In this episode of Beans and Dave, we delve into the fascinating story of how Coca-Cola helped shape the modern image of Santa Claus. We explore the historical origins of St. Nicholas and how Coca-Cola's iconic advertising campaigns in the 1930s played a pivotal role in popularizing the jolly, red-suited figure we know today. Key Takeaways: The Evo…

Get ready for a no-holds-barred, side-splitting showdown as your favorite hosts, Beans, Gaz, and Dave, delve into the ultimate fantasy game: "Come at Me, Bro!" In this epic clash of titans, tooled-up celebrities from all walks of life face off in a series of epic battles. Who would emerge victorious in a showdown between Noel Edmonds and Joe Biden?…

Get ready for a side-splitting good time as your favorite hosts, Beans, Gaz, and Dave, dive headfirst into the absurd world of "What the Fudge?!" This isn't your ordinary quiz show; it's a chaotic, laugh-out-loud journey through the weirdest and most wonderful trivia. From mind-boggling facts to downright silly questions, our trio of comedic genius…

Join your hosts Beans, Gaz, and David for a fun and informative game of Higher or Lower. We'll dive into a variety of statistical facts and figures, from sports to science, and challenge you to guess whether the next statistic is higher or lower than the previous one. But don't be fooled! Behind the laughs and friendly competition lies a serious me…

In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by Michael Butcher. Michael is passionate about futsal and has been working to grow the sport in the UK for many years. In this conversation, we'll discuss what is needed to get futsal to the level it is in Europe, as well as Michael's journey to obtaining his UEFA B coaching license. Topics we will cove…

In this insightful episode, Sherry White, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, shares her personal journey as a mother and an individual with ADHD. She candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising a child who is neurodiverse, providing a firsthand account of the complexities and challenges of navigating the education system. Sherr…

We went live on the night of the US election and shared our view from across the pond of candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. We had a great deal of audience participation - folks from the States who were keen to agree or disagree with our assessments of what we were seeing ~ and we really enjoyed all the input that we received. The result ma…

In this episode, we'll be discussing the important topics of empathy and emotional intelligence. We'll learn about what these concepts mean, how they are related to each other, and what science has to say about them. We'll also be joined by a special guest, Sandra Thomson, who is an expert in this field. Sandra will share her insights on what we ca…

In this action-packed episode, the boys recount their unforgettable trip to London to witness the Chicago Bears face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the historic White Hart Lane. From the excitement of the game to the vibrant pub culture of the city, they share their hilarious adventures and unique experiences. Key Points: Pre-Game Hype: Th…

Jack is a Jazz drummer who has travelled the world performing in all sorts of locations and for all sorts of audiences. Jazz music is often associated with alcohol and debauchery and excess is so often associated with the music industry. All of this was true from Jack. He found himself addicted to alcohol at 14 and kicked out of school. None of thi…

In this episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked experiences of menopause and andropause. Join us as we interview Menopause Expert Victoria Howell to gain valuable insights into the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that accompany these life stages. Victoria will debunk common myths and offer practical advice on managing symptoms and…

Marique Bartoldus served twenty years as an NYPD officer and then wrote a book "20 and Out" about her experiences. Joining the police force when 9/11 was fresh on everybody's minds, she served time in Transit and animal cruelty units as well as being a beat cop in her precinct in Queens. She shares anecdotes from her book - such as the time she was…

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Join us for an exciting conversation with Verity Gough, a seasoned traveler who has explored some of the most fascinating corners of the world. From the vibrant markets of Morocco to the serene temples of India and the charming canals of Amsterdam, Verity has amassed a wealth of experiences and insights.In this episode, Verity shares her personal j…

From Johannesburg to the English Countryside: Deborah Hartung's Journey Join us as we delve into the complex world of immigration through the personal lens of Deborah Hartung. A legal immigrant from South Africa, Deborah shares her inspiring yet challenging journey of settling in England with her husband. From navigating the intricate immigration s…

Cryptozoology. Cryptids. Beans and Gaz take a look at the UK's history of "mythical" beasts. Are they mythical or are they just yet to be fully discovered and understood. The Loch Ness Monster and the Beast of Bodmin are the two most prevalent examples but England has a fine history of hell hounds too. We look at the truth behind them and consider …

We are joined by former NYPD officer, Author and Podcaster Vic Ferrari to hear his experiences of September 11th, 2001 and the days that followed. We watched in shock as the world changed in front of our eyes on the TV screen - so to hear his first hand experience of hearing what his thoughts were on hearing that the planes had struck the towers...…

Ever wondered if there’s more to life than meets the eye? In this episode, we dive deep into the paranormal with Liz Legwynis Cormell . Our special visitor is not only a seasoned paranormal investigator with countless eerie encounters but also possesses the unique gifts of a psychic and medium. Prepare to be captivated as we explore the blurred lin…

In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked impact of a father's midlife crisis on his children. Join us as we talk to Toby Kheng, a young man who shares his personal journey of navigating the tumultuous waters of his dad's midlife upheaval. From unexpected life changes to strained relationships, Toby candidly discusses the emotional to…

Some people may have heard of Agile Software Development, others may even have heard of running Agile Business Projects. But Steve and Lynzie recognise Agile as a philosophy and way of life not just a project methodology. They have built a life based on that philosophy. They will be sharing 5 Agile life hacks that will help anybody to live a better…

Guinness. It's synonymous with the word stout.... but is it the best and could we pick it out of a line up. 11% of beer sold in the UK is Guinness - so it's no wonder that a couple of beers have gone up against it recently. We blind taste test the classic Guinness and a couple of upstarts : Conor McGregor's Forged Irish Stout and BrewDog's Black He…

Ramesh Nyberg served over 20 years in a Miami, Florida Homicide Department. He's also written a memoir about his time in the Police Department. He joined us to share stories from his book : Badge, tie and Gun - Life and Death journeys of a Miami Detective. It was fascinating to hear just how he copes with the pressure put upon him by a department t…

Steve emigrated to Illinois in the USA in 2004 - some would say to get away from his brother and co-host of Tall Boy Radio, Dave. His Wife worked in the pottery industry and had a specialist position that they were crying out for in the US whilst the industry declined in the UK. We take a look at life in the US through the eyes of a Brit. Politics,…

We went live on Election night to speculate on how the country had voted. The expectation was that it would be a landslide victory for Labour. We looked at whether this was a movement in favour of Labour or a case of anyone than the Tories. We shared how we voted and questioned each other's thoughts on the decisions we had made. We share our opinio…

Rupert Newman joined us to talk about his love for motorbikes. He may very well deny that it was a by-product of a Midlife Crisis... but not every Midlife Crisis is a 💩 show. There's a dawning realisation that your time on this Earth is short and shortens with every passing second. Rupert got his first motorbike in his mid-40s - which is the averag…

As the results of the Election are announced, we look at whether we should be voting for the party you support nationally or choosing someone to represent you and what's important to you locally. We take a brief look at Alsager and the candidates that you could have voted for. Do leaders debates influence the way people vote? Then we have a good ol…

Last year Beans and his cousin Beau guested on B Word's podcast Unfiltered Discussions to share their story of how they uncovered the missing branch in the family tree. Since then we knew we had to return the favour and get B-Word on to share his Podcasting journey. He began his journey with Bleach Bros a legendary show which, like Tall Boy Radio, …

This week we share our opinions on The 2024 European Championships : Can England win it? If not England then who will? Why when England win their first game 1-0 do the fans have a grumble when France do, their fans celebrate it. We also take a look at the upcoming General Election : Will the Tories get battered? Will Labour do any better than the a…

The Mandela effect or false memory. Beans and Dave take a look at why it is so called - the science behind the phenomenon - as well as taking a look at the most common examples from the world of film and song (which was always going to be a challenge with Dave's appalling memory). Dave has done his homework and he brings a lot of facts to the table…

Politics isn't just for elections it's deep-routed in society, businesses and our families. Biggie runs Mr Bigz Flavours restaurant on Crewe Road in Alsager. Last time out we heard his journey, this time around he wanted to talk about Politics. Not just about the election. Not just about how small businesses have been affected. He talks about socie…

Beer reviews by beer experts. If you're a fan of beer (like we are at TBR) we like to hear about the beers that are difficult to get hold of and that we want to try. A beer a day with TK is an excellent YouTube channel with it's eloquent host Tristin. Tristin's WTF Wednesdays are the stuff of legends. You can check out his channel here : https://yo…

On-line raffles - No one ever wins do they? Yes they do - we are joined by Pete who won not 1 but 2 cars (one of which was an Aston Martin) - Now he has set up his own online raffle company. We chat to him about this, all the while enjoying a couple of beers in the back garden. Listen to the episode to get a 15% off code for your first entry and he…

Paranormal Investigator Lee from the Boo Brothers stops by to share the stories from his research. Lee is refreshingly down to earth and realistic about what he is looking for and what he expects to find. Motivated by trying to find if there is anything after death - whether that is a spiritual existence, a sentient other realm or maybe even a scie…

Missing Persons. Internal Affairs. September 11th, 2001. John Ferriso had 20 years experience in the NYPD - and he has 20 years worth of stories to tell. From the case of the first child to be featured on a milk carton any of the other 7000 cases a year he encountered in Missing persons. You've heard the stories of Missing Persons, this is the stor…

Sam and Kenn Davenport join us to talk Eurovision. The Eurovision song contest was designed to help unify Europe after the horrors and division of World War 2. Yes it’s camp and yes the voting is often based on political motivation and nepotism. What’s wonderful about it is the way that it unites us with our differences. Some folks will sit down an…

It was an absolute honour to have Patrick join us and share his life story. He has been called the happiest Bus driver in London - but there's a big back story and that's a big part of the reason why he is so happy. Born in London to Nigerian parents, and having spent some of his youth in his beloved Nigeria, Patrick's upbringing wasn't without it'…

How does AI, synthetic biology, transhimanism and simulation theory all tie in together? Steven Houghton-Burnett joins us again to really make us think about a number of topics that we know little about. We all are very aware of AI and have an idea of how it could impact our lives positively and negatively. Steven turns our understanding on it's he…

Tough To Talk is Men's Mental Health Charity that tries to get Men talking about their problems in the hope of preventing Suicide. Eryn Frost is no stranger to Mental Health awareness and she is determined that her Son, your sons, our sons grow up in a world where they can talk about their troubles and know where to get help. 1 man taking his own l…

*We had major issues with the Audio and we can only apologise for that*We take a trip back in time to 33 years ago when your hosts were sitting their A-levels. We're joined by Rob McKie and James Peake to reminisce on those good ol' days. We hear about the Anarcho-pacifist movement, Dave getting trapped in a room, Ms Woodcock and plenty more. Most …

50th birthday's are a big deal! Beans' cousin Beau is turning 50 and we can't be out in Texas to celebrate with him... so we did the next best thing so we did the next best thing and celebrated his first 50 years on the planet by dedicating an episode to him. We hear some stories from his childhood in Mississippi, the time he ran into Dog the Bount…

This week we are joined by Dale Harvey - who along with his Girlfriend, plans to visit all 60,000 pubs that Great Britain has to offer. He started his journey 2 years ago and has already checked off 5% of British pubs - including all 600+ pubs in Nottinghamshire. You can follow his journey on Facebook : www.facebook.com/thegreatbritishpubcrawl - We…

Can you imagine what it must be like on the set of a Movie with Hollywood A-listers spouting out iconic lines in front of you? Well our guest, Alec Hirschfield, didn't have to imagine - he was the cameraman on some incredible productions. He joins us to share his stories and experiences. From having Robert De Niro giving his "You talking to me" spe…

Climate Change. Do we all understand the problem and the cause? We're joined by expert Andrew Kythreotis to help us separate the fact from the fiction. Are politicians doing enough? Do we understand the global disagreements that hinder the problem being solved? Is the image of Gaz in budgie-smugglers enough to make us solve the problem for once and…

Witchcraft - Grade A Mambo Jahambo or a genuine phenomenon? Lynzie Cotton joins us to tell the tale of Helen Duncan - the last person to be tried and convicted under archaic witchcraft laws... as recently as the 1940s. We hear how she upset many folks with her "hoax" shows but it wad when she made an enemy of the British Governent that things went …

Trevor Caswell, Canadian musician and all round good guy joins Tall Boy Radio to chat about his varied music back catalogue. The music on each album is different from the last. Buy, there was one song that he had recorded that captured our interest. Despite never visiting the UK, Trevor wrote and recorded a song called The Old Man of Mow - a land m…

Steven Houghton-Burnett joins us to help us see the world through different eyes - maybe even simulated eyes? Are we living in a simulation? If we were, would it change your outlook on the world? These are just 2 of the many questions posed in this episode. We examine the most common models that we could well be operating within. This episode will …

Star of the silver screen Benjamin L Newmark and CEO of DBS films and director of movies such as Forest of Death and A Cold Grave Brendan Rudnicki join Tall Boy Radio to talk about their latest film A Cold Grave (check out tallboyradio.com to grab a link to rent it on Amazon). I grew up loving 80s horror films and I'm willing to bet that you did to…

We were joined by Kul Mahay to talk - not about his 32 years service with the British Police - but to hear about how he helps people in the world of business and beyond become better leaders. Through his events, courses and podcasts, he assists through his philosophies and teaching techniques. Invest an hour in yourself by listening to this podcast…

Vic Ferrari is back and this time the Florida weather can't stop him. We get to find out what happens to the horse in the bar, we've been lied to by Cannonball Run, that stakeouts aren't as much fun as they're portrayed ti be in the movies and many other Police tales. On top of that we get some stellar advice on how to approach our respective writi…

Planning a holiday? Bet you watch videos on YouTube to plan your trips! We are joined by Jessica and Wayne (and Trevor the cat) from the YouTube channel Holiday with the Heathers to hear about their journey to becoming "influencers". What makes their videos stand out is not only do they share absolutely everything you need to know but they are hone…