Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Episodes (148)

Apr 29, 2025 Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)
Apr 22, 2025 Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”
Apr 15, 2025 Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Apr 29, 2025
1½ hours
127 MB

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 <...

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)

Why Does This Thing Exist? (Podcast)

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