Best Random Topics With Jack Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking the Quantum Universe: From Schrödinger's Cat to Quantum Tunneling 11:14

21h ago11:14

11:14

Welcome to episode 14 of "Random Topics with Jack" as we embark on a captivating journey into the mysterious realm of quantum physics. This episode diverges from our previous discussion on anime, aiming to break down the bizarre and captivating concepts within the quantum world in a way that's engaging and accessible, without diving into complex ma…

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Jetskis 🌊 and Byron Bay 🧘 with Special Guest! 54:43

1d ago54:43

54:43

Have you listened to Dave's new podcast series "Slippery Slope"? Special guest Mandy Nolan! Live from Byron Bay. But what does Byron Bay have to do with Jetskis? Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music It's a Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-gl…

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Introducing "Slippery Slope", a true crime series from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes 30:35

7d ago30:35

30:35

It’s about Mount Isa and a missing... waterslide. Out every Wednesday over four weeks. This episode, an introduction to one of the most remote and fascinating Australian towns. Is it a town built around a mine or a mine built near a town? Don't worry the locals like Cogho, Shae, Rob Katter (son of Bob!) will let you know. Hosted by comedians Dave O…

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Dettol, Twinings Tea and Weetabix 🏡 39:28

4d ago39:28

39:28

Domestic bliss! Link to the answer Lovefood.com Thinking Music Weetbix ad Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Lookin…

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Who Can Fix the Housing Crisis - NYT Pundits, German Shepherds, or Bilbo Baggins? 51:46

9d ago51:46

51:46

Jason, Rob, and Asher are taking out a huge, unaffordable mortgage on the housing crisis. What’s behind the shortage in housing? Why is it that no one, except canine Tik Tok influencers with billion-dollar bank accounts, can afford to own a home? While mainstream pundits press for an energy-blind buildout of desert sprawl and gleaming towers of gla…

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Dave O'Neil, Amy Poehler and Jack Black 😂 51:37

15d ago51:37

51:37

All comedians. But that's not it. Link to the answer The Ringer Thinking Music Dave's standup ;) This one too. Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwo…

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Dive into the World of Anime: From Shonen to Studio Ghibli 17:22

16d ago17:22

17:22

Welcome to this electrifying episode of Random Topics with Jack, where we embark on a vibrant exploration of the world of anime. Swapping our pajamas for something more dynamic, we dive into the rich tapestry of anime, a cultural powerhouse that has influenced fashion, music, and storytelling globally. Join us as we explore popular anime genres, st…

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Anzacs 🎖️ and Subway 🥙 45:15

22d ago45:15

45:15

The legendary Australian and New Zealand soldiers who had a pretty rough time, thanks to the English. And the well known sandwich with bread that's often not very rough at all, thanks to the Americans. Link to the answer News.com.au Thinking Music Make believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com…

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Bunkers, Bazookas, and Bespoke Moats: How to Be Safe in an Unsafe World 42:13

23d ago42:13

42:13

The world has gone bunking mad. The bespoke security industry is burying bunkers stocked with arsenals of automatic rifles and surrounded by flaming moats. Is there a better way to prepare for the polycrisis, the zombie apocalypse, or whatever hard times are on the horizon? Jason, Rob, and Asher have some fun at the expense of the bunker builders b…

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Picasso 🖼️ and Africa 🌍 28:15

25d ago28:15

28:15

The legendary Spanish artist and the massive continent. Could be anything! Just to be clear - this episode was recorded before the Australian Federal Election. Link to the answer The Collector Thinking Music Daktari Theme Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-r…

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Unlock the Secrets of Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Chronotypes, and Disorders 18:04

1M ago18:04

18:04

In this episode of 'Random Topics with Jack,' host Jack takes listeners on an enlightening journey into the world of sleep. Shifting gears from our previous episode's cosmic adventures, we delve into the fundamental and equally fascinating topic of sleep. This episode is packed with insights and expert tips aimed at optimizing your rest and rejuven…

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Gold Coast Meter Maids 🛑 and The Bee Gees (The Beatles) 🕺 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

With a Special Guest all the way from the Gold Coast! SPOILER: It's Brian Mannix! Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Simon Pegg Youtube Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original …

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It Was Never Your Democracy Anyway: Thomas Linzey on Rethinking the Constitution 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

Democracy and environmental protection have two things in common: (1) they’re both supposed to be enshrined in the laws of the United States and (2) they’re both under severe attack right now. Asher speaks with Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights to uncover how the source code of the U.S. Constitution and the body of…

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Gossip 🤐 and Childbirth 🤰 38:05

1M ago38:05

38:05

A forthcoming child generates plenty of chatter! Link to the answer Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada Thinking Music Amy Schumer on Mother's Day Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media…

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Lobsters 🦞 and Pineapples 🍍 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

The strongest contenders for the highest "two of my favourite things" reaction among listeners. Could it be a sweet and savoury surf and turf? Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music A jungle Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - check out Lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-d…

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Exploring the Mind-Bending Alcubierre Drive: The Future of Faster-than-Light Travel 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

Welcome to episode 11 of Random Topics with Jack, where we unravel the captivating and sometimes controversial concepts that influence our grasp of the universe. In this episode, we dive into the mesmerizing concept of the Alcubierre Drive, a speculative idea proposed by Mexican physicist Miguel Alcubierre in 1994, which suggests a framework for ac…

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Schnitzels 🥘 and Marching 🎖️ 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

Have you joined the Somehow Related Facebook Group? Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created …

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Going #2: The Dueling Rules of Nature That Every Good Earthling Needs to Know 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

Happy Earth Day! There are two concepts that every person should understand to be a better Earthling: entropy and self-organization. It seems like a paradox, but systems on Earth are simultaneously breaking down into disorder and arranging themselves into complex superorganisms. Everything on Earth (well, really in the whole universe) is subject to…

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Bryan Cranston 🎭 and Charles Manson 🎶 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Warning - one half of this podcast is about a cult leader involved in a series of murders. You might know Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle, Trumbo, or some of his award winning roles in the theatre. Link to the answer Youtube Thinking Music Youtube Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.…

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Snow Globes ❄️ and Surgery 🏥 40:02

2M ago40:02

40:02

One is definitely more complicated than the other. Link to the answer Smithsonian Magazine Thinking Music Mitchell and Webb Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Ar…

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Even AI Chatbots Hate Us: The Rise of the New Luddites, with Brian Merchant 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Who knew that the breakthrough moment of AI sentience would come from interacting with an annoying neo-Luddite? After failing to raise a single dollar for PCI’s newest initiative — the $350 billion Transdisciplinary Institute for Phalse Prophet Studies and Education (TIPPSE) — Jason, Rob, and Asher devise the only profitable pitch for raising capit…

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Snakes and Ladders 🐍 and the Hindu Religion 🛕 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

The classic board game and one of the world's oldest religions. Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artw…

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The Mathematical Symphony: Unveiling the Hidden Patterns in Music 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

Welcome to Episode 10 of "Random Topics with Jack," where we dive into the intriguing concepts that shape our understanding of the world. In this episode, we delve into the captivating topic of the mathematics behind music. This isn't about the straightforward algebra or geometry you might expect; instead, we explore the secret language of sound, d…

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Fragrance, Barack Obama, Marylin Monroe and Michael Jackson 4️ 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

A few things to cover. Thank you to our special guest Mark Mitchell! His son's perfume - perdrisatperfume.com Dave's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! BOOK NOW! Apple Podcasts? Leave a review! Annnndddd, it's a four-way! Link to the answer The Guardian Thinking Music Old Spice TV ad Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More …

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A Temporary Techno Stunt: Tom Murphy on Falling out of Love with Modernity 54:21

3M ago54:21

54:21

Recovering technology booster Tom Murphy visits Crazy Town to discuss his journey from shooting lasers at the moon, to trying to "solve" the energy predicament, to falling out of love with modernity itself. Asher, Jason, Rob, and Tom discuss the roots and short-lived nature of modernity, which has not only shaped the world we inhabit but conquered …

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Colgate 🦷 and Lasagne 🍅 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Dave's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! BOOK NOW! The toothpaste company and the Italian dish (cooked in a dish)? Something about the layers in the toothpaste? Apple Podcasts? Leave a review! Link to the answer Prospect Magazine Thinking Music Colgate Ring of Confidence Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the sh…

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Spongebob SquarePants 🧽 and Mushrooms 🍄 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

Apple Podcasts? Leave a review! The loveable undersea character and, how would you describe mushrooms? These two topics don't share a habitat, so what could it be?! Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-an…

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Eating the Future: The NY Times Goes Full Ecomodernist on Food and Farming 47:00

3M ago47:00

47:00

How will we feed people living in the megacities of the 21st century, especially while confronting climate chaos and the depletion of fossil fuels and fossil water? According to the mainstream media: ecomodernism! Massive deployment of technology on factory farms and an extreme ramp-up of industrialization will save the day – right? RIGHT?!? If you…

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Burke & Wills 👣 and a Chinese Gong 👂 37:17

4M ago37:17

37:17

Apple Podcasts? Leave a review! The two famous Australian explorers that set off from Melbourne. And an Oriental instrument that you'll know about if someone sets it off. FYI - gongs are over 3,500 years old and were used for communication on the battlefield. Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music Make Believe! Support the podcasts you enjoy -…

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Chocolate Chronicles: From Mesoamerican Currency to Modern Delicacy 20:04

4M ago20:04

20:04

Welcome to episode 9 of "Random Topics with Jack," where we delve into the fascinating world of chocolate. Join your host, Jack, as he takes you on a journey from the ancient Mesoamericans, who first cultivated cacao, to the modern-day chocolate delights we indulge in today. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of chocolate's rich history, b…

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Dave Chappelle 😂 and Prince 🟣🌧️ + Special Guest! 43:14

4M ago43:14

43:14

Two very talented people from the USA. And one from Australia! It's Nazeem Hussain! Link to the answer Wikipedia Thinking Music YouTube Support the podcasts you enjoy - lenny.fm More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/ Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit …

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Being lost at sea ⛵ and the Jubilee Clip 🔧 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

See Dave in Adelaide! 8 - 10 March, 2025 Everyone knows what being lost at sea is. But if you don't know the Jubilee clip, it's a handy clip that goes around hoses. It's usually all metal with a worm screw on the side. As you turn the screw that tightens the grip on the hose. Pretty neat. Links to the answer Jubilieeclips.co.uk Thinking Music Make …

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