The Unmade Podcast

Tim Hein and Brady Haran
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Dec 24, 2025 • 4h 2min

Ultimate Fantasy Advent Calendar (full compilation)

Brady and Tim dive into creative gifts for a fantasy Advent calendar, including the original ice axe of Edmund Hillary and Napoleon's oddly preserved penis. They explore unique items like an AFL Grand Final guernsey, the Shroud of Turin, and even a custom Lego set. The conversation flows to gifts like Neil Armstrong's moonwatch, Han Solo's waistcoat, and an Ashes urn representing cricket heritage. Humor sparks as they discuss a Simpsons cameo and envision a bespoke fragrance. It's a quirky celebration blending nostalgia, history, and festive cheer!
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 6min

173: Mystery Food Under the Bed

Join Tim and Brady as they dive into the world of music with tales from AC/DC and Hans Zimmer's spectacular shows. Discover the heartwarming impact of mentors as they share personal stories of guidance that shaped their careers. Brady reveals a comedic anecdote about a surprising backstage moment with Claire Sweeney, while Tim confesses to childhood curiosities with a ‘mystery food’ found under his bed. Plus, they explore the charm of repeating favorite stories and reflect on their storytelling habits.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 49min

172: Vegetable Peelers Are Truly Remarkable

Tim and Brady dive into the hilarities of morning alarms and wedding mishaps, highlighting Brady's experience officiating a friend's ceremony. They debate the nuances of weddings versus funerals and brainstorm a unique podcast idea for live wedding broadcasts. A sentimental silver spoon from the town of Yallorn sparks discussions on lost histories, while their fascination with everyday objects such as vegetable peelers reveals the brilliance behind the mundane. Lastly, they rank perfectly boring items, celebrating the joy of life's simplest pleasures.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 44min

171: An Amazing Episode

Tim and Brady discuss more ‘wrong words’, various facilities and institutions, a spoon from seaside Victoria, a special advent calendar project, and more marble races.See the new marble races here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/143182884Support us on Patreon (for special access) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSFort Queenscliff - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_QueenscliffPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekAdvent calendars - https://amzn.to/4nYBAFiSee the new marble races here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/143182884
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Oct 28, 2025 • 59min

170: The Wrong Words

Tim and Brady discuss an upcoming music video, words that don’t work, a Brisbane spoon, and our new office spaces.Today’s Request Room is here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/142242910Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSNovember Rain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxEBrisbane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BrisbanePictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekSome pictures from this episode including offices - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-170-picturesCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/142242910
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Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 18min

169: The Ultimate Tom Hanks Episode

It’s award season and we are dishing out colonelships and medals - plus some West Wing stuff and an idea called “since when”.Catch the bonus Request Room episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSAlan Stewart - https://www.numberphile.com/podcast/alan-stewartThe Owl’s spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yBjcOPMrSETwZxiQTpupODC4EAYVZFSauuqJFKZIGcwTom Hanks - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/Tom Hanks filmography - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tom_Hanks_performances_and_creditsKylie Pentelow receives The Brady Haran Medal - https://www.patreon.com/posts/kylie-receives-136923303Kylie’s new podcast, Down With The Kids - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/down-with-the-kids/id1838412996Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852
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Sep 21, 2025 • 50min

168: Funerals for Dead Podcasts

Brady shares his challenging experience climbing Ben Nevis for charity, battling weather woes and personal doubts. He explains the quirky items in his personal preference kit, collected for auction. The duo also dives into the idea of celebrating naps, comparing their childhood nap habits and cultural practices. A unique spoon from Katoomba is showcased, leading to a lighter discussion. Finally, a whimsical concept emerges about holding funerals for defunct podcasts, exploring how to honor their memory.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 19min

167: Wife Versus Co-Host (with Matt Whitman)

Tim and Brady are joined by Matt Whitman. Who knows him better, his wife or his podcast co-host? Plus some podcast ideas from Matt himself.Catch the Tim and Brady version (with their wives) here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/138484227Special thanks to Camilla and Destin for helping out with this episode.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSMatt Whitman’s Ten Minute Bible Hour - https://www.thetmbh.com/No Dumb Questions - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/Matt’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MattWhitmanTMBHMr and Mrs (game show) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_and_Mrs_(game_show)The places Brady visited on Route 366 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/eastmidlandstoday/content/articles/2008/04/30/route366_location_list.shtmlCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/138484227
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 8min

Special: A Quiz About Our Own Podcast

We mark our eight-year anniversary with Tim and Brady being quizzed by Colonel Katrina, with questions submitted by listeners.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekSofa Shop Covers playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ-m3gXId-GDRssENnBaNR-CPkVQdxIFWThe Shroud of Tim - https://the-unmade-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/shroud-of-tim?product=651More quizzes on Unmade - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2OYgTm-83M2-FMJqtsodvslkW7tKp-4
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Aug 15, 2025 • 33min

EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Discovery of Wonderful Things

Tim and Brady discuss an unexpected discovery at Mrs Hein’s house - and a potential international incident with the Dutch authorities.See pictures of the objects here - https://www.unmade.fm/pictures-for-emergency-episode-spoonsSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastPictures of previous Spoons of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week

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