Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode; Dean and Simon have a look at an artist’s rendering of a lady from a famous song, take a trip to America to look at their gumwalls and then read a Wikipedia article that has been seemingly written by, and for, Aliens.

Lady in Red Painting - https://imgur.com/tZ87q95  

Seattle gumwall - https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/vendor/the-gum-wall/   

San Luis Obispo gumwall - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g33026-d249402-Reviews-Bubblegum_Alley-San_Luis_Obispo_San_Luis_Obispo_County_California.html  

Wikipedia – Outline of Sports - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_sports  

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In this episode, talk turns to Mr Blobby again as Dean and Simon look at a local football kit. They move on to discuss literature and cats and finish off by finding out about a famous man that designed bridges and tunnels or something.

Llantwit Major FC Mr Blobby Goalkeeper Kit - https://www.thekitman.co.uk/llantwit-major-afc-2023-24-mr-blobby-goalkeeper-kit/

Meow: A Novel - Meow: A Novel (The Meow Library): Amazon.co.uk: Austen, Sam: 9798988647706: Books

Wikipedia - David Hay (Engineer) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hay_(engineer)

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In this episode Dean and Simon take a romantic/spooky boat ride, visit a Danish Bell Museum and have a learn about an erotic master of the graphite pencil. 

Tunnel of Love article - https://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/07/05/tunnel-of-love/ 

Dansk Klokkemuesum - https://klokkemuseum.dk/ 

Wikipedia - Olaf Odegaard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_Odegaard 

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In this episode, Dean asks Simon if he can explain the popularity of a particular TikTok video but Simon gets sidetracked by an irrelevance. In part two they have a look at a company that sells weird shower curtains. Part three brings a brain-melting Random Wikipedia Article section where a retired boat is discussed fully and frankly, bar a couple of tangents. 

Hawk Tuah Girl article 1 - https://www.thecut.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-viral-tiktok-video-explained.html 

Hawk Tuah Girl article 2 - https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/62978/1/hawk-tuah-spit-that-thang-viral-sex-girl-hailey-welch-just-dropped-merch-summer 

Celebrity Shower Curtains - https://pixels.com/shop/shower+curtains/celebrity 

Wikipedia – Berge Fjord - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berge_Fjord 

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In this episode, Dean garners support for his hatred of people lounging in pubs, Simon put on a skin-suit show, everyone is mean about an American quiz show and then a foul mouth Australian shows up. 

'Like Living Organisms' by Local Androids (Not safe for work) - https://vimeo.com/44993153   

National Bible Bee – A girl recites a Bible passage from memory - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D0vkhk9D44&list=PLYdQ5dB7o5jzTp_3E2qK-A-0bXqvh7m8W  

Wikipedia – Freight Train Heart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_Train_Heart 

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In this episode, Dean and Simon have a lovely time talking toilet about a possibly treasonous advertising campaign and a gadget that can help you count how many beers you’ve been drinking. Also, they have a look at a timeless sumo wrestler. 

Prince William advert - https://imgur.com/Zgr9yQp  

Piers Morgan advert - https://imgur.com/FJJg3UA  

Beer counter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CM25V6?tag=toorich-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1  

Wikipedia - Onigatani Saiji  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigatani_Saiji  

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Episode 101: “Gazumped by Wellard” (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann) 

In this episode, Dean and Simon call upon Mike and Dave to help them learn about a Mr Bean themed nightclub, the early stand-up career of a Hollywood star and a fragment of the gemstone industry.

Photos from the Mr Bean Bar in Vietnam - https://imgur.com/Cb0OpBL  

Josh Peck’s stand-up routine on the Rosie O’Donnell show - https://youtu.be/xbSMTZvRUG8?si=YdN6NIn3a3DfnPl7  

Wikipedia – WP Diamonds - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP_Diamonds  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon invite John Rain (Smersh Pod, https://linktr.ee/itsjohnrain) along to celebrate reaching a hundred episodes. All your favourite topics are covered; RoboCop, defunct high-street shops, gout, naughty pet dinners, race science, light entertainers from the 70s/80s and much much more! 

Robocop 2014 shows off his lungs - https://youtu.be/UFuxiZFwDPs  

Woolworths’ Jackie Chan Advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewa8WzbpreY  

John’s framed Copycats autographs - https://imgur.com/Vp7Eomk  

Wikipedia – Frisian Literature -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisian_literature  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon get annoyed by a needlessly chatty dog waste collection bag and then they have a look at a product for chicken lovers with expensive phones. Also, space mushrooms. 

Waste bag whimsy - https://imgur.com/bI2l7LX  

Chicken phone case - https://www.amazon.co.uk/iphone-Chicken-Protective-Transparent/dp/B094GN4MXQ  

Wikipedia - Cryomyces minteri - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryomyces_minteri  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a cheesy lump from Thailand and then get their noses all zazzed up with a magic machine. They also have a look at some flies and many valuable questions are asked and answered.

Cheese burger video -  https://youtu.be/mB1HSHvq_sI   

Nose trainer video - https://youtu.be/_6CfwT1r-8U  

Wikipedia – Germariochaetini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germariochaetini  

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