Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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

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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)  

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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! 

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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 

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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 

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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) 

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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 

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