The Mundane With Chris & Dave
Comedy
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 |
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
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 |
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.themundane.uk/
Episodes
Episode 13 - Zebra Crossings
11/13/2023
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_crossinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panda_crossinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffin_crossinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toucan_crossinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_crossing
Duration:00:39:31
Episode 12 - Wooden Spoons
10/23/2023
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
Duration:00:38:01
Episode 11 - Thursdays
10/9/2023
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
Duration:00:30:38
Episode 10 - Footstools
11/8/2021
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
Duration:00:30:58
Episode 9 - Bricks
10/25/2021
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-brickmakinghttps://www.instagram.com/brickarchitecture
Duration:00:44:11
Episode 8 - Applause
9/27/2021
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
Duration:00:40:38
Episode 7 - Teabags
9/13/2021
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%20contentshttps://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
Duration:00:39:05
Episode 6 - Bognor Regis
8/16/2021
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-paynehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bognor_Regis
Duration:00:31:13
Episode 5 - Shorts
8/9/2021
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-shortshttps://capthatt.com/guide-to-wearing-shorts-with-a-short-history/
Duration:00:26:07
Episode 4 - Cottage/Shepherd's Pie
7/26/2021
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
Duration:00:27:36
Episode 3 - Toothpicks
7/19/2021
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
Duration:00:38:57
Episode 2 - Paperclips
7/12/2021
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-4072863https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/05/the-history-of-the-paper-clip-it-was-invented-in-1899-it-hasnt-been-improved-upon-since.html
Duration:00:41:58
Episode 1 - Boxes / Pop-Out Cakes
7/4/2021
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-boxhttps://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/
Duration:00:37:57