Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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In this episode, Dean and Simon watch the trailer for the new Spider-Man-adjacent film that’s coming out soon and then debate the merits of moulding turkey mince into the shape of a carrot and dying it orange. They finish off for the week by going through a long list of rodents. 

Madame Web trailer - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo?si=3Ogitd2TBsxrGBee  

Why Arby’s is testing meat products that look like big carrots - https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/26/business/arbys-fake-meat-carrot-trnd/index.html  

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

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In this episode, Dean shows Simon a clip from an old film that paints a famous comedian in a new light and then they take to the road to do some investigative journalism. They finally return to the studio to finish off the episode by reviewing an article about a nondescript building in America. 

Jim Davidson Hello - https://youtu.be/X6WiiXUR3xM?si=PL3z1pYMiUFi219d  

Pumpkin Spice Car Wash Info - https://imocarwash.com/gb/pumpkin-spice-triple-foam/ 

Wikipedia - Customs House (Nashville, Tennessee) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_House_(Nashville,_Tennessee) 

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In this episode, Dean tells Simon about an educational TV series with an unlikely host and then they ponder why a promotional photograph for a long-forgotten piece of Saturday evening crud-TV ended up on sale in Iceland. The finish off with another fantastic/shambolic Random Wikipedia Article section. 

Harold Bishop article - https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/neighbours-harold-bishop-teach-teenagers-5056113  

Dale Winton photo - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394977495331?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5vx783pcS06&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

Wikipedia – Glasgow Tigers (American football) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Tigers_(American_football)  

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In this episode, illness has descended upon your hosts but they struggle on bravely. Dean shows Simon some images from a book designed to teach children to stand up for themselves and then Simon invites Dean to a twin themed restaurant. They finish off by falling in love with a photograph of a bird. 

Images from ‘The Zipper’ - https://imgur.com/WHcwzJC  

Video of Twin Stars Diner, Moscow - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-24514947  

Wikipedia – Egg Tooth -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_tooth  

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In this episode, Dean gets infuriated with a children's television programme again, Simon discovers Lovecraftian clothing for children and then they contact an "Irishman" for financial advice.

City of Friends opening theme - https://youtu.be/b8JLGM2xfSw?si=gOKo9Nh8l95445Lx

Octopus costume - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004301754454.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21GBP%21

Wikipedia - String of cash coins (currency unit) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_of_cash_coins_(currency_unit)

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In this episode, Dean and Simon ponder why a bollard has a dinosaur's head on it, take to the air to look at some massive adverts and then mess about on the river. 

Dean’s Excellent Dinosaur Photograph - https://i.imgur.com/F9vA0Bl.jpg  

Mapvertising article - https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id15798-giant-advertisements-that-can-be-seen-from-high-in-the-sky.html?expand_article=1  

Wikipedia – Emmanuel Boat Club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Boat_Club  

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In this episode, comedy performer and producer Sarah Breese (http://www.sarahbreese.com) joins Dean and Simon to talk about elevator music, beverages, cursed vegetables, beverages again, redubbed films and ART. 

Simon’s potato - https://i.imgur.com/Nv0pOxH.jpg 

Wikipedia – Still life with flowers on a marble slab - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life_with_flowers_on_a_marble_slab  

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In this episode, Dean gives an update on his crisps investigation and then he and Simon have a look at a new addition to the Robocop cannon. They follow that up with a discussion about camping and finish off with an old-fashioned meltdown during the Random Wikipedia Article section. 

Robocop's desk - https://i.imgur.com/OByVbcy.png  

Car tent - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XX3H5XL?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true  

Wikipedia – Faces in the Fog - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faces_in_the_Fog  

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In this episode, Dean and Simon fail to be impressed by someone cleaning a rug, take a crispy trip down memory lane and name an activity they think is better than skiing. What a lovely, gentle episode. Well done everyone. 

Someone power washing a filthy rug -  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxAffxAs6zo/?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA%3D%3D  

A very expensive bag of crisps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225764642728?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=aIHXLND9TMu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

Wikipedia - Matthias Looß - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Loo%C3%9F  

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