Side Questing
Side Questing is born out of the love of all those interesting niche things you find along the main quest that is life. So come along as we explore those overlooked areas of our world and history to find those delightful nuggets of captivating knowledge, those you might consider a side quest. Side Questing is produced in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Ben Paanakker. Ben is a trained marine scientist who has a passion for knowledge of all things weird and wonderful from the past and the present.
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Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Ben sits down with his old friend and ex-podcast host, Flynn Robson, in this first episode back. On the agenda is a catch-up with all things Donald "the Grease Man" Trump. Ben makes a case for London during the "Gin Craze" as one of the worst places to be born in history. Flynn discusses government debt – Is it anything like personal debt? Find out on this episode of Side Questing.