Fungi. Fun guy? Ah, forget it.

This week's episode starts pleasantly enough and then — make no mistake — turns to filth.

It's very harmless, fun filth, but filth nonetheless. We learn which author received a gift that enabled them to write an all-time classic and, in part two, Dave walks us through how mushrooms create their own weather. The detour in the middle on cereals, however, is quite the adventure.

You won't believe why someone invented cornflakes.

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Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2015/feb/08/harper-lee-profile-to-kill-a-mockingbird-sequel#:~:text=Having%20abandoned%20law%20school%2C%20she,chance%20for%20a%20new%20life.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Well we all know the Holy Spirit is everywhere, but which country is in all four hemispheres?

Fear ye not, young David Moore is here to explain. And if that doesn’t whet your trivia appetite, the lads also chat about the 'Man Who Lived Through Doomsday'. It’s a packed episode.

Come for the facts, stay for what can only be described as Dave’s masterful bird impressions.

Imagine Dr Doolittle sustained a serious concussion and you’re close enough.

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Sources:

https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/symbols/sport.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2025/01/26/in-1902-a-man-survived-a-volcanic-eruption-because-he-was-too-rowdy-heres-his-incredible-story/

https://www.etymonline.com/word/curfew

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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In this episode, Neil seems to prove the existence of poltergeists in a court of law and tells the tale of a real life Weekend at Bernie’s with snooker star Jimmy White! Not to be outdone, Dave reenacts your reviews and tells us amazing facts about your favourite show starring Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Rachel and Joey. That’s right — it’s Six of One!

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www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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You know yourself: another day, another session of rhythmically driving yourself to the grave.

Neil explains to Dave just how this exact phenomenon occurred and Dave talks us through the weirdest car names in history. What exactly is a Mysterious Utility Wizard and where would one get one?

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To see Neil on tour, check out

www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/east-asians-no-body-odor-dont-need-deodorant-rcna156778

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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In the second episode of this new (dare we say improved?!?) format, Neil tells us about Gino D’Acampo’s problems (no, not those ones) and also how nice mice are. Dave tells us about horseradish, passing by an ass and how he just doesn’t care. It doesn’t make much sense, so you’d better just listen!

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Source https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469379-mice-seen-giving-first-aid-to-unconscious-companions

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The lads are back with a slight amendment. Series 9 sees the two reprobates just talking to one another and not roping in a distinguished but often confused expert to put up with their nonsense.

In this episode’s fact-off, Dave explains which animal in the zoo is by far the most expensive to keep, and Neil responds by walking us through the story of the oldest name in the world.

They also delve into just what Dave will do for sponsorship money. It will come as a surprise to no-one that he’s prepared to do an awful lot of weird stuff for cash.

This may become a theme that will run and run.

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To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-surviving-personal-name

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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In this episode, we unearth the reasons we say Gizmo, Thingamajig or Whatchamacalit with Ursula Kania, Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Liverpool! If you think those words are good, wait till you hear the Russian and Dutch versions! Oh, and in part 1, Dave introduces us to a Finnish phrase that we didn’t know we needed but we do because how else could you describe “bouncy cushion satisfaction”?!?

We also reached the incredible milestone of 1,000,000 listens to our little podcast and that makes us so happy and feel so grateful to all of you for listening. Massive thanks to everyone who has made it happen, Eimear, Nicky, Cathal, Willie, Hannah, Jen and so many others along the way. Here’s to another million!

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Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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This week, the lads cover the amazing story of why there are 700 nuns’ brains in jars in the US. Clinician and author, Dr Daniel Nightingale talks them through the detailed studies that have been conducted on the organs and what they tell us about dementia and ‘cognitive reserve’.

If that’s not enough, Neil blows Dave’s mind with the fact that the easternmost point and the westernmost point of the USA are only about 70 miles from one another. And, as it’s nearly Christmas, we’ll throw in some chat about mining bird droppings too. Can’t say fairer than that.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

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Follow Daniel on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUGB5YImWZ8MIZqb6QIwr7Q

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/567342/why-alaska-is-americas-easternmost-point

https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/what-load-guano-5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-bird-poop

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Where does Dave find these people? Instagram, mostly. That’s where he came across curator, consultant, antiques expert and historian, Steven Moore. He can tell us about many things, but his love of tea cups is today’s chosen topic and he more than delivers! We learn more than we ever needed to know about the fascinating history of tea’s best friend, biscuits! Also, Neil’s Deliveroo pun may be his finest moment yet!

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Follow Steven on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/mrstevenmoore/

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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This week, the lads concentrate on ‘big Irish heads’ with Dr Ian Miller, historian and author of A History of Ireland in 10 Body Parts.

The book, as you might imagine, covers a plethora of noteworthy limbs, but even a zoom in on just our noggins informs Neil and Dave about some wonderful tidbits. Can a Iron Age bog body really be wearing hair gel? (Spoiler: Yes he can).

To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Buy Ian's book here https://www.gillbooks.ie/history/history/a-history-of-ireland-in-ten-body-parts

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.