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What came first, the chicken or the egg?
Is there a definitive answer? And what else should we know about eggs?
Chemistry with Amber Gill
What is it that makes two people tick? And does ‘the spark’ really exist?
Astrology with Caggie Dunlop
Is everything written in the stars? Are Scarlett and Scott astrologically compatible?
Curses
How do you curse an enemy? Can breaking a mirror really bring seven years of bad luck?
Dinosaurs with Nick Bright
Did dinosaurs fart themselves into extinction? Where did the Argentinosaurus live?
From the archives: the Bermuda Triangle
Another chance to learn about the mysteries of the Devil's Triangle
From the archives: the Kraken
Another chance to listen to the iconic episode and learn all about the Kraken
The very first humans
Are humans the most intelligent species? And if so, is that why Scott's head is so big?
Abhartach? I hardly know her! With Catherine Bohart
A frightening tale of an evil tyrant: was he a vampire? Or were Derry people just bored?
The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
What really happened to the famous aviator? Was it all a cunning plan to start again?
Trolls with Ash
What are the differences between mythical and online trolls? And which are worse?
The mysteries of outer space
Are we all really made of stardust? Does Pluto deserve planet status?
Mythical creatures with Nadia Jae
Have unicorns and dragons ever existed? And do centaurs wear tros on all four legs?
The sinister origins of favourite fairytales
Can you really turn a frog into a prince? Is a gingerbread house not a major red flag?
Cats with Joe Sutherland
Why are they linked with witches? Do they really have nine lives? Or are they immortal?
How do we know we really exist? with Alison Spittle
What is the meaning of life? Could we be living in a simulation? Will we ever know?
Dear Scarlett & Scott
For the end of Series 4, Scarlett and Scott answer some FAQs
Fancy another one?
Scarlett and Scott are back soon!
Monster Soup
Is the sea just monster soup? What do underwater crop circles mean? What don't we know?
We all fall down! with Lawrence Chaney
The sinister origins of children's nursery rhymes
Good vibes only
Are some people just bad vibes? Are your chakras blocked? How can you cleanse an ex?
Tarot Readings with Faye Winter
Does Scarlett have the gift of tarot reading? How believable are TikTok predictions?
Portals into another world
Do portals exist? Why do you feel dizzy in Ibiza? Can you find Mars on Earth?
Halloween: Spooky Stories
It's story time... can Scarlett finally scare Scott?
Has the internet ruined everything? with Max Balegde
Has everyone become an expert? Is love ruined? Has the internet peaked already?
Exorcisms
Could being possessed have benefits? Is County Durham a poltergeist hotspot?
Did giants roam the Earth?
No more little toe? Have giant body parts been found? Scarlett fancies a cyclops?
Body Myth-Busting with Dr Karan Rajan
Petri dish ping-pong? Miracle hangover cure? Why does Scott's face make Scarlett sick?
Do trees have powers?
A knowledge source? Healing powers? It's time for trees to have their moment!
Around the World for Christmas
Scarlett and Scott talk pigs in blankets, El Gordo and why a topless Santa is weird!
New Year traditions with Harriet Kemsley
Red pants for love? Eating grapes for luck? What's in store for 2023?