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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YouTube

 

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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.
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Enjoying the show? Let a friend know!
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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>
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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

Perth! Dave is going to be at Perth Fringe in January 2025.

Do the marine forces really like hot chips?

 

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Make Believe!

 

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Answer

 

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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

 

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Perth! Dave is going to be at Perth Fringe in January 2025.
Do the marine forces really like hot chips?
&nbsp;
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Make Believe!
&nbsp;
Links to the answer
<a href="https://www.alsothecrumbsplease.com/who-invented-the-air-fryer/">Answer</a>
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&nbsp;
Somehow Related is produced by <a href="http://www.nearly.com%2C.au/">Nearly Media.</a>
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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.

Air Fryers 🍟 and the Navy 🛥️

The famed explorer and the infamously juicy fruit.

 

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Make Believe!

 

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LA Tech

 

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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.

The famed explorer and the infamously juicy fruit.
&nbsp;
Thinking Music
Make Believe!
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Links to the answer
<a href="https://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/212/columbus/columbus_notes.htm">LA Tech</a>
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&nbsp;
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.

Christopher Columbus 🗺️ and a Pear 🍐

It's Glenn (pronounced with a Swiss accent), Dave's twin!

Fan of the band?

Fan of the Swiss-equivalent of Canberra?

Rewatch and episode of The Panel



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This Is Spinal Tap



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Wikipedia



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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.



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.

It's Glenn (pronounced with a Swiss accent), Dave's twin!
Fan of the band?
Fan of the Swiss-equivalent of Canberra?
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-4lhNx92YU">Rewatch and episode of The Panel</a>
 
Thinking Music
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsFm6Yk_HkE">This Is Spinal Tap</a>
 
Links to the answer
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_on_the_Water#History">Wikipedia</a>
 
Thanks to everyone who supports podcasts using <a href="https://www.lenny.fm">Lenny.fm!</a>
 
More about the show - <a href="https://www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/">www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/</a>
 
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.

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