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Lateral with Tom Scott

Lateral with Tom Scott

Tom Scott and David Bodycombe 191 episodes Nov 6, 2026

Award-winning comedy panel game about weird questions with wonderful answers. Each week, Tom Scott is joined by three guests to ask each other questions with a sideways twist. There's no points or prizes - just reputation and bragging rights on the line.

Episodes

213: Zebra and banana leaf
213: Zebra and banana leaf Nov 6, 2026 42:47 Charlotte McDonnell, Libby Watson and Daniel Peake face questions about double doors, creator cameos and Mickey Mouse. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie
212: The bad hotel
212: The bad hotel Oct 30, 2026 46:08 James Smales, Jonny Robins and John Cantrell from 'Here's What You Do' face questions about delicate decorum, bumper beef and tanker transport. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bod
211: A bucket of ears
211: A bucket of ears Oct 23, 2026 50:17 Ria Lina, Dani Siller and Bill Sunderland face questions about lost links, couple communication and Donald Duck. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hasset
210: A dry labyrinth
210: A dry labyrinth Oct 16, 2026 48:58 Elle Cordova, Jarvis Johnson and Jordan Adika face questions about sneaky songs, maddening metal and trailer toys. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hass
209: Suit trimmings
209: Suit trimmings Oct 9, 2026 47:21 Michelle Wong, Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller face questions about secure safes, silly screenshots and sensible slippers. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Ju
208: The final family
208: The final family Oct 2, 2026 45:55 Sabrina Cruz, Melissa Fernandes and Taha Khan face questions about party performances, shoddy sedans and a first fact-finder. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY:
207: The gift of wire
207: The gift of wire Sep 25, 2026 52:10 Lizzy Skrzypiec, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman face questions about telltale tunes, tricky trespass and teetering towers. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY:
206: Chair on a pole
206: Chair on a pole Sep 18, 2026 45:10 Charlotte McDonnell, Libby Watson and Daniel Peake face questions about frigid food, door duties and collaborative commutes. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY:
205: The secure ping pong ball
205: The secure ping pong ball Sep 11, 2026 49:46 James Smales, Jonny Robins and John Cantrell from 'Here's What You Do' face questions about binary botany, Olympic overachievers and flipped flyers. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: Davi
204: An insane village
204: An insane village Sep 4, 2026 51:13 Ria Lina, Dani Siller and Bill Sunderland face questions about data dichotomies, alcohol apologies and textual T-shirts. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Juli
203: Looking for a hot rod
203: Looking for a hot rod Aug 28, 2026 50:04 Charlotte Yeung, Iszi Lawrence and Ólafur Waage face questions about Chinese cuisine, Transylvanian turrets and long-term logistics. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDI
202: A sudden square
202: A sudden square Aug 21, 2026 47:00 Sage the Bad Naturalist, Evan Heling and Katelyn Heling face questions about perilous pieces, mysterious Mercedes and culled cookware. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. E

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