<strong>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. </strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
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<strong>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. </strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 29, 2025
Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)
<p>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 deserves. Topics covered include: Cronenbergian phone accessories, detectives, teeth-tooth-teethbrushes, poo knifes, honeymoon romance, the chewiest things, Rodney, the Lynchian career of Jane Lynch and more. </p><p> </p><p>Umbilical cable for iPhone - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123441193/umbilical-cable-for-iphone?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/listing/123441193/umbilical-cable-for-iphone?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717</a> </p><p> </p><p>Teeth toothbrush - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1234410061/teeth-tooth-brush-novelty-gag-gift-pun?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1234410061/teeth-tooth-brush-novelty-gag-gift-pun?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717</a> </p><p> </p><p>Pwp knife - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jsuslife-Durable-Toilet-Handle-Christmas/dp/B0CFZTRYJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Jsuslife-Durable-Toilet-Handle-Christmas/dp/B0CFZTRYJ9</a> </p><br><p>Wikipedia - List of Jane Lynch performances - -<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jane_Lynch_performances" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jane_Lynch_performances</a> </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 22, 2025
Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”
<p>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 object. They finish off by tuning in to some facts about old-timey radio. </p><p> </p><p>Diet Enak’s Mencairkan batu es - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584</a> </p><p> </p><p>My Last Tooth ceramic trinket - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286463473472" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286463473472</a> </p><p> </p><p>Wikipedia – 1938 in British Radio - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_British_radio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_British_radio</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 15, 2025
Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)
<p>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 question “Why DOESN’T This Thing Exist?”. Following that, Simon’s cedes control of his section to allow Michael to speak on his interests and then everyone discusses an article about grenades. </p><p> </p><p>Photos Dean took While walking a dog - </p><p><a href="https://imgur.com/QFkk1rM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://imgur.com/QFkk1rM</a> </p><p><a href="https://imgur.com/TIGQQHp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://imgur.com/TIGQQHp</a> </p><p><a href="https://imgur.com/1E9X1jE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://imgur.com/1E9X1jE</a> </p><p><a href="https://imgur.com/xrnHZp7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://imgur.com/xrnHZp7</a> </p><p> </p><p>Chindogu - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1jhkx2z/chindogu_is_a_japanese_concept_where_inventors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1jhkx2z/chindogu_is_a_japanese_concept_where_inventors/</a> </p><p> </p><p>V Highlighter - <a href="https://theperfectv.com/products/shades-of-luminizer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theperfectv.com/products/shades-of-luminizer</a> </p><p> </p><p>Video on Denver Airport - <a href="https://youtu.be/NN8DO-Xv9wA?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/NN8DO-Xv9wA?feature=shared</a> </p><p> </p><p>Wikipedia – Number 6 Hand Grenade - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._6_grenade" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._6_grenade</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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