The Boring Talks

By BBC Sounds

James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting... maybe.

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The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

The Boring Talks episodes:

February 19, 2018 #5 - Model Villages
From beautifully crafted tourist attractions, to nightmarish dystopian visions, the broadcaster Tim Dunn shares his love for the 'little works of art' that are model villages.
Presenter: James Ward
Contributor: Tim Dunn
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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14min
February 12, 2018 #4 - Wooden Pallets
How did the wooden pallet become the 'single most important object in the global economy'? Liam Shaw delves deep in to the history of this ubiquitous object.
Presenter: James Ward
Contributor: Liam Shaw
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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12min
February 05, 2018 #3 - Yellow Lines
The journalist Andrew Male takes a personal journey in to the mysterious beginnings of yellow line road markings.
Presenter: James Ward
Contributor: Andrew Male
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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14min
January 29, 2018 #2 - Book Pricing Algorithms
A book for $1.7 million? To a computer, it made sense. Sort of. Tracy King explains.
Presenter: James Ward
Contributor: Tracy King
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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12min
January 29, 2018 #1 - The End Of The World
What is the specific date of Armageddon according to Douglas Adams? Steve Cross close-reads The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to find out
Presenter: James Ward
Contributor: Steve Cross
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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21min
January 07, 2018 Boring Talks #00
Behind every boring subject is another layer of boringness you could have never imagined.
Presenter: James Ward
Producer: Luke Doran
Editor: Moy McGowan
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3min

FAQs about The Boring Talks:

How many episodes does The Boring Talks have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.