Brain vs Bot Podcast

This week, the Brain vs Bot crew tackle one of life’s trickiest quests: making friends as an adult—without the cringe. Neil pitches Friendcation, the holiday matchmaking experience for instant bonding, Jon has a mystery up his sleeve, and Rita… she’s engineered a scientifically flawless system that turns chance encounters into lifelong companionship.Expect bold ideas, social experiments, and the occasional weird twist involving beans (don’t ask).Who will come up with the ultimate friendship formula? And will anyone here actually make a new friend? Press play and prepare for the least awkward social gathering ever.

Strap in for a wild ride as the Brain vs Bot team imagine an entirely new themed land to drop straight into the world’s biggest parks. Neil dreams up attractions that defy the laws of health and safety, Jon brings in immersive worlds steeped in charm, and Rita… she’s designed a perfectly optimised guest experience that just might control your every move.Expect roller coasters with a twist, food stalls you’ll never forget, and lands so immersive you might not want to leave—if Rita lets you.Which new land will have you queueing for hours, and which will be shut down before the ribbon is even cut? Step right up to find out.

Wands at the ready! In this magical episode, the hosts take a trip to Hogwarts and invent a brand-new House to rival Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Expect bold colours, unique founders, and creatures you won’t find in the Fantastic Beasts index.Neil and Jon dig into deep wizarding lore, but Rita arrives with a House built on data, psychological profiles, and maybe even a dash of dark magic.Will the Sorting Hat glitch out? Or will this new House become the future favourite of Potterheads everywhere?Accio imagination—this one's going to be spellbinding.

Things get spooky this week as the Brain vs Bot crew summon cursed items from the depths of their imaginations. Neil and Jon conjure haunted combs, sinister 10p pieces, and eerie backstories steeped in urban legend. But Rita? She’s crafted a techno-horror artifact so chilling, it might just haunt your dreams and your Wi-Fi.Expect clicks in the night, haunted monitors, and backstories that blend folklore, fear, and full-blown creep factor.Which cursed object will reign supreme—and which will vanish under mysterious circumstances? Listen, if you dare.

In this high-bounce episode of Brain vs Bot, the hosts are on a mission to create the world’s next great ball sport. Neil and Jon dive headfirst into wild, competitive ideas—one inspired by zorbing chaos, another by TikTok-worthy skill shots and stealth tactics. But Rita is here to level the playing field with a rulebook written in cold logic and maximum excitement.Will a human-designed sport dominate global stadiums… or will Rita invent a new Olympic event using only algorithms and bounce physics?Suit up, pick your team, and prepare for the ultimate match-up of creativity and calculated competition.

Hold onto your handlebars—it’s time to rethink how we move through the modern city.This week on Brain vs Bot, your hosts pitch bold new solutions for green urban transport. No fossil fuels. No traffic jams. No bad vibes. Just wild ideas with a focus on sustainability, fun, and maybe a little danger.One idea soars through the sky. Another reimagines the morning commute as a thrill ride. Meanwhile, Rita optimises travel time using behavioural data, wind dynamics, and an unsettling amount of urban topography.The future is fast, green, and probably suspended in mid-air. Climb in.

In this dough-fuelled episode of Brain vs Bot, your hosts take on the delicious challenge of creating the next big Italian pizza restaurant—from concept to crust. But this isn’t just about margheritas and marinara.Each pitch must bring a wild new USP to the table: unexpected toppings, bold business models, and the kind of brand identity that could make even the most traditional nonna do a double take.Expect big flavours, bigger egos, and an AI-generated pizzeria that might know your order before you do. Is this the future of Italian dining, or a pizza-fuelled descent into madness? Either way, it’s piping hot.

In this dystopian future episode of Brain vs Bot, your hosts are tasked with solving one of humanity’s biggest evolutionary twists yet: what happens when we all have to hibernate for 3 months every year?Neil, Jon and AI co-host Rita have been appointed to the Global Hibernation Council, and each must pitch their bold new vision for a world built around seasonal sleep. From shifting economies and rotating slumber schedules to ultra-secure homes and dream-powered energy grids, nothing is off the (very cozy) table.Will humanity adapt with grace, or will it snooze itself into chaos? Bundle up — this one gets weird.

In this organically odd episode of Brain vs Bot, your hosts dig deep—literally—to invent a brand new vegetable. Not a GM tweak or trendy hybrid, but a full-on, never-before-seen edible plant that could (maybe) change how we eat.One host brings flavour, folklore, and a touch of culinary chaos. The other dreams up a vegetable so beautiful it belongs in a gallery. Meanwhile, Rita applies botanical taxonomy, climate modelling, and colour theory to create a perfectly engineered super-root.Will human creativity unearth the next kale? Or will Rita’s veggie go viral before it’s even planted? Either way, this episode is un-peel-ievably good.