Join the host in the shed for a brisk, humorous roundup of the week's biggest stories: Northern Irelands economic surprises, a £63 electricity discount, inflation and Bank of England concerns, royal family drama, AI warnings from the King, the war in Ukraine, global diplomacy, social media rules for kids, amazing medical feats, a newly discovered wildcat, reports of weapons in space, and a selection of bizarre human stories.

Light-hearted, thoughtful, and often funny — this episode mixes serious news with quirky headlines and a reminder to switch off the noise and enjoy your weekend.

This episode dives into the Zodiac Killer case: the confirmed 1968–69 attacks, taunting letters, ciphers, surviving victims, and the famous crossed-circle symbol.

We cover the 408- and 340-character ciphers (including the 2020 breakthrough), key crime scenes, notable suspects, and why—despite decades of investigation and modern forensics—the killer’s true identity remains unknown.

Join an ordinary man in The Shed for a relaxed Friday-night ramble covering flat-pack fury, Facebook Marketplace chaos, a newfound side hustle painting helmets and skateboard decks, getting back into guitar playing, sensible eating after health scares, and short film and TV reviews.

Lighthearted, honest, and full of everyday observations — just pull up a chair and enjoy the natter.

On Boxing Day 1900 the relief vessel Hesperus found Eilean Mor's lighthouse deserted. Three keepers—James Ducat, Thomas Marshall and Donald MacArthur—had vanished without trace. Contemporary records show routine morning duties completed, missing outdoor clothing, and severe storm damage at the western landing. Investigators concluded a powerful wave likely swept the men into the sea, but the exact sequence of events remains unknown, preserving the island's enduring mystery.

Explore ten films whose productions were rocked by accidents, eerie coincidences, and unsettling events — from tragic deaths and set fires to unexplained phenomena. This episode separates confirmed facts from folklore and looks at how obsession, negligence, and human perception shape the stories we call “curses.”

In this episode the host breaks down a string of recent statements by Donald Trump — from foreign policy promises and election claims to vaccine comments and the surprise renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”

Using fact-checks and examples, the episode explores how amplified, absolute rhetoric shapes public conversation, highlights contradictions, and examines the real-world impact of misinformation.

This episode traces Vladimir Putin’s journey from a KGB officer in Leningrad and Dresden to the center of Russian power, examining his rise, the role of security-service networks, and controversies highlighted in Catherine Belton’s Putin’s People.

It also explores the causes and consequences of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the consolidation of state control, and the ongoing human and geopolitical costs of the conflict.

This episode narrates the 2018 Novichok poisonings in Salisbury: the attempted assassination of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, the investigation that traced the nerve agent to a contaminated door handle, and the international response.

It also covers the later discovery of the discarded perfume bottle that killed an innocent woman, the public inquiry linking the attack to Russian military intelligence, and the wider legal and safety consequences.

In this special crossover episode, the host shares his personal journey from skepticism to Christianity, exploring historical evidence, manuscripts, archaeology and the pivotal moments that led him to faith.

He explains how investigation, prayer and unexpected experiences converged to change his life, and invites listeners to ask questions and look into the story for themselves.

This episode explores the long, eventful history of Carrickfergus Castle: its origins on the Rock of Fergus, Norman building by John de Courcy, medieval sieges, adaptation to cannon and artillery, and roles in the Williamite War, a French landing, and the American Revolution.

It also covers local legend — the ghost known as Buttoncap (linked to a drummer named Timothy Lavery), secret tunnels and later Victorian defenses — and reflects on how one fortress has witnessed nearly 850 years of changing warfare and community life.