Best Old London Pub Podcasts (2024)

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The Angel with 2 Wings 24:15

4d ago24:15

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Send us a text The Angel Bermondsey is a pub with lots of historic legends and it has two neighboring pubs (the wings) with less history but fun facts none the less: Turner’s Old Star and The Ancient Foresters ============================================================== The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes…

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Beers in Bermo: all the latest news about pubs, drugs, crisps and slacking off (Sept 24) 59:09

41m ago59:09

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1AvignonDartmoorKernel BirthdayClapton v Lewisham BoroLounging at the PromsTap room crawlPub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsBurger NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Book CornerReaders' Letters- Jessica Pegula and the ultimate Deserter animalBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Wapping River Pubs: Pirates, Crooks, Sailors and Celebs 27:24

11d ago27:24

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Send us a text The Town of Ramsgate and the Prospect of Whitby along the river in Wapping have been serving some interesting clientele for the last 400 years. Let's see who's popped in. ============================================= The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London …

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Fitzrovia 2: Wheatsheaf, Marquis of Granby, Newman Arms, Museum Tavern 24:09

22d ago24:09

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Send us a text In this second episode on the historic pubs of Fitzrovia, we branch out to the pubs other than The Fitzroy Tavern. In this one, the Wheatsheaf, Marquis of Granby, Newman Arms and The Museum Tavern are discussed, all having impressive lists of famous patrons and the stories that go with them ===========================================…

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Fitzrovia 1: The Fitzroy Tavern 18:26

22d ago18:26

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Send us a text First of two episodes on the historic pubs of London's Fitzrovia. This first episode is devoted to the rich history of the pub that defined the area, The Fitzroy Tavern. Since the 1920, this pub has been a favorite of famous artists, writers and celebs. ====================================================== The following resources ar…

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Southwark 2:Old Kings Head, Wheatsheaf, Southwark Tavern, Anchor Bankside 24:03

1M ago24:03

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Send us a text Now that we have full explored The George Inn in the previous Southwark episode, let's look at some other great historic pubs in the area: The Old Kings Head, The Wheatsheaf, Southwark Tavern and The Anchor Bankside The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (…

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Southwark 1: The George Inn 23:42

1M ago23:42

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Send us a text With roots going back 500 years, the George Inn, Southwark's only surviving coaching inn, has a rich history. We devote this entire episode to this historical treasure historic.london.pubs@gmail.comBy Eric Blair

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Closed restaurants, gawping, soaps, rewards, 1980's prices. EP 211 45:18

1M ago45:18

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Andy asks what happens to the furniture in restaurants when they close down? Nick has some espresso cups courtesy of his aunty from a closed down Wimpy Bar. We talk about gawping through the windows while people are working… it’s your BBC… except it isn’t! Andy talks about the quality of soap operas. Nick reveals how he likes to pretend he’s presen…

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Peckham Pints with William Blake, Pompey, Pisci, Goose and Ned. Have you got a pipe? (Aug 24) 53:37

29d ago53:37

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1A month of musicPompey day cancelledA funeralA month of sportPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Desert Island CrispspspsReaders' LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Belgravia: The Grenadier, The Plumber's Arms, The Nags Head 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Send us a text Previously, we covered the Star Tavern. Now let's check out 3 other great Belgravia pubs. From hauntings to horses, these are fun ones to visit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of Lo…

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Deptford Drink-up: a new pub, a vague Spanish theme, crisps galore and a ton of pub news (July 24) 53:02

2M ago53:02

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Summer Bus PartySpanish fleeMargate liggingBankside FestivalThe PublicanPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Bum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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London Walk - Blackfriars, Fleet St, Hodge, Inns of Court- Two Voices Radio Podcast -Ep 210 47:35

2M ago47:35

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You told us how much you enjoyed the last podcast... our London walk and talk. So we are doing something similar today. Join us as we walk from London Blackfriars Station via Unilever, Fleet Street, Hodge the Cat, and ending up at the Inns of Court. Plus the usual chatty twaddle along the way! Please get in touch via the "Contact Us" button our web…

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Pubs vs Fires, Floods and Zepplin Raids 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Send us a text Sometimes it's tough to be a pub. This episode looks at 3 historical disasters that affected London beer supply and pubs. ================================================== The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISB…

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The Mayflower 21:37

3M ago21:37

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Send us a text The Mayflower Pub along the river is such a great one. Why did the Pilgrim father's sail away? Let's investigate further ------------------------------------------------ The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 9…

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True Crime Pubs: The Blind Beggar, The Magdala, The 10 Bells 22:35

3M ago22:35

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Send us a text 3 great neighborhood pubs that are linked to true crime events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022) Wikipedia https://londonspubswher…

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The Lamb Conduit Street and The Queen's Larder 19:38

3M ago19:38

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Send us a text Two great pubs in the Bloomsbury area, one with lots of famous patrons and the other with a historical connection to the royals. Join us for the full story ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (IS…

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Ye Olde Mitre at Ely Place and The Holy Tavern 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Send us a text We cover two great pubs in the Clerkenwell area. One has roots back to Tutor times and the other one looks as if it could have ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of Lon…

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Lamb & Flag - Rose Street 17:49

3M ago17:49

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Send us a text The Lamb and Flag pub on Rose Street has secrets going back to King Charles II's restoration court. Come with us as we explore this gem tucked away in the busy Covent Garden area. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these …

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Gin Palaces - Episode 1 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Send us a text Let's explore the class of pubs known as gin palaces. This episode, the first of two, discusses how these ornate pubs came about and takes us to two great examples, The Salisbury and The Argyll Arms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following resources are quot…

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Star Tavern 19:18

3M ago19:18

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Send us a text The Star Tavern in Belgravia has a colorful history due the the patrons said to be a blend of "West End glamor and East End skullduggery". Join me for a pint and all all the details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in …

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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese 14:31

3M ago14:31

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Send us a text Let's take a visit to the grand old pub of Fleet Street. It has been waiting for us since 1667 =============================================== The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022) Wikipedia ht…

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Gin Palaces - Episode 2 22:02

3M ago22:02

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Send us a text On this, our second episode on the great gin palaces of London, we visit the last 3 on our top 5 list: The Viaduct Tavern, The Princess Louise and The Crown and Sugarloaf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following resources are quoted frequently in these episo…

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Historic London Pubcast Trailer 1:27

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Send us a text historic.london.pubs@gmail.comBy Eric Blair

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Deserter 10th Anniversary show, with Ned Boulting, part-live from the Shirker’s Rest (Jun 24) 48:42

3M ago48:42

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In this episode:Deserter is 10 - Q&A with Ned Boulting, live at the Shirker's RestLobster flavoured crispsA History of Crisps read by Dirty SouthLike Father, Like Son read by Dulwich RaiderBack to usual next monthBy Deserter

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London Walking and Talking - Two Voices Radio Podcast EP209 44:40

3M ago44:40

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This episode is different from the norm. Nick and Andy decided to go for a walk around London and are pleased to have you along to eavesdrop on their conversation! Join us as we start on the Goswell Road near Farringdon Station in London, we go to Angel Islington, then end up in Nisbets. Central London is too busy so we jump on a bus that's hotter …

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Dulwich Beer Festival plus sleepy lawyers, cheap kebabs and gardening tips (May 24) 50:18

4M ago50:18

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In this episode:Quiz 1Ivy House FestivalBermondsey Beer MileRuskin Park Sit InPhil WongSeaside awaydayShirk, Rust and PrayPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsKebab NewsDrug NewsOther NewsDesert Island Crisps with Cyclo DuncReader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Ferry good episode. Pubs, puns, crisps and one word film reviews in Woolwich (Apr 24) 44:40

5M ago44:40

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Deserter goes to HollywoodReturn to the Hobo HutDulwich Hamlet Women and Peckham Town awayCyprusPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Reader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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More narrowboating, Birmingham, Cleaning, TVR Presentation Skills EP208 37:46

5M ago37:46

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This time we're limited to 40 minutes due to poor technology. Hello to Abigail! We talk about another narrowboat holiday via Atherstone and a visit to a good old fashioned bakery. Plus we visit Birmingham. Why is Birmingham always slated? We love it! Plus... Nick mentions a Two Voices Radio Presentation Skills course he's hosting for 5 weeks in Bre…

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Blackfriars to Peckham on the Green Link Walk, inc. pubs, crisps, drugs and cuckoos (Mar 24) 53:12

6M ago53:12

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Cheltenham daysPark FeverBaked in South LondonFarringdon shithouseryCycling in the DordognePub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Deserter Island Crisps with Emma StumpReader's LettersBum(per) DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Cereal for dinner, Crooked House, Radio Off Air, Old Fashioned hotels. EP 207 54:02

6M ago54:02

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This time… we start with cereal for dinner… you won’t believe the suggestion of the USA Kellogg’s boss. We look at the Crooked House Pub in Dudley, West Midlands… it’s an intriguing story. We talk about re-use of buildings and the surprising number of new buildings still appearing. Plus… the radio station currently off air… for a very strange reaso…

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Deserter Bake Off! Pubs, crisps, news and dossers, plus we make some cookies (Feb 24) 56:36

7M ago56:36

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In this episode;The art of goutCycloCross in BenidormThe luck of The FixerLewisham Borough CFCOsman at the Sutton ArmsPub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsTheatre News?Other newsPub Convo StarterReader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media Scene (aka Soc Med Sce)The talking centipedeBy Deserter

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Money, Bank of England, Stock Exchange, Pubs with rooms, Narrowboat Pirate ep 206 55:00

8M ago55:00

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This time...we talk about old bank notes, the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. The UK appears to now be a coffee culture over tea. We talk about moving to other countries and learning the language. We love a stay in a "pub with rooms" but notice young people come down to hotel breakfasts with their bags and coats on. What's that all about? M…

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Pubcast Home and Away: Spain, passports, Thai crisps, amputations, slang old & new (Jan 24) 42:57

8M ago42:57

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In this episode:Spanish fleeAxe-throwing - in a pub?Damp JanuaryPub & brewery openings and closingsPub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsPie NewsHealth NewsDeserter Island Crispsps - Vincent Raison tells allBum Dosser Mr BingoRick BurinAbolish timeOld slang for being drunkNew slang for being drunkBy Deserter

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Christmassss! Cuddly toys, retail roundup, Christmas household deathtraps! EP 205 58:23

9M ago58:23

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Christmas cuddly toys linked with shops – from Venus flytraps to Caterpillars. There’s our usual Retail Roundup. Wilkos is back open in Luton. Smarter M&S stores. Local Radio…not so local. Shirts with pleats… avoid. The robotic café with GPS. Nick reveals potential Christmas death-traps around the house. He finds it difficult to keep a straight fac…

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Tipples up Telegraph Hill. A festive episode of pub and slacking related jollity. (Dec 23) 56:14

9M ago56:14

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1TenerifeChristmas partiesRaider goes ClubbingSE1 pub crawlPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Desert9er) Island CrispspsReaders' LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Beaujolais Nouveau Day, plus Camberwell, Teddington & Paris. Everywhere. (Nov 23) 52:24

10M ago52:24

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Syd in CamberwellA weekend in ParisTeddington Beer FestivalImprov schoolParis Match - a new old post on Deserter.co.ukPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsOther newsPub Quiz 2Deserter Island CrispspsSocial Media SceneBum DosserBy Deserter

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Two Voices Radio - Visit to Scotland EP 204 49:44

10M ago49:44

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This time we discuss our recent trip to Scotland. It's a fabulous country and only an hour away from Luton Airport. We stay in Glasgow, jaunt over to the coast at Largs. Plus we take the train to Stirling and Edinburgh. You tell us how you enjoy hearing about places to visit in the UK so we hope this will inspire your next tripette. Get in touch...…

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Daytime Drinking in East Dulwich; plus pubs, drugs, mugs and hugs (Oct 2023) 59:56

11M ago59:56

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1East Suffolk muckaboutEast London foot tunnelsLast days of the CapitolReturning beer mugsPub openingsPub news from the Shirker's RestCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Desert(er) Island Crisps with Sareta PuriReaders' LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Tulse Hill tipples, plus Pullman dining, Welsh cricket, candlelit Zelda and pubs (Sept 23) 54:38

12M ago54:38

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Fixing the water companiesCardiffDesi Pubs @ Green GoddessCandelit ZeldaPink and Blue SaturdayPub & beer newsCrisp NewsDrug News (bumper edition)Burger NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Bum DosserSoc Med SceBy Deserter

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Communications, moving trains, recycling, weather, Wilkos, awful sandwiches, Neighbours. EP 203 56:41

12M ago56:41

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This time… Andy has a moan about unnecessary communications from companies… Nick cannot walk through a moving train. Why are the recycling systems so different across the country? Two further questions… why are the British never prepared for the weather and why our trains are so expensive? As predicted Wilkos has finally gone bust. Andy reminds us …

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Cheers from Chislehurst: pubs, drugs, crisps and pies - all of life (Aug 2023) 50:07

1y ago50:07

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In this episode:Deserter Summer Social rememberedDirts in CornwallRaider in BroadstairsTwickers stagPub & Beer newsCrisp NewsDrug NewsPie NewsOther NewsReaders' LettersBum DosserThe Soc Med SceneBy Deserter

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Brighton, Fire, Dawlish, Wilko, Greggs, Temu, Project Bakeover EP202 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

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We’re back after a summer break. We went to Brighton on the weekend of the big hotel fire (we had nothing to do with it!). We talk about Brighton’s faded grandeur but we can recommend a decent fish and chip shop. Andy talks about Dawlish… another fine place to visit and how the railway runs right along the seafront but advises you don’t drive to De…

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Live @ The Shirker's Rest, New Cross, with special guest James Dowdeswell(July 23) 54:45

1y ago54:45

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In this episode:Dirts goes to gigsThe Raider goes clubbingSouth coast pubsPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsDesert Island Crisps with James DowdeswellBook CornerReaders' LetterBum DosserSMS fka Soc. Med Sce. fka Social Media SceneBy Deserter

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Heritage brands, Biggins, Ice-creams, E-numbers, weather, weed killer! EP 201 58:45

1+ y ago58:45

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This time… we are looking at heritage brands. Why are old brands popular again? Nick is drinking Slush Puppie fizzie and it’s delicious (and cheap). Do you remember from the 70s orange “juice” in a packet? Andy remembers his mum throwing away things with E-numbers in as Plymouth Sound Radio told her to! With a heritage theme we talk about actors fr…

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Saving the Elephant, one pint at a time. Plus queues, cockrings, crisps and cannabis.(June 23) 59:50

1y ago59:50

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1The Shirker's 1st BirthdayWoolwich DockyardThe Thanet Hat TrickFather's DayI Invented ChilloutPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDesert Island CrispsDrug NewsPub Quiz 2Reader's LettersBum DosserSMS (short for "Soc Med Sce" [short for "Social Media Scene"])By Deserter

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Two Voices Radio Podcast. Our 200th EPISODE! 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

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We've reached Episode 200! We talk about our first ever episode that came from our Radio LaB 97.1FM radio show. We look at the Eurovision Song Contest… why so much fuss this year? TV licence fees… We find that it's not just the UK that has one. Who pays for all these subscription channels? Andy tries to find a way to learn foreign languages via TV …

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St Johns pubs we've never been to. Plus stuff we can't say as we're on the writers' strike. (May 23) 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

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In this episode:The writers' strikeMurano, actuallyRosie's birthdayCharlton POTY AwardsShirker's brew dayPub & Beer newsCrisp NewsDrug NewsPie NewsOther newsReaders' LettersBum DosserSoc Med SceneBy Deserter

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Canal Boat Holiday Apr 2023, Paul O'Grady, Tupperware. EP 199 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

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This time... We are back from another narrowboat holiday. Listeners tell they like hearing about our UK Canal boat experiences. We travel from Norbury in Staffordshire to Middlewich in Cheshire via the Audlem lock flight. Find out what it was like. Plus... We pay tribute to Paul O'Grady a.k.a. Lily Savage... What a performer! Finally... We box up t…

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Pubbing on the Peninsula, plus Chelters, Brighton, Liverpool & Yorkshire. When do we rest? (Apr 23) 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Watching CheltenhamBrighton publoveLiverpool publoveGout in YorkshireHealth updatesPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsPie NewsOther News Pub Quiz 2Readers' LettersBum Dosser"Soc Med Scene"By Deserter

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Webcams, TV watching when ill, Nolly, hot cross buns, bakery, coffee EP 198 58:48

1+ y ago58:48

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This time... we discuss using webcams and choosing backgrounds. Andy is suffering but bored at being home watching daytime TV. Loose Woman and Carol McGiffin. Heir Hunters... The only programme with no reveal. We talk about the drama "Nolly" based on Crossroads actress Noele Gordon that leads us on to talk about the BBC in Birmingham and their big …

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