Going Deep With David Rees

David attempts to eavesdrop on his friends and old bosses after learning about inconspicuous listening techniques and receiving pointers from a former CIA operative.

David studies how to throw a punch and avoid being hit, and learns what happens when a punch connects. Boxing champion Bernard Hopkins is recruited to deliver David's first real blow.

David collects information from a professional cricket player, a billiards shark and two physics professors in order to learn how to properly bounce a ball.

David meets with comic Paul F Tompkins as he attempts to improve his personal signature.