Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode, Simon and Dean assess a machine designed to make the laborious sandwich making task easier and then they have a look at a device to help their hair come back. Finally, two old friends return to weigh in on Australia’s electricity sector and the animals within.    Sandwich making device – https://www.facebook.com/reel/1237007297610903      Baldness helmet -...

In this episode, Dean and Simon get rude and spooky as they discuss bedwear (were) for the head (headwear/were) and a truly disgusting fancy dress outfit. They finish off with a Wikipedia article on the scariest subject of all – tooooooools!!!    Nightcap - https://www.theirishstore.com/uk/mens-cotton-flannel-nightcap-one-size     Bum hole outfit (NSFW) - https://www.fancy...

In this episode, Dean has a lovely time showing Simon a swimming pool he refused to use in Brussels and then Simon teaches him about how a horrible man started an English tradition. They finish off by opening the door to poets.    The pool at the Jam Hotel, Brussels - https://www.smarksthespots.com/jam-hotel-pool-bar-restaurant-brussels/      The Titchborne Dole 1959 video...

In this episode, Dean and Simon learn some survival techniques and then they take a seat at the monkey buffet. They finish off the episode by finding out about a ‘new’ dessert.    Five-Minute Crafts UK’s Camping Hacks and Survival Guide -   https://www.facebook.com/5min.crafts.uk/videos/camping-hacks-survival-tips/393756080211878/     Monkey Buffet Festival Video - ht...

In this episode, Dean reports on the filth he found in the woods again and then Simon shows Dean a pillow that is in doubly bad taste. The Random Wikipedia Article Section arrives to provide them with an opportunity to accuse a Brazilian bus company of fraud.    Dean’s photo’s from the woods - https://imgur.com/vmbRomd , https://imgur.com/LWoEj4X and https://imgur.com/gKgj9hF  ...

In this episode, Dave Steele (Will Riker’s Sex Beard Podcast - https://willrikerssexbeard.buzzsprout.com ) returns for an episode of learning. Lessons learnt include:     Why Dean is wrong about Spirographs. Why the Spanish jump over babies.   What’s the most rubbish fish is.  and   What the Slenderman does for a living.    Spirograph -  https...

In this episode, Dean and Simon promote Dean’s new book (available below and in all good bookshops) by discussing taxidermy marital aids and daft felt headwear for protecting the gentleman motorist before finishing themselves off by dialing in on Wikipedia.    Squirrel head buttplug -  https://imgur.com/nrzT3fA     That video Dean mentioned about a squirrel assault course...

In this episode, Dean and Simon remember a challenging egg game and then literally look up a dinosaur. At the end of the episode Simon learns about someone and likes them.    Dizzy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_(series )     Photo of a dinosaur’s fluffer - https://imgur.com/UIw5qI6     Wikipedia – The Nanny Season 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nan...

In this episode, your hosts watch an instructional video from an American politician and then monkey about with an expensive ape before Dean gets quizzed on bands in an exciting Random Wikipedia Section that defied the editor.    Sen. Eric Adams Combating Gun Violence - https://youtu.be/sk2Wc4Y5CxE?si=2p92ev480uF1XXoc      Lifesize ape man figuring - https://www.etsy.com/u...

In this episode, Dean and Simon get all cheesy as they watch a man waste food and then they have a look at some cubic dogs. This week's Random Wikipedia Article section brings up the rear as information on a historic publishing company leads to a discussion of poetry, peep-hole publicans and the mildly erotic French arts.    3 Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich - https://www.reddit.com/r/S...

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a machine for forcing trees to return your affection and then they witness the latest developments in androids – they can smile now listener. Finally, in an extraordinary development, all the threads are pulled together as they take a visit to a very small place in Germany.    Tree hugging machine - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4uGkCjot...

In this episode, Simon calls in to help  Dean criticise a coffee shop that demands to see the customers’ smile, then an analysis of a surfing competition for dogs descends into spoilers for the first ten minutes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Finally, marsupials are discussed and Dean reveals which former guest is a Taco Bell hound.     Shop that makes you smile for the came...

In this episode, Dean and Simon look at mascot for a defunct fast-food chain with baldness and depression and then Simon grills Dean on his dog habits as they look at a dog’s bandana/billboard. They finish off by ranking the intolerances in a science heavy Random Wikipedia Article Section.    Nathan Rabin’s article on Rax’s Mr Delicious advertising campaign - https://www.nathanrabin.com/...

In this episode, Charlie Webster rejoins your hosts to search for fun. Dean brings up nude cyclists and Simon lets the group know about a foul fowl product. Charlie tells everyone about some crud he’s collecting and storing in his basement and then the three of them reminisce about bygone bovine emergencies as they besmirch an Italian luthier.    Naked bike ride Cardiff 2024 picture gall...

In this episode, Dean complains about children’s television again but this time it's about a theme song so that’s a bit different I guess? Then, Simon tells Dean about a pop-star's yeast extract in a section which listeners will either love or hate. They finish off the episode by finding out where Dean hasn’t been and Dean reveals his most reactionary opinion.    Peter Rabbit theme song...

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...

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 Meo...

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_Odega...

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...

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/44993153       National Bible Bee – A girl recites a Bible passage from memory -&nbsp...

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a lovely time talking toilet about a possibly treasonous advertising campaign and a 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 -...

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 rou...

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/UFuxiZFwDPs...

In this episode, Dean and Simon get annoyed by 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...

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_sI       Nose trainer video - https://youtu.be/_6CfwT1r-8U      Wikipedia – Germariocha...