Be More Cleverer

Once upon a time, two ugly sisters sat beside a slightly-grim East London canal, popped open some proseccy and learned evvvvvverything about the original fierce queens that are the Disney Princesses. Who was the OG-princess? Would Katie qualify to be one? And which character was struck off the official list? Pop thy glass slipper on and join us on our latest knowledge adventure (it's the perfect fit, darrrrling)Email us hello@bemorecleverer.com, and find us on twitter and insta @bemorecleverer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pop a bottle of the most reasonable priced fizz you can get your mits on and celebrate with us as we learn all about Champagne - the rich history, the secret to the bubbles and the reason Katie loves it so much. Got a burning trivia based question you need answering? Email us hello@bemorecleverer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IT'S THE SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND (no, we're not doing Girls Aloud episode II just yet). Join us as we learn all the things about the pub-quiz staple that is the tube (because let's face it, a question about it alllllways comes up). Tap thy oyster and head underground with us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dot dot dash dash dot. Obviously. It's the topic nobody knew they needed to know everything about, but nevertheless, here we are. Morse Code is on the agenda this time around. How did it come about? Who is Morse? And what the hell has it got to do with nudes and smoke signals. Listen to 20 minutes of pure communication gold to find out... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He's probably in your favourite film, and he's a universal mega-babe, but Tom Hanks has done loads of great stuff that you don't know about. Crucially, everything about him is PUB QUIZ FODDER. Strap yourself in for 21 minutes of knowledge-fun and get ready to know which of his films have had Oscar nods, how he got his big break, and what to get him for Christmas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the greatest show!* No, not the podcast, but the life and times of famed showman P.T Barnum on which the Hugh Jackman film 'The Greatest Showman' is based upon. Jack is on hand to give Katie the low-down of what really happened all those years ago. Yes, there was an elephant called 'Jumbo'. No, no-one was fit like Zac Efron. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IT'S SHARK WEEK, BABY! Katie's on teaching duty for this episode, with all the mad facts about sharks (there are loads), including how to *really* deal with a shark face-to-face (don't punch it on the nose, guys). May contain x-rated shark sexytime-related content

Yee-haw to you and yours. It's Jack's turn to deliver a slice of knowledge and in a podcast first, Katie has never heard of the topic. Good luck everyone, this episode is going to be GOLD... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get your Pussy Galore out, we're learning all things Bond! We learn some key Bond facts, PLUS a helpful way to remember the Bonds in order (CRUCIAL pub quiz fodder). Is there a topic you think we should be teaching you all about? Drop us a line at hello@bemorecleverer.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please fasten your seatbelts, we're about to teach you all about the ill-fated Concorde - the super fast jet-plane that could get from London to NYC in under 4 hours! Elsewhere, Jack has made a BIG blunder about Katie's last topic... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The French are lending us the lovely tapestry for a bit, and we've all heard of it, but didn't reallllly pay attention when they told us about it in school. In this episode we right that wrong, and in the process decide what we should be sending to the French in return... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Day in, day out we're all covered in Donald Trump mess. But what of his doting wife, Melania? From humble beginnings in Eastern Europe, to early nights watching 'Friends' on the sofa - just what made Melania who she is today? Jack gives Katie the low down on the down low of Mrs. Donald Trump. Good luck everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are some things which are really important to learn about, and Biology is certainly one of them (as long as we're talking about the UK Top 5 Girls Aloud banger). Katie schools Jack on all things Cheryl, Nicola, Nadine, Kimberley and Sarah, from their BRITs success to their iconic brand deals (KitKat senses, anyone?!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're BAAAAACK! We've been away for a bit, and we're even less cleverer than ever, so join us as we jump back on the knowledge bus to learn ALL about the Magic Circle. Find out it's history, how to join it, and learn about some surprising well-known members. Featuring presenter and REAL LIFE Magic Circle member, Matt Edmondson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The final episode in this series introduces the first ever annual Be More Cleverer Pub Quiz! Grab a pen and paper to join Jack and Katie in an end of the year brush up of the previous two series. Ten questions, twenty possible subjects to cover and only one winner, knowledge... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack and Katie learn all about the hilarious (but at the time, terrifying) world of Y2K, or as it was otherwise known, Millennium Bug. Was it a bug, was it a conspiracy, and why was Katie's dad so involved in the whole thing? Only time will tell... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is all about the history of the UK's pop music charts. Jack gives Katie an official Top 10 countdown of music history facts to unravel the mystery of the Official Chart. Who won the BritPop Battle of 1994, why did Rage Against The Machine get to Number 1 and just how many hits has Elvis had... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The radio has been around forever. Jack and Katie work on it, but have very little idea about it's history. Who was Marconi, why did it become so popular and what do pirates have to do with anything? Hopefully, this episode will attempt to cover some of those intriguing questions... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the world lost Muhammad Ali this year, we realised something - he's hailed as 'The World's Greatest', but we didn't exactly know what were the key achievements in his life and career. Jack's been reading up to make the 'sport' pub quiz round that little bit easier. What was Ali's birth name? Where did 'float like a butterfly' come from? And what's the slightly-cheesy-American-movie style story that got him into boxing in the first place? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The bubbly is well and truly out of the fridge as Katie teaches Jack all about the Scottish holiday of Hogmanay! What is cranachan? Does haggis actually taste nice? What is this 'first-footing' tradition that involves hot, dark-haired men? With the help of whiskey and shortbread, Katie reveals all... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack teaches Katie all about beloved stand-up Jerry Seinfeld. How many series did 'Seinfeld' have? Why was it called 'the show about nothing'? How tall is Jerry? At least two of those questions will be answered... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with an extra special double bill! In this jam packed edition, Jack & Katie kick off Series 2 providing facts and trivia about not one, but two subjects; Alcatraz and the Dalai Lama. Jack's been to California, so has all the info on the 'inescapable island' and Katie's gone all spiritual and provides the knowledge on the Tibetan sage himself, the Dalai Lama... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Halloween to you and yours! In this spooky* edition, Jack & Katie look forward to Series 2 of Even More Cleverer and provide some haunting facts about Halloween. When did it start, why is there a turnip involved and what on Earth is 'Punkie Night'...*spooky in no way at all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Richardson provides the facts for Jack and Katie in the last Even More Cleverer episode in the series! How old is Oxford University, why are donkeys more dangerous than aeroplanes and what are the sayings that Matt's dad keeps making up... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even More Cleverer continues with special guest, singer and YouTuber Hobbie Stuart. Where did Wendy come from, and what random object did Leonardo da Vinci invent? If you've got some facts for us, email bemorecleverer@gmail.com or tweet us @bemorecleverer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even More Cleverer continues with special guest and erotic fiction enthusiast, Alice Levine on fact-bringing duty. What treat did Paul McCartney leave for his dog, how long is a tapeworm and just why is 'the cat let out of the bag'? If you've got some facts for us, email bemorecleverer@gmail.com or tweet us @bemorecleverer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week where everything and everyone went a little bit crazy, we thought ahead to the fact finders of the future and encapsulated the news of today, for tomorrow! Katie's obsessed with Pokemon GO!, Jack likes Drake and the EU Referendum continues to bewilder... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of season 2 of Be More Cleverer, we give you Even More Cleverer, where you lot bring the facts. In this 'difficult second' episode, Luke Franks brings facts about Jaffa Cakes Anonymous and dogs in love. If you've got some factuals for us, email bemorecleverer@gmail.com or tweet us @bemorecleverer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi again! Only us. Ahead of season 2 of Be More Cleverer, we give you Even More Cleverer, where you lot bring the facts. In this inaugural edition, Georgia May Parker brings facts about the Queen's handbags and footprints on the moon. If you've got some factuals for us, email bemorecleverer@gmail.com or tweet us @bemorecleverer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IT'S THE LAST EPISODE (for a bit). Katie's been learning all about cricket, so don your whites, polish your box and be wary of all dibbly dobblys and donkey drops. Join us as we learn the laws and the lingo, and be ready to impress your dad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie has got Jack to learn all about The Pyramids, but he's got a twist up his sleeve. Who was Howard Carter, are curses real and just are the 7 Wonders of The World? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which tipple did Buzz Aldrin crack open on the moon? What was this 'Eagle' that landed, and why were they even trying to get to the moon in the first place? Katie's been geeking out on Apollo 11, now it's your turn... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oscar Wilde is the topic of knowledge this week and Jack has had a lovely time researching sodomy. Katie gets the lowdown on some of Wilde's greatest facts, plus we've finally had some correspondence... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's in the news, lots of people like to campaign about it, and it seems like it's probably a bad thing, but what the frack is fracking? Well, Katie's 'fracked' the case (sorry) and is here to share all. Somehow contains Samantha Mumba. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a rude one this week as Katie has made Jack learn all about The Red Light District. There's a little history lesson of Amsterdam, a visit to a sex shop and the discovery of a very disturbing reduced-to-clear item. Good luck everybody... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack's set Katie the task of learning all about the World Wide Web. When were webcams invented, what was the first thing sold online, and which country is the horniest? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack has been tasked with learning all about the infamous Rat Pack. There's a quick fire round, Katie is about to lose the plot and Jack has roped in a *very* special expert to explain more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie's been swotting up on all things Antarctica. Where did she end up on her 'field trip', what happened on the Endurance Expedition, and what Antarctic animal would Jack be...? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's episode three and we've gone IN with a big topic. Jack's been beavering away to find out all about Winston Churchill, and consults his très basic GarageBand skills to pay tribute to his legendary speeches... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's episode two! Last time, Jack set Katie the challenge of finding out all about Rugby Union. Why did Katie learn the Hakka in school, should Jack know more about rugby because he's Welsh and why are there only 6 nations...? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the first episode! Katie has set Jack the task of finding out all about the Academy Awards. Has Katie ever even seen a film, who the hell is Oscar and is this all still a good idea… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wouldn’t it be good to know absolutely everything? Jack and Katie are on a journey of self-improvement (not one that involves giving up booze or dieting) to become the ultimate fountains of knowledge. In this teaser, they set sail on the good trivia ship and decide the first topic to learn absolutely everything about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.