No Such Thing As A Fish Little Fish: Gary Scrabble
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Feb 15, 2026 Short bites on language quirks and strange local folklore. A spider named Sisyphus moves like a Hot Wheels toy. Industrial citric acid from black mold and bizarre funeral logistics make surprising cameos. A saxophone tune doubles as a cultural cue in China and a shark cruises at about a mile per hour. Odd recruiting sites, historical whiskey tales and quirky metaphors round things out.
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Disney's Musical Runway
- James recounts Disney's private airport in Florida that used to play "When You Wish Upon a Star" on its runway strip.
- He explains the strip still exists but the runway became unusable when nearby monorail and buildings made landings unsafe.
Slovenia Uses ASMR Tourism Clips
- Slovenia's tourism site features "The Sounds of Slovenia," using ASMR-style audio to showcase local culture.
- The hosts found the sound clips whimsical and an unusual promotional tactic.
Wellington's Gigantic Stuck Carriage
- Andrew tells of the Duke of Wellington's 1852 funeral procession which used an enormous custom carriage that got stuck en route.
- The procession required 60 policemen and sailors to free it, causing a two-hour delay to the funeral.