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Episode 121: “Halloween Special”

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 

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