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FunkQuest is an interactive discussion show.
Funksters get to pick their own questions... they just don't know what they are.
We look to find out things we didn't know, by talking to people we wouldn't normally talk to.
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FunkQuest with John Olsen Paranormal investigator
Is the Paranormal a real thing? Find out with John Olsen. John has lived in a haunted house in Bridgerland, 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.
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FUNKQUEST with The First Piper Ross Jennings
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.
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FUNKQUEST with the Luke from the British Yoyo Association
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... -
FUNKQUEST with professional queuer Angela Lauria
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?
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Round the world on a tandem with Laura Massey-Pugh
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...
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Bigfoot hunting with bigfoot hunter Mike Familant
Jonathan and Barb meet with professional Bigfoot tracker Mike Familant to determine - is it a myth or is something really out there?
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