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**Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70**
In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie’s attractiveness, and seek new speakers.
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A game board, with lots of messages inked on to it.
**In The Field – Ep. 69**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. This time, we’re finding our way as best we can, and looking at all the shiny colours and lights.
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/08/in-the-field-ep-69/
Sculpture of a lamb. Blue sky behind, with a wisp of cloud.
**Alan Gardener ’s Sandpaper – Ep. 68**
In which we borrow Alan Gardener’s sandpaper, scout for girls, track an arms race, and follow some turtles.
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A ball with swirled and marbled painted surface, yellows, purples and reds.
**In The Field – Ep. 67**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. We’re a-puffin’ along down the alley, pondering the museum exhibits.
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/01/11/in-the-field-ep-67/
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The Penguin Dorothy Parker
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**Constant Money Timezone – Ep. 66**
In which we enter a Constant Money Timezone, turn bioluminescent, slap your thighs, and consider wind chimes in a new light.
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If all that sounds absolutely peachy to you, please click play:
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/12/28/constant-money-timezone/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
Oak apple
**In The Field – Ep. 65**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. Waspish goings on, all written in stone.
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/12/14/in-the-field-ep-65/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A green and cream-coloured trolley car/tram driving along a European street. The tram's sign says "Salutorget Kauppatori"
**Midwinter Training Gazebo – Ep. 64**
In which we erect a Midwinter Training Gazebo, set Liverpool ablaze, play some riffs, get stuffed, and look up at the lights.
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Plastic whistle on a table
**In The Field – Ep. 63**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General. We’ve whistled up another little episode for you good folk. […]
https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/11/16/in-the-field-ep-63/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
**Silas ’ Mackerel Paddle – Ep. 62**
In which we use Silas’ Mackerel Paddle to try to get you to sleep, yell out strange comments if you won’t, gather nuts in May and pursue our General sort of nonsense.
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If you might know which station to stop at […]
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#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A bunch of carpets scattered around in a field. There are various chairs on top of them, some upside down.
**In The Field – Ep. 61**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General.
We know everything about art, we just don’t know what we like. Lay down and dye!
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/10/12/in-the-field-ep-61/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A spiral staircase, view from the bottom. Some helium-filled heart-shaped balloons have floated to the ceiling at the top.
**Censor Mayonnaise Jingles – Ep. 60**
In which we Censor Mayonnaise Jingles, tut at grave-robbers, locate hats, hunt the snark in a poem, and try to translate backwards.
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#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A hot air balloon in a clear blue sky. Its surface is printed with loads of small pictures of balloons, and it also appears to have lots of small balloons attached all around its surface.
**In The Field – Ep. 59**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General.
We’re going digging for balloons. (While having a good think about trees.) Leave a comment!
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/09/14/in-the-field-ep-59/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A mural of George Orwell behind a BBC microphone. Some quotes from him are scattered on the wall.
**Athena ’s Parachute Concession – Ep. 58**
In which we patronise Athena’s Parachute Concession, swerve a manatee, play a bit of air football, and offer up ice creams for the audience.
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#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
Small bunch of bananas, in close up. Brown blotches on the skin.
**In The Field – Ep. 57**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a new series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General.
We’re going bananas about snowmen. But can you tell us which ones, please? Leave a comment!
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/08/17/in-the-field-ep-57/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Above the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
Victorian-era illustration advertising Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup: A mother in bed with her two children, reading a newspaper advert for Soothing Syrup For Children Teething
**Tarry Hardware Opinion – Ep. 56**
In which we have a tarry hardware opinion, try to stop thinking about our problems, grab something to eat, and chuckle at wily writers.
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#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Aboce the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
Side view of a small red and blue yacht, moored to a bunting-festooned floating platform in a lake. A few people are stood on the platform.
**In The Field – Ep. 55**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a new series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General.
We’re getting lashed by the captain. Leave a comment if you can plot a better course!
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/07/13/in-the-field-ep-55/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartoon heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Aboce the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A small tripod stands on an atlas, spread open to reveal a map of the UK.
**Indexing Herring Royalties – Ep. 54**
In which we’re indexing herring royalties, taking a trip to the pharmacist again, and crossing ducks with foxes.
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/06/29/indexing-herring-royalties/
Deepest apologies! 😂 But it is “not-really-about” cricket. 😉
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartton heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Aboce the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
Small metal hammer lying on grass
**In The Field – Ep. 53**
Off-Grid, In The Field is a new series of mini OGP episodes with just one host and The General.
Pitching cheese. How does that sound?
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/06/15/in-the-field-ep-53/
#OffGridPod logo: Two cartton heads engaged in conversation, with their brains on show. One head's lid is open, and icons representing chemistry, literature, music, film and biology are spilling out from it. Aboce the heads, a pen labelled "General Knowledge" is writing the phrase "Off-Grid", which is spilling out of the bounds of a crossword grid that pokes into the edge of the image.
A three-dot ellipsis in which the first dot is a cute dumbo octopus, the second is a rather Cthulhu-esque cuttlefish and the third is a Lempicka-inspired woman's face.
**Rorschach Pyjama Dots – Ep. 52**
In which we examine Rorschach pyjama dots, take a deep dive into endless art, and come to an abrupt stop when confronted by ink blots.
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https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/05/25/rorschach-pyjama-dots-ep-52/