Book Shambles Returns

A NEW LIMITED SERIES OF THE ACCLAIMED PODCAST

Episode one is recorded live at the Wolverhampton Literature Festival with Robin and Josie discussing Josie’s debut book. Extended video version available exclusiely for Patreon subscribers.

Nine Lessons 2024

Dec 13, 14 and 15

First guests announced now! We are back for three nights and a matinee of our patented, pioneering special brand of science variety mayhem at Kings Place in London. Tickets on sale now!

Curious People

An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & Compendium

Watch our brand new feature length documentary film that charts the history of a science entertainment phenomen. Out now, entirely for free!

New Episode of An Uncanny Hour

PART THREE OUT NOW

Stewart Lee and Robin Ince sit in a saloon and chat about some Italian Western films you’ve probably never heard of in this Patreon Exclusive series. 

About Us

Indie creators of content for the curious

We formed The Cosmic Shambles Network over a decade ago to create independent content fuelled by curiosity. We create documentaries, podcasts & live shows covering everything from science, books, comedy, music and more!

By teaming up with some of the biggest and best names in science and entertainment, we invite you to dive in with us and explore a Universe of interesting things, with interesting people, in our uniquely Shambolic style.

Live Events

Documentaries

Podcasts

Web Series

Blogs

Merchandise

What We Make and Do

Documentaries

We create exciting, independent and original feature documentary films and series that explore human curiosity in all its forms from science to art.

Live Events

Find out where you can next see our unique brand of science variety, comedy and music live on stage or revisit some of our previous major events and shows.

Podcasts

We produce a huge range of critically acclaimed and popular podcasts including Book Shambles, They’ve Made Us, Brain Yapping and Science Shambles.

Web Series

Our web series range from short discussions to livestreams to deep dive documentary series. There’s something for everyone.

Blogs

Exclusive articles from some of the best science writers around including Dean Burnett, Helen Czerski, Robin Ince and Jon Butterworth.

Short Form

We make lots of original short form content for our Instagram page including the popular ‘Robin’s Book Corner’.

Tour and Event Production

Not only can we produce bespoke events for your festival and alike but we also tour and manage shows for other speakers and performers.

Merch & Book Store

Get yourself some official Shambles merch or get signed copies of our performers books at our online indie bookstore.

Who Are We?

Meet Team Shambles

Here’s some of the people who make Shambles happen and our key contributors.