Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat abou...
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Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)
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 deserv...
Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”
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...
Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)
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 quest...
Episode 144: “Beak on the box”
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 int...
Episode 143: “Nobel, no charisma, no chance”
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....
Episode 142: “The bad beef years are coming”
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...
Episode 141: “A man of the soil”
In this episode, Dean and Simon’s attempts to learn about agriculture and plumbing are foiled and then they revisit Wolverhampton’s powerful past.
Episode 140: “A Full Three”
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.
Episode 139: “The Screaming Dog”
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...
Episode 138: “Neuroscientist and Friends” (with Carys Eleri)
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 he...
Episode 137: “I can smell the memory of a horse”
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-awaren...
Episode 136: "A face with a balloon drawn on"
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 so...
Episode 135: “A slug, a cow, a rabbit and a train.”
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 giv...
Episode 134: “The Fish Adventure”
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,...
Episode 133: "Accidental Movie Episode"
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...
Episode 132: “A full three tube meal”
In this episode, Dean and Simon talk about a computer game that blends housework with space warfare and a retro-modern method of consuming cheeseburge...
Episode 131: “Nine pence a tooth”
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 fini...
Episode 130: “Our intention is to never disappoint”
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...
Episode 129: "Christmas Special 3: Drinking cosmetics for attention" (with Dave Steele, Michael McCann & Dan Mitchell)
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 tr...
Episode 128: “Cat capsule. Catsule.”
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 S...
Episode 127: “Dairylea but goaty”
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 ou...
Episode 126: “Taxiing Zippy around”
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, the...
Episode 125: “My awful outputs”
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 expe...
Episode 124: "Your only potato"
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 tr...
Episode 123: “The Love Pug”
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 vehic...
Episode 122: “Bald and wearing a crash helmet in Ladbrokes”
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 h...
Episode 121: “Halloween Special”
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 out...
Episode 120: “Enforced with curse”
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 ma...
Episode 119: “Monkey of honor”
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...
Episode 118: “Organic Nasal Stimulation”
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 Wiki...
Episode 117: “The creepiest of the spaghettis” (with Dave Steele)
In this episode, Dave Steele (Will Riker’s Sex Beard Podcast - https://willrikerssexbeard.buzzsprout.com) returns for an episode of learning. Lessons...
Episode 116: “Knock up a squirrel”
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...
Episode 115: "Weeping"
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 so...
Episode 114: “You do one, two, or nein”
In this episode, your hosts watch an instructional video from an American politician and then monkey about with an expensive ape before Dean gets quiz...
Episode 113: "The jazz of reading"
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 Wikiped...
Episode 112: “The feeling of iron”
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 a...
Episode 111: “Consider drifting to Baglan”
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 competit...
Episode 110: "I love my wife"
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...
Episode 109: “Ugly things are important” (with Charlie Webster)
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 pr...
Episode 108: “The spirit of rock’n’roll as embodied by this rabbit”
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...