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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Why Does This Thing Exist? (Podcast)
148 episodes
6 months ago
It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them. 

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It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them. 

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Episodes (20/148)
Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)

In this episode, Dean and Simon bring in the receivers (Dave and Michael) to wind down WDTTE(P) enterprises and give the podcast the sendoff it deserves. Topics covered include: Cronenbergian phone accessories, detectives, teeth-tooth-teethbrushes, poo knifes, honeymoon romance, the chewiest things, Rodney, the Lynchian career of Jane Lynch and more. 

 

Umbilical cable for iPhone - https://www.etsy.com/listing/123441193/umbilical-cable-for-iphone?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717  

 

Teeth toothbrush - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1234410061/teeth-tooth-brush-novelty-gag-gift-pun?msockid=24ee4423ce8a664a391b50f7cf6a6717  

 

Pwp knife - https://www.amazon.com/Jsuslife-Durable-Toilet-Handle-Christmas/dp/B0CFZTRYJ9  


Wikipedia - List of Jane Lynch performances - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jane_Lynch_performances  



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6 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 34 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”

In this episode, Dean and Simon get flummoxed by a popular video about some rocks getting defrosted. Following that, they take a good look at a cursed object. They finish off by tuning in to some facts about old-timey radio.  

 

Diet Enak’s Mencairkan batu es - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2649552068574584  

 

My Last Tooth ceramic trinket - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286463473472  

 

Wikipedia – 1938 in British Radio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_British_radio  


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6 months ago
39 minutes 40 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)

In this episode, Michael returns to receive an update on Dean’s dogging investigation and then the three of them look at Japanese answers to the question “Why DOESN’T This Thing Exist?”. Following that, Simon’s cedes control of his section to allow Michael to speak on his interests and then everyone discusses an article about grenades. 

 

Photos Dean took While walking a dog - 

https://imgur.com/QFkk1rM 

https://imgur.com/TIGQQHp 

https://imgur.com/1E9X1jE 

https://imgur.com/xrnHZp7 

 

Chindogu - https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1jhkx2z/chindogu_is_a_japanese_concept_where_inventors/  

 

V Highlighter - https://theperfectv.com/products/shades-of-luminizer 

 

Video on Denver Airport - https://youtu.be/NN8DO-Xv9wA?feature=shared  

 

Wikipedia – Number 6 Hand Grenade - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._6_grenade 


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6 months ago
47 minutes 31 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 144: “Beak on the box”

In this episode, Dean complains about recipes and Simon talks about his charity work. Then, Simon tells Dean about a new shop he’s been to and the interesting thing he bought, and they slander a cereal. They finish off by discovering some breaking news in a Wikipedia article. 

 

Roti recipe - https://www.cookwithmanali.com/roti-recipe/  

 

Kellogg's Frosties Shower Gel - https://bubbletcosmetics.com/collections/kelloggs-shower-gels  

 

Wikipedia- Assetto Corsa EVO - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assetto_Corsa_EVO  

 


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7 months ago
46 minutes 42 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 143: “Nobel, no charisma, no chance”

In this episode, Dean and Simon read a comic that’s supposed to help people stop drinking and then they have a look at dirty-dog toothbrush accessory. They finish off by having a go at some Australian children and their efforts to communicate science. 

 

Captain Alcohol - https://captainalcoholcomic.com/  

 

Dog Pooping Toothpaste Topper - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1552788872/dog-pooping-toothpaste-topper-comes-with?ref=shop_home_feat_2&logging_key=f0ab90686f6637f7dbcf6e9a80db27b73bbac6d5%3A1552788872  

 

Wikipedia – Sleek Geek Week - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleek_Geek_Week 


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7 months ago
46 minutes 10 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 142: “The bad beef years are coming”

In this episode Simon and Dean look at a romantic meat product and then share their feelings on a recent news item from the skies. They finish off by celebrating some of cold-science's top achievers. 

 

Meat Rose - https://imgur.com/ddeDbym 

 

Article about a couple that had to sit next to a corpse on a long flight - https://news.sky.com/story/couple-forced-to-sit-next-to-dead-body-for-hours-on-qatar-airways-flight-13317026 

 

Wikipedia - Kamerlingh Onnes Award - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamerlingh_Onnes_Award 



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7 months ago
38 minutes 3 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 141: “A man of the soil”

In this episode, Dean and Simon’s attempts to learn about agriculture and plumbing are foiled and then they revisit Wolverhampton’s powerful past. 

 

Farming hack video - https://www.facebook.com/YellowBee101/videos/a-handy-hack-for-farmers-/2045837919203825/  

 

Hippo water saver eBay listing - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276838892825?itmmeta=01JKBVS5M6761YG4NNTC4W98PK&hash=item4074e24519:g:XEMAAOSwSR1nkP8M&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CodCO1vSDjg2xNOt8By6oD6JK3WL5UbDjOgIbBzhpvkmdTsRFQ5oaK3ShoVhWvlhvV0624D7H8%2B6T1UWAetabair4xMBAJOQcgADCIn08h2Ynq4LQcOMXbiDq%2F50EwvpdHvbgIT4vFfqkqyhFKT%2FlZr4WGnSYJ47TvRMBx%2FL2EILg474x4nMAZ%2Fbe9Aa%2FjEkUzz0mSULA4bJmt4buLZdylWtMx9CknbafWtaAGPqm2s5dGmsySziFl3YVg79r9qghVr%2B0IvLaHNRRruvq4jJe7youEc5jpfqw9XIkOfCR2u%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6Da5PuaZQ  

 

An Aladdin's cave on eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=276838892825&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=sapcotejumblesale   

 

Video about installing hippo bags - https://youtu.be/YhvndIcQ0L8?si=Pb6JpBfOz-Psu1Tf  

 

Wikipedia – Wolverhampton Power Station - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Power_Station  

  



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7 months ago
42 minutes 56 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 140: “A Full Three”

In this episode, Dean and Simon try to figure out what a TV Disney+ show might be about, get down and gritty at American Event, and praise Jesus. 

 

Will Trent - https://imgur.com/16QCthH  

  

Rolling in the Grits – Small Town Big Deal - https://youtu.be/bvrTfkY6xNw?si=M_nJZJwswMSJPfuQ  

 

Wikipedia – McVegan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McVegan  



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8 months ago
42 minutes 54 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 139: “The Screaming Dog”

In this episode, Dean tries to remind Simon about a book they read as children but it just upsets him and then they have a look at a Japanese company that’s purchasing peoples' faces. Finally, the Random Wikipedia Article section floats in like a Dignitas pillow and gently smothers the episode to death. 

 

Cover to “The Woolpack” by Cynthia Harnett - https://imgur.com/h1BCDyR  


Masks - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Kamenyaomote?ref=related&from_page=listing&listing_id=1319534813#items 


Wikipedia – Roy T. Davies – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_T._Davis  



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8 months ago
39 minutes 58 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 138: “Neuroscientist and Friends” (with Carys Eleri)

In this episode, TV’s Carys Eleri visits Dean and Simon to learn about Joe Pesci’s singing sideline and a mysterious smelling machine. Pleased with her findings, she expresses her gratitude to the gentlemen by showing them a useless wristwatch. Then, everyone celebrates another successful episode by looking at an article on Wikipedia. 

 

Joe Pesci sings “Take your love and shove it” - https://youtu.be/OKYHGskALD4?si=uU5MxLJyPnWFrS9i  

 

‘Aromas’ machine - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176584497019?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=iZHxaUYvSyu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

 

Carys’s sundial - https://imgur.com/uJghOy8  

 

Wikipedia – The 12 Days of Dash & Lily - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Days_of_Dash_%26_Lily  



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8 months ago
56 minutes 31 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 137: “I can smell the memory of a horse”

In this episode, Dean asks Simon why a horse appeared and then they have a look at someone else’s photos, rudely put up for sale. Finally, self-awareness and hypocrisy bring the episode to an untimely end. 

 

Photo of a lost horse - https://imgur.com/0CNT9lA  

 

Photos for sale on eBay -  

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276769518573?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uazFtm1PQuK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY  

 

Wikipedia - Guizar–Vasquez–Sanchez–Manzano syndrome -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guizar%E2%80%93Vasquez%E2%80%93Sanchez%E2%80%93Manzano_syndrome  



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8 months ago
33 minutes 14 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 136: "A face with a balloon drawn on"

In this episode, Dean and Simon discuss a rude and unused piece of spy-wear and have a look at a cracking pair of eBay listings. They finish off by sort of discussing a Wikipedia article about a short story but mostly just do some dreadful impressions and talk about animals coming to kill them.


Radio Balls (NSFW) - https://imgur.com/aCYDzGb


Stephen Hawking Coin – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267141248619?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vQ-sdS7TSGG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Not Safe for Work Coin (NSFW) – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276834264802?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=b7yanqbBSHi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&var=2560268666347&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Wikipedia- Wildcat (Short Story) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_(short_story)



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9 months ago
45 minutes 54 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 135: “A slug, a cow, a rabbit and a train.”

In this episode Dean and Simon take a look at the international cut of a flop film, an abandoned hat and a Wikipedia article about a wrestler that gives them a CTE. 

 

The Magic Roundabout (2005) -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339334/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  

 

Doogal (2006) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763304/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  

 

A photo of a hat - https://imgur.com/fqj7kSl  

 

Wikipedia - Ray Gordy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Gordy  



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9 months ago
45 minutes 55 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 134: “The Fish Adventure”

In this episode, Dean and Simon find out about a machine that helps you take you pet fish for a walk and fantasise about being among the fishes. Then, in section two, they have a look at a modern video review of a local restaurant. Finally, they learn about an Eastern European artist and besmirch a comedian.


Article about a mobile fish tank – https://www.techeblog.com/custom-fish-tank-goldfish-walk-taiwan/


Tiktok restaurant review – https://www.tiktok.com/@swanseareviewed/video/7460617959732546848?_r=1&_t=ZG-8tB7HeuRV9F


Wikipedia – Modris Tenisons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modris_Tenisons



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9 months ago
40 minutes 35 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 133: "Accidental Movie Episode"

In this episode, it's tangents galore as Dean and Simon struggle to talk about two film related items. First off, Dean asks Simon why Robbie Williams is a chimp now and then Simon makes Dean remember Forrest Gump. And Changing Rooms? They finish off by briefly looking at some computer software. 

 

Better Man trailer - https://youtu.be/neyfwa4GrVA?si=uuG8zcxTS834kDim  

 

Forrest Gump figurine - https://www.crabfigure.com/In-Stock-Chong-Toys-C003-1-6-Scale-Forrest-Gump-figure-p22228400.html  

 

Wikipedia - Virtual Desktop Extender - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Desktop_Extender  



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9 months ago
46 minutes 34 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 132: “A full three tube meal”

In this episode, Dean and Simon talk about a computer game that blends housework with space warfare and a retro-modern method of consuming cheeseburgers. They finish off by ranking the cheese producing nations. There’s strong vein of space/cheese running through this episode somehow.  

 

Powerwash SImulator Warhammer 40,000 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcgf48gAX_s  

 

Cheeseburger in a tube - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSHFW8B/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=default 

 

Wikipedia - Xynotyro - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xynotyro 

 



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9 months ago
43 minutes 45 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 131: “Nine pence a tooth”

In this episode, Dean goes to the wrong place for fashion insights and then Simon shows him a big box of loose teeth. Typical sort of stuff. They finish off by coming up with ways to widen participation in olympic sports. 

 

Large Lot 600 Vintage Single Denture False Teeth Tooth Post Fixings Crafts Props - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356246283319?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZlPZqWh5Q8G&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lu4r0ycmrti&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 

 

Wikipedia - Makoto Tomizawa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makoto_Tomizawa 



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10 months ago
40 minutes 9 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 130: “Our intention is to never disappoint”

In this episode, Dean and Simon look at a couple of systems for sweetening your hand-held meats and then discover a themed hotel while researching the emu vigilantes of an English coastal town. They finish off by finding out about a Japanese comic book. 

 

Jimmy Dean’s blueberry pancake sausage on a stick - https://www.jimmydean.com/products/pancakes-and-sausage/on-a-stick/blueberry-pancakes-and-sausage-on-a-stick/  

 

Emu news article - https://news.sky.com/story/stop-chasing-on-the-run-emu-in-your-4x4s-say-lincolnshire-police-13256370  

 

Wikipedia - Me and Roboco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_%26_Roboco  



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10 months ago
37 minutes 50 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 129: "Christmas Special 3: Drinking cosmetics for attention" (with Dave Steele, Michael McCann & Dan Mitchell)

In this episode, it's a Christmas party funtime at Dean Manor as your hosts get haunted by three ghosts guests and discuss a toilet based Christmas tradition, a toilet based hip and groovy craze, one of Santa's gruesome mates and a dead poet's face. 

 

Tió de Nadal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%B3_de_Nadal  

 

Skibidi Toilet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WePNs-G7puA  

 

Père Fouettard – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard  

 

Wikipedia – James Brunton Stephens - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brunton_Stephens  




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10 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 43 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
Episode 128: “Cat capsule. Catsule.”

In this episode, Dean and Simon have a gentle time shopping for starter knives for babies and then they have a look at a cool new fashion trend that Simon saw in London. They finish off by settling down to enjoy some 'callbacks' and learn about a medicine woman. 

 

Personalised 3D Print Folded Kid Play Knife Enlightenment Fidget Toy with Name Multicolour Available Children's Day Birthday Gift for Boy Girl - https://uk.callie.com/personalized-3d-children-game-folded-play-knife-with-engraved-name-multicolor-available-safe-tool-enlightenment-gift-for-kids?callie_ref=search&keyword=personalised%203d%20print%20folded%20kid%20play%20knife  

 

Backpack to carry your cat - https://www.temu.com/uk/1pc-polyester-woven-pet-backpack-carrier-for-cats-and-dogs-breathable-space-capsule--with-large-capacity-ideal-for-travel-gifts-for-christmas-halloween-thanksgiving-g-601099662966619.html?_oak_mp_inf=ENv%2Bit%2Bm1ogBGgpxdWxtbXhzc2R0INSjvuO7Mg%3D%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Ffancy%2F3e076d07-2e4e-44fe-af0b-472d2e30ab4f.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4419596471&refer_page_sn=15498&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MTM0MQ&refer_page_el_sn=223143&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_ads_sub_channel=search&_x_ads_account=176283023&_x_ads_set=521731430&_x_ads_id=1327112956869261&_x_ads_creative_id=82944792875049&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ns_msclkid=a76b8cb20aba10fb2da2ebe935e092b4&_x_ns_match_type=b&_x_ns_bid_match_type=bb&_x_ns_query=weird%20products%20for%20pets&_x_ns_keyword=unusual%20pet%20products&_x_ns_device=c&_x_ns_targetid=kwd-82945743430467%3Aloc-188&_x_ns_extensionid=&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=15498_1734033248667_b2lcirjwkb&_x_sessn_id=yo76551yr7  

  

 

Wikipedia - Eleanor Southey Baker McLaglan -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Southey_Baker_McLaglan  


Goitre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitre#/media/File:Kone_med_stor_struma.jpg  



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10 months ago
41 minutes 51 seconds

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)
It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them. 

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