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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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44:07

Episode 107: “What is a sport?”

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) ·

2024/07/23

In this episode; Dean and Simon have a look at an artist’s rendering of a lady from a famous song, take a trip to America to look at their gumwalls and then read a Wikipedia article that has been seemingly written by, and for, Aliens.Lady in Red Painting - https://imgur.com/tZ87q95 Seattle gumwall - https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/vendor/the-gum-wall/ San Luis Obispo gumwall -

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41:41

Episode 106: "Goalposts made of rainbows"

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2024/07/16

In this episode, talk turns to Mr Blobby again as Dean and Simon look at a local football kit. They move on to discuss literature and cats and finish off by finding out about a famous man that designed bridges and tunnels or something.Llantwit Major FC Mr Blobby Goalkeeper Kit - https://www.thekitman.co.uk/llantwit-major-afc-2023-24-mr-blobby-goalkeeper-kit/Meow: A Novel - Meow: A Novel (The Meow Library): Amazon.co.uk: Austen, Sam: 9798988647706: BooksWikipedia - David Hay (Engineer) -

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44:45

Episode 105: "Damp is damp"

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2024/07/09

In this episode Dean and Simon take a romantic/spooky boat ride, visit a Danish Bell Museum and have a learn about an erotic master of the graphite pencil.Tunnel of Love article -https://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/07/05/tunnel-of-love/Dansk Klokkemuesum - https://klokkemuseum.dk/Wikipedia - Olaf Odegaard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_Odegaard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:12

Episode 104: "Give my hat money to the originator"

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2024/07/02

In this episode, Dean asks Simon if he can explain the popularity of a particular TikTok video but Simon gets sidetracked by an irrelevance. In part two they have a look at a company that sells weird shower curtains. Part three brings a brain-melting Random Wikipedia Article section where a retired boat is discussed fully and frankly, bar a couple of tangents.Hawk Tuah Girl article 1 - https://www.thecut.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-viral-tiktok-video-explained.htmlHawk Tuah Girl article 2 -

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52:30

Episode 103: "You are the vibe" (with Michael McCann)

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2024/06/25

In this episode, Dean garners support for his hatred of people lounging in pubs, Simon put on a skin-suit show, everyone is mean about an American quiz show and then a foul mouth Australian shows up.'Like Living Organisms' by Local Androids (Not safe for work) - https://vimeo.com/44993153National Bible Bee – A girl recites a Bible passage from memory -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D0vkhk9D44&list=PLYdQ5dB7o5jzTp_3E2qK-A-0bXqvh7m8WWikipedia – Freight Train Heart -

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39:56

Episode 102: “Soft Fanged Saddo”

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2024/06/18

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a lovely time talking toilet about a possibly treasonous advertising campaign anda gadget that can help you count how many beers you’ve been drinking. Also, they have a look at a timeless sumo wrestler.Prince William advert - https://imgur.com/Zgr9yQp Piers Morgan advert - https://imgur.com/FJJg3UA Beer counter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CM25V6?tag=toorich-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1 Wikipedia -Onigatani Saiji -

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59:26

Episode 101: "Gazumped by Wellard" (with Dave Steel...

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2024/06/11

Episode 101: “Gazumped by Wellard” (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)In this episode, Dean and Simon call upon Mike and Dave to help them learn about a Mr Bean themed nightclub, the early stand-up career of a Hollywood star and a fragment of the gemstone industry. Photos from the Mr Bean Bar in Vietnam -https://imgur.com/Cb0OpBL Josh Peck’s stand-up routine on the Rosie O’Donnell show -https://youtu.be/xbSMTZvRUG8?si=YdN6NIn3a3DfnPl7Wikipedia – WP Diamonds

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1:08:23

Episode 100: “Fax machine tongue” (with John Rain)

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2024/06/04

In this episode, Dean and Simon invite John Rain (Smersh Pod, https://linktr.ee/itsjohnrain) along to celebrate reaching a hundred episodes. All your favourite topics are covered; RoboCop, defunct high-street shops, gout, naughty pet dinners,race science,light entertainers from the 70s/80s and much much more!Robocop 2014 shows off his lungs - https://youtu.be/UFuxiZFwDPsWoolworths’ Jackie Chan Advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewa8WzbpreYJohn’s framed Copycats autographs -

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45:33

Episode 99: “Space mushrooms? Great!”

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2024/05/28

In this episode, Dean and Simonget annoyedby a needlessly chatty dog waste collection bag and then they have a look at a product for chicken lovers with expensive phones. Also, space mushrooms.Waste bag whimsy - https://imgur.com/bI2l7LX Chicken phone case - https://www.amazon.co.uk/iphone-Chicken-Protective-Transparent/dp/B094GN4MXQ Wikipedia - Cryomyces minteri - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryomyces_minteri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:19

Episode 98: “I sneak in and eat the cheese, I love...

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2024/05/21

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a cheesy lump from Thailand and then get their noses all zazzed up with a magic machine. They also have a look at some flies and many valuable questions are asked and answered. Cheese burger video - https://youtu.be/mB1HSHvq_sINose trainer video - https://youtu.be/_6CfwT1r-8UWikipedia – Germariochaetini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germariochaetini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:44

Episode 97: "Pantyhose Piggy-bank"

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2024/05/14

In this episode, Dean and Simon read a book about what you can do with women's leg wear and it confuses them and then they verify some facts about Britain. They finish off with a deep delve into the career of Jenny Agutter. Pages from the book they looked at - https://i.imgur.com/x0Di7fI.jpg tv-English Club's list of facts-https://tv-english.club/articles-en/entertainment/25-unusual-facts-about-britain-and-british-people/Wikipedia - Jenny Agutter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Agutter

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39:35

Episode 96: “Dashboard Cucumbers”

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2024/05/07

In this episode, Dean and Simon was an education film on vehicular maintenance and pick up some top tips, then, they delve into the world of romantic condiment accessories. They finish off the episode by investigating a confusing Wikipedia article about a seemingly nondescript woman and her time-displaced husband.5 minute crafts’ Effective car hacks to keep you rolling - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1838576159925208 Personalised tomato ketchup label -

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1:04:41

Episode 95: “Gassing away” (with Mat Troy)

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2024/04/30

In this episode, poet/comedian/writer/podcaster Mat Troy joins Dean and Simon to talk about unwanted magic acts, a big old phoney potato, clown training videos and indoor air quality.Idaho Potato Hotel - https://idahopotato.com/big-idaho-potato-hotel Clown training VHS clip - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C26Kgs2sGMd/?igsh=anBpdXoxeWdra3pn Wikipedia – Indoor Air Quality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_air_quality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:46

Episode 94: "Well cool, real cool"

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2024/04/23

In this episode, Dean and Simon discover the literal smoking gun and then they have a look at an animal themed settee while Simon contemplates the millionaire lifestyle. They finish off by learning about a Tarzan film from the olden days.Gun shaped cigarette lighter video – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ni2acIf5t/Article about hippo sofa - https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/a29655874/buy-a-lifesize-hippopotamus-couch/Wikipedia – Tarzan and the Mermaids -

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50:19

Episode 93: “Classic Mellor”

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2024/04/16

In this episode, Dean and Simon get off to a bad start, build gradually by discussing poorly labelled Seinfeld clips and horrible Haunted Houses, and then reach a crescendo as they uncover what could be the most exciting Wikipedia article they’ve come across so far.What purports to be the “Best Seinfeld Scene Ever” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TbCBoGbHwArticle on McKamey Manor - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mckamey-manorMcKamey Manor YouTube Video -

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1:05:30

Episode 92: “Crime and Punishment Special” (with Dan...

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2024/04/09

In this episode, wordsman Dan Mitchell (https://www.danmitchellwords.co.uk/) returns to join Dean and Simon for an accidental crime and punishment special! The three of them discuss a Prison themed bar that's arrived in Cardiff, a collection of prison letters currently for sale on Ebay and an extraordinary children’s toy.Wales online article on Alcotraz - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/went-alcotraz-cardiffs-new-activity-28875404500 prison love letters -

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44:54

Episode 91: “Neglect is a word”

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2024/04/02

In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a display stand that upset him when his son took him shopping and then Simon getsflummoxed by the value of gold per ounce. They finish off by discussing a rich man from America and his need to meddle in the local politics of Florida. It’s a half-hearted Easter Special! And it’s days late!Reese’s Eggs Display Stand - https://imgur.com/yfiv19D CNN Business’ video of the world’s most expensive desert - https://youtu.be/RpwcCaejcP8?si=Ld0UEtiwZNtsBTgFWikipedia –

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40:50

Episode 90: “Scab sharks, boo”

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2024/03/27

In this episode, Dean and Simon remember an unfairly (?) maligned pop group from the 1990,have a look at some photographs of a funny man and then take in the sights and sounds of Killiecrankie.Vanilla – No way no way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_D-qJ4hfssFe-M@ail – Flee Fly Flo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhF0r46qxUSenior Waiter Stock Images -

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43:21

Episode 89: “His anatomy is strange”

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2024/03/20

In this episode, Dean ponders why he must show his ticket to buy chewing gums at the airport and then, while discussing a sign for sale on Ebay, tells everyone how he found out about the facts of life. Finally, in another madcap Random Wikipedia Article section, your hosts stumble upon footage of a tremendous concert from Switzerland and argue about whether Denise Van Outen used to fly around in a helicopter.Vtg Metal Novelty Wall Hanging Sign -

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51:18

Episode 88: “Mrs Smith’s Boogie Wonderland”

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2024/03/13

In this episode; Dean and Simon have a gentle time talking about a disappointing Wonka experience and then an unnecessary road sign leads to Dean having to retake his driving theory test.The ship sails away for the evening as a Frenchman is not discussed in the Random Wikipedia Section.Article about Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/27/glasgow-willy-wonka-experience-slammed-as-farce-as-tickets-refunded The road sign that perplexed Simon -

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