#78 The Olympics
In this episode we look into the weird and wacky side of the olympics. We also try out a new segment 'Mum explains popular culture". She's really quite jiggy with it.
Aug 01, 2021•32 min
What's That About?
Luke and Don take a look at the topics and trends that make them raise their eyebrows and wonder, what's that about?
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#77 Elon Musk
This episode we try to figure out what Elon Musk is all about... If it's been Elon time since you've listened to an episode, this one is a Musk!
Jun 29, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 77
#76 Bold Religious Claims
This episode we're looking at bold religious claims: Stigmata, talking in tongues, faith healing....and seeing Jesus in your toast. We also discuss how to get a guest to leave your house when they've stayed too long. Don has this issue with Luke regularly.
May 30, 2021•45 min
#75 Common Sayings
This episode we look into common saying and where they come from. This episode contains a couple more swears than usual, but it's cute when we do it!
Apr 26, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 75
#74 Anti-Vaxxers
We're back for 2021! This episode we're looking into anti-vaxxers and why someone might be against delicious vaccines.
Mar 16, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 74
#73 The 2020 Christmas Special
Luke and Don have wrapped themselves in cheap paper and delivered you a totally adequate 2020 What's that about Christmas Special. It's fine, really.... Could be worse... Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 2020•34 min
#72 Weird things about the human body part 2
From personal experience we know how weird the human body is... so we're back with part 2! In this episode we look at; BO Blushing The tip of your tongue phenomenon Pressure points We've also got a new segment called "Celeberity Cegetable Showdown".... So sit down, grab a bag od Danny Doritos and have a listen!
Dec 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 72
#71 Living off grid ( + tiny houses)
This episode we're looking at living off grid (and tiny houses). We'd definitely do it if we had the chance... but this couch won't sit on itself and watch tiger king.
Nov 18, 2020•50 min
#70 Uncontacted tribes
This week we investigate people who have no nontact with the modern world and its trends....but enough about us, we also take a look at uncontacted tribes.
Nov 03, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
#69 Nostalgia
This week we look into nostalgia, and take a trip down memory lane to listen to the first bit of content we ever made.... only to discover we haven't evolved one bit.....we've probably gotten worse if anything.
Oct 18, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 69
#68 Solitary Confinement
This week we talk about solitary confinement. We're experts in this having broadcast a podcast to no one for 5 years now.
Oct 08, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
#67 QAnon
In a sadly transparent attempt to garner more attention, Luke and Don take a look at something topical......emerging conspiracy theory "QAnon". They immediately regret the decision.
Sep 22, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 67
#66 What makes someone cool?
This episode we look at the science behind what makes someone cool. Pretty sure researching coolness isn't one of the success factors.
Aug 30, 2020•31 min
#65 UFOs
In this episode we discuss all things UFOs. Luke completely loses all credibility, while Don remains his usual enchanting self.
Aug 15, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 65
#64 Faking your own death
Owe someone money? People out to get you? Married to Olivia Newton John and don't want to be anymore? Well, you should consider faking your own death. Tune in to find out how.
Jul 06, 2020•34 min
#63 Interesting things about Coronavirus
Luke and Don have sanitised their microphones, coughed into their elbows and maintained a generous 1.5m distance to discuss the Coronavirus.....As with all episodes of What's that About, the content is questionable and the anecdotes largely irrelevant.
May 18, 2020•30 min
#62 The 2019 Christmas Special: Stocking Fillers (part 2)
A very merry what's that about Christmas to you! In this double episode, we tackle 6 mini-what's that abouts. Is MSG bad for you? Why do I look bad in photos? What's up with earwax? Why do bookstores make me go to the bathroom? Why 10 thousand steps? Dejavu (I don't think we've done this before) Get it into your ears this Christmas!
Dec 23, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 62
#61 The 2019 Christmas Special: Stocking fillers (part 1)
A very merry what's that about Christmas to you! In this double episode, we tackle 6 mini-what's that abouts. Is MSG bad for you? Why do I look bad in photos? What's up with earwax? Why do bookstores make me go to the bathroom? Why 10 thousand steps? Dejavu (I don't think we've done this before) Get it into your ears this Christmas!
Dec 23, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 61
#60 The Amish
This episode we take a deep dive into The Amish. Beards without moustaches, what's that about!? We also debut an exciting new segment, and then cancel it straight away.
Dec 08, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 60
#59 ASMR Videos
This week we're looking into the massively popular ASMR videos. These videos are based around extremely close mic'd talking, role playing and scraping noises designed to elicit tingling on the scalp of viewers. It's even weirder than it sounds- and yet, not as disturbing as a noise Don makes during the episode.
Nov 10, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 59
#58 Flat Earth
This episode Luke and Don try to figure out why some people think the earth is flat.....because it's not.... right?
Sep 01, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 58
#57 People who fall in love with objects
This week we dust off the magnifying glass and take a discerning look at people who fall in love with objects. This will be of particular interest to those of you who have fallen deeply in love with this podcast.
Jul 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 57
#56 Essential Oils
Essential Oils are going gang busters at the moment, it's now a billion dollar industry. This episode we see "essential Don" and "non-essential Luke" get to the bottom of what they're all about.
Mar 23, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 56
#55 Why do mosquitoes prefer some people over others?
This episode we get inside the mind of a mosquito to find out why some people are tastier than others.
Mar 07, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 55
#54 Why are pimple popping videos so popular?
Pimples, they're the worst... but podcasts about pimples are the best! This episode we look at why pimple popping videos are so popular.
Feb 14, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 54
#53 Lie Detectors
This week we discuss Lie Detectors. Specifically, how they work, how accurate they are and how to beat them. Luke also does an inadvertent impression of a loony tunes character.
Feb 02, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 53
#52 Why are people attracted to murderers and serial killers?
Years ago, two hard working lads named Luke and Don couldn't get a crumb with the ladies. At the same time, hundreds of serial killers and murderers were getting fan mail from women who wanted to date and marry them. It hurt then, and it hurts now. This episode we investigate what that's all about!
Jan 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
#51 Why do finger nails grow faster than toe nails?
We're back! After spending 18 months trying to come up with a new podcast idea, we came up with absolutely nothing. So, with our tail firmly between our legs, we present to you our newest what's that about episode on an extremely hard hitting topic.... why do finger nails grow faster than tow nails?
Jan 03, 2019•22 min•Ep. 51
#50 The Final Episode: The Best Bits of What's That About
This week we release our 50th and final episode of What's that about? To go out with a bang, we put on the heavy duty gloves, face mask and DIY work clothes and chiseled out our favourite bits from the previous 49 episodes. It was a dirty and confronting job but someone had to do it (and Mum and Warren Groom weren't available). It's really more appropriately called the 'least worst bits of what's that about'. If you only listen to one episode, make it this one. We hope you enjoy it. Luke and Don...
Aug 04, 2017•1 hr 29 min
#49.5 Urban Legends
This episode we discuss Urban Legends. We also tackle the age old quandary of how to react when someone accidentally spits on your face during a conversation....as well as what to do when someone has been calling you by the wrong name and you've left it too long to correct them.
Jul 06, 2017•26 min
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