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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

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About this 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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Booking probability

35%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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What is Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) about?

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.

What has Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 147: "Maximum Break" (with Dave Steele and Michael McCann)" (29 April 2025, 70 minutes), "Episode 146: “Ice melts and rocks exist”" (22 April 2025, 40 minutes), and "Episode 145: “Are you an egg man?” (with Michael McCann)" (15 April 2025, 48 minutes).

How often does Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) publish?

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 148 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)?

Booking probability for Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)'s contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)?

The strongest fits for Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) are Scientific Research & Development. Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) has a comedy audience and around 9,300,000 subscribers on YouTube.

About the host

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) is a comedy podcast with 148 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Apr 22, 202540 min

    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...

  • Apr 8, 202547 min

    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...

  • Apr 1, 202546 min

    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...

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  • Mar 26, 202538 min

    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...

  • Mar 19, 202543 min

    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...

  • Mar 12, 202543 min

    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    &nbsp...

  • Mar 5, 202540 min

    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...

  • Feb 19, 202533 min

    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.  &nbsp...

  • Feb 12, 202546 min

    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...

  • Jan 29, 202541 min

    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...

  • Jan 22, 202547 min

    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...

  • Jan 15, 202544 min

    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...

  • Jan 8, 202540 min

    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...

  • Dec 18, 202442 min

    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...

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