The Mundane With Chris & Dave: Recent Episodes
Chris & Dave
Things aren't as mundane as they seem; two best friends see how and why.
| Theme tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
Chris & Dave are going on a summer holiday so they recorded this mess of a minisode to announce that.
The chaos perfectly shows we definitely need a summer holiday. Literally at one point Dave's alarm even goes off midway through, and somehow it felt apt for what this fun mess is.
Make sure you take a break too, I think that was what was meant to be the point.
We'll be back on the next Mundane Monday on September 7th!
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Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris relish the opportunity to look into that squirty red stuff that everyone probably has in their fridge and reveal why ketchup wasn't always tomato sauce.
They also look at how the blood of tomatoes became so ubiquitous to the western diet, different coloured sauces, how many varieties Heinz actually started with, as well as why their friend James won't have any of it.
Pour out our faces to dip your sight into on YouTube and Spotify.
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Sources:
https://www.gethistories.com/p/a-history-of-ketchup
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_jam
https://www.heinz.com/ketchupfraud
https://britishfoodhistory.com/2012/04/24/the-gentlemans-relish/
https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-sauce-and-jam
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/horses-for-courses
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Chris & Dave talk about the stuff that goes in your ear that isn't our voices, but definitely shouldn't go in there.
Whether you call them cotton buds, cotton swabs, Q-tips or Baby Gays this episode covers all of them as they are the same thing.
It then inevitably falls into Chris' eargasm addiction, famous school rumours and, of course, tuberculosis.
We also find out what the Q in Q-tip stands for!
Watch the mouths that go into your ears on Spotify and YouTube.
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Sources:
https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/health-history-how-cotton-swabs-went-from-baby-gays-to-q-tips
https://share.google/LelurwWxwkRqtIWMS
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris make a racquet by taking the small yellow Wimbledon balls and discovering the very unexpected influence David Attenborough had on them.
They also find out why love is zero, how it feels to have one in your pocket and what bagels are.
As standard, the long rally descends into a chat about sport small talk, snooker, football and golf because these boys are definitely 100% sports people who watch sport all the time. #sports
Watch the match of faces and words on YouTube and Spotify.
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Sources:
Jason
https://www.listertennis.com/the-bright-idea-how-david-attenborough-transformed-tennis-visibility/
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Chris & Dave doodle along with mouth words instead of ink shapes about a miracle of modern engineering that you definitely own at least one of: the common household ballpoint pen.
As well as the fascinating history of that balltipped inker, we cover birthday cards, LEAKS, lids, and even tips on how to make your tiny ball tipped writers work again. PLUS SPACE PENS.
We also include a bonus ASMR-lite pen twisting and clicking section for all you twistyclicky freaks out there.
You can witness the pens we click on YouTube and Spotify.
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Sources:
https://www.executivepensdirect.com/blogs/help-advice/the-ultimate-ballpoint-pen-guide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Pen
https://spartexpen.com/trivia/the-mighty-pen-an-ink-tale-of-45000-words/
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris can't stop opening their mouths, but you already know that. This time they are doing that tired (or scared?!) thing when they do it, and it turns out that nobody can agree WHY we do it.
We share some theories, some rhymes, then somehow dive into hiccups, salt poisoning, and the reliability of Japanese trains.
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS LOTS OF YAWNING AND WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU YAWN.
You can see/judge our yawns on YouTube and Spotify.
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Sources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20140811-warning-this-may-make-you-yawn
https://toddkashdan.medium.com/8-bizarre-scientific-facts-about-yawning-81334d48d940
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Chris & Dave stay on the same channel by diving deeper into that quadrimagical object that controls the large screens in our lives.
These two old men accidentally avoid getting into the history of the doofah and instead establish what you need for a perfect zapper and ways to avoid losing them.
You can see our chins wag on YouTube and Spotify, where you can also find part one, if you want to (plus whatever you're listening to this podcast one now).
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Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris change the channel on that magical rectangle that doesn't even have a screen because it controls the big one!
These two chizzits accidentally do a deep plonk into all of the amazing names the people of the UK call their TV guns and even come up with a BRAND NEW NICKNAME.
To be continued...
You can see our smiles and heads on Spotify and YouTube.
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Source that we actually used:
https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cs/media-centre/news/view.app?id=1369783125485
Thomas the Tank Engine lore from https://www.instagram.com/educatinggordonday
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Chris & Dave gently place their thoughts on those not-so-new surfaces that people put their things on top of that ARE NOT BOOKCASES.
Buckle up as it descends into Chris' very strong thoughts towards stuff/crap, we also learn about the first ever funko pop (related), and these wannabe shelfologists work out what kind of shelf they are.
You can see our faces and the things we talk about on Spotify and YouTube.
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Sources:
https://journal.tylko.com/history-of-the-shelf
https://shelfology.com/blogs/shelfology-u/a-brief-history-of-floating-shelves-and-open-shelving
https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=1904
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris start stinking up their blood with the great ingredient that you measure with your heart and taste with your mouth or foot.
We also learn the difference between a crusher and a press, as well as the tastiest way to put off vampires.
NOW IN VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND SPOTIFY.
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Sources:
- https://gilroygarlic.com/blogs/news/a-brief-history-of-garlic
- https://garlicworld.com/fun-facts/
- https://www.josephjoseph.com/products/cleanforce-garlic-press-green
- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Remover-Silicone-Garlics-Peelers-Kitchen
Credits:
Hosted by David Hadland & Chris Wells
Produced & Edited by Chris Wells
Theme Tune by Niall Murray
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Chris & Dave are back! So they made this mini episode to tell you that! We will have new episodes coming out every 2 weeks on Mundane Mondays!
Dave also shares his shoe-based mishap in a mildly desperate bid to see if anyone else has had the same experience PLEASE TELL US (comment etc!) anyway have a great day!
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Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
Dave & Chris immediately start talking about Slipknot Sleepovers (SleepKnots), before finally starting a deep dive into just one of those magical accessories many use to hold their trousers up.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://joojoobs.com/history-belts/
Chris & Dave discuss that non-bed thing we lay on at bedtime and Dave's 'real job' offers us an opportunity to uncharacteristically offer actual expert advice (plus some celebrity gossip!)
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/the-history-of-the-mattress
- https://familytreemagazine.com/uncategorized/history-matters-once-upon-a-mattress/
Dave & Chris take their first steps (or swims) into the animal kingdom to look at one hell of a pet.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/2019/10/epic-history-humble-goldfish
- https://thegoldfishtank.com/goldfish-facts/
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4341254.stm
Chris & Dave stare at the walls and share the history of the paper that often covers them.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20181106-the-surprising-story-of-wallpaper
- https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Wallpaper
- https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/victorian-homes/victorian-wallpaper-facts/
Dave & Chris get sleepy together and look into the history as well as the many uses of those special soft rectangles that live in your bed.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://hankeringforhistory.com/pillows-throughout-the-ages-guest-post/
Chris & Dave blow the entire pedestrian management world wide open by lifting up the stripes and revealing the intrigue underneath.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://groundtoground.org/2013/07/10/striped-history-story-zebra-crossing/
- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/only-in-britain/panda-crossing/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican_crossing
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panda_crossing
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffin_crossing
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toucan_crossing
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_crossing
Dave & Chris explore the much loved kitchen utensil as well as what it contains physically and spiritually. We also tell you what a spurtle is which is helpful if you're not Scottish.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.pacificmerchants.com/blog/the-history-of-the-wooden-spoon/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spurtle
Chris & Dave ask what really makes a day mundane, can we ever truly know? Or is it just a feeling? Also what did Craig David do on it? Also also are Traffic Light parties still a thing?
Theme Tune by Niall Murray |
Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.thefactsite.com/thursday-facts/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lmb5-tnM0
Dave & Chris put their feet up and ask the really important questions such as which dog would make the best footstool? We hope you will join us and perhaps also put your feet up on a willing piece of furniture as you do.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-28-hm-63055-story.html
How do you fight an intruder using your childhood toys? Where do you sit in the toilet room spectrum? Chris & Dave go into the WHY, how, and what of the big bad wolf's least favourite building material.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://brickarchitecture.com/about-brick/why-brick/the-history-of-bricks-brickmaking
- https://www.instagram.com/brickarchitecture
Dave & Chris discuss the definition and history of putting your hands together in quick succession; accidentally creating the freshest Oscar bait along the way.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.theatreinparis.com/blog/why-are-we-clapping-a-history-of-applause
- https://deserthandandpt.com/18-amazing-facts-about-human-hands/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/arts/dance/designated-cheering-spectators-thrive-at-the-bolshoi-theater.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_ovation
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applause
Chris & Dave do the stereotypical British thing and go on a deep tangent about tea preferences the second today's subject is introduced; at least now you can make them a good cuppa.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.tea.co.uk/the-history-of-the-tea-bag#:~:text=In%20around%201908%2C%20Thomas%20Sullivan,than%20emptying%20out%20the%20contents.
- https://time.com/3996712/a-brief-history-of-the-tea-bag/
- https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/hot-beverages-report-2016/infographic-how-do-brits-take-their-tea-/542547.article
In their most mundane episode yet, Dave & Chris (with his new microphone) head to the 'sunniest place in Britain,' discovering holiday parks, and party givers along the way.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/16/cynthia-payne
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bognor_Regis
In the most passionate episode to date, Chris & Dave discover the byzantine definitions and rules around the famous pelvic area covering garment.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://lucafaloni.com/blogs/news/a-not-so-brief-history-of-shorts
- https://capthatt.com/guide-to-wearing-shorts-with-a-short-history/
Dave & Chris apologise to their mothers in a whirlwind episode about the simple, yet convoluted, staple of worldwide cuisine...if you don't follow the definition too closely.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- http://thompsonhouse.ca/2017/11/cottage-pie-history/
- https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/222061/shepherds-pie-history/
- https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-shepherds-pie
Chris & Dave look into another timeless tiny tool, only this one takes teeth and transitions them to terrific cleanliness.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://slate.com/human-interest/2007/10/a-brief-history-of-the-toothpick.html
- https://www.thoughtco.com/short-history-of-the-toothpick-4154079
- http://www.eatingutensils.net/history-of-other-eating-utensils/toothpicks-history
Dave & Chris explore the essential levels of commitment in life and stationary, as well as the perils of iterating on perfection.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray | Graphic Design by Lauren Hand |
References:
- https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-paper-clip-4072863
- https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/05/the-history-of-the-paper-clip-it-was-invented-in-1899-it-hasnt-been-improved-upon-since.html
Chris & Dave's inaugural episode begins with boxes and then accidentally falls into cakes as all great experiences do.
Theme Tune by Niall Murray Graphic Design by Lauren Hand
References:
- https://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/cardboard-box
- https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/Fashion-and-Furniture-Blog/history-wooden-chests-storage-boxes/
- https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2014/jul/23/truth-about-being-girl-inside-cake/
- http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/07/practice-women-jumping-giant-cakes-start/