Why Would You Tell Me That?

We're back! Neil kicks off Season 8 with the one and only Rick Edwards. Not only is he an exceptionally talented broadcaster, he also has a degree from the University of Cambridge and has written a book called 'Hollywood Wants To Kill You: The Peculiar Science of Death in the Movies’.Also, he'll be revealing some rather *ahem* personal information. Plus, in part one, we'll find out the truth about the 'close door' button in lifts, and the biggest question you've always wondered about Countdown will be answered. Yes, that one.To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsTo find out more about Rick’s book visit https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Michael-Brooks,--Rick-Edwards-Hollywood-Wants-to-Kill-You-9781786496959Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell

This week, the lads welcome back the brilliant Dr Andrew Mackillop to tell the story of the most audacious scam in Scotland’s history. It takes quite a lot to just make up a country, name yourself ruler and then sell land rights to that imaginary place. Well, that’s just the start of the story of a man named Gregor McGregor.  Now, that said, there is a video Neil plays Dave that will forever haunt his nightmares in Part 1. The man gives with one hand and takes with the other.  To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732   To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33085031 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XNzNlGirLo https://www.businessinsider.com/liechtenstein-billionaire-worth-half-gdp-of-entire-country-2019-12 Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell

In this week’s episode, we meet Gerhard Schönbacher who tried and succeeded in losing the Tour de France on purpose... twice! Journalist and press officer with Team Jayco–AlUla Cycling, Sadhbh O’Shea, joins the lads to tell them all about this mad Austrian cyclist. And motorsport driver. And speed skier. He is a mad yoke! We also hear about some of the wilder prizes in sport, including cows, piglets and bejewelled ceremonial daggers!To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check outwww.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell

Well, this one is classic WWYTMT!? territory. Historian and author Natasha Tidd joins Neil and Dave to talk them through some of the most lurid pieces of fake news ever written.The lads discover how mendacious Mark Twain was, whether beavers walked on the moon and just how serious the consequences can be of fake news that has clearly evil intent.Part 1 sees the boys learn how to avoid a tiger attack. It’s grrrrrrreat.  To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check outwww.neildelamere.com/gigsFind out more about Natasha's book 'A Short History of the World in 50 Lies' here https://www.mombooks.com/book/a-short-history-of-the-world-in-50-lies/? Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell SOURCES:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/12/joey-chestnut-banned-nathans-hotdog-contesthttps://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/1709606.malmesburys-tiger-woman-has-place-in-history/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/farm-hands-asked-to-wear-face-masks-to-ward-off-tiger-attack/articleshow/72174089.cmshttps://www.nathab.com/blog/why-do-tigers-have-stripes/

This week, the lads are joined by Jonn Elledge to explain why a poplar tree caused a dangerous international incident. Jonn is the author of 'The History of the World in 47 Borders' and he takes Neil and Dave on a whirlwind jaunt around the globe. They’ll visit curiosities like the medieval state where the only residents were the unmarried daughters of nobles and the Italian town surrounded by Switzerland. To warm you up for part 2, part 1 sees the origin of Mastermind explained.You may also learn how to keep a tiger. Point of order: George Foreman’s sons are all named George. You’ll understand when you listen.To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnellSources:https://peachtv.co.uk/tv-jargon/#:~:text=Strawberry%20Filter,shoot%20it%20with%20strawberry%20filter'https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/57HKHLLYTBxhkyYCqJvJlL5/the-history-of-mastermind

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of menu design with Menu Engineer, Sean Willard. Did you know that putting a box around your best-selling dish will make it sell even more? Why do some menus have prices but no currency symbols? And what’s more important: the food you serve or the menu you show your customers? All of this and more answered by Sean! We also learn how bad design gave us George W. Bush and why Bryan Ferry became ✢❒❙❁■ ✦❅❒❒❙. That’s not a typo, by the way. Sean’s website: menuengineers.comTo listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky RyanMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell

Can you prepare for the most anxiety-inducing part of any football tournament and if so, how?This week, the lads are joined by Professor Geir Jordet, who holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology, to explain not only how to prepare for that eventuality but also how we can use those lessons to deal with pressure in everyday life.As if these tips aren’t useful enough, in part one Neil explains what to if you need consular assistance in Austria and how Bovril got its name.You know, need-to-know stuff.We’ve got you covered. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigsFor more from Geir and to get his latest book 'Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout' check out https://www.geirjordet.com/Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48279713https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tawdry-2024-03-18 https://www.everand.com/article/748282321/Q-APresented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell

And we’re back again! Season 7 is upon us and Dave is kicking things off in style with a Word Quiz for Neil! In Part 2, the lads are joined by YouTuber RobWords who blows their minds with such nuggets as why Ireland used to be called Scotland, why Wales might actually be a slur and what the hell an eggcorn is!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732  For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigsRob’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robwords?si=PTH9URRVn5Wv9Qfl