Silly News with Samantha Baines
Podcast

Silly News with Samantha Baines

Samantha Baines

95 episodes

All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn't know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London. If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabaines Support the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabaines Samantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY and THE NIGHT THE MOON WENT OUT available at all good bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

curiositiesanimalsShanghaiSpainweird world storiesAustraliachocolatepigeonstreasureislandslight listeningodditiesanimal behaviorbirdsgorillas

What listeners will find here

Carrot rain, free bread, and grass dogs: a quick trip through silly global news
This episode rounds up oddball stories from Australia, Spain, and Shanghai, including raining carrots, free bread, and dogs made of grass. It looks like a light, playful listen built around unusual headlines from around the world.
Treasure under the bed, pigeon pride, and a few delicious letdowns
This episode jumps from a possible £100 million find under the bed to celebrating pigeons, underwhelming chocolate, and the arrival of new islands. It sounds like a playful mix of quirky discoveries, everyday disappointments, and surprising bits of the world.
Wheelbarrow pudding, giraffe selfies, and an otter’s favorite rock
This episode rounds up delightfully odd stories, from oversized puddings to giraffe selfies and an otter’s cherished rock. It sounds like a light, playful listen built around the kind of strange news that’s fun to share.
A silly bird walk, a gorilla birthday, and one suspiciously ancient octopus
This episode jumps from the bird kingdom’s silliest walk to a gorilla birthday and a very old octopus that may not be what it seems. It sounds like a quick, playful mix of animal oddities with a hint of mystery.
Pandas, shop cats and knitted maps in one curious detour
This episode jumps from supermarket cats to panda hugs to the idea of using a knitted map. It sounds like a light, quirky mix of unusual encounters and offbeat everyday wonders, built around playful questions that invite curiosity.

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