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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 @samanthabaines Support the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabaines Samantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY and THE NIGHT THE MOON WENT OUT available at all good bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Silly News with Samantha Baines podcast

Carrot rain and grass dogs

2026/05/13

It rained carrots in Australia, free bread in spain and dogs made of grass in Shanghai ... all on silly news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LARGE puddings, otters and bridges

2026/05/08

Have you ever wanted to eat a pudding out of a wheelbarrow? How about take a selfie with a giraffe? Maybe you just want to see an otters favourite rock? Silly news brings you all those things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pandas, supermarket cats and pockets

2026/04/22

Would you like to meet a cat at the supermarket? Get a hug from a panda? Or how about just use a knitted map? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silliest walk in the bird kingdom is…

2026/04/15

Very silly walks, a gorilla birthday and a very old octopus… or is it?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pigeon money, chocolate and pearls

2026/03/31

What’s under your bed? Is it worth £100million?! Plus how we can celebrate pigeons, being disappointed by chocolate and new islands! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

naughty parrots, sloths and haircuts

2026/03/23

Ever seen an alpaca in a hair dressers? How about a sloth at the airport? Well you'll be glad you haven't met five naughty parrots! Join Samantha Baines for silly news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleeping sloths, pigs and escaped penguins

2026/03/16

Have you ever found a sleeping sloth at the end of your bed? Seen an escaped penguin in the supermarket? Stroked a pig at the airport? Well listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flying cows, fruit art, huskies & cats

2026/03/09

Silly news from Samantha Baines. Have you ever made art out of fruit? Seen 19 cats at once? How about a flying cow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiny art, forks, pets and leaf letters

2026/03/02

Silly news from Samantha Baines. How do you organise your cutlery drawer? I bet your art isn't this small? Plus inventions and pet names Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Potatoo-much? dog scarf and a goat party

2026/02/28

Very silly news featuring chips, dogs, goats and tv mistakes from Samantha Baines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

sheep jumping, otters and nosey chairs

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.

Poop park, lambs and a rooster that skips

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.

Roger the rescue dog and penguin post

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.

70 snakes and fake tigers

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.

Huge cake, a rave and too many eggs

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.