

The Unmade Podcast
Tim Hein and Brady Haran
Tim and Brady discuss ideas for podcasts that they will never make.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 38min
165: The VelociPastor
Tim and Brady tackle a mix of fun and insightful topics. They discuss heartfelt stories of everyday heroes and nostalgic memories tied to their parents' workplaces. Hydration tips spark a light-hearted debate on quirky drinks. The main attraction? A cheeky mega-review of 'The VelociPastor,' where a priest transforms into a dinosaur for vigilante justice. They explore its absurd humor, unexpected depth, and cultural quirks, all while celebrating the joy of terrible cinema and its potential sequels.

Jul 17, 2025 • 29min
Special: A Tommyball Cookbook
Tommyball legend Tim Hein is back with a cookbook called “Gourmet Greatness: From my Tongue to your Plate”. Today he prepares a classic dish from the book, Hein Cleopatra.Highly recommend watching the YouTube version of this episode for related video and photos - https://youtu.be/H3hsuZBDJ1YAlso, a new marble run video for patrons - https://www.patreon.com/posts/134284758Support 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 LINKSCatch previous Tommyball episodes here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2OYgTm-83N5RqQzbvMib0ddnmERh2My

Jul 3, 2025 • 59min
164: Unknown Hero
Join a humorous discussion about nostalgic t-shirts and late-night comedy shows. Dive into the excitement of marble races and an upcoming quiz that invites listener participation. Enjoy lighthearted tales of hydration strategies and fond childhood memories of visiting parents' workplaces. Engage in a playful quiz about The West Wing, reflecting on its memorable episodes. Discover the quirky history of a commemorative spoon for the Salvation Army and explore heartwarming stories of unknown heroes and acts of kindness that brighten everyday life.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
163: A 1600-Day Streak
Brady and Tim discuss an office move, marble runs, a virtual ‘small world’ story, consecutive streaks, a spoon from the Northern Territory, and Michael Mosley.Today’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/131826639Support 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 LINKSMarble Runs (on Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3ZEGmyfHaunted House pinball machine - https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/haunted-houseThe ‘photo’ from Lara’s message - http://bit.ly/3TARLLSPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekMichael Mosley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_MosleyCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/131826639

May 29, 2025 • 47min
162: Brad Pitt’s Girlfriends
Tim and Brady discuss a farewell service, medal progress, climbing a mountain for charity, the Viper Room, a celebrity-based calendar, a letter opener, and living in a small world.More fun in the Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/130173810Support 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 LINKSPictures to accompany this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-162-picturesBrady’s charity page (keep an eye out for special treats) - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/ben-nevisThe Viper Room - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Viper_RoomBrad Pitt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_PittPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekVince from Young Talent Time - https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/asset/99843-ive-had-time-my-life-vince-and-dannii-young-talent-time-1988Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/130173810

May 21, 2025 • 50min
161: Medal Winners
Tim and Brady discuss a warm sweater, a dog’s tail, the Zeeman Medal, and recognition for Tim-ness and Brady-ness.Don’t miss the Request Room this week - it’s a classic - https://www.patreon.com/posts/129517651Support 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 LINKSImages associated with this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-161-picturesNovember Rain (Slash solo around 4’00) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxEBrady wins the Zeeman medal - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/the-zeeman-medalCatch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/129517651Information about getting the Request Room into your podcast feed (for patrons) - https://bit.ly/3uQWhNz

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Apr 27, 2025 • 49min
160: Duck Cake
Join a fun discussion that journeys through the intrigue of Vatican mysteries and their cinematic portrayals. Delight in nostalgic tales about the whimsical Duck Cake and the charm of childhood birthday celebrations. Experience the thrill of treasure hunting at garage sales, mingled with amusing color naming debates. Celebrate the significance of turning 49 by reflecting on lives lost at this age. The banter is light-hearted, packed with trivia and personal anecdotes, making for an entertaining listen!

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
159: Purple Cars and Ninjas
Tim and Brady dive into the colorful world of nail painting and the hilarity of color terminology while bonding with family. They exchange listener tales of fainting during intense podcast moments and reflect on emotional scenes from cinema. The duo balances humor with nostalgia, sharing whimsical stories of purple cars and cherished spoon collections. They also explore children's interests and the joy of Lego creations, all while reminiscing about playful childhood adventures involving ninjas and memorable April Fool's pranks.

Mar 15, 2025 • 55min
158: Medical Emergencies
Tim and Brady endure a host of medical issues - including one during the show - while discussing moons, one-word identification, and favourite movie clips.Here’s the clip of Tim going solo while Brady was away - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124414055And the latest Request Room episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124418733Support 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 LINKSApollo 16 seismic data - https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760018052Saturnian Moons - https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/11/astronomers-discover-128-new-moons-orbiting-saturnNotting Hill finale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM4rv42qyvkIn the Name of the Father clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUjOZr0-tssAmerican President clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__djIQgBJcGood Will Hunting showdown in the bar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdsjNGCGz4

Mar 3, 2025 • 59min
157: Personal Stuff
Tim and Brady discuss Peter Haran (1948-2025), a new licence plate, a very special asteroid, and things named after people.Catch the bonus Request Room episode when it is uploaded - 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 LINKSPeter Haran - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/peter-haran-1948-2025Brady’s videos with Peter - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLky6yurD40o4ul8xen0x-BKBKCCkMpgrDTim’s licence plate pic gallery - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-157-picturesPlus see a video of it being attached in the YouTube version of this episode - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastAsteroid 46925 Bradyharan - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/an-asteroid-named-bradyharanBrady’s video about the asteroid - https://youtu.be/VLLrHQVMx64Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMInformation about getting the Request Room into your podcast feed (for patrons) - https://bit.ly/3uQWhNz