We kicked off the new year with something a little different — the Rubbish Talk 2025 Quiz. Instead of our usual deep dives, Alasdair and Jane handed the reins to Mia, the podcast’s producer and marketing coordinator, who put together a multiple-choice quiz looking back over a busy year of episodes, guests, and stats.

The quiz tested memories of some standout guests from 2025, as well as questions on listener numbers, global reach, and which episodes proved most popular — with a few surprises along the way.

Friendly rivalry quickly took over as Jane and Alasdair battled it out question by question, debating everything from cows’ teeth to recycling in the Falkland Islands. Despite some confident guesses (and a few wrong turns), it turned into a close contest right to the very end.

It’s a fun, relaxed episode that celebrates the conversations, people, and listeners that made 2025 such a strong year for the podcast. If you’ve dipped in and out of episodes — or just fancy a lighter listen — this one’s for you.

Now’s the perfect time to go back and catch up on any Rubbish Talk episodes from 2025 you might have missed.

As always, a huge thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared an episode, or got in touch over the year. Here’s to even more rubbish talk in 2026!