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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Why Does This Thing Exist? (Podcast)

It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:55

Episode 47: “Piu, Piu, Piu”

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) ·

2023/05/30

In this episode, Dean teaches Simon about what the business elite are doing over on LinkedIn and then they sample some (possibly poisonous) chicken flavour sweets. At the end of the show they stumble upon an idea for a more modern competition to replace beauty pageants and crown a new Miss Universe Australia.Lick your anus LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lick-your-anus-691152115?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Archie McPhee Fried Chicken Flavour Sweets -

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1:00:49

Episode 46: “Gout of the Soul” (with Dave Steele)

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2023/05/23

In this episode, Dave returns to promote season two of the “Will Riker Sex Beard” podcast. The three idiots giggle and shout about genital themed footwear, workplace etiquette, body-smoking devices, Russ Abbot, time-travel theories, Usain Bolt, illogical sayings, bees, an architect from Canada and more.Penis slippers - https://imgur.com/vR4rrTK How Dean’s mam told him about the slippers - https://imgur.com/L95c6s3 Moxibustion cans -

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46:20

Episode 45: “Unfamiliar lumps”

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2023/05/16

In this episode, Dean starts proceedings by sharing a personal matter and then the boys tuck-in to an implausible strongman. The main course is beans this week and for dessert is a wikipedia article about an old reality tv show from America.Article on Khan Babar - https://broscience.com/khan-baba/Dr Pepper Baked Beans - https://imgur.com/n90NGd8 https://imgur.com/Jt34uhTWikipedia - Polyamory: Married & Dating - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamory:_Married_%26_Dating Hosted on Acast. See

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33:02

Episode 44: “The chimera episode”

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2023/05/09

In this episode, Dean presents Simon with another strange item that he found whilst walking the dog, the pair on them thengive advice on bio-crimes and consumer affairs while looking at a fruity-animal garden object and end the show by discussing rugby basketball in the Random Wikipedia Article section.Tomb Raider DVD (bitten) - https://i.imgur.com/0v9RCFW.jpgArt Ornaments Duck Sculpture Peeled Banana Duck Outdoor Decor Garden Statue -

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40:44

Episode 43: “The cloaca people”

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2023/05/02

In this episode, Simon gives Dean an update on how his ‘Parting Shots’ re-write is coming along and then they examine the Crazy Frog’s reproductive organs and a medical/torture device. They also return to the subject of American Football, as Wikipedia insisted upon it.Crazy frog -https://imgur.com/YaOkKHv Picture from a Winnie the Poo book - https://imgur.com/ix2jOPI Vinmax Over The Door Cervical Traction Set for Neck Shoulder Pain Brace Relief Head Home, Neck Disk Relief, Shipping from US -

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59:10

Episode 42: “The debilitating stage of puberty” (with...

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2023/04/25

In this episode, Dean and Simon are joined by author Nick Pettigrew (‘Anti-Social’, available wherever you buy books) to discuss ear-grooming, toasters, adults with the voices of children and Frankenstein the Bishop of Worms.Ear hair waxing treatment - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CofXjhzASz8/?igshid=MjljNjAzYmU%3D NFL Toasters - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003C0BK72/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 Haribo Policemen Advert -

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41:21

Episode 41: “Teenagers with their receding hairlines”

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2023/04/18

In this episode, a mildly argumentative Simon criticises popular culture in order to defend what is sure to be a terrible film. Dean helps Simon try to work out why a woman is walking through the American desert on a road to nowhere and then the both of them try to remember a song by Busta Rhymes.Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always Trailer -https://youtu.be/ZKE2DC7Xzog Woman walking away from Roswell -

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42:53

Episode 40: “Chekov's clown”

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2023/04/11

In this episode, Dean and Simon take a closer look at Chris Rea’s short stint as a film star, discuss practical jokes and the type of man that loves them and then struggle to navigate the internet while discussing a Swedish children's film from the 1980s.Parting shots -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPz5NyFtjes&ab_channel=BleibergEntertainment Fake electrical outlet sticker -

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42:22

Episode 39: “Cement filled green sock”

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2023/04/04

In this episode, an enthusiastic listener phones in for a chat with Dean and your hosts have a look at a faux-celebrity wrestling event. Simon tells Dean about a stingy-nettle eating competition and the pair of them finish off by discussing beetles, bats and Beatles.Mr Blobby wrestling clip -https://m.facebook.com/FTLOWrestlingUK/videos/blobby/1213179802917432/World nettle eating contest – article -

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49:17

Episode 38: “Built wrong” (with Charlie Webster)

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2023/03/28

In this episode, comedian Charlie Webster joins Dean and Simon to talk about cancer, cat-shaped tissue dispensers, parrot paintings and a music advocate. It’s a dark topic to start an episode with and it isn’t treated with the respect it deserves so beware of that. I blame Dean, personally. Charlie’s got a new podcast coming out soon, it’ll be called ‘Scum Tank’ so keep an eye out for that.A leaflet Dean found about cancer - https://imgur.com/UhEk9EICat-butt tissue dispenser -

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40:06

Episode 37: “Get that spider dancing”

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2023/03/22

In this episode Dean gives Simon a new reason to be afraid of spiders, Simon shows Dean a clip of a cartoon character using a surprising turn of phrase and then they bad-mouth a long-dead Canadian gentleman.Spider zombie necrobots are next-gen grippers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_txFWbuZ6B4&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GiGadgets Wilma Flintstone swears - https://youtu.be/fuCbrPzPLAcWikipedia – Reuben White - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_White Hosted on Acast. See

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32:21

Episode 36: “Pet themed Poppers”

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2023/03/15

In this episode, Dean recommends a film and Simon Introduces Dean to a company that will put a dog’s face on Phil Mitchell’s body and turn it into a jigsaw. Finally, an old foe rears its ugly head and ruins the Random Wikipedia Article section.Contract to Kill Trailer - https://youtu.be/6AkmvKdKCWYPhil Mitchell (Eastenders Inspired) Custom Pet Puzzle -

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40:11

Episode 35: “Teeth tend to last a long time”

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2023/03/08

In this episode, your hosts take a trawl through the famous faces you can hire, pitch a new gameshow to BBC Wales and find out about the world’s smallest snake. Dean was a naughty boy this week and forgot to turn his microphone on so they’ve had to use the back-up audio for section one, it doesn’t sound too bad though.Susan Scott Lookalike Agency -http://www.lookalikes.info/our-lookalikes/new-lookalikesReporter lookalike -

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1:02:47

Episode 34: “The odd person of stature” (with Carys...

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2023/03/01

In this episode, actor/singer/composer Carys Eleri (https://linktr.ee/caryseleri ) joins Dean and Simon to discuss savoury eyelashes, dirty dogs, miniature cups, sweaty lips and more.Cheese and Onion fake eyelashes - https://www.meggilashes.co.uk/products/cheese-onion-crisps-3-lash-packPooping Pooches 2023 calendar -

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39:38

Episode 33: “Harness the power of the egg”

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2023/02/22

In this episode Dean and Simon unravel the symbolism within a music video, form a sacrilegious plan to condemn a friend to Hell and discover the wonder of a low-poweredtelevision station in the USA.Dua Lipa “Love Again” (Official Music Video) - https://youtu.be/BC19kwABFwc Monty Don Prayer Candle - https://www.aintsaint.co/products/saint-monty-don-gardeners-world-prayer-candle?variant=39644699426894Wikipedia - WYHB-CD - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYHB-CD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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39:57

Episode 32: “Pizza Hut, in itself, has gone weird”

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2023/02/15

In this episode, your hosts introduce a new segment, rediscover a shoddy toy from their childhood and wang on about architecture. Moving on to the Random Wikipedia Article Segment, the pair of them decide to review an article about a geological formation by focusing their attention on The Silence of the Lambs, for some reason.Barcode Battler advert - https://youtu.be/Hqfv4f-G-RoThe National Fisheries Development Board Building, Hyderabad - https://i.imgur.com/i8bRBwR.jpgWikipedia -

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43:14

Episode 31: “hashtag no time for nonsense”

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2023/02/08

In this episode, Dean presents Simon with a truly mysterious artefact of unknown provenance. Any information the listener can provide on the matter will be gratefully received. Simon shows Dean a tube that can help him shape his meat into a nice sausage shape and then they speculate wildly about a retired sportswoman, rudely insult Dutch cuisine and patronisingly compliment the Dutch people on their ability to speak English.Claude’s Business Blitz: Beef Up Your CV -

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59:55

Episode 30: “OJ Rayner” (with Dan Mitchell)

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2023/02/01

In this episode, Dan Mitchell (@specileptic on twitter) joins the clown show. The three pigs discuss a diet book that doesn’t contain any recipes, take a glance at some of the top-notch journalism that they have over there in Ireland, take apart some very small golf clubs and finish off by unearthing a super-power that Dan didn’t know he had.Michael Winner’s Fat Pig Diet - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2180312.Fat_Pig_DietYou won't believe how Nutella is officially pronounced, via the Irish

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41:08

Episode 29: "A real party zone" (with Dean's dog)

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2023/01/25

In this episode, Dean and Simon discuss a particularly sweary example of Simpsons-based detournement before they bring in a canine chum to help reviewa beer that’s been specially ‘brewed’ for dogs. They finish off by getting distracted by the dog while trying to discuss Pakistan’s efforts at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Seedy things Dean found on the ground -https://i.imgur.com/n8nZ5YW.jpg and https://i.imgur.com/Bs0WGqJ.jpgRude Simpsons T-shirt

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41:34

Episode 28 – "I will edge towards crime"

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2023/01/18

In this episode, Dean and Simon draw on their detective instinct to speculate about a discarded box of Viagra that Dean found frozen on the pavement. They continue the wintery theme by taking a look at a daft product that’s meant to protect a specific part of your body from the cold and then finish off by being dismissive of a ground-breaking scientist’s achievements.Viagra Packet - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjiSKYxWIAEfPaM?format=png&name=smallNosewarmers - https://nosewarmer.com/Wikipedia –

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