Is the Paranormal a real thing? Find out with John Olsen. John has lived in a haunted house in Bridgerland, Utah when he was very young and has been tracking down paranormal incidents for most of his life.His books are full of stories abo

FUNKQUEST with The First Piper Ross Jennings

Nov 6th, 2023 19m 55s

While looking for people who do 'Unusual Jobs' we found 'First Piper' Ross OC Jennings who travels the world playing the Bagpipes.Are there really people who enjoy the sound of Bagpipes?I bet you didn't think that those harsh, ear drum splittin

FUNKQUEST with the Luke from the British Yoyo Association

Oct 9th, 2023 16m 16s

The British YoYo Association was founded by Luke Roberts and a couple of colleagues and it has become part of a world wide phenomenon of Regional, National, European and Asian competitions.Who would have thought that a piece of string, with a b

FUNKQUEST with professional queuer Angela Lauria

Sep 22nd, 2023 14m 38s

If you thought queueing or standing in line was just a great british tradition, think again...Looking for people who do unusual jobs we found Angela Lauria who was a professional 'standing in line person' on Capital Hill in Washington DC.If you

Round the world on a tandem with Laura Massey-Pugh

Mar 27th, 2023 16m 44s

This week, we feature circumnavigator Laura Massey-Pugh, who cycled around the world with her husband in six months. Laura is the back half and yes you do still have to pedal...Play FunkQuest YourselfNever miss an episodeListen on Spreaker

Bigfoot hunting with bigfoot hunter Mike Familant

Feb 25th, 2023 28m 24s

Jonathan and Barb meet with professional Bigfoot tracker Mike Familant to determine - is it a myth or is something really out there?Play Funkquest Yourself:Never miss a FunkQuest episode:Listen on Spreaker:Listen on Spotify: Follow us on Twitte

FunkQuest - with a North Korean Ambassador

Feb 3rd, 2023 18m 34s

FunkQuest with a North Korean AmbassadorYou are going to need a secure line to watch this FunkQuest episode. Make sure you are not being watched or overheard. This could be very stressful. At least that is what Ex-diplomat John Everard has had

Pillow Fighting with Paul Williams from Fight PFC

Jan 20th, 2023 24m 12s

We have all done this at some time in our life, and been told off for it no doubt, but Pillow fighting is becoming one of the new professional sports of the 21st century. It's unbelivable but true.This simple childhood game has become a Fightin

World Knife Throwing League Commissioner Evan Walters

Nov 1st, 2022 27m 50s

If you have ever felt like poking someone in the eye, then Evan Walters is the man to help you do it. (No not really)Evan Walters is the Commisioner of the "World Knife Throwing League (WKTL.)" Using specially made knives with blunt blades but

Competitive eating with Food and the beast

Oct 24th, 2022 22m 7s

Competitive eating with Food vs the beastJohn 'Dawsey' Dawes can be a real animal when it comes to consuming large amounts of... well just about anything you can put on a plate.We pitched Dawesy against experience funkster Josh Shea to get as

London Marathon winner Deena Kastor

Oct 17th, 2022 16m 14s

Deena Kastor, marathon runner, Olympic medalist, former world record holder, author, mum and general all round good egg stopped by on FunkQuest.Playing the new retired athlete edition, Jonathan and Deena discussed, one on one the following FUNK

Bobsledding - Team GB's Nikki McSweeney

Oct 10th, 2022 22m 14s

Team GB bobsledder Nikki McSweeney took a break from sliding down icy runways to stop by and talk to us on FunkQuest.What is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a fun interactive online conversation game that features five rounds.Funksters (players) view

World dominos champion Travis Newsome

Sep 20th, 2022 30m 32s

3 x world dominos champion Travis Newsome drops by FunkQuest to share some funk with us.Travis got a prescription from his Doctor so he can play dominos every day...We find out what it is like at the domino world championship. Is trash talking

6 time paralympic athlete - Stephen Miller

Jul 11th, 2022 21m 46s

Shawny Hill plays FunkQuest with Stephen Miller MBE , a British athlete who competes in the fields of Paralympic club and discus throwing. He has won three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the F32/51 club throw at the Paralympics. In P

World Scrabble Champion Brett Smitheram

Jul 4th, 2022 24m 5s

A special brain training episode of FunkQuest - Brett Smitheram World Champion scrabble player v Johannes Mallow a world champion of memory games These two certainly know how to use their headsWhat is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a fun interactive

Global explorer Sally Orange

Jun 27th, 2022 22m 21s

Global explorer, marathon runner, part time Ironman and century cyclist Sally Orange joins us on FunkQuest with established Funkster and friend of the show, Steve Judge.Question 1Sally chose the 'Gas'What would your family assume you had been a

World memory champion Johannes Mallow

Jun 13th, 2022 21m

Jonathan and Josh play FUNKQUEST with Johannes Mallow, the 2012 World Memory Champion and holder of seven memory sports world records. We put his skills to the test by asking him to memorise 20 random words and recall them at the end of the sho

Season 5 - GRAND FINAL - Carmel Page v Shawny Hill

Jun 6th, 2022 23m 20s

It is the final of FunkQuest season 5. One of these funksters is going to be crowned the Grand Champion. But who?Question 1Carmel chose the 'Strawberry Cake'What sauces do you put on a hot dog?Shawny picked the 'Lion'Who makes the first move at

Paralympians Louise Hunt & Talan Skeels-Piggins

May 30th, 2022 20m 5s

Louise Hunt and Talan Skeels-Piggins give us insights into the elite sporting mind on this sports special one off episode of FunkQuest.Question 1Louise chose the 'Swimming' What was your favourite sport in PE?Talan picked the 'Cyclist'How has

Season 5 - Semi Final 2 - Carmel Page v Bobby Hedglin-Taylor

May 23rd, 2022 20m 33s

Question 1Carmel Chose the 'Pumpkins'How do you take losing?Bobby chose the GazeboWhere were you on 31st December 1999?Question 2Carmel picked the 'Yellow fish'Where can you see the best views?Bobby liked the 'red shoes' (an homage

Season 5 - Semi Final 1 - Shawny Hill v Dan Wise

May 16th, 2022 19m 12s

Question 1Shawny chose the 'Pizza'When have you seen a ghost?Dan picked the 'Gold Bars'Which is the best musuem you have been to?Question 2Shawny decided on the 'Peace Sign'What achievement are you most proud of?Dan went for the 'Fruit'What was

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Allison Miller v Carmel Page

May 9th, 2022 19m 9s

Question 1Allison picked the 'Yoyo'What is the most important job you have had?Carmel chose the 'Pink Blossom'How fast can you learn something new?Question 2Allison decided on the 'Woman playing guitar'Where would you build a secret Hideout?Car

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Bobby Hedglin-Taylor v Joshua Shea

May 2nd, 2022 21m 47s

Question 1Joshua chose the 'Las Vegas Sign'What is your favourite Take Away/Take Out?Bobby Chose the ' SewingThreads and Tape'How do you cheer someone up?Question 2Joshua picked the 'Village on Stilts'Where do you think you will never go?Bobby

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Jason McCleery v Dan Wise

Apr 25th, 2022 18m 15s

Question 1Dan chose the 'DJ Record Base'Where does your mind wander?Jason picked the 'Snowman'Where does shopping rank in your life?Question 2Dan went for the 'Beagle Dog'Where is your favourite panoramic view?Jason chose the 'Golf Putt'What is

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Shawny Hill v Andrew Dunning

Apr 18th, 2022 20m 28s

Question 1Andrew went first and chose 'The Cogs'Where do you keep your guests away from?Shawny chose the 'waterfall'How many times have you moved house?Question 2Andrew picked the 'pile of burgers'Which are better big parties or small gathering