The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 128 - The Past Times with Andrea More
Jun 6, 2025
Comedian Andrea Moore, known for her performance opening for Sean Keen, joins the hosts for a hilariously insightful discussion. They dive into the absurdities of historical newspaper articles, poke fun at outdated summer fashion, and explore the bizarre world of mackerel trading. With humorous anecdotes about deodorant ads during the Great Depression and a haunted mortgage story, the trio seamlessly blends comedy and historical musings. Expect witty banter about rental prices and the quirks of thumb size, all while pondering deep, yet absurd topics.
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1888 Fashion Advice on Fabrics
- Dave Anthony and Andrea Moore discuss the 1888 advice against cotton clothing because it holds body excretions and perspiration.
- They humorously debate summer pneumonia risk and advocate wool underwear as cleaner and cooler than cotton.
Blind People's Dreams and Senses
- Dave Anthony reads about dreams of blind people and whether they dream visually.
- They joke about Stevie Wonder's visual inspiration and consult AI indicating blind people dream with other senses.
Near War Over Mackerel Fishing
- Dave Anthony reads about the US and Canada nearly going to war over fishing rights related to mackerel.
- They humorously compare Canada to Texas and joke about trading mackerel for measles.
