The Mundane With Chris & Dave

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. Follow us on the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane   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. Follow us on the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane   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). Follow us on all the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane 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. Follow us on all the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane    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. Follow us on all the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane    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. Follow us on all the socials: @themundane.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/themundane    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!   Find us on the socials at: themundane.uk   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/