Why Would You Tell Me That?Award-Winning Comedians and Broadcasters Neil Delamere and Dave Moore take turns seeking out incredible things they think everyone, including their co-host, should know. In each episode, with the help of a genuine expert, one of them will answer the question, “Why Would You Tell Me That?!” @neildelamerecomedy @davetodayfm @whywouldyoutellmethatPresented and Produced by Neil Delamere & Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 12:53
Neil and Dave answer some listener email and discover that wrapping schoolbooks in anything paper-based isn't just an Irish thing and the lads have a new challenge for…
Sep 27, 2026 · 14:48
Strap in and brace as Dave runs a gauntlet of abuse and aggrievement as he's only gone and jilted Neil at yet another Olympia show. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus…
Sep 24, 2026 · 43:54
Neil brings us the story of Jo Nagai, the 10-year old entomologist from Japan who rewrote the book on butterflies and Dave does a deep dive on orcas. 10-Year-Old Discovers That…
Sep 22, 2026 · 14:10
Neil caught up with his old Panel-mates on Mock The Week and listener Ian Martin took up Dave’s challenge of watching and reviewing the Simon Pegg movie that was made about the…
Sep 20, 2026 · 17:00
Neil had a big, busy week and you’re going to hear about it. From meeting the long-time listener with the submersible, to plane delays, to a last minute TV show booking, to…
Sep 17, 2026 · 33:35
This week, Neil lets Dave take the wheel and take us on an all-animal fact-finding expedition. From pigeons seeing in slow motion, to which animal has the strongest bite to the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 14:22
This bonus is a hero's journey as we cover Dave's mam's life of crime before Neil's more lucrative side hustle as a quiz show back-up makes the lads grow disillusioned with true…
Sep 13, 2026 · 11:22
Neil didn’t get to do this choice fact in the main episode so please enjoy the remarkable reason why humans and squirrels in medieval England gave each other leprosy.…
Sep 10, 2026 · 48:24
This week the UN voted to adopt a new map of the world, replacing the Mercator Projection that's been the standard since 1569. So we decided to reissue our 2022 episode where BBC…
Sep 8, 2026 · 13:19
New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732 To see Neil on…
Sep 6, 2026 · 13:40
A lot of people needed a shower after this year's mud-swamped Electric Picnic, but none more than Dave Moore. This is his story. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps…
Sep 3, 2026 · 40:07
On this week's high energy pod, Neil relates how Welsh footballer Mark Hughes played two different games for two different counties, in two different countries, on the one day.…
Sep 1, 2026 · 15:22
Dave reaches a milestone in parenting when he double books a (The) Weekend away. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to Dave on…
Aug 30, 2026 · 11:35
Neil explains how small talks is better for people than its reputation suggests and why he has always loved doing crowd work at his gigs. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus…
Aug 27, 2026 · 45:47
After a quick teaser for our brother podcast Prose Bros, where literary alphas maximize their bro tential, Dave tells us about the surprising journey of bubble wrap from novelty…
Aug 25, 2026 · 21:02
Please enjoy this bonus where Dave tests quiz-shark Neil with a geography teaser. Listener Paul has a tip for the pod on The Unkillable Soldier who retired to Cork, and the lads…
Aug 22, 2026 · 18:16
The podcast's Finnish correspondent Marko Silanterä returns with some gorgeous quirks of his language for polyglot Dave Moore.…
Aug 20, 2026 · 40:42
This week, Neil explains why India's vulture population has dwindled, a story of how the randomness butterfly effects can upset the balance of nature, and Dave tells us how the…
Aug 18, 2026 · 14:38
Michael in Kenmare asks the podcast - if they could be master of any method of transportation, what would it be? To listen to Dave on the radio check out…
Aug 16, 2026 · 14:07
Dave is dressed up for Croke Park to see Man Utd v Leeds and Neil learned a REALLY important safety tip for personal watercraft. To listen to Dave on the radio check out…
Aug 13, 2026 · 43:10
From the deck of Neil’s billionaire yacht comes three tales of pure fact. The life-saving reason you should always add washer fluid to your windscreen wiper reservoir, the family…
Aug 11, 2026 · 14:35
Dave springs a pop quiz for Neil and you can play along at home. It proves surprisingly hard, even for a winner of The Chase. To listen to Dave on the radio check out…
Aug 9, 2026 · 15:24
In this bonus, Dave tells us about taking a trip with his family to England, Neil was at the All-Ireland Hurling final as part of BBC's push to get the UK into GAA, and we even…
Aug 6, 2026 · 44:00
Dave leads with the unsolved mystery of the world's most expensive bonnet ornament and Neil reports on the Greek graveyard crisis, where the last few generations have been priced…
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:42
Since it came up lately, here is, for the first time to the public, Dave being asked to try a food blindfolded. Also a bonus fact about why scientists can never get that last…
Aug 2, 2026 · 13:43
Neil's grass has finally met the approval of his father-in-law thanks to his new robot lawnmower. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To…
Jul 30, 2026 · 37:54
Neil takes the helm this week with history's most far-reaching typos, from the medieval bibles that shook the church to the digital age of very embarrassing mistakes.…
Jul 28, 2026 · 10:59
Our (possibly only) Finnish listener Marko Silanterä has a brilliant email about saunas and long time fan Ronan has a head-melting would-you-rather for us. New full episodes…
Jul 26, 2026 · 9:47
In the final of our post-Odyssey broadcasts, listener Nick asks a great question: In the world of The Odyssey, what character would you end up being? New full episodes every…
Jul 23, 2026 · 34:44
To ease you through your World Cup comedown, Dave has the story of why Diego Maradona and his teammates weren't wearing their official kit when they won the 1986 final. New full…
Jul 21, 2026 · 13:05
Neil and Dave go deeper into the spectacle of The Odyssey and someone get on to the subject of "celebrity hall passes". (No real spoilers for the film; mild ones for the ancient…
Jul 18, 2026 · 24:54
Neil and Dave went to the fancy Irish premiere of The Odyssey together and had such a good time, they're recorded a Nolan trilogy of bonus episodes. No real spoilers for the…
Jul 16, 2026 · 38:02
Francis De Groot https://www.tiktok.com/@glasnevinceme... New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to Dave on the radio check out…
Jul 14, 2026 · 12:42
Prompted by listeners' emails, Dave and Neil share their least popular opinions and their popular culture recommendations. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on…
Jul 12, 2026 · 18:12
To finally make up for missing Neil’s big gig, Dave invites him to the fancy film premiere of the season. Then the first of the fan designs for our podcast crest arrives. Donate…
Jul 9, 2026 · 49:58
Dave and Neil debate on who the most famous person in the world might be before Dave gets into a butterfly effect deep dive on how the world wouldn't have Taylor Swift if it…
Jul 7, 2026 · 18:34
Dave has another tale from the Metallica Snake Pit but this one he probably shouldn't be telling anyone. Kirk Hammett played the legendry guitar Greeny a few feet from Dave which…
Jul 5, 2026 · 19:41
Life long Metallica fan Dave went to both of their Dublin concerts and tell us how he got into the legendary Snake Pit. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on…
Jul 2, 2026 · 43:23
Neil has the story of Francis De Groot, the Irishman infamous in Australia for interrupting the ribbon cutting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Dave wants to share his research…
Jun 30, 2026 · 10:35
Power listener Barra returns with more excellent "would you rather" questions for the lads. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to…
Jun 28, 2026 · 17:27
Dave survives a encounter with a messy wrap and the lads design WWYTMT's heraldic crest. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to…
Jun 25, 2026 · 40:57
Neil tells the legend of Ireland's greatest punter, Barney Curley, who pulled off the greatest betting coup in history. And Dave explains how the Mona Lisa only became world…
Jun 23, 2026 · 15:57
After Dave relates his recent success in footgolf, Neil has a listener's question about corporate gigs. "Do performers like doing them and are there any companies you wouldn't…
Jun 21, 2026 · 17:43
We're down to the final 16 in the inaugural Anthony World Cup. In honour of Neil's dad's birthday he has selected 32 of the world's greatest Anthonys. But only one will be…
Jun 18, 2026 · 53:55
Dave does a deep dive into the, often incongruous, colours international football teams wear and Neil has the story of Hiroo Onoda, the WWII Japanese soldier who finally…
Jun 16, 2026 · 16:52
It's the World Cup... of people named Anthony. In honour of Neil's dad's birthday he has selected 32 of the world's greatest Anthonys. But only one will be crowned the greatest.…
Jun 14, 2026 · 13:03
Neil presents both sides of the issue of reintroducing wolves to Ireland, then Dave answers a listener's question on how radio DJs decide when to cut out from a song. New full…
Jun 11, 2026 · 59:20
Neil tells us about the remotest ATM on Earth and how Jimmy Carter made a show of himself in Poland. Meanwhile Dave has compiled a list of the most expensive items rich people…
Jun 9, 2026 · 9:50
Barra has sent in another twisted "would you rather" question, which Neil poses to Dave. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to…
Jun 7, 2026 · 15:48
Dave is back from the Champion's League final in Budapest where he was treated a bit too well. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...…
Jun 4, 2026 · 56:34
This week on WWYTMT, Dave looks at the repressive but quirky dictatorship of Turkmenistan and Neil gets into too much detail on why this year's winter Olympics had the weirdest…
Jun 2, 2026 · 10:54
Neil puts forward a reader's question: who is the most famous person in Dave's phone? New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays. To listen to Dave…
May 31, 2026 · 15:36
Emergency podcast as the Dave and Neil have gotten back the results of their Slowjamastani citizenship applications. New full episodes every Thursday. Bonus mini-eps on Sundays…
May 28, 2026 · 35:21
This week, Neil bravely exposes the truth behind lies. When do children learn to lie? Do animals lie? How can you tell when someone isn't telling the truth? Richard Wiseman's…
May 26, 2026 · 14:01
For the first few weeks the Tuesday bonus will be selected highlights from the (now paused) Patreon so that everyone gets to hear them. Enjoy the full discussion that sprang from…
May 24, 2026 · 13:08
In the first of our twice weekly bonus episodes between the main episodes, Neil confronts Dave for choosing Roy Keane over their friendship. To listen to Dave on the radio check…
May 21, 2026 · 45:01
This week, Dave hears strange voices in his house late at night and makes a chilling discovery and the lads become naturalised citizens of The Republic of Slowjamastan. Sources:…
May 14, 2026 · 54:12
This week, Neil tells us why Uber knows how much battery your phone has left and how lucky people see the world. Then Dave gives us a maths grind on prime numbers and the world…
May 7, 2026 · 50:39
Dave cautionary tells us of Action Park, the most dangerous theme park ever badly imagineered and Neil explains the phenomenon of the umarell , the retired men in Italy who spend…
Apr 30, 2026 · 49:23
Neil tell us about unlucky numbers and the numerology behind them and Dave somehow does the same for sneezing. Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode.…
Apr 23, 2026 · 42:06
There's double value on this week's show as the lads brought two facts each. Dave wants to rave about the bustopia that is Bogotá, Columbia but goes down a dark route. Neil…
Apr 16, 2026 · 52:10
Dave is high on meeting Manchester United, so Neil gets away with another ad read and a outer space story about morning glory. Dave turns things around with the weird history of…
Apr 9, 2026 · 41:17
This week, Dave brings us the story of the daredevil Whittington brothers who used their ill-gotten drug-trafficking gains to buy their way into the Le Mans 24 hour. And Neil…
Apr 2, 2026 · 40:21
The fact-based podcast returns but this time indefinitely. They're done with seasons, there's a video version on Youtube and a Patreon with a weekly bonus episode for members.…
Mar 26, 2026 · 0:54
The podcast returns next Thursday April 2nd in new and exciting ways. Like video on Youtube and bonus episodes via Patreon. To listen to Dave on the radio check out…
Dec 24, 2025 · 47:49
This week, the lads return to Texas to explain the origin of the word gobbledegook, and then Dave brings us into the world in which he is most comfortable: criminality. Does the…
Dec 17, 2025 · 45:14
Who doesn’t love an 80s puppet-based sitcom? This week, Dave leads us through the labyrinthine shenanigans that went on to keep the reality behind ALF a secret - ALF, the lead…
Dec 10, 2025 · 41:47
The intro to this show is not to be missed. Nor is the outro. Everything else is equally unmissable, just not in the same accent! Neil reveals the truth behind Parmesan Cheese…
Dec 3, 2025 · 45:06
This week, Neil lifts the lid on the one occasion you’re actually allowed to drink alcohol on the floor of the House of Commons - and what tipples people choose. We then hop back…
Nov 26, 2025 · 44:06
In this week’s episode, we learn just how sexually naive Dave and Neil actually are, as the lads very badly describe lap dancing! Dave also explains how Sabrina Carpenter got the…
Nov 19, 2025 · 52:47
This week, Dave tackles the thorniest of issues: who has the legitimate right to call themselves the Ghostbusters? And if that isn’t enough, in the second half, Neil shares three…
Nov 12, 2025 · 50:18
In this week’s episode, Neil alphabetises animals, bad mouths late people and explains that Devil’s Advocate was actually a job! Dave gives a thumbs up and all hell breaks loose.…
Nov 5, 2025 · 54:01
This week, Dave tantalizes us with some intriguing details about a secret billionaire family whose products you probably consume daily, but know very little about! And if that…
Oct 29, 2025 · 50:20
In this week’s episode, Neil tells us all about the woman who got exactly half of the USA’s penicillin supply! Dave tells us about how camels’ humps produce more water than if…
Oct 22, 2025 · 50:24
Dave in concentrating on borders this week. He talks us through the island that is French then Spanish then French and so on. Then he goes one fruther and explains bits of…
Aug 13, 2025 · 44:45
Following on from last week's discussion about how long a rooster could last without a head, we delve deep into the world of fowl again. Dave explains just how to coax a chicken,…
Aug 6, 2025 · 52:13
This episode sees Dave introduce us to the man who eats everything - metal, glass, rubber, you name it, he's ingested it. Let's call this story of Mr Mangetout, the "dessert".…
Jul 30, 2025 · 54:56
In this week’s episode, Neil reveals the shocking truth behind one top Premier League footballer’s blank navel! And how you do not want to LeBron James yourself in public. Dave…
Jul 23, 2025 · 52:55
This week’s episode exemplifies the difference between Neil and Dave. Neil reads the British Journal of Psychology to research his incredible facts. Dave reads the paper in which…
Jul 16, 2025 · 49:38
On this week’s episode, Dave challenges us to identify bands from their pre-fame names. The Polka Tulk Blues Band, Wicked Lester and The Sex Maggots are but a few of the delights…
Jul 9, 2025 · 53:26
Well, it might be true. The two lads delve into the truth behind that statement. And if that's not disturbing enough, in Part 2, Dave is still on his Man vs. Animal track. Can a…
Jul 2, 2025 · 47:11
Join us this week as Dr. Kit Chapman takes the lads on a journey through history's most bizarre papal accusation. It's even wilder than you can imagine! Certainly worth Neil…
Jun 25, 2025 · 57:10
Saddle up and set your phasers to "Eh, what?" as Dave introduces us to Bookland. It's a magical place that produces all the tomes you know. We'll let him explain. Once you've…
Apr 30, 2025 · 55:47
Well, we've finally reached the zenith of utter nonsense with Dave revealing his new military contractor connections. Combine this intrigue with how Saddam Hussein was found and…
Apr 23, 2025 · 47:03
In this week's episode, Dave hijacks Producer Nicky's cricket fact and "goes locust" while also describing a bug that is just the worst! Neil tells us why the pineapple did not…
Apr 16, 2025 · 57:13
As befits a fact about traffic jams, you’re going to have to wait for it. Part 2 sees Dave delve into some mind-blowing trivia tidbits about some mind-numbing traffic jams. There…
Apr 9, 2025 · 49:58
In this week's episode, Neil tells us about the 49 states in the US where it's ok to do something with a deceased person's tattoos and, frankly, you'll never be the same after…
Apr 2, 2025 · 48:53
Fungi. Fun guy? Ah, forget it. This week's episode starts pleasantly enough and then — make no mistake — turns to filth. It's very harmless, fun filth, but filth nonetheless. We…
Mar 26, 2025 · 49:09
Well we all know the Holy Spirit is everywhere, but which country is in all four hemispheres? Fear ye not, young David Moore is here to explain. And if that doesn’t whet your…
Mar 19, 2025 · 50:54
In this episode, Neil seems to prove the existence of poltergeists in a court of law and tells the tale of a real life Weekend at Bernie’s with snooker star Jimmy White! Not to…
Mar 12, 2025 · 59:00
You know yourself: another day, another session of rhythmically driving yourself to the grave. Neil explains to Dave just how this exact phenomenon occurred and Dave talks us…
Mar 5, 2025 · 39:37
In the second episode of this new (dare we say improved?!?) format, Neil tells us about Gino D’Acampo’s problems (no, not those ones) and also how nice mice are. Dave tells us…
Feb 26, 2025 · 47:52
The lads are back with a slight amendment. Series 9 sees the two reprobates just talking to one another and not roping in a distinguished but often confused expert to put up with…
Dec 18, 2024 · 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…
Dec 11, 2024 · 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…
Dec 4, 2024 · 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…
Nov 27, 2024 · 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…
Nov 20, 2024 · 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…
Nov 13, 2024 · 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…
Nov 6, 2024 · 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…
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