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  • 94. Episode 94: "Well cool, real cool"

     41:46
    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.org/wiki/Tarzan_and_the_Mermaids 

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  • 93. Episode 93: “Classic Mellor”

    50:19
    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=CF8FJx1El7c   Wikipedia  - List of Coronation Street characters (2024) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Coronation_Street_characters_(2024)   Video of Craig Charles and Philip Olivier Sumo Wrestling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21Y3Jk86Jk  

  • 92. Episode 92: “Crime and Punishment Special” (with Dan Mitchell)

    01:05:30
    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://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285789583884?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h6QVl8B2TMa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY   Punisher shapeshifting toy - https://imgur.com/Z8OHUNI   Wikipedia - List of I Can See Your Voice Indonesia episodes  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_I_Can_See_Your_Voice_Indonesia_episodes  

  • 91. Episode 91: “Neglect is a word”

    44:54
    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   Wikipedia – Norman Braman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Braman  

  • 90. Episode 90: “Scab sharks, boo”

    40:50
    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_il=y&s_video=y&s_audio=y&s_ad=n&s_sl0=y&s_sl1=y&s_sl2=y&s_sl3=y&s_sl4=y&s_sl5=y&s_orp=y&s_orl=y&s_ors=y&s_orw=y&s_clc=y&s_clm=y&s_rsf=0&s_rst=7&s_sp=master1305   Wikipedia - Killiecrankie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killiecrankie  What they looked at on Streetview - https://imgur.com/3dIWJVh  

  • 89. Episode 89: “His anatomy is strange”

    43:21
    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&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=otnh0WhJRfe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL   Wikipedia – Adela Smajic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adela_Smajic   Schnitzelbangg Mittwuch - https://www.facebook.com/Telebasel/videos/schnitzelb%C3%A4ngg-mittwuch/366559962851231/  

  • 88. Episode 88: “Mrs Smith’s Boogie Wonderland”

    51:18
    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://imgur.com/a/A833UdV   Wikipédia – Jean de Corbeil - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_Corbeil