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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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Episode 67: “Sad beef and fat onion”

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) ·

2023/10/17

In this episode, Simon and Dean broadcast their thoughts whilst on holiday in London. They discuss a few items that London is famous for: Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, expensive cashew nuts and stiffness methods.Note for the listener: the audio for this episode was recorded with microphones from Poundland and enhanced with AI Software, it turned out alright but if you notice an unusual element to the sounds of their voices that’ll be why.Mrs Doubtfire the Musical -

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Episode 66: “Bag lips” (with Michael McCann)

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2023/10/10

In this episode, Mike returns to unravel with the boys. The three gents discuss the cultural power of Phil Mitchell, human souls entrapped in china dolls, Japanese men that can transform into dogs and prehistoric oceans (almost).Phil Mitchell drawstring bag - https://www.redbubble.com/i/drawstring-bag/Phil-Mitchell-by-Captain-Lynchie/32344203.YT4RK Haunted doll with a positive spirit -

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51:50

Episode 65: “Some mothers would like a dining...

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2023/10/03

In this episode, Simon unveils a new segment and then Dean leads a discussion on comedy-based dining experiences. The pair of them stumble upon what could be a good business idea before turning their attention to a photograph for sale on Ebay. The resulting conversation gives them another business idea. Listener; please don’t steal these ideas, it’s all that they have.Faulty Towers Dining Experience - https://www.interactivetheatre.com.au/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience-manchester/Photo 6x4 A

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42:45

Episode 64: “Laserquack”

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2023/09/26

In this episode, Dean and Simon ponder the educational power of acronyms and look at a way to make the motorcar more horse friendly.The anagrams and mottos -https://i.imgur.com/zgEPqDH.jpg Horsey horseless carriage articles - https://www.wired.com/2015/02/well-didnt-work-1899-car-full-size-wooden-horse-head-stuck-front/ and https://psmag.com/environment/electric-hybrid-cars-cyclists-pedestrians-traffic-safety-52337Wikipedia – Roger Mosey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Mosey Hosted on Acast

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40:20

Episode 63: “Smash it all together and hope for the...

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2023/09/19

In this episode, your hosts have a look in the fridge to see if they can cobble together a “dump meal” and then come up with the most unpleasant analogy to explain how nuclear fusion works that you are ever likely to hear.Dump meal video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CuR-W-kOwB1/ Uranium for sale - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000796XXM/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=default Wikipedia – Village Sounds Agency - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Sounds_Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 62: “Clive Cough Clough: The Inevitable...

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2023/09/12

In this episode, an upturn in temperature brings Trevor Williams out of his hidey-hole to join Dean and Simon for an hour of claptrap. The three of them talk about wet weddings, tribute trainers, the comedic stylings of a horrible cow and a Wikipedia article about one of those fleabag type things.Wedding in a swimming pool video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckc-rMlD1FU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DOnly Fools and Horses Adidas Gazelles -

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42:11

Episode 61: “A full brick of British Butter”

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2023/09/05

In this episode, Simon gets distracted by a clock while looking at a 93-year-old ‘science’ experiment and Dean learns how much butter is in a stick. The pair of them also present the most detailed discussion of a small South American bird that you are ever likely to hear. The pitch drop experiment live feed - http://thetenthwatch.com/feed/ Butterwheel - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M6ZVKJR?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true&th=1 Wikipedia – Cinereous-breasted Spinetail -

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55:34

Episode 60: “Toto’s wormy wood”

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2023/08/29

In this episode, Dean and Simon watch a propaganda film starring Superman, look at some movie memorabilia available at auction and discuss Swedish hip-hop/R&B from the 1990s.Superman anti-smoking commercial campaign - https://youtu.be/hDRMeeuP3F0?si=JmKQ2PNdmVuaNLxfWizard of Oz wood - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165722804941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OqS4-Kj-SP-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYAl Capones locking

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36:39

Episode 59: "All my work is plus birds"

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2023/08/22

In this episode, your hosts watch segments of a dreadful cartoon and then quest to understand the ethos of Etsy. In the final section, Simon delivers the definitive list of boring hobbies and encourages Dean to question science.Rapsittie Kids -https://youtu.be/4e-wuyjgDPQ Rubber Infinity Gauntlet

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54:00

Episode 58: "Governance by Thunderdome" (with Drew...

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2023/08/15

In this episode, a change of format! Dean and Simon to get taught a lesson about American Professional Wrestling by wrestling-nerd Drew Davies, co-host of the 'We Make Things Fight with Matt Troy' podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:42

Episode 57: “A 3x3 Grid of Gail Platt”

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2023/08/08

In this episode, Dean reads you an email with a surprising twist and then Simon presents you with his ugly mug. The programme ends with them almost learning something in the Random Wikipedia Article. Almost but not quite.Sylvester Stallone Mug - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982605969/sylvester-stallone-your-turn-to-make-the?ref=share_v4_lxE.T. wearing a Gail Platt t-shirt -

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45:23

Episode 56: “Double bagged for its protection”

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2023/08/01

In this episode, your hosts watch some Irish songstresses go about their business and then settle down to ponder Popeye's plastic phallus before the train fully derails as Simon gives all mathematicians a piece of his mind.Celtic Woman Ballroom of Romance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1wyDW7BOQ&pp=ygUgY2VsdGljIHdvbWFuIGJhbGxyb29tIG9mIHJvbWFuY2U%3DNSFW Popeye toy -

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Episode 55: “Graffiti Special”

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2023/07/25

In this episode, Dean and Simon decide to dedicate an episode to graffiti for no apparent reason. Dean shows Simon some very offensive and possibly libellous messaging he saw on a lamppost in Cardiff and then Simon shows Dean some of that street art that they have in Bristol. Then, at the end of the show, they both decide to think the worst of someone and reminisce about Jersey.Cardiff graffiti - https://imgur.com/X7ZQPaKBristol street art - https://imgur.com/I2fXfidWikipedia – Nick Dowling -

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Episode 54: "The loaves and fishes caper" (with Liam...

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2023/07/18

In this episode, comedy friend Liam Schewitz joins Simon and Dean to talk about celebrity death-hoaxes, an email from a listener with a strange understanding of what the podcast is, a chilling advert from the 80s and a load of Hewitt.Article about Jeremy Renner still being alive - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jeremy-renner-dead-june-2023/Email from Brown Davies – https://imgur.com/MWx8yWt1984 British Pork Advert – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wDjWOnHcY&ab_channel=advertarchive

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Episode 53: “They’re all circles or rods”

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2023/07/11

In this episode, Dean and Simon remember a song from their childhood whichmight have contributed to them being such porky little boys. Simon then takes Dean shopping in the grotesque-cat-grooming-apparatus aisle over at Amazon dot com. They finish of by listing values and places in an odd little Random Wikipedia Section.McDonalds advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7b1VnumiwgCat tongue brush - https://amzn.eu/d/2oYq8Y9Wikipedia - UK and Ireland Poker Tour Season 2 Results -

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Episode 52: “Distressingly pink. Unnecessarily pink”

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2023/07/04

In this episode, Dean shows Simon a cut-scene from an old computer game and they try to pick apart a successful actor’s method. Then they revisit the targeted advertising scene to have a look at some bare bottompants before the Random Wikipedia Article section brings another opportunity to talk about space aliens.Tim Curry “SpaaAAacee!” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_U59u69tysCycling shorts - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Padded-Cycling-Underwear-Shorts/dp/B08CDCK2BM?th=1 and

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40:16

Episode 51: “Little stinking old worm”

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2023/06/27

In this episode, your hosts try to work out why Dean has a presence on a website he has no business being on, try on a low-effort piece of official merchandise and then get lied to by a sneaky Wikipedia article.Dean’s page on Perez Hilton’s website - https://perezhilton.com/tag/dr-dean-burnett/Dean’s targeted advertising - https://i.imgur.com/IjprVqu.jpgI’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here official T-shirt -

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Episode 50: ”Bookboy vs Wasp-Pope“ (with Dan Thomas)

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2023/06/20

In this episode, comedian Dan Thomas (@itsdanthomas on twitter) joins Simon and Dean to discuss unwanted postal presents, unfathomable bumper stickers, the rise of the machines and a James Bond spoof’s soundtrack.Picture of Dean holding a book he doesn’t want - https://imgur.com/CzkiHzB Bumper sticker 1 -

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Episode 49: "It's Terminal: The Musical"

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2023/06/13

In this episode, Dean plays Simon a dreadful, dreadful song and it has a debilitating effect on his cognitive function. Then the boys pick out presents for themselves from the Temu Father’s Day Sale and finish off by discussing a Qatari sportsman.Georgia Stitt “Maybe it’s me” - https://youtu.be/AqH4vwkJiZY Temu items - https://imgur.com/Ydb7yHT Wikipedia – Jumah Faraj - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumah_Faraj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 48: “If it’s green, it’s on”

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2023/06/06

In this episode, Dean presents one of his much-loved travel updates and then Simon shows him a video of two people doing a costumed dance on the streets of Eastern Europe. They end the show by casting aspersions upon a French filmmaker.Dean’s photos of his German hotel - hotel https://imgur.com/xNuy3Ag wall panel https://imgur.com/hLHXTVd bathroom https://imgur.com/noDLDZSWitch Doctor - Ooh Eeh Ooh Ah Aah Ting Tang Walla Walla Bing- Zumba Kids choreo by Crazy Coolka -

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