Episodes
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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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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
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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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
https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732
To see Neil on tour check out
www.neildelamere.com/gigs
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.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/12/joey-chestnut-banned-nathans-hotdog-contest
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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
For more info on Neil's gigs see: www.neildelamere.com/gigs
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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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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
For more info on Neil's gigs see : www.neildelamere.com/gigs
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