
The Unmade Podcast
A podcast about ideas for podcasts
Tim Hein and Brady Haran · The Unmade Podcast
Show overview
The Unmade Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 219 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 49 min and 1h 6m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 45 episodes published.
From the publisher
Tim and Brady discuss ideas for podcasts that they will never make.
Latest Episodes
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A Momentous Day

177: The Problem with American Toilets
Tim and Brady discuss more annoying words, more Wesleys come out of the woodwork, a swimming controversy, guitars, a famous koala, and the ways of America (including toilet design).And then retire to this week’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/153921409Who won prizes this week? Find out here at the Marble Races - https://www.patreon.com/posts/leap-of-faith-on-153643954Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://youtu.be/JLVNrcaKx7EUSEFUL LINKSPictures associated with this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-177-pictures John Wesley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_WesleyWesTley (note the T - Brady’s bad) - https://princessbride.fandom.com/wiki/Westley_(book) The swimming photo for patrons (Brady and Tim shirtless in the pool - just barely safe for work) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/153919646Mirboo North - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirboo_NorthSam the Koala - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_(koala)Pictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/153921409Patrons can get the Request Room into their normal podcast feeds after joining.

176: Moon Boots and Magic Mountain
Tim and Brady discuss a victorious moment, Wesley in New York, more Wesleys, annoying phrases, interruptions, a sentimental spoon, and a weird identification game?Catch the missing Moon segment (we had some fun with it) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/152705412And catch this week’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/152710897Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://youtu.be/CXmwVzqcSawUSEFUL LINKSPhotos to accompany this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-176-picturesPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/152710897 Catch the bonus Moon of the Week (it is a video) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/152705412Check for Spoon of the Week cards (only occasionally are a few packs in stock) - https://posh-as-cushions.myshopify.com/products/spoon-of-the-week-collector-cards

Special: A Revealing Episode
Tim and Brady unveil six interesting things - including a letter from Tom Hanks and a first glimpse of our Big Rocking Horse music video.Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/P_DT7dwGI8YImages to accompany this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-revealing-picturesOr… Even more and better images of the letter, cards, and other related stuff for Stakeholders on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/151007940Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSThe episode and awarding of the Brady Haran medal to Tom Hanks - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/episode169 Tim receives a Hanks-signed book for his birthday - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/episode81The previous glasses episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/special-changing-glassesPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week

175: Pie Detector
Tim and Brady discuss all sorts of stuff, including lies, ties, pies, icebergs, kangaroo private parts… Plus a whole bunch more.Click here for today’s bonus Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/150449302And here for Tim’s glasses ‘movie’ on the streets of Adelaide - https://www.patreon.com/posts/149771926Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSMost recent marble race for Stakeholders (with Tim’s punditry) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/147820374Photos to accompany the episode, especially of Australian coats of arms and Kangaroo nether regions - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-175-picturesBrady shares his tie anecdote on Objectivity (see the ties) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HThWcm4d-CMSA Tailors & Drapers - https://satailorsanddrapers.com.au/The Titanic Iceberg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceberg_that_sank_the_TitanicWhen Brady saw the Platypus Type Specimen - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4547151.stmPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/150449302

Special: Changing of the Glasses
We discuss Tim’s new glasses - plus a bit of dentistry. See the YouTube version of this episode for lots of amusing pictures of Tim in glasses over the years - https://youtu.be/QHXraDErEaMAnd here is Tim’s bonus ‘home video’ wearing his glasses for the first time in Adelaide - https://www.patreon.com/posts/149771926Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/USEFUL LINKSTim glasses photo gallery: https://www.unmade.fm/tim-glasses-photosDita New Yorkers - https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/dita-new-yorker-frame-frame-geek--150307706283444989/Moscot Lemtosh - https://moscot.com/en-vg/products/lemtosh?variant=8187774042216Moscot Gelt - https://moscot.com/en-vg/products/gelt?variant=8187760246888

174: Let’s Form a Boy Band
Tim and Brady discuss latest marble news, forming a boy band, big earthworms, boredom - plus various other things.Here’s today’s accompanying Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/148135224The latest marble races (with Brady’s commentary and Tim’s punditry) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/marble-racing-147820374And the Glacial Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/glacialSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSTake That - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_ThatNew Kids on the Block - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kids_on_the_BlockPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekGippsland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GippslandThe Dairy Centre - https://www.agfg.com.au/attraction/australian-dairy-centre-7593The Big Earthworm (is no more) - https://www.pisra.com.au/the-demise-of-the-giant-worm/Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/148135224

Ultimate Fantasy Advent Calendar (full compilation)
Here are all the gifts Brady and Tim shared for Advent in 2025.Patreon supporters will have enjoyed these daily through December. But don’t miss our newly appended outro (about 3:58:00)And Patrons can go to the Request Room for a final chat, debrief, and questions about the process - plus some general festive chat and a “mini Christmas sermon” from Tim.The Request Room Christmas Special - https://www.patreon.com/posts/146498257If you’d like to play a bingo game while listening, here is a grid (contains spoilers) - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/t/6949ab9632295c68ccec89ab/1766435747220/mega+grid.jpgSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the episode on YouTube with accompanying pictures - https://youtu.be/NqXUv9cdt8EList of all the gifts with AI-generated valuations - Feel free to copy and have a play around (contains spoilers) - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13p3nnIoPUmkK5CThXbkso4VdonUZuTeDVP_jmezglcQ/edit?usp=sharing

173: Mystery Food Under the Bed
Tim and Brady discuss our introductions, advent, AC/DC, Hans Zimmer, mentors, a spoon from Hahndorf, and favourite (oft-told) stories.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSMark Rober - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCgGlacial Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/glacialGlacial Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-glacial-podcast/id1858240043Glacial Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1DS3Ktr7axveNk65RHl0fJAC/DC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC/DCHans Zimmer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_ZimmerPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekHahndorf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hahndorf,_South_AustraliaClaire Sweeney - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842104/Emma Thompson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000668/

172: Vegetable Peelers Are Truly Remarkable
Tim and Brady discuss morning alarms, weddings, a lost town, and the world’s most boring (but useful) objects.Support us on Patreon and enjoy our advent calendar series - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoining Patreon will unlock all previous content too!Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSGlacial Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/glacialDown with the Kids - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/down-with-the-kids/id1838412996Yallourn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YallournPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week

171: An Amazing Episode
Tim and Brady discuss more ‘wrong words’, various facilities and institutions, a spoon from seaside Victoria, a special advent calendar project, and more marble races.See the new marble races here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/143182884Support us on Patreon (for special access) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSFort Queenscliff - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_QueenscliffPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekAdvent calendars - https://amzn.to/4nYBAFiSee the new marble races here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/143182884

170: The Wrong Words
Tim and Brady discuss an upcoming music video, words that don’t work, a Brisbane spoon, and our new office spaces.Today’s Request Room is here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/142242910Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSNovember Rain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxEBrisbane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BrisbanePictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekSome pictures from this episode including offices - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-170-picturesCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/142242910

169: The Ultimate Tom Hanks Episode
It’s award season and we are dishing out colonelships and medals - plus some West Wing stuff and an idea called “since when”.Catch the bonus Request Room episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSAlan Stewart - https://www.numberphile.com/podcast/alan-stewartThe Owl’s spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yBjcOPMrSETwZxiQTpupODC4EAYVZFSauuqJFKZIGcwTom Hanks - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/Tom Hanks filmography - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tom_Hanks_performances_and_creditsKylie Pentelow receives The Brady Haran Medal - https://www.patreon.com/posts/kylie-receives-136923303Kylie’s new podcast, Down With The Kids - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/down-with-the-kids/id1838412996Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852
168: Funerals for Dead Podcasts
Tim and Brady discuss an ascent of Ben Nevis, napping, a Déjà vu Spoon of the Week, and commemorating defunct podcasts.Today’s accompanying Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/139402465Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSPics from this episode, including the Ben Nevis climb - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-168-picturesBen Nevis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_NevisBrady’s PPK (and items for sale) - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/climbing-ben-nevis-with-a-bag-of-treasureMake a donation - https://www.justgiving.com/page/brady-haran-ben-nevisSaved by the Siesta - https://amzn.to/46AN9fbThe Three Sisters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Sisters_(Australia)Pictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/139402465
167: Wife Versus Co-Host (with Matt Whitman)
Tim and Brady are joined by Matt Whitman. Who knows him better, his wife or his podcast co-host? Plus some podcast ideas from Matt himself.Catch the Tim and Brady version (with their wives) here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/138484227Special thanks to Camilla and Destin for helping out with this episode.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSMatt Whitman’s Ten Minute Bible Hour - https://www.thetmbh.com/No Dumb Questions - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/Matt’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MattWhitmanTMBHMr and Mrs (game show) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_and_Mrs_(game_show)The places Brady visited on Route 366 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/eastmidlandstoday/content/articles/2008/04/30/route366_location_list.shtmlCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/138484227

Special: A Quiz About Our Own Podcast
We mark our eight-year anniversary with Tim and Brady being quizzed by Colonel Katrina, with questions submitted by listeners.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekSofa Shop Covers playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ-m3gXId-GDRssENnBaNR-CPkVQdxIFWThe Shroud of Tim - https://the-unmade-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/shroud-of-tim?product=651More quizzes on Unmade - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2OYgTm-83M2-FMJqtsodvslkW7tKp-4

EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Discovery of Wonderful Things
Tim and Brady discuss an unexpected discovery at Mrs Hein’s house - and a potential international incident with the Dutch authorities.See pictures of the objects here - https://www.unmade.fm/pictures-for-emergency-episode-spoonsSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastPictures of previous Spoons of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week

166: One Word Per Week
Tim and Brady discuss a glacially slow podcast, things used to judge people, and the winners of the inaugural Brady Haran and Tim Hein Medals.Go to Patreon to see some bonus videos and extra material - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMHere’s Tim opening a box and seeing the medal in ‘real life’ for the first time - https://www.patreon.com/posts/136004794And here’s Brady and Tim seeing the medals for the first time together via a video call - https://www.patreon.com/posts/big-medal-reveal-134196243Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/USEFUL LINKSThe Glacial Podcast is here (only available on the web, not podcast players at the moment) - https://www.unmade.fm/glacialMike Merrifield’s video about the Atlas of Creation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dylv1EiMejIPictures of the medals (spoilers, contains winner names engraved on medals) - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-166-picturesHow Am I Supposed To Live Without You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFood_bTOX4Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcast

165: The VelociPastor
Tim and Brady follow up on previous discussions about unknown heroes, hydration, and parental work places. Then it’s a deep dive review of the motion picture The VelociPastor. YouTube version of this episode (especially useful for the film review, with lots of accompanying images) - https://youtu.be/sEYidaBmYpsMake sure you don’t miss this week’s Request Room either - https://www.patreon.com/posts/134772334Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/USEFUL LINKSMedal unboxing for patrons (you can watch retrospectively if you sign up today) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/big-medal-reveal-134196243The VelociPastor (Prime Video) - https://amzn.to/45fau6qAnd the film on YouTube - https://youtu.be/l8U1GboC204IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1843303/Thanks to James for his thoughts.Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/134772334