Best Queue Popped Podcasts (2025)

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Whatchamacallit?!? 59:40

20d ago59:40

59:40

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…

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Nuns' Brains In Jars 53:22

27d ago53:22

53:22

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 …

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The David Attenborough of Tea Cups! 55:09

1M ago55:09

55:09

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…

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The Big Irish Head On You 52:39

1M ago52:39

52:39

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? …

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The Queue-rious Science of Queuing! 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

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 a…

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Make It Rain, Adolf 50:23

2M ago50:23

50:23

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 ap…

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Who Owns The Moon? 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

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 al…

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Speak Like an Irish Person 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

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,…

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The Man Who Rescues Pop Songs 59:31

3M ago59:31

59:31

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 …

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Does Hollywood Want To Kill Us? 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

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…

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The Greatest Scam in History 1:06:26

4M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

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 i…

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How to Lose The Tour de France But Still Win! 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

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…

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The 100-Year Lie 52:56

5M ago52:56

52:56

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. …

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Chevy Chase, a Famous Rock Band and a Dildo! 56:16

5M ago56:16

56:16

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, t…

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The Time a Tree Nearly Started a War 53:23

5M ago53:23

53:23

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 daughter…

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The Secrets of Menus! 52:19

6M ago52:19

52:19

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 answe…

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How to Win a Penalty Shoot Out 1:07:33

6M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

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’…

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Why Ireland Used To Be Called Scotland! 47:16

6M ago47:16

47:16

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 Delamer…

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Teabagging A Kangaroo! 57:01

9M ago57:01

57:01

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 Tumblewe…

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£36,000 In A Suitcase? I Should Call The Police! 1:12:42

9M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

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, t…

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The King Of England Holds Up Your Trousers 1:07:13

9M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

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 m…

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Sharks Have No Bones And Your Cat Is A Psychopath! 1:10:23

9M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

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 Minoritie…

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Exploding Head Syndrome And The History Of The Brain 1:06:27

10M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

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 synd…

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Space is F**king Terrifying! 1:12:17

10M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

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 to…

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Why You'd Paint Racoons To Glow In The Dark 1:00:59

10M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

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 choco…

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Misophonia And Why The Elephant Upstairs Is In A Waistcoat! 1:06:57

10M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

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, in…

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Cleopatra and The Arc de Triomphe 1:04:20

11M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

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 …

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You Can Have The Dead Body But I’m Keeping The Arm! 1:02:34

11M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

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 o…

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Everything You Know About Italian Food Is Wrong 54:14

1y ago54:14

54:14

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 presi…

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From Slave To Senator! The Fascinating Life Of Robert Smalls! 58:39

1y ago58:39

58:39

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…

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Myth Of The Alpha Wolf 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

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 …

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The World's First Roadtrip! 56:46

1y ago56:46

56:46

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! Eve…

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The Man Who Invented Baileys 49:49

1y ago49:49

49:49

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 o…

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The Man Who Turned Down The Moon! 59:00

1y ago59:00

59:00

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…

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Why France Banned Sundays 1:03:53

1y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

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 Sund…

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Steel Grandpa! 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

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. A…

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Jose Monkey Knows Where You Are! 55:34

1y ago55:34

55:34

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 …

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Stings, Bites and YouTube Views! 53:47

1y ago53:47

53:47

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…

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The Dictator Who Rigged The Eurovision 1:03:29

1+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

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, jou…

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Hitler's List Of Mullingar Petrol Stations 57:10

1+ y ago57:10

57:10

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…

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Why You'd Stick Your Tooth In Your Eye 59:53

1+ y ago59:53

59:53

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 …

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Metalheads Are Happier Than You! 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

59:03

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 …

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Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis Sciences Shit Up! 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

51:59

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…

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This History Of Sleep 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

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 …

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Performance Enhancing Poison 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

53:15

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 up…

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The Greatest Heist In History 58:14

1+ y ago58:14

58:14

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 writte…

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Can We Get A Word Into A Language? 55:31

1+ y ago55:31

55:31

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…

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How To Get Drunk Quicker! 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

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 h…

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LIVE EPISODE - THE IRISHMAN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

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 p…

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Throwing Turf At A Corpse! 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

53:51

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.…

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