In this episode, Dave Steele (Will Riker’s Sex Beard Podcast - https://willrikerssexbeard.buzzsprout.com ) returns for an episode of learning. Lessons learnt include: Why Dean is wrong about Spirographs. Why the Spanish jump over babies. What’s the most rubbish fish is. and What the Slenderman does for a living. Spirograph - https://youtu.be/9XbZJSH-T1I?si=UYpAfmhjCR5Edex5 El Colacho Festival - https://youtu.be/b7EXSKI2NMs?si=0HieSpbZ_lWqzXvL The Devil Hole Pupfish - https://youtu.be/McUgViRo5bU...
Oct 01, 2024•59 min•Ep. 117
In this episode, Dean and Simon promote Dean’s new book (available below and in all good bookshops) by discussing taxidermy marital aids and daft felt headwear for protecting the gentleman motorist before finishing themselves off by dialing in on Wikipedia. Squirrel head buttplug - https://imgur.com/nrzT3fA That video Dean mentioned about a squirrel assault course - https://youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGg?si=xfzRo85MTfhSqPGN Felt safety cap advert - https://imgur.com/xGo5Apw Wikipedia – 999 (number) - http...
Sep 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, Dean and Simon remember a challenging egg game and then literally look up a dinosaur. At the end of the episode Simon learns about someone and likes them. Dizzy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_(series ) Photo of a dinosaur’s fluffer - https://imgur.com/UIw5qI6 Wikipedia – The Nanny Season 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nanny_season_5 Fran Drescher’s speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4SAPOX7R5M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 115
In this episode, your hosts watch an instructional video from an American politician and then monkey about with an expensive ape before Dean gets quizzed on bands in an exciting Random Wikipedia Section that defied the editor. Sen. Eric Adams Combating Gun Violence - https://youtu.be/sk2Wc4Y5CxE?si=2p92ev480uF1XXoc Lifesize ape man figuring - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/763447854/lifesize-ape-man-figurine-surreal-large?load_webview=1&bid=tGfW4Ohlj7g4p0oUdMGmgYtBXzoZ Wikipedia – Hurricane...
Sep 10, 2024•50 min•Ep. 114
In this episode, Dean and Simon get all cheesy as they watch a man waste food and then they have a look at some cubic dogs. This week's Random Wikipedia Article section brings up the rear as information on a historic publishing company leads to a discussion of poetry, peep-hole publicans and the mildly erotic French arts. 3 Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich - https://www.reddit.com/r/StupidFood/comments/1ef9cws/3_day_grilled_cheese_sandwich/ Cubic Dogs - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/06/03/sha...
Sep 03, 2024•38 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a machine for forcing trees to return your affection and then they witness the latest developments in androids – they can smile now listener. Finally, in an extraordinary development, all the threads are pulled together as they take a visit to a very small place in Germany. Tree hugging machine - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4uGkCjoteN/ Smiling Robots - https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022578/robot-smile-face-skin-uncanny-valley Wikipedia - Vel...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 112
In this episode, Simon calls in to help Dean criticise a coffee shop that demands to see the customers’ smile, then an analysis of a surfing competition for dogs descends into spoilers for the first ten minutes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Finally, marsupials are discussed and Dean reveals which former guest is a Taco Bell hound. Shop that makes you smile for the camera before you are allowed in - https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/1e6lj6p/a_cafe_has_developed_a_sensor_whose_door...
Aug 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 111
In this episode, Dean and Simon look at mascot for a defunct fast-food chain with baldness and depression and then Simon grills Dean on his dog habits as they look at a dog’s bandana/billboard. They finish off by ranking the intolerances in a science heavy Random Wikipedia Article Section. Nathan Rabin’s article on Rax’s Mr Delicious advertising campaign - https://www.nathanrabin.com/happy-place/2020/11/9/the-short-sad-strange-life-of-mr-delicious ‘I love my wife’ dog bandana for dogs - https://...
Aug 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 110
In this episode, Charlie Webster rejoins your hosts to search for fun. Dean brings up nude cyclists and Simon lets the group know about a foul fowl product. Charlie tells everyone about some crud he’s collecting and storing in his basement and then the three of them reminisce about bygone bovine emergencies as they besmirch an Italian luthier. Naked bike ride Cardiff 2024 picture gallery - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/14-daring-pictures-people-cycle-29540179 Virgin boy e...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, Dean complains about children’s television again but this time it's about a theme song so that’s a bit different I guess? Then, Simon tells Dean about a pop-star's yeast extract in a section which listeners will either love or hate. They finish off the episode by finding out where Dean hasn’t been and Dean reveals his most reactionary opinion. Peter Rabbit theme song - https://youtu.be/8xLq3q63NQk?si=0Grze1m7Glc2c70L Elton John Marmite - https://imgur.com/xsrSQQF Wikipedia – Bor...
Jul 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 108
In this episode; Dean and Simon have a look at an artist’s rendering of a lady from a famous song, take a trip to America to look at their gumwalls and then read a Wikipedia article that has been seemingly written by, and for, Aliens. Lady in Red Painting - https://imgur.com/tZ87q95 Seattle gumwall - https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/vendor/the-gum-wall/ San Luis Obispo gumwall - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g33026-d249402-Reviews-Bubblegum_Alley-San_Luis_Obispo_San_Luis_Obispo_...
Jul 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 107
In this episode, talk turns to Mr Blobby again as Dean and Simon look at a local football kit. They move on to discuss literature and cats and finish off by finding out about a famous man that designed bridges and tunnels or something. Llantwit Major FC Mr Blobby Goalkeeper Kit - https://www.thekitman.co.uk/llantwit-major-afc-2023-24-mr-blobby-goalkeeper-kit/ Meow: A Novel - Meow: A Novel (The Meow Library): Amazon.co.uk: Austen, Sam: 9798988647706: Books Wikipedia - David Hay (Engineer) - https...
Jul 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 106
In this episode Dean and Simon take a romantic/spooky boat ride, visit a Danish Bell Museum and have a learn about an erotic master of the graphite pencil. Tunnel of Love article - https://www.thevintagenews.com/2023/07/05/tunnel-of-love/ Dansk Klokkemuesum - https://klokkemuseum.dk/ Wikipedia - Olaf Odegaard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_Odegaard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 105
In this episode, Dean asks Simon if he can explain the popularity of a particular TikTok video but Simon gets sidetracked by an irrelevance. In part two they have a look at a company that sells weird shower curtains. Part three brings a brain-melting Random Wikipedia Article section where a retired boat is discussed fully and frankly, bar a couple of tangents. Hawk Tuah Girl article 1 - https://www.thecut.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-viral-tiktok-video-explained.html Hawk Tuah Girl article 2 - htt...
Jul 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 104
In this episode, Dean garners support for his hatred of people lounging in pubs, Simon put on a skin-suit show, everyone is mean about an American quiz show and then a foul mouth Australian shows up. 'Like Living Organisms' by Local Androids (Not safe for work) - https://vimeo.com/44993153 National Bible Bee – A girl recites a Bible passage from memory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D0vkhk9D44&list=PLYdQ5dB7o5jzTp_3E2qK-A-0bXqvh7m8W Wikipedia – Freight Train Heart - https://en.wikipedia....
Jun 25, 2024•53 min•Ep. 103
In this episode, Dean and Simon have a lovely time talking toilet about a possibly treasonous advertising campaign and a gadget that can help you count how many beers you’ve been drinking. Also, they have a look at a timeless sumo wrestler. Prince William advert - https://imgur.com/Zgr9yQp Piers Morgan advert - https://imgur.com/FJJg3UA Beer counter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CM25V6?tag=toorich-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1 Wikipedia - Onigatani Saiji - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigat...
Jun 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 102
Episode 101: “Gazumped by Wellard” (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann) In this episode, Dean and Simon call upon Mike and Dave to help them learn about a Mr Bean themed nightclub, the early stand-up career of a Hollywood star and a fragment of the gemstone industry. Photos from the Mr Bean Bar in Vietnam - https://imgur.com/Cb0OpBL Josh Peck’s stand-up routine on the Rosie O’Donnell show - https://youtu.be/xbSMTZvRUG8?si=YdN6NIn3a3DfnPl7 Wikipedia – WP Diamonds - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Jun 11, 2024•59 min•Ep. 101
In this episode, Dean and Simon invite John Rain (Smersh Pod, https://linktr.ee/itsjohnrain ) along to celebrate reaching a hundred episodes. All your favourite topics are covered; RoboCop, defunct high-street shops, gout, naughty pet dinners, race science, light entertainers from the 70s/80s and much much more! Robocop 2014 shows off his lungs - https://youtu.be/UFuxiZFwDPs Woolworths’ Jackie Chan Advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewa8WzbpreY John’s framed Copycats autographs - https://i...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 100
In this episode, Dean and Simon get annoyed by a needlessly chatty dog waste collection bag and then they have a look at a product for chicken lovers with expensive phones. Also, space mushrooms. Waste bag whimsy - https://imgur.com/bI2l7LX Chicken phone case - https://www.amazon.co.uk/iphone-Chicken-Protective-Transparent/dp/B094GN4MXQ Wikipedia - Cryomyces minteri - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryomyces_minteri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, Dean and Simon have a look at a cheesy lump from Thailand and then get their noses all zazzed up with a magic machine. They also have a look at some flies and many valuable questions are asked and answered. Cheese burger video - https://youtu.be/mB1HSHvq_sI Nose trainer video - https://youtu.be/_6CfwT1r-8U Wikipedia – Germariochaetini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germariochaetini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 98
In this episode, Dean and Simon read a book about what you can do with women's leg wear and it confuses them and then they verify some facts about Britain. They finish off with a deep delve into the career of Jenny Agutter. Pages from the book they looked at - https://i.imgur.com/x0Di7fI.jpg tv-English Club's list of facts - https://tv-english.club/articles-en/entertainment/25-unusual-facts-about-britain-and-british-people/ Wikipedia - Jenny Agutter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Agutter ...
May 14, 2024•44 min•Ep. 97
In this episode, Dean and Simon was an education film on vehicular maintenance and pick up some top tips, then, they delve into the world of romantic condiment accessories. They finish off the episode by investigating a confusing Wikipedia article about a seemingly nondescript woman and her time-displaced husband. 5 minute crafts’ Effective car hacks to keep you rolling - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1838576159925208 Personalised tomato ketchup label - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1258059584...
May 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 96
In this episode, poet/comedian/writer/podcaster Mat Troy joins Dean and Simon to talk about unwanted magic acts, a big old phoney potato, clown training videos and indoor air quality. Idaho Potato Hotel - https://idahopotato.com/big-idaho-potato-hotel Clown training VHS clip - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C26Kgs2sGMd/?igsh=anBpdXoxeWdra3pn Wikipedia – Indoor Air Quality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_air_quality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, Dean and Simon discover the literal smoking gun and then they have a look at an animal themed settee while Simon contemplates the millionaire lifestyle. They finish off by learning about a Tarzan film from the olden days. Gun shaped cigarette lighter video – https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ni2acIf5t/ Article about hippo sofa - https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/a29655874/buy-a-lifesize-hippopotamus-couch/ Wikipedia – Tarzan and the Mermaids - https://en.wikipedia...
Apr 23, 2024•42 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, Dean and Simon get off to a bad start, build gradually by discussing poorly labelled Seinfeld clips and horrible Haunted Houses, and then reach a crescendo as they uncover what could be the most exciting Wikipedia article they’ve come across so far. What purports to be the “Best Seinfeld Scene Ever” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TbCBoGbHw Article on McKamey Manor - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mckamey-manor McKamey Manor YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...
Apr 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 93
In this episode, wordsman Dan Mitchell ( https://www.danmitchellwords.co.uk/ ) returns to join Dean and Simon for an accidental crime and punishment special! The three of them discuss a Prison themed bar that's arrived in Cardiff, a collection of prison letters currently for sale on Ebay and an extraordinary children’s toy. Wales online article on Alcotraz - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/went-alcotraz-cardiffs-new-activity-28875404 500 prison love letters - https://...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, Dean tells Simon about a display stand that upset him when his son took him shopping and then Simon gets flummoxed by the value of gold per ounce. They finish off by discussing a rich man from America and his need to meddle in the local politics of Florida. It’s a half-hearted Easter Special! And it’s days late! Reese’s Eggs Display Stand - https://imgur.com/yfiv19D CNN Business’ video of the world’s most expensive desert - https://youtu.be/RpwcCaejcP8?si=Ld0UEtiwZNtsBTgF Wikipe...
Apr 02, 2024•45 min•Ep. 91
In this episode, Dean and Simon remember an unfairly (?) maligned pop group from the 1990, have a look at some photographs of a funny man and then take in the sights and sounds of Killiecrankie. Vanilla – No way no way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_D-qJ4hfss Fe-M@ail – Flee Fly Flo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhF0r46qxU Senior Waiter Stock Images - https://www.dreamstime.com/search.php?securitycheck=fe4dd65087baa8a4ac5d6fafd77e2702&srh_field=waiter&s_all=y&s_ph=y&s_i...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, Dean ponders why he must show his ticket to buy chewing gums at the airport and then, while discussing a sign for sale on Ebay, tells everyone how he found out about the facts of life. Finally, in another madcap Random Wikipedia Article section, your hosts stumble upon footage of a tremendous concert from Switzerland and argue about whether Denise Van Outen used to fly around in a helicopter. Vtg Metal Novelty Wall Hanging Sign - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334217823334?mkcid=16&...
Mar 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 89
In this episode; Dean and Simon have a gentle time talking about a disappointing Wonka experience and then an unnecessary road sign leads to Dean having to retake his driving theory test. The ship sails away for the evening as a Frenchman is not discussed in the Random Wikipedia Section. Article about Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/27/glasgow-willy-wonka-experience-slammed-as-farce-as-tickets-refunded The road sign that perplexed Simon - https://i...
Mar 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 88
