Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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  

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  

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  

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  

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/  

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  

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) 

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/cybertruck   Doll Toilet Spray Toy Decompression Artifact - https://www.shein.co.uk/DollToiletSprayToyDecompressionArtifact-p-27900823-cat-7190.html?share_from=null&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=uk   Wikipedia – Universal Psychometrics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_psychometrics  

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=439079703605706769&skucode=I82cyykwb0b5&url_from=ukadplash2206238956863936one-size_GPM&cid=20761062617&setid=&adid=&pf=GOOGLE&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvIW6-7r0gwMVbppQBh2qDQDTEAQYFiABEgKvJfD_BwE&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=m   Wikipedia - The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mouse_with_the_Question_Mark_Tail