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There's something seriously wrong when you put your underpants on backwards in the morning, but that discomfort pales in comparison to what awaits our hosts in this wildly imaginative episode of Three Word Story.

We journey to South Africa to discover the Tokoloshi, a mischievous mythical creature from Zulu and Xhosa folklore that spreads misfortune and can only be kept at bay by elevating your bed on bricks. Dylan shares childhood memories of this cultural belief before James counters with his own mythical creation from "Turkmenistan" – a preposterous being that's half turkey, half man, and half Stan (yes, that's one and a half beings, because mythical creatures don't follow mathematical rules).

The episode transforms when we meet Slimothy, an aspiring rapper with questionable talents who attempts to freestyle using our three words: ticking, toolbar, and ample. His increasingly confident performances build to an unexpected showdown that leaves everyone questioning their sanity and accents.

But the true heart of this episode emerges when James transforms Dylan into an elven squire suffering from a painful anus. What follows is an epic quest complete with a noble steed named Hooves, enchanted forests filled with deadly riddles, rivers guarded by creatures that turn you to stone, and ultimately, the Cave of No Return where the mythical amulet of Anusol awaits. With dice rolls determining fate at every turn, this unpredictable adventure showcases the wild improvisational spirit that makes Three Word Story unlike anything else in your podcast feed.

Join us next week when we flip our format – choosing three words ourselves and using them to discover a random location that must be incorporated into our story. What three words would you choose?

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Step into a world of underground wonders as James and Dylan embark on an improvisational journey to discover hidden civilizations beneath our feet. Using the What Three Words app as their guide, they transport listeners to mysterious caves with fascinating histories and supernatural connections.

The adventure begins with James recounting his recent visit to Team Lab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi, where immersive digital art installations create magical experiences—though somewhat marred by holiday crowds. His vivid descriptions of interactive projections and impossibly black spheres set the stage for our exploration of other mysterious spaces.

When searching for underground lairs, Dylan takes us to Ecuador's Cueva de los Teos, speculating about connections to El Dorado myths and the possibility of civilizations living deep within Earth's core. Meanwhile, James shares his personal experiences at Wookiee Hole in Somerset, England, where childhood fears of an animatronic witch gave way to adult encounters with unexplainable phenomena that left him questioning his skepticism about the supernatural.

The episode features two brilliant improvisational segments that showcase the hosts' quick wit and historical imagination. First, Dylan transforms into time-traveling Napoleon Bonaparte, who's eager to set the record straight about his height (he insists he's 5'7") and his numerous romance novels. Then James crafts an alternative history where social media platforms like "Instagram" and "YouTube" were actually invented in 1662 Nuremberg through mass-produced pencils and sheep-skin scrolls—complete with the same toxic comment sections we know today.

Whether you're fascinated by underground mysteries, historical reimaginings, or just love spontaneous comedy, this episode delivers with the perfect blend of research and absurdity. Subscribe now and join us next week as we search for locations where you might find mythical creatures!

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Prepare for absolute chaos as James and Dylan set the podcast on fire with their most frenetic, sweat-soaked episode yet. What begins as a simple challenge to create stories from three random words quickly spirals into a masterclass of improvised madness spanning gladiators, genies, and holiday reimaginings.

The journey kicks off with nostalgic reminiscing about the 90s TV phenomenon Gladiators, complete with character names from both UK and South African versions. Dylan shares his thoughts on the new Lilo and Stitch movie before the hosts dive into their main challenge: selecting locations where they might find genies, generating three random words, and crafting stories from them.

James takes us on an unexpected educational expedition to "Papua New Genie" (his deliberately misspelled version of Papua New Guinea), revealing fascinating facts about this island nation with 840 languages. His deep dive into online reviews for a small lodge becomes an absurdist commentary on internet rating culture, as he questions why people giving five-star written reviews would only award three stars.

Meanwhile, Dylan explores how holidays could be improved, proposing that Valentine's Day should be split into two celebrations: a traditional one for couples and "V-Day" for singles looking to connect. His holiday "remodels" extend to combining Groundhog Day with April Fool's, creating a system where a groundhog's behavior determines when people can pull pranks, making the day unpredictable and fresh.

The rising temperature in the studio becomes a character itself as both hosts repeatedly mention how they're "sweating their twats off" in the heat. This physical discomfort adds another layer to the already chaotic energy, culminating in James role-playing phone calls to Dylan's fictional "Big D's University" with increasingly ridiculous course inquiries.

Subscribe now to hear next week's equally unhinged adventure as the hosts search for entrances to underground civilizations. Trust us – you won't find another podcast that combines educational tidbits, holiday reformation, and sweaty improv quite like Three Word Story.

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