Podcast Episodes

Mice Do CPR!

Season 9 Episode 2

In the second episode of this new (dare we say improved?!?) format, Neil tells us about Gino D’Acampo’s problems (no, not those ones) and also how nice mice are. Dave tells us about horseradish, pass…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Zoo's Most Expensive Animal

Season 9 Episode 1

The lads are back with a slight amendment. Series 9 sees the two reprobates just talking to one another and not roping in a distinguished but often confused expert to put up with their nonsense.

In th…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Whatchamacallit?!?

Season 8 Episode 10

In this episode, we unearth the reasons we say Gizmo, Thingamajig or Whatchamacalit with Ursula Kania, Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Liverpool! If you think…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuns' Brains In Jars

Season 8 Episode 9

This week, the lads cover the amazing story of why there are 700 nuns’ brains in jars in the US. Clinician and author, Dr Daniel Nightingale talks them through the detailed studies that have been con…

Published on 11 months ago

The David Attenborough of Tea Cups!

Season 8 Episode 8

Where does Dave find these people? Instagram, mostly. That’s where he came across curator, consultant, antiques expert and historian, Steven Moore. He can tell us about many things, but his love of t…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The Big Irish Head On You

Season 8 Episode 7

This week, the lads concentrate on ‘big Irish heads’ with Dr Ian Miller, historian and author of A History of Ireland in 10 Body Parts.

The book, as you might imagine, covers a plethora of noteworthy …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Queue-rious Science of Queuing!

Season 8 Episode 6

Dave is trying to change our perception of everyday things again. Last season, it was menus and this time it’s queueing! Did you know there’s a very precise science behind waiting in line? Well, in w…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Make It Rain, Adolf

Season 8 Episode 5

This one is going to sound odd, but that’s because it is.

Economist, author and broadcaster David McWilliams pops into Why Would You Tell Me That? towers and explains the bizarre story of why Hitler w…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Who Owns The Moon?

Season 8 Episode 4

All the simple questions are asked on this podcast, week in, week out. Ketchup or brown sauce? Beef or salmon? Who owns the Moon?

Yep. Standard.

Dave has employed the talents of Dr. Jill Stuart, an e…

Published on 1 year ago

Speak Like an Irish Person

Season 8 Episode 3

Okay, this week’s episode won’t help you avoid the travesty of certain 'Irish' accents attempted by some Hollywood greats, because it’s not about accents. It’s about the unique way English is spoken …

Published on 1 year ago