Jon Senior's Funky Thinkers

Is the ​Paranormal a real thing? Find out with John Olsen. John has lived in a haunted house in Bridger​land, Utah ​when he was very young and has ​ been tracking down paranormal incidents for most of his life.​His books are full of stories about people who have encountered the ​Paranormal in all sorts of ways.

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 splitting, droney instruments could give you access to just about every country in the world.How he gets there? Who he sees? How airport security and the police see him.All this and more ...

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 bit of wood wrapped round the end of it, could make it so big?We found Luke Roberts, while looking for 'unusual sports' and he truly is an expert with the YoYo.This 'Toy' usually has an upsurge of popularity once a decade, so look out for what's coming next...

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 were a lawyer or lobbyist who needed a seat in a Congressional hearing or meeting but had other committments previous to the time, Angela would queue for you.What was the dress code? What were the hours like and could you sit down?All this and more...

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

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 Twitter for more updates:

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 to contend with over many years as a british ambassador, not only toNorth Korea but Uraguay too. Its not exactly 'Bond 007' but sleep deprivation, minute to minute planning, and alcohol are all part of the JobQuestion 1John chose the 'Parrot'How do you communicate with your boss?Question 2The 'Castle' was his next choiceHow did your previous jobs prepare you for this one?Question 3The 'Elephant family' came nextWhat previous jobs have you done?Question 4John picked the 'Grey Sofa'What is the most frustrating part of the Job?Question 5 The 'flower basket'What made you want to quit?Question 6John wanted the 'Twin Dolls'What motivates you to keep showing up?You are going to need a secure line to watch this FunkQuest episode. That's what ​former diplomat John Everard has ha

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 Fighting Phenomenon.Paul Walker is the co-founder of Fight PFC. (Pillow Fighting championship). Along with his brother they wanted to make a combat sport that was more family-friendly as well as encouraging fitness for all.​What is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a fun interactive online conversation game that features five rounds.Funksters (players) view a board containing 20 individual icons (pictures)Funksters select an icon from the board which most tweaks their interest. Each Funky icon, when chosen reveals a Funky question, which may or may not be related to the icon.Potential Funksters, have to think on their feet, answering the question within the strict time limit of one minute. We are looking for answers which might include; insights, useful and amusing snippets, and things

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 sharp points this sport is in fact very user friendly for people of all ages.Question 1'Barb picked the building'Where would you go naked?Evan Chose the 'Binoculars'When do you always want to beat yourself?Question 2Barb liked the 'Toad'How do you contribute to a better society?Evan picked the 'Pastries'What do you do differently to other people?Question 3Barb wanted the 'Man in the Ushanka' (Russian Hat)How often do you talk to strangers?Evan was persuaded into choosing the 'Solar System'What have you invented?Question 4Barb chose 'The River Scene'Where or when would you go in a Time-machine?Evan picked the 'Paint Blobs'Which historical figure would you most like to meet?Question 5Barb wanted the 'Red and Green Peppers'What talent do you wish you had?Evan chose the 'L

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 much funk out as possible. Dawesy is the guy with a tattoo of Greggs (sandwich shop) on his arm.At the time of recording, Dawesy was second in the British eating league. His eating exploits have also lost him 6 stone. (84lbs/38kgs). So forget going on a diet, get eating... he assures us there is a book coming soon.Question 1Joshua chose the 'Cruise Ship'What takes up too much of your time?Dawsey was manipulated to chose 'Healthy Food'What would you do if you could do anything for a whole day?Question 2Johua picked the 'Queens'What do you find beautiful?Dawsey liked the 'Snowman'When did you last 'bunk off' early?Question 3The 'Fairground' was the next choice for JoshuaWhat is the most illegal thing you have everdone?Dawsey picked the 'Neon Cafe'What is at the end of the

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. 1. Who was your best sponsor?2. What was your pathway into elite sport?3. What is the stupidest thing you have seen?4. Which opponent did you most admire?5. What really happens in the locker room?And much more besides.Does Deena wake up worry about going the wrong way in a race? What is she thinking about with 5 or 10 minutes to run, about to WIN the race, with 40,000 people behind her?

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 a board containing 20 individual icons (pictures) Funksters select an icon from the board which most tweaks their interest. Each Funky icon, when chosen reveals a Funky question, which may or may not be related to the icon.Potential Funksters, have to think on their feet, answering the question within the strict time limit of one minute. We are looking for answers which might include; insights, useful and amusing snippets, and things we just didn't know. We call this FUNK.What's so good about FUNKQUEST ​?The strict time limit does not allow funksters to give; multi-headed, long, complicated and self indulgent stories - just short punchy bite-sized truly Funky ideas, as we GET THE FUNK OUT!You get to hear new ideas and speakers from outside your usual network, which t

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 (sledging) allowed?Travis explains how some of students are now beating him (so he isn't that smart after all)...Question 1Joshua chose the 'Apples'How well can you read a map?Travis chose to answer the same questionQuestion 2Joshua picked the 'Camel'What was your first computer?Travis decided on the TuxedoWhere do you visit the internet most?Question 3Joshua wanted the 'Swimmer'Where do you exercise?Travis went for the 'Soccer Ball'What old person thing do you do?Question 4 Joshua liked the 'Boat'What are you most grateful for?Travis wanted to answer the same questionQuestion 5Joshua picked the 'Wedding'When have you been on TV or Radio?Travis chose the'Eggs'What can you talk all day about?

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 Paralympic F32/51 discus he won one bronze medal. Question 1 Shawny picked the 'Fox'What do you think you could give a one hour lecture on with no preperation?Stephen Chose the 'Amphitheatre'What letters are on the bottom line of a keyboard? Question 2Shawny liked the 'Motorbike'What was the first album you bought with your own money?Stephen went for the 'Horse Rider'What would you show to extra terrestrials as an accurate depiction of the world?Question 3Shawny chose the 'Wax Crayons'Where is the worst place you got lost?Stephen picked the 'Ladies Hockey'What was the worst DIY you have done?Question 4Shawny went for the 'Pizza'What would you do with £/$/€ 100 if you found it in the street?Stephen plumped for the 'Wellingtons'What is the most ridiculous thing you have re

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 heads​What is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a fun interactive online conversation game that features five rounds.Funksters (players) view a board containing 20 individual icons (pictures) Funksters select an icon from the board which most tweaks their interest. Each Funky icon, when chosen reveals a Funky question, which may or may not be related to the icon.Potential Funksters, have to think on their feet, answering the question within the strict time limit of one minute. We are looking for answers which might include; insights, useful and amusing snippets, and things we just didn't know. We call this FUNK.The winner - based on audience votes - goes through to the next round of the Funkquest series.What's so good about FUNKQUEST ​?The strict time limit does not allow funksters to give; multi-headed, long, complicated and self

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 arrested for?Steve went fo the 'Chairs'How important is a diary to you?Question 2 Sally picked the 'Books'Which do you prefer, fiction or non-fiction books?Steve chose the 'Vulture'How long can you concentrate for?Question 3Sally liked the 'Camels'When did you last Hitch-hike?Steve picked the 'Bed Feet'What is the best video on You Tube?Question 4Sally went for the 'School bag'How do you know that the earth is round?Steve liked the look of the 'Treasure Chest'How much bling do you wear when you go out?Question 5Sally chose the'Sunflower'What is something you feel too old to do?Steve picked the 'Water Droplet'What would you keep behind a moveable bookcase?​What is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a fun interactive online conversation game that features five rounds.Funksters (playe

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 show.Question 1Joshua chose the 'Dog'How handy is a dishwasher?Johannes picked the 'Car'How much of what you learned at school helps you now?Question 2Joshua wanted the 'Cyclists'How long have you gone without sleep?Johannes liked the 'Old Map and Compass'Which text book from school did you never return?Question 3Joshua picked the 'Red Shoes'How much is success based on luck or hard work?Johannes chose the 'Polar Bears'What helps you concentrate?Question 4Joshua plumped for the 'Goose'When did you last use a public telephone?Johannes picked the 'Snake'When did you go to a major sporting event?Question 5Josh wanted the 'Books'What was the largest meal you ever had?Johannes chose the 'Treasure Chest'How close have you been to the South Pole?​What is FunkQuest ?FunkQuest is a

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 getting back in touch?Question 2Carmel liked the 'Trainers'What is your favourite show on TV?Shawny went for the 'Tiger Stripes'What do your friends have in common?Question 3Carmel picked the 'Paints'Where have you been on a boat?Shawny decided on the 'Pyramids'How many books did you read last year?Question 4Carmel wanted the'Grapes'What makes you feel insecure?Shawny picked the 'Oops Girl'What is the worst thing to happen before going on Holiday?Question 5Carmel chose the 'Whole World'When was the last time you wrote a cheque?Shawny went for the 'Mountain Scene'What irritates you most about your neighbours?

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 the quality of sports fans changed in the last 3 decades?Question 2Louise picked the 'Track'Who is the best sporting 'Underdog'?Talan chose the 'Skier'Are sportsmen and women worth the money they are being paid?Question 3Louise plumped for the 'Cricket Ball'Which sporting grounds have you been to?Talan wanted the 'Football'What do you prefer to go to - an international or club march?Question 4Louise chose the 'Fencing'Would your team of 'yesteryear' beat your favourite team of today?Talan picked the 'Tennis'Which is the first olympics that you remember?Question 5Louise felt some loyalty should be shown and chose the 'Tennis'How much of a problem is match fixing in sport?Talan went for the 'Archery'Who is the greatest player of all time (any sport)?

Question 1​Carmel Chose the 'Pumpkins'​How do you take losing?​Bobby chose the GazeboWhere were you on 31st December 1999?​​​​Question 2​Carmel picked the 'Yellow fish'​Where can you see the best views?​Bobby liked the 'red shoes' (an homage to the Wizard of OZ)What makes you stop scrolling?​Question3​Carmel decided upon the 'Wind Turbines'When did you last get stuck in a queue?​With an Italian Background Bobby had the 'Las​agne'When did you last go behind the scenes somewhere?​​Question 4​Carmel liked the 'Daisy'Which animal should gain the power of speech?​Bobby Chose the 'Husky Dog'When does time pass slowly for you?​Question 5​Carmel Chose the 'Lorry'​What clich​é winds you up the most?​Bobby picked the 'Statue of Liberty'What needs to be modernised?