The big man in the red suit and the (sometimes red) mushrooms that get you super high. It's not an obvious one. Links to the answer VIDEO NY Times Medium: Mustapha Itani Thinking music: Silent Caravan - Floating Memories Spotify / 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. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast! Chapter One - hear the first chapter of grea...
Apr 23, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 49
One of the most notorious terrorists and five blokes singing on stage in front of swooning fans. Surely not... Link to the Answer Book extract: Pitch Perfect Amazon: The Looming Tower 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! Chapter One - hear the first chapter of great new books. Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insig...
Apr 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Two things that have been around for a while. One longer than the other depending on what you believe. But how are they connected? Thinking Music: David Suchet reads the bible Links to answer Carmenta Blog: A linguistic analysis of the Latin word "Testis" 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! Chapter One - hear the firs...
Apr 08, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The king of the search engines and a nice thing you get on holidays. No it's got nothing to do with booking a holiday. Links to the answer Business Insider History of Google 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! Chapter One - hear the first chapter of great new books. Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from t...
Apr 02, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Stringy stuff that lately has been catching ono fire, and those two things sticking out the side of your body, but broken? They wouldn't be on the show if they weren't Somehow Related! Links to the answers - spoilers! Wikipedia - Silly String Gizmodo report Sydney Morning Herald report Thinking music is My Harajuku CruWritten by Matthew Wigton, performed and produced by Nu Alkemi$t Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty ...
Mar 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 45
That bloke who came halfway around the world to check out Australia years ago and those things that make Mums cry. Links to the answer Tattoo.com RMG.co.uk Also...Seen that really large Russell Coight tattoo? 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! Chapter One - hear the first chapter of great new books. Halliday Wine Com...
Mar 18, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The most famous painting in the world (and probably most expensive) and something no one likes made famous by butter commercials. And yet, they are definitely somehow related. Links to the answer The Telegraph Time.com 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 from the best in t...
Mar 11, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Strollers like prams, not people strolling around. And goats like, goats. You know goats! Anyway, these two are Somehow Related and it goes back to the 17th Century (Oh! Come on, no spoilers please!) Links to sources Wikipedia The Guardian Yelling Goats 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 - cel...
Mar 04, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The classic song and dance man with the King of the jungle. They share something for sure. And it's not The Lion King. Links to sources The Vintage News BoredPanda 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. Find another podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry. Scale Up - Australian businesses ...
Feb 25, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The famed cartoonist and childrens' author has ties to the crumbling WW2 empire in the Far East? There's only what, like, the whole Pacific Ocean between the two, right? Links to the answer Wikipedia Today.com - Cat in the Hat film US military bases in Japan 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'r...
Feb 18, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The ancient and seemingly impossible to construct stone structure between two British highways and that thing in your back yard. If you're enjoying the show tell a friend! And send your suggestions to hi@nearly.com.au Link to the answer 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 Gougoulis. Find a new podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - c...
Feb 11, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The bar snack and one third of the defence force. Tough to see how nachos would come in handy while flying a plane, but Somehow they're Related. Link to the answer Military.com 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! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry. Scale Up - Australian busi...
Feb 04, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Saltan of Swat! The Great Bambino! Jack Dunn's Baby! And cabbage. They don't seem like two peas in a pod. But they are. This one came from listener Simon Lindsay! Send your Somehow Related topics to hi@nearly.com.au Links to the answer Simon's source Biograph.com 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! Halliday Wine Com...
Jan 28, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Some people treat coffee likek a religeon, but of course it's not! Would monks ever get treated like coffee? That doesn't make sense. But Somehow they are Related! Did you know Dave's been to Italy 6 times? Did you know he's been on Spicks and Sp... you probably do. So anyway, tell a friend about the show! Links to the answer Merriam-Webster 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 Warhurs...
Jan 21, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The huge sneaker company and a Belgian breakfast culinary invention. Two of Dave's favourite things? Not this time. Tell a friend about the show or share it on your socials! Links to the answer Populist Mechanics 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. Find a new podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the ...
Jan 14, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Thanks to Kristie for suggesting these topics! The notorious Chicago prohibition profiteer who was downed for tax evation and the printed dates on food or drink that help it into the bin. And someone's stolen Dave's chip flavour ideas! Links to the answer Atlas Obscura 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! Halliday Wine C...
Jan 08, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Sneeze and a war, anyone? The iconic and tissues probably aren't as well known as The Great War, but they were a part of each other in at least one way. Links (mainly spoilers) Military History Now article Curionic 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. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find a new podcast! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in...
Dec 31, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Yes, there's one for Somehow Related! Find links, suggestions and let us know of any factual inaccuracies Sam has deployed in her answers. Facebook Group: Somehow Related 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! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry Scale Up - Australian businesses ...
Dec 28, 2018•4 min
Sam's already down the coast and it's a lonely festive morning at the hot studio. Have a Merry Chirstmas! Or whichever summer holiday you're fond of. See if you're family has any topics for Somehow Related, or dazzle them with your knowledge. There's a Facebook group! Search for Somehow Related on Facebook. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's...
Dec 24, 2018•4 min
Peanuts the cartoon! Not the legume. And Martin Luther King Jr the civil rights activist! Not a small king version of the medieval German theologian. They're Somehow Related. Hence this episode. This is also from a suggestion of Caroline, who emailed us. You can do this too. It's not just for Carolines. Why not suggest one in the Somehow Related Facebook group. Easy. Links from the episode Quartz: The sweet story behind Peanuts’ [REDACTED DUE TO SPOILER] Quora: What's Gary Larson doing now? Some...
Dec 24, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
High vis colour, clothing, plastic and more is everywhere. But not often at a wedding. But combine one with the other and you have a world first, the likes of which definitely was seen. Links for more information The Guardian article describing the story Wikipedia: Bob Switzer There's a Facebook group! Search for Somehow Related on Facebook. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) AD: Get 10% off your order at Supe...
Dec 17, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Worth it for Dave's Floki impression. But what could the terrifying Norsemen have to do with a changing climate? Further reading Ars Technica's insights to the Vikings and climate change Earth Institue - Columbia University The Star - surviving like a Viking The thinking music (YouTube) There's a Facebook group! Search for Somehow Related on Facebook. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) Somehow Related is produ...
Dec 10, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Rolling Stones frontman and the rock in the middle of Australia. Very big. Uluru's big too. Links from the episode Mick Jagger and the Queen Mick Jagger and the Hells Angels Ayers Rock history Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton Indigenous Australian thinking music There's a Facebook group! Search for Somehow Related on Facebook. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast netwo...
Dec 02, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The steam train east of Melbourne Victoria and something that sucks... hmmm. One's definitely more scenic that the other. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) 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! Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insi...
Nov 25, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The iconic Australian biscuit that people drink tea through and a big horse race in a far off land. Nothing comes to mind... SPOILERS! This Wikipedia article This NYT article And this article too. Thinking music from Steven Seagulls on YouTube, fantastic stuff. VIDEO: Uncle Arthur at the Melbourne Cup. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. The robot's voic...
Nov 19, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The frozen food company and a people who live incredibly far north. There's obviously cold involved but how would Birdseye be related to Eskimos, ahem, Inuit people? Reading from the show... Inuit v Eskimo More about that NPR weighed in on that too And Reddit on the Greenlanders The aeroplane crash Dave mentions - Wikipedia If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast net...
Nov 11, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jim and Jeannie came together before the show even started. Glenn and Dave figure it out in the Grandview Hotel front room with "Sam" in patient attendence as always. Sources for the episode are here and here. If you have a suggestions for Somehow Related send us an email! hi@nearly.com.au (or get Dave on Twitter - @itsdaveoneil) 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 c...
Oct 28, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Are they part of a mob initiation ritual? A favourite food of the Capos? There's a way the citrus and the 'Cosa Nostra' came together. Don't google it! See if you can figure it out. 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 - Dav...
Oct 23, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
FYI - this episode has been reposted. I, Courtney the producer, scheduled the wrong ep. But this one is what is says it is. You don't need a couple of days to figure out this one! Just a little background in the coffee shop and some reading of Ancient Greek history. Easier way to go, listen to the episode. Bee-you-ti-fullllll. SPOILER: The Oracle's got the aswer, she's quoted in AdWeek. An unlikely way Starbucks started out thanks to Adult Swim. Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast n...
Sep 29, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
There's something between the New York summer holiday location and the moving footpath. At time of writing this author is yet to know (for the first time!). I'm off to listen! Ok I'm back. Had a listen - great episode. And, ah yeah, here's the answer if you're wondering - untappedcities.com 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 po...
Sep 22, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
