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Silly News with Samantha Baines

Samantha Baines

All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn"t know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London.If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabainesSupport the show via patreon:

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All Episodes

5:15

sheep jumping, otters and nosey chairs

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/05/16

People jump sheep for sport (don't try this at home). A new skate park with a cool name. Otters keep their favourite stone in a pocket. A woman got her nose stuck in a chair and had to call the fire brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:32

Poop park, lambs and a rooster that skips

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/05/09

There is a theme park based around poop in South Korea. A man taught his rooster to skip with him with a skipping rope. 300 people move 9000 books. Donkeys carry lambs in their coats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:31

Roger the rescue dog and penguin post

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/04/25

Roger the rescue dog, the penguin post office in Antartica, claw machines and an ostrich escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:46

70 snakes and fake tigers

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/04/18

Finding 70 snakes in your house, climbing big ben, extreme holidays and painting dogs to look like tigers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:40

Huge cake, a rave and too many eggs

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/04/11

A life-size Sabrina Carpenter cake, swallowing earrings (don't try this), a man who stole a lot of creme eggs (don't try this either) and a 105 year old lady has a rave for her birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:46

Farts and dinosaur wee

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/04/04

Nice smelling farts, rainbow octopuses, teddy bear models and dinosaur wee in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:38

Mermaids, otters and penguin stones

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/28

NEW longer episode! You asked and we listened - let us know if you prefer weekly or daily shorter ones?Otter chaos, mermaid tails, penguin stones, ducks balancing stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25

fake sun

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/19

No sun for nine days means hoisting a picture of the sun in the sky in Dublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:44

queen as cake

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/18

A life-size statue of the Elizabeth I was made out of rice crispies and marshmallows in Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13

rabbit island

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/17

An island ruled by bunnies in Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23

Grandma stand

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/14

Book in time to speak to a Grandma in New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16

hippo stroll

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/13

Hippos walk down a street in South Africa... are they bloated?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30

stamp fun

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/12

When you reach 100years old in Barbados you get your own stamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39

dog football

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/11

A dog tried to play in a football match in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:50

don't eat socks

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/10

A puppy was found with 44 items in his stomach including 24 socks ... he is okay though! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:40

puddle legs

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/07

Someone put some legs in a puddle and it's getting a lot of attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25

No drama llama

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/06

Llamas let loose in a care home in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32

octopus escape

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/05

An octopus escaped from an aquarium and found it's way back to the sea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39

really old jeans

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/04

Some really old jeans from a shipwreck sold for £92,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29

googly eye man found

Silly News with Samantha Baines ·

2025/03/03

The person putting googly eyes on statues in Oregan has been found! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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