Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

In this episode, Dean and Simon read a book about what you can do with women's leg wear and it confuses them and then they verify some facts about Britain. They finish off with a deep delve into the career of Jenny Agutter. Pages from the book they looked at - https://i.imgur.com/x0Di7fI.jpg tv-English Club's list of facts -  https://tv-english.club/articles-en/entertainment/25-unusual-f...

In this episode, Dean and Simon was an education film on vehicular maintenance and pick up some top tips, then, they delve into the world of romantic condiment accessories. They finish off the episode by investigating a confusing Wikipedia article about a seemingly nondescript woman and her time-displaced husband.    5 minute crafts’ Effective car hacks to keep you rolling - https://www....

In this episode, poet/comedian/writer/podcaster Mat Troy joins Dean and Simon to talk about unwanted magic acts, a big old phoney potato, clown training videos and indoor air quality.    Idaho Potato Hotel - https://idahopotato.com/big-idaho-potato-hotel     Clown training VHS clip - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C26Kgs2sGMd/?igsh=anBpdXoxeWdra3pn     Wikipedia – Ind...

In this episode, Dean and Simon discover the literal smoking gun and then they have a look at an animal themed settee while Simon contemplates the millionaire lifestyle. They finish off by learning about a Tarzan film from the olden days.    Gun shaped cigarette lighter video – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ni2acIf5t/      Article about hippo sofa - https://www.housebea...

In this episode, Dean and Simon get off to a bad start, build gradually by discussing poorly labelled Seinfeld clips and horrible Haunted Houses, and then reach a crescendo as they uncover what could be the most exciting Wikipedia article they’ve come across so far.    What purports to be the “Best Seinfeld Scene Ever” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TbCBoGbHw      Art...

In this episode, wordsman Dan Mitchell ( https://www.danmitchellwords.co.uk/ ) returns to join Dean and Simon for an accidental crime and punishment special! The three of them discuss a Prison themed bar that's arrived in Cardiff, a collection of prison letters currently for sale on Ebay and an extraordinary children’s toy.   Wales online article on Alcotraz - https://www.walesonline.co....

In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a display stand that upset him when his son took him shopping and then Simon gets flummoxed by the value of gold per ounce. They finish off by discussing a rich man from America and his need to meddle in the local politics of Florida. It’s a half-hearted Easter Special! And it’s days late!  Reese’s Eggs Display Stand - https://imgur.com/yfiv19D &nb...

In this episode, Dean and Simon remember an unfairly (?) maligned pop group from the 1990, have a look at some photographs of a funny man and then take in the sights and sounds of Killiecrankie.    Vanilla – No way no way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_D-qJ4hfss      Fe-M@ail – Flee Fly Flo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhF0r46qxU      Senior...

In this episode, Dean ponders why he must show his ticket to buy chewing gums at the airport and then, while discussing a sign for sale on Ebay, tells everyone how he found out about the facts of life. Finally, in another madcap Random Wikipedia Article section, your hosts stumble upon footage of a tremendous concert from Switzerland and argue about whether Denise Van Outen used to fly around in a...

In this episode; Dean and Simon have a gentle time talking about a disappointing Wonka experience and then an unnecessary road sign leads to Dean having to retake his driving theory test. The ship sails away for the evening as a Frenchman is not discussed in the Random Wikipedia Section.    Article about Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb...

In this episode, comedian Rob Hughes joins Dean and Simon to discuss Home Alone 4, a confusing sign from a listener’s workplace, auto-tune and a Gaelic Goalkeeper. Lots of valuable questions asked and answered this week.    Home Alone 4 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329200/     Sign in a workplace - https://imgur.com/mP13IS5     Wikipedia – David Clarke - https...

In this episode, Simon defends Dean from a baying mob and as a reward Dean makes him talk about Elon Musk and his cybertruck. Then, Simon brings the recent Shein exploration to an end by showing Dean another plastic depiction of a creature defecating. Finally, for the first time in 86 episodes, Wikipedia delivers a topic that Dean has studied in depth, so he grasps the opportunity with both hands...

In this episode, Dean and Simon watch a long-forgotten panel show from the early 90s, assess a porcine garden ornament and read at an interesting article about a book that chronicles the adventures of a regal mouse.     P’s and Q’s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vi0_B4sBM&ab_channel=ChrisVHS89      1 pc Pig Design Garden Ornament - https://www.shein.co.uk/1pc...

In this episode, an overly caffeinated Dean zooms in to tell a ratty Simon about a product to help people safely clean their plants. Then, Simon tells him about the latest breakthrough in chicken safety paraphernalia. They finish off by discussing a type of flower which might be related to a previous guest. Accidental botany/safety episode? Yeah, why not.    Leaf cleaning tongs - https:/...

In this episode, Dean learns about the rise and fall of the Deal or No Deal fruit machine, the best machines in Cardiff and how to gamble responsibly and then Simon takes him to a Chinese junk shop to look at a curiously named soft toy. They finish off the episode by arguing about money.    Deal or No Deal Bandit - https://imgur.com/QIK6aJy     Cute and ugly plus doll tilts its...

In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a lost literary classic and a potential revenue stream and then Simon brings out the cheese. They move on to discuss the Dutch version of Big Brother and its many tremendous lawsuits before they take to the streets and bring Air Fryer Month to its conclusion with another bout of ‘Investigative Journalism’.    Photo of Tiramisu Wensleydale - https:/...

In this episode, Dean gets offered a set of dodgems for free so he tells Simon about it and then Simon shows Dean a Chinese train that goes through a block of flats in China. They finish off the episode by learning about how a quotes are being misattributed to Winston Churchill. Something for everyone there then.    Dodgems for sale -  https://imgur.com/SkjcrxE     Ch...

In this episode, Dean gives a valuable update on his crisps investigation and then shows Simon a video of a terrifying toilet. In part two, Simon tells Dean about a toilet themed restaurant. It's an accidental toilet special, listener! Also, they have a look at an article about an actor/stuntman.    Spooky toilet upgrade -   https://www.facebook.com/100070363171353/videos/98838...

In this episode, Dean and Simon stumble upon the special theme for the month and then make a load of promises that they are bound to ‘forget about’. Dean shows Simon something unusual for sale on Facebook Marketplace and then they speculate about the content of a musical event that's happened in Cardiff. They finish off by having a look at a long-dead group of fish. Detours galore.    Co...

In this episode, Dave returns to assess Dean and Simon's performance over the past year. Which celebrities with maladies do your hosts aspire to be like? What words do they use more often than others? How much of the podcast is actually legible? Are they muppet patter thieves? These questions, and more, answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dean and Simon take to the road to do some Xmas drop-ins on a smattering of the year’s guests. First, they call in on Liam Schewitz to find out about how reviewing a Pork advert from the 80s has had an impact on his life and to get his opinion on some of the meat products that have been covered on the podcast since his last appearance. Then they head off to meet with Dan Thomas an...

In this episode, Dean and Simon watch the trailer for the new Spider-Man-adjacent film that’s coming out soon and then debate the merits of moulding turkey mince into the shape of a carrot and dying it orange. They finish off for the week by going through a long list of rodents.    Madame Web trailer - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo?si=3Ogitd2TBsxrGBee      Why Arby’s i...

In this episode, Dean shows Simon a clip from an old film that paints a famous comedian in a new light and then they take to the road to do some investigative journalism. They finally return to the studio to finish off the episode by reviewing an article about a nondescript building in America.    Jim Davidson Hello - https://youtu.be/X6WiiXUR3xM?si=PL3z1pYMiUFi219d      P...

In this episode, Dean tells Simon about an educational TV series with an unlikely host and then they ponder why a promotional photograph for a long-forgotten piece of Saturday evening crud-TV ended up on sale in Iceland. The finish off with another fantastic/shambolic Random Wikipedia Article section.    Harold Bishop article - https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/neigh...

In this episode, illness has descended upon your hosts but they struggle on bravely. Dean shows Simon some images from a book designed to teach children to stand up for themselves and then Simon invites Dean to a twin themed restaurant. They finish off by falling in love with a photograph of a bird.    Images from ‘The Zipper’ - https://imgur.com/WHcwzJC     Video of Twin Stars...