I first became aware of Algis Kuliukas on twitter. Twitter can be a place where you need to exercise a little caution when it comes to the understanding of prehistory it seems. So when I heard him discussing the wading hypothesis I wanted to know more, but must confess to being a bit sceptic. Was this Pseudoscience? Was I going to hear about how we were all mermaids? I'm no expert of course, but on reflection. I'm going to say no to both. In this episode, Algis explains the wading hypothesis and how perhaps a waterside lifestyle and adaptability led to the evolution of bipedality; his work and ..read more

In this episode I was totally humbled to be able to talk to such a great guest in the form of Chris Stringer. Chris is the lead in Human Origins and the National History Museum here in the UK, has an extraordinarily comprehensive background in Prehistory and has published more books then I have done podcast episodes. Excitingly, as we were emailing back and forth to arrange a time to record, Chris let slip that a press embargo on some very current and ground breaking research was being lifted that day at 4pm. We recorded at 3, so technically....we had it first! Admittedly it has now been out f ..read more

In this episode I was totally humbled to be able to talk to such a great guest in the form of Chris Stringer. Chris is the lead in Human Origins and the National History Museum here in the UK, has an extraordinarily comprehensive background in Prehistory and has published more books then I have done podcast episodes. Excitingly, as we were emailing back and forth to arrange a time to record, Chris let slip that a press embargo on some very current and ground breaking research was being lifted that day at 4pm. We recorded at 3, so technically....we had it first! Admittedly it has now been out f ..read more

In this episode we sit down with Marcus Bowden of Country Wood Smoke, an real expert in BBQ and outdoor cookery over open fires. Marcus manages to slip in loads of top tips for carnivores, BBQ enthusiasts and those who like cooking around an open fire......or even making better use of their indoor woodburner. A real treat for meat lovers and maybe an episode that will convert some Vegans......maybe not. Either way, at least there's the infamous Bunch of Apes quiz at the end! I'm off to buy some hanger steak and throw it on some embers ..read more

Greg Lock & Sam Harris bring you up to speed with the latest current affairs and events....... sort of. An funny take on some of the stories that might have slipped under your radar - no real politics or actual news to speak of. Two old mates chatting shit and hoping to create some comedy ..read more

Recorded back in November, presumed lost and then found I met with Andy Costello again to chat a bit about his mentality for various forms of combat, plus some sidetracks around Pre-historic humans and if they were aggro or not, whether it's the 1st or 2nd pint that's more dangerous and Koko the pervert Gorilla! Be sure to subscribe, like and share - plus any feedback is greatly appreciated ..read more

Enjoyed chatting to this chap so much last time that got him straight back. International prop forward Harry Williams joins me to talk about how I would smash the apprentice, that Jesus had to dumb it down, a fairly brief account of the European game at the weekend and best of all, an exciting new interactive quiz that you can all play at home..... Please like, share and subscribe if you like it, thing others would or want to keep up to speed with the latest episode ..read more

International and Premiership Prop forward Harry Williams joins Sam to discuss everything from his recent time at the England training camp, Gillain McKeiths fascination with stools, how supernanny couldn't pronounce asseptable to how Buddha needs a good night out on the piss ..read more

Ex Cage Rage heavyweight star, British Judo champion, Jujitsu black belt and ex police enforcer Andy Costello joins me to chat about his time as an MMA fighter, being the front line for difficult and dangerous situations as a police officer and general chat around the ins and outs of combat ..read more

The Prehistory guys are Rupert Soskin and Michael Bott. They are the filmakers behind the fantastic film hit 'Standing with stones,' a wonderfully perceptive, well researched and celebratory look around the megaliths of Britain which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq4xM8TLWc0&t=2917s I was delighted to be able to chat with them about making the film, the podcast and British prehistory. In this episode, we got the dirt on Haribo and Marlboro binges during filming, some amazing moments at Calanais during a full moon and whether they would date another species of hominid. T ..read more