

The Unmade Podcast
Tim Hein and Brady Haran
Tim and Brady discuss ideas for podcasts that they will never make.
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Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 8min
58: Hazelwood Power Station
In a lively discussion, themes of perseverance shine through a story about gymnast Jen Bricker, who reconnects with her sister. The hosts humorously navigate celebrity connections and nostalgia, sharing quirky music tales and insights on social media follies. Moreover, they explore the uniqueness of spoons and reflect on the Hazelwood Power Station's environmental impact intertwined with childhood memories. Finally, playful chatter about citizenship quizzes brings a fun angle to cultural knowledge, making for an engaging and entertaining conversation!

Aug 20, 2020 • 1h 1min
57: Spoon of the Week
Tim and Brady talk about sofa jingles, partner conversion, spoons, and siblings - plus other nonsense.
Don't you do a thing until you check out Storyblocks for stock video, pictures and audio at storyblocks.com/unmade - https://www.storyblocks.com/unmade
Support us on Patreon to be in the running for a souvenir spoon - and other bonuses - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/idah3e
USEFUL LINKS
Alan Stewart - The Maestro - on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2TxBy8
The Sofa Shop sheet music - via Zach and for Patrons - https://www.patreon.com/posts/38069233
Moulin Rouge Soundtrack - https://amzn.to/2YjfVOP
Listening to Music at 'The Third Level' - https://www.unmade.fm/press-play
The Aguuuueeerrrrro Goal - https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11987352/aguero-wins-title-for-man-city-as-united-miss-out
Tim's Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week
Adelaide's iconic Festival Theatre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Festival_Centre
The former Pope's older brother - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Ratzinger

Aug 13, 2020 • 48min
56: Stonehenge
Tim and Brady discuss movie releases, unpacking, Stonehenge and other places, magnets, spoons, lists, and a high-pitched finale.
Check out Storyblocks for stock video, pictures and audio at storyblocks.com/unmade - https://www.storyblocks.com/unmade
Hover - register your domain now and get 10% off by going to hover.com/unmade - promo code UNMADE at checkout - https://www.hover.com/Unmade
Support us on Patreon - treats and surprises await - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/i944wd
USEFUL LINKS
Check out some of Brady's pictures from Stonehenge - https://www.unmade.fm/stonehenge-brady/
The Mall's Balls in Adelaide - https://www.rundlemall.com/visit/things-to-do/the-malls-balls
The Festival Theatre/Centre - Adelaide's answer to the Sydney Opera House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Festival_Centre
The Sydney Opera House - Sydney's answer to the Festival Centre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Opera_House
Check out or Word Search full of Patreon names - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-word-40165617
The Book of Lists - https://amzn.to/30TWNbY

Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
55: Dangerous Game
Brady and Tim discuss voice breaking, The Wonder Years, pin security, emojis, carrier pigeons, knowledgable friends, made-up games, kooky customers, and mog shots.
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Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/i49e1z
USEFUL LINKS
The Year My Voice Broke - film - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Year_My_Voice_Broke
The Cassette Episode of The Unmade Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/episode19
The Glee Club Episode of The Wonder Years pirated on Daily Motion - https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v8lfj
The Math Teacher Episode of The Wonder Years - a real classic - also on Daily Motion - https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v8lfh
The Wonder Years - both episodes we discuss are in Season Three - https://amzn.to/2BZaDAj
Sofa Shop Pin - https://www.patreon.com/posts/39344694
The Emoji Wall of Thanks - https://www.unmade.fm/wall-of-thanks-emoji-edition
Narrowboat Episode of The Unmade Podcast - with Jono - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2J2Hq-jn4
Snooker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooker

Jul 25, 2020 • 1h 3min
54: The Best Photo I Ever Took
Check out Storyblocks for access to an incredible archive of videos, audio and images for your own creations - https://www.storyblocks.com/unmade
Tim and Brady discuss comets, photos, a picture in 1000 words, plus a musical idea from a Patreon supporter.
Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hxv7wl
USEFUL LINKS
This webpage is a useful list of images from the episode IN THE ORDER THEY ARE DISCUSSED if you don't choose to watch on YouTube but still want to follow along - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-54-pictures
Comet NEOWISE - Wikipedia - https://bit.ly/2ZZHgXz
Some of Brady's Comet Pictures - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/comet-neowise
Here's extensive list of 'best phots' sent in by viewers, including MANY which were not discussed on the show but are still amazing - https://www.unmade.fm/best-photos
(The pictures also include useful and sometimes detailed descriptions from the civilians who sent them)
We sometimes post out-takes and snippets that did not make the final show - Patrons can check out this episode's out-takes by clicking here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/39706744

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 1min
53: Weird and Grumpy
Brady and Tim discuss Minties, simple pleasures, gourmet food, The Seven Dwarfs, hacking, website history, a Patreon idea, and heroic moments - plus a surprise guest.
Check out Storyblocks for access to an incredible archive of videos, audio and images for your own creations - https://www.storyblocks.com/unmade
Support us on Patreon - get extra perks and submit your own podcast ideas! - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hukrr3
USEFUL LINKS
Minties - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minties
Ritz Crackers - https://www.ritzcrackers.com
Our Wholesome podcast episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/special-wholesome
The Seven Dwarfs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Dwarfs
Twitter Hack - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53445090
Area 51 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51
Christian Horner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Horner
Geri Halliwell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geri_Halliwell
Russell the failed seeing eye dog - thanks Oleg! - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1595247337038-09E2GBFHGHV20UMTU60E/Screen+Shot+2020-07-20+at+13.14.39.jpg?format=2500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg

Jul 11, 2020 • 50min
52: Muses and Mountains
Tim and Brady discuss pins, crosswords, muses, tweets, Mt Rushmore, and a Patreon idea - with a bonus at the end.
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Support us on Patreon - and access all sorts of bonus stuff - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hp8s42
USEFUL LINKS
See our 'badge of honour' pin - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1594459469921-H115YIJSKWMUGXH4DHB8/pins.jpg?format=2500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg
The Unmade Crossword for Patrons - https://www.patreon.com/posts/38876780
Downloadable 'That's Right' quote for Patrons - https://www.patreon.com/posts/38991207
Muses - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muses
10 Art Muses - https://news.artnet.com/art-world/10-art-historical-muses-359357
Mt Rushmore National Memorial - https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm
Native Americans and Mt Rushmore - PBS - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-sioux/
Mt Rushmore Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore
Artist impression of Brady's Rushmore - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1594459587324-WFPCCU7I2HN7P7RUVX9U/rushmore+brady.jpg?format=2500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg
By artist Jo - https://twitter.com/joannanaddeo
Alf from Home and Away - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf_Stewart
Adam Goodes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Goodes
Famous New Zealanders - https://www.unmade.fm/press-play
Polar Bears - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bear

Jul 4, 2020 • 1h 5min
51: The Room Where It Happened
Tim and Brady discuss Michael Bolton, meaningful quotes, unmade colonels, stationery shopping, important rooms, comfort songs, and wall decorations.
Support us on Patreon - get your ideas on the show, be thanked on the show, and access other bonus stuff - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hl32wu
USEFUL LINKS
Michael Bolton's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/michaelbolton
Join BH and TH's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Picture of our official seal - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1593861576502-X92HHP3F37165981JTP1/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kCWOavZW4WFTmBKinT2FWrN7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QHyNOqBUUEtDDsRWrJLTmFrKkuyfqIWRdt3lCufLMAQT6OaltuzQUOJQaOLZKr-aUU9kzY9HYBK7dagUM37nZ/Screen+Shot+2020-07-04+at+12.19.13.jpg?format=2500w
The Room Where it Happens - song from Hamilton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjkUyX0rVw
The Compromise of 1790 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compromise_of_1790
Kirribilli agreement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirribilli_agreement
The Granita Pact - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blair–Brown_deal
Texas School Book Depository - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_School_Book_Depository
Carlton House Terrace - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlton_House_Terrace
Brady in the Moon Rock Room - video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhLBzsDwSQ
Brady in Mission Control - pic - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1593861839703-BCHYIS6QJUTY3JSXKE5Q/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kJdXvIox7wawGs3YT4H-9ht7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UTBpjkzP97djZThlGgxOuJ0Rk0BAQjpbXz5N3cGTMugzQl-ZUrVfrc-q7qzhmWj5iw/Screen+Shot+2020-07-04+at+12.22.51.jpg?format=2500w
Margaret Thatcher and The Ritz - https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/apr/08/lady-thatcher-final-months-ritz
New York Minute - lyrics - https://www.metrolyrics.com/new-york-minute-lyrics-don-henley.html
Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1spB1J0vw
We Are The World featuring the constipated Bruce Springsteen - link
Counting with Bruce Springsteen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIJ3grfB3WE
Lemon by U2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YoAQ50BK74
Mehrnaz's picture of her wall - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1593861340818-1YWYD87OTMHT9JQCGNMY/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kEOUYfcHw-Qa_OoKwKuCY397gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UXOnd00-ciELubc0iW7zKpEKGqgw9KDOv80F29n8WWuHV1OF4fGTpDbx0dGOKWa9aQ/m-wall.jpg?format=2500w
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceiling
Pictures on Brady's wall as discussed - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1593861316440-2P06186I72JDBVDCMY3E/bradywall2.jpg?format=1500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg
And here too - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5990824849fc2b4c4fe4211b/1593861279015-BHPHUC7ZAM4TW19VAP6F/bradywall1.jpg?format=1500w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg
Clue for the second word - Tim said it first and Brady later said it incidentally in a different context. It is a four-letter word starting with T.

Jun 30, 2020 • 49min
Special: Brilli Timilli
Tim gets his right of reply about the 1990 American Music Awards - and Brady ponders an "Unmade Popstars" band.
You can also catch this episode on YouTube with some accompanying video and images - https://youtu.be/5WRo8vaH-Ik
Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hinr3m
USEFUL LINKS
Catch the original episode in which Tim was denied he chance to discuss the music awards - https://www.unmade.fm/episodes/episode50
And also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL5D7lAtmvQ
A version of the 1990 AMAs uploaded from VHS to YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-na7BD1eEs
The Black Stallion Returns - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YJECANG6A
"Music is the Soundtrack of our Lives" - https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/284082-music-is-the-soundtrack-of-our-lives
Milli Vanilli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milli_Vanilli
The Real Milli Vanilli - https://www.therealmillivanilli.com
Lyle Lovett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyle_Lovett
New Kids on the Block - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kids_on_the_Block
You can catch Girlfriend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J30Z4eqlWs
And Bon Jovi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldpp23xC35w
at the 1993 Australian Music Awards
Oscars Blunder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-I6x_iPF5o
Dorchester, Boston - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorchester,_Boston
The 1987 Brownlow Medal Count - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4g_67cZWL8

Jun 26, 2020 • 1h 4min
50: The Torment of Tim
Tim and Brady discuss the 1990 American Music Awards (well, sort of). Also: repeat viewings of movies and a great idea from a Patreon supporter.
YouTube version of this episode - https://youtu.be/GL5D7lAtmvQ
Support us on Patreon - access bonus stuff, appear on our Wall of Thanks, and submit your own podcast idea for discussion - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/hg8rc9
USEFUL LINKS
A VHS copy of the 1990 American Music Awards uploaded to YouTube - we do not approve of such piracy, but needs must - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Music_Awards_of_1990
Wikipedia summary of the event - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Music_Awards_of_1990
Official website of the American Music Awards - https://www.theamas.com/
Milli Vanilli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milli_Vanilli
Dumb and Dumber - https://amzn.to/2BE8eKR
The Shawshank Redemption - https://amzn.to/37YtpDg
LIGO - https://www.ligo.org/
Fermi Estimates - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_problem
Black Cats - https://www.candystore.com/black-cats-licorice-22lbs/
Four Colour Pen - a classic - https://amzn.to/2VjPp6x
Ten Colour Pen - https://amzn.to/3fWMw3n
The Death Star - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Star