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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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48:39

Episode 127: “Dairylea but goaty”

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) ·

2024/12/11

In this episode, Dean and Simon try on a handsome man mask and then Simon tricks Dean into eating something bad for him. They finish off by finding out about a short story collection that sounds like it might be quite good actually.Latex handsome man mask - https://imgur.com/55Nys3t Article about the old cheese from Egypt -https://allthatsinteresting.com/ancient-egyptian-tomb-cheese Wikipedia – The Lottery and Other Stories -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lottery_and_Other_Stories Hosted on

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46:27

Episode 126: “Taxiing Zippy around”

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2024/12/04

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a Pepsi themed computer game from the 90s and propose a couple of ideas for games themselves. Then, they both have a look at a red-hot Indonesian game and remember fireworks. Finally, they get confused by a Wikipedia article so go to an expert for ‘help’.Pepsi game - https://www.instagram.com/retroscifiart/reel/C_lvRztPEii/ List of food tie ins - https://www.giantbomb.com/games-based-on-food-products/3015-2999/games/ Sepak Bola Api -

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39:09

Episode 125: “My awful outputs”

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2024/11/27

In this episode, Dean returns to the well to draw Simon’s opinion on some more things he found while walking his dog and then Simon shows off his expensive pants. They finish off by having a little think about a philosopher’s creed.Photo of the items Dean saw - https://imgur.com/yDfhYBT Expensive boxer shorts - https://www.hermes.com/uk/en/product/rayures-spatiales-boxer-shorts-H266900H7703XL/ Wikipedia – Archie J Bahm - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_J._Bahm Hosted on Acast. See

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45:57

Episode 124: "Your only potato"

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2024/11/20

In this episode, and in what might be a first for the podcast, Dean's selection gives Simon the opportunity to speak knowledgably. In return, Simon treats Dean with a new attraction that they've knocked up in China. Finally, the training missions for Man's conquest of Mars are thoroughly evaluated in another classic Random Wikipedia Article section.Clip from The Sooty Show - https://x.com/archivetvmus71/status/1850960727517118501?t=0dI1U2IYYwvljKCIx_6yIA&s=19 Blowing Flying Kisses Videos -

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46:56

Episode 123: “The Love Pug”

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2024/11/13

In this episode, Dean asks Simon to stare into the void as they examine the blackest ever black then Simon informs Dean of a local man’s special vehicular service. Finally, all the stars are recognised when Wikipedia randomly delivers an article about a short-lived American telly programme.Article on the squabbling about Vantablack and Black 3.0 - https://www.wired.com/story/vantablack-anish-kapoor-stuart-semple/Pay a man to race you and lose - https://imgur.com/8WGXNRq and

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41:31

Episode 122: “Bald and wearing a crash helmet in...

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2024/11/06

In this episode, Simon and Dean assess a machine designed to make the laborious sandwich making task easier and then they have a look at a device to help their hair come back. Finally, two old friends return to weigh in on Australia’s electricity sector and the animals within.Sandwich making device – https://www.facebook.com/reel/1237007297610903Baldness helmet -

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38:56

Episode 121: “Halloween Special”

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2024/10/30

In this episode, Dean and Simon get rude and spooky as they discuss bedwear (were) for the head (headwear/were) and a truly disgusting fancy dress outfit. They finish off with a Wikipedia article on the scariest subject of all –tooooooools!!!Nightcap - https://www.theirishstore.com/uk/mens-cotton-flannel-nightcap-one-sizeBum hole outfit (NSFW) - https://www.fancydress.com/products/bum-hole-costumeWikipedia – Storey Pole - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storey_pole Hosted on Acast. See

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45:43

Episode 120: “Enforced with curse”

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2024/10/22

In this episode, Dean has a lovely time showing Simon a swimming pool he refused to use in Brussels and then Simon teaches him about how a horrible man started an English tradition. They finish off by opening the door to poets.The pool at the Jam Hotel, Brussels - https://www.smarksthespots.com/jam-hotel-pool-bar-restaurant-brussels/The Titchborne Dole 1959 video - https://www.facebook.com/BBCArchive/videos/1949-newsreel-tichborne-dole/618650065320273/The Titchborne Dole 2011 video -

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40:08

Episode 119: “Monkey of honor”

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2024/10/15

In this episode,Dean and Simon learn some survival techniques and then they take a seat at the monkey buffet. They finish off the episode by finding out about a ‘new’ dessert.Five-Minute Crafts UK’s Camping Hacks and Survival Guide - https://www.facebook.com/5min.crafts.uk/videos/camping-hacks-survival-tips/393756080211878/ Monkey Buffet Festival Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxgaTMN8MM Wikipedia – Chhoah Peng - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhoah-peng Hosted on Acast. See

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41:37

Episode 118: “Organic Nasal Stimulation”

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2024/10/08

In this episode, Dean reports on the filth he found in the woods again and then Simon shows Dean a pillow that is in doubly bad taste. The Random Wikipedia Article Section arrives toprovide them with an opportunity to accuse a Brazilian bus company of fraud.Dean’s photo’s from the woods - https://imgur.com/vmbRomd , https://imgur.com/LWoEj4X and https://imgur.com/gKgj9hF Pillow -

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58:37

Episode 117: “The creepiest of the spaghettis” (with...

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2024/10/01

In this episode, Dave Steele (Will Riker’s Sex Beard Podcast - https://willrikerssexbeard.buzzsprout.com) returns for an episode of learning. Lessons learnt include:Why Dean is wrong about Spirographs.Why the Spanish jump over babies.What’s the most rubbish fish is.andWhat the Slenderman does for a living.Spirograph -https://youtu.be/9XbZJSH-T1I?si=UYpAfmhjCR5Edex5El Colacho Festival - https://youtu.be/b7EXSKI2NMs?si=0HieSpbZ_lWqzXvLThe Devil Hole Pupfish -

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40:40

Episode 116: “Knock up a squirrel”

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2024/09/24

In this episode, Dean and Simon promote Dean’s new book (available below and in all good bookshops) by discussing taxidermy marital aids and daft felt headwear for protecting the gentleman motorist before finishing themselves off by dialing in on Wikipedia.Squirrel head buttplug -https://imgur.com/nrzT3fA That video Dean mentioned about a squirrel assault course -https://youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGg?si=xfzRo85MTfhSqPGNFelt safety cap advert -https://imgur.com/xGo5Apw Wikipedia – 999 (number)

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45:34

Episode 115: "Weeping"

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2024/09/17

In this episode, Dean and Simon remember a challenging egg game and then literally look up a dinosaur. At the end of the episode Simon learns about someone and likes them.Dizzy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_(series) Photo of a dinosaur’s fluffer- https://imgur.com/UIw5qI6 Wikipedia – The Nanny Season 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nanny_season_5 Fran Drescher’s speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4SAPOX7R5M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:18

Episode 114: “You do one, two, or nein”

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2024/09/10

In this episode, your hosts watch an instructional video from an American politician and then monkey about with an expensive ape before Dean gets quizzed on bands in an exciting Random Wikipedia Section that defied the editor.Sen. Eric Adams Combating Gun Violence - https://youtu.be/sk2Wc4Y5CxE?si=2p92ev480uF1XXocLifesize ape man figuring - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/763447854/lifesize-ape-man-figurine-surreal-large?load_webview=1&bid=tGfW4Ohlj7g4p0oUdMGmgYtBXzoZWikipedia – Hurricane

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37:37

Episode 113: "The jazz of reading"

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2024/09/03

In this episode, Dean and Simon get all cheesy as they watch a man waste food and then they have a look at some cubic dogs. This week's Random Wikipedia Article section brings up the rear as information on a historic publishing company leads to a discussion of poetry, peep-hole publicans and the mildly erotic French arts.3Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich - https://www.reddit.com/r/StupidFood/comments/1ef9cws/3_day_grilled_cheese_sandwich/ Cubic Dogs -

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40:33

Episode 112: “The feeling of iron”

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2024/08/27

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a machine for forcing trees to return your affection and then they witnessthe latest developments in androids – they can smile now listener. Finally, in an extraordinary development, all the threads are pulled together as they take a visit to a very small place in Germany.Tree hugging machine - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4uGkCjoteN/Smiling Robots - https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022578/robot-smile-face-skin-uncanny-valleyWikipedia -Velsdorf -

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39:04

Episode 111: “Consider drifting to Baglan”

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2024/08/20

In this episode, Simon calls in to help Dean criticise a coffee shop that demands to see the customers’ smile, then an analysis of a surfing competition for dogs descends into spoilers for the first ten minutes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Finally, marsupials are discussed and Dean reveals which former guest is a Taco Bell hound.Shop that makes you smile for the camera before you are allowed in -

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41:43

Episode 110: "I love my wife"

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2024/08/13

In this episode, Dean and Simon look at mascot for a defunct fast-food chain with baldness and depression and then Simon grills Dean on his dog habits as they look at a dog’s bandana/billboard. They finish off by ranking the intolerances in a science heavy Random Wikipedia Article Section.Nathan Rabin’s article on Rax’s Mr Delicious advertising campaign - https://www.nathanrabin.com/happy-place/2020/11/9/the-short-sad-strange-life-of-mr-delicious ‘I love my wife’ dog bandana for dogs -

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Episode 109: “Ugly things are important” (with...

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2024/08/06

In this episode, Charlie Webster rejoins your hosts to search for fun. Dean brings up nude cyclists and Simon lets the group know about a foul fowl product. Charlie tells everyone about some crud he’s collecting and storing in his basement and then the three of them reminisce about bygone bovine emergencies as they besmirch an Italian luthier.Naked bike ride Cardiff 2024 picture gallery - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/14-daring-pictures-people-cycle-29540179Virgin boy egg

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42:59

Episode 108: “The spirit of rock’n’roll as embodied...

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2024/07/30

In this episode, Dean complains about children’s television again but this time it's about a theme song so that’s a bit different I guess? Then, Simon tells Dean about a pop-star's yeast extract in a section which listeners will either love or hate. They finish off the episode by finding out where Dean hasn’t been and Dean reveals his most reactionary opinion.Peter Rabbit theme song - https://youtu.be/8xLq3q63NQk?si=0Grze1m7Glc2c70LElton John Marmite - https://imgur.com/xsrSQQF Wikipedia – Borth

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