Best Pint Of View Podcasts (2025)

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Has the price of a pint become unaffordable? 1:16:28

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3d ago1:16:28

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The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer?By William Reed Ltd

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Episode 5: Shelf Awareness 1:20:58

4d ago1:20:58

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Joining Steve and Craig this time is super-duper Wendy, who has a well in her living room. They discuss another important aspect of modern life: IKEA. Do you love the Billy bookcase, meatballs and browsing? Or do you just prefer the exit? We discuss this and less, on Two Fellas, One Brain Cell. Enjoy the show!…

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Episode 4: Poppadom Preach 1:11:05

16d ago1:11:05

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Steve and Craig chew the fat about the British love of Indian food and why we all need more curry in our lives — from prawn and mushroom madras to late-night pub routines, London's Brick Lane, Birmingham’s Balti Triangle, and the eternal debate: how many can you manage in a curry house.By Steve and Craig

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Dry is the new high: The rise of the alcohol-free pub 1:13:23

17d ago1:13:23

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With the opening of a new alcohol-free venue in Scotland, the Lock In team take a look at the history and opportunities for a new breed of non-boozer.By William Reed Ltd

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28. Gold in the age of fiscal dominance 54:00

27d ago54:00

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With government debt levels at historic highs and inflationary pressures lingering, fiscal dominance is reshaping the global monetary landscape. Central banks are increasingly caught in a delicate balancing act – controlling inflation, while also managing the burden of sovereign debt and excess liquidity. At the same time, the US dollar’s role as t…

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The changing face of the Great British Pub 1:28:26

1M ago1:28:26

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The Lock In podcast is back! Yes, fans of the podcast (all seven of you) will be delighted and this time we’ve got a great new guest host for our opening episode, Butcombe’s Jayson Perfect.By William Reed Ltd

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Episode 3: Pints Of View 1:15:53

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Steve, guest-star Gand and Craig ramble through pub folklore, favourite boozer types and the quirks that make British pubs special. Expect sticky-fingered bar snacks, pub-name battles and affectionate nostalgia for a dying institution. They debate the best pub types, list famous pub names, recommend reads, and reveal personal favourites—from riverf…

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Episode 2: Group Chat - part 2 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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The second part of our chat about bands. Steve, Craig and ace pal Fitchy discuss Oasis, Korean pop and air drumming. And The Wurzles. Dedicated to the brilliant King of Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne.By Steve and Craig

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Episode 2: trailer 0:31

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Welcome to Two Fellas, One Brain Cell, where me Craig and my bud Steve are joined by our mates to discuss the most important things in life. Like pubs. And holidays. And crisps. In the latest episode, all about bands, we’re joined by our ace pal, Fitchy.By Steve and Craig

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Episode 2: Group Chat - part 1 41:21

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A podcast where Steve, Craig and their mates discuss the most important things in life. Like pubs, holidays and bands. And crisps. This one's about bands, and we're joined our ace pal, Fitchy. We've split it into two parts, as we talked a lot. Oasis, the Beatles, boy bands, girl bands. Even Coldplay. What's your favourite? Have a listen and get qui…

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Episode 1: Trailer 0:35

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Steve, Jamie and Craig talk...crispsBy Steve and Craig

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Episode 1: Crisp Happens 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

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A podcast where Steve, Craig and their mates discuss the most important things in life. Like pubs, holidays and bands. And crisps.By Steve & Craig

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Last call for pub crawls? 1:25:04

3M ago1:25:04

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Is the pub crawl a thing of the past, or alive and well? In the season five finale, The Lock In team get their drinking boots on to investigate.By William Reed Ltd

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27. From pints to Pixar 45:55

4M ago45:55

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Shifting consumer patterns and behaviour. Disruptive innovations. Generational changes. These are not simply headlines; they are real challenges being navigated by investors. However, that is not all they are. They are also opportunity creators for investors who have done their homework and are deeply focused on fundamentals. Allan Gray portfolio m…

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From pitch to pour: how can pubs make the most of rugby 1:17:49

4M ago1:17:49

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It’s not all about football when it comes to pubs and sport, so the Lock In team scrum down for a discussion about how pubs can embrace the opportunities that rugby offers.By William Reed Ltd

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26. Are global investors dependent on great expectations? 51:56

4M ago51:56

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Global investors have been on a rollercoaster ride in the wake of President Trump’s announcement of an array of reciprocal tariffs which rocked global stock markets, initially sending US shares tumbling and then rebounding as investors hung onto news headlines as a key determinant of prices. But prices shouldn’t be confused with value, and the extr…

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Social media - friend or foe? 1:22:41

5M ago1:22:41

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As punters continuously trip over the herds of constantly filming influencers on their way to the bar, the Lock In team ask, is social media just a massive pain in the proverbial?By William Reed Ltd

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The future of pub grub 1:22:29

5M ago1:22:29

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Food trends, the importance of sustainability and consumer expectations were just three of the areas the Lock In team tackled in the latest podcast episode.By William Reed Ltd

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Death of the jukebox? 1:23:50

5M ago1:23:50

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The Lock In team take a look at the relationship between pubs and music, from karaoke to live performance, and ask the question - what happened to all the jukeboxes?By William Reed Ltd

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25. SA listed property: The appeal of fixed assets in an uncertain world 53:16

6M ago53:16

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South African listed property has shifted from being a leading wealth creator in the early 2000s to one of the weakest performers over the past decade on the back of sluggish economic growth, ongoing infrastructure challenges and the impact of COVID-19 on retail and office space demand. Over the last year, the sector has shown signs of recovery. Is…

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Counting the hospitality hit of Budget 1:23:09

6M ago1:23:09

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In this episode of the Lock In, the team speaks to various operators in the wider hospitality sector about how the Budget impacts them.By William Reed Ltd

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Stop! In the name of pubs 1:14:20

6M ago1:14:20

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The Lock In team tackled the stories and scandals behind pub names.By William Reed Ltd

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Raising spirits... 1:15:34

7M ago1:15:34

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It’s no surprise that spirits are low in the pub industry - and that’s just the category! In the spirit of adventure (sorry) The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive to see why consumers are switching off the G&T.By William Reed Ltd

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What’s driving the changing time habits of consumers? 1:15:45

8M ago1:15:45

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With many operators reporting customers eating and drinking out earlier and leaving earlier, the Lock In team look into why this may be and how businesses are adapting to it.By William Reed Ltd

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How to handle a crisis 1:22:06

8M ago1:22:06

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The Lock In team look at how best to handle a crisis and how to avoid turning one into a drama.By William Reed Ltd

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24. How money tells the story of humanity – with David McWilliams 46:16

8M ago46:16

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Many investors focus on trying to figure out how new technologies might change the world so that they can identify and back the likely winners. But according to renowned Irish economist and bestselling author David McWilliams, the greatest, enduring technological innovation of modern civilisation is not artificial intelligence or the internet – it …

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Is the pub still relevant? 1:31:26

9M ago1:31:26

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The Lock In team take a look at whether the pub remains relevant in the modern age. Do pubs still appeal to consumers?By William Reed Ltd

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The changing face of the pub 1:17:23

9M ago1:17:23

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The pub sector is continually evolving, and this episode of the podcast looks at operators that are doing things a little differently, from embracing the opportunities of being a film venue, like Main Arthur of the White Cross in Groeswen to opening a school at The Swan in Clewer. We spoke to The Swan's GM, Micky Foden-Andrews about the advantages …

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How to survive 2025! 1:19:43

10M ago1:19:43

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With the year ahead looming, the Lock In team spoke to a range of experts on what to expect from 2025.By William Reed Ltd

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How to boost your business in January 1:28:33

10M ago1:28:33

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The Lock In team take a look at how pub operators can boost trade in the misery months of January, with some extra special help from a rugby legend!By William Reed Ltd

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Bar room betrayal: How to avoid falling for fraud and theft 1:20:56

11M ago1:20:56

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By William Reed Ltd

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23. Beyond the US: Separating the signals from the noise 50:20

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The US has dominated global news flow in the wake of the presidential election, and market-moving headlines continue to present the temptation to act on impulse. As investors who focus on the fundamentals, the “great election year” has challenged Allan Gray and our offshore partner, Orbis, to continue to filter the signals from the noise to identif…

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What do young people want from the pub? 1:20:08

11M ago1:20:08

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The Lock In team take a deep dive inside the mind of Gen Z to find out exactly what young people think of the pub.By William Reed Ltd

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The death of craft beer? 1:20:54

12M ago1:20:54

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With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement?By William Reed Ltd

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22. A revival for South Africa’s retail giants? 52:42

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As sentiment towards the South African economy improves following the formation of the government of national unity, some of the major retailers are seeing improved share performance. Lower oil prices, extended periods of uninterrupted power supply and the recent interest rate cut, which heralds a shift in policy, are notable short-term tailwinds t…

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The Great British Pub - with a twist! 1:15:45

1y ago1:15:45

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The Lock In team take a look at the wide ranging cultural influences that are shaping the traditional pub environment from Irish bars to pubs with a Norwegian twist - what makes pubs such appealing melting pots?By William Reed Ltd

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New beginnings! 1:27:43

1y ago1:27:43

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With news focusing on the numbers of pub closures, the Lock In podcast takes a look at those opening sites and coming into the trade.By William Reed Ltd

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21. How the great election year has shaped financial markets 50:11

1y ago50:11

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Global elections have been a dominant force this year, with sentiment around polling and election results driving volatility in many markets. The ANC’s drastic decline at the polls and the formation of a government of national unity have been of keen interest to investors in SA Inc. Abroad, we have seen Labour take the lead by a landslide in the UK…

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Summer? What summer? 1:16:15

1y ago1:16:15

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The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!By William Reed Ltd

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20. Two-pot: How to achieve better retirement outcomes 40:29

1y ago40:29

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The new two-pot retirement system has been designed to improve retirement outcomes for South Africans, while allowing some access to retirement savings in case of severe financial stress. However, there are some hidden risks that investors should be aware of to ensure they don’t inadvertently offset its intended benefits. Richard Carter, head of As…

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19. Building multi-asset portfolios in an uncertain world 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

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Periods of heightened uncertainty are inevitable when you are investing over the long term. And when it is not clear when or how things might change, multi-asset portfolio construction becomes an increasingly complex task. For some time, our offshore partner, Orbis, has warned that the environment appears to be changing, noting stickier global infl…

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Are you being served? 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

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Customer service is key to making your business a success, in the season finale, the Lock In takes a closer look at a key aspect that can make or break a pub.By William Reed Ltd

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'We need to hold the next Government to account on promises' 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

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In an audio only version of the Review of the Week, the MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Brewhouse & Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell to get his take on the week's news.By William Reed Ltd

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18. Investment notes from the frontier 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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Investing in frontier markets is not for the faint-hearted. But for those brave enough to look beyond material risks, such as political instability, currency fluctuations and poor liquidity, many of these smaller markets provide fertile hunting ground for compelling ideas and exposure to sectors that are not available in South Africa. In conversati…

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Making the most of your ghost 1:18:12

1+ y ago1:18:12

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Pubs and ghosts go together like, well beer and pubs! Most pubs will lay claim to a ghost or two, so the podcast team take to the airwaves to talk all things spooky!By William Reed Ltd

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S4 Ep. 14: Stars in bars! (Feat. James May, Candice Brown and more) 1:28:17

1+ y ago1:28:17

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Celebrities love owning pubs, so the Lock In team spoke to a few, including James May and Candice Brown, to find out why they couldn't find an easier way to lose money!By William Reed Ltd

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Winning ways! 1:24:48

1+ y ago1:24:48

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As the dust settles on the recent Publican Awards, the Lock In team caught up with some of the winners to find out what makes them tick.By William Reed Ltd

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17. Trends shaping the future of investment management 41:56

1+ y ago41:56

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The commonly accepted wisdom is that if we want a glimpse into the future of South Africa’s financial services sector, we should take a look at the United Kingdom’s financial landscape and delay the experience by a few years. In this conversation, Dan Brocklebank, UK head of our offshore partner, Orbis, joins portfolio manager Jithen Pillay to expl…

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Pie Hard (with a vengeance) 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie!By William Reed Ltd

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Ahead of the game! 1:21:48

1+ y ago1:21:48

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The podcast team tackles the topic of pub games, from old school to new and ask how pub gaming is evolving and changing in the modern age.By William Reed Ltd