5 episodes

Did you know the world is kind of weird? So many fun facts, so many head-scratchers.

To quench your thirst for all things odd, we present to your Quirky Planet: your completely useless, unnecessary, and delicious guide to the world. Each week, your hosts Dino and Inger discuss a fun fact about their home countries. On special weeks, guests come on to share some of their own. Tangents abound, so get listening.

Quirky Planet Dino Kviseth

    • Education

Did you know the world is kind of weird? So many fun facts, so many head-scratchers.

To quench your thirst for all things odd, we present to your Quirky Planet: your completely useless, unnecessary, and delicious guide to the world. Each week, your hosts Dino and Inger discuss a fun fact about their home countries. On special weeks, guests come on to share some of their own. Tangents abound, so get listening.

    Emu Wars and Illegal Dying

    Emu Wars and Illegal Dying

    On this episode, listen to hosts Dino and Inger discuss how Australian lost a war against Emus, and a small town in Norway we're it's illegal to die.

    • 20 min
    Australian Rebels and Internet TV

    Australian Rebels and Internet TV

    On this episode, Dino and Inger look into Australia's odd colony in Paraguay, and how the Norwegian TV sensation 'Skam' took over the world. Later on, they're joined by Kiara to discuss all things divorce, and maybe a bit of fast-food.

    • 31 min
    Cane Toad Racing and Penguin-in-Chief

    Cane Toad Racing and Penguin-in-Chief

    On this episode, your hosts Dino and Inger go deep into the history of Cane toad racing in Australia, and how a penguin joined the Norwegian military. They're also joined by Hannah, a surprisingly tropical Canadian, to talk about Hawaiian Pizza.

    • 28 min
    Rum Money and Norwegian Sushi

    Rum Money and Norwegian Sushi

    On this episode, we'll be joined by Chelsea, our sweet, sweet Italian. But first, let's TACObout food, baby. This week we'll look at how rum was used as an Australian currency, and how Norway invented sushi. Kind of.

    • 31 min
    Big Things and Slow TV

    Big Things and Slow TV

    On this first episode of Quirky Planet, follow Dino and Inger as they look at Australia's obsession with Big Things, and Norway's 'interesting' fascination with Slow TV.

    • 21 min

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