Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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  • Episode 137: “I can smell the memory of a horse”

    In this episode, Dean asks Simon why a horse appeared and then they have a look at someone else’s photos, rudely put up for sale. Finally, self-awareness and hypocrisy bring the episode to an untimely end. 

     

    Photo of a lost horse - https://imgur.com/0CNT9lA  

     

    Photos for sale on eBay -  

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276769518573?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uazFtm1PQuK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

     

    Wikipedia - Guizar–Vasquez–Sanchez–Manzano syndrome -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guizar%E2%80%93Vasquez%E2%80%93Sanchez%E2%80%93Manzano_syndrome  

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    34 min
  • Episode 136: "A face with a balloon drawn on"

    In this episode, Dean and Simon discuss a rude and unused piece of spy-wear and have a look at a cracking pair of eBay listings. They finish off by sort of discussing a Wikipedia article about a short story but mostly just do some dreadful impressions and talk about animals coming to kill them.


    Radio Balls (NSFW) - https://imgur.com/aCYDzGb


    Stephen Hawking Coin – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267141248619?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vQ-sdS7TSGG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


    Not Safe for Work Coin (NSFW) – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276834264802?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=b7yanqbBSHi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&var=2560268666347&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


    Wikipedia- Wildcat (Short Story) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_(short_story)

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    46 min
  • Episode 135: “A slug, a cow, a rabbit and a train.”

    In this episode Dean and Simon take a look at the international cut of a flop film, an abandoned hat and a Wikipedia article about a wrestler that gives them a CTE. 

     

    The Magic Roundabout (2005) -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339334/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  

     

    Doogal (2006) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763304/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  

     

    A photo of a hat - https://imgur.com/fqj7kSl  

     

    Wikipedia - Ray Gordy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Gordy  

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    46 min
  • Episode 134: “The Fish Adventure”

    In this episode, Dean and Simon find out about a machine that helps you take you pet fish for a walk and fantasise about being among the fishes. Then, in section two, they have a look at a modern video review of a local restaurant. Finally, they learn about an Eastern European artist and besmirch a comedian.


    Article about a mobile fish tank – https://www.techeblog.com/custom-fish-tank-goldfish-walk-taiwan/


    Tiktok restaurant review – https://www.tiktok.com/@swanseareviewed/video/7460617959732546848?_r=1&_t=ZG-8tB7HeuRV9F


    Wikipedia – Modris Tenisons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modris_Tenisons

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    41 min
  • Episode 133: "Accidental Movie Episode"

    In this episode, it's tangents galore as Dean and Simon struggle to talk about two film related items. First off, Dean asks Simon why Robbie Williams is a chimp now and then Simon makes Dean remember Forrest Gump. And Changing Rooms? They finish off by briefly looking at some computer software. 

     

    Better Man trailer - https://youtu.be/neyfwa4GrVA?si=uuG8zcxTS834kDim  

     

    Forrest Gump figurine - https://www.crabfigure.com/In-Stock-Chong-Toys-C003-1-6-Scale-Forrest-Gump-figure-p22228400.html  

     

    Wikipedia - Virtual Desktop Extender - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Desktop_Extender  

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    47 min
  • Episode 132: “A full three tube meal”

    In this episode, Dean and Simon talk about a computer game that blends housework with space warfare and a retro-modern method of consuming cheeseburgers. They finish off by ranking the cheese producing nations. There’s strong vein of space/cheese running through this episode somehow.  

     

    Powerwash SImulator Warhammer 40,000 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcgf48gAX_s  

     

    Cheeseburger in a tube - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSHFW8B/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=default 

     

    Wikipedia - Xynotyro - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xynotyro 

     

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    44 min
  • Episode 131: “Nine pence a tooth”

    In this episode, Dean goes to the wrong place for fashion insights and then Simon shows him a big box of loose teeth. Typical sort of stuff. They finish off by coming up with ways to widen participation in olympic sports. 

     

    Large Lot 600 Vintage Single Denture False Teeth Tooth Post Fixings Crafts Props - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356246283319?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZlPZqWh5Q8G&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 

     

    Wikipedia - Makoto Tomizawa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makoto_Tomizawa 

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    41 min
  • Episode 130: “Our intention is to never disappoint”

    In this episode, Dean and Simon look at a couple of systems for sweetening your hand-held meats and then discover a themed hotel while researching the emu vigilantes of an English coastal town. They finish off by finding out about a Japanese comic book. 

     

    Jimmy Dean’s blueberry pancake sausage on a stick - https://www.jimmydean.com/products/pancakes-and-sausage/on-a-stick/blueberry-pancakes-and-sausage-on-a-stick/  

     

    Emu news article - https://news.sky.com/story/stop-chasing-on-the-run-emu-in-your-4x4s-say-lincolnshire-police-13256370  

     

    Wikipedia - Me and Roboco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_%26_Roboco  

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    38 min
  • Episode 129: "Christmas Special 3: Drinking cosmetics for attention" (with Dave Steele, Michael McCann & Dan Mitchell)

    In this episode, it's a Christmas party funtime at Dean Manor as your hosts get haunted by three ghosts guests and discuss a toilet based Christmas tradition, a toilet based hip and groovy craze, one of Santa's gruesome mates and a dead poet's face. 

     

    Tió de Nadal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%B3_de_Nadal  

     

    Skibidi Toilet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WePNs-G7puA  

     

    Père Fouettard – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard  

     

    Wikipedia – James Brunton Stephens - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brunton_Stephens  


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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 128: “Cat capsule. Catsule.”

    In this episode, Dean and Simon have a gentle time shopping for starter knives for babies and then they have a look at a cool new fashion trend that Simon saw in London. They finish off by settling down to enjoy some 'callbacks' and learn about a medicine woman. 

     

    Personalised 3D Print Folded Kid Play Knife Enlightenment Fidget Toy with Name Multicolour Available Children's Day Birthday Gift for Boy Girl - https://uk.callie.com/personalized-3d-children-game-folded-play-knife-with-engraved-name-multicolor-available-safe-tool-enlightenment-gift-for-kids?callie_ref=search&keyword=personalised%203d%20print%20folded%20kid%20play%20knife  

     

    Backpack to carry your cat - https://www.temu.com/uk/1pc-polyester-woven-pet-backpack-carrier-for-cats-and-dogs-breathable-space-capsule--with-large-capacity-ideal-for-travel-gifts-for-christmas-halloween-thanksgiving-g-601099662966619.html?_oak_mp_inf=ENv%2Bit%2Bm1ogBGgpxdWxtbXhzc2R0INSjvuO7Mg%3D%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Ffancy%2F3e076d07-2e4e-44fe-af0b-472d2e30ab4f.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4419596471&refer_page_sn=15498&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MTM0MQ&refer_page_el_sn=223143&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_ads_sub_channel=search&_x_ads_account=176283023&_x_ads_set=521731430&_x_ads_id=1327112956869261&_x_ads_creative_id=82944792875049&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ns_msclkid=a76b8cb20aba10fb2da2ebe935e092b4&_x_ns_match_type=b&_x_ns_bid_match_type=bb&_x_ns_query=weird%20products%20for%20pets&_x_ns_keyword=unusual%20pet%20products&_x_ns_device=c&_x_ns_targetid=kwd-82945743430467%3Aloc-188&_x_ns_extensionid=&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=15498_1734033248667_b2lcirjwkb&_x_sessn_id=yo76551yr7  

      

     

    Wikipedia - Eleanor Southey Baker McLaglan -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Southey_Baker_McLaglan  


    Goitre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitre#/media/File:Kone_med_stor_struma.jpg  

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    42 min

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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,…