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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
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It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) 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.
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Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)
Apr 29, 202501:09:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and Simon bring in the receivers (Dave and Michael) to wind down WDTTE(P) enterprises and give the podcast the sendoff it deserves. Topics covered include: Cronenbergian phone accessories, detectives, teeth-tooth-teethbrushes, poo knifes, honeymoon romance, the chewiest things, Rodney, the Lynchian career of Jane Lynch and more. Umbilical cable for iPhone - https://www.etsy.com/listing/123441193/umbilical-cable-for-iphone?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717 Teeth toothbrush - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1234410061/teeth-tooth-brush-novelty-gag-gift-pun?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717 Pwp knife - https://www.amazon.com/Jsuslife-Durable-Toilet-Handle-Christmas/dp/B0CFZTRYJ9 Wikipedia - List of Jane Lynch performances - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jane_Lynch_performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”
Apr 22, 202500:39:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and Simon get flummoxed by a popular video about some rocks getting defrosted. Following that, they take a good look at a cursed object. They finish off by tuning in to some facts about old-timey radio. Diet Enak’s Mencairkan batu es - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584 My Last Tooth ceramic trinket - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286463473472 Wikipedia – 1938 in British Radio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_British_radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)
Apr 15, 202500:47:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Michael returns to receive an update on Dean’s dogging investigation and then the three of them look at Japanese answers to the question “Why DOESN’T This Thing Exist?”. Following that, Simon’s cedes control of his section to allow Michael to speak on his interests and then everyone discusses an article about grenades. Photos Dean took While walking a dog - https://imgur.com/QFkk1rM https://imgur.com/TIGQQHp https://imgur.com/1E9X1jE https://imgur.com/xrnHZp7 Chindogu - https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1jhkx2z/chindogu_is_a_japanese_concept_where_inventors/ V Highlighter - https://theperfectv.com/products/shades-of-luminizer Video on Denver Airport - https://youtu.be/NN8DO-Xv9wA?feature=shared Wikipedia – Number 6 Hand Grenade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._6_grenade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 144: “Beak on the box”
Apr 8, 202500:46:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean complains about recipes and Simon talks about his charity work. Then, Simon tells Dean about a new shop he’s been to and the interesting thing he bought, and they slander a cereal. They finish off by discovering some breaking news in a Wikipedia article. Roti recipe - https://www.cookwithmanali.com/roti-recipe/ Kellogg's Frosties Shower Gel - https://bubbletcosmetics.com/collections/kelloggs-shower-gels Wikipedia- Assetto Corsa EVO - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assetto_Corsa_EVO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 143: “Nobel, no charisma, no chance”
Apr 1, 202500:46:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and Simon read a comic that’s supposed to help people stop drinking and then they have a look at dirty-dog toothbrush accessory. They finish off by having a go at some Australian children and their efforts to communicate science. Captain Alcohol - https://captainalcoholcomic.com/ Dog Pooping Toothpaste Topper - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1552788872/dog-pooping-toothpaste-topper-comes-with?ref=shop_home_feat_2&logging_key=f0ab90686f6637f7dbcf6e9a80db27b73bbac6d5%3A1552788872 Wikipedia – Sleek Geek Week - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleek_Geek_Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 142: “The bad beef years are coming”
Mar 26, 202500:38:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode Simon and Dean look at a romantic meat product and then share their feelings on a recent news item from the skies. They finish off by celebrating some of cold-science's top achievers. Meat Rose - https://imgur.com/ddeDbym Article about a couple that had to sit next to a corpse on a long flight - https://news.sky.com/story/couple-forced-to-sit-next-to-dead-body-for-hours-on-qatar-airways-flight-13317026 Wikipedia - Kamerlingh Onnes Award - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamerlingh_Onnes_Award Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 141: “A man of the soil”
Mar 19, 202500:42:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and Simon’s attempts to learn about agriculture and plumbing are foiled and then they revisit Wolverhampton’s powerful past. Farming hack video - https://www.facebook.com/YellowBee101/videos/a-handy-hack-for-farmers-/2045837919203825/ Hippo water saver eBay listing - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276838892825?itmmeta=01JKBVS5M6761YG4NNTC4W98PK&hash=item4074e24519:g:XEMAAOSwSR1nkP8M&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CodCO1vSDjg2xNOt8By6oD6JK3WL5UbDjOgIbBzhpvkmdTsRFQ5oaK3ShoVhWvlhvV0624D7H8%2B6T1UWAetabair4xMBAJOQcgADCIn08h2Ynq4LQcOMXbiDq%2F50EwvpdHvbgIT4vFfqkqyhFKT%2FlZr4WGnSYJ47TvRMBx%2FL2EILg474x4nMAZ%2Fbe9Aa%2FjEkUzz0mSULA4bJmt4buLZdylWtMx9CknbafWtaAGPqm2s5dGmsySziFl3YVg79r9qghVr%2B0IvLaHNRRruvq4jJe7youEc5jpfqw9XIkOfCR2u%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6Da5PuaZQ An Aladdin's cave on eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=276838892825&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=sapcotejumblesale Video about installing hippo bags - https://youtu.be/YhvndIcQ0L8?si=Pb6JpBfOz-Psu1Tf Wikipedia – Wolverhampton Power Station - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Power_Station Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 140: “A Full Three”
Mar 12, 202500:42:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean and Simon try to figure out what a TV Disney+ show might be about, get down and gritty at American Event, and praise Jesus. Will Trent - https://imgur.com/16QCthH Rolling in the Grits – Small Town Big Deal - https://youtu.be/bvrTfkY6xNw?si=M_nJZJwswMSJPfuQ Wikipedia – McVegan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McVegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 139: “The Screaming Dog”
Mar 5, 202500:39:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dean tries to remind Simon about a book they read as children but it just upsets him and then they have a look at a Japanese company that’s purchasing peoples' faces. Finally, the Random Wikipedia Article section floats in like a Dignitas pillow and gently smothers the episode to death. Cover to “The Woolpack” by Cynthia Harnett - https://imgur.com/h1BCDyR Masks - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Kamenyaomote?ref=related&from_page=listing&listing_id=1319534813#items Wikipedia – Roy T. Davies – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_T._Davis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 138: “Neuroscientist and Friends” (with Carys Eleri)
Feb 26, 202500:56:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, TV’s Carys Eleri visits Dean and Simon to learn about Joe Pesci’s singing sideline and a mysterious smelling machine. Pleased with her findings, she expresses her gratitude to the gentlemen by showing them a useless wristwatch. Then, everyone celebrates another successful episode by looking at an article on Wikipedia. Joe Pesci sings “Take your love and shove it” - https://youtu.be/OKYHGskALD4?si=uU5MxLJyPnWFrS9i ‘Aromas’ machine - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176584497019?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=iZHxaUYvSyu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Carys’s sundial - https://imgur.com/uJghOy8 Wikipedia – The 12 Days of Dash & Lily - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Days_of_Dash_%26_Lily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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