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This week, we go fact wild with Cody Tucker aka 'The Cody Show'. Did you know the real backstory of ZZ Top? Which massive star turned down the song Danger Zone? Or the incredible connection between Martin Luther King and Julia Roberts?All of this and more revealed by Cody! We also find out an incredible fact about one of Ireland's busiest roads, the word you need to get a massive score in Scrabble and discover who is the only person to have won both an Olympic medal AND an Oscar. Find Cody on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecodytuckershow and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecodytuckershowTo listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the lads are joined by Jonn Elledge to explain why a poplar tree caused a dangerous international incident. Jonn is the author of 'The History of the World in 47 Borders' and he takes Neil and Dave on a whirlwind jaunt around the globe. They’ll visit curiosities like the medieval state where the only residents were the unmarried daughters of nobles and the Italian town surrounded by Switzerland. To warm you up for part 2, part 1 sees the origin of Mastermind explained.You may also learn how to keep a tiger. Point of order: George Foreman’s sons are all named George. You’ll understand when you listen.To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellSources:https://peachtv.co.uk/tv-jargon/#:~:text=Strawberry%20Filter,shoot%20it%20with%20strawberry%20filter'https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/57HKHLLYTBxhkyYCqJvJlL5/the-history-of-mastermind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of menu design with Menu Engineer, Sean Willard. Did you know that putting a box around your best-selling dish will make it sell even more? Why do some menus have prices but no currency symbols? And what’s more important: the food you serve or the menu you show your customers? All of this and more answered by Sean! We also learn how bad design gave us George W. Bush and why Bryan Ferry became ✢❒❙❁■ ✦❅❒❒❙. That’s not a typo, by the way. Sean’s website: menuengineers.comTo listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you prepare for the most anxiety-inducing part of any football tournament and if so, how?This week, the lads are joined by Professor Geir Jordet, who holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology, to explain not only how to prepare for that eventuality but also how we can use those lessons to deal with pressure in everyday life.As if these tips aren’t useful enough, in part one Neil explains what to if you need consular assistance in Austria and how Bovril got its name.You know, need-to-know stuff.We’ve got you covered. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsFor more from Geir and to get his latest book 'Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout' check out https://www.geirjordet.com/Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48279713https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tawdry-2024-03-18 https://www.everand.com/article/748282321/Q-APresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we’re back again! Season 7 is upon us and Dave is kicking things off in style with a Word Quiz for Neil! In Part 2, the lads are joined by YouTuber RobWords who blows their minds with such nuggets as why Ireland used to be called Scotland, why Wales might actually be a slur and what the hell an eggcorn is!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigsRob’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robwords?si=PTH9URRVn5Wv9Qfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a way to end the season! This week the lads catch up with the head elf from the BBC's brilliant QI TV show, James Harkin. Here is a man who brings the trivia in a ridiculously impressive way. He's got facts and he knows how to use them. In tribute to some of their worst jokes on the podcast so far part 1 contains an explanation of the Tumbleweed plant. Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigs  SOURCEShttps://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0hj8xm2/how-tumbleweed-became-an-invasive-species-in-the-us https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/arts/rare-books-white-gloves.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why would you travel to the other side of the world to play football in a rainy toad habitat? This is what Paul Watson, journalist, author and football enthusiast, found himself having to answer when he ended up in Pohnpei, a Micronesian island, with the mission to bring them the joy of football. It’s a story that involves calling on the Mormons, trying to win just one game of football and ending up in a bank in London with a suitcase full of money! There is so much to Paul’s story that we will have to do a second episode soon!Buy Paul’s book here:Up Pohnpei: Leading the ultimate football underdogs to glory https://amzn.eu/d/iFpIDkhPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellTo listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Menswear writer Derek Guy joins the lads on this week’s episode to explain why a monarch across the water might just have effected what you wear.Can his tips ensure the Neil and Dave are invited to the next Met Gala? One can only hope.Part 1 sees Neil’s travel tips help Dave find restful holiday destinations. He needs them. He’s very busy. He’s mainly busy telling us how busy he is, but he’s busy nonetheless. Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs Sourceshttps://www.euronews.com/2018/03/29/why-mary-poppins-is-banned-in-germany-on-good-friday#:~:text=Good%20Friday%20is%20considered%20a%20stille%20Tage%20or%20%22quiet%20holiday,to%20state%20in%20the%20country.https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36378690https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26134843-600-why-you-should-always-yell-at-the-ref-according-to-science/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fact that sharks have no bones is mind blowing. The fact that this fact is merely one of about 20 mind-blowing shark facts on this week’s podcast is even more mind blowing! All of these facts (and something terrible about shark reproduction!) are brought to us by the amazing Jaida Elcock, Shark Scientist, PhD student and co-founder of Minorities In Shark Sciences. As if that wasn’t enough, you won’t believe how scared of your cat you should be!Follow Jaida here:@sofishtication_ on InstagramPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohh this one is a cracker. Professor of Biochemistry Luke O’Neill walks the lads through the history of the brain. He covers everything from electrocuting dead frogs to accidentally firing a rod through your noggin and all the discoveries these events led to.He also casually drops in which philosopher had the brilliantly named ‘exploding head syndrome’.In part, one Dave finally receives the legal advice on the use of emojis that he so desperately needs Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs  Sources https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/10/sport/frank-hayes-sweet-kiss-belmont-park-intl-spt/index.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/thumbs-up-emoji-costs-sask-farmer-82-thousand-1.6898686   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Dave has recruited actor, writer, space nerd and author of the brilliant Spaced Out - A Casual Approach to the Cosmos, Kalpana Pot, to frighten all of us! So many things in space want to kill us that it’s a wonder we’re here at all! But don’t worry, Kalpana’s really sound and delivers all our impending doom stories with a touch of grace. We also learn in Part 1 about “Safety Coffins” and what’s so very wrong with The Pirates of the Caribbean ride!Kalpana’s book can be bought here:Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos https://amzn.eu/d/d7Kvz8yAnd she is on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot?igsh=NG04Ym9jYWVpdzU=Edited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellFor more information on Neil's tour dates check out - www.neildelamere.com/gigsListen to Dave on the radio at - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads are joined by the magnificent Dr. Kit Chapman to explain the weird and wonderful ways animals were used during WW2.In part 1 Neil walks Dave through the story of the Texan town that changed its name to get free TV. But both of these amazing stories frankly pale in comparison to the Dave's violent attack on Neil's choice of chocolate bar. You can decide who's right on this one.Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil DelamereEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellFor more information on Neil's tour dates check out - www.neildelamere.com/gigsListen to Dave on the radio at  - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/us/texas-town-called-dish-has-an-identity-problem.htmlAlfort jumping rabbit: Scientists solve mystery of handstanding rabbit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, we are in the world of noises. Certain noises can be so annoying that some people feel the need to harm the noise maker! Maybe, though, it’s not your fault. Maybe you suffer from something called Misophonia. Author of “Sounds Like Misophonia”, Dr. Jane Gregory takes us through everything there is to know about Misophonia, including her own emerging research. We also learn how useless Dave is at being a strong protective man. As for the elephant in the waistcoat, you’ll just have to listen to discover what that’s all about!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigsDr. Jane Gregory’s book: https://soundslikemisophonia.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads are joined by historian and comedian (not necessarily in that order) Dr Ciaran Barlett to talk about Roman triumphs. Not every podcast covering history will cover which historian was, as Ciaran puts it, “a rat bastard” but this one does.And to get us warmed up for all things Roman, Neil explains to Dave which man of the ancient world was the highest paid athlete of all time. Throw in some the listeners’ amazing reviews and boom you’ve got yourselves a podcast baby. Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigs Sourceshttps://www.vice.com/en/article/nzpgaq/the-fifteen-billion-dollar-athletehttps://www.npr.org/2015/10/23/450871036/in-a-tight-spot-abducted-family-struggled-for-freedom-and-hope  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, we’re back! Season 6 is here!Kicking things off with a very WWYTMT?! subject is Dave’s episode on Dan Donnelly’s Arm! History nut, Jane Casey, tells the phenomenal tale of Dan Donnelly, a Dublin man who made a name for himself first in the capital and then the country when he “beat the English”! A remarkable fellow whose life only got more interesting after he died! How did his right arm become detached from his body? Why was it in a circus? And how did it end up in a pub in Meath? All these questions answered in the first episode of the new season!Follow Jane here: https://www.instagram.com/[email protected] and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well this episode does exactly what is says on the tin.Financial Times journalist and bona fide Italian Marianna Giusti enlightens the lads about how many of the seemingly set-in-stone and ancient culinary traditions of Italy are very recent inventions. They learn about “gastro-nationalism” and as if that’s not enough, they find out which US president actually physically cleaned up after a nuclear accident.  Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs  Sourceshttps://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/vr-148  https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/04/04/rabies-patient-becomes-first-fatal-case-in-us-after-post-exposure-treatment-report-says/  https://dolly.roslin.ed.ac.uk/facts/the-life-of-dolly/index.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/chalk-river-nuclear-accident-1.6293574 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, we learn about the man who went from slave to senator in the fledgling, revolutionary United States. Author Cate Linnebery joins the lads to explore the incredible life of Robert Smalls. Also, Dave unleashes all the facts he didn’t manage to include in the rest of the episodes of Season 5. What are older, sharks or the rings of Saturn? What animal eats the most moose? It ain’t what you think! Dave also shouts at us all as he shows why he would be the worst self-help guru ever!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see : www.neildelamere.com/gigs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a dog-eat-dog world, right? The alpha male of a pack uses aggression and dominance to stay as the leader of the pack? Well not so much. The lads are joined by Kira Cassidy an associate research scientist with the National Park Service research program in Yellowstone to bust some lupine myths and explain who is the most important member of the wolf pack. It is definitely not who you think.Part 1 sees some excellent advice about how not to go to the loo in the middle of the night.  Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see : www.neildelamere.com/gigs  Sourceshttps://museumofchildhood.ie/charles-camerons-bags-of-flies/ https://www.iflscience.com/in-1849-a-mans-penis-became-lodged-in-a-bottle-through-an-entirely-plausible-potassium-explosion-59501  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever borrowed a car to nip off for a few hours? Well, that's what Bertha Benz did except it was the only car in the world and nobody had ever nipped anywhere in one before! Ever! She was the wife of Carl Benz of Mercedes Benz fame, sure, but she was so much more. An investor, a businesswoman, a pioneer and the inventor of the roadtrip! Everything about this story is wild and comic, scientist and musical theatre writer, Helen Arney, is here to tell us all about Bertha.In addition, we'll learn so much about streets, road, avenues, parkways and intersections that our brains will look like spaghetti junctions! Plus, we'll all laugh at rude things because rude things are fanny, sorry, funny! See, you're laughing now.Oh, and did you know Neil was on Live at the Apollo? Well, you will after this!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellFor more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we meet David Gluckman, the man (amongst others) who invented everyone’s favourite Christmas tipple, Baileys. He must be Irish, right? Wrong. Well, he must be a food scientist? Wrong. Surely it’s his biggest impact of Irish exports? Wrong.To put you in the mood for such deliciousness Neil drops some food facts in part 1.Be warned, one of them will make you question ever having a 99 again.Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellFor more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 Sourceshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/beaver-butt-goo-vanilla-flavoring https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-66546779https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/how-many-bananas-would-i-need-to-eat-to-become-radioactive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine working your whole life on something and, when you finally get the chance to make the dream a reality, you just go, “Naaaah. You’re grand.” Well, that’s what somebody did when offered the chance to land on the moon! Who was that man? Well, Matt Hobs, scientist, comedian and moon landing enthusiast, is here to tell us all about him. Come for the guy turning down the moon, stay for the 1000 women in space story. Trust us!As if that wasn’t enough, we also discover how much of a chicken Dave is and what toy knocked out more teeth than any other. Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellMatt’s socials:X: https://x.com/matthobscomedy?s=21&t=rs7dRKAmcTi6x0A3nRFHlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/matt.hobs.1For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finally have the episode when Dave says "Time is a just a construct". That may well be the case, but you still have to have major cajones to want to change the entire calendar. Enter badboy of Europe, France. This week the lads meet Dr Matthew Shaw from Queen's College Library, Oxford University who talks them through the plan to get rid of Sundays, decimalize time and rename every day of the year.Part 1 sees Neil explain a champagne-related coup while Dave demonstrates a frankly extraordinary ability to belch on command. Get that man on a talent show.Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-widow-who-created-the-champagne-industry-180947570/ https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/death-joseph-ignace-guillotin#:~:text=When%20Guillotin%20died%20in%201814,changed%20their%20family%20name%20instead.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/06/letters-of-last-resort-pms-early-task-to-write-to-uks-nuclear-sub-commandersFor more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dave has uncovered an incredible tale of age-defying physical prowess and downright stubbornness! Meet Gustaf Håkansson, an elderly Swedish gentleman who cycled the length of Sweden. Twice. To prove a point. Sarah Mulkerrins, a sports journalist, who has worked with every broadcaster around, drops by to tell this incredible tale. As if that wasn’t enough, we also learn about more of Sweden’s most talented people, including the guy who has written almost as many Number 1s as Lennon and McCartney!  Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell https://x.com/sarahmulkerrins?s=21&t=rs7dRKAmcTi6x0A3nRFHlA https://instagram.com/sarahmulkerrinstv?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==https://instagram.com/sarahmulkerrinstv?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==For more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio it's https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The internet’s version of Liam Neeson, Jose Monkey joins the lads to explain how just how easy it is to figure out where you shot that video you posted.Jose has amassed 1.4 million followers online by establishing the locations of videos that people send him- the phrase “Find me Jose Monkey” is fast becoming internet lore.He explains just how he does what he doesOf course, an obvious accompaniment to such a delectable part 2 is a part 1 that tells the story of how pigeons used to guide missiles to their targets. Duh.   Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/badminton-black-cocks-name-reconsidered/F2LJCM34NGS46JZII36TXQISUM/ https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/saga-bird-brained-bombersFor more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs  To listen to Dave on the radio it's https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s SEASON FIVE! We are so grateful so many of you listen to us and we can’t believe we’re back for a fifth season!Dave is really easing us into this one with a simple question: what’s the worst pain the natural world has to offer? In this episode, we meet Mark Vins, the CEO of one of YouTube’s most successful channels, Brave Wilderness. Mark and his friend, Coyote Peterson, have spent their days getting stung, bitten and finding out the worst pain humans can stand so that we don’t have to! Thanks, lads! We also learn some startling facts and figures surrounding YouTube, including how many years it would take you to watch everything that’s ever been uploaded! It’s a very long time but not as long as Neil guesses cos he’s figured out a way to ruin Dave’s day and this means that normal service has resumed for Season 5!Make sure you check out and subscribe to Brave Wilderness:https://youtube.com/@BraveWilderness?si=QQ0tXWJksHfgxx69Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellFor more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it'swww.todayfm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, the final one of Season 4, Neil asks a question we've all asked ourselves a thousand times:Did General Franco rig the Eurovision Song Contest?This led to other questions being asked, such as:What?How?AndNeil, are you ok?Well, it turns out that Neil's claim might just stand up and he brings in the brilliant author, journalist and documentary-maker, Richard Fitzpatrick, to present the evidence.As if that wasn't enough, Neil explains in Part 1 why this podcast could be weaponised by a dictator!Thank you all so much for listening!We will be back in October with Season 5.For more info on Neil's gigs see:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio it's:www.todayfm.com/davePresented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dave excels himself for sheer WWYTMTness by explaining just why der Fuhrer had the details of your local Maxol. He has enlisted the help of Dr Joseph Quinn of Oxford University to explain Operation Green, the Nazi invasion plan of Ireland.If that doesn’t whet your appetite, part 1 finds Dave in military manoeuvres mode. The Allies blew a lot of stuff up during WWII. Just not in the way you might think.   Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell   For more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs  To listen to Dave on the radio it'swww.todayfm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah, you heard right.This week with the help of ophthalmic surgeon Arthur Cummings the lads explore just why you’d want one of your gnashers inserted into your own eye.To counteract such gore, in part one, Neil explains which man might be the person who has saved the most human lives ever.Add arsonist birds and animals that willingly sacrifice their young, and we got ourselves a podcast.    Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell SOURCES https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-03-12/quokka-babies-daddy-long-legs-australian-animal-myths/13188740 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/18/soviet-officer-who-averted-cold-war-nuclear-disaster-dies-aged-77 https://wildlife.org/australian-firehawks-use-fire-to-catch-prey/  For more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs  To listen to Dave on the radio it's https://www.todayfm.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe, to you, Death Metal sounds like an animal enduring some kind of torture alongside an explosion in a giant metal fabrication factory. Well, guess what, those of us who listen to that music are happier and nicer people than everyone else! Professor Bill Thompson, who is associated with a number of Australian universities, has proven this in a number of incredible studies and he's here to confirm that Dave is nicer and happier than Neil. As if that wan't enough for you, Part 1 sees Dave explore the wildest and most debaucherous behaviour of heavy metals craziest stars. He and Neil get very intimate with a certain bodypart of Rod Stewart that NOBODY asked for!Professor Bill ThompsonProfessor: Faculty of Society and DesignBond University, QLD, AustraliaProfessor EmeritusDistinguished Professor 2017-Macquarie University, NSW, AustraliaAdjunct ProfessorUniversity of New South Wales, NSW, AustraliaPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellTo listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808 For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neuroscientist by day, TV quizzer by night, this week’s episode sees Daragh ’The Menace’ Ennis from ITV’s the Chase drops some quality Nobel prize knowledge. The study of one animal has led to more Nobel prizes than any other apparently. Rathcoole’s finest explains all.And as a little trivia aperitif Neil fills Dave in on the oldest company in the world and the most macabre ant in the world. Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellTo listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808 For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigsSources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-insect-uses-its-victims-carcasses-as-camouflage-83656246/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/japanese-adoption-rates-majority-adult-men-a7524301.html   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we always sleep the way we do now? Is Dave’s ability to sleep anywhere a talent or the sign of a man addled by life?On this week’s pod Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor for Sleep Advisor and a Certified Sleep Science Coach explains the history of sleep and how that most fundamental aspect of our daily cycle has changed.Part 1 sees Dave’s whistle-stop tour of the nocturnal habits of certain animals.*Warning* Includes the immortal phrase “’licking the ants out of the mound”.    Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell   For more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs  To listen to Dave on the radio it's https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode, comedian Nic Sampson joins the lads to delve into the topic of his award winning show, Marathon 1904. May we present the Olympic marathon when only 14 people finished and some had be poisoned? Sure, where else would you get it?And we know you’ve waited long enough. Did Neil and Dave get the new word into Irish? We have an update!  Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell  Sources:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/john-cazale-the-godfather-anniversary https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/the-subbuteo-story-how-a-war-veteran-cum-egg-collector-invented-britains-legendary-tabletop-favourite  For more info on Neil's gigs see www.neildelamere.com/gigs  To listen to Dave on the radio it's https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dave wants to tell us about the world's greatest ever heist, how one man pulled it off and moved an entire industry to the other side of the world! Along the way, we'll also learn how Formula 1 is helping to make the planet greener and we'll do that with the help of the effortlessly brilliant, Dr. Kit Chapman. Kit has written an incredible book, linked below, called Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save The World.In the first part, the lads will transport you to the wonderful surrounds of Malahide Castle for our first ever outdoor episode! Dave will tell us about the Irish woman who drove backwards over a mountain in Pakistan on purpose and a car that gets one mile to 22 gallons (this is not a typo)!Dr. Kit's book:https://kitchapman.co.uk/superheavy/For more info on Neil's gigs see:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio it's:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a word get into a language? We don't mean English, where it seems to just get absorbed like booze into your bloodstream (see last week's podcast).What about French, or Scots Gallic or Irish? On this week's episode the lads are joined by Donncha Ó Cróinín, Chief Terminologist at Foras Na Gaeilge ,to explain the process by which a word gets into Irish. Who decides? How do they decide? More importantly can the lads get a new word considered by the committee and then receive their seal of approval?Part one, acts as your language warm up as Neil explains to Dave just how Sesame Street revealed some of the nuances of African American English and the boys go swimming in Offaly.   For more info on Neil's gigs see:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio it's:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Sources:https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/06/the-habitual-be-why-cookie-monster-be-eating-cookies-whether-he-is-eating-cookies-or-not.htmlPresented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! This is Season 4 of Why Would You Tell Me That?!If you're new to the show, you can go back and check out all the previous episodes. There are 39 to choose from!In this week's Season Opener, Dave has brought a celebrity to us from the other side of the world. Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki is an Australian doctor, physicist, engineer, radio host, TikTok star and, most importantly, an amazing guest expert for the show. He covers everything from where does fat go when you lose it, to why some people don't feel pain, to belly button fluff and, incredibly, which mixer will get you drunk quicker, the Diet option or the Full-Sugar one!Also, in Part 1, Neil tells us when you can see him on Countdown again and Dave might just have stumped the quizmeister himself with a doozy of a question!Enjoy!Dr Karl on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkarlDr Karl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_karl/Dr Karl's website: https://drkarl.comPresented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for our bonus live episode with Diarmuid Gavin from April 2023!Before the launch of season 4, we present a bonus live episode!Recorded in the lovely surrounds of Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, the lads chat to everyone’s favourite plant botherer, Diarmuid Gavin.Of course, because it’s WWYTMT, Diarmuid doesn’t expound on his favourite plant but details the story of the Irishman who changed an airport, a town, a country and how everybody in the world flies. What a topic! What a man! Part 1 sees Dave and Neil exchange aviation and space trivia,I’ll see your “first meal consumed on the moon” and raise you “how to get through airport customs without being cavity searched”.Season 4 coming Wednesday, June 28th, 2023!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sick of being sad at the departure of a loved one? Ever want to get married at a funeral? Feel like manipulating a corpse like a marionette?Join the lads this week as they chat to Margaret Bonass Madden to find out about the games that Irish people played, and in some places still play, during wakes.Think Weekend At Bernie's meets Angela's Ashes.And as a bonus in part 1 Neil explains the strangest last will and testament ever uncovered and the lengths some people will go to to avoid being buried alive.Also, that's a wrap for Season 3! Thank you all so much for listening and getting touch. Back in June with Season 4 and that special live episode between now and then!For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808Sourceshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/people-feared-being-buried-alive-so-much-they-invented-these-special-safety-coffins-180970627/https://books.google.ie/books?id=iTpa6IH3XHMC&pg=PR5&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Stork_DerbyPresented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, you'll need to wrap up to listen to the tales that YouTuber, Kiun B, tells us! She's from Yakutsk in Sakha, the largest AND COLDEST republic in Russia. Temperatures regularly reach -70 degrees and that leads to a whole different way of life. Buildings on stilts, cars running all winter long and an Italian on a bicycle! Her stories are incredible. In Part 1, Dave tells us all about places you probably don't want to live, including the most densely populated place on earth ever with more than 1,000,000 people per square kilometre! Squidgy!Kiun's Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@KiunBFor more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Schreiber is what is known as a "QI Elf". He is one of the people who researches and comes up with the facts for this incredible BBC Quiz Show. He's also part of one of our favourite podcasts, No Such Thing As A Fish. This man has facts for days but the one he wants us to learn about today is that those very smart people who win Nobel Prizes sometimes become very not nice people at all! As if that wasn't enough, we also uncover why Veronica Broderick's Balkan Donkey makes the world's most expensive cheese!Buy Dan's amazing book, The Theory Of Everything Else, here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Theory-Everything-Else-Dan-Schreiber/dp/0008518971For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is WILD! Literally. Dave wants to tell us all about a wild bear who joined the Polish Army and rose up the ranks tp become a corporal! He drank beer, caught a spy in the showers and even fought on the front line! You have to hear this story and Dave has managed to source an incredible expert in Summer O'Brien, the Collections and Engagement Manager of Eden Camp Modern History Museum in the UK. As if that wasn't enough, Dave does a King Julien, the fat-tailed Lemur impersonation! Enjoy!https://edencamp.co.uk/For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere Edited by Cathal Minogue Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn't matter if you're the car, the top hat or the dog, Monopoly told you porkies! I know, right?!? This week the lads chat to Mary Pilon, journalist with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favourite Board Game". It turns out we need to know about who really invented Monopoly and why her contribution was airbrushed out of the story!As they're in the realms of games, Neil has arranged a special bonus guest to fire out fact bombs for Part 1. That's right, the host of the most iconic UK gameshow of all time, Countdown, joins them. It's the one and only Colin Murray!Don't forget our live show tickets are going fast! Pick them up here:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000 For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil DelamereEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dave enlists the help of some TikTok royalty to explain why James Bond ended up designing car license plates with a cat on them! Ethan the License Plate Guy joins the lads to explain all about the world of collectible and valuable license plates! We also learn about the $100,000,000 Volvo (this is not a typo) and why horse have got a blood feud against Dave and his family!Follow Ethan here: https://www.tiktok.com/@licenseplatetok or here: https://www.instagram.com/licenseplatetok/Don't forget our live show tickets are going fast! Pick them up here:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000 For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808 Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arise, Sir Dave and Sir Neil!This week, with the help of their best named expert so far, historian Turtle Bunbury, the lads look at the toughest, wealthiest warrior monks of all time, the Knights Templar. Polish that armour, sharpen that lance and see why the Templars basically operated a 900-year-old ATM. If that's not enough, part one sees Neil explain why your great granny might have dressed up like a couch every so often.For the live podcast recording tickets:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808Sourceshttps://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/victorian-mothers-hidden-photos-their-babies/611347/https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2013/dec/02/hidden-mothers-victorian-photographyPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dave wants to tell Neil about The Oscars. Not The Oscars in 2023 but The Oscars in general and how an irishman is key to it all. With the help of the Historian in Residence at EPIC, Catherine Healy, we learn about Cedric Gibbons, the man with 39 Oscar nominations, 11 wins and the fact that he designed the Oscars statuette. We also encounter a man twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty and a woman from Scotland who swam, cycled and ran her way into the Academy Awards!Don't forget to buy tickets to our live gig on April 3rd in Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin with the inimitable Diarmuid Gavin:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000And read about Cedric Gibbons here:https://epicchq.com/story/cedric-gibbons-the-irish-american-who-designed-the-oscar/Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

magine your front door. Can you see it in your mind’s eye? Well some people can’t visualize in this way. The medical term for this is ‘aphantasia” and this week Neil and Dave talk to cognitive neurologist Professor Adam Zeman who not only studies the condition but also coined the term.Combine this part 2 with a part 1 in which you learn why you’d paint a cow to look like a zebra and why you might not want to be named Kevin iif you live n France! Don’t tell us we aren’t spoiling you. Tickets for the live podcast show are at:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000  For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808  Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/11/if-the-shoo-fits-cows-painted-with-zebra-stripes-keep-flies-in-line https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/09/30/wilhelm-scream-attack-hollywood-cliches-netflix/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/how-kevins-got-a-bad-rap-in-france  Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Season 3, baaaaby!It turns out a man both Neil and Dave worked with on the radio is not only a rock star but he also voiced the members of a paramilitary organisation, namely the Irish Republican Army.Find out who, when and how all this came to pass by listening to this episode.While we are on all things audio, in part 1 Dave explains which animal the Netflix “tadum” sound now sadly lacks and gets to the bottom of the most famous of all ringtones, that Nokia banger.If that’s not enough, there's also a****SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*****THEY LADS ARE DOING A LIVE PODCAST RECORDING AT SMOCK ALLEY, DUBLIN APRIL 4th WITH A VERY SPECIAL GUEST  Tickets at:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON 3, HERE WE COME!We have so many new amazing stories to share with you. How would a 900-year-old ATM work? Did you know that a rockstar voiced the IRA? Why did a bear end up a corporal in the Polish army?!? These and so many more stories for you to digest in Season 3 of Why Would You Tell Me That?! with Neil Delamere and Dave Moore.PLUS - SUPER BONUS EXTRA GOODNESS!We have a massive announcement coming next week. Tune in to Episode 1 to find out what it's all about.Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of Season 2 is here and it's a festive feast! Dave takes us through Christmas traditions around the world including the man who missed the birth of Christ cos he needed a poo. There's also rollerblading. And more poo. Anyway, in Part 2, Dave has brought back Evolutionary Biologist, Simon Watt (he of Myers Suriname Toad fame) to discuss that most Christmas of miracles, the virgin birth. Is it real? Does it happen? And what exactly are Lesbian Lizards?We'll be back in February 2023 with Season 3 and a MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT too! Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, they said it would never happen. and by "they" we mean "Dave Moore".But "they" were wrong. Queen of Dictionary Corner on Countdown, Susie Dent, is the guest on this week's podcast and she is brilliant.Susie explains the rules of English that we know but we don't even know we know, the origin of the word "syphilis", why we say Zig Zag and not Zag Zig and why Shakespeare couldn't even spell his own name! If that's not enough, in part 1, Neil tells Dave about the 750-year-old Korean national treasure that war, insects and humidity couldn't destroy. Plus, it still works today! Did we mention Susie Dent is on the show? Sources:https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/silk-road-themes/documentary-heritage/printing-woodblocks-tripitaka-koreana-and-miscellaneoushttps://whynow.co.uk/read/susie-dents-top-tens-ten-words-to-make-you-smilehttps://www.livescience.com/40885-syphilis-origin-mystery.htmlPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've learned that Dave can get quite obsessed. Sneakers, guitars, Coco Pops, things get added almost weekly. We can now include height on the list and that is why he has secured the talents of Dr.Eirini Marouli, the Associate Professor in Computational Biology at the William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London to tell us whether we're as tall now as we're ever gonna be. Her title is almost as impressive as her knowledge on the subject! Amongst the facts Dave brings us is the tale of the tallest man who ever lived and his absolutely enormous shoes!We must pause at this point to apologise to any giraffes who listen to the podcast. It seems Neil has been waiting to "go off on one" about you and he does.Enjoy! Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.