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Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil

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Somehow Related is an Australian comedy podcast where Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil are given two seemingly unrelated topics and try to work out how they’re connected. Along the way, they spiral through observational comedy, cultural detours, pointless debates taken seriously, and stories drawn from everyday Australian life — occasionally landing on a conclusion, often not. If you enjoy smart, loose conversations about ordinary things, unexpected logic, and the humour hiding in plain sight, this show will somehow make sense. What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroo...

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Nearly Media

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Comedy

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www.nearly.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Aztecs And Tomato Sauce 07.12.2020

The relatively short lived sacrifice-prone civilisation and the common condiment found in either the cupboard or the fridge (let's not get into that argument). Link to the answer Wikipedia Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Or...

Vegemite And Checkout Chicks 30.11.2020

Very few things in common for these two subjects, but they do have a history. Links to the answer Mental Floss - 11 facts about Vegemite   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music by Kit Warhurst . Artwork creat...

Camels and the Common Cold 23.11.2020

Do camels take sick days? Can you get a cold in the desert? Find out on this episode of dromedaries and drowsiness (depending on if it's the day or night tablet). 3AW - Grace, the 9 year old who learned a thing or two about snakes from Russell Coight Thinking Music Doctors smoke Camel cigarettes Codral Ad Links to the answer ScienceAlert   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell...

Tennis Balls And Sir David Attenborough 16.11.2020

Are they green or yellow? Either way. Those and Sir David himself.   Links to the answer Tennis 365   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music by Kit Warhurst . Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis .   Looking for...

The French Revolution and Picnics 09.11.2020

Both something to do on a sunny day, if there's nothing else on. Have a picnic, start a revolution. But the fact they're both largely outdoor activities isn't enough to qualify as somehow related. Links to the answer BBC History Today Thinking music Picnic at Hanging Rock Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a...

Vending Machines And Ancient Egypt 03.11.2020

This week we’re joined by Dan Andrews, the official tournament official from The Tattslotto, who needs to give The Press Conference a bit more flair. They used to be really strict, now there's a hippie vibe, there's always a kid playing the violin and there's no telling off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Monet and the Lottery 26.10.2020

Tickets to the Live Streaming Show on 31 October 2020   Back to the topics. Yes the painter. And yes the gambling method. Artists like Monet could be even rarer than lotto winners. Arguably.     Links to the Answer Bonus Paradise   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes...

Pyjamas and Air Raids 19.10.2020

Night wear and night terror. One's comfortable, the other is deadly. Pyjamas have been around for centuries, but air raids, not so much. Links to the Answer The Atlantic Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music...

Monopoly and Slavery 12.10.2020

Tickets to the Live Streaming Show on 31 October 2020 Back to this one. Monopoly, the board game that many of us have played, possibly cheated at while playing. And then slavery which has existed for thousands of years, even to this day. Thinking Music McMillions Trailer Link to the answer The Guardian NY Times The Patent Tickets to the Live Streaming Show Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Gr...

Narcissism and Eyebrows 05.10.2020

Let's start with some quotes from two great writers. “Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. . . .They justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves.” — T.S. Elliott, writer  You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow. — Jack Black Take the narcissism test!   Link to the answer ABC.net.au/News You...

SAO biscuits and the Salvation Army 28.09.2020

One's Australian, the other's British. One's from the 19th century, the other's from the 18th. One's a biscuit, the other runs youth groups And, unverified, apparently Arnotts number plates start with S-A-O. Salvation Army Officer's titles start with their rank. Either can help if you're hungry.   Links to the answer Wikipedia   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend a...

Bananas And Dna 21.09.2020

Old musa acuminata and been-a-long-time deoxyribonucleic acid.  Two long names but that's not enough. There's something else going on.   Thinking Music From the incredible Curb Your Enthusiasm .   Links to the answer Breakthroughs.com How Stuff Works   Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too. And tell a friend about the show.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. Th...

Peanuts And Dynamite 14.09.2020

In today’s episode we find out what happens when you go missing in the middle of the night without your face mask. You’ll learn some valuable life skills that will help you get through the day, without a scratch. The host talks to Erica McCollough, a former model turned photographer, who went missing while out walking in the dark without a mask. She struggles to find her mask, her earbuds, her jac...

The Terminator and $1 07.09.2020

The Australian dollar bill was taken out of circulation the same year The Terminator film was released in theatres. That's not how they're related though.   Links to the answer ScreenRant Business Insider   Thinking music Bill Hader impersonates Arnold Schwarzenegger   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Origina...

Credit Cards And Bread 31.08.2020

In this episode Franklin discusses the art of patching up a broken fence with spray paint. He explains the art behind painting a fence and the mistakes he’s made along the way. The paint job is a work of art in and of itself. If you want to learn more about spray painting and how to get the most out of your spray paint visit the Bunnings website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Holland And Carrots 24.08.2020

They're known to be frank, blunt, no-nonsense and frugal. And then there's the Dutch people who are tall and ride bikes? No clues in stereotypes but the two are Somehow Related.   Links to the answer Washington Post WebMD   Thinking music Austin Powers Faja - YouTube   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Origina...

Happy Days And The Heimlich Manoeuvre 17.08.2020

The TV show, not Heimlich Tonight! The huge TV show Happy Days! And the way famous way to stop people from choking. Sometimes referred to as 'abdominal thrusts'.   Links to the answer The Daily News The Spectrum Anthony Quinn on Wikipedia , not part of the answer   Thinking music An original composition by Glenn, Dave and Courtney   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The ro...

Brains and Lime Jelly 10.08.2020

Without their hard outer shells (skull and bowl) they're both pretty wobbly. But that wouldn't make for such a great episode. So there's something deeper, something more clever, something... somehow... related.   On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Gizmodo The Straight Dope   Thinking music YouTube: That Mitchell and Webb Look - Brain Surgery   Somehow Related is...

Questions Asked, Questions Answered 05.08.2020

In today’s episode you’ll find out how the two girls got their big break, what their big idea was for the show was and how they got their start in stand up comedy. Plus, the hosts answer your burning questions about their favourite parts of the show, the people they’ve met, their favourite moments on the show and if they have a pet peeve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Suppor...

Pirate Eye Patches and the Darkness 03.08.2020

The patch can create darkness, but that doesn't explain it. Sam!?!? On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Mental Floss Children's Museum   Thinking music When a stranger calls (YouTube)   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music by Kit Warhurst . Artwork created b...

Hitler and Golliwogs 27.07.2020

Just going to leave this one here.   On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Wikipedia   Thinking music Debussy performance     Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music by Kit Warhurst . Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis .   Looking for another podcast? Post Pandem...

Volkswagen and Sausages 20.07.2020

Did sausages get caught lying about their emissions? Are Volkswagen cars made with a thin film around them to keep their parts together? We don't know yet but find out on this episode. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Wikipedia Thinking music Herbie movie trailer Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Hom...

Snakes and Wine 13.07.2020

Reptiles, grapes, fangs, vines, scales, fruit, venom, crushing hangover. There's something there. Might it be that wine keeps snakes away? And did you know a country nearby Australia has no snakes. The Ireland of the Pacific! Find out in the episode. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Wikipedia Thinking music Sideways movie - wine tasting Somehow Related is prod...

Hippopotamus And Soup 06.07.2020

These two go way back. But that's for you, Glenn and Dave to find out. Hippo fact. They're an introduced species in Colombia and the USA. Pablo Escobar is responsible for introducing them to Colombia. The Wikipedia article about that is a pretty interesting read. Soup-only facts don't have so many murderous drug dealers. For example; Soups are classified into two groups, clear soups and thick soup...

Doritos and Disneyland 30.06.2020

The corn chips and the happiest place in the world (also now home to the NBA). Thanks to John for messaging Sam on Facebook with this suggestion.     On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Business Insider   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Original theme music by Kit Warhurst...

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