The Speculation Station Podcast

Death Of A Thumbnail Jul 25, 2019

How dangerous is the theatre? Could creative differences lead to blood? What happens when a member of a tight-knit theatre troupe is murdered? How quickly are thespians at each other's throats?

This week, Tom throws a literal spanner in the works —albeit an oversized wooden prop spanner— which we use to craft a classic whodunit murder mystery. Join us as we enter The Thumbnail: a tiny struggling theatre, lost in the crowded back streets of London's West End.

When the theatre's patron and matriarch, Dame Kataly Wedgewood is murdered, DCI Henry Chackles arrives on the scene to investigate as the troupe begins to turn on each other. Will the struggling theatre implode before the culprit is found?

Beyond Terra: Moon-Landing Special Jul 20, 2019

Is our future among the stars? Will we ever live on the alien surface of an asteroid, moon or planet? What are the implications of privatised space exploitation?

This week, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Tom hurls a 4 billion-year-old Odessa meteorite fragment at Will. We use it to tell the story of down-on-her-luck Australian mining tycoon, Shirl Basset. She's hired by a disruptive space exploration company, Beyond Terra, and put in charge of a bold asteroid-capture mission.

In her way stands Deacon Cutter, the ruthless leader of a rival company's team with his finger on a nuclear trigger.

A Very Southern Murder Jun 21, 2019

What would you do to secure your family's future? What if your inheritance was dirty money? Would you take the money or keep it at arm's length? This week, Will puts a Stetson cowboy hat on Tom's head and we tell the story of the Southern Ruckston oil dynasty, a feuding family with a dying patriarch.

Siblings squabble over the family estate and the future of the Ruckston Oil Empire. When his family members start dying, the black sheep of the family, Buck Ruckston has to step up to prevent a bloodbath.

The Game Of Lies May 31, 2019

Would you risk your life in a deadly game of chance if winning meant riches beyond your wildest dreams? What if your future depended on lying your way into a high-stakes gambling tournament deep in the desert?

This Week, Tom rolls Will a 12-sided Dice and we tell the story of Jacqueline Du Mort, a professional gambler on the run, who gets roped into a dangerous heist in a secret casino beneath the Arabian desert. She gets tangled up in an international conspiracy, faces enemies on both sides and is forced to confront her own loyalties.

The Killing Cure: The Jerusalem Brawl May 24, 2019

What could stop internet trolling? What if anyone could challenge you to a fight to the death? Would you censor yourself online if your words could lead to blood?

Join us for the futuristic story of Mickey Danver, an Aussie internet troll, challenged by a snarky Scottish comedian to deadly combat in the Jerusalem Brawl. Will indulges Tom in bloodsport, modern gladiators and social engineering, seeded by a pair of Muay Thai sparring gloves.

The World Labyrinth May 17, 2019

What if there was a world where everyone lived underground? What kind of people would they be? What culture, religion and politics would exist on the shores of their vast subterranean seas?

Join us as Tom takes Will on a fantastical journey which bursts from the blank pages of a leather-bound book. We test our imagination, creating an epic fantasy in an entirely new world.

Diamonds Without Borders May 10, 2019

What if you uncovered a terrible family secret? What if an eccentric relative launched you on a mysterious adventure around the world? Would you stop to question why?

This week, Will and Tom jet off on an adventure when Will flashes his leather-bound passport. We use it to tell the story of Menzies Wainwright who, after inheriting his grandfather's fortune, embarks on a globe-trotting voyage, unearthing his family's dark past.

Pictures Of Nowhere Apr 12, 2019

Should war photographers remain neutral? Could WW1 have been prevented? Would a millenial have survived the trenches? This week, Tom captures Will with an old-fashioned SLR camera. We tell the story of Ethel Gray, a 17-year old photographer who disguised herself as a man, tricking her way onto the frontlines of the First World War.

Pacific Pod Paradise Apr 05, 2019

How would you build an underwater city? How might you engineer a future society? This week, Will challenges Tom with a pocket watch. We use it tell the story of Jeramia Stamp, a rebel tech billionairre, who enters a futuristic competetition to create the first undersea colony.

Europe: An Argument Mar 29, 2019

How did the powers of Europe unite? What contributed to the forming of the European Union? This week, we explore all this and more as Tom bribes Will with a 1 Euro coin. We tell the story of the fictional Bordello family who tried to create the first European Empire from Renaissance Venice.

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work Mar 16, 2019

In the 14th episode of the Speculation Station Podcast, Will dropkicks a miniature Rugby ball to Tom. We blather on about the atmosphere of live sports, the shape of 'balls' and the placating effect of the Geordie accent.

Grab a pint and a spot on the sofa. Get ready for kick-off, kick-ass conversation and a swift kick in the proverbial backside!

Participation Medal Mar 10, 2019

In the 13th episode of the Speculation station podcast Tom awards Will a cheap plastic medal. Their conversation weaves through doping scandals in sports, which Olympic medal is best and the future of sports prizes.

Come join us for silliness, slander and speculation.

Beard Privilege Mar 01, 2019

In the 12th episode of the Speculation station podcast Will marvels Tom with a Thor action Figure. The inevitable meandering conversation weaves through all the Chris figures in Hollywood (Hemsworth, Pratt, Evans and Pine) and the necessity for covering one's face with hair.

Come aboard HMS Speculation for a thrilling journey into the thrashing seas of notion, the razor-sharp rocks of recollec

The Letter Opener Is Mightier Than The Sword Feb 23, 2019

In the 11th episode of the Speculation Station Podcast, Tom assualts Will with a mildly demonic sword.

We cut through the bullshit and ponder dicy topics from Sean Bean Climbing Mountains to men in uniform.

Prepare for joy, prepare for silliness, prepare to speculate!

The Director's Dilemma Feb 15, 2019

In the 11th episode of the Speculation Station Podcast, Will brings Tom DVD of DisneyPixar’s “Up!"

We dig into the the movie-making business, the problems with aspect ratio, and discuss the politics of the British childhood game “Conkers”

Join us for a bunch of bluster, silliness and curious tangents.

It's A Kind Of Mathemagic Feb 08, 2019

In the 9th episode of the Speculation Station Podcast, Tom schools Will with a needlessly complicated scientific calculator.

We misunderstand SOHCAHTOA, reminisce on the days of Grooveshark and Napster and chew over the origins of the word 'posh'.

Come join us for maths-based silliness and other unrelated nonsense.

**Executive Stress Wheel** Feb 01, 2019
In the 8th episode of the Speculation Station podcast, Will befuddles Tom with the bestselling fad toy of 2017: the infamous Fidget Spinner!
We get tangled up in anything and everything from yo-yo's to Yoko-Ono, from the attractive to the competitive and from private schools to Prince Harry.
Come and join us for fun chats and much silliness.
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It Does What It Says On The Tin Jan 22, 2019

In the 7th episode, Tom brings Will a hefty tin of corned beef.

They consider the great British horse meat scandal, transporting tinned food to Mars and the effect of free will on the criminal justice system.

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Pull My Lego Jan 15, 2019

In the 6th episode, Will brings Tom just enough lego to build a spaceship.

They ponder the dangers of weaponised toys, lego as an alternative to brail and whether adults should be allowed to play.

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Immoral Compass Jan 08, 2019

In the fifth episode, Tom brings Will a battered old brass compass.

They ponder the Antikythera Mechanism, the ancient but obscure sport of orienteering, and calling of the doomsday prepper.

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Bonus Episode: The Advent of Christmas Dec 25, 2018

In the first Speculation Station Christmas Special, Will gives Tom a cheapo advent calender for Christmas.

They ponder practical stocking-fillers, suspiciously-shaped chocolate and what booze father christmas drinks while doing his rounds.

Merry Christmas y’all.

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Episode 4: Donny Diamond & The Roughs Dec 18, 2018

In the fourth episode of The Speculation Station Podcast, Will entrices Tom promises of riches (and a modest diamond).

They muse upon the decadence of caviar the artificial rarity of diamonds and why a pirate buries treasure rather than spending it.

No you can’t have the diamond.

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Episode 3: One Man's Trash Dec 11, 2018

In the third episode of The Speculation Station Podcast, Tom attempts to bamboozle Will with a mysterious rod he found on the street.

They ponder Thor’s haircut, the quality of steel and radioactive fuel rods in the Chernobyl disaster.

If you know the identity of the mysterious rod, do let us know.

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Episode 2: The Right to Arm Bears Dec 04, 2018

In the second ever episode of The Speculation Station Podcast, Will tempts Tom with a BB gun to bring out the violent side of the conversation.

They consider making guns fly, weaponry in Star Trek and the brutality of vegetarian badgers in Brian Jacques’ Redwall Universe.

No guns were hurt during the recording of this episode.

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Episode 1: Through the Looking Lens Nov 30, 2018

In the very first episode of the Speculation Podcast, Tom tries to wrong-foot Will by bringing in a magnifying glass.

They talk about Sherlock Holmes and Clint Eastwood and question whether or not a crack special forces squad would need a cheap magnifying glass.

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