The Great Wall is over 21,000 kms long. Sticky rice is also called glutenous rice, but contains no gluten (much like the Great Wall). The literal translation of the Chinese name for the Great Wall is The Long Wall. If you store cooked sticky rice it will get sticker over time. And you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Still not closer to how they're related though. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group Links to the answer Wikipedia Science Daily Telegraph.co.uk Thinking Music YouTube:...
Jun 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 107
X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Willhelm Röntgen, and in many languages other than English are called Röntgen radiation. Speed b/humps on the other hand weren't discovered or uncovered. They insist on sticking out, with variations known as cushions and tables. They did however originate around the same time, the first raised road to slow traffic was reported around 1906. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group Links to the answer Wikipedia: Speed bump Wikipedia: Arthur Compton Not the...
Jun 02, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Two things that can be quite messy. Dave and Glenn are still in self-isolation so it's a zoom call together. Sam's back and feeling well. While you're here, please leave a review and tell a friend about the show. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group Links to the answer Wikipedia Smithsonian Magazine Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gou...
May 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 105
The near-universal action of armed forces and the chivalric warriors of bygone-Europe. On Facebook? Check out the Somehow Related Group Links to the answer Knight-Medieval.com History Extra Business Insider Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? Post Pandemic - expert insight into what's ahead after Covid-19 10 Qu...
May 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Find out what things might be like around the World in different industries, in different cultures post-pandemic, after the pandemic. If you’re looking for a way to adapt to life post Pandemic, this podcast is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Probably two things that elicit the same reactions; eye-rolls, confusion and maybe disinterest. But together there's a fantastic cheeky story. After the show read the full story at the Spy Magazine link below. Listening on Apple? Leave a review when you get a chance. You can suggest topics by email - hi@nearly.com.au Links to the Answer Spy Magazine (July 1990) Vanity Fair Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Ori...
May 04, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Find out what life might be like after the global pandemic. Find out where you're listening now, search Post-Pandemic, and get Courtney talking to experts about the future. After the pandemic, what will our lives look like? Will we be living in a post pandemic world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 27, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Not exactly a usual mix of topics - one thing, then three other things! But in these times normal has a isolated itself and we're encouraged not to go looking. Please leave a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts. And do tell a friend about the show. Links to the Answer Wikipedia Atlas Obscura BTW - 1965 is the year of the Snake Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Art...
Apr 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 100
The huge global supermarket chain with the weird stuff in the centre isle and a crime that's an extreme form of babysitting. Somehow they are related! This episode comes to you from the three residences of Dave, Glenn and Sam. We're in self imposed isolation due to the coronavirus and making the most of it! Links to the Answer The Guardian Yahoo News Thinking Music Aldi ad (Open Slather) Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're p...
Apr 14, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Not the TV show, the act that seems to be so steeped in tradition and mild variation among cultures. Along with a much less friendly substance. There's going to be some intense eye contact to figure out the connection between these two topics! Enjoying the show? Tell a friend and join the Facebook Group. Links to the Answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Cheers theme song - YouTube Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. ...
Apr 06, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 98
The slinky was invented soon after the Second World War, so it's not an invention story. And it was definitely an American that invented the toy. A coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam. Special guest on this episode too. Someone with intimate experience of the Vietnam-American War. Enjoying the show? Let a friend know! Links to the Answer PopularMechanics.com Wikipedia Thinking Music YouTube Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robo...
Mar 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Possibly two fading arts - tea's getting a run from coffee and cyber crime is certainly making the tanks look slow. Tell a friend about the show or share it on your socials. And search for Somehow Related on Facebook to join our private group. Links to the Answer Wikipedia We Are The Mighty Thinking Music Lipton Tea ad 1987 Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created...
Mar 24, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 96
They're too short to get on any of the rides... but they're definitely Somehow Related. Links to the answer History.com BBC Magazine 99percentinvisible.org Thinking music Disney Commercial Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. The ...
Mar 16, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The obvious go-to is The Count on Sesame Street, but that might lead you astray. Vampires, like counting, are varied and complex. Links to the answer Wikipedia Curiosity.com Thinking music The Count - Sesame Street Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answ...
Mar 09, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Two of our favourite funny actors? Glenn Robbins, host of Somehow Related, and Jon Lovitz, he's acted in a few things too. Thanks to Simon Lindsay for suggesting this topic. Simon also suggested Babe Ruth and Cabbage. You can too. Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Links to the answer Wikipedia Thinking music Youtube: Seinfeld Not thinking music, but mentioned - Chris Farley, motivational speaker on SNL Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes f...
Mar 02, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Hmm. Neither completely flat but very different size, colour, shape, purpose and many more. So how are they Somehow Related? Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Links to the answer New York Times Coordinates Society View a computer model Thinking music Youtube: Earthquake Trailer Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for ano...
Feb 24, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 92
SPECIAL GUEST! Regular listeners will have heard about him but for the first time he joins the show. Is there a Swiss breed of cat? Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Thinking music YouTube: Toonces the Cat Links to the answer The Local SwissInfo.ch Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? 10 Questions wit...
Feb 17, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Big man in the little country, donating life saving body parts - Somehow Related? There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Thinking music Dave Allen - Religous Joke Links to the answer Reuters The Telegraph Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers...
Feb 10, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 90
That's the push variety of lawn mower and adjustable variety of spanner. Something to ponder when you're tinkering in the shed. Glenn and Dave delve into how these two could be Somehow Related, and no it's not because they're both sold at a hardware store! Thinking music YouTube: Sidchrome ad 1960s Links to the answer Wikipedia There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Ori...
Feb 03, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 89
The famed author and famed magazine. A little imagination could create many scenarios where the two could cross paths knowing Mr Dahl's history. While you're here, join the Facebook Group and let a friend know about the show. Thinking Music The Dentist and the Crocodile, Roald Dahl Links to the answer Wikipedia The New Yorker - article Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Art...
Jan 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Look, up in the sky! It's a rug! It's a lamp shade! It's a hot dog for $1! Hold on. The most super of super heroes and Sweden's homely gift to the world? Links to the answer CNN Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry. Scale Up - Austr...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Maybe not remarkable to everyone but this episode's topics can be close to a few hearts. We remembered the slogan "Life's pretty straight without Twisties" pretty easily, but animal feed taglines or ads didn't come so readily. If you're Gen X and from Australia you might remember this lesson in advertising - Twisties ad 1980s Links to the answer Tedium (with a great video) The Independent The Huffington Post Twisties Wikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's...
Jan 13, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 86
One is 324 metres tall, the other goes on chips (and other things, yes, not just chips). Thinking music: YouTube - How To Make A Basic Vinaigrette Mentioned at the start, Glenn is doing a show with Kitty Flanagan. Check out dates and tickets here. Links to the answer TheEngineer.co.uk Gustave Eiffel Wikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougo...
Jan 07, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 85
The tall Prime Minister who did a lot in less than three years and the white stuff from cows. Old enough to remember school milk? Links to the answer Australian Food History Timeline SMH: School milk program: a resounding 'yuck' Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights f...
Jan 02, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Merry Christmas! A Christmas themed episode that might add to the festive conversations if you're celebrating with friends or family. Also good for a road trip. Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too! Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast? Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in th...
Dec 24, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The cute bear from Peru and former Top Gear now The Grand Tour star. Conversational doughnuts and animated predictions from Dave and Glenn to draw these two topics together. Liking the show? Let a friend know! They can find Somehow Related with Glenn and Dave anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to the answer TheTelegraph.co.uk Wikipedia Buzz.ie Thinking Music Youtube - Jeremy Clarkson recounts altercations on The Graham Norton Show JustWatch.com - Find where to watch The Graham Norton Show wh...
Dec 23, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 82
There's a big difference between the two. Obviously. But together they've changed the world. Wasps and paper? Wasps.... and paaaaaper. Wasps. And paper. Wasps. Paper. Wasps. Paper. Links to the answer Wikipedia - history of paper Wikipedia - Four Great Inventions Sumner Lab UK - Wasps Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another...
Dec 16, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Let a friend know about the show and join the Facebook Group. Search for Somehow Related. This episode, the respected profession and a not so appreciated, but still extremely popular, past time. Links to the Answer USA Today Mashable MedicalXpress Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - celllarin...
Dec 10, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Tell a friend about Somehow Related. Let them know about this episode, it's about the famous natural philosopher and the place that prints all the money. And that it's hosted by Glenn and Dave having good chats. Get along to the Facebook Group too. Check out the link to the answer below - only at the end though! Link to the answer Wikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst...
Dec 02, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 79
While you're here, let a friend know about the show! Are you Jewish? Does this ring a bell? Or a gragger? Tough to see Rabbis and Speed Dating coming together in some sort of union but somehow they do! Link to the answer New York Times Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights f...
Nov 25, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 78
