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. But the thing with Mandela Effect is that it leads to a bigger question - if your memory is affected by your emotions and your beliefs then (a)...

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 society and where the problems have been created, how the current Government has helped the wounds in society to fester and his fears at the thought of...

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://youtube.com/@abeeradaywithtk?si=aeM3ngoz9wsJuvyk - Go grab yourself a cold one and grab yourself a listen. The opening music is "London Bayou" by...

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 head to Home Page - Competition Arcade The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodrigues and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis...

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 scientific explanation for the phenomenon that he encounters. Lee uses the latest technology to try and debunk his own experiences and to try and find...

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 story of the investigations that go into finding them. John is also kind enough to share his first hand experience of 9/11 and what it was like to be...

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 and watch it every year whereas this episode’s guests go a little deeper. Sam and Kenn understand the significance of each song and know the...

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's difficulties and challenges - this lead to him serving several stints in prison and his addiction to Class A drugs. He found his life threatened...

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 head... we'd love to hear your thoughts on these topics, so why not drop us an email at [email protected] - The opening music is "London Bayou"...

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 life is 1 too many, in reality is the figures are much higher. We would urge you to take a look at https://www.toughtotalk.com/ if you are affected...

*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 interestingly though is hearing how 5 people experienced the same time but with 5 different experiences and perceptions. Again, we apologise for...

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 Bounty Hunter, whilst they were both chasing down the same guy, his time in the military and his newfound love for Scotland. Happy birthday, dude -...

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 hear about his journey - where he got his love for beer and pubs... as well as a little about his time as a Wrestler and wrestling promoter, being...

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" speech in Taxi Driver whilst staring right at him to a missed opportunity with Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis. It's a life we are frankly quite jealous...

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 for all? Whether you are Greta's greatest supporter or a nay-saying non-believer, this episode is for you as we try to look at the cold hard facts...

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 South for dear ol' Hellish Nell. Lynzie educates on the Witchcraft laws and how they came to be and have changed over the years before telling the...

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 mark thousands of miles from his home but only a stone's throw from where Tall Boy Radio is recorded. A monument that the guys had never heard of....

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 make you think. You may dismiss the concept. You may buy into it completely. You will learn something if you keep an open mind. You must have...

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 too. It was great to hear about the blood, sweat and tears... and pure passion that went in to making these movies... but it gets better, DBS films...

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... You can find out more about Kul's upcoming events here : https://www.humancentredleadership.co.uk/ - be sure to let us know how your journey...

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 writing projects. From ticker-tape parades to police chase escapades, this episode has it all. Go grab yourself a cup of cor-fee and sit down with your...

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 honest and genuine people. Their reviews are completely honest and their insights into the destinations are well worth the time you'll invest in...

We're kicking off the New Year the right way, with one of our favourite guests of all time - Vic Ferrari. The ex-NYPD officer is now a successful author and Podcast host. Nothing is off the table, we discuss medical procedures (taking you places you never imagined), an accomplished career criminal who's served his time and who has is own podcast and half an anecdote. Half an anecdotes? Yuup, the Florida weather cut short the podcast after 40 minutes when a storm caused a power outage.... but...

Who would win in a fight... all wrapped up into a family fun card game that even Granny would love to play on these cold winter nights! As always it's a random mix of folks as we experiment with a new rule. Who would win in a fight between Gok Wan and Richard Madeley? Don't lie, you're curious. What happened of Gok Wan had a case of beer strapped to one hand and a box with a deadly scorpion in the other? Now it's just got silly... but you're still curious aren't you? Listen in to find out the...

No one that entered Room 101, in George Orwells insightful novel, was ever seen again. What if you could pick the things to be 86'd? Here at Tall Boy Radio, we are a democracy so it goes to a majority vote. This year's offerings are Christmas Presents, the lack of accountability for cats, Vaping, Cheques, Delivery schedule windows and the British political system. Which ones survive and which ones are banished. You'll have to listen to find out! Did you know that you can get 20% off your...