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  • 124. Episode 124: "Your only potato"

    45:57||Ep. 124
    In this episode, and in what might be a first for the podcast, Dean's selection gives Simon the opportunity to speak knowledgably. In return, Simon treats Dean with a new attraction that they've knocked up in China. Finally, the training missions for Man's conquest of Mars are thoroughly evaluated in another classic Random Wikipedia Article section.  Clip from The Sooty Show - https://x.com/archivetvmus71/status/1850960727517118501?t=0dI1U2IYYwvljKCIx_6yIA&s=19   Blowing Flying Kisses Videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpQbnIJkhAE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swicw356Bv8   Wikipedia – HI-SEAS -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HI-SEAS  

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  • 123. Episode 123: “The Love Pug”

    46:56||Ep. 123
    In this episode, Dean asks Simon to stare into the void as they examine the blackest ever black then Simon informs Dean of a local man’s special vehicular service. Finally, all the stars are recognised when Wikipedia randomly delivers an article about a short-lived American telly programme.  Article on the squabbling about Vantablack and Black 3.0 - https://www.wired.com/story/vantablack-anish-kapoor-stuart-semple/   Pay a man to race you and lose - https://imgur.com/8WGXNRq and https://imgur.com/8u7X75C   Wikipedia – The $treet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Street_(2000_TV_series)  

  • 122. Episode 122: “Bald and wearing a crash helmet in Ladbrokes”

    41:31||Ep. 122
    In this episode, Simon and Dean assess a machine designed to make the laborious sandwich making task easier and then they have a look at a device to help their hair come back. Finally, two old friends return to weigh in on Australia’s electricity sector and the animals within.  Sandwich making device – https://www.facebook.com/reel/1237007297610903   Baldness helmet - https://www.temu.com/uk/------stimulation---use--109-pcs--promotes---and---g-601099691897752.html?_oak_mp_inf=EJjn8Oym1ogBGgpwZHp1dWVldGRnIJL%2F26WpMg%3D%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Ffancy%2Fc1aa6a42-734e-4b63-9c64-ae259fdb15b3.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4543009950&refer_page_sn=15498&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjQxMTk&refer_page_el_sn=223143&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_ads_sub_channel=search&_x_ads_account=176283025&_x_ads_set=521332827&_x_ads_id=1319416350125030&_x_ads_creative_id=82463751192700&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ns_msclkid=980b68bf6e4f16e93de70fb0e4b41ef3&_x_ns_match_type=p&_x_ns_bid_match_type=bb&_x_ns_query=weird%20products%20on%20amazon&_x_ns_keyword=weird%20product&_x_ns_device=c&_x_ns_targetid=kwd-82464660544105%3Aloc-188&_x_ns_extensionid=&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=15498_1729071874811_bjawytzj84&_x_sessn_id=rjn5jcvatc   Wikipedia - Electricity sector in Australia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Australia  

  • 121. Episode 121: “Halloween Special”

    38:56||Ep. 121
    In this episode, Dean and Simon get rude and spooky as they discuss bedwear (were) for the head (headwear/were) and a truly disgusting fancy dress outfit. They finish off with a Wikipedia article on the scariest subject of all – tooooooools!!!  Nightcap - https://www.theirishstore.com/uk/mens-cotton-flannel-nightcap-one-size  Bum hole outfit (NSFW) - https://www.fancydress.com/products/bum-hole-costume  Wikipedia – Storey Pole - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storey_pole 

  • 120. Episode 120: “Enforced with curse”

    45:43||Ep. 120
    In this episode, Dean has a lovely time showing Simon a swimming pool he refused to use in Brussels and then Simon teaches him about how a horrible man started an English tradition. They finish off by opening the door to poets.  The pool at the Jam Hotel, Brussels - https://www.smarksthespots.com/jam-hotel-pool-bar-restaurant-brussels/   The Titchborne Dole 1959 video - https://www.facebook.com/BBCArchive/videos/1949-newsreel-tichborne-dole/618650065320273/   The Titchborne Dole 2011 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9zgLpOqA1w   The Titchborne Dole 1957 video - https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=the+tichborne+dole&&mid=4C5FF189B310DC3353684C5FF189B310DC335368&&FORM=VRDGAR   Wikipedia – José Montoya - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Montoya  

  • 119. Episode 119: “Monkey of honor”

    40:08||Ep. 119
    In this episode, Dean and Simon learn some survival techniques and then they take a seat at the monkey buffet. They finish off the episode by finding out about a ‘new’ dessert.  Five-Minute Crafts UK’s Camping Hacks and Survival Guide -  https://www.facebook.com/5min.crafts.uk/videos/camping-hacks-survival-tips/393756080211878/   Monkey Buffet Festival Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxgaTMN8MM   Wikipedia – Chhoah Peng - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhoah-peng  

  • 118. Episode 118: “Organic Nasal Stimulation”

    41:37||Ep. 118
    In this episode, Dean reports on the filth he found in the woods again and then Simon shows Dean a pillow that is in doubly bad taste. The Random Wikipedia Article Section arrives to provide them with an opportunity to accuse a Brazilian bus company of fraud.  Dean’s photo’s from the woods - https://imgur.com/vmbRomd , https://imgur.com/LWoEj4X and https://imgur.com/gKgj9hF   Pillow - https://www.amazon.com/AOYEGO-Chloroform-Background-Decorative-Cushion/dp/B08M993P1N/ref=mp_s_a_1_46?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hO0wPIN0citlrpcczX0RQwR0FXBacaLojQODVUSduL8NxzPtnBt4JB4BSXf7tTbgyyVL5XXh-yubxKgxQRYqLtcZRXRJ0CjGYGH8ClU9OJDTOsmmKT-uGtJyM1tGVPG02DegXKMl0D3t5S4oJ8WRm8L8VPum1KxC-cFfuFrJgMLdU9rmiG8k9VyYTikB8SqGmB9SL0tjM4qa4G5wgnh9zg.y1JMFbBCq9LpE-x7NxNGb4t8qwaeoX5wqosameiC4ok&dib_tag=se&keywords=weird+house+items&qid=1727085054&sr=8-46   Wikipedia – Carbuss - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbuss