The Mundane With Chris & Dave

Episode 13 - Zebra Crossings

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 

Episode 12 - Wooden Spoons

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

Episode 11 - Thursdays

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 

Episode 10 - Footstools

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

Episode 9 - Bricks

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

Episode 8 - Applause

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

Episode 7 - Teabags

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 

Episode 6 - Bognor Regis

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

Episode 5 - Shorts

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/

Episode 4 - Cottage/Shepherd's Pie

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