Record of the Day Podcast

Our Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday may be holed up in his apartment, but he's got a microphone and he's using it to broadcast his favourite Record of the Day from the Guinness World Records archives. If, like Craig, you're stuck at home and looking to take your mind off the news or just want to arm yourself with some quirky, fun facts, listen below or subscribe now!

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