Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil

Did they every do a duet? Maybe roll the arm over together? Got to be something else. But they're definitely Somehow Related. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer ABC.net.au InternationalCricketHall.com Thinking Music Kamahl reads Lady Gaga Somehow Related is produced by Nearly , a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good . Or...

The Great Wall is over 21,000 kms long. Sticky rice is also called glutenous rice, but contains no gluten (much like the Great Wall). The literal translation of the Chinese name for the Great Wall is The Long Wall. If you store cooked sticky rice it will get sticker over time. And you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Still not closer to how they're related though.   On Facebook? Check out the Som...

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Willhelm Röntgen, and in many languages other than English are called Röntgen radiation. Speed b/humps on the other hand weren't discovered or uncovered. They insist on sticking out, with variations known as cushions and tables. They did however originate around the same time, the first raised road to slow traffic was reported around 1906.   On Facebook? Check out...

Two things that can be quite messy. Dave and Glenn are still in self-isolation so it's a zoom call together. Sam's back and feeling well. While you're here, please leave a review and tell a friend about the show.   On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Wikipedia Smithsonian Magazine   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes...

The near-universal action of armed forces and the chivalric warriors of bygone-Europe.   On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group   Links to the answer Knight-Medieval.com History Extra 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. Artwork created by Stacy Gou...

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Probably two things that elicit the same reactions; eye-rolls, confusion and maybe disinterest. But together there's a fantastic cheeky story. After the show read the full story at the Spy Magazine link below.   Listening on Apple? Leave a review when you get a chance. You can suggest topics by email - hi@nearly.com.au   Links to the Answer Spy Magazine (July 1990) Vanity Fair   Somehow Related is...

Find out what life might be like after the global pandemic. Find out where you're listening now, search Post-Pandemic, and get Courtney talking to experts about the future. After the pandemic, what will our lives look like? Will we be living in a post pandemic world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Not exactly a usual mix of topics - one thing, then three other things! But in these times normal has a isolated itself and we're encouraged not to go looking. Please leave a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts. And do tell a friend about the show.   Links to the Answer Wikipedia Atlas Obscura BTW - 1965 is the year of the Snake   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network....

The huge global supermarket chain with the weird stuff in the centre isle and a crime that's an extreme form of babysitting. Somehow they are related! This episode comes to you from the three residences of Dave, Glenn and Sam. We're in self imposed isolation due to the coronavirus and making the most of it!   Links to the Answer The Guardian Yahoo News   Thinking Music Aldi ad (Open Slather)   Som...

Not the TV show, the act that seems to be so steeped in tradition and mild variation among cultures. Along with a much less friendly substance. There's going to be some intense eye contact to figure out the connection between these two topics!   Enjoying the show? Tell a friend and join the Facebook Group.   Links to the Answer Wikipedia   Thinking Music Cheers theme song - YouTube   Somehow Relat...

The slinky was invented soon after the Second World War, so it's not an invention story. And it was definitely an American that invented the toy. A coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam. Special guest on this episode too. Someone with intimate experience of the Vietnam-American War.   Enjoying the show? Let a friend know!   Links to the Answer PopularMechanics...

Possibly two fading arts - tea's getting a run from coffee and cyber crime is certainly making the tanks look slow. Tell a friend about the show or share it on your socials. And search for Somehow Related on Facebook to join our private group.   Links to the Answer Wikipedia We Are The Mighty   Thinking Music Lipton Tea ad 1987   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot'...

They're too short to get on any of the rides... but they're definitely Somehow Related.   Links to the answer History.com BBC Magazine 99percentinvisible.org   Thinking music Disney Commercial   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...

The obvious go-to is The Count on Sesame Street, but that might lead you astray. Vampires, like counting, are varied and complex.   Links to the answer Wikipedia Curiosity.com   Thinking music The Count - Sesame Street   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 S...

Two of our favourite funny actors? Glenn Robbins, host of Somehow Related, and Jon Lovitz, he's acted in a few things too.   Thanks to Simon Lindsay for suggesting this topic. Simon also suggested Babe Ruth and Cabbage. You can too. Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related.   Links to the answer Wikipedia   Thinking music Youtube: Seinfeld Not thinking music, but mentioned - Chris Farley, motiv...

Hmm. Neither completely flat but very different size, colour, shape, purpose and many more. So how are they Somehow Related? Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related.   Links to the answer New York Times Coordinates Society View a computer model   Thinking music Youtube: Earthquake Trailer   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They...

SPECIAL GUEST! Regular listeners will have heard about him but for the first time he joins the show. Is there a Swiss breed of cat?   Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related.    Thinking music YouTube: Toonces the Cat   Links to the answer The Local SwissInfo.ch   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original t...

Big man in the little country, donating life saving body parts - Somehow Related? There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related.    Thinking music Dave Allen - Religous Joke   Links to the answer Reuters The Telegraph   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 Sta...

That's the push variety of lawn mower and adjustable variety of spanner. Something to ponder when you're tinkering in the shed. Glenn and Dave delve into how these two could be Somehow Related, and no it's not because they're both sold at a hardware store!   Thinking music YouTube: Sidchrome ad 1960s   Links to the answer Wikipedia   There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related.    Somehow Related...

The famed author and famed magazine. A little imagination could create many scenarios where the two could cross paths knowing Mr Dahl's history. While you're here, join the Facebook Group and let a friend know about the show.   Thinking Music The Dentist and the Crocodile, Roald Dahl   Links to the answer Wikipedia The New Yorker - article     Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast netwo...

Look, up in the sky! It's a rug! It's a lamp shade! It's a hot dog for $1! Hold on. The most super of super heroes and Sweden's homely gift to the world?   Links to the answer CNN   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 p...

Maybe not remarkable to everyone but this episode's topics can be close to a few hearts. We remembered the slogan "Life's pretty straight without Twisties" pretty easily, but animal feed taglines or ads didn't come so readily. If you're Gen X and from Australia you might remember this lesson in advertising - Twisties ad 1980s   Links to the answer Tedium (with a great video) The Independent The Hu...

One is 324 metres tall, the other goes on chips (and other things, yes, not just chips).   Thinking music: YouTube - How To Make A Basic Vinaigrette Mentioned at the start, Glenn is doing a show with Kitty Flanagan.  Check out dates and tickets here.   Links to the answer TheEngineer.co.uk Gustave Eiffel Wikipedia   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes...

The tall Prime Minister who did a lot in less than three years and the white stuff from cows. Old enough to remember school milk?   Links to the answer Australian Food History Timeline SMH: School milk program: a resounding 'yuck'   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...