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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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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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Simon Feeley
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Episodes
  • Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)
    Apr 29 2025

    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.

    Umbilical cable for iPhone - https://www.etsy.com/listing/123441193/umbilical-cable-for-iphone?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717

    Teeth toothbrush - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1234410061/teeth-tooth-brush-novelty-gag-gift-pun?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717

    Pwp knife - https://www.amazon.com/Jsuslife-Durable-Toilet-Handle-Christmas/dp/B0CFZTRYJ9


    Wikipedia - List of Jane Lynch performances - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jane_Lynch_performances


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”
    Apr 22 2025

    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.

    Diet Enak’s Mencairkan batu es - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584

    My Last Tooth ceramic trinket - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286463473472

    Wikipedia – 1938 in British Radio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_British_radio

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    40 mins
  • Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)
    Apr 15 2025

    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.

    Photos Dean took While walking a dog -

    https://imgur.com/QFkk1rM

    https://imgur.com/TIGQQHp

    https://imgur.com/1E9X1jE

    https://imgur.com/xrnHZp7

    Chindogu - https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1jhkx2z/chindogu_is_a_japanese_concept_where_inventors/

    V Highlighter - https://theperfectv.com/products/shades-of-luminizer

    Video on Denver Airport - https://youtu.be/NN8DO-Xv9wA?feature=shared

    Wikipedia – Number 6 Hand Grenade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._6_grenade

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    48 mins
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