This week, we go fact wild with Cody Tucker aka 'The Cody Show'. Did you know the real backstory of ZZ Top? Which massive star turned down the song Danger Zone? Or the incredible connection between Martin Luther King and Julia Roberts?

All of this and more revealed by Cody! We also find out an incredible fact about one of Ireland's busiest roads, the word you need to get a massive score in Scrabble and discover who is the only person to have won both an Olympic medal AND an Oscar. 

Find Cody on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecodytuckershow and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecodytuckershow

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Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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This week, the lads are joined by Jonn Elledge to explain why a poplar tree caused a dangerous international incident. Jonn is the author of 'The History of the World in 47 Borders' and he takes Neil and Dave on a whirlwind jaunt around the globe. They’ll visit curiosities like the medieval state where the only residents were the unmarried daughters of nobles and the Italian town surrounded by Switzerland. To warm you up for part 2, part 1 sees the origin of Mastermind explained.

You may also learn how to keep a tiger. 

Point of order: George Foreman’s sons are all named George. You’ll understand when you listen.

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

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Sources:

https://peachtv.co.uk/tv-jargon/#:~:text=Strawberry%20Filter,shoot%20it%20with%20strawberry%20filter'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/57HKHLLYTBxhkyYCqJvJlL5/the-history-of-mastermind

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This week, we dive into the fascinating world of menu design with Menu Engineer, Sean Willard. Did you know that putting a box around your best-selling dish will make it sell even more? Why do some menus have prices but no currency symbols? And what’s more important: the food you serve or the menu you show your customers? All of this and more answered by Sean! We also learn how bad design gave us George W. Bush and why Bryan Ferry became ✢❒❙❁■ ✦❅❒❒❙. That’s not a typo, by the way. 

Sean’s website: menuengineers.com

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

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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Can you prepare for the most anxiety-inducing part of any football tournament and if so, how?

This week, the lads are joined by Professor Geir Jordet, who holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology, to explain not only how to prepare for that eventuality but also how we can use those lessons to deal with pressure in everyday life.

As if these tips aren’t useful enough, in part one Neil explains what to if you need consular assistance in Austria and how Bovril got its name.

You know, need-to-know stuff.

We’ve got you covered.

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

For more from Geir and to get his latest book 'Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout' check out https://www.geirjordet.com/

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48279713

https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tawdry-2024-03-18

https://www.everand.com/article/748282321/Q-A

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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And we’re back again! Season 7 is upon us and Dave is kicking things off in style with a Word Quiz for Neil! In Part 2, the lads are joined by YouTuber RobWords who blows their minds with such nuggets as why Ireland used to be called Scotland, why Wales might actually be a slur and what the hell an eggcorn is!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Rob’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robwords?si=PTH9URRVn5Wv9Qfl

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What a way to end the season! This week the lads catch up with the head elf from the BBC's brilliant QI TV show, James Harkin. Here is a man who brings the trivia in a ridiculously impressive way. He's got facts and he knows how to use them. In tribute to some of their worst jokes on the podcast so far part 1 contains an explanation of the Tumbleweed plant.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigs

SOURCES

https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0hj8xm2/how-tumbleweed-became-an-invasive-species-in-the-us

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/arts/rare-books-white-gloves.html

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Why would you travel to the other side of the world to play football in a rainy toad habitat? This is what Paul Watson, journalist, author and football enthusiast, found himself having to answer when he ended up in Pohnpei, a Micronesian island, with the mission to bring them the joy of football. It’s a story that involves calling on the Mormons, trying to win just one game of football and ending up in a bank in London with a suitcase full of money! There is so much to Paul’s story that we will have to do a second episode soon!

Buy Paul’s book here:

Up Pohnpei: Leading the ultimate football underdogs to glory https://amzn.eu/d/iFpIDkh

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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Menswear writer Derek Guy joins the lads on this week’s episode to explain why a monarch across the water might just have effected what you wear.

Can his tips ensure the Neil and Dave are invited to the next Met Gala? One can only hope.

Part 1 sees Neil’s travel tips help Dave find restful holiday destinations. He needs them. He’s very busy. He’s mainly busy telling us how busy he is, but he’s busy nonetheless.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://www.euronews.com/2018/03/29/why-mary-poppins-is-banned-in-germany-on-good-friday#:~:text=Good%20Friday%20is%20considered%20a%20stille%20Tage%20or%20%22quiet%20holiday,to%20state%20in%20the%20country.

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36378690

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26134843-600-why-you-should-always-yell-at-the-ref-according-to-science/

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The fact that sharks have no bones is mind blowing. The fact that this fact is merely one of about 20 mind-blowing shark facts on this week’s podcast is even more mind blowing! All of these facts (and something terrible about shark reproduction!) are brought to us by the amazing Jaida Elcock, Shark Scientist, PhD student and co-founder of Minorities In Shark Sciences. As if that wasn’t enough, you won’t believe how scared of your cat you should be!

Follow Jaida here:

@sofishtication_ on Instagram

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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Ohh this one is a cracker. Professor of Biochemistry Luke O’Neill walks the lads through the history of the brain. He covers everything from electrocuting dead frogs to accidentally firing a rod through your noggin and all the discoveries these events led to.

He also casually drops in which philosopher had the brilliantly named ‘exploding head syndrome’.

In part, one Dave finally receives the legal advice on the use of emojis that he so desperately needs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/10/sport/frank-hayes-sweet-kiss-belmont-park-intl-spt/index.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/thumbs-up-emoji-costs-sask-farmer-82-thousand-1.6898686 

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