After a bit of a gap - blame parenthood - Dan and Simon are back... and exceptionally hungry. Lots to catch up up. Let us know if we should all go to a prom together! BBC Proms https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/bbc-proms-24/ DCPOTW: Belshazzar’s Feast https://open.spotify.com/album/37Hf4eueeZJFuFNbADCXtL?si=ha0ZZHsRRkWH82Ain1vZkQ Fall o…

Dan and Simon go deep on the Apple Pro Vision Plus Prime! Dan talks sport! Simon bites his tongue! No, literally! - Augsburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augsburg - Manufacturing Consent https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufacturing_Consent - Ministry for the Future https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_for_the_Future - DCPOTW St John Passion h…

Turns out, Simon has OPINIONS about pre-school TV. Also discussion of Warhammer The Old World, books, a pub, and a really haunting carol from Canada. Oh, and happy new year lol. - Hollow Crown https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571288083-the-hollow-crown/ - The Buried Giant https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571315079-the-buried-giant/ - The Mini…

Simon and Dan learn about an incredible crossover event, and tell you about two quizzes that... have already happened. Whoops. Want a Wikicast pub quiz? Let us know! Roald Dahl story: https://web.archive.org/web/20180826034440/http://www.acnr.co.uk/mar_apr_2008/ACNRMA08_nerolit.pdf Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitty_Chitt…

Simon and Dan have been on a bit of a break, and now they're back to whisper very quietly about it (don't want to wake the baby) Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewikicast Gabriel Jackson: https://gabrieljackson.london/ DCPOTW: Caroline Shaw, Partita for 8 Voices: https://open.spotify.com/album/4LHSzEQPF6Iw20BGppFk31?si=JB3ALg9PStuIPXf1Kg…

Simon and Dan come up with their dumbest idea yet. Also we hear your takes on Barbenheimer! The Anarchy by William Dalrymple: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Anarchy-by-William-Dalrymple/9781635573954 Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast - Elizabeth Barrett Browning episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/elizabeth-barrett-browning/i…

What was your favourite arcade game? Email in and let us know! Also tell us what you thought of Barbie and/or Oppenheimer! While you do that, Dan and Simon discuss the events of a recent party, their thoughts on one of the best films of the year, and exporting baked beans to the Middle East. Yes, Swedish Wikicastians. Baked. Beans. Time Crisis 2 ht…

Dan and Simon serve up another dollop of wikipedia, a dash of chaos, a smattering of recommendations, all mixed together with heapings of their friend Hugo Wickman. Does this description actually matter to anyone? Who knows! Should we bring back poetry corner? Let us know! European Youth Event: https://european-youth-event.europarl.europa.eu/en/ Pe…

This just in: Simon is aware of twinks. Dan talks about househunting in London, Simon is a bad influence, and the wheels come this close to falling off the podcast car. Everyone: email in to force Dan into getting a Switch! Game Grumps impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW2Pxcg1aaw Web series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_series Wiki…

A special episode. The boys talk about Simon's dad and the role he played in both of their lives. Some things never change however: Dan talks about choral music, and Simon is mean about some children. Also, urine. DCPOTW: The Lark in the Clear Air https://open.spotify.com/track/0BOGgqnXESn2xd6jisx4Hz?si=c8f96537818242e9 Christopher Tin, Waloyo Yamo…

It's been a while since the last episode. Simon opens up about why. Also: chatting about the Dungeons and Dragons movie, Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, and possibly the most chaotic Corin’s Pondence corner we’ve ever recorded. Rice’s Church Primer: https://www.ribabooks.com/rices-church-primer_9781408807521 Simon’s DnD one shot with Jasper: h…

Simon and Dan bring in the new year with... 12 months of monastery soups. Warning: this episode contains some certified Dan Maw moments. The boys read out some excellent correspondence, swap stories of Christmas, and reminisce about times spent together in AmsterdamBy Clark and Maw

A new episode of the Wikicast? It's a Christmas miracle! Simon and Dan chat about Christmas in its various forms, singing, movies, and... well, the usual guff. But with a festive hat on! Also, Simon is sick. Sorry about that. This episode arrived on a paddle steamer before getting on a horse. Thank you to everyone who has come with us on the Wikica…

Simon gets on his high horse to rant about racehorses, while a sweaty Dan sneaks up on him with a fistful of dreamies, speaking Dutch the entire time. It's one of those episodes. #blorko -------- Big Red: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat_(horse) Potoooooooo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot-8-Os Hecatoncheires: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

Yet more conversation between your two favourite British metrosexuals. This time discussing the Queen's funeral, sweat stories, and how to change the past. How would you change human history if you went back in time by 4000 years? Email in! -------- Northern grasslands https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_short_grasslands Lyon film museum: https:…

It's a special episode people! Dan and Simon talk about tying the knot. (No, not them). Introducing pixel wife to the canon! Simon and Dan talk about the big day, perfume, books, the perils of being a lawyer, and for the first time in a while attempt some German tongue twisters... Do you have any wedding stories? Email in! -------- Fragrantica http…

One house move, a stag do, a set of exams, and a whole load of bollocks later, Simon and Dan are back with a fresh serving of nontent! This week the boys talk about the first female novelist in the English language, some exciting viewing recommendations, and ZE FRENCH PART OF ALASKA HON HON HON -------- DCPOTW: Shine by Wickman: https://www.youtube…

Dan and Simon are joined by a professional shitposter, Annie Rau from depthsofwikipedia! Annie introduces our heroes to a dazzling series of wikipedia articles, and we talk about... well... everything? Check out depthsofwikipedia everywhere, but here is Annie's Instagram! https://instagram.com/depthsofwikipedia -------- Buttered cat paradox: https:…

Fs in the chat. An alarming clone concept, an MCU retrospective, and exam season advice await you in this thrilling episode of: SIMON AND DAN TALK ABOUT GUFF -------- Legless lizards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legless_lizard Keeled scales: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeled_scales DCPOTW: The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons: https://open.spoti…

Simon and Dan haven't spoken in weeks apart from the London incident so expect a big catch-up! Along the way they discover a rather unique album, talk about their latest discoveries on Netflix, and a reader describes the first (?) wikicast-themed dream... Lots of passion and geekery in this one, enjoy! -------- RPGeeks: https://www.simonoxfphys.com…

Simon gets existential about YouTube, Dan proposes the Hans Zimmer crossover we've all been waiting for, and we introduce you to one of the finest Croatian musicians you've never heard of. Also, Simon gets turned into a child? Truly, one of our best episodes. -------- Teddy Lion on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teddylionband/ DCPOTW: Sure on…

It's a jobbing boat. What more needs to be said? A lot, it turns out. This episode is a doozy. We talk anime, give new music recommendations (check out the links below), Simon sings an impromptu country song, and Dan makes some... interesting... choices in a choose-your-own-adventure fan fiction. Not one to miss! -------- The Swedish Wikicast: http…

We secure an exclusive interview with the author of new smash hit book FIRMAMENT, Dr Simon Clark! Dan talks getting rona, and the pair investigate a new corner together... -------- Get Simon's book Firmament now: https://geni.us/firmament The Swedish Wikicast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CHknSBgaTPLTNMt5V7xlA?si=f404e865db2a4de8 DCPOTW: Poulenc …

Can you generate electricity with hamster wheels? What was the Christmas carol beef this year? And what the FUCK is going on with Star Wars musical terminology?! -------- Ichthyosaur discovery: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/january/britains-largest-ever-ichthyosaur-is-discovered-rutland-water.html Dan Choral Piece of the Week: Cana’s Gue…

The episode with a visual aid. Simon and Dan discuss House of Gaga, Olympic sports, the Jingle Jam, and finally read the brilliant Holopod Star Wars fan fiction! For reasons that will become clear in the next episode, this episode is very, very, very, very dated. We recorded this over a month ago, as is obvious from our discussion of the Jingle Jam…