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This bite-sized Halloween special dives into where the holiday really came from and what science says about surviving the apocalypse 🧠💀
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #15
🧠 This one’s all about showerthoughts — those random, weird, “wait… what?” questions you think of and instantly need answers to.
In this quickfire edition of A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh tackle:
🧬 Whether modern humans bred with Neanderthals
🍅 The great ketchup fridge debate
🐴 If a horse counts as a vehicle
🪟 What colour windows actually are
🦟 How fly spray really works
🌌 What caused the Big Bang
📏 Why humans are taller today than in the past
🐜 Do insects feel love?
🍫 Which is more useful: a chocolate fireguard or a square-wheeled bike?
Fast questions, funny takes, and surprisingly nerdy answers — all in one episode.
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #14
🌙 Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in decades? What makes glue sticky — and why doesn’t it just dry up inside the bottle? And could humans still be evolving right now?
In this episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh explore:
🚀 The real reasons we stopped going to the moon
🧴 The science of glue and stickiness
🎂 Why birthdays became a global tradition
⏰ The meaning behind the Doomsday Clock
🧬 Human evolution — the last big changes, and whether more are coming
It’s science, history, and curiosity mixed with plenty of laughs — normal meets nerd at its best.
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #13 🧊
Why are fridges cold? Can animals really hibernate the way cartoons show us? And is time travel just science fiction — or something we might actually crack one day?
In this episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh explore:
❄️ The surprising science of how fridges keep things cool
🌵 Whether mirages are real or just tricks of the eye
🐻 What’s really happening when animals hibernate
📏 Who invented the first units of measurement
⏳ If time travel could ever be possible
🗺️ A nerdy look at how satnav actually works
It’s everyday questions turned into surprising answers — with a lot of laughs along the way.
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #12
🌙 What does the moon smell like? Why do men even have nipples? And is sweetcorn just messing with us? In this episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh tackle the funny, the fascinating, and the flat-out strange.
They explore:
🌽 Why our bodies don’t fully digest sweetcorn
🎵 The surprising origin of “Pop Goes the Weasel”
🔔 Why “dead ringer” means exactly the opposite of what you’d expect
🩸 The science behind blood types
📏 A nerdy deep-dive into units of measurement
It’s curious questions, clever science, and plenty of laughs — the perfect mix of normal meets nerd.
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #11
🧬 Could we bring back extinct animals? From Jurassic Park theory to lightsaber physics, this episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd dives deep into your weirdest, wildest questions.
Dylan and Darragh explore:
🧭 How do animals know where to migrate?
🦖 Is bringing animals back from extinction actually possible?
🎬 Why do swords make sounds in films even when they miss?
🔦 Are lightsabers even remotely possible in real life?
💩 And yes… a brief, scientific discussion about the first poo in history.
It’s science with a sense of humour — and a lot of questions you didn’t even realise needed answering.
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #10
Ever wondered why you laugh when you’re tickled? 😂 Or what’s actually happening when you feel an itch? 🤔
This week on A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh tackle your strangest questions yet — from the science of giggles to the mystery of black holes. 🌌
Plus: 🌭 Is a hot dog a sandwich? 🧪 Can you test on yourself scientifically? 👁️ What are those weird floaty things in your eyes? 🤧 And what’s the point of allergies anyway?
It’s curiosity-driven chaos, back for Season 2.
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Season 2 kicks off with a bang (and some space dust)! 🚀
Dylan and Darragh are back—and diving straight into your most random, brilliant questions.
Would a blue whale survive longer than a human if they both caught the same virus? 🐋🤒
How do barcodes and QR codes actually work? 📦📱
And… what even is dust? 🌫️ (Brace yourself, it’s worse than you think.)
They also explore why some things are considered bad luck 🍀❌, whether your “gut feeling” is real or just your brain playing tricks 🧠🩻, and—of course—go off on a few classic tangents along the way.
Strap in. ANMAN is back. 🧠🎙️
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We vanished. You noticed. We’re flattered. While Season 2 brews, enjoy this chaotic one-off!
💥 100 men vs 1 gorilla — who’s walking away? 🦍
Your brain probably needs this.
Send us your questions for Season 2!🎙️
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It’s the Season Finale of A Normal Meets A Nerd! 🎉 To wrap up the season, Dylan and Darragh are diving into a full episode of your questions—some of the weirdest and wildest yet.
Why has fizzy milk never taken off? 🥛✨ Is fasting actually good for you? ⏳ And do animals really get drunk in the wild? 🍷🐘
The duo also tackle some big debates—are there more doors or wheels in the world? 🚪🛞 And could we all just be living in a simulation? 🤯💻
Plus, Darragh answers the science questions you never knew you needed: why can’t cars generate their own endless power? 🚗⚡ And does time really move the same on other planets? ⏱️🪐
Thank you for sending in your questions and for listening this season! Keep them coming, and we’ll be back soon with more nerdy answers to life’s strangest mysteries. 🎙️
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This week on A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan and Darragh explore the mind-bending realities of space: what really happens to astronauts' bodies while they’re floating in zero gravity? 🌌🚀
The questions don’t stop there! How do plants know when it’s time to grow? 🌱 What’s the secret behind planes and helicopters staying in the air? ✈️🚁 And what exactly is fire made of? 🔥
The duo also tackle some truly out-there mysteries: why can’t we remember being babies? 👶🧠 Do ants really bite in sync? 🐜 And why have we technically never seen a full movie? 🎥👀
Oh, and are ghosts real? 👻 Darragh's got the nerdy answers to Dylan's burning questions.
Tune in for quirky questions and nerdy answers—and don’t forget to send in your own! You might just hear them on a future episode. 🎙️
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This week on A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan kicks things off by asking Darragh the big question: does he actually like being called a nerd? 🧠
From there, they dive headfirst into a prehistoric disaster, imagining what it was like the day dinosaurs went extinct. 🦖💥 Curious why bugs aren’t the size of cows? Or why yawning is so contagious? Dylan’s got you covered with more head-scratchers. 🐛➡️🐄 🥱➡️🥱
The duo also uncover the secrets of tortoises' long lives 🐢 and tackle the surprisingly under-discussed topic of the ozone layer. 🌍✨
Tune in for the questions you didn’t know you wanted answers to, and don’t forget to send in your own! You might just hear them next time. 🎙️
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🎙️ A Normal Meets A Nerd #5
Christmas Special 🎅🏻☃️🎄
Normal questions, nerdy answers 🤔
🎄✨ In this festive episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd, we tackle the most random Christmas questions you never knew you needed answers to! 🎅
From how fast Santa really needs to travel to why mince pies have no mince (🤔), whether reindeers can fly, and even if Die Hard is truly a Christmas film—we’ve got it all covered. 🎁
Join us for laughs, facts, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer! 🌟
#ChristmasPodcast #SantaSpeedRun #FestiveFun
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This week on A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan is back with another round of curious questions for Darragh to tackle. 🔋 Ever wondered how batteries actually work? Or why animals see the world in different colors to humans? 🐾
The pair also dive deep (literally!) to uncover how animals survive the crushing depths of the ocean. 🌊 They explore why hair turns grey as we age, why hands are smaller than feet, and unravel the odd saying, “dressed to the 9s.” 👗
Curious about these and more? Tune in for the banter, the facts, and all the randomness. Don’t forget to send in your own questions—we might just answer them next time!
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This week on A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan quizzes Darragh on some delightfully odd and fascinating topics. 🤔 Ever wondered who first decided to milk a cow and why? 🐄 Or how bees turn nectar into honey? 🍯 Darragh breaks it all down with his signature mix of wit and wisdom.
The duo also dives into the mysteries of modern tech: how does satnav work so flawlessly? 🌍 And why don’t massive cruise ships sink? 🚢 Things take a nostalgic turn as they reflect on life before the internet—and even before fridges! ❄️
Plus, they explore the game-changing role of air conditioning, the forgotten hype of cloning, and the secrets behind Darragh’s impressive memory. 🧠
Curious about these questions and more? Tune in for the laughs, the learning, and the randomness you love. Don’t forget to send in your own questions for a chance to be featured!
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This week, Dylan dives into another round of mind-boggling questions for Darragh, starting with the classic conundrum: how long is a piece of string? 🪢 From there, they explore the nature of memory, uncover what humans can do better than animals without technology, and even figure out how vinyl records bring music to life. 🎶
Ever wondered why artificial banana flavor doesn’t taste like bananas? 🍌 Or what water actually tastes like? 💧 Dylan takes a crack at solving the energy crisis (with...questionable science), and the duo debates which came first, the chicken or the egg? 🐔🥚
Get ready for fun, facts, and more random questions you never realized you wanted the answers to! Don’t forget to send us your own burning questions for a future episode.
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In the pilot episode of A Normal Meets A Nerd, Dylan dives deep with Darragh, unraveling mysteries and quirky questions we’ve all wondered about. From pondering the existence of aliens and whether you’d stand a better chance against a lion or a bear, to exploring what would happen if Earth suddenly stopped spinning, this episode is packed with brain-bending curiosity. Darragh explains if blind people dream visually, how deadly poisons change over time, the secrets of the immortal jellyfish, and why crisp packets are mysteriously half-empty. Plus, a detour through mind-boggling shower thoughts rounds off this episode.
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