How Do You Not Know This?

This week the lads get into cults – what actually makes something a cult, and where the line is between that and a religion. Tony talks about the time he nearly ended up doing a gig for a cult, Daliso admits he kind of envies the charisma cult leaders have (he can’t get one woman and they’re out here pulling hundreds), and Dom is just desperately trying to find a religion that’ll take him.

This week’s episode kicks off with chaos as Dom reveals he’s been catfished and Daliso admits to being extorted by an escort. From there, the lads dive into the theme of Fame—the allure, the pressure, and the price that comes with it. Dom and Daliso debate the realities of online recognition, while Tony reflects on how celebrity culture has changed in the smartphone era. It’s a funny, revealing chat about the highs, lows, and weirdness of wanting to be known.

This week, the lads tackle the tricky topic of offence. What actually makes people offended—and how do comedians navigate humour in a world where every joke feels like a risk? Tony reflects on what truly makes people laugh, Daliso dives deep into the dark history of blackface, and Dom… well, he’s still not entirely sure what’s going on.

The boys are back — new studio, same chaos. Dom’s been dating, Tony’s been off on holiday, and Daliso’s been gigging nonstop. They catch up on life, love, and laughter before diving into cultural boycotts and the Riyadh Comedy Festival. It’s the perfect mix of banter, debate, and questionable opinions.

After a short break, the boys are back for the final episode of Season 1—and they’re tackling masculinity. From fixing things and building fires to camping skills and self-defense, they run through the classic stereotypes of what a “real man” should be able to do. Who comes out on top as the most manly—and who’s completely hopeless? Season 1 wraps up with laughs, banter, and a lot of questionable skills.

This week, the gang is joined by a very special guest—Dom’s dad. Tony and Daliso finally get a glimpse into where Dom really comes from as the group dives into the topic of education. With both Dom and his dad having gone through private school, they discuss the pros and cons of the system and the value of knowledge in general. Things start to make a lot more sense when Dom’s dad delivers a passionate rant: “Why do I need to know how to spell!?”—revealing he also struggles with there, their, and they’re. Turns out, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

This week, the gang dives into the world of prisons. How would each of them survive behind bars? And what’s the real difference between punishment and rehabilitation? Tony shares insight from his time volunteering in a prison, while Dom somehow manages to link it all back to his chaotic dating life. Daliso also opens up about the time he died on stage—on a first date. Brutal all around.

This week, it’s Hate Languages—the darker flipside to last week’s topic. From selfishness and neglect to alienation and emotional poison, the gang dives into the habits and behaviours that slowly erode relationships. Dom shares his theory that 90% of people are selfish, and the group wrestles with whether love can survive when the well’s already been poisoned. It’s not all doom and gloom… but it is a little bleak.

This one’s audio-only because Dom deleted the video. Basic computer skills, Dom. How Do You Not Know This!? The real topic, though, is Love Languages. The gang dives into the five ways people give and receive affection, with detours into dirty talk, dating disasters, and what truly makes relationships tick. Turns out, emotional connection can be just as confusing for Dom as uploading the podcast.

This week is all about dating. Tony’s been out of the game for 19 years, Daliso is freshly back in, and Dom… went on a dating course with his dad. Yep, really. That course introduced him to the controversial world of the ‘Pick-Up Community’, prompting a lively debate—does it objectify women, or is it just extreme self-help? It’s part cringe, part confession, and very, very funny.

Daliso is back, and things get serious (and hilarious) as the gang dives into the world of censorship. Tony shares how a single offensive joke cost him £40,000 worth of cruise ship gigs, while Dom reveals he’s also been fired—from a golf course—for writing jokes on the clock. Daliso tops it off with a jaw-dropping story about causing national outrage in Malawi over a joke about his dad. Turns out, comedy can be dangerous business.

This week, special guest comedian John Cooper joins the podcast as they dive into the confusing, timey-wimey world of Doctor Who. Dom confesses his hatred for the show and admits he’s never understood why people care. John and Tony do their best to explain its cultural significance, while Dom imagines what a typical episode looks like—set in A&E. It’s Doctor Who like you’ve never (mis)understood it before.

Comedian Vince Atta joins the gang for a chaotic pop quiz spanning everything from the Roman Empire to Manchester’s industrial roots. Things kick off with Daliso impressions and stories, then veer into a conversation about local pride, the origin of the Manchester Bee, and the wildest of curveballs—Vince’s criminal past. Dom, as always, struggles to keep up, and somehow knows less about Manchester despite living there.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, the trio explores VE Day and the end of World War II—but things take a surprising turn when they discover Dom has never heard of Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese soldier who stayed hidden in the jungle for nearly 30 years after the war ended. The conversation then takes an even more unexpected detour when Dom asks if anyone’s ever wondered if they were gay. He opens up about life at boarding school and shares a few... revealing stories from his past.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, the gang tackles mythology—starting with the legend of King Arthur and the sword in the stone. Dom’s only prior knowledge? “He was a king… and his name was Arthur.” From there, things spiral into a clash of ancient tales and modern disinterest. Dom admits he’s recently been drawn to stoicism, prompting a lively chat about hedonism and philosophical worldviews. Tony and Daliso take turns retelling classic myths, while Dom struggles to see the appeal—after all, it’s hardly Breaking Bad, is it?

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, Tony decides it’s time to truly test the show’s concept—with a deep dive into primary school science. What starts as a simple quiz on the water cycle quickly turns into chaos when Dom admits he doesn’t know what clouds are or that they produce rain. Daliso is convinced no one can be this clueless, but Dom keeps the surprises coming with confusion over evaporation, mammals vs reptiles, cold-blooded animals, and even basic human anatomy. This might set a record for the number of times you find yourself asking, how do you not know this?

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, the gang dives into the world of conspiracy theories—from vaccine sceptics and secret cancer cures to the Roswell incident, which Dom initially mistakes for a type of butter. The chat quickly turns philosophical as they debate why conspiracies appeal to people living under elite-driven capitalism. Tensions rise when Daliso suggests there’s a shadowy, Illuminati-style group pulling the strings to prevent real change—while Tony argues that life’s just messier than that. With both sides digging in, it’s up to Dom to cast the deciding vote... and his logic may surprise you.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, Tony and Daliso attempt to teach Dom about Alan Turing, the codebreaker who helped end World War II—after being told he played Turing in The Imitation Game, Dom immediately derails the lesson by asking, “Who’s Benedict Cumberbatch?” The conversation spirals into a chaotic exploration of AI, complete with ChatGPT roasting all three hosts, and a detour into the mysterious world of cryptocurrency and its elusive founder, Satoshi Nakamoto.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, Dom grapples with being recognised from TikTok, Daliso talks about his appearance on the BBC’s Pilgrimage, and Tony’s shocked to see a comedian he knows pop up in a film. The episode takes a chaotic turn when an attempt to explore 20th century conspiracy theories is derailed by the revelation that Dom has no idea what Easter or Palm Sunday are—leaving Tony and Daliso to explain the resurrection to someone who only knows Jesus as “the guy who drank wine.”

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, comedians Daliso Chaponda, Tony Vino, and Dom Hatton-Woods take a trip through some of history’s biggest viral moments—before the internet was even a thing. From the Moon Landings to the infamous Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction and the intense slut shaming that followed, Dom gets a crash course in pop culture history. The trio also dives into the trial of O.J. Simpson and the racial tensions surrounding the Rodney King incident. On the lighter side, Dom explains how his knowledge gaps are affecting his love life—like the time he told a date he didn’t know who Cinderella was... needless to say the shoe didn’t fit.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, comedians Daliso Chaponda, Tony Vino, and Dom Hatton-Woods delve into the tumultuous life of King Henry VIII, who infamously had two of his six wives executed. Dom quips that such behavior would give women 'the ick' today, leading to a broader discussion on modern dating 'icks' and insights into Daliso's dating experiences. The conversation takes a humorous turn as Dom speculates on the possibility of Henry VIII’s eight-inch appendage. The trio also debates the best and worst films of all time and discusses the enigmatic street artist Banksy, including the incident where actor Christopher Walken painted over an original Banksy artwork.

In this episode of How Do You Not Know This?, comedians Daliso Chaponda, Tony Vino, and Dom Hatton-Woods put Dom’s literary knowledge to the test with classics like Romeo & Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, and Oliver Twist. To everyone's surprise, he actually knows more than expected. The conversation then takes a turn into the world of time capsules—what should we leave behind for future generations? Plus, Dom shares his unfiltered thoughts on the worst kinds of people on public transport.

In the debut episode of How Do You Not Know This?, comedians Daliso Chaponda, Tony Vino, and Dom Hatton-Woods discuss Dom's misspent private school education and the realities of bullying before tackling a much bigger question—does Dom have any idea how World War I started? Spoiler: He does not.