In this episode, comedian Rob Hughes joins Dean and Simon to discuss Home Alone 4, a confusing sign from a listener’s workplace, auto-tune and a Gaelic Goalkeeper. Lots of valuable questions asked and answered this week. Home Alone 4 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329200/ Sign in a workplace - https://imgur.com/mP13IS5 Wikipedia – David Clarke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clarke_(Gaelic_footballer ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 87
In this episode, Simon defends Dean from a baying mob and as a reward Dean makes him talk about Elon Musk and his cybertruck. Then, Simon brings the recent Shein exploration to an end by showing Dean another plastic depiction of a creature defecating. Finally, for the first time in 86 episodes, Wikipedia delivers a topic that Dean has studied in depth, so he grasps the opportunity with both hands and talks at length about the monkey from Cannonball Run 2. Cybertruck - https://www.tesla.com/cyber...
Feb 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 86
In this episode, Dean and Simon watch a long-forgotten panel show from the early 90s, assess a porcine garden ornament and read at an interesting article about a book that chronicles the adventures of a regal mouse. P’s and Q’s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vi0_B4sBM&ab_channel=ChrisVHS89 1 pc Pig Design Garden Ornament - https://www.shein.co.uk/1pc-Animal-Design-Garden-Ornament-Small-Decoration-Craft-For-Garden-Decor-p-10913725-cat-3035.html?onelink=6%2F32gelzz9aic4&requestId=4390...
Feb 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, an overly caffeinated Dean zooms in to tell a ratty Simon about a product to help people safely clean their plants. Then, Simon tells him about the latest breakthrough in chicken safety paraphernalia. They finish off by discussing a type of flower which might be related to a previous guest. Accidental botany/safety episode? Yeah, why not. Leaf cleaning tongs - https://www.prezzybox.com/leaf-cleaning-tongs.aspx Chicken crash helmets - https://shorturl.at/jqSY5 Wikipedia - Rubus s...
Feb 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, Dean learns about the rise and fall of the Deal or No Deal fruit machine, the best machines in Cardiff and how to gamble responsibly and then Simon takes him to a Chinese junk shop to look at a curiously named soft toy. They finish off the episode by arguing about money. Deal or No Deal Bandit - https://imgur.com/QIK6aJy Cute and ugly plus doll tilts its head to kill the little duck - https://imgur.com/GpG102m Wikipedia - Portrait of François Buron - https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
Feb 07, 2024•42 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a lost literary classic and a potential revenue stream and then Simon brings out the cheese. They move on to discuss the Dutch version of Big Brother and its many tremendous lawsuits before they take to the streets and bring Air Fryer Month to its conclusion with another bout of ‘Investigative Journalism’. Photo of Tiramisu Wensleydale - https://imgur.com/V6nBImI Wikipedia – Big Brother (Dutch TV Series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(Dutch_T...
Jan 31, 2024•50 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, Dean gets offered a set of dodgems for free so he tells Simon about it and then Simon shows Dean a Chinese train that goes through a block of flats in China. They finish off the episode by learning about how a quotes are being misattributed to Winston Churchill. Something for everyone there then. Dodgems for sale - https://imgur.com/SkjcrxE Chinese train - https://mashable.com/article/chongqing-train-building and https://youtu.be/GnQLNqCqLXA?si=mmgPKchmRoz4V-d- Wikipedia – Churc...
Jan 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Dean gives a valuable update on his crisps investigation and then shows Simon a video of a terrifying toilet. In part two, Simon tells Dean about a toilet themed restaurant. It's an accidental toilet special, listener! Also, they have a look at an article about an actor/stuntman. Spooky toilet upgrade - https://www.facebook.com/100070363171353/videos/988388469091159/ Toilet themed restaurant - https://www.cktravels.com/modern-toilet-restaurant-taipei/ Wikipedia – Tony Epper - ht...
Jan 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 80
In this episode, Dean and Simon stumble upon the special theme for the month and then make a load of promises that they are bound to ‘forget about’. Dean shows Simon something unusual for sale on Facebook Marketplace and then they speculate about the content of a musical event that's happened in Cardiff. They finish off by having a look at a long-dead group of fish. Detours galore. Coffin for sale - https://imgur.com/enLjf6d Jurassic Park in Concert Poster - https://imgur.com/AU1S8UL Wikipedia -...
Jan 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Dave returns to assess Dean and Simon's performance over the past year. Which celebrities with maladies do your hosts aspire to be like? What words do they use more often than others? How much of the podcast is actually legible? Are they muppet patter thieves? These questions, and more, answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 78
In this episode, Dean and Simon take to the road to do some Xmas drop-ins on a smattering of the year’s guests. First, they call in on Liam Schewitz to find out about how reviewing a Pork advert from the 80s has had an impact on his life and to get his opinion on some of the meat products that have been covered on the podcast since his last appearance. Then they head off to meet with Dan Thomas and Sarah Breese to taste test some items that Sarah has tracked down and they finish off by calling r...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, Dean and Simon watch the trailer for the new Spider-Man-adjacent film that’s coming out soon and then debate the merits of moulding turkey mince into the shape of a carrot and dying it orange. They finish off for the week by going through a long list of rodents. Madame Web trailer - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo?si=3Ogitd2TBsxrGBee Why Arby’s is testing meat products that look like big carrots - https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/26/business/arbys-fake-meat-carrot-trnd/index.html Wi...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, Dean shows Simon a clip from an old film that paints a famous comedian in a new light and then they take to the road to do some investigative journalism. They finally return to the studio to finish off the episode by reviewing an article about a nondescript building in America. Jim Davidson Hello - https://youtu.be/X6WiiXUR3xM?si=PL3z1pYMiUFi219d Pumpkin Spice Car Wash Info - https://imocarwash.com/gb/pumpkin-spice-triple-foam/ Wikipedia - Customs House (Nashville, Tennessee) - ...
Dec 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, Dean tells Simon about an educational TV series with an unlikely host and then they ponder why a promotional photograph for a long-forgotten piece of Saturday evening crud-TV ended up on sale in Iceland. The finish off with another fantastic/shambolic Random Wikipedia Article section. Harold Bishop article - https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/neighbours-harold-bishop-teach-teenagers-5056113 Dale Winton photo - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394977495331?mkcid=16&m...
Dec 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, illness has descended upon your hosts but they struggle on bravely. Dean shows Simon some images from a book designed to teach children to stand up for themselves and then Simon invites Dean to a twin themed restaurant. They finish off by falling in love with a photograph of a bird. Images from ‘The Zipper’ - https://imgur.com/WHcwzJC Video of Twin Stars Diner, Moscow - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-24514947 Wikipedia – Egg Tooth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_...
Nov 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Dean gets infuriated with a children's television programme again, Simon discovers Lovecraftian clothing for children and then they contact an "Irishman" for financial advice. City of Friends opening theme - https://youtu.be/b8JLGM2xfSw?si=gOKo9Nh8l95445Lx Octopus costume - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004301754454.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21GBP%21 Wikipedia - String of cash coins (currency unit) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_of_cash_coins_(currency_unit) Hosted on A...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Dean and Simon ponder why a bollard has a dinosaur's head on it, take to the air to look at some massive adverts and then mess about on the river. Dean’s Excellent Dinosaur Photograph - https://i.imgur.com/F9vA0Bl.jpg Mapvertising article - https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id15798-giant-advertisements-that-can-be-seen-from-high-in-the-sky.html?expand_article=1 Wikipedia – Emmanuel Boat Club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Boat_Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Nov 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, comedy performer and producer Sarah Breese (http://www.sarahbreese.com) joins Dean and Simon to talk about elevator music, beverages, cursed vegetables, beverages again, redubbed films and ART. Simon’s potato - https://i.imgur.com/Nv0pOxH.jpg Wikipedia – Still life with flowers on a marble slab - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_life_with_flowers_on_a_marble_slab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 70
In this episode, Dean gives an update on his crisps investigation and then he and Simon have a look at a new addition to the Robocop cannon. They follow that up with a discussion about camping and finish off with an old-fashioned meltdown during the Random Wikipedia Article section. Robocop's desk - https://i.imgur.com/OByVbcy.png Car tent - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XX3H5XL?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true Wikipedia – Faces in the Fog - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Nov 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Dean and Simon fail to be impressed by someone cleaning a rug, take a crispy trip down memory lane and name an activity they think is better than skiing. What a lovely, gentle episode. Well done everyone. Someone power washing a filthy rug - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxAffxAs6zo/?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA%3D%3D A very expensive bag of crisps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225764642728?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=aIHXLND9TMu&sssrc=4429486&ssu...
Oct 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Simon and Dean broadcast their thoughts whilst on holiday in London. They discuss a few items that London is famous for: Mrs Doubtfire the Musical, expensive cashew nuts and stiffness methods. Note for the listener: the audio for this episode was recorded with microphones from Poundland and enhanced with AI Software, it turned out alright but if you notice an unusual element to the sounds of their voices that’ll be why. Mrs Doubtfire the Musical - https://youtu.be/pIzRTJIxEYs?si...
Oct 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Mike returns to unravel with the boys. The three gents discuss the cultural power of Phil Mitchell, human souls entrapped in china dolls, Japanese men that can transform into dogs and prehistoric oceans (almost). Phil Mitchell drawstring bag - https://www.redbubble.com/i/drawstring-bag/Phil-Mitchell-by-Captain-Lynchie/32344203.YT4RK Haunted doll with a positive spirit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166253543310?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZDMvXzj-TkO...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Simon unveils a new segment and then Dean leads a discussion on comedy-based dining experiences. The pair of them stumble upon what could be a good business idea before turning their attention to a photograph for sale on Ebay. The resulting conversation gives them another business idea. Listener; please don’t steal these ideas, it’s all that they have. Faulty Towers Dining Experience - https://www.interactivetheatre.com.au/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience-manchester/ Photo 6x...
Oct 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Dean and Simon ponder the educational power of acronyms and look at a way to make the motorcar more horse friendly. The anagrams and mottos - https://i.imgur.com/zgEPqDH.jpg Horsey horseless carriage articles - https://www.wired.com/2015/02/well-didnt-work-1899-car-full-size-wooden-horse-head-stuck-front/ and https://psmag.com/environment/electric-hybrid-cars-cyclists-pedestrians-traffic-safety-52337 Wikipedia – Roger Mosey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Mosey Hosted on A...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, your hosts have a look in the fridge to see if they can cobble together a “dump meal” and then come up with the most unpleasant analogy to explain how nuclear fusion works that you are ever likely to hear. Dump meal video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CuR-W-kOwB1/ Uranium for sale - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000796XXM/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=default Wikipedia – Village Sounds Agency - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Sounds_Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Sep 19, 2023•40 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, an upturn in temperature brings Trevor Williams out of his hidey-hole to join Dean and Simon for an hour of claptrap. The three of them talk about wet weddings, tribute trainers, the comedic stylings of a horrible cow and a Wikipedia article about one of those fleabag type things. Wedding in a swimming pool video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckc-rMlD1FU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Only Fools and Horses Adidas Gazelles - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266351910787?mkcid=16&mkevt=1...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Simon gets distracted by a clock while looking at a 93-year-old ‘science’ experiment and Dean learns how much butter is in a stick. The pair of them also present the most detailed discussion of a small South American bird that you are ever likely to hear. The pitch drop experiment live feed - http://thetenthwatch.com/feed/ Butterwheel - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M6ZVKJR?tag=097-uk-21&ascsubtag=default&geniuslink=true&th=1 Wikipedia – Cinereous-breasted Spinetail...
Sep 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Dean and Simon watch a propaganda film starring Superman, look at some movie memorabilia available at auction and discuss Swedish hip-hop/R&B from the 1990s. Superman anti-smoking commercial campaign - https://youtu.be/hDRMeeuP3F0?si=JmKQ2PNdmVuaNLxf Wizard of Oz wood - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165722804941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OqS4-Kj-SP-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Al Capones locking ...
Aug 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, your hosts watch segments of a dreadful cartoon and then quest to understand the ethos of Etsy. In the final section, Simon delivers the definitive list of boring hobbies and encourages Dean to question science. Rapsittie Kids - https://youtu.be/4e-wuyjgDPQ Rubber Infinity Gauntlet - https://www.etsy.com/listing/587924983/infinity-gauntlet-11-replica-avengers?show_sold_out_detail=1&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_locatio...
Aug 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, a change of format! Dean and Simon to get taught a lesson about American Professional Wrestling by wrestling-nerd Drew Davies, co-host of the 'We Make Things Fight with Matt Troy' podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 58
