Why Would You Tell Me That?

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Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

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Why Would You Tell Me That is back from Thursday April 2nd

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The podcast returns next Thursday April 2nd in new and exciting ways.

Like video on Youtube and bonus episodes via Patreon.

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Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Diarmuid O'Brien

Music by Dave Moore

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Gobbledygook And Silly Criminals

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:30:00 GMT

This week, the lads return to Texas to explain the origin of the word gobbledegook, and then Dave brings us into the world in which he is most comfortable: criminality.

Does the time of day affect whether something is a crime or not? What is the best disguise to wear when robbing a bank? All these and more will be revealed. Happy Christmas everybody!

Sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1996-man-sues-pepsi-for-not-giving-him-a-harrier-jet/

https://www.tiktok.com/@screenrealm/video/7303129773142822152

https://www.etymonline.com/word/gobbledygook

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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TV’S ALF and Other Mavericks

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Who doesn’t love an 80s puppet-based sitcom?

This week, Dave leads us through the labyrinthine shenanigans that went on to keep the reality behind ALF a secret - ALF, the lead character in the wildly successful sitcom of the same name, of course. In part 2 we hear how Neil’s nationalism unexpectedly reared its head on a TV show.

If that’s not enough, Neil explains the mighty legacy of Grace Kelly’s Da. Where else would ya get it?

Sources

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maverick

https://www.historynet.com/alexander-graham-bell-james-garfield/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/highsociety.htm

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Mollasses Flood & The Cheese Consortium!

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The intro to this show is not to be missed. Nor is the outro. Everything else is equally unmissable, just not in the same accent!

Neil reveals the truth behind Parmesan Cheese and Salvador Dali’s near-death, land-based diving-suit experiment! Dave tells the incredible tale of a molasses flood in Boston and reveals the insane journey every NBA basketball goes on. Enjoy!

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Boozing In Parliament

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week, Neil lifts the lid on the one occasion you’re actually allowed to drink alcohol on the floor of the House of Commons - and what tipples people choose. We then hop back in time to Bologna to discover why being a law professor there was… well, a tough career choice.

Meanwhile, Dave valiantly tries to explain where Earth’s water came from, but that’s quickly overshadowed as he inadvertently reveals his key demand for remaining in the employment he so richly deserves. Tune in for history, science, and accidental workplace negotiations - all in one episode.

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Sources

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/whisky-rum-and-milk-or-gin-chancellors-used-to-drink-alcohol-during-the-budget-but-reeves-wont-4843303

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210708-the-mediterraneans-short-lived-atlantis

https://rtall.substack.com/p/being-a-law-professor-in-bologna?r=1nzx7c

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Music by Dave Moore

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Insert Feather Here!

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, we learn just how sexually naive Dave and Neil actually are, as the lads very badly describe lap dancing!

Dave also explains how Sabrina Carpenter got the new Mayor of New York City elected. Neil tells us why the Germans wanted to bomb pretty places and then brings a surprise guest, fellow comedian John Meagher, to tell us all how the Brits did Satanism during the Troubles!

A fairly regular episode so.

Check out John on Instagram @johnmcomedy or visit jmeaghercomedy.com.

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Music by Dave Moore

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Who Are the Real Ghostbusters?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week, Dave tackles the thorniest of issues: who has the legitimate right to call themselves the Ghostbusters?

And if that isn’t enough, in the second half, Neil shares three facts tailored to Dave’s particular interests: New York, music, and sport!

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Sources:

https://www.steinway.com/news/features/victory-verticals

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/us/arturo-di-modica-dead.html

https://www.britannica.com/one-good-fact/why-was-zambia-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-the-1964-summer-olympic-games-but-not-the-starting-one

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A to Z! From Aardwolves to the Zambian Space Race!

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Neil alphabetises animals, bad mouths late people and explains that Devil’s Advocate was actually a job! Dave gives a thumbs up and all hell breaks loose. He also brings us (arguably unnecessary) knowledge on A4 pages but incredibly necessary knowledge on Afronauts and the Zambian Space Race!

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Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Secretive Billionaire Food Family

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week, Dave tantalizes us with some intriguing details about a secret billionaire family whose products you probably consume daily, but know very little about!

And if that mystery isn't enough, in the second part, Neil sprinkles in a bit of Disney magic by revealing some of the decidedly inappropriate names that were considered for the dwarfs in film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/01/burpy-baldy-deafy-snow-white-seven-dwarfs-auctioned-artwork-disney

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hollywood-studio-hid-priceless-papers-an-underground-salt-mine-1247668/

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Music by Dave Moore

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My Humps, My Humps, My Lovely Camel Humps!

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Neil tells us all about the woman who got exactly half of the USA’s penicillin supply!

Dave tells us about how camels’ humps produce more water than if they held water. Which they don’t. Which makes no sense. Well, that’s this podcast for you!

Add into the mix, a man who sued his surgeons and won and the incredible life of General Garibaldi including the biscuits!

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Music by Dave Moore

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The Island That Moves From Country To Country

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Dave in concentrating on borders this week. He talks us through the island that is French then Spanish then French and so on.

Then he goes one fruther and explains bits of countries that are in other countries that are in other countries.

In the perennial game of oneupmanship that is this pod, Neil then brings out the big guns: giraffes, wind turbines and Napoleon.

If you want to know just why the French military genius' most mortal enemy was a horde of rabbits, dig in.

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Sources:

https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/giraffes-lightning

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53909825

https://medium.com/@HistoryHour/napoleon-bonaparte-and-the-battle-of-the-bunnies-ffaaf7f97422

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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How To Hypnotise A Chicken

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Following on from last week's discussion about how long a rooster could last without a head, we delve deep into the world of fowl again. Dave explains just how to coax a chicken, and even a shark into a trance-like state.

Neil then attempts to elevate the level of discourse by dropping ancient Greece and American Civil Rights attorneys into the chat.

His attempt, as usual, fails. But at least they do answer the perennial question, how many horsepower is a horse?

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https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/trust-me-i-m-a-lawyer-my-debt-to-clarence-darrow-1.3093181

Sources:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boustrophedon

https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/how-much-horsepower-does-a-horse-have

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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The Man Who Eats Everything

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This episode sees Dave introduce us to the man who eats everything - metal, glass, rubber, you name it, he's ingested it.

Let's call this story of Mr Mangetout, the "dessert". For starters, Neil talks us through just how long a chicken can live without a head and then serves up the delightful tale of the men who paint rabbits for the Tour de France as the "main". Be warned, this part of the show is a bit spicy in its language.

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Sources:

https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/the-eraser-men?srsltid=AfmBOop8QXd8f1e2dnLNb-jw8Jb8-8Q8bbnDzE8blNy3HPihkyJ1FaFR&tag=member

https://www.thelocal.fr/20250707/im-famous-thanks-to-cks-meet-the-tour-de-france-penis-eraser

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34198390

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Music by Dave Moore

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That Footballer Has No Belly Button!

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Neil reveals the shocking truth behind one top Premier League footballer’s blank navel! And how you do not want to LeBron James yourself in public. Dave goes pubic with his escutcheon and fills us in on the names of the individual Tetris pieces. One of them is called Smashboy! Sure, what more could you ask for?

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Irishman Who Invented Hot Chocolate!

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This week’s episode exemplifies the difference between Neil and Dave.

Neil reads the British Journal of Psychology to research his incredible facts. Dave reads the paper in which he got his fish and chips.

Nevertheless, Dave‘s fishy facts will wow you but not as much as the story of the Irish man who named a fruit and invented hot chocolate. Neil reveals how the price of a bottle of Coca-Cola remained the same for more than 70 years and greatly excited Dave with his talk of 40-foot container standardisation. Add to this the sexual tension of a seed travelling through an armadillo’s alimentary canal and you’ve got yourself an episode.

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode, Dave challenges us to identify bands from their pre-fame names. The Polka Tulk Blues Band, Wicked Lester and The Sex Maggots are but a few of the delights he has in store for us!

Neil talks us through the IKEA Effect and how a raunchy study proves it to be true! Enjoy, yiz “Cans of Piss”... that’s such a well-known band. Seriously!

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor via musopen.org/music/4942-symphony-no-9-in-e-minor-from-the-new-world-op-95/

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Do You Fancy Your Ma?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Well, it might be true.

The two lads delve into the truth behind that statement. And if that's not disturbing enough, in Part 2, Dave is still on his Man vs. Animal track.

Can a bear out-eat a man? You're about to find out

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Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/13/pentagon-pizza-delivery-israel-iran-attack

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mysteries-of-love/201505/are-we-attracted-to-people-who-look-like-us

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/read-the-alternative-phrases-to-all-work-and-no-play-makes-jack-a-dull-boy-stanley-kubrick-considered-for-the-shining-10312563.html

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Music by Dave Moore

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When Popes Go Wild

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Join us this week as Dr. Kit Chapman takes the lads on a journey through history's most bizarre papal accusation. It's even wilder than you can imagine! Certainly worth Neil slightly breaking the podcast's format.

Plus, in Part 1, Dave dives into one of the stranger man vs. beast tales.

Horsepower versus manpower.

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Welcome To Bookland

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Saddle up and set your phasers to "Eh, what?" as Dave introduces us to Bookland. It's a magical place that produces all the tomes you know. We'll let him explain.

Once you've come back to terra firma, let Neil reveal who was the most generous American of the 20th century and who played most unusual baseball match you can imagine.

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https://www.economist.com/obituary/2008/10/02/paul-newman

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jun/30/dock-ellis-lsd-no-hitter-pittsburgh-pirates-baseball

https://www.nasa.gov/space-flight-awareness/silver-snoopy-award/

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Birth of Incredifax

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Well, we've finally reached the zenith of utter nonsense with Dave revealing his new military contractor connections.

Combine this intrigue with how Saddam Hussein was found and a soupçon of top notch papal facts and ladies and gents, we've got ourselves a podcast.

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https://www.nme.com/news/music/blink-182-mark-hoppus-could-have-helped-capture-sadam-hussein-3853915

Sources:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/WNT/Pope/story%3fid=681429

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

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Music by Dave Moore

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Get Those Pineapples Out Of McDonald's!

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Dave hijacks Producer Nicky's cricket fact and "goes locust" while also describing a bug that is just the worst!

Neil tells us why the pineapple did not go well at McDonald's, poos at his German home and impersonates a Donegal midge! You need to hear this.

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Music by Dave Moore

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The 12-Day Traffic Jam

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

As befits a fact about traffic jams, you’re going to have to wait for it.

Part 2 sees Dave delve into some mind-blowing trivia tidbits about some mind-numbing traffic jams.

There are some quality truth bombs in there but can those little knowledge grenades possible live up to what Neil has described as “a top five fact for the podcast ever” from Part 1? He introduces us to the insects that will tell you how just hot it is. As ever you, dear listener, be the judge

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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jun/25/how-we-made-candyman-virginia-madsen-tony-todd-bee-sting#:~:text=I%20negotiated%20a%20bonus%20of,putting%20on%20a%20beautiful%20coat.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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Skin Me And Hang Me On Your Wall!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Neil tells us about the 49 states in the US where it's ok to do something with a deceased person's tattoos and, frankly, you'll never be the same after you hear it!

Dave tells us how porcupines failed at evolution, gives details of a riot over hats that lasted eight days and explains why you shouldn't say Sahara Desert any more!

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Dave Is A Fungi

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Fungi. Fun guy? Ah, forget it.

This week's episode starts pleasantly enough and then — make no mistake — turns to filth.

It's very harmless, fun filth, but filth nonetheless. We learn which author received a gift that enabled them to write an all-time classic and, in part two, Dave walks us through how mushrooms create their own weather. The detour in the middle on cereals, however, is quite the adventure.

You won't believe why someone invented cornflakes.

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https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2015/feb/08/harper-lee-profile-to-kill-a-mockingbird-sequel#:~:text=Having%20abandoned%20law%20school%2C%20she,chance%20for%20a%20new%20life.

Sources:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Place That Is Everywhere All At Once

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Well we all know the Holy Spirit is everywhere, but which country is in all four hemispheres?

Fear ye not, young David Moore is here to explain. And if that doesn’t whet your trivia appetite, the lads also chat about the 'Man Who Lived Through Doomsday'. It’s a packed episode.

Come for the facts, stay for what can only be described as Dave’s masterful bird impressions.

Imagine Dr Doolittle sustained a serious concussion and you’re close enough.

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https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/symbols/sport.html

Sources:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2025/01/26/in-1902-a-man-survived-a-volcanic-eruption-because-he-was-too-rowdy-heres-his-incredible-story/

https://www.etymonline.com/word/curfew

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Music by Dave Moore

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That Fella In The Pub Is Dead!

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Neil seems to prove the existence of poltergeists in a court of law and tells the tale of a real life Weekend at Bernie’s with snooker star Jimmy White! Not to be outdone, Dave reenacts your reviews and tells us amazing facts about your favourite show starring Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Rachel and Joey. That’s right — it’s Six of One!

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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Dancing Yourself To Death

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

You know yourself: another day, another session of rhythmically driving yourself to the grave.

Neil explains to Dave just how this exact phenomenon occurred and Dave talks us through the weirdest car names in history. What exactly is a Mysterious Utility Wizard and where would one get one?

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https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/east-asians-no-body-odor-dont-need-deodorant-rcna156778

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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Mice Do CPR!

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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, passing by an ass and how he just doesn’t care. It doesn’t make much sense, so you’d better just listen!

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Source https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469379-mice-seen-giving-first-aid-to-unconscious-companions

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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The Zoo's Most Expensive Animal

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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 this episode’s fact-off, Dave explains which animal in the zoo is by far the most expensive to keep, and Neil responds by walking us through the story of the oldest name in the world.

They also delve into just what Dave will do for sponsorship money. It will come as a surprise to no-one that he’s prepared to do an awful lot of weird stuff for cash.

This may become a theme that will run and run.

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To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-surviving-personal-name

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Edited by Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

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Whatchamacallit?!?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:00:43 GMT

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 those words are good, wait till you hear the Russian and Dutch versions! Oh, and in part 1, Dave introduces us to a Finnish phrase that we didn’t know we needed but we do because how else could you describe “bouncy cushion satisfaction”?!?

We also reached the incredible milestone of 1,000,000 listens to our little podcast and that makes us so happy and feel so grateful to all of you for listening. Massive thanks to everyone who has made it happen, Eimear, Nicky, Cathal, Willie, Hannah, Jen and so many others along the way. Here’s to another million!

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Nuns' Brains In Jars

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:00:31 GMT

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 conducted on the organs and what they tell us about dementia and ‘cognitive reserve’.

If that’s not enough, Neil blows Dave’s mind with the fact that the easternmost point and the westernmost point of the USA are only about 70 miles from one another. And, as it’s nearly Christmas, we’ll throw in some chat about mining bird droppings too. Can’t say fairer than that.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Follow Daniel on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUGB5YImWZ8MIZqb6QIwr7Q

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/567342/why-alaska-is-americas-easternmost-point

https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/what-load-guano-5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-bird-poop

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The David Attenborough of Tea Cups!

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:00:52 GMT

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 tea cups is today’s chosen topic and he more than delivers! We learn more than we ever needed to know about the fascinating history of tea’s best friend, biscuits! Also, Neil’s Deliveroo pun may be his finest moment yet!

To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Follow Steven on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/mrstevenmoore/

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Big Irish Head On You

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:00:13 GMT

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 limbs, but even a zoom in on just our noggins informs Neil and Dave about some wonderful tidbits. Can a Iron Age bog body really be wearing hair gel? (Spoiler: Yes he can).

To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Buy Ian's book here https://www.gillbooks.ie/history/history/a-history-of-ireland-in-ten-body-parts

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Queue-rious Science of Queuing!

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:15 GMT

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 well-designed queuing, anyway.

Brett Little, the People Movement Lead for Arup in the UK will tell us all about the Disney Queue, bottom-filling pints and why there is sometimes karaoke after rugby games. Also, what do Carly Rae Jepsen, the French croquet team and Vinny Jones have in common? You’ll find out when you hit play!

To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Find out more about Brett's work here https://www.arup.com/contact-us/brett-little/

Order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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

Make It Rain, Adolf

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:21 GMT

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 wanted to drop money from planes all over the UK. Find out just how far the plan got and what happened to the notes produced.

And to whet your money appetite, the lads look at some of some other financial shenanigans in part 1. Fancy buying a US state for $7 million, anyone?

To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour, check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Order David's book (not to be confused with Dave's book) here https://linktr.ee/moneydavidmcwilliams

Order Dave's book (not to be confused with David's book) here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Sources:

http://luiscabral.net/iio/ch04/ET/

https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/29/world/a-120-year-lease-on-life-outlasts-apartment-heir.html

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/alaska-purchase

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Who Owns The Moon?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:00:53 GMT

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 expert in space policy, ethics and law, to explain all about humanity’s plans to explore, potentially colonise and possibly even exploit the Moon. We also meet a differently-qualified lady, who was selling plots on the sun on eBay but they stopped her. And now she’s suing them. Wonderful!

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Learn more about Jill's work here https://www.space-policy.com/

Pre-order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Speak Like an Irish Person

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:00:32 GMT

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 on the island of Ireland, so it is. The phrasing, the word order, the emphatic tags — we got you covered.

Who better to explain it than Sonya Matthews, someone with two degrees in Hiberno-English?

As if that isn’t enough, Part 1 sees Dave find out about the toughest US Presidential candidate of all time.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

To follow Sonya on TikTok visit https://www.tiktok.com/@mathewssonya

Pre-order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/V-2-rocket

https://www.history.com/news/shot-in-the-chest-100-years-ago-teddy-roosevelt-kept-on-talking

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/giant-phallus-shaped-iceberg-floating-in-conception-bay-surprises-residents-of-dildo-canada

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Man Who Rescues Pop Songs

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:00:53 GMT

In this week’s episode, there is 100% less colonoscopy content than last week. Disappointing, we know. However, what this episode lacks in colorectal exploration, it more than makes up for with Dane Bowers, The Who and the Cheers theme tune! You see, Dave is introducing us all to Rob Johnson, who is a Pop Music Activist. He literally saves the pop songs that streaming forgot and gets them put online for us all to hear.

Also, Neil describes the most romantic date he’s ever been on. It also features much less colorectal content than we would all have hoped. Except for Neil’s date, one would imagine.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

To find out more about Rob's work visit https://popmusicactivism.wixsite.com/home

Pre-order Dave's book here https://www.easons.com/daves-bad-jokes-pb-dave-moore-9781804582060

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Does Hollywood Want To Kill Us?

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:00:14 GMT

We're back! Neil kicks off Season 8 with the one and only Rick Edwards. Not only is he an exceptionally talented broadcaster, he also has a degree from the University of Cambridge and has written a book called 'Hollywood Wants To Kill You: The Peculiar Science of Death in the Movies’.

Also, he'll be revealing some rather *ahem* personal information.

Plus, in part one, we'll find out the truth about the 'close door' button in lifts, and the biggest question you've always wondered about Countdown will be answered.

Yes, that one.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

To find out more about Rick’s book visit https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Michael-Brooks,--Rick-Edwards-Hollywood-Wants-to-Kill-You-9781786496959

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Greatest Scam in History

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:11 GMT

This week, the lads welcome back the brilliant Dr Andrew Mackillop to tell the story of the most audacious scam in Scotland’s history. It takes quite a lot to just make up a country, name yourself ruler and then sell land rights to that imaginary place. Well, that’s just the start of the story of a man named Gregor McGregor.

Now, that said, there is a video Neil plays Dave that will forever haunt his nightmares in Part 1. The man gives with one hand and takes with the other.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33085031

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XNzNlGirLo

https://www.businessinsider.com/liechtenstein-billionaire-worth-half-gdp-of-entire-country-2019-12

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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How to Lose The Tour de France But Still Win!

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:00:52 GMT

In this week’s episode, we meet Gerhard Schönbacher who tried and succeeded in losing the Tour de France on purpose... twice! Journalist and press officer with Team Jayco–AlUla Cycling, Sadhbh O’Shea, joins the lads to tell them all about this mad Austrian cyclist. And motorsport driver. And speed skier. He is a mad yoke! We also hear about some of the wilder prizes in sport, including cows, piglets and bejewelled ceremonial daggers!

To listen to Dave on the radio check out

To see Neil on tour check out

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The 100-Year Lie

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:00:42 GMT

Well, this one is classic WWYTMT!? territory. Historian and author Natasha Tidd joins Neil and Dave to talk them through some of the most lurid pieces of fake news ever written.

The lads discover how mendacious Mark Twain was, whether beavers walked on the moon and just how serious the consequences can be of fake news that has clearly evil intent.

Part 1 sees the boys learn how to avoid a tiger attack. It’s grrrrrrreat.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out

To see Neil on tour check out

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/12/joey-chestnut-banned-nathans-hotdog-contest

Find out more about Natasha's book 'A Short History of the World in 50 Lies' here https://www.mombooks.com/book/a-short-history-of-the-world-in-50-lies/?

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

SOURCES:

https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/1709606.malmesburys-tiger-woman-has-place-in-history/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/farm-hands-asked-to-wear-face-masks-to-ward-off-tiger-attack/articleshow/72174089.cms

https://www.nathab.com/blog/why-do-tigers-have-stripes/

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Chevy Chase, a Famous Rock Band and a Dildo!

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:00:22 GMT

This week, we go fact wild with Cody Tucker aka 'The Cody Show'. Did you know the real backstory of ZZ Top? Which massive star turned down the song Danger Zone? Or the incredible connection between Martin Luther King and Julia Roberts?

All of this and more revealed by Cody! We also find out an incredible fact about one of Ireland's busiest roads, the word you need to get a massive score in Scrabble and discover who is the only person to have won both an Olympic medal AND an Oscar.

Find Cody on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecodytuckershow and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecodytuckershow

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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The Time a Tree Nearly Started a War

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:00:24 GMT

This week, the lads are joined by Jonn Elledge to explain why a poplar tree caused a dangerous international incident. Jonn is the author of 'The History of the World in 47 Borders' and he takes Neil and Dave on a whirlwind jaunt around the globe. They’ll visit curiosities like the medieval state where the only residents were the unmarried daughters of nobles and the Italian town surrounded by Switzerland. To warm you up for part 2, part 1 sees the origin of Mastermind explained.

You may also learn how to keep a tiger.

Point of order: George Foreman’s sons are all named George. You’ll understand when you listen.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Sources:

https://peachtv.co.uk/tv-jargon/#:~:text=Strawberry%20Filter,shoot%20it%20with%20strawberry%20filter'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/57HKHLLYTBxhkyYCqJvJlL5/the-history-of-mastermind

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The Secrets of Menus!

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:00:44 GMT

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of menu design with Menu Engineer, Sean Willard. Did you know that putting a box around your best-selling dish will make it sell even more? Why do some menus have prices but no currency symbols? And what’s more important: the food you serve or the menu you show your customers? All of this and more answered by Sean! We also learn how bad design gave us George W. Bush and why Bryan Ferry became ✢❒❙❁■ ✦❅❒❒❙. That’s not a typo, by the way.

Sean’s website: menuengineers.com

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Eimear Shannon and Nicky Ryan

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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How to Win a Penalty Shoot Out

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:00:41 GMT

Can you prepare for the most anxiety-inducing part of any football tournament and if so, how?

This week, the lads are joined by Professor Geir Jordet, who holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology, to explain not only how to prepare for that eventuality but also how we can use those lessons to deal with pressure in everyday life.

As if these tips aren’t useful enough, in part one Neil explains what to if you need consular assistance in Austria and how Bovril got its name.

You know, need-to-know stuff.

We’ve got you covered.

To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

To see Neil on tour check out www.neildelamere.com/gigs

For more from Geir and to get his latest book 'Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout' check out https://www.geirjordet.com/

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48279713

https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tawdry-2024-03-18

https://www.everand.com/article/748282321/Q-A

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Why Ireland Used To Be Called Scotland!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:00:48 GMT

And we’re back again! Season 7 is upon us and Dave is kicking things off in style with a Word Quiz for Neil! In Part 2, the lads are joined by YouTuber RobWords who blows their minds with such nuggets as why Ireland used to be called Scotland, why Wales might actually be a slur and what the hell an eggcorn is!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Rob’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robwords?si=PTH9URRVn5Wv9Qfl

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Teabagging A Kangaroo!

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:00:59 GMT

What a way to end the season! This week the lads catch up with the head elf from the BBC's brilliant QI TV show, James Harkin. Here is a man who brings the trivia in a ridiculously impressive way. He's got facts and he knows how to use them. In tribute to some of their worst jokes on the podcast so far part 1 contains an explanation of the Tumbleweed plant.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see - www.neildelamere.com/gigs

SOURCES

https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0hj8xm2/how-tumbleweed-became-an-invasive-species-in-the-us

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/arts/rare-books-white-gloves.html

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£36,000 In A Suitcase? I Should Call The Police!

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:00:44 GMT

Why would you travel to the other side of the world to play football in a rainy toad habitat? This is what Paul Watson, journalist, author and football enthusiast, found himself having to answer when he ended up in Pohnpei, a Micronesian island, with the mission to bring them the joy of football. It’s a story that involves calling on the Mormons, trying to win just one game of football and ending up in a bank in London with a suitcase full of money! There is so much to Paul’s story that we will have to do a second episode soon!

Buy Paul’s book here:

Up Pohnpei: Leading the ultimate football underdogs to glory https://amzn.eu/d/iFpIDkh

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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The King Of England Holds Up Your Trousers

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:00:38 GMT

Menswear writer Derek Guy joins the lads on this week’s episode to explain why a monarch across the water might just have effected what you wear.

Can his tips ensure the Neil and Dave are invited to the next Met Gala? One can only hope.

Part 1 sees Neil’s travel tips help Dave find restful holiday destinations. He needs them. He’s very busy. He’s mainly busy telling us how busy he is, but he’s busy nonetheless.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://www.euronews.com/2018/03/29/why-mary-poppins-is-banned-in-germany-on-good-friday#:~:text=Good%20Friday%20is%20considered%20a%20stille%20Tage%20or%20%22quiet%20holiday,to%20state%20in%20the%20country.

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36378690

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26134843-600-why-you-should-always-yell-at-the-ref-according-to-science/

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Sharks Have No Bones And Your Cat Is A Psychopath!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:00:41 GMT

The fact that sharks have no bones is mind blowing. The fact that this fact is merely one of about 20 mind-blowing shark facts on this week’s podcast is even more mind blowing! All of these facts (and something terrible about shark reproduction!) are brought to us by the amazing Jaida Elcock, Shark Scientist, PhD student and co-founder of Minorities In Shark Sciences. As if that wasn’t enough, you won’t believe how scared of your cat you should be!

Follow Jaida here:

@sofishtication_ on Instagram

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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Exploding Head Syndrome And The History Of The Brain

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:00:18 GMT

Ohh this one is a cracker. Professor of Biochemistry Luke O’Neill walks the lads through the history of the brain. He covers everything from electrocuting dead frogs to accidentally firing a rod through your noggin and all the discoveries these events led to.

He also casually drops in which philosopher had the brilliantly named ‘exploding head syndrome’.

In part, one Dave finally receives the legal advice on the use of emojis that he so desperately needs

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's : https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/10/sport/frank-hayes-sweet-kiss-belmont-park-intl-spt/index.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/thumbs-up-emoji-costs-sask-farmer-82-thousand-1.6898686

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Space is F**king Terrifying!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:00:54 GMT

In this week’s episode, Dave has recruited actor, writer, space nerd and author of the brilliant Spaced Out - A Casual Approach to the Cosmos, Kalpana Pot, to frighten all of us! So many things in space want to kill us that it’s a wonder we’re here at all! But don’t worry, Kalpana’s really sound and delivers all our impending doom stories with a touch of grace. We also learn in Part 1 about “Safety Coffins” and what’s so very wrong with The Pirates of the Caribbean ride!

Kalpana’s book can be bought here:

Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos https://amzn.eu/d/d7Kvz8y

And she is on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot?igsh=NG04Ym9jYWVpdzU=

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more information on Neil's tour dates check out - www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Listen to Dave on the radio at - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

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Why You'd Paint Racoons To Glow In The Dark

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:00:33 GMT

This week the lads are joined by the magnificent Dr. Kit Chapman to explain the weird and wonderful ways animals were used during WW2.

In part 1 Neil walks Dave through the story of the Texan town that changed its name to get free TV. But both of these amazing stories frankly

pale in comparison to the Dave's violent attack on Neil's choice of chocolate bar.

You can decide who's right on this one.

Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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SOURCES:

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/us/texas-town-called-dish-has-an-identity-problem.html

Alfort jumping rabbit: Scientists solve mystery of handstanding rabbit

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Misophonia And Why The Elephant Upstairs Is In A Waistcoat!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:00:17 GMT

In this week’s episode, we are in the world of noises. Certain noises can be so annoying that some people feel the need to harm the noise maker! Maybe, though, it’s not your fault. Maybe you suffer from something called Misophonia. Author of “Sounds Like Misophonia”, Dr. Jane Gregory takes us through everything there is to know about Misophonia, including her own emerging research. We also learn how useless Dave is at being a strong protective man.

As for the elephant in the waistcoat, you’ll just have to listen to discover what that’s all about!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigs

Dr. Jane Gregory’s book: https://soundslikemisophonia.com/book

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Cleopatra and The Arc de Triomphe

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:00:55 GMT

This week the lads are joined by historian and comedian (not necessarily in that order) Dr Ciaran Barlett to talk about Roman triumphs. Not every podcast covering history will cover which historian was, as Ciaran puts it, “a rat bastard” but this one does.

And to get us warmed up for all things Roman, Neil explains to Dave which man of the ancient world was the highest paid athlete of all time. Throw in some the listeners’ amazing reviews and boom you’ve got yourselves a podcast baby.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it'shttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs seewww.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://www.vice.com/en/article/nzpgaq/the-fifteen-billion-dollar-athlete

https://www.npr.org/2015/10/23/450871036/in-a-tight-spot-abducted-family-struggled-for-freedom-and-hope

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You Can Have The Dead Body But I’m Keeping The Arm!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:00:19 GMT

And just like that, we’re back! Season 6 is here!

Kicking things off with a very WWYTMT?! subject is Dave’s episode on Dan Donnelly’s Arm! History nut, Jane Casey, tells the phenomenal tale of Dan Donnelly, a Dublin man who made a name for himself first in the capital and then the country when he “beat the English”! A remarkable fellow whose life only got more interesting after he died! How did his right arm become detached from his body? Why was it in a circus? And how did it end up in a pub in Meath? All these questions answered in the first episode of the new season!

Follow Jane here: https://www.instagram.com/janecasey.ie?igsh=Yno2YjF6YW51NDlo

@janecasey.ie

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

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Everything You Know About Italian Food Is Wrong

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:00:58 GMT

Well this episode does exactly what is says on the tin.

Financial Times journalist and bona fide Italian Marianna Giusti enlightens the lads about how many of the seemingly set-in-stone and ancient culinary traditions of Italy are very recent inventions. They learn about “gastro-nationalism” and as if that’s not enough, they find out which US president actually physically cleaned up after a nuclear accident.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/vr-148

https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/04/04/rabies-patient-becomes-first-fatal-case-in-us-after-post-exposure-treatment-report-says/

https://dolly.roslin.ed.ac.uk/facts/the-life-of-dolly/index.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/chalk-river-nuclear-accident-1.6293574

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From Slave To Senator! The Fascinating Life Of Robert Smalls!

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:00:22 GMT

In this week’s episode, we learn about the man who went from slave to senator in the fledgling, revolutionary United States. Author Cate Linnebery joins the lads to explore the incredible life of Robert Smalls. Also, Dave unleashes all the facts he didn’t manage to include in the rest of the episodes of Season 5. What are older, sharks or the rings of Saturn? What animal eats the most moose? It ain’t what you think! Dave also shouts at us all as he shows why he would be the worst self-help guru ever!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

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Myth Of The Alpha Wolf

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:00:56 GMT

It’s a dog-eat-dog world, right? The alpha male of a pack uses aggression and dominance to stay as the leader of the pack? Well not so much. The lads are joined by Kira Cassidy an associate research scientist with the National Park Service research program in Yellowstone to bust some lupine myths and explain who is the most important member of the wolf pack. It is definitely not who you think.

Part 1 sees some excellent advice about how not to go to the loo in the middle of the night.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

For more info on Neil's gigs see : www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources

https://museumofchildhood.ie/charles-camerons-bags-of-flies/

https://www.iflscience.com/in-1849-a-mans-penis-became-lodged-in-a-bottle-through-an-entirely-plausible-potassium-explosion-59501

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The World's First Roadtrip!

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 GMT

Have you ever borrowed a car to nip off for a few hours? Well, that's what Bertha Benz did except it was the only car in the world and nobody had ever nipped anywhere in one before! Ever! She was the wife of Carl Benz of Mercedes Benz fame, sure, but she was so much more. An investor, a businesswoman, a pioneer and the inventor of the roadtrip! Everything about this story is wild and comic, scientist and musical theatre writer, Helen Arney, is here to tell us all about Bertha.

In addition, we'll learn so much about streets, road, avenues, parkways and intersections that our brains will look like spaghetti junctions! Plus, we'll all laugh at rude things because rude things are fanny, sorry, funny! See, you're laughing now.

Oh, and did you know Neil was on Live at the Apollo? Well, you will after this!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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The Man Who Invented Baileys

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:00:34 GMT

This week we meet David Gluckman, the man (amongst others) who invented everyone’s favourite Christmas tipple, Baileys. He must be Irish, right? Wrong. Well, he must be a food scientist? Wrong. Surely it’s his biggest impact of Irish exports? Wrong.

To put you in the mood for such deliciousness Neil drops some food facts in part 1.

Be warned, one of them will make you question ever having a 99 again.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

To listen to Dave on the radio it's: https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732

Sources

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/beaver-butt-goo-vanilla-flavoring

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-66546779

https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/how-many-bananas-would-i-need-to-eat-to-become-radioactive

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The Man Who Turned Down The Moon!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:00:22 GMT

Imagine working your whole life on something and, when you finally get the chance to make the dream a reality, you just go, “Naaaah. You’re grand.” Well, that’s what somebody did when offered the chance to land on the moon! Who was that man? Well, Matt Hobs, scientist, comedian and moon landing enthusiast, is here to tell us all about him. Come for the guy turning down the moon, stay for the 1000 women in space story. Trust us!

As if that wasn’t enough, we also discover how much of a chicken Dave is and what toy knocked out more teeth than any other.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Matt’s socials:

X: https://x.com/matthobscomedy?s=21&t=rs7dRKAmcTi6x0A3nRFHlA

Instagram: https://instagram.com/matt.hobs.1

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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Why France Banned Sundays

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:00:41 GMT

We finally have the episode when Dave says "Time is a just a construct". That may well be the case, but you still have to have major cajones to want to change the entire calendar. Enter badboy of Europe, France. This week the lads meet Dr Matthew Shaw from Queen's College Library, Oxford University who talks them through the plan to get rid of Sundays, decimalize time and rename every day of the year.

Part 1 sees Neil explain a champagne-related coup while Dave demonstrates a frankly extraordinary ability to belch on command. Get that man on a talent show.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-widow-who-created-the-champagne-industry-180947570/

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/death-joseph-ignace-guillotin#:~:text=When%20Guillotin%20died%20in%201814,changed%20their%20family%20name%20instead.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/06/letters-of-last-resort-pms-early-task-to-write-to-uks-nuclear-sub-commanders

For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs

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Steel Grandpa!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:00:12 GMT

In this episode, Dave has uncovered an incredible tale of age-defying physical prowess and downright stubbornness! Meet Gustaf Håkansson, an elderly Swedish gentleman who cycled the length of Sweden. Twice. To prove a point. Sarah Mulkerrins, a sports journalist, who has worked with every broadcaster around, drops by to tell this incredible tale. As if that wasn’t enough, we also learn about more of Sweden’s most talented people, including the guy who has written almost as many Number 1s as Lennon and McCartney!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

https://x.com/sarahmulkerrins?s=21&t=rs7dRKAmcTi6x0A3nRFHlA https://instagram.com/sarahmulkerrinstv?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

https://instagram.com/sarahmulkerrinstv?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

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Jose Monkey Knows Where You Are!

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:00:35 GMT

The internet’s version of Liam Neeson, Jose Monkey joins the lads to explain how just how easy it is to figure out where you shot that video you posted.

Jose has amassed 1.4 million followers online by establishing the locations of videos that people send him- the phrase “Find me Jose Monkey” is fast becoming internet lore.

He explains just how he does what he does

Of course, an obvious accompaniment to such a delectable part 2 is a part 1 that tells the story of how pigeons used to guide missiles to their targets. Duh.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/badminton-black-cocks-name-reconsidered/F2LJCM34NGS46JZII36TXQISUM/

https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/saga-bird-brained-bombers

For more info on Neil's gigs see

To listen to Dave on the radio it's

https://youtube.com/@BraveWilderness?si=QQ0tXWJksHfgxx69

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Stings, Bites and YouTube Views!

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:00:05 GMT

It’s SEASON FIVE! We are so grateful so many of you listen to us and we can’t believe we’re back for a fifth season!

Dave is really easing us into this one with a simple question: what’s the worst pain the natural world has to offer?

In this episode, we meet Mark Vins, the CEO of one of YouTube’s most successful channels, Brave Wilderness. Mark and his friend, Coyote Peterson, have spent their days getting stung, bitten and finding out the worst pain humans can stand so that we don’t have to! Thanks, lads!

We also learn some startling facts and figures surrounding YouTube, including how many years it would take you to watch everything that’s ever been uploaded! It’s a very long time but not as long as Neil guesses cos he’s figured out a way to ruin Dave’s day and this means that normal service has resumed for Season 5!

Make sure you check out and subscribe to Brave Wilderness:

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more info on Neil's gigs see

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www.todayfm.com

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The Dictator Who Rigged The Eurovision

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:00:20 GMT

In this week's episode, the final one of Season 4, Neil asks a question we've all asked ourselves a thousand times:

Did General Franco rig the Eurovision Song Contest?

This led to other questions being asked, such as:

What?

How?

And

Neil, are you ok?

Well, it turns out that Neil's claim might just stand up and he brings in the brilliant author, journalist and documentary-maker, Richard Fitzpatrick, to present the evidence.

As if that wasn't enough, Neil explains in Part 1 why this podcast could be weaponised by a dictator!

Thank you all so much for listening!

We will be back in October with Season 5.

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Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

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Hitler's List Of Mullingar Petrol Stations

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:00:16 GMT

This week Dave excels himself for sheer WWYTMTness by explaining just why der Fuhrer had the details of your local Maxol. He has enlisted the help of Dr Joseph Quinn of Oxford University to explain Operation Green, the Nazi invasion plan of Ireland.

If that doesn’t whet your appetite, part 1 finds Dave in military manoeuvres mode. The Allies blew a lot of stuff up during WWII. Just not in the way you might think.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more info on Neil's gigs see

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-03-12/quokka-babies-daddy-long-legs-australian-animal-myths/13188740

To listen to Dave on the radio it's

www.todayfm.com

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Why You'd Stick Your Tooth In Your Eye

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:00:23 GMT

Yeah, you heard right.

This week with the help of ophthalmic surgeon Arthur Cummings the lads explore just why you’d want one of your gnashers inserted into your own eye.

To counteract such gore, in part one, Neil explains which man might be the person who has saved the most human lives ever.

Add arsonist birds and animals that willingly sacrifice their young, and we got ourselves a podcast.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

SOURCES

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/18/soviet-officer-who-averted-cold-war-nuclear-disaster-dies-aged-77

https://wildlife.org/australian-firehawks-use-fire-to-catch-prey/

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Metalheads Are Happier Than You!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:00:20 GMT

Maybe, to you, Death Metal sounds like an animal enduring some kind of torture alongside an explosion in a giant metal fabrication factory. Well, guess what, those of us who listen to that music are happier and nicer people than everyone else! Professor Bill Thompson, who is associated with a number of Australian universities, has proven this in a number of incredible studies and he's here to confirm that Dave is nicer and happier than Neil. As if that wan't enough for you, Part 1 sees Dave explore the wildest and most debaucherous behaviour of heavy metals craziest stars. He and Neil get very intimate with a certain bodypart of Rod Stewart that NOBODY asked for!

Professor Bill Thompson

Professor: Faculty of Society and Design

Bond University, QLD, Australia

Professor Emeritus

Distinguished Professor 2017-

Macquarie University, NSW, Australia

Adjunct Professor

University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's

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Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis Sciences Shit Up!

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:00:37 GMT

Neuroscientist by day, TV quizzer by night, this week’s episode sees Daragh ’The Menace’ Ennis from ITV’s the Chase drops some quality Nobel prize knowledge. The study of one animal has led to more Nobel prizes than any other apparently. Rathcoole’s finest explains all.

And as a little trivia aperitif Neil fills Dave in on the oldest company in the world and the most macabre ant in the world.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

To listen to Dave on the radio it's

https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808

For more info on Neil's gigs see

www.neildelamere.com/gigs

Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-insect-uses-its-victims-carcasses-as-camouflage-83656246/

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/japanese-adoption-rates-majority-adult-men-a7524301.html

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This History Of Sleep

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:34 GMT

Did we always sleep the way we do now? Is Dave’s ability to sleep anywhere a talent or the sign of a man addled by life?

On this week’s pod Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor for Sleep Advisor and a Certified Sleep Science Coach explains the history of sleep and how that most fundamental aspect of our daily cycle has changed.

Part 1 sees Dave’s whistle-stop tour of the nocturnal habits of certain animals.

*Warning*

Includes the immortal phrase “’licking the ants out of the mound”.

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

For more info on Neil's gigs see

To listen to Dave on the radio it's

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/john-cazale-the-godfather-anniversary

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Performance Enhancing Poison

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:00:20 GMT

On this weeks episode, comedian Nic Sampson joins the lads to delve into the topic of his award winning show, Marathon 1904. May we present the Olympic marathon when only 14 people finished and some had be poisoned? Sure, where else would you get it?

And we know you’ve waited long enough. Did Neil and Dave get the new word into Irish? We have an update!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

Sources:

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/the-subbuteo-story-how-a-war-veteran-cum-egg-collector-invented-britains-legendary-tabletop-favourite

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The Greatest Heist In History

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:54 GMT

In this week's episode, Dave wants to tell us about the world's greatest ever heist, how one man pulled it off and moved an entire industry to the other side of the world! Along the way, we'll also learn how Formula 1 is helping to make the planet greener and we'll do that with the help of the effortlessly brilliant, Dr. Kit Chapman. Kit has written an incredible book, linked below, called Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save The World.

In the first part, the lads will transport you to the wonderful surrounds of Malahide Castle for our first ever outdoor episode! Dave will tell us about the Irish woman who drove backwards over a mountain in Pakistan on purpose and a car that gets one mile to 22 gallons (this is not a typo)!

Dr. Kit's book:

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Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Can We Get A Word Into A Language?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:00:56 GMT

How does a word get into a language? We don't mean English, where it seems to just get absorbed like booze into your bloodstream (see last week's podcast).

What about French, or Scots Gallic or Irish?

On this week's episode the lads are joined by Donncha Ó Cróinín, Chief Terminologist at Foras Na Gaeilge ,to explain the process by which a word gets into Irish. Who decides? How do they decide? More importantly can the lads get a new word considered by the committee and then receive their seal of approval?

Part one, acts as your language warm up as Neil explains to Dave just how Sesame Street revealed some of the nuances of African American English and the boys go swimming in Offaly.

For more info on Neil's gigs see:

To listen to Dave on the radio it's:

https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/06/the-habitual-be-why-cookie-monster-be-eating-cookies-whether-he-is-eating-cookies-or-not.html

Sources:

Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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How To Get Drunk Quicker!

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:00:02 GMT

Welcome back! This is Season 4 of Why Would You Tell Me That?!

If you're new to the show, you can go back and check out all the previous episodes. There are 39 to choose from!

In this week's Season Opener, Dave has brought a celebrity to us from the other side of the world. Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki is an Australian doctor, physicist, engineer, radio host, TikTok star and, most importantly, an amazing guest expert for the show. He covers everything from where does fat go when you lose it, to why some people don't feel pain, to belly button fluff and, incredibly, which mixer will get you drunk quicker, the Diet option or the Full-Sugar one!

Also, in Part 1, Neil tells us when you can see him on Countdown again and Dave might just have stumped the quizmeister himself with a doozy of a question!

Enjoy!

Dr Karl on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkarl

Dr Karl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_karl/

Dr Karl's website: https://drkarl.com

Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil Delamere

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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LIVE EPISODE - THE IRISHMAN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:00:57 GMT

It's time for our bonus live episode with Diarmuid Gavin from April 2023!

Before the launch of season 4, we present a bonus live episode!

Recorded in the lovely surrounds of Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, the lads chat to everyone’s favourite plant botherer, Diarmuid Gavin.

Of course, because it’s WWYTMT, Diarmuid doesn’t expound on his favourite plant but details the story of the Irishman who changed an airport, a town, a country and how everybody in the world flies. What a topic! What a man!

Part 1 sees Dave and Neil exchange aviation and space trivia,

I’ll see your “first meal consumed on the moon” and raise you “how to get through airport customs without being cavity searched”.

Season 4 coming Wednesday, June 28th, 2023!

Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore

Edited by Cathal Minogue

Music by Dave Moore

Artwork by Ray McDonnell

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Throwing Turf At A Corpse!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:00:48 GMT

Sick of being sad at the departure of a loved one? Ever want to get married at a funeral? Feel like manipulating a corpse like a marionette?

Join the lads this week as they chat to Margaret Bonass Madden to find out about the games that Irish people played, and in some places still play, during wakes.

Think Weekend At Bernie's meets Angela's Ashes.

And as a bonus in part 1 Neil explains the strangest last will and testament ever uncovered and the lengths some people will go to to avoid being buried alive.

Also, that's a wrap for Season 3! Thank you all so much for listening and getting touch. Back in June with Season 4 and that special live episode between now and then!

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/people-feared-being-buried-alive-so-much-they-invented-these-special-safety-coffins-180970627/

Sources

https://books.google.ie/books?id=iTpa6IH3XHMC&pg=PR5&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Stork_Derby

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The Coldest Village On Earth!

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:40 GMT

This week, you'll need to wrap up to listen to the tales that YouTuber, Kiun B, tells us! She's from Yakutsk in Sakha, the largest AND COLDEST republic in Russia. Temperatures regularly reach -70 degrees and that leads to a whole different way of life. Buildings on stilts, cars running all winter long and an Italian on a bicycle! Her stories are incredible. In Part 1, Dave tells us all about places you probably don't want to live, including the most densely populated place on earth ever with more than 1,000,000 people per square kilometre! Squidgy!

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Wanna Win A Nobel Prize? Drink Milk!

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:00:30 GMT

Dan Schreiber is what is known as a "QI Elf". He is one of the people who researches and comes up with the facts for this incredible BBC Quiz Show. He's also part of one of our favourite podcasts, No Such Thing As A Fish. This man has facts for days but the one he wants us to learn about today is that those very smart people who win Nobel Prizes sometimes become very not nice people at all! As if that wasn't enough, we also uncover why Veronica Broderick's Balkan Donkey makes the world's most expensive cheese!

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Wojtek the Bear!

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:10 GMT

This episode is WILD! Literally. Dave wants to tell us all about a wild bear who joined the Polish Army and rose up the ranks tp become a corporal! He drank beer, caught a spy in the showers and even fought on the front line! You have to hear this story and Dave has managed to source an incredible expert in Summer O'Brien, the Collections and Engagement Manager of Eden Camp Modern History Museum in the UK. As if that wasn't enough, Dave does a King Julien, the fat-tailed Lemur impersonation! Enjoy!

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Monopoly Lied To You!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:00:59 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're the car, the top hat or the dog, Monopoly told you porkies! I know, right?!? This week the lads chat to Mary Pilon, journalist with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favourite Board Game". It turns out we need to know about who really invented Monopoly and why her contribution was airbrushed out of the story!

As they're in the realms of games, Neil has arranged a special bonus guest to fire out fact bombs for Part 1. That's right, the host of the most iconic UK gameshow of all time, Countdown, joins them. It's the one and only Colin Murray!

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James Bond Had A Cat On His License Plate!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:25 GMT

In this week's episode, Dave enlists the help of some TikTok royalty to explain why James Bond ended up designing car license plates with a cat on them! Ethan the License Plate Guy joins the lads to explain all about the world of collectible and valuable license plates! We also learn about the $100,000,000 Volvo (this is not a typo) and why horse have got a blood feud against Dave and his family!

Follow Ethan here: https://www.tiktok.com/@licenseplatetok or here: https://www.instagram.com/licenseplatetok/

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The 900-Year-Old ATM!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:00:12 GMT

Arise, Sir Dave and Sir Neil!

This week, with the help of their best named expert so far, historian Turtle Bunbury, the lads look at the toughest, wealthiest warrior monks of all time, the Knights Templar. Polish that armour, sharpen that lance and see why the Templars basically operated a 900-year-old ATM. If that's not enough, part one sees Neil explain why your great granny might have dressed up like a couch every so often.

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https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/victorian-mothers-hidden-photos-their-babies/611347/

Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2013/dec/02/hidden-mothers-victorian-photography

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The Irishman Who Gave Us The Oscars

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:27 GMT

In this week's episode, Dave wants to tell Neil about The Oscars. Not The Oscars in 2023 but The Oscars in general and how an irishman is key to it all. With the help of the Historian in Residence at EPIC, Catherine Healy, we learn about Cedric Gibbons, the man with 39 Oscar nominations, 11 wins and the fact that he designed the Oscars statuette. We also encounter a man twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty and a woman from Scotland who swam, cycled and ran her way into the Academy Awards!

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Blind Mind's Eye

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:20 GMT

magine your front door. Can you see it in your mind’s eye? Well some people can’t visualize in this way. The medical term for this is ‘aphantasia” and this week Neil and Dave talk to cognitive neurologist Professor Adam Zeman who not only studies the condition but also coined the term.

Combine this part 2 with a part 1 in which you learn why you’d paint a cow to look like a zebra and why you might not want to be named Kevin iif you live n France! Don’t tell us we aren’t spoiling you.

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