At The Moon Under Water there's always plenty of discussion about accessible ale topics: What's the best beer mat design you've ever seen? Hazy or non-hazy? What's the most enjoyable pint glass to sip from? But what's wonderful about the Correct Realm is that we're often joined by people who know SO much about beer that we can come away from a conversation with our brains bursting with information! This wee's guest knows what they're talking about when it comes to pints; it's beer sommelier Ches...
Oct 17, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Landlord John and Robin are back to discuss their week in pubs, their pub in weeks... And this week's conversation leads to a SHOCKING sci-fi revelation from John and a story of pubbing on school trips. And please, do get in touch with regards to big bands in small pubs / small bands in big pubs. You can send your Mist mail to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2022•25 min
*This is part 2 of Dave Gorman's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* It's starting to get a bit chilly in the Other Realm, but thankfully the fires at The Moon Under Water can be stoked with thoughts alone. Want the temperature to be raised by 10 degrees? Just think it and it will happen! And it looks like a guest is making their way into the Correct Realm for a bit of warm...
Oct 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 75
"It's starting to get a bit chilly in the Other Realm, but thankfully the fires at The Moon Under Water can be stoked with thoughts alone. Want the temperature to be raised by 10 degrees? Just think it and it will happen! And it looks like a guest is making their way into the Correct Realm for a bit of warmth and comfort. Yes, it seems that none other than Dave Gorman is about to join us to create his dream pub! Dave grew up in the midlands before embarking on a life in comedy, and as such he's ...
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 75
There's not much worse than a busy pub, and on this edition of The Week In Pubs Landlord John and his most trusted regular Robin discuss just that. Plus, there's a tale of an early 00s pub quiz, more lingering pub shame, and Robin discuss some Aberdeen's best pubs. Want to contact the Landlord with your pub recommendations, lingering pub shame or something else? Send your Mist to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 06, 2022•20 min
Prior to entering the Correct Realm Landlord John and his most trusted regular Robin Allender spent much of the pubbing life in the South West of England. Wickwar, Little Sodbury, Iron Acton, Pucklechurch... each place offering a different set of pubs to discover. Along the way they met some of the greatest Pubsman to ever live, and this week's guest is one such legend. It's comedian Russell Howard! Russell has sampled many of the publy delights on offer across the globe, but it's in the South W...
Oct 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Prior to entering the Correct Realm Landlord John and his most trusted regular Robin Allender spent much of the pubbing life in the South West of England. Wickwar, Little Sodbury, Iron Acton, Pucklechurch... each place offering a different set of pubs to discover. Along the way they met some of the greatest Pubsman to ever live, and this week's guest is one such legend. It's comedian Russell Howard! Russell has sampled many of the publy delights on offer across the globe, but it's in the South W...
Oct 03, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Landlord John and Robin are back to discuss their week in pubs, and it seems like every topic under the sun is covered this week: meat raffles, pub shame, the lash... Okay, maybe not EVERY topic, but certainly the important ones. Want to contact the Landlord? Maybe you have a lingering pub shame you'd like to share with us? If so, send a Mist Mail to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2022•23 min
*This is part 2 of Jordan Gray's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* It's always a special occasion at The Moon Under Water when we're joined by a guest who has knowledge of the inner workings of a pub, and this week is no exception. Our guest has not only been lucky enough to see behind the magicians cloth and witness the pipes and barrels with their own eyes... they've ac...
Sep 26, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 73
It's always a special occasion at The Moon Under Water when we're joined by a guest who has knowledge of the inner workings of a pub, and this week is no exception. Our guest has not only been lucky enough to see behind the magicians cloth and witness the pipes and barrels with their own eyes... they've actually LIVED in a pub. Joining us in the Correct Realm this week is comedian Jordan Gray! Jordan actually grew up in a pub, so it's safe to say she knows her stuff. It's also safe to say that s...
Sep 26, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 73
It’s been quite the week for the only two permanent residents of the Correct Realm. There’s been plenty of pubbing… but also a fair bit of shame! Thank the Lord they have time to share it all with you! Plus, the guys are educated on the rules surrounding BYOS (bring your own sparkler) policies. Do YOU have any lingering pub shame you’d like to tell us about? If so, send an email to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 22, 2022•23 min
*This is part 2 of Kiri Pritchard-McLean’s episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* Wales is steeped in history; especially when it comes to pubs. For example, did you know that Owain Glyndŵr would require all of his soldiers to drink a pint of Brains in unison before every battle? And that Shirley Bassey once argued that her most famous ballad should have been called “Ales Are ...
Sep 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Wales is steeped in history; especially when it comes to pubs. For example, did you know that Owain Glyndŵr would require all of his soldiers to drink a pint of Brains in unison before every battle? And that Shirley Bassey once argued that her most famous ballad should have been called “Ales Are Forever”? Yes, Wales and pubs go hand in hand… and this week’s guest knows all about that. It’s comedian, writer and one of the ultimate pubbers Cymru has ever produced: Kiri Pritchard-McLean! Kiri resid...
Sep 21, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 72
*This is part 2 of George Egg's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* The Moon Under Water is ready to once again present itself live from within The Dagda Bar within the Edinburgh Fringe festival, and don't we have a cracking guest lined up for you. He's not only one of the funniest comedians around, he's also one of the greatest cooks in both the Other AND the Correct Realm...
Sep 17, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The Moon Under Water is ready to once again present itself live from within The Dagda Bar within the Edinburgh Fringe festival, and don't we have a cracking guest lined up for you. He's not only one of the funniest comedians around, he's also one of the greatest cooks in both the Other AND the Correct Realm. It's none other than the Snack Hacker himself and all-round good egg... George Egg! George has been friends with Landlord John for years (in fact, he recorded the first EVER unreleased episo...
Sep 17, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The Landlord and his most trusted regular return to discuss what they’ve been up to pub-wise, and this week the topic of meat in pubs is brought up. Also, the guys are invited on the trip of a lifetime (though John doesn’t seem to keen). Want to contact the Landlord? Send us your mist mail to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2022•25 min
Landlord John and Robin return to discuss their week in pubs: featuring a discussion on perpendicular queueing and the dangers of cooking salmon. Disclaimer: this episode may cause serious cider cravings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2022•25 min
*This is part 2 of Josie Long's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* Landlord John has been spending some time in the Other Realm recently, which means that we’ve not welcomed any guests into The Moon Under Water for what feels like a lifetime. However, it’s ready to appear once more; but not just in any form… we’re live from the greatest pub in the Other Realm and Landlord ...
Sep 05, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Landlord John has been spending some time in the Other Realm recently, which means that we’ve not welcomed any guests into The Moon Under Water for what feels like a lifetime. However, it’s ready to appear once more; but not just in any form… we’re live from the greatest pub in the Other Realm and Landlord John’s very own Moon Under Water: The Dagda Bar in Edinburgh. Yes, the establishment that has oft been mentioned by John and Robin has finally welcomed us in to record two special live episode...
Sep 05, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Landlord John is back from his Edinburgh jaunt, and there's much to be discussed with his most dedicated regular Robin: sparklers, cider, mind maps... there's even a special beer / cider hybrid tasting session. Want to hear an extended version of our main episodes (featuring a Patreon-only choice), gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Sep 01, 2022•21 min
In the latest episode of The Week In Pubs Landlord John and his trusty regular Robin discuss the dire situation facing The Compton Arms, they hear about a pub on a train and John’s dream drink is brought to life. Plus, we share another Patrons’ Poem, featuring the names of some of our beloved Patron subscribers. Want to gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’, gain early access to live tickets and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our...
Aug 25, 2022•24 min
Rejoice! Landlord John and Robin are now both in the Other Realm sampling the delights of Edinburgh together, which means for this edition of The Week In Pubs they're able to record from the same room! And as is almost tradition now, one of them is feeling slightly worse for wear. This week they share some of their Edinburgh highlights, read through a couple of mists and discuss some of the special LIVE recordings that have been taking place (soon to be heard). Want to gain access to our bonus p...
Aug 18, 2022•15 min
Welcome one, welcome all to another edition of The Week In Pubs, where Landlord John and his trusty regular Robin discuss some of their publy delight from over the past seven days, as well as going through some of your Mist. This week, John shares a terrible hangover experience, Robin reminisces about an impromptu pup singalong and the topic of taprooms is brought up. Want to gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’, gain early access to live tickets and support the upkeep of th...
Aug 11, 2022•19 min
Landlord John has ventured into the Other Realm for the next few weeks, and as a result we're not releasing regular episodes on a Monday, but we ARE still giving you your weekly does of pub chat in The Week In Pubs. Though John doesn't get to experience the delights of The Moon Under Water for now he does get to experience the delights on offer in Edinburgh, so in this week's episode he shares what he's been up to with Robin, and we hear about a pub crawl from one of our Patreon subscribers! Wan...
Aug 04, 2022•25 min
In the fourth episode of The Weeks In Pubs Landlord John and his most esteemed regular Robin discuss some rather fine cider, the pros and cons of bottled conditioned ale, and a superb poem received in this week's Mist mail. Want to gain access to our bonus podcast 'Behind The Cellar Door' and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon. And remember; if you want to contact the Landlord you can send your Mist to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast....
Jul 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
*This is part 2 of Mark Steel’s episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* As many of you may know The Moon Under Water takes its name from an essay written by George Orwell, in which he outlines his idea of the perfect pub; what it looks like, what it contains, what fixtures and fittings are present. Earlier this month Landlord John and Robin ventured into the Other Realm to reco...
Jul 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 69
As many of you may know The Moon Under Water takes its name from an essay written by George Orwell, in which he outlines his idea of the perfect pub; what it looks like, what it contains, what fixtures and fittings are present. Earlier this month Landlord John and Robin ventured into the Other Realm to record a special LIVE episode as part of the Orwell Festival. Live from The Marquis Cornwallis in Central London (just round the corner from a blue plaque celebrating Orwell) they were joined by a...
Jul 25, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In the third episode of The Weeks In Pubs Landlord John and his most capable regular Robin discuss pubs from Bedford to De Beauvoir, a fun game to play with pub menus, and what you would love to see attached to your dream pub. Want to gain access to our bonus podcast 'Behind The Cellar Door' and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon. And remember; if you want to contact the Landlord you can send your Mist to john@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Aca...
Jul 21, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 68
*This is part 2 of Johnny White Really-Really's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* Over the years Landlord John and Robin have spent many an evening in the Other Realm sampling all the delights that are on offer. Though they don't get total control of what drinks are available to them it does give them the opportunity to meet up with friends who might not always be availab...
Jul 18, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Over the years Landlord John and Robin have spent many an evening in the Other Realm sampling all the delights that are on offer. Though they don't get total control of what drinks are available to them it does give them the opportunity to meet up with friends who might not always be available to live in the Correct Realm. One such person that has experienced many a lash with John and Robin is this week's guest; it's comedian and musician Johnny White Really-Really! Johnny is as much of a legend...
Jul 18, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 68