Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode, Dean teaches Simon about what the business elite are doing over on LinkedIn and then they sample some (possibly poisonous) chicken flavour sweets. At the end of the show they stumble upon an idea for a more modern competition to replace beauty pageants and crown a new Miss Universe Australia. Lick your anus LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lick-your-anus-691152115?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F  Archie McPhee Fried Chicken Flavour Sweets -  https://mcphee.com/collections/hard-candy/products/fried-chicken-candy  Pamphlet that came with the sweets - https://imgur.com/59nQfWS  Wikipedia - Miss Universe Australia 2021 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Universe_Australia_2021   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dave returns to promote season two of the “Will Riker Sex Beard” podcast. The three idiots giggle and shout about genital themed footwear, workplace etiquette, body-smoking devices, Russ Abbot, time-travel theories, Usain Bolt, illogical sayings, bees, an architect from Canada and more.  Penis slippers - https://imgur.com/vR4rrTK  How Dean’s mam told him about the slippers - https://imgur.com/L95c6s3  Moxibustion cans - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003918095559.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21GBP%21  Wikipedia – Helga Plumb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helga_Plumb   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean starts proceedings by sharing a personal matter and then the boys tuck-in to an implausible strongman. The main course is beans this week and for dessert is a wikipedia article about an old reality tv show from America. Article on Khan Babar - https://broscience.com/khan-baba/ Dr Pepper Baked Beans - https://imgur.com/n90NGd8 https://imgur.com/Jt34uhT  Wikipedia - Polyamory: Married & Dating - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamory:_Married_%26_Dating   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean presents Simon with another strange item that he found whilst walking the dog, the pair on them then give advice on bio-crimes and consumer affairs while looking at a fruity-animal garden object and end the show by discussing rugby basketball in the Random Wikipedia Article section. Tomb Raider DVD (bitten) - https://i.imgur.com/0v9RCFW.jpg Art Ornaments Duck Sculpture Peeled Banana Duck Outdoor Decor Garden Statue - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275484241172?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xxm3t8kMQ8G&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Wikipedia – Danny Fortson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fortson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Simon gives Dean an update on how his ‘Parting Shots’ re-write is coming along and then they examine the Crazy Frog’s reproductive organs and a medical/torture device. They also return to the subject of American Football, as Wikipedia insisted upon it. Crazy frog - https://imgur.com/YaOkKHv  Picture from a Winnie the Poo book - https://imgur.com/ix2jOPI  Vinmax Over The Door Cervical Traction Set for Neck Shoulder Pain Brace Relief Head Home, Neck Disk Relief, Shipping from US - https://www.amazon.com/Vinmax-Cervical-Traction-Shoulder-Relief/dp/B06XDLTL48  Wikipedia - 1926 Idaho Vandals football team - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1926_Idaho_Vandals_football_team   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon are joined by author Nick Pettigrew (‘Anti-Social’, available wherever you buy books) to discuss ear-grooming, toasters, adults with the voices of children and Frankenstein the Bishop of Worms. Ear hair waxing treatment - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CofXjhzASz8/?igshid=MjljNjAzYmU%3D  NFL Toasters - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003C0BK72/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1  Haribo Policemen Advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcE1Z3KDYrc&ab_channel=UKHaribo  Wikipedia - Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Karl_von_und_zu_Franckenstein   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a mildly argumentative Simon criticises popular culture in order to defend what is sure to be a terrible film. Dean helps Simon try to work out why a woman is walking through the American desert on a road to nowhere and then the both of them try to remember a song by Busta Rhymes. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always Trailer - https://youtu.be/ZKE2DC7Xzog  Woman walking away from Roswell - https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4201709,-104.0459085,3a,32.8y,285.49h,85.57t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sDQv8aMycnpxfTDuWD3qiZA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656  Wikipedia - Touch It (Busta Rhymes song) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_It_(Busta_Rhymes_song)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon take a closer look at Chris Rea’s short stint as a film star, discuss practical jokes and the type of man that loves them and then struggle to navigate the internet while discussing a Swedish children's film from the 1980s. Parting shots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPz5NyFtjes&ab_channel=BleibergEntertainment  Fake electrical outlet sticker - https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Outlet-Sticker-Hilariously-Stickers/dp/B091XSYHL9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=fake+wall+outlet&qid=1637871943&qsid=134-7464969-4838240&sr=8-2&sres=B0789GBB43,B091XSYHL9,B078MKQ2GS,B00YWDCVOO,B06XJJWHV6,B08R6S1M1K,B079YXYSLN,B07CCGBB7M,B092V13FVD,B07DCRVBYX,B083LLM6QJ,B01HDJFYTM,B073ZB1R1B,B078162HNC,B00LH3DMUO,B00MNV8E0C,B095RNBK2N,B00ATZJ606,B0009HKEXM,B08QRK6QL4&linkCode=sl1&tag=defineawesome-20&linkId=2b3749cc21bee8199ef5c8dbd18db02a&language=en_US  Wikipedia – Children of the Noisy Village (Film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Children_of_Noisy_Village_(film)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, an enthusiastic listener phones in for a chat with Dean and your hosts have a look at a faux-celebrity wrestling event. Simon tells Dean about a stingy-nettle eating competition and the pair of them finish off by discussing beetles, bats and Beatles. Mr Blobby wrestling clip - https://m.facebook.com/FTLOWrestlingUK/videos/blobby/1213179802917432/ World nettle eating contest – article - https://www.countrylife.co.uk/news/swollen-tongues-and-black-mouths-competitors-tuck-in-at-world-nettle-eating-championship-200372 World nettle eating contest – Transworld Sports Clip - https://youtu.be/HwQRMxXyO6w Photo of a winner’s black tongue - https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-at-the-world-stinging-nettle-eating-championship-and-beer-festival-114466403.html Wikipedia –Planodes Ambonensis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planodes_ambonensis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, comedian Charlie Webster joins Dean and Simon to talk about cancer, cat-shaped tissue dispensers, parrot paintings and a music advocate. It’s a dark topic to start an episode with and it isn’t treated with the respect it deserves so beware of that. I blame Dean, personally. Charlie’s got a new podcast coming out soon, it’ll be called ‘Scum Tank’ so keep an eye out for that. A leaflet Dean found about cancer - https://imgur.com/UhEk9EI  Cat-butt tissue dispenser - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-X-Tissue-Holder-Lovers-Hilarious/dp/B08P5ZR8H9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LQ75AVLY8Y9P&keywords=Home-X+Cat+Butt+Tissue+Holder+for+Cat+Lovers%2C+Tissue+Box+Cover%2C+Hilarious+Gift+for+Cat+Lovers%2C+11+%C2%BD%22+L+x+9+%C2%BC%22+W+x+8+%C2%BC%22+H%2C+Tan+and+White&qid=1679857864&sprefix=home-x+cat+butt+tissue+holder+for+cat+lovers+tissue+box+cover+hilarious+gift+for+cat+lovers+11+l+x+9+w+x+8+h+tan+and+white%2Caps%2C907&sr=8-1  Charlie’s parrot picture- https://imgur.com/zLuKPFk  Wikipedia  - Richard Letts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Letts  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean gives Simon a new reason to be afraid of spiders, Simon shows Dean a clip of a cartoon character using a surprising turn of phrase and then they bad-mouth a long-dead Canadian gentleman. Spider zombie necrobots are next-gen grippers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_txFWbuZ6B4&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GiGadgets  Wilma Flintstone swears - https://youtu.be/fuCbrPzPLAc  Wikipedia – Reuben White - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_White  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean recommends a film and Simon Introduces Dean to a company that will put a dog’s face on Phil Mitchell’s body and turn it into a jigsaw. Finally, an old foe rears its ugly head and ruins the Random Wikipedia Article section.  Contract to Kill Trailer - https://youtu.be/6AkmvKdKCWY   Phil Mitchell (Eastenders Inspired) Custom Pet Puzzle - https://www.pawandglory.com/products/phil-mitchell-eastenders-inspired-custom-pet-puzzle?_pos=1&_psq=++Phil+Mitchell+%28Eastenders+Inspired%29%3A+Custom+Pet+&_ss=e&_v=1.0  Wikipedia – Vezenkov -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vezenkov  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, your hosts take a trawl through the famous faces you can hire, pitch a new gameshow to BBC Wales and find out about the world’s smallest snake. Dean was a naughty boy this week and forgot to turn his microphone on so they’ve had to use the back-up audio for section one, it doesn’t sound too bad though. Susan Scott Lookalike Agency - http://www.lookalikes.info/our-lookalikes/new-lookalikes Reporter lookalike - https://lookalikes.co.uk/celebrity-lookalikes/all-lookalikes/reporter-lookalike/ All the people we looked at - https://imgur.com/IhBoco4  The Barbados Threadsnake - https://www.wired.com/2015/01/absurd-creature-of-the-week-barbados-threadsnake/ Wikipedia - Full Metal Alchemist and the Broken Angel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fullmetal_Alchemist_and_the_Broken_Angel  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, actor/singer/composer Carys Eleri (https://linktr.ee/caryseleri ) joins Dean and Simon to discuss savoury eyelashes, dirty dogs, miniature cups, sweaty lips and more. Cheese and Onion fake eyelashes - https://www.meggilashes.co.uk/products/cheese-onion-crisps-3-lash-pack Pooping Pooches 2023 calendar - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754Y9GNH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pf_rd_p=af9528d2-09ba-47ee-b909-59e3022bebe1&pf_rd_r=FXVG10QGTXCX79WXSMQT&pd_rd_wg=13rKT&pd_rd_w=ZF7aS&content-id=amzn1.sym.af9528d2-09ba-47ee-b909-59e3022bebe1&pd_rd_r=2b2dafaf-a6ff-41ac-baa6-8f5ce0a2d581&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFSWDgxQTk1RVYxU0QmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MzA1OTkzSzlINjZZWVlGWVMxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzQxOTlSNTRKSFBXWkQwM1Ymd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1 Carys’s small cup - https://i.imgur.com/tp5zC3s.png  Wikipedia – List of South American Saints - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_American_saints Saint Louis Bertrand and his cup with a dragon flying out of it - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Bertrand_(saint)#/media/File:Louis_Bertrand.jpg  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean and Simon unravel the symbolism within a music video, form a sacrilegious plan to condemn a friend to Hell and discover the wonder of a low-powered television station in the USA. Dua Lipa “Love Again” (Official Music Video) - https://youtu.be/BC19kwABFwc  Monty Don Prayer Candle - https://www.aintsaint.co/products/saint-monty-don-gardeners-world-prayer-candle?variant=39644699426894 Wikipedia - WYHB-CD - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYHB-CD   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, your hosts introduce a new segment, rediscover a shoddy toy from their childhood and wang on about architecture. Moving on to the Random Wikipedia Article Segment, the pair of them decide to review an article about a geological formation by focusing their attention on The Silence of the Lambs, for some reason.  Barcode Battler advert - https://youtu.be/Hqfv4f-G-Ro  The National Fisheries Development Board Building, Hyderabad - https://i.imgur.com/i8bRBwR.jpg  Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kittatinny_Formation   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean presents Simon with a truly mysterious artefact of unknown provenance. Any information the listener can provide on the matter will be gratefully received. Simon shows Dean a tube that can help him shape his meat into a nice sausage shape and then they speculate wildly about a retired sportswoman, rudely insult Dutch cuisine and patronisingly compliment the Dutch people on their ability to speak English.  Claude’s Business Blitz: Beef Up Your CV - https://i.imgur.com/hI1MVsO.jpg  Hotdogger - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002DZ5LGI/?tag=420beginnerco-21  Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anouk_Rijff   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan Mitchell (@specileptic on twitter) joins the clown show. The three pigs discuss a diet book that doesn’t contain any recipes, take a glance at some of the top-notch journalism that they have over there in Ireland, take apart some very small golf clubs and finish off by unearthing a super-power that Dan didn’t know he had. Michael Winner’s Fat Pig Diet - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2180312.Fat_Pig_Diet You won't believe how Nutella is officially pronounced, via the Irish Examiner - https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30691938.html  Really small golf clubs - https://i.imgur.com/KW4S4jF.jpg  Wikipedia – Samuel Meredith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Meredith Samuel Meredith photo - https://imgur.com/hvNIcv4  Thomas Tudor Tucker photo - https://imgur.com/iCrr9GC   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon discuss a particularly sweary example of Simpsons-based detournement before they bring in a canine chum to help review a beer that’s been specially ‘brewed’ for dogs. They finish off by getting distracted by the dog while trying to discuss Pakistan’s efforts at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Seedy things Dean found on the ground - https://i.imgur.com/n8nZ5YW.jpg and https://i.imgur.com/Bs0WGqJ.jpg Rude Simpsons T-shirt - https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/6097864-pure-cunt-pocket Bottom Sniffer Dog Beer - https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/woof-brew-bottom-sniffer-dog-beer-330ml/p/0513306  Wikipedia - Pakistan at the 1988 Summer Olympics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon draw on their detective instinct to speculate about a discarded box of Viagra that Dean found frozen on the pavement. They continue the wintery theme by taking a look at a daft product that’s meant to protect a specific part of your body from the cold and then finish off by being dismissive of a ground-breaking scientist’s achievements. Viagra Packet - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjiSKYxWIAEfPaM?format=png&name=small Nosewarmers - https://nosewarmer.com/ Wikipedia – Robert Koch Medal and Award https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Koch_Medal_and_Award  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Simon and Dean gently ease into the new year by reminiscing about an old book and listing rugby players. They also try to work out why a dental practice would feel the need to laminate a seemingly innocuous sign and end the show by investigating the life of an Australian sportsman. Tommy David book - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/carwyn-james/tommy-david/9780950404226?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwJWdBhCYARIsAJc4idB_sfWcH8SRaBADobiTI5XweBxLf3lKFu1DAIOmkgsmhsPjBolsHHoaAj5lEALw_wcB#GOR002244982 A sign Simon saw at the dentist - https://imgur.com/AktHVVe  Wikipedia - Brian Lake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Lake  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Chairman of the Board and minority-shareholder Dave Steele (Will Riker’s Sex Beard Podcast) returns to deliver Dean and Simon’s annual performance review. Dave has come prepared with a spreadsheet, stats, figures and poetry in order to assess whether your hosts have met their goals for the year in podcasting.  Wikipedia – Golden Browed Chat-Tyrant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-browed_chat-tyrant  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a ‘tired’ Dean and Simon convene for a late-night record to bring you features on old-timey bicycles, strange wall decorations and gambling opportunities. How two men that claim to be uninterested in horses can end up talking about them on a seemingly weekly basis is beyond me. I’m going to petition for a full embargo on horse-based chat in 2023. Penny Farthing article: https://www.countrylife.co.uk/out-and-about/sporting-country-pursuits/penny-farthing-frequent-sight-streets-london-209521 Wallmonkeys - https://www.wallmonkeys.com/products/anticipation-senior-woman-with-wall-decal-fot-63948519 and https://www.wallmonkeys.com/products/despair-homeless-wall-mural-fot-24254673 Wikipedia – Dhalia Stakes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahlia_Stakes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon welcome guests new and old to their house for a Christmas Party. The gang celebrate the season in the traditional style by discussing dog/audio mashups, hand-porn/rage-bait mashups and basketball/MMA mashups. They also delve into a fish. A bluetooth speaker shaped like a dog - https://imgur.com/3sN24Nh  The tik-tok videos Adam shows us - https://www.tiktok.com/@putinnu/video/7149185383559925038 and https://www.tiktok.com/@potteryboy/video/7161692912537931010  Dean’s unusual hand - https://imgur.com/kEFPgRt Batyr Ball (the video we watched is imbedded within the article) - https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2022/11/24/637f9ef222601d117b8b458c.html Wikipedia – Triplophysa tenuis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triplophysa_tenuis The drawing of the fish that we found - https://imgur.com/1GWEm6I   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of the podcast we bring you Dean’s report from ‘Wonderland - The World’s Leading Psychedelic Event’, a conference he attended in Miami, Florida, USA in November 2022.  This episode is available in an audio/visual format on YouTube should you wish to follow the slideshow in real time - https://youtu.be/Tn8C82lnhEk  Photo 1 - https://imgur.com/JXpOc7I Photo 2 - https://imgur.com/pjllgxA  Photo 3 - https://imgur.com/oFYzwNS Photo 4a - https://imgur.com/Dnk7VRt  Photo 4b - https://imgur.com/TuFEIhC Photo 4c - https://imgur.com/tUiSs1x Photo 5 - https://imgur.com/LA0TjA7 Photo 6 - https://imgur.com/ojRvUBG Photo 7 - https://imgur.com/yoWWv2q Photo 8a - https://imgur.com/5n0msNo Photo 8b - https://imgur.com/yQp837I Photo 9 - https://imgur.com/mZlKXzQ Photo 10 - https://imgur.com/XZMMncj Photo 11 - https://imgur.com/B4yfUYL Photo 12 - https://imgur.com/p6UhUWq Photo 13 - https://imgur.com/xppRuj0 Photo 14 - https://imgur.com/629oCnp  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean leans in to the accusations of deviancy that Simon has levelled at him by discussing sexy maternity wear. Simon brings the science for a change as he introduces Dean to a horrible little creature. The pair of them finish off by discussing slacklining in the focused manner that you, the listener, has come to expect. Maternity PVC catsuit: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiRFFB_WIAAvwFc?format=png&name=small Product link: https://www.asos.com/naked-wardrobe-maternity/naked-wardrobe-maternity-vinyl-legging-in-black/prd/203270080?affid=23982&socialadref=23852233882420439&fbadid=23852883724070439 Symbion Pandora - https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18834-zoologger-the-most-bizarre-life-story-on-earth/ Wikipedia – Slacklining https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacklining  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, your hosts discuss the efficient(?) check-in system that they run at Vienna International Airport and then it’s time for dinner. Feel free to isolate and sample the rustling and crunching sounds if you need a disgusting sound effect for a horror film or something. Finally, a possible crime is accidentally solved in the Random Wikipedia Article segment as a by-product of bike-based investigation. Vienna International Airport - https://www.viennaairport.com/cz/cestujici/letiste/check-in  Tesco Finest Christmas Pudding Flavour Crisps - https://imgur.com/QNwLTT1  Wikipedia - Grand Prix du Midi Libre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prix_du_Midi_Libre  A cyclist’s disgusting legs - https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/cardio-exercise/a29437419/professional-cyclist-shares-shocking-pictures-of-his-leg-muscles/ Carnage at the Tour de France - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycling/tour-de-france-crash-watch-stage-1-b1873292.html  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode your friends, Dean and Simon, are joined by their friend Mike. The three gentlemen discuss a forthcoming sure-smash-hit film and a scary but probably useless beauty device before working their way through an article that lists the top 21 hentais of all time. They finish off with a look at a computer game from the 1990s in what is perhaps the most shambolic Random Wikipedia Article section to date. The listener may be surprised to learn that some alcohol was consumed during the recording of this episode. Avatar : The Way of the Water (Official Trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MyW72ELq0&ab_channel=Avatar Rejuvenique Electrical facemask video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXcYVh-W14E&t=87s&ab_channel=InfomercialHell  Article about the 21 most popular hentai - it’s on a website called otakuworld, it’s not safe for work so I won’t link to it but you can google it yourself if you want to  Wikipedia – Spider: The Video Game https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider:_The_Video_Game  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the boys discuss a long-forgotten Channel 5 gameshow and expensive wristwatches before finishing up with a slow-motion train-wreck of a Random Wikipedia Article section. Also in this episode, Dean finds out that he can do an impression of Vincent Price. The impression went down very well with Simon so expect to hear more from Vincent in future episodes.  Touch the Truck - http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Touch_the_Truck The wristwatches - https://imgur.com/m4eDJwX  Wikipedia – O-Train (Korail) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-Train_(Korail)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean and Simon talk a load of lettuce as they revisit two of their favourite topics: vending machines and Japan. Simon then over-states the artistic value of a made-up train-announcement and the pair of them finish off by discussing a computer game neither them have played. Lettuce vending machine - https://imgur.com/iv8j2H2Article Dean found about the machine - https://www.impactlab.com/2012/11/26/chefs-farm-a-vending-machine-that-grows-20000-heads-of-lettuce-a-year-without-sunlight/ Martyn Your train manager for the 0535 Nottingham to London St Pancras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WIfdxg0MdU&ab_channel=hst43077  Wikipedia - BattleBlock Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleBlock_Theater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean retroactively spoils Simon’s dinner by drawing him towards thinking about the media’s behaviour towards the Labour party circa 2016-19. Simon tries to rally by showing Dean a homemade Orville The Duck costume. Will the hosts find cheer by discussing a really old car in the Random Wikipedia Article segment? Dean’s photos from when he visited #guardiancoffee - https://imgur.com/8hzl2q8 and https://imgur.com/tbAcMaP  Orville Costume - https://imgur.com/ZFf3LFf https://i.imgur.com/M8C2DwK.jpg and  https://i.imgur.com/jcESxk7.jpg  Wikipedia – Elcar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elcar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, author/podcaster/psychologist/epidemiologist Dr Suzi Gage (Say Why to Drugs) joins Dean and Simon for a lovely time. The three of them discuss cartoon dogs, spewing cat crockery, them things women choose to cover their feet with and the esteemed people of Croydon.  Paw Patrol UK voice acting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQf0Oc6f5VQ&ab_channel=NickJr  Puking Kitty Gravy Boat - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puking-Novelty-Animal-Lovers-Porcelain/dp/B07X2ZFLPV?th=1  Puking Kitty gravy boat video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-MpifXhazM&t=42s&ab_channel=TheSuperBOO  Ballet Shoes - https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/footwear/shoes/rose-gold-shimmer-chiffon-bow-ballet-pumps/p/824392370 Wikipedia – South Croydon (Ward) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Croydon_(ward)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Simon gives name to the (hopefully short-lived) second phase of the podcast before he and Dean tickle their tastebuds with some spicy ice-cream. Sated, they move on to discuss pig pillows and finish off with a focused discussion on telephony technology. Wasabi flavour ice-cream - https://imgur.com/rU9GpTk  Pig Trotter Pillow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394129615455?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ueupcokhtfg&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  Wikipedia - Time-Division Multiple Access https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time-division_multiple_access  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean asks Simon for patience while he explains why he’s chosen his item for the week. He does not receive it. The pair of them then have a look at a short educational/fetish video created by a TV presenter and they finish up by straying off topic instead of discussing what the Random Wikipedia Article was about, as per usual. Alton Towers live queue times - https://queue-times.com/parks/1/queue_times Anthea Turner ‘How to put on a duvet’ -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecaydP4NX3o&ab_channel=AntheaTurner  Wikipedia – Sven Erik Kristensen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svend_Erik_Kristensen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean describes the plot of the 143-year-old opera “The Pirates of Penzance” to Simon. So, spoiler warning for that. Then they take a look at Phil the Christ Child before embarking on a virtual journey to take in all the sights that Carpinone, Italy, has to offer. Sighing softly to the river - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf9jXlX6l0A  Statue of baby Jesus that looks like Phil Collins - https://nypost.com/2019/11/20/church-builds-huge-baby-jesus-statue-that-looks-like-phil-collins/ Wikipedia – Carpinone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpinone  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean and Simon are joined by comedian Trev Williams (@hamishboot on twitter). These silly men, sat in debilitating heat, have a lengthy late-night chat about predators, burgers, anuses, comic books and the Japanese. No-one kept an eye on the time so it’s a longer episode than usual. Don't get used to it though, I don't have the strength or patience to do that every week.  The Nelson’s Column Burger - https://metro.co.uk/2015/02/24/meet-the-nelsons-column-burger-a-foot-tall-10500-calorie-beast-which-costs-a-whopping-30-5077349/  Edible Chocolate Anuses - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PR33Y3U?tag=bfrebecca-20&ascsubtag=5540305%2C7%2C32%2Camp%2C0%2C0%2C%2C88993   Panel from “The Union” - https://imgur.com/O7clftr   Wikipedia – Tan Tan Tan! -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tan_Tan_T%C4%81n!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a call-in guest joins the chat to play a little game that Simon invented. Dean shows Simon some of his holiday snaps which feature his hideous replica and then Dean veers into sexy talk while discussing toothbrushes. Everything fizzles out in section three as your hosts try (fail) to think of something to say about a small town they’ve never been to. A sign outside a barber shop in Turkey - https://imgur.com/UcxhD3n  A mannequin Dean saw in Turkey - https://imgur.com/dB5AAqA and https://imgur.com/CB90IbF  Lada Gaga Brush Buddies Singing Toothbrush - https://www.u-buy.co.uk/product/14SHPD3U-brush-buddies-lady-gaga-singing-toothbrush?msclkid=04b4e558e54a1b47b8f68642a8cebd3f&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=United%20Kingdom&utm_term=4582695750868371&utm_content=United%20Kingdom Wikipedia – Caistor St Edmund  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caistor_St_Edmund  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the Dean and Simon look further into Fred from Homepride and the sinister advertising campaign he fronted and then they undertake the one chip challenge. Will the hottest Dorito that £5.99 can buy be a heatless waste of money or will it absolutely ruin the pair of them? If they survive will Random Wikipedia finish them off? Homepride advertising campaign ‘Fred About The House’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlbkUaumgo The one chip challenge – https://onechipchallenge.co.uk  A photo of the chip – https://imgur.com/IQpCEWW  Wikipedia – Coptotriche Africana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptotriche_africana  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Simon and Dean discuss horses and the treats they deserve, a look at a scent leads to a grizzly story and then the pair of them enter the realm of the essence of Thong. This episode also features two actual jokes and a noticeable improvement in audio quality from segment two onwards.Bailey’s Horse Treats - https://www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/products/tasty-treats The photo of the bucket dean found - https://imgur.com/H4ApNld ‘Carrot stretches’ - https://www.google.com/search?q=%22carrot%22+stretches&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_QrLzYo32M8KlgAbxyZHIBw29 Funeral Home by the Library of Fragrance - https://www.thelibraryoffragrance.eu/funeral-home/ Wikipedia – Thong (Surname) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thong_(surname)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we welcome our first guest, humourist and educator Dave Steele (Will Riker Sex Beard Podcast). Dean, Dave and Simon discuss the vending machines they’ve enjoyed working with in the past and the tattoos they’d have done if pressed on the matter. Simon lists off some of the top-flight cocktails he remembers drinking and then the gang listen to a slightly comical song.  The Video Game Soda Machine Project – https://vgsmproject.com Batman, Shrek and Sonic tattoo - https://imgur.com/BEP3jmn DeliQuescent Haggis Gin – www.masterofmalt.com/gin/deliquescent/deliquescent-haggis-gin/ Billy Bayou - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bayou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode two bald, flabby men in the early forties discuss the trousers that the young people are wearing nowadays, marvel at the tremendous public art on display in Hungary, and then smell their brains burning while discussing something to do with chemistry or something. Extreme distressed jeans - First (cheaper) pair:  https://www.emmiol.com/high-waist-expose-frayed-ripped-product239515.htmlExtreme distressed jeans - Second (pricier) pair: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/extreme-cut-out-jeans-seams_n_5ae8ce81e4b00f70f0eccf26Columbo statue in Budapest (via Atlas Obscura) - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/columbo-statue Wikipedia: Trost Ligand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trost_ligand   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean and Simon witness a load of very famous people fail to cook food properly, ponder whether one of the 20th Century’s most widely read authors murdered one of the 20th Century's most celebrated musicians, and then explore the history of one of the 20th Century’s most loved creatures. They also continuously confuse Jimmy Wales with James Whale but they’ve since realised their error and are ashamed of themselves. Morrisons’ Christmas advert 2007 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWBqoINakc Tesco Christmas advert 2007 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfJOkRFZbo Sainsbury’s Christmas advert 2007 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwf2cmrEF6U M&S Christmas advert 2007 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNRnHHgS3Y Morrisons Christmas Advert 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89G9H5U9YE  Steve Lightfoot’s website – lennonmurdertruth.com  Steve Lightfoot’s bus (images via Twitter): https://imgur.com/JnRICDl and https://imgur.com/NKkQLkr Wikipedia: Dichomeris homaloxesta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichomeris_homaloxesta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dean tries to lay the blame for the state of this country on a series of unlikely targets, Simon relates detail of a truly excellent deal for all alco-hounds, and both of them wallow in ignorance like the big smooth pigs they are. Captain Beany – https://captainbeany.com/ Ice Club - https://www.ice-club.co.uk/product-page/big-rocks  or https://imgur.com/czyLj7Q Wikipedia:  Sam Houston State Bearkats football - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Houston_State_Bearkats_football K.C. Keeler - https://imgur.com/lyXSauU   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you, the listener, will hear an interesting pitch for the next phase of super-hero movies, meet an important businessman, and then find yourself left slack jawed in wonder as the ‘Random Wikipedia Article’ conversation branches out like a glorious tree. The Jeremy Renner App (via Nathan Rabin’s website) - https://www.nathanrabin.com/happy-place/2019/9/9/hawkeye-misses-the-target-case-file-141my-year-of-flops-ii-38-jeremy-renners-app Man on bike, towing a bucket, carrying a black Labrador on his shoulders- https://imgur.com/ebp1LNW Wikipedia: Zach Hadel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Hadel  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Simon’s failure to comprehend Dean’s submission and the general shabbiness of his own offering leads him to spiral downwards to a dark place. Can the listener’s favourite section “Random Wikipedia Article” improve his mood? Have a listen and find out. The Mangosteen Song - https://open.spotify.com/track/0VOrdK6TIeRqp5CMa37HUa?si=880e1cd956da441d Full album ‘Romeo Eats Part 1’ - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5woC1o9bxzyhV7sXR5t5Nd?si=EWox3rb5QV2aOf-zBQUVvA Goose measuring spoon – https://imgur.com/ZRAimNIWikipedia: Central African Republic at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_African_Republic_at_the_2017_World_Aquatics_Championships “Freddie, your Shreddies are ready!” advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6KxBpIOKKI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: “Technologically impossible and morally sickening” In this episode Simon and Dean balk at the idea of self-awareness as they discuss the importance of releasing your art with a well-thought-out marketing strategy and then they take an in depth look at a disgusting ornament.  E=AM2: The Fourteenth Paradigm Shift - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07964W6N5/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Blue Dog Sniffing Ginger Boy’s Ringpiece (Ceramic) – https://imgur.com/yWp2akOWikipedia Article: Invader Zim (comics) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invader_Zim_(comics)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: “Free range heads” Welcome, friends, to Episode 1 of ‘Why does this thing exist? (podcast)’. It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (names of books Dean wants to flog) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them.   In this episode Simon and Dean discuss a harrowing short film with a familiar soundtrack, conduct an experiment in taste and then lightly tiptoe around a topic they have very little knowledge of. Tom and Jerry, My Immortal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kRm6CFTDk8 Heinz Saucy Sauce - https://www.heinz.co.uk/sauces/mayonnaise/product/100185200020/saucy-sauce Sauce Experiment - qOTqpXa.jpeg (3024×4032) (imgur.com) Wikipedia Article: Korina Adamou - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korina_Adamou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts are very common these days. There are literally dozens of them out there. But most podcasts tend to be about people talking about something they know and care a lot about, in an effort to share their wisdom with the listeners. But what about a podcast that… doesn’t do that? That instead does the opposite? What about a podcast where those responsible actively and knowingly don’t understand the thing they’re talking about? What if that was the whole point? And that’s what this is about. The brand-new podcast “Why does this thing exist? (podcast)”, where neuroscientist, science author, and all round ‘online person’ Dr Dean Burnett and his oldest friend, Simon Feeley, get together and present each other with something they’ve found, some bit of bizarre flotsam plucked from the churning tides of modern society, that they just don’t get, where they don’t comprehend the thinking behind bringing such a thing into existence.  They'll also be further exposing their ignorance to all concerned, by plunging into the depths of Wikipedia, the store of all mankind’s knowledge, by bringing up a completely random article each week and seeing what sense, if any, they can make of it. So, if you were to see yet another podcast by two middle aged white guys and think to yourself “Why does this thing exist?”, they've got you covered. Available every via all your usual podcast platforms and providers, there'll be a new episode released every Wednesday. You can follow the poscast on @WhyExistPod on twitter, @whydoesthisexistpodcast on Instagram, and anywhere else you can find them, if you want to get in touch. The Why Does This Thing Exist? Podcast. Because rampant ignorance has never been so much fun.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.