Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode, Dean and Simon bring in the receivers (Dave and Michael) to wind down WDTTE(P) enterprises and give the podcast the sendoff it deserves. Topics covered include: Cronenbergian phone accessories, detectives, teeth-tooth-teethbrushes, poo knifes, honeymoon romance, the chewiest things, Rodney, the Lynchian career of Jane Lynch and more.    Umbilical cable for iPhone - https...

In this episode, Dean and Simon get flummoxed by a popular video about some rocks getting defrosted. Following that, they take a good look at a cursed object. They finish off by tuning in to some facts about old-timey radio.     Diet Enak’s Mencairkan batu es - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584     My Last Tooth ceramic trinket - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28646347...

In this episode, Michael returns to receive an update on Dean’s dogging investigation and then the three of them look at Japanese answers to the question “Why DOESN’T This Thing Exist?”. Following that, Simon’s cedes control of his section to allow Michael to speak on his interests and then everyone discusses an article about grenades.    Photos Dean took While walking a dog - ...

In this episode, Dean complains about recipes and Simon talks about his charity work. Then, Simon tells Dean about a new shop he’s been to and the interesting thing he bought, and they slander a cereal. They finish off by discovering some breaking news in a Wikipedia article.    Roti recipe - https://www.cookwithmanali.com/roti-recipe/     Kellogg's Frosties Shower Gel - h...

In this episode, Dean and Simon read a comic that’s supposed to help people stop drinking and then they have a look at dirty-dog toothbrush accessory. They finish off by having a go at some Australian children and their efforts to communicate science.    Captain Alcohol - https://captainalcoholcomic.com/      Dog Pooping Toothpaste Topper - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/...

In this episode Simon and Dean look at a romantic meat product and then share their feelings on a recent news item from the skies. They finish off by celebrating some of cold-science's top achievers.    Meat Rose - https://imgur.com/ddeDbym     Article about a couple that had to sit next to a corpse on a long flight - https://news.sky.com/story/couple-forced-to-sit-next-to-dead...

In this episode, Dean and Simon’s attempts to learn about agriculture and plumbing are foiled and then they revisit Wolverhampton’s powerful past.    Farming hack video - https://www.facebook.com/YellowBee101/videos/a-handy-hack-for-farmers-/2045837919203825/      Hippo water saver eBay listing - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276838892825?itmmeta=01JKBVS5M6761YG4NNTC4W98PK&am...

In this episode, Dean and Simon try to figure out what a TV Disney+ show might be about, get down and gritty at American Event, and praise Jesus.    Will Trent - https://imgur.com/16QCthH      Rolling in the Grits – Small Town Big Deal - https://youtu.be/bvrTfkY6xNw?si=M_nJZJwswMSJPfuQ      Wikipedia – McVegan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McVegan   H...

In this episode, Dean tries to remind Simon about a book they read as children but it just upsets him and then they have a look at a Japanese company that’s purchasing peoples' faces. Finally, the Random Wikipedia Article section floats in like a Dignitas pillow and gently smothers the episode to death.    Cover to “The Woolpack” by Cynthia Harnett -  https://imgur.com/h1BCDyR &nbsp...

In this episode, TV’s Carys Eleri visits Dean and Simon to learn about Joe Pesci’s singing sideline and a mysterious smelling machine. Pleased with her findings, she expresses her gratitude to the gentlemen by showing them a useless wristwatch. Then, everyone celebrates another successful episode by looking at an article on Wikipedia.    Joe Pesci sings “Take your love and shove it” - ht...

In this episode, Dean asks Simon why a horse appeared and then they have a look at someone else’s photos, rudely put up for sale. Finally, self-awareness and hypocrisy bring the episode to an untimely end.    Photo of a lost horse - https://imgur.com/0CNT9lA     Photos for sale on eBay -   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276769518573?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-23...

In this episode, Dean and Simon discuss a rude and unused piece of spy-wear and have a look at a cracking pair of eBay listings. They finish off by sort of discussing a Wikipedia article about a short story but mostly just do some dreadful impressions and talk about animals coming to kill them. Radio Balls (NSFW) - https://imgur.com/aCYDzGb Stephen Hawking Coin – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2671412...

In this episode Dean and Simon take a look at the international cut of a flop film, an abandoned hat and a Wikipedia article about a wrestler that gives them a CTE.    The Magic Roundabout (2005) -   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339334/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk     Doogal (2006) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763304/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk     A photo of a hat - https://imgu...

In this episode, Dean and Simon find out about a machine that helps you take you pet fish for a walk and fantasise about being among the fishes. Then, in section two, they have a look at a modern video review of a local restaurant. Finally, they learn about an Eastern European artist and besmirch a comedian. Article about a mobile fish tank – https://www.techeblog.com/custom-fish-tank-goldfish-wal...

In this episode, it's tangents galore as Dean and Simon struggle to talk about two film related items. First off, Dean asks Simon why Robbie Williams is a chimp now and then Simon makes Dean remember Forrest Gump. And Changing Rooms? They finish off by briefly looking at some computer software.    Better Man trailer - https://youtu.be/neyfwa4GrVA?si=uuG8zcxTS834kDim      F...

In this episode, Dean and Simon talk about a computer game that blends housework with space warfare and a retro-modern method of consuming cheeseburgers. They finish off by ranking the cheese producing nations. There’s strong vein of space/cheese running through this episode somehow.     Powerwash SImulator Warhammer 40,000 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcgf48gAX_s  &...

In this episode, Dean goes to the wrong place for fashion insights and then Simon shows him a big box of loose teeth. Typical sort of stuff. They finish off by coming up with ways to widen participation in olympic sports.    Large Lot 600 Vintage Single Denture False Teeth Tooth Post Fixings Crafts Props - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356246283319?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-...

In this episode, Dean and Simon look at a couple of systems for sweetening your hand-held meats and then discover a themed hotel while researching the emu vigilantes of an English coastal town. They finish off by finding out about a Japanese comic book.    Jimmy Dean’s blueberry pancake sausage on a stick - https://www.jimmydean.com/products/pancakes-and-sausage/on-a-stick/blueberry-panc...

In this episode, it's a Christmas party funtime at Dean Manor as your hosts get haunted by three ghosts guests and discuss a toilet based Christmas tradition, a toilet based hip and groovy craze, one of Santa's gruesome mates and a dead poet's face.    Tió de Nadal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%B3_de_Nadal      Skibidi Toilet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WePNs...

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a gentle time shopping for starter knives for babies and then they have a look at a cool new fashion trend that Simon saw in London. They finish off by settling down to enjoy some 'callbacks' and learn about a medicine woman.    Personalised 3D Print Folded Kid Play Knife Enlightenment Fidget Toy with Name Multicolour Available Children's Day Birthday...

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-...

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/    ...

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-boxe...

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://...

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/vantabla...