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