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.

 

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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.
&nbsp;
Enjoying the show? Let a friend know!
&nbsp;
Links to the Answer
<a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a27657/slinky-toy-history/">PopularMechanics.com</a>
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slinky#Other_uses">Wikipedia</a>
&nbsp;
Thinking Music
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRp7tYWnJJs%20">YouTube</a>
&nbsp;
Somehow Related is produced by <a href="http://www.nearly.com,.au">Nearly</a>, a podcast network.
The robot's voice comes from Google Home. <a href="https://store.google.com/au/product/google_home">They're pretty good</a>.
Original theme music by <a href="http://www.kitwarhurst.com/">Kit Warhurst</a>.
Artwork created by <a href="http://stacygougoulis.com/">Stacy Gougoulis</a>.
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Comedians Glenn Robbins and Dave O’Neil are given two seemingly random topics. Together they have to work out how these very different things are SOMEHOW RELATED.

What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroos? JFK and corsets? They are all Somehow Related.

Produced by Nearly, a podcast network.

Comedians Glenn Robbins and Dave O&rsquo;Neil are given two seemingly random topics. Together they have to work out how these very different things are SOMEHOW RELATED.
What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroos? JFK and corsets? They are all Somehow Related.
Produced by Nearly, a podcast network.

Comedians Glenn Robins and Dave O'Neil are given two seemingly random topics. They have to figure out show they're Somehow Related,

Somehow Related with Dave O'Neil & Glenn Robbins

Comedians Glenn Robbins and Dave O’Neil are given two seemingly random topics.

Together they have to work out how these very different things are SOMEHOW RELATED.

What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroos? JFK and corsets?

They are all Somehow Related. Produced by Nearly, a podcast network.

Comedians Glenn Robbins and Dave O’Neil are given two seemingly random topics.
Together they have to work out how these very different things are SOMEHOW RELATED.
What is the connection between Nazis and Fanta? Napoleon and Kangaroos? JFK and corsets?
They are all Somehow Related. Produced by Nearly, a podcast network.

Somehow Related

The coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam.

Slinkies and the Vietnam War

The famed actor and the taller of the hand operated drums.



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Get those drums out of the cupboard?



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NPR



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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.



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The famed actor and the taller of the hand operated drums.
 
Thinking Music
Get those drums out of the cupboard?
 
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<a href="https://www.npr.org/2011/07/03/137558144/marlon-brandos-lost-musical-innovation">NPR</a>
 
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Somehow Related is produced by <a href="http://www.nearly.com%2C.au/">Nearly Media.</a>
Original theme music by <a href="http://www.kitwarhurst.com/">Kit Warhurst</a>.
Artwork created by <a href="http://stacygougoulis.com/">Stacy Gougoulis</a>.
 
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<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/confessions-of-the-idiots/">Confessions</a> - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet.
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Marlon Brando 🎭 and Conga Drums 🥁

Both are competitive. Both universal. But it's episode 300!

The first episode, Nazis and Fanta, was published on the 27th of April, 2018.

Six years ago to the month!

Thanks so much for listening as long as you have. It's been amazing to see the show grow and take on a life of it's own among everyone who downloads it.

Thanks to Santo Cilauro, our special guest for this milestone episode.



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The Beckhams, from their documentary on Netflix.



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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.



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Champagne cork pop by Ruben_Uitenweerde -- License: Attribution 3.0



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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both are competitive. Both universal. But it's episode 300!
The first episode, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/somehow-related/nazis-and-fanta">Nazis and Fanta</a>, was published on the 27th of April, 2018.
Six years ago to the month!
Thanks so much for listening as long as you have. It's been amazing to see the show grow and take on a life of it's own among everyone who downloads it.
Thanks to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Cilauro">Santo Cilauro</a>, our special guest for this milestone episode.
 
Thinking Music
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btdjLLXtvZA">The Beckhams</a>, from their documentary on Netflix.
 
Link to the answer
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_War">Wikipedia</a>
 
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Somehow Related is produced by <a href="http://www.nearly.com%2C.au/">Nearly Media.</a>
Original theme music by <a href="http://www.kitwarhurst.com/">Kit Warhurst</a>.
Artwork created by <a href="http://stacygougoulis.com/">Stacy Gougoulis</a>.
 
Sounds
<a href="https://freesound.org/s/486161/">Champagne cork pop by Ruben_Uitenweerde</a> -- License: Attribution 3.0
 
Looking for another podcast?
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/thedebrief/">The Debrief with Dave O'Neil</a> - Dave's other podcasts with comedians after gigs.
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/">The Junkees with Dave O'Neil &amp; Kitty Flanagan</a> - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/confessions-of-the-idiots/">Confessions</a> - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet.
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300! Or as the Romans would say "CCC," si? Hold on, they spoke Latin.

War 🛡️ and Soccer ⚽ + Special Guest!

See Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

What's it like being "a single"?



Thinking Music

Kitty Flanagan on The Sketch Show



Link to the answer

Discover Magazine



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Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media.

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.



Looking for another podcast?

The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcasts with comedians after gigs.

The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!

Confessions - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet.

<a href="https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/dave-o-neil-in-good-one">See Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!</a>
What's it like being "a single"?
 
Thinking Music
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo5Sh5vD1pg">Kitty Flanagan on The Sketch Show</a>
 
Link to the answer
<a href="https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/police-dogs-can-tell-identical-twins-apart-by-scent">Discover Magazine</a>
 
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Somehow Related is produced by <a href="http://www.nearly.com%2C.au/">Nearly Media.</a>
Original theme music by <a href="http://www.kitwarhurst.com/">Kit Warhurst</a>.
Artwork created by <a href="http://stacygougoulis.com/">Stacy Gougoulis</a>.
 
Looking for another podcast?
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/thedebrief/">The Debrief with Dave O'Neil</a> - Dave's other podcasts with comedians after gigs.
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/the-junkees-dave-and-kitty/">The Junkees with Dave O'Neil &amp; Kitty Flanagan</a> - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!
<a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/confessions-of-the-idiots/">Confessions</a> - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet.

See Dave at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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