What's That About?: Recent Episodes
What's That About?
Luke and Don take a look at the topics and trends that make them raise their eyebrows and wonder, what's that about?
In this episode we take a look at bees. Tell you what, they’re not bad.
In social etiquette, we find out if you can return a gift and exchange it for something better. Bold territory but Luke has done it and lived to tell the tale. Maybe.
This episode is the beginning of a beautiful love affair between Don and Elevators. They share an undeniable chemistry, no lifts and butts about it!
In social etiquette, we tackle talking during the trailers of a movie and other equally compelling movie theatre dilemmas.
What's that? A special encore of our smash hit Olympics episode from 2021. That's what!
A grubby ratings grab that we're not above at all.
Featuring 10 minutes of hot new content up front as we fumble our way to the old episode. It's a prolonged and unnecessarily long intro you don't want to miss.
In this episode we toss and turn over insomnia.... Not in a dirty way, your mind is filthy, grow up.
In social etiquette we figure out what to do when you avoid conflict at any cost when a kid is kicking your seat.
And we talk more about Tongs than we anticipated.
In this episode we explore time travel in incredible scientific detail. Just a couple of science boys chatting competently about quantum physics and general relativity.
We also discuss nibbles.
This episode we go in search of the disappearing Australian prime minister, Harold Holt. He drowned. Or did he? Probably did.
We also figure out exactly how many metres you need to chase your rubbish that’s blowing away in the wind before you can give up...we don't shy away from the big topics!
In this episode we get to the bottom of pyramids. They're not bad actually, reasonably well built. Pointy.
In social etiquette, we explore what to do when someone asks to borrow your stuff.
Join us as we celebrate one of the most significant human achievements since Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, What's That About's 100th episode.
In what can only be described as the most naval gazing, self indulgent conversation in the history of human interaction, we take a trip down memory lane with an exclusive peek behind the podcasting curtain, as we deep dive into what we're about.
Don't pinch yourself, Christmas hasn't come early this year, although you probably won't get a present this special..... We present to you, What's That About's 100th episode.
In this episode we sit down and reflect deeply on some New Year's Resolutions for other people, because we're fine...it's others that need to change. This is basically a list of small things that annoy us.....
Also, in social etiquette, we tackle the delicate issue of who to catch up with when you're back in town for the holidays.
This episode we look at why child stars tend to go off the rails. It also includes a rare definition by the Luke's definition team.
We also invent a tournament to find the best ever child star. It's a no holds barred child star smack down...guaranteed to be the sporting event of the year!
In this episode we get to the bottom of what makes a hit song. And just for a bit of fun, we release a hit song ourselves. Didn't take very long either, Not a big deal guys. In social etiquette we figure out how to handle a moment of great vulnerability - what to do when a toilet doesn't have a lock on the door.
This episode we take a cautious look at Anonymous. Good guys doing good work in a good way. Please don't hack us, we're lovely.
We also figure out the exact amount you need to contribute to a colleagues farewell card.
This episode we delve into Chat GPT.
We could get used to topics that research themselves.
For social etiquette, we head into the toilet stalls for yet another highbrow piece of sophisticated content.
It's an episode not to be missed, unless you're busy this week.
This episode we talk about beards, as well as whatever it is Luke calls that mildly furry thing on the bottom half of his face.
We also discuss if it's ok to wear your bike helmet in the shops.
This episode we look at longevity- also known as doing all the boring stuff required to live a long life that just serves to prolong the misery of your final years.
We also discuss whether to tell your workplace when it's your birthday!
The final episode of the year is always our Christmas special. Guarateed to take some of the merry out of your Christmas.
So pour yourself an extra large glass of eggnog (or the nog of your choice)....you're going to need it!
In this episode we do a giant bomb right into the depths of Loch Ness (naturally with an impressive splash).
We also tackle the age old ethical dilemma: Do you have to mow your neighour's nature strip? (not a euphemism).
Join Luke and Don as they get lost in space.
We share some amazing space facts that even a couple of dummies like us can understand.
We're also joined by a special guest for a very special social etiquette segment.
This is a topic Luke and Don have long pondered during an existential crisis whilst staring deep into the mirror.
Using their very asymmetrical faces, they get to the bottom of this mysterious topic.
They also look back at some of their very unsuccessful attempts to "woo" the ladies.
In this episode we get to know Nostradamus... good ol' Nossy D.
We also spend an unnecessarily long amount of time talking about Family Ties. Enjoy!
This episode we take a look at a topic very close to our hearts...literally. Man boobs.
We also tackle a modern social dilemma, at what percentage can I take someone's phone off the charger?
This episode we take a light hearted look at a heavy topic, death.
So join us for some fun facts about death!
We also open our "room with a review" for the first time. Thanks to everyone who sent in reviews, keep them coming!
This episode we take a deep dive into the last largely unexplored part of Earth, the deep sea.
Don't forget to give us a review for our new segment "room with a review" - where we'll read out all reviews we receive between now and the next episode....remember, be kind, we're sensitive little fellas!
WTA is back for another year!
Sneaking in the first episode before the end of the financial year... we're good!
This episode we look at crying. Why do we do it? Why do some people not do it? Why is Luke an emotional robot? Why didn't his programmer include crying?
This episode we'll answer all these questions and more!
Here's our 2021 Christmas Special!
These xmas specials never seem to work - and this year is no exception!
So grab some figgy pudding and lower your expectations. Tis the season to tolerate.
The stocking is full of mini topics:
Sinkholes
Farts smelling worse in the bath/shower
Tomatoes getting so hot
Firewalking
Getting sick on holidays
Deodorant
We also announce the winner of the magpie impression competition.
Plus much much more! (not really, just a few side points that don't reach any dizzying heights).
Merry Christmas tolerators!
This week we take a look at swearing, and we swear a lot while doing it.
Also, if you're hungry as a frog for more Mum content, you won't be hungry for much longer.
We also launch our first ever listener competition. Make sure you enter to be in the running to win a very exclusive and sought-after slice of what's that about memorabilia.
Warning: This episode on swearing contains swearing, but it's cute when we do it.
This week we look at whether exposing yourself to cold water has any health benefits.
We also have some big news from the Don's definition team.
In social etiquette, we discuss the trials and tribulations of changing the bed sheets.
...and if that isn't enough, Don shows us his new horn, what an episode!
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This episode we take a look at Havana Syndrome, a mysterious syndrome striking down USA CIA agents.
We also launch our first listener survey, you can take it here...go on, be your best friend?
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Hangovers, they're no good, and we'll tell you why!
Also in this weeks social ettiquette segment, we discuss one of the riskiest moves in the business.... telling someone their lookalike!
In this episode we look into the weird and wacky side of the olympics.
We also try out a new segment 'Mum explains popular culture". She's really quite jiggy with it.
This episode we try to figure out what Elon Musk is all about...
If it's been Elon time since you've listened to an episode, this one is a Musk!
This episode we're looking at bold religious claims: Stigmata, talking in tongues, faith healing....and seeing Jesus in your toast.
We also discuss how to get a guest to leave your house when they've stayed too long. Don has this issue with Luke regularly.
This episode we look into common saying and where they come from.
This episode contains a couple more swears than usual, but it's cute when we do it!
We're back for 2021! This episode we're looking into anti-vaxxers and why someone might be against delicious vaccines.
Luke and Don have wrapped themselves in cheap paper and delivered you a totally adequate 2020 What's that about Christmas Special.
It's fine, really.... Could be worse...
Merry Christmas.
From personal experience we know how weird the human body is... so we're back with part 2!
In this episode we look at;
BO
Blushing
The tip of your tongue phenomenon
Pressure points
We've also got a new segment called "Celeberity Cegetable Showdown"....
So sit down, grab a bag od Danny Doritos and have a listen!
This episode we're looking at living off grid (and tiny houses).
We'd definitely do it if we had the chance... but this couch won't sit on itself and watch tiger king.
This week we investigate people who have no nontact with the modern world and its trends....but enough about us, we also take a look at uncontacted tribes.
This week we look into nostalgia, and take a trip down memory lane to listen to the first bit of content we ever made.... only to discover we haven't evolved one bit.....we've probably gotten worse if anything.
This week we talk about solitary confinement.
We're experts in this having broadcast a podcast to no one for 5 years now.
In a sadly transparent attempt to garner more attention, Luke and Don take a look at something topical......emerging conspiracy theory "QAnon".
They immediately regret the decision.
This episode we look at the science behind what makes someone cool.
Pretty sure researching coolness isn't one of the success factors.
In this episode we discuss all things UFOs.
Luke completely loses all credibility, while Don remains his usual enchanting self.
Owe someone money?
People out to get you?
Married to Olivia Newton John and don't want to be anymore?
Well, you should consider faking your own death. Tune in to find out how.
Luke and Don have sanitised their microphones, coughed into their elbows and maintained a generous 1.5m distance to discuss the Coronavirus.....As with all episodes of What's that About, the content is questionable and the anecdotes largely irrelevant.
A very merry what's that about Christmas to you!
In this double episode, we tackle 6 mini-what's that abouts.
Is MSG bad for you?
Why do I look bad in photos?
What's up with earwax?
Why do bookstores make me go to the bathroom?
Why 10 thousand steps?
Dejavu (I don't think we've done this before)
Get it into your ears this Christmas!
A very merry what's that about Christmas to you!
In this double episode, we tackle 6 mini-what's that abouts.
Is MSG bad for you?
Why do I look bad in photos?
What's up with earwax?
Why do bookstores make me go to the bathroom?
Why 10 thousand steps?
Dejavu (I don't think we've done this before)
Get it into your ears this Christmas!
This episode we take a deep dive into The Amish.
Beards without moustaches, what's that about!?
We also debut an exciting new segment, and then cancel it straight away.
This week we're looking into the massively popular ASMR videos.
These videos are based around extremely close mic'd talking, role playing and scraping noises designed to elicit tingling on the scalp of viewers.
It's even weirder than it sounds- and yet, not as disturbing as a noise Don makes during the episode.
This episode Luke and Don try to figure out why some people think the earth is flat.....because it's not.... right?
This week we dust off the magnifying glass and take a discerning look at people who fall in love with objects. This will be of particular interest to those of you who have fallen deeply in love with this podcast.
Essential Oils are going gang busters at the moment, it's now a billion dollar industry. This episode we see "essential Don" and "non-essential Luke" get to the bottom of what they're all about.
This episode we get inside the mind of a mosquito to find out why some people are tastier than others.
Pimples, they're the worst... but podcasts about pimples are the best! This episode we look at why pimple popping videos are so popular.
This week we discuss Lie Detectors. Specifically, how they work, how accurate they are and how to beat them. Luke also does an inadvertent impression of a loony tunes character.
Years ago, two hard working lads named Luke and Don couldn't get a crumb with the ladies. At the same time, hundreds of serial killers and murderers were getting fan mail from women who wanted to date and marry them.
It hurt then, and it hurts now.
This episode we investigate what that's all about!
We're back! After spending 18 months trying to come up with a new podcast idea, we came up with absolutely nothing. So, with our tail firmly between our legs, we present to you our newest what's that about episode on an extremely hard hitting topic.... why do finger nails grow faster than tow nails?
This week we release our 50th and final episode of What's that about?
To go out with a bang, we put on the heavy duty gloves, face mask and DIY work clothes and chiseled out our favourite bits from the previous 49 episodes. It was a dirty and confronting job but someone had to do it (and Mum and Warren Groom weren't available).
It's really more appropriately called the 'least worst bits of what's that about'.
If you only listen to one episode, make it this one.
We hope you enjoy it.
Luke and Don
This episode we discuss Urban Legends. We also tackle the age old quandary of how to react when someone accidentally spits on your face during a conversation....as well as what to do when someone has been calling you by the wrong name and you've left it too long to correct them.
This week we discuss fidget spinners, as well as some of our favourite fads from the past. Luke also pulls out the first documented "Dr Fad" reference in 25 years.
In this episode we talk freemasons, secret handshakes, and manly aprons. We also tackle one of life's biggest dilemmas, what to do when you forget to wear deodorant to work.
After reeling from the news that Americans don't use kettles, we've set out to discover more interesting facts from around the world.
This week we discuss some of the weird thing's that human bodies do, like hiccups, yawning, stitches, and ice cream headaches to name just a few.
This week we discuss road rage, an episode no one with anger management issues can afford to miss. Sorry if that's offensive, please don't hurt us!
Ever smiled when hearing bad news or when someone tells you a sad story? Well, you're a terrible person......but so are we! This episode we try figure out why this happens.
This episode we look at why fingers turn into prunes when you're in the bath. It's an episode no prune buff or person with fingers can afford to miss. The answer is surprisingly interesting.
This week we investigate Ouija Boards. Are they fake, or are they just fake? We canvased the internet for the best Ouija board stories, and then we reveal what the experts think.
This week we discuss our new years resolutions for 2017, and then revisit the new years resolutions episode from last year.
We're back for the 2016 Christmas special...which for some reason we keep calling the 2017 Christmas special, don't mind us!
In light of Donald Trump being even more Trumpyish than usual of late, we've decided to re-release our episode discussing Trump and some of his career "highlights".
This week we discuss the science behind Man Flu. We're taking a few months off after this episode so Don can concentrate on his zumba classes, and to a lesser extent because Luke is having a baby.
This week we talk about people who want to be frozen and then brought back to life. Warning: May contain traces of shrinkage jokes.
The end of the world is coming..... you'd better listen to this episode about cults post haste!
This week Luke and Don tell you everything you wanted to know about the game "Rock Paper Scissors" but were afraid to ask. You wanted to know about it right?
Have you ever wondered what it means when you see shoes hanging on telephone lines? Listen to this episode to find out!
This week's topic is on dolphins, and just how smart are they? Also, what's the name of their beak/mouth/nose/pointy thing?
This week we look into spontaneous human combustion, and why both Luke and Don are particularly at risk when busting out moves on the dance floor..., nobody puts Luke and Don in the corner.
Two of the weakest men alive talk about hysterical strength, the supposed phenomenon where amazing feats of strength are performed by people in life or death situations.
In this week's episode Luke takes Don captive, tells him all about Stockholm syndrome, and then Don falls in love with him.
Is hypnotism real? Luke and Don dust off their fob watches and wave them in front of a microphone for 16 minutes to try and find out.
This week Luke and Don look into why so many people spend so much of their day repeatedly checking their phones. Does your partner accuse you of spending too much time on your phone? No need to worry, it happens to everyone!
This week Luke and Don discuss cannibalism, and believe it or not they somehow managed to make a few jokes!
Armed with a hanky full of jubes and an extra hot coffee, Luke and Don take a look at the weird things that happen as we get old.
Luke and special guest host/other brother Nick take a look at whether homework is a waste of time. WARNING: This episode contains a rare and unusual amount of substance....don't get used to it!
Luke and Don take a look at why winning the lottery is one of the worst things that can happen to you.
Luke and Don discuss all aspects of pet peeves, like why do people hate the word 'moist'. We also get on our soap boxes about everything that annoys us.
This week we go out of our way to knock on every possible surface except for wood, as we discuss superstitions.
Luke and Don take one for the team and closely examine some Kim Jong-Il claims, like the "fact" that he apparently didn't need to poo. It only get's weirder from here.....
Luke and Don take a look under the hood of self driving cars, and discover that just like regular cars, they have no idea what they're looking at.
This episode is on selfies. We recommend you take a selfie whilst listening to this episode and upload it to Myspace and/or Friendster.
In this week’s episode Luke and Don discuss Donald Trump. You probably shouldn’t listen to this if you like, or are Donald Trump.
Luke and Don take a look at why red is the hair colour that gets picked on most, and then they pick on them, a little, but it's cute when they do it.
Adult colouring books, they're the most popular books you can buy! Dust off your coloured pencils and listen to Luke and Don as they figure out how this became a thing.
Charles Darwin. Aristotle. Luke and Don. What do these ridiculously intelligent humans have in common? They've all wondered why you can't tickle yourself.
Think you know beer? You probably don't. In this episode, Luke and Don discuss the ridiculous influence beer has had on the world. It's pretty amazing.
Luke and Don discuss New Year’s Resolutions. Listen to this episode before you make your resolutions, and then listen to it again when they invariably fail. Seeya in 2016!
Don puts on his best Santa suit (and Luke his Mrs Claus suit)as they deliver the inaugural What's That About Christmas Special! It really is special.....
In this episode we discuss conspiracy theories, like why don't we have more listeners? We think the government is behind it....
Tears, tantrums, drooling, nappy rash.....and that's just from Luke! This episode we take a closer look at teething necklaces to figure out if they actually work. An episode no parent, necklace buff or tooth aficionado can afford to miss!
This week we guarantee longer loving in the bedroom to whoever listens to this episode.
Luke and Don talk about sleepwalking, and the general mischief people can get up to when doing it.
Two of the most unfashionable people alive talk about fashion. In particular, the Normcore movement, and just clothes in general.
Having been on the receiving end numerous times, Luke and Don investigate "flipping the bird".
Luke and Don put their eyes and tear ducts on the line to find out why onions make us cry.
Seatbelts are extremely important, unless of course you're stuck in a moving steel box with 50 other kids surrounded by glass and metal poles. Luke and Don investigate why buses don't have seatbelts.
In the first episode of What's that About, Luke and Don discuss belly button lint, and what it's about.