Think to the Brink

A simple invention that changed the world, this week we delve into the origins and practicalities of luggage on wheels. We discuss who first came up with the idea, the different options available and why it took 3000 years from the invention of the wheel for them to become commonplace! Enjoy...

Do you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain? This week we go deep into the narrative of one of the most famous dating songs of all time. We discuss how it would go down today with Tinder and the like, why some of her demands are more specific than others and the big flaw in the whole song! Enjoy...

Rugrats' answer to Cruella Deville, it's two year old terroriser, Angelica! In this episode we discuss controversial fan theories, what she may be up to these days and whether or not she is the true hero of the series! Enjoy...

The bane of many a shopper in a rush, we discuss whether self checkout machines make life harder or easier, whether they have improved society and the lengths to which people stoop to cheat the system! Enjoy...

A different format this week as we go over in great detail a topic that Will is familiar with but Alex not so much! What was the original name planned for Yoda, what species does he belong to and exactly how old is he? All this more covered in this week's show! Enjoy...

A listener request this week on Think to the Brink! We delve into some little known facts and some do's and don't's when it comes to guinea pigs! Enjoy...

One of the most iconic scenes in Roald Dahl's Matilda features this week's subject trying desperately to finish a large chocolate cake! Come on Brucie! Enjoy...

One of U2's biggest hits, in this meandering lyrics analysis, we somehow get roped into discussions about Christopher Columbus, Jesus and Chief Wiggum! Enjoy...

"Just because you're not in the band, doesn't mean you're not in the band!" This week on Think to the Brink, we explore one of the more memorable characters from Jack Black's 2003 cult classic, School of Rock, Billy aka Fancy Pants, the self-appointed band stylist! Enjoy...

Going all the way back in time to 2006, to the infamously catchy Frosties ad starring Tony the Tiger and the tortured artist that is the Frosties Kid... Enjoy...

In the latest debate from Think to the Brink, we delve back into the magical world of Harry Potter to decide who is the better Defence against the Dark Arts teacher: Gilderoy Lockhart or Remus Lupin! Enjoy...

We've all been there! From drowning them to setting them on fire, the possibilities for cruelty are endless! Here are the worst things that people do to their Sims! Enjoy..

We go all the way back to 2011 to explore one of Sheeran's first big hits, Lego House! We talk toys, board games and Rupert Grint. Enjoy...

What did you call it when playtime or breaktime at school was rained off and you had to pursue other indoor activities? We take a trip down memory lane in our latest offering to the comedy gods! Enjoy...

It's song lyric analysis time as we tackle one of Canadian post-grunge outfit Nickelback's classic tracks, 'How You Remind Me'. Enjoy...