Episodes

  • What sound does the shrugging emoji make?
    Jun 15 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by artist, author and pop star Vivek Shraya to dive into the big five road signs, natural disasters and emojis. Also featuring in-depth discussions about the meteor coming to crush Tom and Alanis Morrisette deep cuts.

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    56 mins
  • Why are dalmations so rude?
    Jun 8 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by comedian, actor and writer Pat Thornton to contest the big five things related to firefighters, slang terms for “friend” and elements on the periodic table. We also have it out about the bad boys of snooker and how watching TV can save your marriage.

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    56 mins
  • The magic of Nickelback tribute bands
    Jun 1 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by singer/songwriter William Prince to settle on the big five board games, McDonald’s menu items and slang terms for “money.” We also dive into the ever quirky Filet-O-Fish, sitting court-side with the mayor and Tom’s daily ritual of six Breton crackers.

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    56 mins
  • Put on your m’lady hats
    May 25 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by TV host, author and chef Mary Berg to decide on the big five hats, slang terms for “kissing” and Tom Hanks movies. Plus, Donovan teaches us how NOT to enjoy Australia … and we have our first ever tie-breaker.

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    56 mins
  • Who even drinks juice? & why are thumbs so popular?
    May 18 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by comedian, writer, and actor Adam Christie to land on the big five beverages, human-made structure and hand gestures. Also, Tom’s Big Five dominance is finally threatened … and we learn about the dangers of pear juice.

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    56 mins
  • The culturally pervasive hash brown
    May 11 2026

    Back to where it all began! In this unreleased first ever recording of The Big Five, Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by Tokyo Police Club’s Graham Wright to tackle the big five birds, ways to prepare a potato and slang terms for “butt.” The potato conversation gets heated, to say the least.

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    57 mins
  • What makes a celebrity fish?
    May 4 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by writer, podcaster and radio host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to scrap about the big five sea creatures, guys named John and email sign-offs. Also discussed: new ways to sing the birthday song, the birth names of various popes and whether or not mermaids really exist.

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    57 mins
  • How could you forget the dogs playing poker?
    Apr 27 2026

    Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by comedian and actor Jackie Pirico to do battle about the big five balls, paintings and slang terms for “throwing up.” Plus, we dive into what kind of magazines you hide in the woods and that one episode of Degrassi where everyone gets sick.

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    54 mins