Silly News with Samantha Baines
All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn't know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London.If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabainesSupport the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabainesSamantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY...
Fri, April 11, 2025
Huge cake, a rave and too many eggs
A life-size Sabrina Carpenter cake, swallowing earrings (don't try this), a man who stole a lot of creme eggs (don't try this either) and a 105 year old lady has a rave for her birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 04, 2025
Farts and dinosaur wee
Nice smelling farts, rainbow octopuses, teddy bear models and dinosaur wee in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 28, 2025
Mermaids, otters and penguin stones
NEW longer episode! You asked and we listened - let us know if you prefer weekly or daily shorter ones? Otter chaos, mermaid tails, penguin stones, ducks balancing stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 19, 2025
fake sun
No sun for nine days means hoisting a picture of the sun in the sky in Dublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 18, 2025
queen as cake
A life-size statue of the Elizabeth I was made out of rice crispies and marshmallows in Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 17, 2025
rabbit island
An island ruled by bunnies in Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 14, 2025
Grandma stand
Book in time to speak to a Grandma in New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 13, 2025
hippo stroll
Hippos walk down a street in South Africa... are they bloated?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 12, 2025
stamp fun
When you reach 100years old in Barbados you get your own stamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 11, 2025
dog football
A dog tried to play in a football match in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 10, 2025
don't eat socks
A puppy was found with 44 items in his stomach including 24 socks ... he is okay though! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 07, 2025
puddle legs
Someone put some legs in a puddle and it's getting a lot of attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 06, 2025
No drama llama
Llamas let loose in a care home in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 05, 2025
octopus escape
An octopus escaped from an aquarium and found it's way back to the sea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 04, 2025
really old jeans
Some really old jeans from a shipwreck sold for £92,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 03, 2025
googly eye man found
The person putting googly eyes on statues in Oregan has been found! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 28, 2025
100,000 eggs
Someone stole 100,000 eggs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 27, 2025
deer calling championships
Germany holds the national deer calling championships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 26, 2025
pothole land
Some residents in Wales created pothole land to protest against all their potholes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 25, 2025
poo balls
Balls of poo washed up on beaches in australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 24, 2025
Flying cat
A cat got left on the plane and ended up taking three flights instead of one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 21, 2025
name change
An Australian changed his name to Aussie Trump because he is a fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 20, 2025
monkey business
Monkey's cause a power cut in Sri Lanka for millions of people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 19, 2025
Animal q
A queue of cabybaras walked down the street in Brazil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 18, 2025
squats payment
In Romania you can get a bus ticket for free if you do 20 squats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 17, 2025
spotty zebra
A polkadot zebra has been spotted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 14, 2025
Prince Harry's pants
Prince Harry was given a gift of very small swimming shorts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 13, 2025
emu poo
An emu was banned from a pub in Australia for bad behaviour including pooing on the floor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 12, 2025
banana plate
A plate of bananas keeps appearing on a street corner in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 11, 2025
MASSIVE goldfish
Carrot the goldfish is the largest every caught at the size of a medium dog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 10, 2025
explosive lemonade
In Naples you can try explosive lemonade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 07, 2025
space flowers
NASA have successfully grown a flower in space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 06, 2025
loose goose
A goose was loose in Leeds and send police officers on a wild goose chase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 05, 2025
Call me sprinkles
A lady had her baby in a Krispy Kreme shop and called it Glaze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 03, 2025
Tomato bridge
People keep bringing tomatoes to a bridge in Dublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 31, 2025
Darth Vader bug
A huge sea bug has been named after Darth Vader Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 30, 2025
clever dogs
New research says small dogs are cleverer than big ones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 29, 2025
three countries picnic
There is a table, where people in three different countries can sit, and enjoy a picnic together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 28, 2025
cheese machine
There is a 24/7 cheese vending machine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 27, 2025
sloth discovery
A man found a sloth on the steering wheel of his car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 24, 2025
fart speed
In Sweden fart means speed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 23, 2025
Guinea pig dating
In Switzerland it is illegal to own one guinea pig because they get lonely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 22, 2025
goats everywhere
Goats are being brought in to Colorado to eat everything and stop forest fires! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 21, 2025
Gritney Spears
A competition for the best name of a snow gritter was held! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 20, 2025
zoo count
London zoo does it's yearly animal count Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 17, 2025
Postie fall
A delivery driver left a note to tell a family to look at their video doorbell and have a laugh at his fall when delivering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 16, 2025
expensive egg
A lady in Scotland found a completely round egg and sold it for £200! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 15, 2025
Elephant pay
An elephant charges people to drive down a road in Sri Lanka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 14, 2025
Food for good
In Germany people hang food on a fence for people who might need it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 13, 2025
knitted fence
A lady in Scotland knitted her own fence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 10, 2025
Chicken jacket
A chicken has it's own high vis jacket to cross the road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 09, 2025
fat cat lion
A school was closed because of a mountain lion sighting - it turned out to be a cat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 08, 2025
tree table
A community made the longest table out of a 500yr old tree that fell in a storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 07, 2025
googly eyes
A Council in the US had to ask residents to stop putting googly eyes everywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 06, 2025
beach find
A six year old boy found a 60,000 year old implement on a beach in Sussex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 03, 2025
Fit Granny
A Grandma of 12 has broken the world record for push ups! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 02, 2025
Peculiar pencils
Jennifer has collected 1100 pencils from museums, art galleries and historical sites This episode was named by Evie Smith! Excellent job Evie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 01, 2025
Dinosaur bottoms
Scientists have discovered dinosaur bottoms were colourful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 31, 2024
tooth ring
You can have your old teeth made into a ring! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 30, 2024
bees dance
Bees dance when they find a flower they like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 27, 2024
Plogging
Plogging is a new trend - its a combination of jogging and picking up litter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 26, 2024
mince pie door
There's a pop up door in london, you ring a bell and someone brings you a mince pie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 25, 2024
Corgi Christmas
Corgi's in christmas jumpers met outside Buckingham Palace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 24, 2024
Christmas silly
Merry Christmas from Samantha Baines! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 23, 2024
Oh dear Reindeer
A group of deer hang out on people's lawns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 20, 2024
Gus got lost
A penguin from Antartica swam to Australia - 2000 miles and no one knows why Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 19, 2024
robins and puddings
A knitter in Oxford is making the riverside Christmassy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 18, 2024
132 hamsters escape
132 hamsters escaped on a plane to portugal and it took 4 days to find them all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 17, 2024
Flying cow
A cow was airlifted to the vet in Switzerland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 16, 2024
Expensive fruit
Someone paid $6.2 million for a banana taped to a wall and then ate it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 13, 2024
Dino egg
A dinosaur egg that is 72 million years old! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 12, 2024
Goldfish can drive
Scientists have discovered that goldfish can drive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 11, 2024
19 special cats
Mexican cats have been awarded a special status by the president Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 10, 2024
The great marshmellow drop
15,000 marshmellows are dropped from a helicopter every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 09, 2024
library prison
A woman in America nearly went to prison for not returning a library book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 06, 2024
Lego tram
Budapest unveiled a live size tram made of lego! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 05, 2024
Polar bear village
A photographer discovers a group of polar bears who have taken over an abandoned village Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 04, 2024
giant troll trash
A danish man builds giant trolls out of discarded wood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 03, 2024
Email a tree
Trees were given email addresses in Australia for admin but loads of people ended up sending them love letters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 02, 2024
Northern lights?
People in the UK try to see the Northern lights but just find a hotel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 29, 2024
Huskies escape
100 huskies escape a dog cafe in China and run through a shopping mall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 28, 2024
Post a baby (don't actually though)
Once upon a time you could actually post a baby just like a letter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Leaf letters
An inventor has won an award for making paper out of autumn leaves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 26, 2024
Wacky pet names
The finalists for the Wackiest Pet Names are really something! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 25, 2024
No spots
Samantha has more spots than this baby giraffe?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 22, 2024
VERY old turtle
How old is the oldest turtle you know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 21, 2024
Beard chains
What's the longest chain you have ever seen? What about a chain of them?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 20, 2024
frozen worms
Can you wake up a worm after 46000 years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 19, 2024
Ugly dogs are great
Did you know there was a World's Ugliest Dog competition? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 18, 2024
Nap time
Elephant seals only sleep for 2hours a day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 15, 2024
Teeny tiny art
An art exhibition so small you need to use a microscope to see it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 14, 2024
Stinky plants
A plant is so stinky it shuts down a picnic area. Guess what it is called?!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Dog holidays
A dog disappears for nine months and is found 2000miles away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 12, 2024
Grab a goat
An island gives away free goats because they were eating everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 11, 2024
Waitresses race
Waiters and waitresses race through Paris as part of a 100 year old tradition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 08, 2024
Police bird
A bird in Bicester is very good at impressions...even the police are fooled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 07, 2024
Horsing around
A race-horse escapes and is found on the platform at a train station in Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 06, 2024
Talented pets
Can your dog play a musical instrument? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Tue, November 05, 2024
TRAILER
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Tue, November 05, 2024
Squirrely business
Seven baby squirrels get tangled together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Angry forks
Cutlery! How do you store yours? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 01, 2024
Airport whoopsie!
A lady gets to the airport very very VERY early Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 31, 2024
Potato head
A woman accidentally makes herself look like a potato head in a work call df37b86926aab2b7e92bddd6405db9fd67d7aeae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Bottled up
A message in a bottle from the 1920s is found! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 29, 2024
Postman Poop
A typo tells the postman to poop! OMG! Do you have an idea for the title of this episode? Get an adult to tweet or instagram @samanthabaines with your name! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 28, 2024
VERY big phone
Man accidentally orders table in the shape of a phone instead of iphone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 25, 2024
Goat party
Goats escape and go to the shops! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 24, 2024
TV shocker
Presenters find themselves live on air mid-argument. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 23, 2024
Dog scarf
A woman made a scarf from her dogs hair. Do you have an idea for this episode title? Get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 22, 2024
Potatoo-much?
Boris Bennett collects chips in a special folder. Can you come up with a name for this episode? Let Sam know on instagram or X @samanthabaines and you will get a credit The silliest and weirdest news just for you and your family. Support the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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