Best Fancy A Pint Podcasts (2025)

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 234 43:22

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37m ago43:22

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We are delighted to welcome back Ian Coulson, a former Headteacher and now a school improvement adviser. He was previously a guest in December 2020 when he was managing the trials and tribulations of DfE guidance for school leaders during the Covid pandemic. He is now the Founder of Teaching Made Simple Ltd, an advisory organisation for schools. He…

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ON THE COUCH | EP. 1 14:13

1h ago14:13

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Mick Moran brings you a brand new show, On The Couch. He discussed the Reds' tough 2-1 win over Southampton last night before looking ahead to Saturday's big game away to Crystal Palace! If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Which Pop Duo Raised Eyebrows with “Unholy” in 2022? 6:01

1d ago6:01

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Oi, legends – another Monday, another quiz! 🍻 This week’s free round takes you from controversial collabs to ancient emperors, cosmic measurements, and champions of both sport and music. We’ll also be chewing over K-pop milestones, sci-fi villains, and a bit of classic British telly. Think you’ve got what it takes? Grab a pint and let’s find out. 🧠…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 233: Ronda Zelezny-Green Returns Edition 38:15

7d ago38:15

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We are so fortunate to have highly regarded experts in their field who come along to be a guest on our chat. This week is a good example. The two gents are joined by Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green, the Chair of the Board at InnovateHer, as well as a digital changemaker creating social learning systems to empower Black people, women, people with disabilitie…

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Which London Rapper Hit No.1 with Dave in 2023? 7:13

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Back at it again, quiz crew! 🍻 This week’s free round takes you from chart-topping collabs to historic firsts, currencies of the past, fantasy worlds, and some very strange sporting traditions. We’ll touch on Nobel winners, cult movie characters, legendary singers and even desserts sweet enough to distract you from the scoreboard. Think you can han…

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Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No.17 38:20

9d ago38:20

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This special SPOTLIGHT considers how human resources has changed over the years. Frank and Stan are fortunate to be able to chat with Juliet Caunt, a former Director of People in a large multi-academy trust and who now offers consultancy to a wide range of organisations. We consider how the role of HR has changed over the years, some of the difficu…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 232 37:24

12d ago37:24

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Frank and Stan have been working hard to secure a slot in Paul Cherpeau's diary for close on a year. As the CEO of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce he's a very busy colleague. Frank and Paul are members of the independent Liverpool Education Board and have discussed how best to improve the employability of young people in the city on many occasion…

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Ep. 136 - Style History: Dark Czech Lager 33:32

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is back with more Czech lager goodness, but this time, he’s taking you to the dark side! Building off the last episode, he's diving into the history of the Dark Czech Lager. Get ready for some stories from his time in Prague, where a cold mug of beer was always within reach. Plus, a beer from brewery with several…

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Which UK Boy Band Shot to Number One in 2011? 6:35

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Oi, legends – this week’s free round is packed with all sorts: chart-topping boy bands, mysterious military ops, Oscar winners, rugby glory, iconic guitars, and even a cheeky bit of text slang. From ancient wars to modern pop, there’s something here for everyone – and plenty to argue about over a pint. 🧠🍻 📩 Want more? Subscribe for 20 bonus questio…

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POD AND A PINT WITH STE PLUNKETT | S2.E4 45:32

16d ago45:32

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Mick Moran is joined for Season 2, Episode 4 of Pod and a Pint by Ste Plunkett in Shenanigan's in Liverpool city centre! They discuss words to abolish from the English language before marvelling over Dominik Szoboszlai's goal and performance vs. Arsenal and looking head to Burnley on Sunday + more!If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 231 35:59

22d ago35:59

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Well, who would have predicted the weekly Frank and Stan Chat would reach its seventh academic year. Back in May 2020, the two gents were unable to meet for a beer, so decided to chat using Zoom and press the record button as a means of saving our thoughts on the ongoing pandemic. Putting it on Youtube without knowing what we were doing enabled vie…

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The Bolivian capital city of La Paz is notable for what reason? 8:12

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Welcome back, quiz crew! 🍻 This week’s free round has everything from capitals in the clouds to quotes from legendary wizards, epic rock bands, and sauces you’ll find in every British cupboard. You’ll face trivia spanning music, history, science, sport and beyond – all designed to keep you on your toes. Think you’ve got the brains to crack them? 📩 …

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POD AND A PINT WITH PETE BOLSTER | S2.E3 32:07

27d ago32:07

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Mick Moran is joined for Season 2, Episode 3 of Pod and a Pint by Pete Bolster in the Masonic Arms on Lark Lane! They discuss if you had to eat free meals at a fast food chain for the rest of your life before getting stuck in the boss Newcastle win and the key performers, laughing at the Mancs and looking ahead to the massive game against Arsenal a…

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Ep. 135 - Style History: Czech Pilsner 41:31

28d ago41:31

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! For Brian, this episode has been a long time coming. If you know him, you know the Czech Pils is probably his all-time favorite beer style. It’s a style so iconic, it single-handedly birthed countless imitations of clear pale beer and inspired generations of brewers. In this episode, Brian dives deep into the history o…

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NEWCASTLE 2-3 LIVERPOOL | MATCH REACTION 40:02

28d ago40:02

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Mick Moran is joined by Kristian Andersson to discuss the Reds' crazy 3-2 win over Newcastle at St. James' Park before briefly looking ahead to Arsenal.If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Kopite Podcast

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Who is actor Chris Pratt's famous father-in-law? 6:09

1M ago6:09

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A brand new round of Pete’s Pub Quiz just dropped! This week, we’re digging into fruit-powered photography, legendary album covers, ancient geography, famous fathers-in-law and pasta with a cheeky name. 📩 Love the quiz? Subscribe for 20 bonus questions every week. 🗣️ Got Alexa? Just say: “Alexa, play Pub Quiz” to join in hands-free. 🐦 Got a score t…

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The Way of Water was the subtitle to which movie, released in December 2022? 6:14

1M ago6:14

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Put your trivia brain to the test with this week’s free round from Pete’s Pub Quiz! From Roman numbers to hip-hop legends, island clusters to explosive celebrations – it’s a proper mix of topics that’ll make you go “oof, I should’ve known that!” Grab a pen, pour a pint, and let’s see how many you can get right. 📩 Love the quiz? Subscribe for 20 bon…

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POD AND A PINT WITH GAV FROM TALKIN' KOP | S2.E2 41:56

1M ago41:56

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Mick Moran is joined for Season 2, Episode 2 of Pod and a Pint by Gav from Talkin' Kop in Shenanigan's (as always) in Liverpool city centre! They discuss the films that scared them as a kid, before discussing the impending new centre-half, Giovanni Leoni, Marc Guehi and predicting the starting 11 for Bournmouth on Friday night along with a quite pr…

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Ep. 134 - The Peoples Pint: Highlander Beer 20:51

1M ago20:51

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is here! This episode marks the official rebrand of the former audience submission series... because beer is better when we share it. Got a recommendation or a brew in hand? Let’s get it on the show and talk about it! It’s the pints from people everywhere that keep this show on tap! This time, the fea…

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POD AND A PINT WITH KEITH SALMON | S2.E1 40:40

1M ago40:40

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Mick Moran is joined for a brand new 'season' of Pod and a Pint by ⁠author, Keith Salmon in Shenanigan's (as always) in Liverpool city centre! They discuss their pet peeves, the Reds this coming season, Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi before discussing Keith's new book, There's Something that the Kop Wants You to Know: A Dad, a Lad and Jurgen Klopp,…

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Which body reflex is traditionally known as ‘horripilation’? 5:47

1M ago5:47

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Let’s quiz! This week we’ve got ten brand-new questions to warm your brain — and maybe even give you goose bumps 🧠 From Disney alter-egos to insect-based food dye, ancient tombs to fridge-related habits, it’s a glorious mess of mayhem and trivia. 📩 Love the quiz? Subscribe for 20 bonus questions every week. 🗣️ Got Alexa? Just say: “Alexa, play Pub …

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COMMUNITY SHIELD REACTION! 35:43

1M ago35:43

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Mick Moran is joined by Kristian Andersson to discuss the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace and look ahead to Bournemouth on Friday + more!If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Kopite Podcast

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LIVERPOOL V ATHLETIC CLUB | POST-MATCH REACTIONS 28:08

2M ago28:08

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Mick Moran is joined by The Anfield Wrap's John Gibbons to discuss the Reds' first friendly win with a 4-1 victory before being joined by former LFC midfielder, Ray Houghton and LFCTV commentator John Bradley to discuss the 3-2 win which fielded a much stronger team! Thank you to LFC for inviting me to have access to the Press Box to enjoy the Reds…

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Which Premier League club is nicknamed 'The Toffees'? 7:15

2M ago7:15

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Test your trivia chops with 10 brand-new pub quiz questions! From Minecraft madness to Beyoncé’s country debut and iconic footy nicknames – it’s a glorious mix of chaos and cleverness this week. 🎧 Grab a pint, grab a pen, and give it a go. 📩 Love the quiz? Subscribe for 20 bonus questions every week. 🗣️ Got Alexa? Just say: “Alexa, play Pub Quiz” t…

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Ep. 133 - Industry Trends: Fancy Faucets & Beer Pours 1:02:11

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian was back out in the wild with his microphone this week. He made a pit stop at Stateline Distillery and was joined by the now named "Professor Beer" aka Tim Virnig, BJCP Certified Beer Judge/Lead Beertender at Garth's Brew Bar. Fans of the pod know that Tim certainly dropped a knowledge bomb. This time, Tim and Br…

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TACTICS + TRANSFERS | EP. 1 25:53

2M ago25:53

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Mick Moran is joined by Jack Grace for episode 1 of brand new show, Tactics + Transfers in the usual pub Shenanigan's in Liverpool city centre! They discuss Luis Diaz's departure for Bayern & whether Isak will be next through the door for the Reds before talking about Milan and more friendlies on the horizon + more.If you enjoyed the podcast, pleas…

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POD AND A PINT WITH NEIL ATKINSON | EP. 26 33:13

2M ago33:13

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Mick Moran is joined by The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson in The Monro for Pod and a Pint, Ep. 26. They discuss the sad passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva and The Anfield Wrap's coverage of this before looking ahead to Preston and beyond.If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds.RIP, Diogo Jota and And…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 230 36:41

3M ago36:41

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The final weekly Frank and Stan Chat chat of the 2024-2025 academic year sees Lisa Lea-Weston return to discuss what's caught her eye this week as well as update us on her work on supervision, Lisa was a guest last year and made a very positive impression in the focus her work provides on supporting senior leaders. Interestingly, the focus of her w…

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DIOGO JOTA 19:30

3M ago19:30

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Hosts Mick Moran & Kristian Andersson along with Kopite Podcast WhatApp group fellow Reds, Paul Dennison, Matt Purchase, Douglas Horne, Jason Keley and Allan Oliver remember Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. Everyone at The Kopite Podcast has been devastated by this news and this short clip was our little way of remembering and celebrating his life. RIP,…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 229 42:33

3M ago42:33

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This week we are delighted to have John Malynn OBE, a former senior Civil Servant at the DfE and Ofsted joining us. He is well versed in the delicate discussions that take place, often behind closed doors, in ensuring policy is converted into practice. With some major policy changes this week being announced by the government concerning welfare ref…

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The 1793 Treaty of Paris formally ended which conflict? 7:36

3M ago7:36

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Join Pete, your favourite London landlord, for 10 fresh general knowledge questions straight from the bar. This month’s topics include: 🎶 Pop hits that caused a stir 🌍 Geographical oddities ⚽️ Football glory after a 17-year wait 🎬 Cult film roles & a knocker-upper’s forgotten job 🧠 And one question that'll make you say, "Godzilla?!" Grab a pen, pou…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 228 36:50

3M ago36:50

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This week the two gents welcome back Rebecca Smith, a Headteacher in a large secondary school in Greater Manchester. Rebecca has been a guest a few times before and was a guest on our 100th edition of the chat in April 2022 alongside Prof Andy Hargreaves and her husband Neil Smith. Frank worked closely with Rebecca when she was a principal at one o…

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EP. 25 - POD AND A PINT WITH PAUL GORST! 40:43

3M ago40:43

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Mick Moran is joined by Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst for a lovely pint of Guinness in Shenanigan's in Liverpool city centre! They discuss their favourite hip-hop/rap songs and albums before getting stuck into the impending signing of Milos Kerkez and the outgoing Jarell Quansah before finishing up with a bit of chat about Alexander Isak + loads more…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 227 40:16

3M ago40:16

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A few years after Frank and Stan started their teaching careers they became aware of an education author called Pie Corbett. As there was very little guidance in the area of reading and writing Pie's books became a staple diet for professional development. Now, with over 200 publications, including the seminal 'Talk for Writing' and 'Cats, Hats and…

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EP. 24 - POD AND A PINT WITH CRAIG HANNAN! 33:05

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Mick Moran is joined by The Anfield Wrap's Craig Hannan in Shenanigan's in Liverpool city centre for Ep. 24 of Pod and a Pint!They discuss best pubs in Belfast before discussing Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and the never-ending circling rumours about Alexander Isak + more!If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscrib…

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Ep. 132 - Style History: Altbier 22:30

3M ago22:30

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Special Announcement! If you have not already done so, do not forget to cast your vote to make Buzzed with Brian Madison's Best Podcast of 2025 https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2025/ Brian has another hyper regional style coming your way! Altbier hails from Dussedorf nestled in the northwest …

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EP. 23 - POD AND A PINT WITH ALEX HORNE! 34:43

4M ago34:43

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Mick Moran is joined by Taskmaster's Alex Horne in The Philharmonic in Liverpool city centre ahead of his The Horne Section gig for Ep. 23 of Pod and a Pint! They discuss The Horne Section, Taskmaster and which of the current group of LFC players would be best on the show & new Liverpool signing, Florian Wirtz + loads more! If you enjoyed the video…

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EP. 22 - POD AND A PINT WITH PETE BOLSTER! 36:30

3M ago36:30

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Mick Moran is joined by Pete Bolster in The Red Lion on Slater Street in Liverpool city centre for Ep. 22 of Pod and a Pint!They discuss their favourite German players and Frimpong and Wirtz before a quiz to finish up!If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds!☕️ If you fancy buying of our boss Champions 20 mug bundl…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 226 31:27

4M ago31:27

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This week, with Stan away on holiday enjoying some very hot weather, Frank is joined by Nic Ponsford CEO of the GEC Collective. The GEC is a global community of inclusion and well-being change-makers focused on education, empowerment, and equipping schools and organizations to create more inclusive and equitable environments. They utilize a digital…

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EP. 21 - POD AND A PINT WITH ROB GUTMANN 34:52

4M ago34:52

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Mick Moran is joined by Rob Gutmann in The Monro on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre for Ep. 21 of Pod and a Pint!They discuss pubs and how the transfers the Reds are looking to do may shape the 25/26 season + loads more!If you enjoyed the podcast - please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds!☕️ If you fancy buying of our boss Champions 20 mu…

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Ep. 131 - Industry Trends: Non Alcoholic Beers 45:54

4M ago45:54

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Special Announcement! If you have not already done so, do not forget to cast your vote to make Buzzed with Brian Madison's Best Podcast of 2025 https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2025/ A familiar voice joins Brian on the mic in this episode. Welcome back Tim Virnig, BJCP Certified Beer Judge/Le…

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EP. 20 - POD AND A PINT WITH DAVID LYNCH! 56:26

4M ago56:26

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Mick Moran is joined by journalist David Lynch in Shenanigan's in Liverpool for a beautiful pint of Guinness in Ep. 20 of Pod and a Pint!They discuss which liquids they'd dispense from their fingers if they had the choice(!) and Arne Slot's genius before talking transfers inlcuding Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez + loads more!If yo…

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Which song won Record of the Year at the 2024 Grammys? 7:39

4M ago7:39

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Test your trivia knowledge with May’s edition of Pete’s Pub Quiz! 🧠 Join Pete, your favourite London pub landlord, as he serves up 10 fresh general knowledge questions covering music, history, geography, sports, and more. This month’s topics include: 🎵 The 2024 Grammy-winning song 🌍 Oceans surrounding Africa 🍰 The main ingredient in Tiramisu 📺 Clas…

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Vote Buzzed with Brian as Madison's Best Podcast 2025 2:39

4M ago2:39

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Happy June everyone, and thank you to everyone that helped nominate me back in February to be back in the running for Best of Madison's Best Podcast of 2025! In the month of June you may cast ONE vote for each category that suites your fancy. There is no time like the present, so click the link below, find the "Arts & …

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Ep. 130 - Travel Beer Review: Copenhagen 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Sometimes, you’ve got to cross the pond to experience beer at its freshest. This past winter, Brian did just that! He took a pre-holiday trip to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. While Brian didn’t bring back any Carlsberg (you can get that stateside...), he did eat and drink his way through the city in true beer-lover fa…

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STATS SHOW | FRIMPONG, KERKEZ & WIRTZ 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Mick Moran and Opta’s Mike Reid are back within another Stats Show!On this episode they discuss the apparently imminent Jeremie Frimpong, the potential for Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz before marvelling once again over Mo Salah + more!If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds!As mentioned in the show, get your Cham…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 225 52:04

4M ago52:04

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A riveting, well-informed and insightful chat with Kevin Edward Turner MBE, co-founder and co-artistic director of Company Chameleon, a highly regarded contemporary dance company based in Manchester. Kevin was a student of Frank's when he was a headteacher and re-connected in 2018 when Company Chameleon undertook dance workshops in some of the Coop…

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 224 40:04

4M ago40:04

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Just the two gents this week and they consider governance, leadership and the 'fit and proper' test for football, rugby league and MAT leadership. With Salford City Reds facing a winding-up order for non-payment of taxes Stan considers how they got into this position while Frank considers the journey of his beloved Southend Utd which faced similar …

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Frank and Stan Chat No. 223 37:24

5M ago37:24

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Every now and again Frank and Stan give full rein to our guest, especially if they want to share some insight that is challenging or even provocative. This is what happened when Aelwyn Pugh, a former highly experienced HMI joined us again for our weekly chat. Aelwyn had prepared a carefully considered his thoughts on the issue of social mobility an…

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EP. 19 - POD AND A PINT WITH DAVID THOMPSON! 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Mick Moran is joined by former Liverpool midfielder, David Thompson in Shenanigan's in Liverpool for a beautiful pint of Guinness in Ep. 19 of Pod and a Pint!They discuss Thomo’s career and the current Reds including Trent’s decision to leave + loads more!If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, share and subscribe. Up the Reds! Learn more about yo…