Synopsis
Luke and Don take a look at the topics and trends that make them raise their eyebrows and wonder, what's that about?
Episodes
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#106 Elevators
01/09/2024 Duration: 48minThis episode is the beginning of a beautiful love affair between Don and Elevators. They share an undeniable chemistry, no lifts and butts about it! In social etiquette, we tackle talking during the trailers of a movie and other equally compelling movie theatre dilemmas.
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#105 The Olympics - Encore
31/07/2024 Duration: 40minWhat's that? A special encore of our smash hit Olympics episode from 2021. That's what! A grubby ratings grab that we're not above at all. Featuring 10 minutes of hot new content up front as we fumble our way to the old episode. It's a prolonged and unnecessarily long intro you don't want to miss.
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#104 Insomnia
30/06/2024 Duration: 47minIn this episode we toss and turn over insomnia.... Not in a dirty way, your mind is filthy, grow up. In social etiquette we figure out what to do when you avoid conflict at any cost when a kid is kicking your seat. And we talk more about Tongs than we anticipated.
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#103 Time Travel
31/05/2024 Duration: 48minIn this episode we explore time travel in incredible scientific detail. Just a couple of science boys chatting competently about quantum physics and general relativity. We also discuss nibbles.
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#102 Harold Holt
31/03/2024 Duration: 44minThis episode we go in search of the disappearing Australian prime minister, Harold Holt. He drowned. Or did he? Probably did. We also figure out exactly how many metres you need to chase your rubbish that’s blowing away in the wind before you can give up...we don't shy away from the big topics!
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#101 Pyramids
29/02/2024 Duration: 42minIn this episode we get to the bottom of pyramids. They're not bad actually, reasonably well built. Pointy. In social etiquette, we explore what to do when someone asks to borrow your stuff.
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The 100th Episode Special
31/01/2024 Duration: 59minJoin us as we celebrate one of the most significant human achievements since Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, What's That About's 100th episode. In what can only be described as the most naval gazing, self indulgent conversation in the history of human interaction, we take a trip down memory lane with an exclusive peek behind the podcasting curtain, as we deep dive into what we're about. Don't pinch yourself, Christmas hasn't come early this year, although you probably won't get a present this special..... We present to you, What's That About's 100th episode.
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#99 New Year's Resolutions (for other people)
01/01/2024 Duration: 48minIn this episode we sit down and reflect deeply on some New Year's Resolutions for other people, because we're fine...it's others that need to change. This is basically a list of small things that annoy us..... Also, in social etiquette, we tackle the delicate issue of who to catch up with when you're back in town for the holidays.
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#98 Why do child stars go off the rails?
30/11/2023 Duration: 46minThis episode we look at why child stars tend to go off the rails. It also includes a rare definition by the Luke's definition team. We also invent a tournament to find the best ever child star. It's a no holds barred child star smack down...guaranteed to be the sporting event of the year!
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#97 What makes a hit song?
31/10/2023 Duration: 49minIn this episode we get to the bottom of what makes a hit song. And just for a bit of fun, we release a hit song ourselves. Didn't take very long either, Not a big deal guys. In social etiquette we figure out how to handle a moment of great vulnerability - what to do when a toilet doesn't have a lock on the door.
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#96 Anonymous
25/09/2023 Duration: 46minThis episode we take a cautious look at Anonymous. Good guys doing good work in a good way. Please don't hack us, we're lovely. We also figure out the exact amount you need to contribute to a colleagues farewell card.
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#95 Chat GPT
09/07/2023 Duration: 43minThis episode we delve into Chat GPT. We could get used to topics that research themselves. For social etiquette, we head into the toilet stalls for yet another highbrow piece of sophisticated content. It's an episode not to be missed, unless you're busy this week.
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#94 Beards
19/06/2023 Duration: 42minThis episode we talk about beards, as well as whatever it is Luke calls that mildly furry thing on the bottom half of his face. We also discuss if it's ok to wear your bike helmet in the shops.
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#93 Longevity: How to live longer
05/05/2023 Duration: 40minThis episode we look at longevity- also known as doing all the boring stuff required to live a long life that just serves to prolong the misery of your final years. We also discuss whether to tell your workplace when it's your birthday!
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#92 The 2022 Christmas social etiquette extravaganza
21/12/2022 Duration: 29minThe final episode of the year is always our Christmas special. Guarateed to take some of the merry out of your Christmas. So pour yourself an extra large glass of eggnog (or the nog of your choice)....you're going to need it!
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#91 The Loch Ness Monster
07/12/2022 Duration: 45minIn this episode we do a giant bomb right into the depths of Loch Ness (naturally with an impressive splash). We also tackle the age old ethical dilemma: Do you have to mow your neighour's nature strip? (not a euphemism).
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#89 What makes someone attractive?
29/08/2022 Duration: 45minThis is a topic Luke and Don have long pondered during an existential crisis whilst staring deep into the mirror. Using their very asymmetrical faces, they get to the bottom of this mysterious topic. They also look back at some of their very unsuccessful attempts to "woo" the ladies.