
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...


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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIt’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.
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).
Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 148 episodes.
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.
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.
Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) is a comedy podcast with 148 episodes published.
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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...

Episode #146
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...

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...

Episode #144
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...

Episode #143
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...

Episode #142
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...

Episode #141
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...

Episode #140
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  ...

Episode #139
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...

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...

Episode #137
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.  ...

Episode #136
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...

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) -  ...

Episode #134
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...

Episode #133
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...

Episode #132
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...

Episode #131
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...

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...

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...

Episode #128
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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