The Curiosity Project

Even though we are huge fans of fashion and style we seem to constantly be fighting this battle between fashion and the environment. As we learnt in our "fashion problem" episode, many clothing companies are destroying the environment in an effort to manufacture cheap disposable clothing. However, we explore how Son Of A Tailor has been using new manufacturing techniques to create a luxury product...

As car enthusiasts we found there was a tremendous amount to be curious about with cars therefore we are introducing a new series where the podcast is conducted inside the car! We will be discussing the history of the company, our impression of the vehicle and giving you guys an auditory experience of what it is like to drive and passenger in this car. We look forward to expanding this series so p...

Join us again as we discuss some new headlines from the week that have peaked our attention and curiosity!  Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

This is the beginning of a series of episodes all about horology. In this particular episode join us as we talk about the history of Grand Seiko and the multi faceted nature of the Japanese watching making industry! Grand Seiko: https://www.grand-seiko.com/global-en Website: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Cables: Kenabl...

Happy Valentines Day!  As a result of a number of emails coming in from our listeners on what to buy for their significant other we decided to embark on a learning journey about the mascot of valentines day, the rose. We wanted to understand what makes a rose beautiful and who are make the best roses in the world?  Brew a cup and join us for a chat!  Roses: https://www.rosesonly.co....

We finally have news outside of the pandemic! We have decided to take full advantage of this and discuss our thoughts on some of the top headlines of the last week.   Website: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Coffee has been a long term obsession for us, we are always looking for ways to create a better cup of coffee, improvements or upgrades! Following our V60 episode a lot of you guys have now caught the coffee bug and are now using a pour over system in your everyday routine. In this episode we have collaborated with Fellow and Acaia on their Stagg Pour Over kit and the Acaia Pearl S. We brake down...

The practice of minimalism has been an active pursuit support by both myself and Umar. Minimalism is more then owning less, it is about having less but having the best. Since our last episode on sneakers we received a significant amount of interest on us to explore more minimalist sneakers, this of course lead us to the Northampton kings, Crown Northampton.  In this episode we discuss the man...

On our journey of exploring and learning about planar magnetic we have now come across the older brother of the LCD 1 we tested in a previous episode. In this episode we explain what double the price of a pair of LCD 1's gets you and whether or not it is worth the extra money!  Website: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk My audio testing equipment Burson Audio Timekeeper 3 Integrated Chord Electro...

Optimising our workflow has been extraordinarily important to us, being able to complete the tasks at hand with as little headache and fuss is a great skill to possess. In this episode we explore methods we use to optimise our productivity through the equipment we use. I have been a strong believer in using multiple forms of data input to increase your ability to absorb information however this no...

We're back!  After dealing with some technical difficulties on the podcast we finally have our new studio up and running! As I am sure you are all aware we do not have a video counterpart to the podcast, this was an intentional decision as we wanted to focus entirely on the sound quality and provide an experience that was as good as we can get it! However due to equipment limitations we had r...

Since I wear optical glasses they are have always been terribly important for me, primarily from a functional stand point although I would be remised to say that the aesthetics have also been high up on my priorities. In this episode we discuss the current state of the eyewear industry and the problems with regards to fit! I believe I have found a solution to everyones eyewear problems, a brand ca...

Talk about being late to the party...  Blog: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk

Its no secret that we are huge health and fitness junkies, however with the shutdown on gyms due to covid we are trying to understand how to stay fit and workout at home. A piece of kit that is commonly overlooked is the weighted vest. In this episode we talk about the Wodsox weighted vest, our impressions of it and how we use it in our workout regime!  Blog: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk Wei...

Veteran listeners on the podcast all know that both myself and Umar are minimalists and have been for a while. we are also very passionate about working and supporting brands that have some sort of sustainability credentials. We have been lucky enough to be working with Basic Rights and after a conversation with the Managing Director I realised the fashion industry is destroying the environment. S...

We are both avid home cooks and believe that people should be using the best tools in life to elevate their experience. I have always been fascinated with chef knives and that fascination peaked upon getting hold of a Tog knife.  In this episode we go through what makes Japanese knives superior and in particular what goes in to a Tog knife that allows it to out perform others!  Tog Knive...

Freedom of speech has been a resounding topic on the internet for a while now and is something I have always felt very passionate about. In a world that is every changing what is the current condition of freedom of speech and what do we need to do to protect int he fast evolving world of online discourse?  In the episode we discuss our opinions on the current state of freedom of speech, what...

Join us for chat about our past sporting endeavours that may have not turned out the way we expected!  Blog: www.thecuriosityproject.co.uk

Continuing on from the last episode all about dynamic driver headphones we have now made a beginners guide to planar magnetic headphones. We are relatively new to the world of planar magnetic headphones however limited experience and education I have had on them has really been very exciting. Particularly spending time with the beautiful entry level Audeze LCD-1 headphones.  Join us in the ep...

In our HiFi series to date you have heard me speak about speaker cables and my thoughts on them. However, something I had never experimented with previously were power cables. Like many of you I had dismissed them as being an expensive luxury, in spite of this I have been using the Russ Andrews Power Cables and my god have they changed my HiFi game.  Join us as we talk about the intricacies o...

I have always been very vocal about my love of headphones and my views of the importance of having a pair of headphones as part of your HiFi system. However, with the paradox of choice that we now have what do we go for? Well, first and foremost we must explore and undergo some education and decide do we want to go with dynamic driver headphones? What are those? and what do I get to power my new H...

As I have mentioned previously, we try and keep the podcast as politically neutral as possible, however when we have things like the first presidential debate, well, we really can't help ourselves.  Join us for a lighthearted, laid back discussion on the current political situation in America. 

We all lead stressful and fast paced lives, however the pandemic has provided an extra element of stress in to peoples lives. Whether it be job security, lockdown or loneliness we are all battling with something new. However how do we deal with this and are there any techniques to use to help make this transition to the 'new norm' easier? We discuss techniques we use to help ourselves wind down an...

Sustainability has always been at the heart of everything we do. The brands we purchase from, the products we use and the services we enjoy. As the world is becoming more connected, information is becoming more accessible and transparency is demanded from companies we are moving towards a time where companies are now being held accountable to their environmental impact. We discuss why companies mu...

As we embark on this productivity series we thought it only made sense to start off with arguably the most important part fo a digital set up and that would be the WIFI. In this POD we discuss that regardless of your equipment if you have poor WIFI the it will significantly hinder your ability to work effectively and maximise your productivity. We explore how you can increase your internet speed a...