
Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
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Ep 97Episode 97: "Pantyhose Piggy-bank"
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon read a book about what you can do with women's leg wear and it confuses them and then they verify some facts about Britain. They finish off with a deep delve into the career of Jenny Agutter. Pages from the book they looked at - https://i.imgur.com/x0Di7fI.jpg tv-English Club's list of facts - https://tv-english.club/articles-en/entertainment/25-unusual-facts-about-britain-and-british-people/ Wikipedia - Jenny Agutter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Agutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 96Episode 96: “Dashboard Cucumbers”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon was an education film on vehicular maintenance and pick up some top tips, then, they delve into the world of romantic condiment accessories. They finish off the episode by investigating a confusing Wikipedia article about a seemingly nondescript woman and her time-displaced husband. 5 minute crafts’ Effective car hacks to keep you rolling - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1838576159925208 Personalised tomato ketchup label - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1258059584/personalised-tomato-ketchup-sauce-label?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lorraine+kelly&ref=sr_gallery-1-25&frs=1&pop=1&pe=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=ec7312d3b1fbca1bb257c3ab0fd50d29dc610055%253A1258059584&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1 Wikipedia – Henrietta Marie Colden - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Marie_Colden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 95Episode 95: “Gassing away” (with Mat Troy)
EIn this episode, poet/comedian/writer/podcaster Mat Troy joins Dean and Simon to talk about unwanted magic acts, a big old phoney potato, clown training videos and indoor air quality. Idaho Potato Hotel - https://idahopotato.com/big-idaho-potato-hotel Clown training VHS clip - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C26Kgs2sGMd/?igsh=anBpdXoxeWdra3pn Wikipedia – Indoor Air Quality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_air_quality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 94Episode 94: "Well cool, real cool"
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon discover the literal smoking gun and then they have a look at an animal themed settee while Simon contemplates the millionaire lifestyle. They finish off by learning about a Tarzan film from the olden days. Gun shaped cigarette lighter video – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ni2acIf5t/ Article about hippo sofa - https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/a29655874/buy-a-lifesize-hippopotamus-couch/ Wikipedia – Tarzan and the Mermaids - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_and_the_Mermaids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 93Episode 93: “Classic Mellor”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon get off to a bad start, build gradually by discussing poorly labelled Seinfeld clips and horrible Haunted Houses, and then reach a crescendo as they uncover what could be the most exciting Wikipedia article they’ve come across so far. What purports to be the “Best Seinfeld Scene Ever” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TbCBoGbHw Article on McKamey Manor - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mckamey-manor McKamey Manor YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF8FJx1El7c Wikipedia - List of Coronation Street characters (2024) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Coronation_Street_characters_(2024) Video of Craig Charles and Philip Olivier Sumo Wrestling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21Y3Jk86Jk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 92Episode 92: “Crime and Punishment Special” (with Dan Mitchell)
EIn this episode, wordsman Dan Mitchell (https://www.danmitchellwords.co.uk/) returns to join Dean and Simon for an accidental crime and punishment special! The three of them discuss a Prison themed bar that's arrived in Cardiff, a collection of prison letters currently for sale on Ebay and an extraordinary children’s toy. Wales online article on Alcotraz - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/went-alcotraz-cardiffs-new-activity-28875404 500 prison love letters - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285789583884?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h6QVl8B2TMa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Punisher shapeshifting toy - https://imgur.com/Z8OHUNI Wikipedia - List of I Can See Your Voice Indonesia episodes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_I_Can_See_Your_Voice_Indonesia_episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 91Episode 91: “Neglect is a word”
EIn this episode, Dean tells Simon about a display stand that upset him when his son took him shopping and then Simon gets flummoxed by the value of gold per ounce. They finish off by discussing a rich man from America and his need to meddle in the local politics of Florida. It’s a half-hearted Easter Special! And it’s days late! Reese’s Eggs Display Stand - https://imgur.com/yfiv19D CNN Business’ video of the world’s most expensive desert - https://youtu.be/RpwcCaejcP8?si=Ld0UEtiwZNtsBTgF Wikipedia – Norman Braman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Braman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 90Episode 90: “Scab sharks, boo”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon remember an unfairly (?) maligned pop group from the 1990, have a look at some photographs of a funny man and then take in the sights and sounds of Killiecrankie. Vanilla – No way no way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_D-qJ4hfss Fe-M@ail – Flee Fly Flo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhF0r46qxU Senior Waiter Stock Images - https://www.dreamstime.com/search.php?securitycheck=fe4dd65087baa8a4ac5d6fafd77e2702&srh_field=waiter&s_all=y&s_ph=y&s_il=y&s_video=y&s_audio=y&s_ad=n&s_sl0=y&s_sl1=y&s_sl2=y&s_sl3=y&s_sl4=y&s_sl5=y&s_orp=y&s_orl=y&s_ors=y&s_orw=y&s_clc=y&s_clm=y&s_rsf=0&s_rst=7&s_sp=master1305 Wikipedia - Killiecrankie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killiecrankie What they looked at on Streetview - https://imgur.com/3dIWJVh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 89Episode 89: “His anatomy is strange”
EIn this episode, Dean ponders why he must show his ticket to buy chewing gums at the airport and then, while discussing a sign for sale on Ebay, tells everyone how he found out about the facts of life. Finally, in another madcap Random Wikipedia Article section, your hosts stumble upon footage of a tremendous concert from Switzerland and argue about whether Denise Van Outen used to fly around in a helicopter. Vtg Metal Novelty Wall Hanging Sign - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334217823334?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=otnh0WhJRfe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL Wikipedia – Adela Smajic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adela_Smajic Schnitzelbangg Mittwuch - https://www.facebook.com/Telebasel/videos/schnitzelb%C3%A4ngg-mittwuch/366559962851231/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 88Episode 88: “Mrs Smith’s Boogie Wonderland”
EIn this episode; Dean and Simon have a gentle time talking about a disappointing Wonka experience and then an unnecessary road sign leads to Dean having to retake his driving theory test. The ship sails away for the evening as a Frenchman is not discussed in the Random Wikipedia Section. Article about Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/27/glasgow-willy-wonka-experience-slammed-as-farce-as-tickets-refunded The road sign that perplexed Simon - https://imgur.com/a/A833UdV Wikipédia – Jean de Corbeil - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_Corbeil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 87Episode 87: “You are a snitzer-snotz baby”
EIn this episode, comedian Rob Hughes joins Dean and Simon to discuss Home Alone 4, a confusing sign from a listener’s workplace, auto-tune and a Gaelic Goalkeeper. Lots of valuable questions asked and answered this week. Home Alone 4 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329200/ Sign in a workplace - https://imgur.com/mP13IS5 Wikipedia – David Clarke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clarke_(Gaelic_footballer) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 86Episode 86: “Can your car do this?”
EIn this episode, Simon defends Dean from a baying mob and as a reward Dean makes him talk about Elon Musk and his cybertruck. Then, Simon brings the recent Shein exploration to an end by showing Dean another plastic depiction of a creature defecating. Finally, for the first time in 86 episodes, Wikipedia delivers a topic that Dean has studied in depth, so he grasps the opportunity with both hands and talks at length about the monkey from Cannonball Run 2. Cybertruck - https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck Doll Toilet Spray Toy Decompression Artifact - https://www.shein.co.uk/DollToiletSprayToyDecompressionArtifact-p-27900823-cat-7190.html?share_from=null&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=uk Wikipedia – Universal Psychometrics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_psychometrics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 85Episode 85: “Good evening, Lady Aga Khan”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon watch a long-forgotten panel show from the early 90s, assess a porcine garden ornament and read at an interesting article about a book that chronicles the adventures of a regal mouse. P’s and Q’s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vi0_B4sBM&ab_channel=ChrisVHS89 1 pc Pig Design Garden Ornament - https://www.shein.co.uk/1pc-Animal-Design-Garden-Ornament-Small-Decoration-Craft-For-Garden-Decor-p-10913725-cat-3035.html?onelink=6%2F32gelzz9aic4&requestId=439079703605706769&skucode=I82cyykwb0b5&url_from=ukadplash2206238956863936one-size_GPM&cid=20761062617&setid=&adid=&pf=GOOGLE&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvIW6-7r0gwMVbppQBh2qDQDTEAQYFiABEgKvJfD_BwE&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=m Wikipedia - The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mouse_with_the_Question_Mark_Tail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 84Episode 84: “Serve an orange Simon”
EIn this episode, an overly caffeinated Dean zooms in to tell a ratty Simon about a product to help people safely clean their plants. Then, Simon tells him about the latest breakthrough in chicken safety paraphernalia. They finish off by discussing a type of flower which might be related to a previous guest. Accidental botany/safety episode? Yeah, why not. Leaf cleaning tongs - https://www.prezzybox.com/leaf-cleaning-tongs.aspx Chicken crash helmets - https://shorturl.at/jqSY5 Wikipedia - Rubus steelei - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_steelei Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 83Episode 83: "Fuzzy astro vibes"
EIn this episode, Dean learns about the rise and fall of the Deal or No Deal fruit machine, the best machines in Cardiff and how to gamble responsibly and then Simon takes him to a Chinese junk shop to look at a curiously named soft toy. They finish off the episode by arguing about money. Deal or No Deal Bandit - https://imgur.com/QIK6aJy Cute and ugly plus doll tilts its head to kill the little duck - https://imgur.com/GpG102m Wikipedia - Portrait of François Buron - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Fran%C3%A7ois_Buron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 82Episode 82: “Moussaka with Edward”
EIn this episode, Dean tells Simon about a lost literary classic and a potential revenue stream and then Simon brings out the cheese. They move on to discuss the Dutch version of Big Brother and its many tremendous lawsuits before they take to the streets and bring Air Fryer Month to its conclusion with another bout of ‘Investigative Journalism’. Photo of Tiramisu Wensleydale - https://imgur.com/V6nBImI Wikipedia – Big Brother (Dutch TV Series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(Dutch_TV_series) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 81Episode 81: “The insight to words ratio is off”
EIn this episode, Dean gets offered a set of dodgems for free so he tells Simon about it and then Simon shows Dean a Chinese train that goes through a block of flats in China. They finish off the episode by learning about how a quotes are being misattributed to Winston Churchill. Something for everyone there then. Dodgems for sale - https://imgur.com/SkjcrxE Chinese train - https://mashable.com/article/chongqing-train-building and https://youtu.be/GnQLNqCqLXA?si=mmgPKchmRoz4V-d- Wikipedia – Churchillian Drift - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchillian_Drift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 80Episode 80: “Wire up the toilet”
EIn this episode, Dean gives a valuable update on his crisps investigation and then shows Simon a video of a terrifying toilet. In part two, Simon tells Dean about a toilet themed restaurant. It's an accidental toilet special, listener! Also, they have a look at an article about an actor/stuntman. Spooky toilet upgrade - https://www.facebook.com/100070363171353/videos/988388469091159/ Toilet themed restaurant - https://www.cktravels.com/modern-toilet-restaurant-taipei/ Wikipedia – Tony Epper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Epper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 79Episode 79: “Air B&B for Draculas”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon stumble upon the special theme for the month and then make a load of promises that they are bound to ‘forget about’. Dean shows Simon something unusual for sale on Facebook Marketplace and then they speculate about the content of a musical event that's happened in Cardiff. They finish off by having a look at a long-dead group of fish. Detours galore. Coffin for sale - https://imgur.com/enLjf6d Jurassic Park in Concert Poster - https://imgur.com/AU1S8UL Wikipedia - Hypsidoris - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypsidoris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 78Episode 78: "Throbbing Spreadsheet - The Second Annual Report" (with Dave Steele)
EIn this episode, Dave returns to assess Dean and Simon's performance over the past year. Which celebrities with maladies do your hosts aspire to be like? What words do they use more often than others? How much of the podcast is actually legible? Are they muppet patter thieves? These questions, and more, answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 77Episode 77: “Christmas Special 2: Christmas Roadshow” (with Liam Schewitz, Dan Thomas, Sarah Breese and Carys Eleri)
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon take to the road to do some Xmas drop-ins on a smattering of the year’s guests. First, they call in on Liam Schewitz to find out about how reviewing a Pork advert from the 80s has had an impact on his life and to get his opinion on some of the meat products that have been covered on the podcast since his last appearance. Then they head off to meet with Dan Thomas and Sarah Breese to taste test some items that Sarah has tracked down and they finish off by calling round at Carys Eleri’s house to have a small amount of tea and listen to some music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 76Episode 76: “Mousey goodness”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon watch the trailer for the new Spider-Man-adjacent film that’s coming out soon and then debate the merits of moulding turkey mince into the shape of a carrot and dying it orange. They finish off for the week by going through a long list of rodents. Madame Web trailer - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo?si=3Ogitd2TBsxrGBee Why Arby’s is testing meat products that look like big carrots - https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/26/business/arbys-fake-meat-carrot-trnd/index.html Wikipedia - Deomyinae - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deomyinae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 75Episode 75: "Pumpkin Spice Imperium"
EIn this episode, Dean shows Simon a clip from an old film that paints a famous comedian in a new light and then they take to the road to do some investigative journalism. They finally return to the studio to finish off the episode by reviewing an article about a nondescript building in America. Jim Davidson Hello - https://youtu.be/X6WiiXUR3xM?si=PL3z1pYMiUFi219d Pumpkin Spice Car Wash Info - https://imocarwash.com/gb/pumpkin-spice-triple-foam/ Wikipedia - Customs House (Nashville, Tennessee) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_House_(Nashville,_Tennessee) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 74Episode 74: “Release the Bishop”
EIn this episode, Dean tells Simon about an educational TV series with an unlikely host and then they ponder why a promotional photograph for a long-forgotten piece of Saturday evening crud-TV ended up on sale in Iceland. The finish off with another fantastic/shambolic Random Wikipedia Article section. Harold Bishop article - https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/neighbours-harold-bishop-teach-teenagers-5056113 Dale Winton photo - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394977495331?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5vx783pcS06&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Wikipedia – Glasgow Tigers (American football) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Tigers_(American_football) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 73Episode 73: “The imaginative world of twins”
EIn this episode, illness has descended upon your hosts but they struggle on bravely. Dean shows Simon some images from a book designed to teach children to stand up for themselves and then Simon invites Dean to a twin themed restaurant. They finish off by falling in love with a photograph of a bird. Images from ‘The Zipper’ - https://imgur.com/WHcwzJC Video of Twin Stars Diner, Moscow - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-24514947 Wikipedia – Egg Tooth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_tooth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 72Episode 72: "I don't like a wet slimer"
EIn this episode, Dean gets infuriated with a children's television programme again, Simon discovers Lovecraftian clothing for children and then they contact an "Irishman" for financial advice.City of Friends opening theme - https://youtu.be/b8JLGM2xfSw?si=gOKo9Nh8l95445LxOctopus costume - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004301754454.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21GBP%21 Wikipedia - String of cash coins (currency unit) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_of_cash_coins_(currency_unit) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 71Episode 71: "A beautiful bollard"
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon ponder why a bollard has a dinosaur's head on it, take to the air to look at some massive adverts and then mess about on the river. Dean’s Excellent Dinosaur Photograph - https://i.imgur.com/F9vA0Bl.jpg Mapvertising article - https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id15798-giant-advertisements-that-can-be-seen-from-high-in-the-sky.html?expand_article=1 Wikipedia – Emmanuel Boat Club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Boat_Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 70Episode 70: “Chewy drink/Slippery drink" (with Sarah Breese)
EIn this episode, comedy performer and producer Sarah Breese (http://www.sarahbreese.com) joins Dean and Simon to talk about elevator music, beverages, cursed vegetables, beverages again, redubbed films and ART. Simon’s potato - https://i.imgur.com/Nv0pOxH.jpg Wikipedia – Still life with flowers on a marble slab - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life_with_flowers_on_a_marble_slab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 69Episode 69: “Car door binbag”
EIn this episode, Dean gives an update on his crisps investigation and then he and Simon have a look at a new addition to the Robocop cannon. They follow that up with a discussion about camping and finish off with an old-fashioned meltdown during the Random Wikipedia Article section. Robocop's desk - https://i.imgur.com/OByVbcy.png Car tent - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XX3H5XL?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true Wikipedia – Faces in the Fog - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faces_in_the_Fog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 68Episode 68: “Follow the crisp literature”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon fail to be impressed by someone cleaning a rug, take a crispy trip down memory lane and name an activity they think is better than skiing. What a lovely, gentle episode. Well done everyone. Someone power washing a filthy rug - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxAffxAs6zo/?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA%3D%3D A very expensive bag of crisps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225764642728?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=aIHXLND9TMu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Wikipedia - Matthias Looß - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Loo%C3%9F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 67Episode 67: “Sad beef and fat onion”
EIn this episode, Simon and Dean broadcast their thoughts whilst on holiday in London. They discuss a few items that London is famous for: Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, expensive cashew nuts and stiffness methods. Note for the listener: the audio for this episode was recorded with microphones from Poundland and enhanced with AI Software, it turned out alright but if you notice an unusual element to the sounds of their voices that’ll be why. Mrs Doubtfire the Musical - https://youtu.be/pIzRTJIxEYs?si=SIx3SDoUA7BlvRnM Ginni’s Chilli Lemon & Coriander Cashews Nuts - https://ginnis.co.uk/ginnis-nuts-snacks-and-sweets/shop/nuts/chilli-lemon-coriander-cashew-nuts Wikipedia – The Matrix Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_method Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 66Episode 66: “Bag lips” (with Michael McCann)
EIn this episode, Mike returns to unravel with the boys. The three gents discuss the cultural power of Phil Mitchell, human souls entrapped in china dolls, Japanese men that can transform into dogs and prehistoric oceans (almost). Phil Mitchell drawstring bag - https://www.redbubble.com/i/drawstring-bag/Phil-Mitchell-by-Captain-Lynchie/32344203.YT4RK Haunted doll with a positive spirit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166253543310?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZDMvXzj-TkO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Haunted doll with a negative spirit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325766668353?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8wqOjD8mRPK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Toco the human dog - https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japanese-man-collie-dog-costume-b2387446.html Wikipedia – Bridge River Ocean - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_River_Ocean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 65Episode 65: “Some mothers would like a dining experience”
EIn this episode, Simon unveils a new segment and then Dean leads a discussion on comedy-based dining experiences. The pair of them stumble upon what could be a good business idea before turning their attention to a photograph for sale on Ebay. The resulting conversation gives them another business idea. Listener; please don’t steal these ideas, it’s all that they have. Faulty Towers Dining Experience - https://www.interactivetheatre.com.au/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience-manchester/ Photo 6x4 A Victor Meldrew job One foot in the grave? C2012 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324940795350?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yXJFhbJMSuC&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Wikipedia – USS WST-1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_WST-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 64Episode 64: “Laserquack”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon ponder the educational power of acronyms and look at a way to make the motorcar more horse friendly. The anagrams and mottos - https://i.imgur.com/zgEPqDH.jpg Horsey horseless carriage articles - https://www.wired.com/2015/02/well-didnt-work-1899-car-full-size-wooden-horse-head-stuck-front/ and https://psmag.com/environment/electric-hybrid-cars-cyclists-pedestrians-traffic-safety-52337 Wikipedia – Roger Mosey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Mosey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 63Episode 63: “Smash it all together and hope for the best”
EIn this episode, your hosts have a look in the fridge to see if they can cobble together a “dump meal” and then come up with the most unpleasant analogy to explain how nuclear fusion works that you are ever likely to hear. Dump meal video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CuR-W-kOwB1/ Uranium for sale - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000796XXM/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=default Wikipedia – Village Sounds Agency - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Sounds_Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 62Episode 62: “Clive Cough Clough: The Inevitable Distress.” (with Trevor Williams)
EIn this episode, an upturn in temperature brings Trevor Williams out of his hidey-hole to join Dean and Simon for an hour of claptrap. The three of them talk about wet weddings, tribute trainers, the comedic stylings of a horrible cow and a Wikipedia article about one of those fleabag type things. Wedding in a swimming pool video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckc-rMlD1FU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Only Fools and Horses Adidas Gazelles - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266351910787?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=e63BcEpgRj-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Only Fools and Horses Hi-Tops - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402769350853?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=exl8qir_qbk&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Katie Hopkins’ Tour T-Shirt - https://imgur.com/Z1HwBV1 Wikipedia – Shakespeare's Will (play) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare%27s_Will_(play) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 61Episode 61: “A full brick of British Butter”
EIn this episode, Simon gets distracted by a clock while looking at a 93-year-old ‘science’ experiment and Dean learns how much butter is in a stick. The pair of them also present the most detailed discussion of a small South American bird that you are ever likely to hear. The pitch drop experiment live feed - http://thetenthwatch.com/feed/ Butterwheel - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M6ZVKJR?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true&th=1 Wikipedia – Cinereous-breasted Spinetail - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinereous-breasted_spinetail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 60Episode 60: “Toto’s wormy wood”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon watch a propaganda film starring Superman, look at some movie memorabilia available at auction and discuss Swedish hip-hop/R&B from the 1990s. Superman anti-smoking commercial campaign - https://youtu.be/hDRMeeuP3F0?si=JmKQ2PNdmVuaNLxf Wizard of Oz wood - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165722804941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OqS4-Kj-SP-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Al Capones locking mechanism - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165721867264?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OqS4-Kj-SP-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Wikipedia – Swahili Nation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swahili_Nation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 59Episode 59: "All my work is plus birds"
EIn this episode, your hosts watch segments of a dreadful cartoon and then quest to understand the ethos of Etsy. In the final section, Simon delivers the definitive list of boring hobbies and encourages Dean to question science. Rapsittie Kids - https://youtu.be/4e-wuyjgDPQ Rubber Infinity Gauntlet - https://www.etsy.com/listing/587924983/infinity-gauntlet-11-replica-avengers?show_sold_out_detail=1&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=141392&utm_term=0&awc=6220_1688421277_fde93b3e29662ef9a4c4e2e6b772bc23&btn_ref=srctok-b468cf341f4220fc Wikipedia – Juan Lembeye - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Lembeye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 58Episode 58: "Governance by Thunderdome" (with Drew Davies)
EIn this episode, a change of format! Dean and Simon to get taught a lesson about American Professional Wrestling by wrestling-nerd Drew Davies, co-host of the 'We Make Things Fight with Matt Troy' podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 57Episode 57: “A 3x3 Grid of Gail Platt”
EIn this episode, Dean reads you an email with a surprising twist and then Simon presents you with his ugly mug. The programme ends with them almost learning something in the Random Wikipedia Article. Almost but not quite. Sylvester Stallone Mug - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982605969/sylvester-stallone-your-turn-to-make-the?ref=share_v4_lx E.T. wearing a Gail Platt t-shirt - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/269209102/gail-platt-rodwell-t-shirt-coronation?click_key=97b9d0aa54acf332a6eb6c141e0db056ceeb33bd%3A269209102&click_sum=d3c8b0b5&ref=sold_out-15&pro=1&frs=1 Wikipedia - Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Internet_User%27s_Guide_and_Catalog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 56Episode 56: “Double bagged for its protection”
EIn this episode, your hosts watch some Irish songstresses go about their business and then settle down to ponder Popeye's plastic phallus before the train fully derails as Simon gives all mathematicians a piece of his mind. Celtic Woman Ballroom of Romance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1wyDW7BOQ&pp=ygUgY2VsdGljIHdvbWFuIGJhbGxyb29tIG9mIHJvbWFuY2U%3D NSFW Popeye toy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/666981952/popeye-the-spinach-addicted-sailor-man?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details Wikipedia – Decagram (Geometry) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decagram_(geometry) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 55Episode 55: “Graffiti Special”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon decide to dedicate an episode to graffiti for no apparent reason. Dean shows Simon some very offensive and possibly libellous messaging he saw on a lamppost in Cardiff and then Simon shows Dean some of that street art that they have in Bristol. Then, at the end of the show, they both decide to think the worst of someone and reminisce about Jersey. Cardiff graffiti - https://imgur.com/X7ZQPaK Bristol street art - https://imgur.com/I2fXfid Wikipedia – Nick Dowling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Dowling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 54Episode 54: "The loaves and fishes caper" (with Liam Schewitz)
EIn this episode, comedy friend Liam Schewitz joins Simon and Dean to talk about celebrity death-hoaxes, an email from a listener with a strange understanding of what the podcast is, a chilling advert from the 80s and a load of Hewitt.Article about Jeremy Renner still being alive - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jeremy-renner-dead-june-2023/Email from Brown Davies – https://imgur.com/MWx8yWt1984 British Pork Advert – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wDjWOnHcY&ab_channel=advertarchive Wikipedia – Hewitt (name) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewitt_(name) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 53Episode 53: “They’re all circles or rods”
EIn this episode, Dean and Simon remember a song from their childhood which might have contributed to them being such porky little boys. Simon then takes Dean shopping in the grotesque-cat-grooming-apparatus aisle over at Amazon dot com. They finish of by listing values and places in an odd little Random Wikipedia Section. McDonalds advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7b1Vnumiwg Cat tongue brush - https://amzn.eu/d/2oYq8Y9 Wikipedia - UK and Ireland Poker Tour Season 2 Results - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_and_Ireland_Poker_Tour_season_2_results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 52Episode 52: “Distressingly pink. Unnecessarily pink”
EIn this episode, Dean shows Simon a cut-scene from an old computer game and they try to pick apart a successful actor’s method. Then they revisit the targeted advertising scene to have a look at some bare bottom pants before the Random Wikipedia Article section brings another opportunity to talk about space aliens. Tim Curry “SpaaAAacee!” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_U59u69tys Cycling shorts - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Padded-Cycling-Underwear-Shorts/dp/B08CDCK2BM?th=1 and http://baboonbuttcycling.weebly.com/index.html Wikipedia - Life (Film 2017) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_(2017_film) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 51Episode 51: “Little stinking old worm”
EIn this episode, your hosts try to work out why Dean has a presence on a website he has no business being on, try on a low-effort piece of official merchandise and then get lied to by a sneaky Wikipedia article. Dean’s page on Perez Hilton’s website - https://perezhilton.com/tag/dr-dean-burnett/ Dean’s targeted advertising - https://i.imgur.com/IjprVqu.jpg I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here official T-shirt - https://itvshop.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/official-im-a-celebrity-mens-campmate-t-shirt Wikipedia – Mix (radio station) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mix_(radio_station) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 50Episode 50: ”Bookboy vs Wasp-Pope“ (with Dan Thomas)
EIn this episode, comedian Dan Thomas (@itsdanthomas on twitter) joins Simon and Dean to discuss unwanted postal presents, unfathomable bumper stickers, the rise of the machines and a James Bond spoof’s soundtrack. Picture of Dean holding a book he doesn’t want - https://imgur.com/CzkiHzB Bumper sticker 1 - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/234503083/im-speeding-cos-i-need-a-poo-car-bumper?ga_order=highest_reviews&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rude+car+stickers&ref=sr_gallery-5-21&pro=1&frs=1&organic_search_click=1 Bumper Sticker 2 - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/921542074/what-if-we-kissed-next-to-the-elkay?ga_order=highest_reviews&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rude+car+stickers&ref=sr_gallery-5-4&organic_search_click=1 Wikipedia – Johnny English Reborn (Soundtrack) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_English_Reborn_(soundtrack) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 49Episode 49: "It's Terminal: The Musical"
EIn this episode, Dean plays Simon a dreadful, dreadful song and it has a debilitating effect on his cognitive function. Then the boys pick out presents for themselves from the Temu Father’s Day Sale and finish off by discussing a Qatari sportsman. Georgia Stitt “Maybe it’s me” - https://youtu.be/AqH4vwkJiZY Temu items - https://imgur.com/Ydb7yHT Wikipedia – Jumah Faraj - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumah_Faraj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 48Episode 48: “If it’s green, it’s on”
EIn this episode, Dean presents one of his much-loved travel updates and then Simon shows him a video of two people doing a costumed dance on the streets of Eastern Europe. They end the show by casting aspersions upon a French filmmaker. Dean’s photos of his German hotel - hotel https://imgur.com/xNuy3Ag wall panel https://imgur.com/hLHXTVd bathroom https://imgur.com/noDLDZS Witch Doctor - Ooh Eeh Ooh Ah Aah Ting Tang Walla Walla Bing- Zumba Kids choreo by Crazy Coolka - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp31W12-vVg&ab_channel=CrazyCoolkaMonikaPutowska-Kuli%C5%84ska Wikipedia – Don't Forget You’re Going to Die - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Forget_You%27re_Going_to_Die Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.