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* DoubleEntendre: Jack and especially Brandon are the main perpetrators of this trope. Taken UpToEleven during Science Corner, where Luke's scientific spiels are constantly derailed by the others' lowbrow humour.
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* DoubleEntendre: Jack and especially Brandon are the main perpetrators of this trope. Taken UpToEleven Exaggerated during Science Corner, where Luke's scientific spiels are constantly derailed by the others' lowbrow humour.
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* UpToEleven: Done frequently and without hesitation on several occasions. It has become a running gag that the cast tends to leap for the most outlandish or vulgar answers without any sort of build-up.
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* RantInducingSlight: Jack is prone to these.
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''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. Chaos ensues.
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''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. Chaos ensues.
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* {{Black Comedy}}: The podcast is pretty much built on this, discussing a number of dark topics with humour. Sometimes the news stories covered by the cast fall into this, too, such as the married father-of-three who drowned in a vat of chicken soup.
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* OnlySaneMan: Luke.
** Jack can become this when trying to get the conversations back on track, but is more likely to lapse into laughter and japes with the rest.
** Jack can become this when trying to get the conversations back on track, but is more likely to lapse into laughter and japes with the rest.
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** [[{{TheDreaded}} The repellent 'egg drink']] that George drank in India.
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** Everything involving Joe and his deadpan, messianic self-confidence.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcastically as an event of tear-jerking proportions.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcastically as an event of tear-jerking proportions.
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** Everything involving Joe and his deadpan, messianic self-confidence.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcasticallyself-confidence, as an event well as his well-documented hatred of tear-jerking proportions.animals.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcastically
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** Jack will often shout "What are you talking about?" repeatedly in response to a more eccentric non-sequitur.
*** Jack also tends to expand on funny scenarios by beginning "I '''love''' the idea that..."
*** Jack also tends to expand on funny scenarios by beginning "I '''love''' the idea that..."
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*** His more recent catchphrase "Pics or it didn't happen" has been adopted by the whole cast.
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The voice message from a disgruntled listener (who is a friend of the cast in real life) at the start of S1 E7 is this until it is explained at the very end of the episode.
->'''Alban:''' I hate you all. Hate. Hate.
->'''Alban:''' I hate you all. Hate. Hate.
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* ScienceMarchesOn: In Episode 3, the cast discusses the smallest chameleon in the world, ''Brookesia micra.'' Just four episodes later, Jack points out it has been usurped by a newly discovered species, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia_nana ''Brookesia nana'']], which also broke the record for the smallest reptile in the world. The new species was officially described in a scientific report published on the 28th January 2021, ''the same day Episode 3 was recorded.''
** The cast pokes fun at this, suggesting that the continuing evolution of knowledge could become a "content machine" for the podcast.
->'''Jack:''' We do a fact three weeks ago and then we come back three weeks later and go: "Guess what, guys? The fact we told you a couple weeks ago was a load of '''shit!'''"\\
'''George:''' It was a bollock the whole time. A bollock underneath our noses.
** The cast pokes fun at this, suggesting that the continuing evolution of knowledge could become a "content machine" for the podcast.
->'''Jack:''' We do a fact three weeks ago and then we come back three weeks later and go: "Guess what, guys? The fact we told you a couple weeks ago was a load of '''shit!'''"\\
'''George:''' It was a bollock the whole time. A bollock underneath our noses.
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[[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO ''Cloud Five'']] is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. Chaos ensues.
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The show airs on Sundays on its host platform Anchor/Spotify at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time.
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The show airs is available on Sundays on its host platform Anchor/Spotify at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://anchor.fm/cloudfive Anchor]], [[https://www.breaker.audio/cloud-five Breaker]], [[https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80NmYyYmU4MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Google Podcasts]], [[https://pca.st/6lkgueur Pocket Casts]], [[https://radiopublic.com/cloud-five-WwveyA RadioPublic]], [[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO Spotify]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time.
YouTube]]. It also has an [[https://www.instagram.com/cloudfivecast/ Instagram]] and [[https://twitter.com/CloudFiveCast Twitter]] account.
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* {{Catchphrase}}: "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this for the whole show. ** This is often shortened to simply "Bollocks!", which is often shouted by George on impulse.
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* {{Catchphrase}}: "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this for the whole show. show.
** This is often shortened to simply "Bollocks!", which is often shouted by George on impulse.
** This is often shortened to simply "Bollocks!", which is often shouted by George on impulse.
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* ScienceMarchesOn: In Episode 3, the cast discusses the smallest chameleon in the world, ''Brookesia micra.'' Just four episodes later, Jack points out it has been usurped by a newly discovered species, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia_nana ''Brookesia nana'']], which also broke the record for the smallest reptile in the world. The new species was officially described in a scientific report published on the 28th January 2021, ''the same day the episode was recorded.''
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* ScienceMarchesOn: In Episode 3, the cast discusses the smallest chameleon in the world, ''Brookesia micra.'' Just four episodes later, Jack points out it has been usurped by a newly discovered species, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia_nana ''Brookesia nana'']], which also broke the record for the smallest reptile in the world. The new species was officially described in a scientific report published on the 28th January 2021, ''the same day the episode Episode 3 was recorded.''
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''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. Chaos ensues.
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[[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO ''Cloud Five'' Five'']] is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. Chaos ensues.
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The show airs on Sundays on its host platform Anchor at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time. You can also listen to the show on [[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO Spotify]].
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The show airs on Sundays on its host platform Anchor Anchor/Spotify at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time. You can also listen to the show on [[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO Spotify]].
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* Running Gag: Numerous.
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-> '''Jack:''' Finally, Brandon's geology knowledge comes into play!
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** George's is the outdated [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMg3epr53Ns 'Buttery Biscuit Base' meme]], which he inexplicably hates.
* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The voice message from a disgruntled listener (who is a friend of the cast in real life) at the start of S1 E7 is this until it is explained at the very end of the episode.
->'''Alban:''' I hate you all. Hate. Hate.
* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The voice message from a disgruntled listener (who is a friend of the cast in real life) at the start of S1 E7 is this until it is explained at the very end of the episode.
->'''Alban:''' I hate you all. Hate. Hate.
** "That's getting cut out" is a regular, often unheeded catchphrase whenever someone makes a particularly crude or edgy joke.
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* DeadpanSnarker: All five hosts to an extent (as is the premise of the show) but particularly Jack and George.
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* CollectiveGroan: Usually the reaction to Joe's puns.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Frequently, to hilarious results.
* ConspiracyTheorist: Joe, from an outer-space tardigrade invasion to government-controlled birds.
* TheCuckoolanderWasRight: There have been one or two occasions when a member has been surprisingly correct with their sillier guesses. This is most applicable to Brandon, who has a knack for being so outlandish that he's right.
** For example, Brandon successfully guessed that US border control seized $2.82 million worth of cornflakes.
* ADayInTheLimelight: The boys were delighted when George got to present a section of Florida Man, which is usually Brandon's territory.
* DeadpanSnarker: All five hosts to an extent (as is the premise of the show) but particularlyJack and George.
Jack.
* TheDitz: Downplayed with Brandon. While he is perfectly capable of insight, his proclivity for tangential silliness is second to none except Joe.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Frequently, to hilarious results.
* ConspiracyTheorist: Joe, from an outer-space tardigrade invasion to government-controlled birds.
* TheCuckoolanderWasRight: There have been one or two occasions when a member has been surprisingly correct with their sillier guesses. This is most applicable to Brandon, who has a knack for being so outlandish that he's right.
** For example, Brandon successfully guessed that US border control seized $2.82 million worth of cornflakes.
* ADayInTheLimelight: The boys were delighted when George got to present a section of Florida Man, which is usually Brandon's territory.
* DeadpanSnarker: All five hosts to an extent (as is the premise of the show) but particularly
* TheDitz: Downplayed with Brandon. While he is perfectly capable of insight, his proclivity for tangential silliness is second to none except Joe.
* DudeNotFunny: While the group playfully discusses a hypothetical tiny tardigrade civilisation on the moon, Brandon throws in this curveball that prompts reactions of horror from the others:
->'''Brandon:''' Does that mean there'd be like tardigrade concentration camps and stuff?\\
'''Everyone:''' ''[horrified groaning]''
* EpicFail: Crossing over with WritersCannotDoMath. Jack's confident assertion that 30 metres = 330 metres remains a source of embarrassment. As he miserably declares just moments later: "I am the bollock."
->'''Luke:''' The species could fly more than 30 metres.\\
'''Jack:''' Woah! That's covering like 330 metres!\\
''[long silence]''
* EveryoneHasStandards: Very little is off the table when it comes to the Cloud Fivers' humour, with a notably dark conversation about the most effective way to cook a baby. However, some facts are met with appropriately disgusted responses, such as Emperor Nero's murder of his pregnant wife and replacing her with a castrated slave boy.
* FearlessFool: Brandon and Joe are perfectly fine with sounding like idiots for the sake of a joke. Averted with Jack, on the other hand, who was mortified about being considered a "fraud" after his disastrous mathematical fail (see EpicFail above).
* {{Foil}}: Luke to the rest of the hosts. His quiet, clear-headed demeanour starkly contrasts with the others' foolery.
->'''Brandon:''' Does that mean there'd be like tardigrade concentration camps and stuff?\\
'''Everyone:''' ''[horrified groaning]''
* EpicFail: Crossing over with WritersCannotDoMath. Jack's confident assertion that 30 metres = 330 metres remains a source of embarrassment. As he miserably declares just moments later: "I am the bollock."
->'''Luke:''' The species could fly more than 30 metres.\\
'''Jack:''' Woah! That's covering like 330 metres!\\
''[long silence]''
* EveryoneHasStandards: Very little is off the table when it comes to the Cloud Fivers' humour, with a notably dark conversation about the most effective way to cook a baby. However, some facts are met with appropriately disgusted responses, such as Emperor Nero's murder of his pregnant wife and replacing her with a castrated slave boy.
* FearlessFool: Brandon and Joe are perfectly fine with sounding like idiots for the sake of a joke. Averted with Jack, on the other hand, who was mortified about being considered a "fraud" after his disastrous mathematical fail (see EpicFail above).
* {{Foil}}: Luke to the rest of the hosts. His quiet, clear-headed demeanour starkly contrasts with the others' foolery.
* GeniusDitz: Both Brandon and Joe. Both demonstrate a keen knowledge for geology and Ancient Rome, respectively.
* GenreSavvy: The boys seem to be becoming this as the weeks go on, especially with Factoids, where they have become more adept at recognising Jack's double bluffs and identifying the bollocks.
* GovernmentConspiracy: One of Joe's favourite accusations.
* InsaneTrollLogic: A specialty for this show, especially from Brandon and/or Joe. Jack is usually quick to point this out.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: Joe, who insists that "real ones" know what the hell he's talking about, despite most of it being the above trope.
* LamePunReaction: The rest of the cast frequently to Joe's wildly inconsistent puns.
* LiteralMinded: Frequently PlayedForLaughs.
** After learning of the unorthodox horseriding sports of Kyrgyzstan:
-> '''Brandon:''' What are these guys ''on?''\\
'''Joe:''' [[{{CaptainObvious}} Horses]].
* ObfuscatingStupidity: A staple amongst the cast members, although to varying degrees, with Luke being to the lowest while Joe is the highest. Always PlayedForLaughs, usually as a NonSequitur answer to a Headliner or hypothetical.
* OffTheRails: Constantly, although most pronounced with Science Corner, when the boys delight in derailing Luke's erudite presentations with vulgar or surreal humour, locker-room {{DoubleEntendre}}s and meandering discussions about vaguely related topics.
* OnlySaneMan: Luke.
** Jack can become this when trying to get the conversations back on track, but is more likely to lapse into laughter and japes with the rest.
* OverlyLongGag: Thankfully averted with Brandon's 'horny ferrets' gag of Episode 6.
* PrecisionFStrike: Jack's accent has a habit of making his into these.
* PreemptiveShutUp: George's aforementioned loathing of "Buttery Biscuit Base" results in this:
-> ''[discussing the Mars rover landing]''\\
'''Luke:''' The rover touched down on the base, so kind of near the middle -\\
'''George:''' Don't say it, Jack.\\
''[Silence]''\\
'''Jack:''' Was it... perhaps...\\
''[Everyone begins shouting]]''
* GenreSavvy: The boys seem to be becoming this as the weeks go on, especially with Factoids, where they have become more adept at recognising Jack's double bluffs and identifying the bollocks.
* GovernmentConspiracy: One of Joe's favourite accusations.
* InsaneTrollLogic: A specialty for this show, especially from Brandon and/or Joe. Jack is usually quick to point this out.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: Joe, who insists that "real ones" know what the hell he's talking about, despite most of it being the above trope.
* LamePunReaction: The rest of the cast frequently to Joe's wildly inconsistent puns.
* LiteralMinded: Frequently PlayedForLaughs.
** After learning of the unorthodox horseriding sports of Kyrgyzstan:
-> '''Brandon:''' What are these guys ''on?''\\
'''Joe:''' [[{{CaptainObvious}} Horses]].
* ObfuscatingStupidity: A staple amongst the cast members, although to varying degrees, with Luke being to the lowest while Joe is the highest. Always PlayedForLaughs, usually as a NonSequitur answer to a Headliner or hypothetical.
* OffTheRails: Constantly, although most pronounced with Science Corner, when the boys delight in derailing Luke's erudite presentations with vulgar or surreal humour, locker-room {{DoubleEntendre}}s and meandering discussions about vaguely related topics.
* OnlySaneMan: Luke.
** Jack can become this when trying to get the conversations back on track, but is more likely to lapse into laughter and japes with the rest.
* OverlyLongGag: Thankfully averted with Brandon's 'horny ferrets' gag of Episode 6.
* PrecisionFStrike: Jack's accent has a habit of making his into these.
* PreemptiveShutUp: George's aforementioned loathing of "Buttery Biscuit Base" results in this:
-> ''[discussing the Mars rover landing]''\\
'''Luke:''' The rover touched down on the base, so kind of near the middle -\\
'''George:''' Don't say it, Jack.\\
''[Silence]''\\
'''Jack:''' Was it... perhaps...\\
''[Everyone begins shouting]]''
* RantInducingSlight: Jack is prone to these.
* RapidFireNo: A usual response from Jack when someone [[{{ComicallyMissingThePoint}} comically misunderstands or misinterprets]] something.
* RightForTheWrongReasons: A common occurrence, usually during Factoids. One such example is when the cast almost unanimously agrees that [[spoiler:lemmings jumping off cliffs en masse]] is a lie based on Jack's inability to remember the idiom associated with the animal, leading them to believe he had invented it.
* Running Gag: Numerous.
** Brandon is frequently teased for his passion for geology due to it being either A) boring or B) totally inapplicable to any situation. As such, Brandon is delighted when Luke hands over the reins during the Mars rover Science Corner.
-> '''Jack:''' Finally, Brandon's geology knowledge comes into play!
** [[{{TheDreaded}} The repellent 'egg drink']] that George drank in India.
** As per the page quote and show's {{Catchphrase}}, a common joke when someone unwittingly says something untrue or misleading is to proclaim "'''You''' are the bollock!"
** Everything involving Joe and his deadpan, messianic self-confidence.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcastically as an event of tear-jerking proportions.
** [[{{AvertedTrope}} Averted]] with Brandon's 'army of ferrets' joke, which persisted for approximately half of the eponymous episode before being forgotten. Jack [[{{LampshadedTrope}} lampshaded]] it at the end, to Brandon's dismay.
* ScienceMarchesOn: In Episode 3, the cast discusses the smallest chameleon in the world, ''Brookesia micra.'' Just four episodes later, Jack points out it has been usurped by a newly discovered species, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia_nana ''Brookesia nana'']], which also broke the record for the smallest reptile in the world. The new species was officially described in a scientific report published on the 28th January 2021, ''the same day the episode was recorded.''
** The cast pokes fun at this, suggesting that the continuing evolution of knowledge could become a "content machine" for the podcast.
->'''Jack:''' We do a fact three weeks ago and then we come back three weeks later and go: "Guess what, guys? The fact we told you a couple weeks ago was a load of '''shit!'''"\\
...\\
'''George:''' It was a bollock the whole time. A bollock underneath our noses.
* SerialEscalation: Jack points out that this is often averted with many of the jokes made by Joe and Brandon, describing it as 'taking the lift' to the top of 'the stairs of comedy'
* SmartPeopleKnowLatin: Subverted with Joe, who is a Latin student but most commonly plays the role of {{Cloudcuckoolander}} on the show.
* SophisticatedAsHell: A la QI, the show can slide quickly from incisive and interesting factual discussion to loud, crass humour. Most pronounced with Jack and Brandon, who ironically have the [[{{IAmVeryBritish}} poshest voices]] while making the dirtiest jokes.
* SirSwearsALot: Jack definitely has the foulest mouth on the show.
* {{Squick}}: The show does not shy away from more [[{{NauseaFuel}} nausea-inducing]] topics, and many of the stories and facts discussed get this reaction in-universe.
** Much of S1 E2 is this, with discussions ranging from vaginal steaming to the Victorians eating tapeworms to climbing inside a whale carcass.
** The news story about a UK woman and her family drinking urine to ward off COVID-19 provokes this, as does the ensuing discussion about urophagia as alternative medicine.
*** In the same episode, George's story about the Florida woman crushing her boyfriend's genitals unsurprisingly gets this reaction from every member of the (entirely male) cast.
*** In the same episode but to a lesser extent, Jack's story about leaving a banana in a lunchbox by a radiator for six weeks.
* ThatCameOutWrong: A number of times, usually pointed out by Jack.
->''[When discussing diversifying the Florida Man segment]''\\
'''Brandon:''' One day, I'm gonna find a Florida Baby.\\
'''Jack:''' I feel like you may want to rephrase that statement.
* ToiletHumour: Not always, but it can happen, and is usually shouted down amidst noises of horror and hilarity. It can be rather unavoidable due to the nature of some topics discussed, such as the aforementioned urophagia as a COVID prevention tactic.
* TokenEvilTeammate: While Joe's chaotic behaviour may indicate he is this, Brandon actually fits the role much better, as demonstrated by his more morbid jokes about [[{{CrossingTheLineTwice}} grilling babies.]]
* RapidFireNo: A usual response from Jack when someone [[{{ComicallyMissingThePoint}} comically misunderstands or misinterprets]] something.
* RightForTheWrongReasons: A common occurrence, usually during Factoids. One such example is when the cast almost unanimously agrees that [[spoiler:lemmings jumping off cliffs en masse]] is a lie based on Jack's inability to remember the idiom associated with the animal, leading them to believe he had invented it.
* Running Gag: Numerous.
** Brandon is frequently teased for his passion for geology due to it being either A) boring or B) totally inapplicable to any situation. As such, Brandon is delighted when Luke hands over the reins during the Mars rover Science Corner.
-> '''Jack:''' Finally, Brandon's geology knowledge comes into play!
** [[{{TheDreaded}} The repellent 'egg drink']] that George drank in India.
** As per the page quote and show's {{Catchphrase}}, a common joke when someone unwittingly says something untrue or misleading is to proclaim "'''You''' are the bollock!"
** Everything involving Joe and his deadpan, messianic self-confidence.
** The Dutch confiscating lorry drivers' ham sandwiches is often cited sarcastically as an event of tear-jerking proportions.
** [[{{AvertedTrope}} Averted]] with Brandon's 'army of ferrets' joke, which persisted for approximately half of the eponymous episode before being forgotten. Jack [[{{LampshadedTrope}} lampshaded]] it at the end, to Brandon's dismay.
* ScienceMarchesOn: In Episode 3, the cast discusses the smallest chameleon in the world, ''Brookesia micra.'' Just four episodes later, Jack points out it has been usurped by a newly discovered species, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia_nana ''Brookesia nana'']], which also broke the record for the smallest reptile in the world. The new species was officially described in a scientific report published on the 28th January 2021, ''the same day the episode was recorded.''
** The cast pokes fun at this, suggesting that the continuing evolution of knowledge could become a "content machine" for the podcast.
->'''Jack:''' We do a fact three weeks ago and then we come back three weeks later and go: "Guess what, guys? The fact we told you a couple weeks ago was a load of '''shit!'''"\\
...\\
'''George:''' It was a bollock the whole time. A bollock underneath our noses.
* SerialEscalation: Jack points out that this is often averted with many of the jokes made by Joe and Brandon, describing it as 'taking the lift' to the top of 'the stairs of comedy'
* SmartPeopleKnowLatin: Subverted with Joe, who is a Latin student but most commonly plays the role of {{Cloudcuckoolander}} on the show.
* SophisticatedAsHell: A la QI, the show can slide quickly from incisive and interesting factual discussion to loud, crass humour. Most pronounced with Jack and Brandon, who ironically have the [[{{IAmVeryBritish}} poshest voices]] while making the dirtiest jokes.
* SirSwearsALot: Jack definitely has the foulest mouth on the show.
* {{Squick}}: The show does not shy away from more [[{{NauseaFuel}} nausea-inducing]] topics, and many of the stories and facts discussed get this reaction in-universe.
** Much of S1 E2 is this, with discussions ranging from vaginal steaming to the Victorians eating tapeworms to climbing inside a whale carcass.
** The news story about a UK woman and her family drinking urine to ward off COVID-19 provokes this, as does the ensuing discussion about urophagia as alternative medicine.
*** In the same episode, George's story about the Florida woman crushing her boyfriend's genitals unsurprisingly gets this reaction from every member of the (entirely male) cast.
*** In the same episode but to a lesser extent, Jack's story about leaving a banana in a lunchbox by a radiator for six weeks.
* ThatCameOutWrong: A number of times, usually pointed out by Jack.
->''[When discussing diversifying the Florida Man segment]''\\
'''Brandon:''' One day, I'm gonna find a Florida Baby.\\
'''Jack:''' I feel like you may want to rephrase that statement.
* ToiletHumour: Not always, but it can happen, and is usually shouted down amidst noises of horror and hilarity. It can be rather unavoidable due to the nature of some topics discussed, such as the aforementioned urophagia as a COVID prevention tactic.
* TokenEvilTeammate: While Joe's chaotic behaviour may indicate he is this, Brandon actually fits the role much better, as demonstrated by his more morbid jokes about [[{{CrossingTheLineTwice}} grilling babies.]]
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* UpToEleven: Done frequently and without hesitation on several occasions. It has become a running gag that the cast tends to leap for the most outlandish or vulgar answers without any sort of build-up.
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''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. HilarityEnsues.
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''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. HilarityEnsues.
Chaos ensues.
* {{Angrish}}: Jack has a tendency to splutter incoherently when confronted with a particularly preposterous answer. Joe is usually the best at inducing this.
* BerserkButton: Jack's button is [[{{HairTriggerTemper}} fairly fragile]]. When one of the other hosts (usually Joe or Brandon) raises a particularly irrational point or unorthodox line of reasoning, expect a sarcastic and spluttering tirade from Jack in response.
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* {{Catchphrase}}: Many, especially by Joe.
** "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this.
** "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this.
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* CaptainObvious: It seems a goal to avert this as much as possible in the hosts' answers to Headliners, especially by Brandon.
* {{Catchphrase}}:Many, especially by Joe.
**"Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this.this for the whole show. ** This is often shortened to simply "Bollocks!", which is often shouted by George on impulse.
** Jack will often shout "What are you talking about?" repeatedly in response to a more eccentric non-sequitur.
*** Jack also tends to expand on funny scenarios by beginning "I '''love''' the idea that..."
** Joe is a veritable catchphrase machine, and uses his catchphrases even when their applicability is doubtful.
*** "I'm built different"
*** "They like it/He likes it" or some other variation thereof.
*** "You got baited" when someone is shocked, tricked or otherwise duped.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Each member has their moments, but Brandon and Joe fit the bill most aptly.
** Brandon has a habit of coming up with long-winded, overly detailed scenarios in response to questions. For example, when asked "How would you get revenge on a spiteful ex-lover?", his answer is a lengthy spiel involving countless contrivances and shifting seasons and locations.
** Many of Joe's theories are ruthlessly mocked by the others for their outlandishness, such as earthquakes forming cracks through which one can jump to the Earth's core, and "setting fire to the ground" to eradicate invading tardigrades.
* DeadpanSnarker: All five hosts to an extent (as is the premise of the show) but particularly Jack and George.
* {{Catchphrase}}:
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** Jack will often shout "What are you talking about?" repeatedly in response to a more eccentric non-sequitur.
*** Jack also tends to expand on funny scenarios by beginning "I '''love''' the idea that..."
** Joe is a veritable catchphrase machine, and uses his catchphrases even when their applicability is doubtful.
*** "I'm built different"
*** "They like it/He likes it" or some other variation thereof.
*** "You got baited" when someone is shocked, tricked or otherwise duped.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Each member has their moments, but Brandon and Joe fit the bill most aptly.
** Brandon has a habit of coming up with long-winded, overly detailed scenarios in response to questions. For example, when asked "How would you get revenge on a spiteful ex-lover?", his answer is a lengthy spiel involving countless contrivances and shifting seasons and locations.
** Many of Joe's theories are ruthlessly mocked by the others for their outlandishness, such as earthquakes forming cracks through which one can jump to the Earth's core, and "setting fire to the ground" to eradicate invading tardigrades.
* DeadpanSnarker: All five hosts to an extent (as is the premise of the show) but particularly Jack and George.
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* {{Understatement}}: A lampshaded example:
-> (''After describing a Florida man who was shot for knocking on someone's door while naked'')\\
'''Brandon:''' Clearly, he was shook by this naked man so he retaliated probably a bit harshly...\\
'''George:''' "A ''bit'' harshly."\\
'''Jack:''' A mild overreaction.
-> (''After describing a Florida man who was shot for knocking on someone's door while naked'')\\
'''Brandon:''' Clearly, he was shook by this naked man so he retaliated probably a bit harshly...\\
'''George:''' "A ''bit'' harshly."\\
'''Jack:''' A mild overreaction.
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* "Headliners", a game where Jack reads out three wacky headlines with key words missing, and the boys have to fill in the gaps. This often leads to further discussion about the stories and related personal anecdotes.
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* "Headliners", a game where Jack reads out three wacky headlines with key words missing, and the boys others have to fill in the gaps. This often leads to further discussion about the stories and related personal anecdotes.
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* "Science Corner", presented by Luke, where he guides the boys and the audience through his choice of scientific discovery/biological fact.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. The boys must "identify the bollocks" before they learn the context behind the facts.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. The boys must "identify the bollocks" before they learn the context behind the facts.
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* "Science Corner", presented by Luke, where he guides the boys others and the audience through his choice of scientific discovery/biological fact.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. Theboys others must "identify the bollocks" before they learn the context behind the facts.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. The
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* TheAce: While he's just as silly as the rest, Brandon seems to have surprising luck when it comes to correctly guessing Headliners and Factoids.
* AreYouPonderingWhatImPondering: Nonsensical non-sequiturs are a cornerstone of the show. This is particularly prevalent in Headliners, but also pops up when one of the hosts asks a hypothetical question and receives some... interesting answers.
* AreYouPonderingWhatImPondering: Nonsensical non-sequiturs are a cornerstone of the show. This is particularly prevalent in Headliners, but also pops up when one of the hosts asks a hypothetical question and receives some... interesting answers.
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->''"Can ''you'' identify the bollocks?"''
-->-- '''Jack'''
''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. HilarityEnsues.
Hosted by self-described "irreverent imbeciles" Jack Mackay, Brandon Hattam, George Farrington, Joe Monk and Luke Potter, the podcast is divided into five main segments:
* "Headliners", a game where Jack reads out three wacky headlines with key words missing, and the boys have to fill in the gaps. This often leads to further discussion about the stories and related personal anecdotes.
* "This Week in Weird" makes up the main body of the show, acting as a kind of general discussion segment, often based around strange news stories from that week.
* "Florida Man" is positioned midway through This Week in Weird, where Brandon reveals his favourite stories from that week detailing the (usually criminal) activities of Floridians.
* "Science Corner", presented by Luke, where he guides the boys and the audience through his choice of scientific discovery/biological fact.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. The boys must "identify the bollocks" before they learn the context behind the facts.
The show airs on Sundays on its host platform Anchor at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time. You can also listen to the show on [[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO Spotify]].
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!! This show contains examples of:
* {{CallBack}}: Many, often linking jokes to topics mentioned earlier in the episode. Sometimes, call-backs to previous episodes crop up in later ones. The Dutch border control confiscating ham sandwiches is a frequent example.
* {{Catchphrase}}: Many, especially by Joe.
** "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this.
* DoubleEntendre: Jack and especially Brandon are the main perpetrators of this trope. Taken UpToEleven during Science Corner, where Luke's scientific spiels are constantly derailed by the others' lowbrow humour.
* FunWithHomophones: When discussing what led chess to be banned in Soviet Antarctica, Brandon suggests that one man killed his comrade after his pawn was taken. Jack mishears it as... another word. HilarityEnsues.
* PungeonMaster: Joe, whose puns vary from witty to nonsensical.
** The whole group (except Luke) in S1 E7, when they partake in an escalating pun war involving variations of El Chapo's name that leaves them in peals of laughter.
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[[caption-width-right:350:The ''Cloud Five'' logo]]
->''"Can ''you'' identify the bollocks?"''
-->-- '''Jack'''
''Cloud Five'' is an ongoing weekly podcast where five sarcastic British idiots give their two cents on current events and interesting trivia, along with tangents and anecdotes galore. HilarityEnsues.
Hosted by self-described "irreverent imbeciles" Jack Mackay, Brandon Hattam, George Farrington, Joe Monk and Luke Potter, the podcast is divided into five main segments:
* "Headliners", a game where Jack reads out three wacky headlines with key words missing, and the boys have to fill in the gaps. This often leads to further discussion about the stories and related personal anecdotes.
* "This Week in Weird" makes up the main body of the show, acting as a kind of general discussion segment, often based around strange news stories from that week.
* "Florida Man" is positioned midway through This Week in Weird, where Brandon reveals his favourite stories from that week detailing the (usually criminal) activities of Floridians.
* "Science Corner", presented by Luke, where he guides the boys and the audience through his choice of scientific discovery/biological fact.
* "Factoids" closes the show, where Jack reads out three 'facts' - two are true, while one is a lie. The boys must "identify the bollocks" before they learn the context behind the facts.
The show airs on Sundays on its host platform Anchor at 7pm GMT, with a [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73TC91CoOAXDXK2YChBi0Q YouTube]] upload at the same time. You can also listen to the show on [[https://open.spotify.com/show/01bjw6ycEnMxS0Jq1hm3oO Spotify]].
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!! This show contains examples of:
* {{CallBack}}: Many, often linking jokes to topics mentioned earlier in the episode. Sometimes, call-backs to previous episodes crop up in later ones. The Dutch border control confiscating ham sandwiches is a frequent example.
* {{Catchphrase}}: Many, especially by Joe.
** "Identify the bollocks", the tagline for the Factoids segment, has become this.
* DoubleEntendre: Jack and especially Brandon are the main perpetrators of this trope. Taken UpToEleven during Science Corner, where Luke's scientific spiels are constantly derailed by the others' lowbrow humour.
* FunWithHomophones: When discussing what led chess to be banned in Soviet Antarctica, Brandon suggests that one man killed his comrade after his pawn was taken. Jack mishears it as... another word. HilarityEnsues.
* PungeonMaster: Joe, whose puns vary from witty to nonsensical.
** The whole group (except Luke) in S1 E7, when they partake in an escalating pun war involving variations of El Chapo's name that leaves them in peals of laughter.
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