Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode, Dean and Simon read a book about what you can do with women's leg wear and it confuses them and then they verify some facts about Britain. They finish off with a deep delve into the career of Jenny Agutter.

Pages from the book they looked at - https://i.imgur.com/x0Di7fI.jpg

tv-English Club's list of facts - https://tv-english.club/articles-en/entertainment/25-unusual-facts-about-britain-and-british-people/ 

Wikipedia - Jenny Agutter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Agutter

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In this episode, Dean and Simon was an education film on vehicular maintenance and pick up some top tips, then, they delve into the world of romantic condiment accessories. They finish off the episode by investigating a confusing Wikipedia article about a seemingly nondescript woman and her time-displaced husband. 

5 minute crafts’ Effective car hacks to keep you rolling - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1838576159925208  

Personalised tomato ketchup label - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1258059584/personalised-tomato-ketchup-sauce-label?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lorraine+kelly&ref=sr_gallery-1-25&frs=1&pop=1&pe=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=ec7312d3b1fbca1bb257c3ab0fd50d29dc610055%253A1258059584&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1  

Wikipedia – Henrietta Marie Colden - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Marie_Colden  

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In this episode, poet/comedian/writer/podcaster Mat Troy joins Dean and Simon to talk about unwanted magic acts, a big old phoney potato, clown training videos and indoor air quality. 

Idaho Potato Hotel - https://idahopotato.com/big-idaho-potato-hotel  

Clown training VHS clip - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C26Kgs2sGMd/?igsh=anBpdXoxeWdra3pn  

Wikipedia – Indoor Air Quality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_air_quality  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon discover the literal smoking gun and then they have a look at an animal themed settee while Simon contemplates the millionaire lifestyle. They finish off by learning about a Tarzan film from the olden days. 

Gun shaped cigarette lighter video – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ni2acIf5t/  

Article about hippo sofa - https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/a29655874/buy-a-lifesize-hippopotamus-couch/ 

Wikipedia – Tarzan and the Mermaids - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_and_the_Mermaids 

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In this episode, Dean and Simon get off to a bad start, build gradually by discussing poorly labelled Seinfeld clips and horrible Haunted Houses, and then reach a crescendo as they uncover what could be the most exciting Wikipedia article they’ve come across so far. 

What purports to be the “Best Seinfeld Scene Ever” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TbCBoGbHw  

Article on McKamey Manor - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mckamey-manor  

McKamey Manor YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF8FJx1El7c  

Wikipedia  - List of Coronation Street characters (2024) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Coronation_Street_characters_(2024)  

Video of Craig Charles and Philip Olivier Sumo Wrestling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21Y3Jk86Jk  

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In this episode, wordsman Dan Mitchell (https://www.danmitchellwords.co.uk/) returns to join Dean and Simon for an accidental crime and punishment special! The three of them discuss a Prison themed bar that's arrived in Cardiff, a collection of prison letters currently for sale on Ebay and an extraordinary children’s toy.  

Wales online article on Alcotraz - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/went-alcotraz-cardiffs-new-activity-28875404  

500 prison love letters - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285789583884?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h6QVl8B2TMa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

Punisher shapeshifting toy - https://imgur.com/Z8OHUNI  

Wikipedia - List of I Can See Your Voice Indonesia episodes  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_I_Can_See_Your_Voice_Indonesia_episodes  

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In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a display stand that upset him when his son took him shopping and then Simon gets flummoxed by the value of gold per ounce. They finish off by discussing a rich man from America and his need to meddle in the local politics of Florida. It’s a half-hearted Easter Special! And it’s days late! 

Reese’s Eggs Display Stand - https://imgur.com/yfiv19D  

CNN Business’ video of the world’s most expensive desert - https://youtu.be/RpwcCaejcP8?si=Ld0UEtiwZNtsBTgF  

Wikipedia – Norman Braman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Braman  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon remember an unfairly (?) maligned pop group from the 1990, have a look at some photographs of a funny man and then take in the sights and sounds of Killiecrankie. 

Vanilla – No way no way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_D-qJ4hfss  

Fe-M@ail – Flee Fly Flo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhF0r46qxU  

Senior Waiter Stock Images - https://www.dreamstime.com/search.php?securitycheck=fe4dd65087baa8a4ac5d6fafd77e2702&srh_field=waiter&s_all=y&s_ph=y&s_il=y&s_video=y&s_audio=y&s_ad=n&s_sl0=y&s_sl1=y&s_sl2=y&s_sl3=y&s_sl4=y&s_sl5=y&s_orp=y&s_orl=y&s_ors=y&s_orw=y&s_clc=y&s_clm=y&s_rsf=0&s_rst=7&s_sp=master1305  

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

What they looked at on Streetview - https://imgur.com/3dIWJVh  

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In this episode, Dean ponders why he must show his ticket to buy chewing gums at the airport and then, while discussing a sign for sale on Ebay, tells everyone how he found out about the facts of life. Finally, in another madcap Random Wikipedia Article section, your hosts stumble upon footage of a tremendous concert from Switzerland and argue about whether Denise Van Outen used to fly around in a helicopter. 

Vtg Metal Novelty Wall Hanging Sign - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334217823334?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=otnh0WhJRfe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL  

Wikipedia – Adela Smajic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adela_Smajic  

Schnitzelbangg Mittwuch - https://www.facebook.com/Telebasel/videos/schnitzelb%C3%A4ngg-mittwuch/366559962851231/  

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In this episode; Dean and Simon have a gentle time talking about a disappointing Wonka experience and then an unnecessary road sign leads to Dean having to retake his driving theory test. The ship sails away for the evening as a Frenchman is not discussed in the Random Wikipedia Section. 

Article about Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/27/glasgow-willy-wonka-experience-slammed-as-farce-as-tickets-refunded  

The road sign that perplexed Simon - https://imgur.com/a/A833UdV  

Wikipédia – Jean de Corbeil - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_Corbeil  

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