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TBR25 : Parapsychologists. Investigators -slash- consultants.

Tall Boy RadioJul 23, 2020

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#TBR192 - First responder

First responders. When it's all gone pear-shaped, these are the guys you rely on. Stuart did this Jon for 14 years. Helping people in their darkest hour... and all for zero pay. He did it because he wanted to contribute to society. He shares his story, the training, the experiences and the time that he single-handedly closed down Manchester Airport. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com by using the promo code TALLBOYRADIO (as long as you are based in the UK). The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Sep 29, 202301:03:31

#TBR191 The business of building a business

How do businesses get started? What's the story behind them? Alex Preece is the CEO of Tillo. Never heard of them? There's a pretty good chance that they've provided you with a gift card as a reward in the past. Alex tells us how he got started in the industry and found his niche. We also find out a little about the man who sits in the big office and hear his history in the British army that gave him his grounding (whilst serving alongside Prince Harry), his first forays into the world of business and learn a little about how imposter syndrome affects people in different ways with very different effects. Go grab yourself a big cigar, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off at www.ollys-ollys.com just by using the promo code TALLBOYRADIO (UK customers only). The opening music in this episode is "Dance of the Knights" by Sergei Prokofiev and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Sep 22, 202301:06:23

#TBR190 - NFL season preview with Pigskin Podcast

American Football - what do we Brits know about it? We were joined by Mark and James of Pigskin Podcast to give you a preview of the season ahead. Full disclosure, we didn't really do that. In amongst Dave's questions and questions from our viewers, we took a deep dive look at the NFL draft, shared some NFL stories amongst many other factors. There's something here for new fans and more seasoned pros. Our guests really knew their stuff and were very passionate about the sport. We did get round to predicting our favourites to lift the trophy. Go grab yourself a cold one (best leave the Bud Light in the cooler), kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com by using the promo code TALLBOYRADIO at checkout (UK orders only). The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Sep 15, 202301:16:18

#TBR189 - Travel like a Tall Boy

We have all had some amazing holidays this summer and we're pleased to be able to share some of those stories with you. San Antonio, Texas. Orlando, Florida. Lanzarote, Spain. 3 different holidays.
Beans headed to Texas to fulfil a dream with his family and I do mean family. Taking his Wife and 2 Kids to stay with the cousin he tracked down on the internet when there was a missing link in the family tree. Beau had been to England in 2022 and to be able to spend 10 days with them on the return journey to Texas - it was a dream come true and the holiday of a lifetime... and to spend his 50th at a party at Beau and Cris' house - phenomenal.
Gaz took his Wife and kids to Orlando, Florida - wondering whether this could be the last trip they take together as his kids get older. He wanted to do something special, his daughters had turned 18 and 16 and passed their exams with flying colours and he and his Wife had been married 20 years... and, of course, Gaz had just turned 50. They wanted to do something special so they revisited one of their favourite holidays.
Dave wanted a break away from his busy work life as CEO of a successful company and the renovation of his house to spend some time relaxing with his Wife and 2 kids. Along the way, he had some great experiences.

Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Sep 08, 202301:00:51

#TBR188 - The Earth is flat

Flat Earth. You're all aware that there are plenty of people who don't believe that we live on a Globe. If you believe that then this episode is for you. If you do believe we live on a Globe, this episode is definitely for you. We were unaware how in-depth and structured the argument for a flat earth is. Sam answered every question that we had and it all made sense. I would urge you to listen with an open mind and let us know what you think. Go grab yourself a cold one and, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Sep 01, 202301:14:41

#TBR187 - Going viral

Viral videos. Viral Posts. What is it that captures the imagination with this posts. We look at 5 very famous Viral posts to see if we can see what connects them. Charlie bit my finger, The laughing Chewbacca lady, The IKEA monkey, 2 kids singing Cher Lloyd and Man versus Booze have amassed over 1 Billion views amongst them. Some have done well and made a fortune, others, less so. We also take a look at the dangerous Viral trends designed to harm... and then there's the Sabotage trilogy! Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Aug 25, 202301:04:14

Man versus Food. You must have wondered whether you could take on one of those challenges and win. We have. We are joined by elite competitive eater Dan "Killer" Kennedy to find out what it takes. Check out his YouTube channel YouTube.com/dankillerkennedy and you'll see that he can take down some titanic challenges. From the entire menu of McDonalds to eating a 3lb burrito in 82 seconds to win $3.2k. Speed-eating is just one facet of competitive eating, spice challenges and vast quantities. Dan tells us what it take on these challenges. Go grab yourself a cold one and order yourself a 40" pizza. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Aug 18, 202301:02:02

#TBR185 Unhoused.org

Homeless. Unhoused. Rough-Sleepers. It's a community getting larger thanks to the cost of living crisis. Proud people with feelings that once had a rough over their head but now need help just to have a meal. Call it poor life choices, or blame what you will but they are people just like you or I. Some people don't like giving to charities because they don't know how the money is spent or see the difference that it makes. Anisha and her Husband Varon set up unhoused.org with all these things in mind. It's a charity with a difference, buy one, gift one. With every item you buy for yourself, they donate another one to a homeless shelter... or simply buy the items that you want to give and they will deliver them to the heart of the community for you. But it doesn't end there. If you've subscribed to their newsletter, you get to see the difference that your purchases are making. Anisha shares the story behind their idea and talks about the wider problems that need to be addressed for the unhoused community. The UK needs people like Anisha and Varon and they are looking for more people like them to help make this project bigger. Listen and find out all the different ways you can make a difference. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com but please also visit unhoused.org

Aug 11, 202301:01:18

#TBR184 - Mr Bigz Flavours

If you love flavoursome food, Mr Bigz flavours - a restaurant in Alsager, Cheshire, is for you. As his name suggests, he's a big guy with a big personality and delivers big flavours week in week out. Anyone who has eaten there will tell you how phenomenal his food is. Inspired by his African upbringing and his Caribbean roots, his restaurant brings something a bit different to Alsager. He shares his journey with us... from how he decided to brave it and open up his own business based on his passion and at a time when the economy is unsettled by Brexit and the Pandemic. He tells us what the inspiration for his food is and throws some anecdotes in along the way in true Mr Bigz style. His understanding of social media and the power of word of mouth helps him to drive his message out there.... and even on to Channel 5 TV. Go grab yourself a big ol' glass of Mr Bigz Rum Punch, kick back and enjoy. If you would like to check out Mr Bigz restaurant head to www.mrbigzflavours.co.uk/menu Did you know that you can get 20% off at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Aug 04, 202301:11:33

#TBR183 - Holiday travel hints and tips (with ABritAbroad)

It's time for your summer vacation and no matter where you play to vacay, we have the hints and tips for you to help your holiday go smoothly. We're joined by Leigh from youtube.com/ABritTravels to help is get you the advice you need. Leigh is a veteran traveller. He puts together videos of his travels so that you know what to expect when you get there. There's financial tips, planning tips, fun stories and horror stories and questions from viewers of the live broadcast. Grab yourself of a strong continental lager, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jul 28, 202301:11:47

#TBR182 - The Occult Family

The paranormal - you know we're fascinated by it here at TBR. We love talking to people who investigate it. JP and Kymmi, better known as the Occult Family talk us through their investigations, their tours and their artefacts. Take a listen and remember their names because these 2 (and their 2 daughters) are going places. They've only been doing this for 12 months but there are plenty of doors opening for them... just be weary of the ghosts and ghouls that are on the other side. From Poltergeists in Pontefract to tales of haunted tamagotchi and devil dolls to ghostly goings on in a Merseyside "Madhouse". They talk us through a whiole host of spectral happenings. They are very honest and not at all sensationalist and try to debunk all that they encounter. Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy! Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jul 21, 202301:02:15

#TBR181 - Living off grid : My story

Life off Grid always has a back story and Alex shares his with us. In Lockdown he set up a successful glamping business but soon encountered problems with some troublesome neighbours with a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) attitude. Rather than being driven out by their churlish nonesense, he dug his heels and continued his off grid lifestyle with further resolution as to why it was worthwhile. He has hit every challenge head on and triumphed. This is a great story of how one Bohemian enjoys his life on the outside of society... truthfully, we were all a little bit envious. This is the 1st of the new way of recording (and livestreaming) our episode and features questions from the audience. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Jul 14, 202301:03:13

#TBR180 - The Welsh King of the ring

Professional Wrestling - are you a fan? Yes, this episode is for you. No? This episode is definitely for you. In this episode we were joined by James "The Brilliance" Ellis, a scholar of the New Wave Wrestling Academy in Wales. James gives us a fascinating and honest insight in to the world of Wrestling that he loves. Love it or hate it, you will learn about the hard work and dedication required to succeed and keep your opponents safe. James would describe himself as a newcomer to the sport, but it was clear to us that he has the attitude and the attributes to make it all the way to the top... although he isn't getting ahead of himself and is taking it one step at a time. The Brilliance is a heal and we really enjoyed finding out what that entails. Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and let's get ready to ruuuummmbbbllllle! Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Jul 07, 202301:01:17

#TBR179 - The challenges of Fatherhood

Fatherhood. Biggest challenge you can take on and without doubt, the most rewarding. You have no idea how tough it will be when you set out on that journey and it's a pretty steep learning curve. We were joined by Dave McGuinness of The Busy Dad UK 🇬🇧 Facebook page to talk about just that. We shared funny stories of our occasional shortcomings as parents in the hope that we can give you a laugh and at the same time remind you that everyone has that moment where they feel like a bad parent. ALL OF US! Thanks to those guys that allowed us to share your stories that you shared with us via social media. Go grab yourself a cold one and laugh along. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com Dave is taking on the 3 peaks challenge to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital- please sponsor him here : https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-mcguinness9?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socpledgemobile&utm_content=david-mcguinness9&utm_campaign=post-pledge-mobile&utm_term=n5BpbV9n4&fbclid=IwAR36-Ba6QJxm69-JXlPPfDFrAFedfI77dEioFl5xUYnYjiLhJ71iRNds0JM

Jun 30, 202301:04:08

#TBR178 - Living off the grid

Off-grid living - we take a whistle stop tour on the life of Mr Randy Hart. Randy has lived a life and he wears his heart on his sleeve, from making impulsive decisions to holding a mirror up to society - one thing you get is honesty. We learnt a little about Living off the grid and a lot about the journey that took him there. His language is colourful but not as colourful as his stories, his experiences and his opinions. It was an absolute joy to hear someone talk so freely about anything and everything. We hope you take as much out of this episode as we did. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jun 23, 202301:04:58

#TBR177 - AFOL - Hey Ho, Lego

AFOL - Adult fans of lego for the uninitiated. Cyril Embil builds Lego and creates videos of his Creations. Lego create sets aimed for Adults - not only are they worthy of display or works of art but they are also incredible fun to build. Cyril shares his passion with his viewers, he is really engaging and you can see that he loves building these sets. Check him out at www.youtube.com/afolcyril - he shares his favourite builds, what he'd love to see Lego release and plenty of his knowledge about everyone's favourite bricks. FUN FACT : Lego is the world's number 1 producer of tyres (for their sets). Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jun 16, 202301:08:15

#TBR176 - Do you believe the media?

Again we listened to some clips from social media - but this time we fell in to one of their traps and got distracted by the nonsense and distracted away from the real story... Do the Government want us to be talking about silliness like an MP asking to take a speed awareness course in private instead of focusing on the way that they control, direct and cajole instead of representing our wishes. It's not all politics, there's fun stuff like global warming, should we be offended by jokes and cancel the comedians and are we aliens? Enjoy! Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jun 09, 202301:11:25

#TBR175 - Celebrity wine Drink-off

Wine-tasting the TBR way. We taste 4 wines made by... or endorsed by celebrities. Graham Norton's Sauvignon Blanc, Kylie Minogue's Sauvignon Blanc, Gary Barlow's Organic Red and Snoop Dogg's Cali Red and see if they taste better than a Chelada and a questionable spirit from Illinois. This episode was streamed live and featured question from viewers. Thank you for your contributions, we appreciated them all. Go grab yourself a cold glass of vino, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast? The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Jun 02, 202301:29:15

#TBR174 Here's to the next 50...

How different is 1973 to 2023. 3 of the TBR boys' lives have spanned these dates and the first of the gang to turn 50 is Dave. We looked at what's changed and just how much has changed and what are the next big advancements. AI is scary but it's going to happen, we look at where it is and where it could go. Beans' recent trip to Abersoch in North Wales has him all nostalgic and Dave too is in reflective mood. There's the usual fun questions and facts. Go grab yourself an 18½p can of Carling, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

May 26, 202301:01:37

#TBR173 - Social Media knowledge bombs...

Joe Rogan, Russell Brand, Bob Proctor, Brian Cox.... you see their output shared so frequently on Social Media. We look at 5 quotes that we think are worth discussing. Put your tin foil hats away as we look at whether the things they say are uncomfortable truths or well-worded exaggerations designed to angry up the blood. The clips don't seem ti be linked but as it turns out, they are. Go grab yourself a cold on, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

May 19, 202301:00:25

#TBR172 Modern day Zen koans

Zen koans. Many of them are out-dated. We need new ones so your hosts here at Tall Boy Radio set out to ask some thought-provoking questions that maybe just maybe could be used as zen koans. Hopefully they make you think too, we'd love to hear your answers to our questions, why not drop us an email at mail@tallboyradio.com - did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

May 12, 202301:06:24

#TBR171 We've got you covered...

Song covers. That's what this episode is all about. Do you love them or hate them? Should artists just release their own work? Is it lazy? Or is it a way of them showing their appreciation for another artist? We're joined by Beans' cousin Beau in Texas and his pal Kevin who is currently in California. We look at the covers that we love and share a few titbits of trivia along the way. Do you prefer Bob Dylan's or Jimi Hendrix's version of All along the watchtower? What about the Zutons or Amy Winehouse's Valerie... let us know what you think and which covers you love. Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy. Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

May 05, 202301:08:43

#TBR170 A Brit travels (to TBR HQ)

A Brit travels is a YouTube video series (https://youtube.com/@ABritTravels) featuring the travels of Leigh Stroud - he travels around the UK and the world bringing you the best advice of what to try, where to stay and what to eat wherever he visits. Whether you love Disney, America, the Far East or even Blackpool - you can find out what you need to know about the place you plan to visit. If you love theme parks and Rollercoasters then Leigh is your man! He shares his stories with us as we chat holidays to get you in the mood for planning your summer vacation of 2023. Let us know where you plan on going.... and then go grab your espadrilles, grab a cold one, kick back and enjoy! Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Apr 28, 202301:13:35

#TBR169 Forest of Death

Forest of death is currently rated at 7.9 on imdb.com and deservedly so. We were joined by 2 stars of the Indie Horror - Benjamin L Newmark who plays Roger and Tyler Miller who plays Tom. Forest of death is an enjoyable shape-shifter movie that is well crafted, has beautiful cinematography and has great acting performances. We recommend that you watch it. Head to tallboyradio.com and click on the link on our external links page to rent or buy. It's a unique project that allows fans to act alongside it's stars. We expect to see big thing from DBS in the future. We're early adopters and you should be too! Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy! Did you know that you can get 20% off your order at ollys-ollys.com just by listening to this podcast. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford.

Apr 21, 202301:09:21

#TBR168 Dart holes in the wallpaper

Wall Murals for your home and office that are next level (Check out novelwalls.com/ )- and they to give to charity with every purchase. Old pal of the show, Dave Borthwick - you remember him, he created Double Trouble Drinks and had the TBR guys on his testing panel and used us a dry run for their appearance on Dragon's Den. Please also check out the YouTube version of this episode to see an example of what they offer. It's Dave so you know that we are going to pitch some ideas to him - even David (from 2013) had some idea to pitch. As well as his new business, we talk darts, beer drinking in Edinburgh, last year's Brewdog AGM and much much more. Did you know that you can get 20% off you order at ollys-ollys.com by using the promo code TALLBOYRADIO at check out if you are based in the UK. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. tallboyradio.com

Apr 14, 202301:00:42