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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 about them. 

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
148
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Episode 127: “Dairylea but goaty”

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 out about a short story collection that sounds like…

00:48:39  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Episode 126: “Taxiing Zippy around”

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, they both have a look at a red-hot Indonesian game a…

00:46:27  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Episode 125: “My awful outputs”

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 expensive pants. They finish off by having a little t…

00:39:09  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
Episode 124:

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 treats Dean with a new attraction that they've knoc…

00:45:57  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
Episode 123: “The Love Pug”

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 vehicular service. Finally, all the stars are recognis…

00:46:56  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
Episode 122: “Bald and wearing a crash helmet in Ladbrokes”

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 help their hair come back. Finally, two old friend…

00:41:31  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
Episode 121: “Halloween Special”

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 outfit. They finish off with a Wikipedia article on …

00:38:56  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Episode 120: “Enforced with curse”

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 man started an English tradition. They finish off b…

00:45:43  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Episode 119: “Monkey of honor”

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 out about a ‘new’ dessert. 

 

Five-Minute Crafts UK…

00:40:08  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Episode 118: “Organic Nasal Stimulation”

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 Wikipedia Article Section arrives to provide them wit…

00:41:37  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode 117: “The creepiest of the spaghettis” (with Dave Steele)

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 learnt include:  

 

Why Dean is wrong about Spirogr…

00:58:37  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Episode 116: “Knock up a squirrel”

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 headwear for protecting the gentleman motorist b…

00:40:40  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Episode 115:

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 someone and likes them. 

 

Dizzy - https://en.wikiped…

00:45:34  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Episode 114: “You do one, two, or nein”

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 quizzed on bands in an exciting Random Wikipedia Sect…

00:50:18  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Episode 113:

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 Wikipedia Article section brings up the rear as informat…

00:37:37  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Episode 112: “The feeling of iron”

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 androids – they can smile now listener. Finally, i…

00:40:33  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Episode 111:  “Consider drifting to Baglan”

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 competition for dogs descends into spoilers for the first…

00:39:04  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Episode 110:

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 as they look at a dog’s bandana/billboard. They …

00:41:43  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Episode 109: “Ugly things are important” (with Charlie Webster)

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 product. Charlie tells everyone about some crud he’…

01:03:35  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Episode 108: “The spirit of rock’n’roll as embodied by this rabbit”

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 tells Dean about a pop-star's yeast extract in a…

00:42:59  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
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