Why Would You Tell Me That?
Award-winning comedians and broadcasters Neil Delamere and Dave Moore take turns seeking out incredible things they think everyone, including their co-host, should know. In each episode, with the help of a genuine expert, one of them answers the question, 'Why Would You Tell Me That?!' The podcast is presented and produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore, with editing by Cathal Minogue and music by Dave Moore.
Episodes
The Coldest Cash Machine
Neil tells us about the remotest ATM on Earth and how Jimmy Carter made a show of himself in Poland.Meanwhile Dave has compiled a list of the most expensive items rich people have purchased.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited
Bonus 06 - Midlands Mischief
Barra has sent in another twisted "would you rather" question, which Neil poses to Dave.New full episodes every Thursday.Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'BrienMusic by Da
Bonus 05 - VIP Dave
Dave is back from the Champion's League final in Budapest where he was treated a bit too well.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'BrienMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
Baggiest Gusset
This week on WWYTMT, Dave looks at the repressive but quirky dictatorship of Turkmenistan and Neil gets into too much detail on why this year's winter Olympics had the weirdest doping scandal in its history,https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/06/penisgate-winter-olympics-ski-jumpers-acid-penis-health-risks-explainerTo listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-m
Bonus 04 Dave's Phone
Neil puts forward a reader's question: who is the most famous person in Dave's phone?New full episodes every Thursday.Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'Brien Hosted on Aca
Bonus 03 Slowjamastan Responds
Emergency podcast as the Dave and Neil have gotten back the results of their Slowjamastani citizenship applications.New full episodes every Thursday.Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by
Liars EXPOSED!
This week, Neil bravely exposes the truth behind lies. When do children learn to lie? Do animals lie? How can you tell when someone isn't telling the truth?Richard Wiseman's "The truth about lying and laughing"https://www.theguardian.com/science/2007/apr/21/weekendmagazineTo listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neilde
Bonus 02 - Superpowers
For the first few weeks the Tuesday bonus will be selected highlights from the (now paused) Patreon so that everyone gets to hear them. Enjoy the full discussion that sprang from Barra's superpowers question.New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://ww
Bonus 01 - Betrayal
In the first of our twice weekly bonus episodes between the main episodes, Neil confronts Dave for choosing Roy Keane over their friendship.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'BrienMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by R
The Sultan of Slowjamastan
This week, Dave hears strange voices in his house late at night and makes a chilling discovery and the lads become naturalised citizens of The Republic of Slowjamastan.Sources:https://www.slowjamastan.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQxTh2IfK1QSupport the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/cw/whywouldyoutellmethatTo listen to Dave on the radio check outh
Sexy Prime
This week, Neil tells us why Uber knows how much battery your phone has left and how lucky people see the world.Then Dave gives us a maths grind on prime numbers and the world of tiramisu will never be the same againSources: https://www.tiktok.com/@theronanfarrow/video/7605700735228972318Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode. https://www.patreon.com/cw/whywouldyoutellm
The Italian Dinny Byrnes
Dave cautionary tells us of Action Park, the most dangerous theme park ever badly imagineered and Neil explains the phenomenon of the umarell, the retired men in Italy who spend their days watching building sites.Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode.https://www.patreon.com/cw/WhyWouldYouTellMeThatTo listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To
Unlucky Numbers & Sneezes
Neil tell us about unlucky numbers and the numerology behind them and Dave somehow does the same for sneezing.Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode.https://www.patreon.com/cw/WhyWouldYouTellMeThathttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34259108To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinv
Buses & Funny Walks
There's double value on this week's show as the lads brought two facts each. Dave wants to rave about the bustopia that is Bogotá, Columbia but goes down a dark route.Neil demonstrates the lengths and depths actors will go to prepare for a role with the story of how David Suchet perfected Hercule Poirot's signature walk.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/07/headway/bogota-bus-sys
Lego and the Queen's Shoes
Dave is high on meeting Manchester United, so Neil gets away with another ad read and a outer space story about morning glory. Dave turns things around with the weird history of Lego. Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode.https://www.patreon.com/cw/whywouldyoutellmethatTo listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check
The Le Mans 420 and the President's Secret Surgery
This week, Dave brings us the story of the daredevil Whittington brothers who used their ill-gotten drug-trafficking gains to buy their way into the Le Mans 24 hour.And Neil reveals how America’s 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland, underwent top secret facial surgery on a yacht. Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6887570/https://classiccar.co.nz/2017-12-11-wild-history-th
Arctic Adventures and Salty Romans
The fact-based podcast returns but this time indefinitely. They're done with seasons, there's a video version on Youtube and a Patreon with a weekly bonus episode for members.Neil thrills with the story of a mighty Danish explorer who carried out several feats in his extraordinary life and Dave explains how the Romans were mad for salt.Sources:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kf92Support the s
Why Would You Tell Me That is back from Thursday April 2nd
The podcast returns next Thursday April 2nd in new and exciting ways.Like video on Youtube and bonus episodes via Patreon. To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tourFor the video version of the podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@WhyWouldYouTellMeThatpodcastPresented a
Gobbledygook And Silly Criminals
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-sue
TV’S ALF and Other Mavericks
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
The Mollasses Flood & The Cheese Consortium!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio
Boozing In Parliament
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
Insert Feather Here!
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
Who Are the Real Ghostbusters?
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!To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere
A to Z! From Aardwolves to the Zambian Space Race!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-14
The Secretive Billionaire Food Family
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.To listen to
My Humps, My Humps, My Lovely Camel Humps!
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!To listen to
The Island That Moves From Country To Country
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 Fr
How To Hypnotise A Chicken
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 d
The Man Who Eats Everything
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
That Footballer Has No Belly Button!
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?To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/
The Irishman Who Invented Hot Chocolate!
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 remain
Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttp
Do You Fancy Your Ma?
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 outTo listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on his current tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/brit
When Popes Go Wild
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome To Bookland
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.To listen to Dave on the radio, check outhttps://www.t
The Birth of Incredifax
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.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour check outwww.neildelam
Get Those Pineapples Out Of McDonald's!
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. To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on tour c
The 12-Day Traffic Jam
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
Skin Me And Hang Me On Your Wall!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio, check outh
Dave Is A Fungi
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 adv
The Place That Is Everywhere All At Once
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 susta
That Fella In The Pub Is Dead!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio, check outh
Dancing Yourself To Death
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? To listen to Dave on the radio, check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732
Mice Do CPR!
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!To listen to Dave on the radio, check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732T
The Zoo's Most Expensive Animal
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
Whatchamacallit?!?
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 de
Nuns' Brains In Jars
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
The David Attenborough of Tea Cups!
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
The Big Irish Head On You
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
The Queue-rious Science of Queuing!
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
Make It Rain, Adolf
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 financia
Who Owns The Moon?
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 sell
Speak Like an Irish Person
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
The Man Who Rescues Pop Songs
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 onli
Does Hollywood Want To Kill Us?
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
The Greatest Scam in History
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 wil
How to Lose The Tour de France But Still Win!
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 spo
The 100-Year Lie
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
Chevy Chase, a Famous Rock Band and a Dildo!
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
The Time a Tree Nearly Started a War
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 surroun
The Secrets of Menus!
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
How to Win a Penalty Shoot Out
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 i
Why Ireland Used To Be Called Scotland!
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 MooreMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray M
Teabagging A Kangaroo!
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 Dela
£36,000 In A Suitcase? I Should Call The Police!
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
The King Of England Holds Up Your Trousers
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
Sharks Have No Bones And Your Cat Is A Psychopath!
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
Exploding Head Syndrome And The History Of The Brain
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
Space is F**king Terrifying!
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 “Safet
Why You'd Paint Racoons To Glow In The Dark
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 t
Misophonia And Why The Elephant Upstairs Is In A Waistcoat!
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 h
Cleopatra and The Arc de Triomphe
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. Thr
You Can Have The Dead Body But I’m Keeping The Arm!
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
Everything You Know About Italian Food Is Wrong
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
From Slave To Senator! The Fascinating Life Of Robert Smalls!
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 ai
Myth Of The Alpha Wolf
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
The World's First Roadtrip!
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, scient
The Man Who Invented Baileys
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
The Man Who Turned Down The Moon!
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
