The Curiosity Project

As two individuals who are avid home cooks we have always looks admiringly upon the professional kitchen, trying to emulate their technical skills and precision while cooking. However, one factor that has unfortunately been glamorised through tv shows is the aggressive and demeaning environment of a professional kitchen, particularly at the Michelin level. Upon further research we realised how big...

As coffee enthusiasts I have never been a huge fan of cold brew, from the information available online from influencers, bloggers and YouTubers I have been convinced that cold brew is an inferior product so therefore never really gave it much thought or consideration. Boy was I wrong. Comparing hot brewed coffee to cold brew is the wrong way to go, its a completely different type of drink and shou...

We all have those times where in the moment we wish we wouldn't have to endure it, but once we emerge alive and adrenaline pumped we know we have just acquired a story for life. In todays episode we start to culminate the numerous stories that we feel qualify as terrifying, near death, or just plain risky. Particularly in testing times like these, regardless of your situation you have to be able t...

Sneakers and craftsmanship? a rather oxymoronic statement, right? Not quite. Being minimalists has opened us up to a world of understanding products before purchasing. This is great on the wallet as it avoids impulse purchases but its also fantastic in understanding the difference between true quality and pseudo-luxury. Are you paying for a brand or a product? We outline specific elements to look...

Although not a huge fan, we both enjoy watching marvel and dc super hero movies. After revisiting the first Ironman movie it made us think, what super powers would we have? We then mutually decided that this was a conversation to have for the podcast!  Editing this episode during lockdown has made me think that I would love to have the power to cure diseases! What super powers would you have?...

Some of us are lucky to be working in a job that we love, to have chosen a career that provides the opportunity to spread your wings and fly as close to the sun as you wish. However, todays topic excludes no one, regardless of how content you currently feel in your professional life. We all have hobbies, interests, ideas and creative urges, the side hustle (a phrase we are not the biggest fans of)...

Great hospitality is something that we expect when going to a restaurant, a retail shop or a hotel however on that rare occasion you find yourself in a situation where the world hospitality doesn't seem to exist. It is these occasions where you find yourself lost for words and left with only a funny story to tell your friends and family. It is these stories that we will be telling today.  Pul...

As a practicing minimalist and self professed perfectionist, whatever I own should be providing me with a sense of happiness or be the best in its category. I have been on a journey for at least a couple years in search of the 'perfect' baseball cap. Enter Varsity Headwear. For years Alex and Seb have been concentrating on creating the perfect cap, nothing else.  Their obsession for perfectio...

We both love cycling, I would go so far as to call us cycling enthusiasts! Amongst the miles we have cycled both recreationally, and competitively, nationally and internationally we have of course encountered some unusual and note worthy experiences. Today we paint ourselves in our failures and find a chance to laugh at each other.  Pull a shot and join us for a chat! 

Welcome to the second episode in our 'coffee series'. It is no secret that we are coffee nerds, whether its beans, brewing, grinding and especially drinking it always seems to get us excited. the Hario V60 is perhaps one of the most widely used pour over methods of brewing and one I have been using for over a year. Within that time period I have been able to conduct many tests and have put togethe...

We all find ourselves in difficult times right now but for god sake buying food that will last 8 months with an expiration date of 3 weeks won't help anyone! Now is the time to help one another, exercise compassion and concern for the vulnerable in society. Lets all pull together and work as a team to control Covid-19.  Pull a shot and join us for a chat! 

If you are not aware, there is quite a significant age difference between myself and Umar, myself being in my mid twenties and Umar in his mid forties, this can potentially be quite surprising but alas, it is true. He has always been rather vocal about parenting techniques and the generational shift of what would be regarded as 'good parenting'.  I ask a series of questions that could help mi...

5 years ago most people on the tube, train or bus would be cradling their cherished kindle, their eyes glued to the e-ink screens, watching the screen flash black and white as the pages are turned. However, now it is far more common to see people endearingly and proudly displaying their beautiful hardback, showcasing to those around them they are appreciate 'real' books. But should we be concentra...

To be able to travel is a privilege, having the world at your doorstep and explore other cultures, be exposed to sights you could only imagine and taste food that result in gastronomic experiences are all part of the beauty of traveling.  However, what happens when things don't really go to plan? Both being avid travellers we have had our fair share of travel blunders, although at the time fr...

Want to talk, but have no one to call? You’re not alone. According to  a 2019 survey  from  The Economist  and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), more than two in ten adults in the United States (22%) and the United Kingdom (23%) say they always or often feel lonely, lack companionship, or feel left out or isolated. Figures like these have been ubiquitous in the press lately,...

Whether we think Trump is great or ridiculous we can all agree and on the fact that he has been divisive and has indeed attracted lots of media attention. But what does a couple of non-political English chaps have to say about this impeachment? What sort of image is America portraying to their neighbours. And what will happen now that Trump survived the impeachment?  Pull and shot and join us...

Water. Its pretty simple stuff, we all need it, we are all pretty much made of it, why make a fuss of it? The same way you would demand better of your food we now need to rise together and demand better of our water. Life is about experiences and since we promote Hygge - the danish act of finding value and peace in the smallest of acts - what better then to find an experience in the liquid you dri...

The title says it all.  Coronavirus seems to be going out of control and we want you guys to remain safe and sanitised. As I am sure you have gathered, our Mind Espresso series makes serious conversations laid back and relaxed. With the current media storm around this pandemic it can be difficult to control your anxiety about it. Sometimes you just need to laugh about serious topics.  Pu...

If it hasn't been clear yet, we are lovers, enthusiasts, geeks etc of coffee. Everyone has got a clear journey through out the world of coffee and that world normally starts off at Starbucks for most people. However, the universe of coffee is far more interesting and diverse than a latte or a mocha. we are both excited to share our journey with coffee with you and lead you down a path of explorati...

To be labelled as insane is to automatically be marginalised within society, to be packaged in to a corner and left to rot, to have your voice silenced and discredited. Why? To protect society. But the question that no one is asking, why do some people become insane? What does it really mean to be insane? And is it being over diagnosed?  The with release of the new Joker movie starring Joaqui...

We both loved drama in school, thoroughly enjoying the artistic process of delving deep within the intricacies on the character. Am I perhaps over exaggerating high school drama class? Sure. Is it making me feel better? Absolutely! Once again going down memory lane we expose our not so accomplished acting failures and find an opportunity to laugh.  Pull a shot and join us for a chat!

There's nothing wrong with a Chinese take out, but there is something wrong with a take out every day. Now with far more people becoming educated in the benefits of concentrating on not only your caloric intake but also your nutritional intake we have realised that maybe the idea of 'eating good' or 'good food' has become disillusioned and must be simplified. Convenience takes priority over taste,...

Interviews. Whether you are attending one for a new school, a university or a new job, interviews can be nerve racking regardless of how confident you are, so much relies on you ticking the boxes for the interviewer that you've probably never met. Not to worry, there are some key things you can do to really up your chances, prepare in the correct ways and keep yourself calm and clear minded. ...

Zombie attack? Nuclear war? Pandemic? How will the world end and what will you do? The constant news about the coronavirus has really got us thinking, what is our plan B? If things really do go out of control we need to have a back up plan, a plan that will get us through thick and thin!  Pull a shot and join us for a chat! 

Whether it be watching Ronaldo score the winning penalty shot, Tiger Woods win the masters, or Eliud Kipchoge run a marathon under 2 hours. Whether you are playing your local 5 a side, representing your country in Wimbledon or in the final 100m sprint at the olympics, competitive sports play a big part in most of our lives. How does involving yourself within competitive sports affect your life and...