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Somehow Related with Dave O'Neil & Glenn Robbins

Nearly Mediawww.nearly.com.au

Comedians Glenn Robbins and Dave O’Neil are given two seemingly random topics.

Together they have to work out how these very different things are SOMEHOW RELATED.

What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroos? JFK and corsets?

They are all Somehow Related.

Produced by Nearly Media.

www.nearly.com.au

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Episodes

Nike And The Utah Murderer

When you start doing standup, you do three gigs are not you can’t remember what you have done? The set up for a callback brain goes into overload because any interviews you're doing you did on radio as Russell Coyte about forty or fifty years ago, Wow. Because the thing is if you, if you offer like Bathurst Air FM, even Adelaide Perth, they're all going to take you up. There's not one stage is going to say no to Russell Court. The ABC ones would say, Oh, he's a Bit. And it's good because you can...

Sep 15, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Tabasco Sauce and The US Civil War

The hot sauce that shares Her Majesty's condiment rack with other royal favourites and a bloody war fought between neighbours. Sauce and soldiers... Soldiers and sauce... Related somehow... Somehow related... Glenn has been surfing before. That's on YouTube. Matthew McConoughay is an actor mentioned by Glenn, yes. He was also in The Free State of Jones. Not the last state or town to be named after a Jones, if you think about it. The thinking music, Dear Sarah, from Ken Burns' doco The Civil War....

Sep 08, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Charles Darwin and Office Chairs

The legendary naturalist who studied finches, travelled the world over, probably ate some giant tortises and the humbe office chair. Often broken in some way but pushed on as a borderline cripple rather than fixed or replaced. Jeez they have a hard time. Don't know what Darwin's cabin was like on that ship he sailed, that could've been a hard time to. I bet he didn't have someone sitting on him though! LINKS More about brick veneer Darwin in Sydney on The Beagle Thinking Music Sea Shanty The inv...

Sep 01, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Heard The Debrief With Dave O'Neil?

Conversations with comedians driving home after a gig. It's insightful, appropriately intimate and sometimes there's a voice from the back seat. So many great guests! Lehmo, Lawrence Mooney, Cal Wilson, Dilruk, Nick Capper, Nath Valvo, Peter Hellier, Fiona O'Laughlin, Karl Chandler, Nick Capper... I said him, but he's been on three times! And more if you count the back seat. BTW - He's got a podcast too, The Phone Hacks with Mike Goldstein. Check that out as well. It's rude. But listen to The De...

Aug 28, 201851 sec

Blondie and Ted Bundy

Blondie, the famous band from a couple of decades back, and a charismatic criminal who's record is abhorrent. But, as always, that's right - they're Somehow Related! ANSWER: For more information if you like. And more. LINKS Bands of Glenn's family members' Forever Son - https://foreversonmusic.bandcamp.com/ Crepes - https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/crepes Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original theme...

Aug 25, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Les Misérables and Stand Up Desks

The story of a French rebellion and another workplace fad... Did Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway insist on donating stand up desks to poor French families? REMEMBER: Watch DAVE on Channel Ten Friday 24 August! Catch up on Ten Play if you miss it. Links! SPOILER: Standing desks and Les Miserables Les Miserables - movie trailer NEW YORKER: I Switched to a Standing Desk, So Now You Should, Too Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Googl...

Aug 18, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 17

"Dave" on Pilot Week & Russell Coight

Dave and Glenn rarely take time out from the podcast to dabble in other media, but lately they've found time for the tele. New show and new laughs. Dave and Glenn's TV shows not related. "Dave" on for Pilot Week, Channel 10 Starts 19 August 2018 E!News: Ten Announces Pilot Week Shows: Drunk History, Trial By Kyle, Taboo, More in Viewers' Hands Ten Play: Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures Premier's Sunday 5 August 2018 Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voic...

Aug 14, 20184 min

Filet-o-fish and the Catholic Church

Loaves and fishes is an easy place to start out, but what's that got to do with McDonald's? Was there a Pope Filet somewhere in history and Ray Kroc has a soft spot for the Vatican? BTW - Check out All Aussie Adventures starring Russell Coight! Sundays 7:30 on Ten. Or catch up on Ten Play. 5 facts about the loved and hated McDonald's Filet-O-Fish NPR: Lust, Lies And Empire WIKI: Henry VIII Herman's Hermits - I'm Henry Vlll I Am AD: Beyond Rest - premium floatation centres for the deepest experie...

Aug 11, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Frisbees and The Matrix

Let's be clear, Neo never uses a frisbee in The Matrix movies when he's fighting Agent Smith. That's an observable fact. But the film and the object do have a connection. BTW - Check out Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Sunday 7:30 PM on Ten. The Conversation: What's misophonia? VIDEO: Red pill? Blue pill? ThoughtCo.com: History of the Frisbee SPOILER: The connection between Frisbee and The Matrix AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Neve...

Aug 05, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 15

M & Ms and the Spanish Civil War

The sugar coated chocolate that live in a bowl, rather than in the box like Smarties (according to Glenn) and the civil conflict memorialised in Picasso's masterpiece "Guernica". Wikipedia: The Spanish Civil War 15 fact about m&ms - Mental Floss Thinking music by Ilya Truhanov from Fugue. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's v...

Jul 28, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Margaret Thatcher And Soft Serve Ice Cream

The Iron Lady and aerated ice cream? Yes, they're definitely Somehow Related. Clips from the show George Negus interviews Lady Thatcher in 1981 Mr Whippy Grand Prix - The Late Show AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. 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 ...

Jul 22, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Mark Twain and Bras

Any relation to JFK and Corsets from a previous episode? Can't say but until there are some big changes the subjects of this episode will be entangled for a while. More information on the answer, check out this article from The Atlantic. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Origin...

Jul 14, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 12

James Woods And 9/11 Terror Attacks

What is the difference between real and fake sugar these days? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Chimneys and Geese

The sooty black brick tubes and honking fluffy water birds? Somehow, yes. For more information, after the show (!!!), check out a great article we found by James Hughes. And leave a review on iTunes if that's where you're listening. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good. Original th...

Jul 01, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Fitbits and the Taliban

Could the fitbit be the new Zippo lighter of the war in Afghanistan? Find out what binds the music hating former government of the small central Asian country with big data tracking systems. And leave a review on iTunes if that's where you're listening. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pre...

Jun 25, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Sunglasses And Chinese Judges

There is a connection between the serious position of a judge and the handy accessory that covers our eyes. More information about the answer here. And leave a review on iTunes if that's where you're listening. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never get stuck without a great greeting card. 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 Warhu...

Jun 17, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 8

New from Nearly - World Cup Road Trip

Packed and ready, Francis Leach and Tony Wilson are heading north. Far far north. Russia North. Subscribe to World Cup Road Trip here, where you're listening, for a near-daily update on what happens off the pitch and among the fans. Let your mates know about the Road Trip on the socials or plug it into their phone. And when you get a chance leave a review where you're listening. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's b...

Jun 13, 20182 min

Olivia Newton-John And Rudolf Hess

The former deputy Fuhrer of Nazi Germany and Australian pop royalty. Want to hear more of that harmonica cover of Xanadu? Find it on Youtube here. This won't spoil it but here's ONJ's Nobel Prize winning Grandfather, Max Born. More information about how Rudolf and Olivia are Somehow Related. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend and leave a review. AD: Get 10% off your order at Super Simple Cards when you use the offer code "Somehow". Never...

Jun 11, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Steiner Schools and Cigarettes

Kids and smoking? Surely not... Surprised by the connection? Read more about it here. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend and leave a review. 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 a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with...

Jun 03, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Chupa Chups and Salvador Dali

The bon bon hard lolly and a surrealist painter... hmmm. Here's the thinking music Chupa Chup ad from Australia back in 1988 - YouTube. And you can read more about the connection here - Gizmodo. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend and leave a review. 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 Gougoul...

May 29, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Michael Phelps and Golf

What's the most successful Olympian ever got to do with golf? Quick hint - nothing to do with the Olympics. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend and leave a review. 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 a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew ...

May 20, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Kangaroos and Napoleon

How is half the Australian Coat of Arms connected to the French Emperor? More information on some topics in the episode: - Roman war elephants - Spoiler link 1 - Spoiler link 2 - Kangaroo scrotum pouches are a thing Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend and leave a review. 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 cre...

May 14, 201814 minSeason 1Ep. 3

JFK and Corsets

What's an assassinated President go to do with the sometimes kinky under garment? Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend. 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 a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave giv...

May 07, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Nazis and Fanta

How is the fascist ideology intertwined with the bubbly orange bottle of sugar? Dave and Glenn search their recollection, imagination, historical reading, and shared experiences for any thread between Nazis and Fanta. All helped by the robot... oh, there's got to be a better name... Dave's on Facebook and Twitter, Glenn's on YouTube. 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. Artwo...

Apr 27, 201816 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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