We all know about the first moon landing over 50 years ago, but what about the race to get there. It was just after World War II and the two biggest super-power's were battling it out to conquer space. This week Peter and Russell look at the achievements made during the cold war by the USA and the USSR. Even though each side won various milestones along the way, this rivalry would eventually lead to cooperation. But before that happened, there were many mishaps and some unsolved mysteries. We even have sound clips of key moments during the great space race, as well as some unexplained ones including what has been said to be the last words of a lost female Cosmonaut.

Did you know that the Neanderthals were not the only other human species that lived? At one time we shared this planet with about 5 other "homo" species and we believe our human ancestry was made up of at least 14 other human species. This week Peter and Russell will take a look at our ancestral family tree and find out what other hominins lived before and while we were around. What did we share with them? What did we learn from them? and most important of all What happened to them and why are we the only one's left?

Welcome back to another episode of Sound Bites, this week Peter and Russell dive into the glittering world of fame to uncover the truth behind those tantalising celebrity myths you’ve heard. In this episode we’re going to set the record straight on some of the most outrageous, bizarre, and downright fascinating stories about your favourite stars. 

Is Walt Disney cryogenically frozen? Who was the ghost in Three Men and a Baby, are there really immortal vampires in Hollywood? Or are they just myths and urban legends?

Buckle up, because Peter and Russell are about to unravel the myths and bring you closer to the real deal behind the headlines. Ready to get star struck? Let’s dive in!