Somehow Related With Dave O'neil & Glenn Robbins

The slinky was invented soon after the Second World War, so it's not an invention story.And it was definitely an American that invented the toy.A coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam.Special guest on this episode too.Someone with intimate experience of the Vietnam-American War. Enjoying the show? Let a friend know! Links to the AnswerPopularMechanics.comWikipedia Thinking MusicYouTube Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Possibly two fading arts - tea's getting a run from coffee and cyber crime is certainly making the tanks look slow.Tell a friend about the show or share it on your socials.And search for Somehow Related on Facebook to join our private group. Links to the AnswerWikipediaWe Are The Mighty Thinking MusicLipton Tea ad 1987 Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're too short to get on any of the rides... but they're definitely Somehow Related. Links to the answerHistory.comBBC Magazine99percentinvisible.org Thinking musicDisney Commercial Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The obvious go-to is The Count on Sesame Street, but that might lead you astray.Vampires, like counting, are varied and complex. Links to the answerWikipediaCuriosity.com Thinking musicThe Count - Sesame Street Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of our favourite funny actors?Glenn Robbins, host of Somehow Related, and Jon Lovitz, he's acted in a few things too. Thanks to Simon Lindsay for suggesting this topic.Simon also suggested Babe Ruth and Cabbage.You can too. Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Links to the answerWikipedia Thinking musicYoutube: SeinfeldNot thinking music, but mentioned - Chris Farley, motivational speaker on SNL Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hmm. Neither completely flat but very different size, colour, shape, purpose and many more.So how are they Somehow Related?Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related. Links to the answerNew York TimesCoordinates SocietyView a computer model Thinking musicYoutube: Earthquake Trailer Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL GUEST!Regular listeners will have heard about him but for the first time he joins the show.Is there a Swiss breed of cat? Join the Facebook Group for Somehow Related.  Thinking musicYouTube: Toonces the Cat Links to the answerThe LocalSwissInfo.ch Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big man in the little country, donating life saving body parts - Somehow Related?There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related.  Thinking musicDave Allen - Religous Joke Links to the answerReutersThe Telegraph Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's the push variety of lawn mower and adjustable variety of spanner.Something to ponder when you're tinkering in the shed.Glenn and Dave delve into how these two could be Somehow Related, and no it's not because they're both sold at a hardware store! Thinking musicYouTube: Sidchrome ad 1960s Links to the answerWikipedia There's a Facebook Group for Somehow Related.  Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The famed author and famed magazine.A little imagination could create many scenarios where the two could cross paths knowing Mr Dahl's history.While you're here, join the Facebook Group and let a friend know about the show. Thinking MusicThe Dentist and the Crocodile, Roald Dahl Links to the answerWikipediaThe New Yorker - article  Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, up in the sky!It's a rug!It's a lamp shade!It's a hot dog for $1!Hold on.The most super of super heroes and Sweden's homely gift to the world? Links to the answerCNN Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe not remarkable to everyone but this episode's topics can be close to a few hearts.We remembered the slogan "Life's pretty straight without Twisties" pretty easily, but animal feed taglines or ads didn't come so readily.If you're Gen X and from Australia you might remember this lesson in advertising - Twisties ad 1980s Links to the answerTedium (with a great video)The IndependentThe Huffington PostTwisties Wikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

One is 324 metres tall, the other goes on chips (and other things, yes, not just chips). Thinking music: YouTube - How To Make A Basic VinaigretteMentioned at the start, Glenn is doing a show with Kitty Flanagan. Check out dates and tickets here. Links to the answerTheEngineer.co.ukGustave Eiffel Wikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tall Prime Minister who did a lot in less than three years and the white stuff from cows.Old enough to remember school milk? Links to the answerAustralian Food History TimelineSMH: School milk program: a resounding 'yuck' Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas!A Christmas themed episode that might add to the festive conversations if you're celebrating with friends or family.Also good for a road trip.Check out the Somehow Related Facebook Group too! Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cute bear from Peru and former Top Gear now The Grand Tour star.Conversational doughnuts and animated predictions from Dave and Glenn to draw these two topics together.Liking the show? Let a friend know!They can find Somehow Related with Glenn and Dave anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to the answerTheTelegraph.co.ukWikipediaBuzz.ie Thinking MusicYoutube - Jeremy Clarkson recounts altercations on The Graham Norton ShowJustWatch.com - Find where to watch The Graham Norton Show where you are Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Suppo

There's a big difference between the two. Obviously.But together they've changed the world.Wasps and paper?Wasps.... and paaaaaper.Wasps. And paper.Wasps. Paper. Wasps. Paper. Links to the answerWikipedia - history of paperWikipedia - Four Great InventionsSumner Lab UK - Wasps Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Looking for another podcast?Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let a friend know about the show and join the Facebook Group. Search for Somehow Related.This episode, the respected profession and a not so appreciated, but still extremely popular, past time. Links to the AnswerUSA TodayMashableMedicalXpress Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast!Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tell a friend about Somehow Related.Let them know about this episode, it's about the famous natural philosopher and the place that prints all the money. And that it's hosted by Glenn and Dave having good chats.Get along to the Facebook Group too.Check out the link to the answer below - only at the end though! Link to the answerWikipedia Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast!Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you're here, let a friend know about the show!Are you Jewish? Does this ring a bell? Or a gragger?Tough to see Rabbis and Speed Dating coming together in some sort of union but somehow they do! Link to the answerNew York Times Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Find another podcast!Halliday Wine Companion - celllaring insights from the best in the wine industry.Scale Up - Australian businesses that have overcome the startup struggle to reach over $100m.The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.