Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains

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Planning Session Unbrained - Perfect Brians and James Acaster Oct 03, 2025

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Perfect Brains is coming back. Ahead of its return, Lucy and Sam hold a very important planning session so that they can both emotionally, physically and spiritually prepare for weekly podcasting.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams, Naomi Parnell and Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 2 Trailer - Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains Sep 29, 2025

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Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains returns this Friday 3 October.

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Ep 21: School's Out Aug 16, 2024

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For the series finale, Lucy and Sam delve into the past to decide what's to come in the future. They're joined by a man instrumental in Lucy's life, Mr Richard Green.

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 20: Responding to Perfectionists Aug 09, 2024

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Lucy and Sam check their mail. Remember once you open an envelope it can never ever be closed. Pigeons used to deliver messages but now they don't seem to know what to do with themselves. Oh well.

Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 19: Conch All Stars – John Kearns and Damion Priestley Aug 02, 2024

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Once again, the precious shell is passed between some very special guests who use its power to delve into the hottest topics of the moment. This is Conch All Stars.

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Damion Priestley (and Sam Campbell).

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

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Ep 18: Unthinkable Visions Jul 26, 2024

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Lucy and Sam investigate the mysteries of all those suspicious occurrences you never actually see but absolutely know aliens are responsible (or the government) (or electricians).

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

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Ep 17: Hospitals Jul 19, 2024

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Aches? Pains? Low morale? Coma patient? Dr. Lucy B and Consultant Samuel C will see you now.

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 16: Seasons Jul 12, 2024

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Almighty creators Lucy and Sam have added a new season to the calendar and all must abide by the rules, festivities and transport systems of the newly instigated 'Yamba'.

Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 15: Celebrity Conch – Tim Key and Gill Adams Jul 05, 2024

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Lucy and Sam hand over the precious shell to their first celebrity guests. But, remember, The Conch is not a game. Please respect The Conch.

Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Sam Campbell.

Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 14: Cruises Jun 28, 2024