About this episode

The episode explores the origin of the word gobbledegook and discusses various aspects of criminality.

This week, the lads return to Texas to explain the origin of the word gobbledegook, and then Dave brings us into the world in which he is most comfortable: criminality. Does the time of day affect whether something is a crime or not? What is the best disguise to wear when robbing a bank? All these and more will be revealed. Happy Christmas everybody! Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1996-man-sues-pepsi-for-not-giving-him-a-harrier-jet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@screenrealm/video/7303129773142822152 https://www.etymonline.com/word/gobbledygook To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732   To see Neil on tour check out https://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tour Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Nicky Ryan Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil Delamere, Dave Moore

Topics covered

• language origin
• criminality
• disguises
• crime time
• comedy

Keywords

• gobbledegook
• criminality
• bank robbery
• disguise
• Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, TikTok, Etymonline

Books & works: Gobbledygook And Silly Criminals

Places: Texas

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