<p>We are tackling two, yes TWO unrelateds that have to do with the very unexpected connects of popular food stuffs.</p><p>Joining Andrew this month is the season 3 crew fresh off of recording it is of course <a href="https://www.aliciabrittpuppetry.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alicia Britt</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaomiproductions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Producer Naomi</a>!</p><p>Up first we tackle the outsized influence that Scotch whiskey had on the establishment of the NHS. Along the way we get to the bottom of why Johnnie Walker has multi-coloured labels and how to best deal with snake oil salesmen...Red Dead Redemption style.</p><p>Then we head over to Japan in the 70s to seek out the truly disturbing event that took instant ramen from obscurity to global dominance. The mystery has a lot to do with left wing radicals and once again the Mitsubishi corporation</p><br><p>Bibliography:</p><p>Brickman, Sophie. “The History of the Ramen Noodle.” Culture Desk. <em>The New Yorker</em>, May 21, 2014. <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-history-of-the-ramen-noodle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-history-of-the-ramen-noodle</a>.</p><p>Bruce-Gardyne, Tom. “Dewar’s: A Brand History.” <em>The Spirits Business</em>, February 20, 2018. <a href="https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/dewars-a-brand-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/02/dewars-a-brand-history/</a>.</p><p>“Full Record for ‘HIGHLAND DOCTOR’ (0033) - Moving Image Archive - Catalogue.” Accessed April 5, 2026. <a href="https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/0033" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/0033</a>.</p><p>Master Of Malt. “Dewar’s Whisky.” Accessed April 5, 2026. <a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/distilleries/dewars-branded-whisky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.masterofmalt.com/distilleries/dewars-branded-whisky/</a>.</p><p>McCrae, Morice. <em>The National Health Service in Scotland: Origins and Ideals, 1900-1950</em>. Tuckwell Press, 2003.</p><p>McQueen, Craig. “Campaign to Celebrate Scot Who Laid Foundations of NHS 100 Years Ago.” Daily Record, July 2, 2012. <a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/campaign-to-celebrate-scot-who-laid-1115508" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/campaign-to-celebrate-scot-who-laid-1115508</a>.</p><p>Murai, Shusuke. “Cup Noodles Slurping Strong, 45 Years On.” The Japan Times, August 22, 2016. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/08/22/reference/cup-noodles-slurping-strong-45-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/08/22/reference/cup-noodles-slurping-strong-45-years/</a>.</p><p>“NRS Web Continuity Service.” Accessed April 5, 2026. <a href="https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230324104912/http://www.ournhsscotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230324104912/http://www.ournhsscotland.com/</a>.</p><p>South China Morning Post. “What’s the Story behind Instant Ramen Noodles?” April 1, 2020. <a href="https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3077785/whats-story-behind-instant-ramen-noodles-and-how-did." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3077785/whats-story-behind-instant-ramen-noodles-and-how-did.</a></p><p>Seemingly Unrelated is a podcast all about exploring how everyday things connect to major movements in history, politics and culture.</p><p>🎵 Subscribe to the <a href="https://shows.acast.com/seemingly-unrelated" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">show everywhere</a> </p><p>📽️ Find the videos on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SeeminglyUnrelatedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p>🎰 Want even more? Get bonus episodes for as little as $2/month and a list of sources for this episode <a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeeminglyUnrelated" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on our Patreon</a> </p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://seeminglyunrelated.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seeminglyunrelatedpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@seeminglyunrelatedpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok </a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>