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Ep10: A Custard Amount of Cream16 Sep 202501:11:30
Two blokes, one dark forest, and a custard-level debate about cream. Jon and Luke celebrate ten episodes with a working phone box, a suspiciously glowing horizon, a country-pub review, and a giveaway for anyone still rocking big old batteries. Expect woodland ambience, retro tech tangents, chip-shop diplomacy and stargazing, with just enough peril to keep you listening.More
Ep9: Carol10 Sep 202500:52:16
Episode nine gets heated in the sauna. There's some green tomatoes along with an imaginary trip to New York. Jon survives a car-dooring incident and someone needs their toenails cutting.More
Ep8: The Waning Gibbon03 Sep 202500:48:54
Episode eight has an autumnal feel about it. Luke's DIY skills could be seen as criminal activity as Jon tries to out-do him with his massive tool. The moon weighs heavy in the sky and Jon does his secret celebratory dance to honour it.More
Ep7: The Blue Hour27 Aug 202500:44:55
A coastal pub walk soaked in twilight, festoon light obsession, strange fruit, and nostalgic musings. Jon and Luke circle familiar territory, sip wine, rank Jaffa Cakes, and ponder short wars, sweet plums, and conifer-related hairstyles in this blue hour meander.More
Ep6: The Curse of Christchurch20 Aug 202500:52:28
The curse of Christchurch strikes as facts go wrong, wine is ordered awkwardly, and Jon waxes lyrical about a doomed French ship. There’s interstellar trivia, alleyway misadventures, and a surprising pub rating — plus the debut of an 11-year-old's joke and a Flintstones car for sale. It’s chaos. Beautiful, average chaos.More
Ep5: The Festooned Bicycle06 Aug 202500:55:31
A pub-lit promenade turns reflective (and mildly ridiculous) as Jon and Luke wander through seaside philosophy, lost cats, festive bikes, and intense egg analysis. With strong drink reviews, atomic facts, and anatomical mannequins, it's the podcast that makes melancholy entertaining - somehow.More
Ep4: So Many Zebras It Was Basically a Safari23 Jul 202500:51:44
A coastal walk turns into a comedy safari as Jon and Luke spot odd behaviour, review a pub with... structural quirks, and wrestle with potato rankings, comic characters and intergalactic trivia. Throw in a truly bizarre swap-shop ad and you’ve got an evening stroll like no other.More
Ep3: The Sideways Door16 Jul 202500:47:26
Jon and Luke’s latest seaside stroll spirals from a freshly tuned bike to a gravity-defying door, guinea-pig gastronomy, seagull stand-ups and a pub loo that threatens their review system. Add unwashed-jeans science, a VHS hoarder’s legacy and classifieds chaos, and you’ve got 40-odd minutes of gloriously rambling British banter.More
Ep2: The Lost Bench09 Jul 202500:58:56
Luke and Jon wander to the pub and back, stumbling across ugly benches, cosmic time quirks, retro games, and wallet-melting beer. Expect tangents on rice math, rogue foxes, Tetris theology, and a jingling earworm you’ll love to hate. It’s an unscripted, hilariously British stroll that turns everyday chaos into podcast gold.More
Ep1: The Watered Roundabout03 Jul 202500:47:10
Haircuts, after-shave and a re-recorded debut: Jon and Luke’s pub-ward ramble features a heroic roundabout-watering lady, a maybe-illegal Oasis set list, onion-factory lore and the maths that makes your brain go pop. Throw in jumper-based pint ratings and Gumtree’s worst painting, and you’ve got glorious British waffle at walking pace.More
Ep11: Bricks Removed24 Sep 202500:49:37
Luke and Jon’s eleventh outing takes listeners on a walk past discarded heaters and into musings about slang, bruised feet and sausages. They thank their first donor, Al Mason, and tease a pub visit that promises pints, gadgets and tales of camping, Savloy sausages and upcoming adventures – all before the real fun begins after the jingle.More
Ep13: The Reinforced Conker08 Oct 202500:51:08
Luke and Jon wander through another late‑night episode, musing on everything from nose‑blind aftershave to waning moons and whether a puffy vest is a gilet or body warmer. They swap trivia about knives and rap names, reminisce about conkers and childhood TV shows, and let loose a whole new mini-series.More
Ep12: A Minor Excitement30 Sep 202500:52:56
Episode 12 mixes thank‑yous and beer mats with a chaotic night at the George Inn in Christchurch. Luke and Jon navigate noisy roads, pass out QR-coded mats, and encounter singing tables and a souped-up mobility scooter before enjoying happy-hour pints and shandies on a wobbly table. On the way home they debate proverbs, learning styles and quantum entanglement.More
Ep15: Card out, The Six of Diamonds21 Oct 202500:49:55
Luke and Jon return with tales of gym injuries and water‑slide escapades. They chat about ripping CDs, Norfolk heroes and sweet treats before wandering into a chaotic card game at the Spyglass. Misused sayings, birthdays and a Chinese proverb all feature, capturing the playful tone without spoiling the fun. And there’s a tipple or two, to keep things interesting.More
Ep14: The Offensive Chimney15 Oct 202500:50:51
Foggy minds, gilets, broken sayings and cartoon villains: Jon and Luke roam dark streets before rating the White Bear pub. Along the way they correct malapropisms, recall hurricanes and Ripper letters, debate fondant fancies, glimpse an offensive chimney and marvel at an immortal jellyfish. It’s rambling, weird and very them.More
Ep17: Don’t Be Like This Guy or You’ll End Up Like This Guy06 Nov 202500:49:10
History, wordplay and pub banter collide as Luke and Jon recall Guy Fawkes, muse on whet vs wet, trade compliments and taste the revamped pub before wandering into space travel, old proverbs and crisp debates. From missed Halloween episodes to free beer and hex codes, this chatty stroll teases many threads without spoiling the fun.More
Ep16: I love you but I don’t even know you23 Oct 202500:49:45
A brisk night walk, a doomed blind wine test, and a blizzard of ‘housekeeping’ that actually goes somewhere. They correct a few favourite sayings, rate a cosy tap house, relive pre‑iPod MP3 days, dodge foxes, and drop a head‑eXploder about trees vs stars—while teasing changes that may (or may not) land soon.More
Ep18: The Building Site Backdoor11 Nov 202500:43:39
Luke and Jon brave a sodden November night to keep their pub‑bound ramble going. Between puddles and French Fancy debates they reflect on Armistice Day, the odd restrictions of the Defence of the Realm Act and the surprising inventions war left behind. They also muse on misheard phrases and the fact your present is always slightly delayed.More
Ep19: Stump Based18 Nov 202500:48:02
On a freezing November evening, Luke and Jon reminisce about a high‑energy gig at Scout Hut, trade trivia about undersea cables and an old earthquake, and ponder words like ‘mondegreen’ and the origins of phrases. A tree‑stump stumble, heated gilets and favourite Swiss Army knife tools all make this episode a witty and eclectic listen.More
Ep23: The Great Geyser of Boscombe09 Dec 202500:49:21
Luke and Jon wander through Southbourne reflecting on busy weeks, their fondness for pub nights and an unusual dependence on listener generosity. Along the way they uncover the origins of recorded sound, with tales of Edison’s phonograph and an eerie 1860 recording, before veering into debates about mulled wine, cosmic journeys and the best song ever.More
Ep24: The Christmas Pub Crawl13 Dec 202500:53:35
Luke and Jon embark on their first annual Christmas pub crawl, full of nervous excitement and festive spirit. Between four pubs they trade banter about Bond films, Die Hard and crisp flavours, meet generous supporters and ask guests to rate each stop. As the night unfolds, their conversations meander from Bootsy Collins to parenting and perspective.More
Ep22: Walking through Tron02 Dec 202500:48:04
Luke & Jon wander through Bournemouth’s festive streets, reflecting on new shoes, quirky Christmas facts and mulled wine. They chat about Alpine bars, Tron tunnels and the waxing gibbous moon, teasing stories of exotic gifts, heart transplants and Mary Shelley’s grave. This light‑hearted stroll through curiosity and camaraderie sets the stage for deeper conversations to come.More
Ep21: Pancakes, Crabs and Microfiche25 Nov 202500:43:40
Luke and Jon power-walk their way to happy hour, arguing about moon phases, Lucy the hominid and whether we secretly evolved from crabs. Along the way they untangle gaffers and railway ballast, revisit the Pacific Northwest’s severed-feet mystery and rummage through some retro tech, before inviting you to a very daft Christmas pub crawl.More
Ep20: A Dry Bag of Retro Tech23 Nov 202501:04:17
A bright and breezy Sunday walk finds Luke and Jon marking Episode 20 with birthday treats, outdoor coffee rituals and a bag full of retro tech. From early Ericssons to first-generation Android handsets, the stories flow into nostalgia, odd history, philosophy and pub-side reflections. It’s a warm, wandering episode full of humour and memory.More
Ep25: Street Cheese16 Dec 202500:40:36
Luke and Jon wind down 2025 with an easy-going wander that starts with curry tales and carol concerts and meanders through Boston Tea Party history, the mysteries of entropy, polite driving and a cheese tasting like no other. Along the way they rate a pub, debate headlight etiquette and reflect on the joy of the journey.More
Ep26: Basket in a Tree06 Jan 202600:37:10
Luke and Jon stroll through a frosty evening, chatting about the gap between Christmas and New Year, taking down decorations early and recording episodes as if on release day. Their banter covers port‑and‑lemon experiments, wise men gifts, car number plates and a red Cavalier before rating a local pub, pledging dry January and teasing a voyage into outer‑space trivia.More
Ep28: Mystery Hooters20 Jan 202600:49:41
Luke opens Ep28 with an obituary before diving into Blue Monday confusion, quirky jokes about measuring, kombucha and Gascony. Expect cough sweets, spring‑cleaning gags, history lessons on Charles I and more, all delivered in their trademark banter as they wander to a Riverside pub and share head‑exploding facts.More
Ep27: The Start of Softie Season13 Jan 202600:44:59
John and Luke kick off softie season by tucking in their T‑shirts and braving a wet January night with sniffles and Barocca. A trip to post a letter leads them into a darkly comic discussion of the Black Death’s arrival in Weymouth and the labour shake‑up that followed, before a Mr Men rap and a non‑alcoholic mojito lighten the mood.More
Ep31: The Confession10 Feb 202600:48:03
Luke hints at a surprising betrayal as he and Jon wander their usual route, sampling a whiskey subscription and debating whether whisky should be neat or on ice. The chat veers from Deep Blue’s duel with Kasparov to the origins of ‘clue,’ the idea of gestalt and a new lexicon segment, leaving listeners intrigued.More
Ep30: Appliances with Headlights03 Feb 202600:54:11
Sheltering from the rain in Jon’s Ford, Luke and Jon swap their usual walk for a drive around the New Forest. They unpick local history, from Christchurch’s rivers to the bygone Argos catalogue, and recall the fateful night when Buddy Holly’s plane went down. This episode blends trivia and nostalgia with characteristic humour.More
Ep29: It’s NOT a Joke27 Jan 202600:39:06
Luke and Jon brave winter weather for a delayed episode packed with surprises. They chat about twenty-nine weeks of hair growth, BMX racing and a family birthday before diving into Mozart’s life, the origins of the treadmill and the pain of wisdom teeth. Kombucha tastings, cloud science and Russian doll tins keep the conversation lively.More
Ep32: Double Moons and Double Rums17 Feb 202600:46:51
Luke and Jon overthink intros while strolling under two moons and sipping rum. They chat about BBC’s new comedy ‘Little Profits,’ recall the misheard 'Tragedy' music quiz, and reminisce about Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon debut. They also discuss Luke’s Neon Winter project, high street shops, atoms on a pinhead and their favourite sounds.More
Ep33: Surprising Silica24 Feb 202600:44:54
On a drizzly half-term stroll Luke and Jon chat through questionable outfits, Instagram-worthy poses and a surprise gift of fiercely spicy habanero sauce. As they dream up meals with their new oven they detour into calendar history, nit-picking listener feedback and the microscopic marvels of silica gel - setting the tone for a lively, curious episode.More
Ep34: The Pedantic Pedant03 Mar 202600:51:42
Luke and Jon wander under a starry sky in episode 34, hunting for a planetary parade and a hidden taphouse while discussing NASA history and birthday mix‑ups. They chat about Dry January relapses, favourite bridges and browse quirky classifieds. Expect banter, misdirection, trivia and a surprising “King of Sandbanks” among the many talking points.More
Ep35: Moonshadows from Behind10 Mar 202600:52:03
Jon and Luke dodge traffic, admire a full moon and discuss co‑parenting a compact camera. They reminisce about phone cards and Alexander Graham Bell’s accidental first call, mispronounce ‘habanero’, ponder screen time statistics and compare favourite months while rating the pub with their usual humour.More
Ep36: The G-Split17 Mar 202600:39:49
Jon and Luke brave the cold to swap tales about a flawless sofa delivery, a spiralling car‑service bill and DIY disasters before diving into St Patrick’s Day myths, asphalt vs tarmac and the challenge of splitting the G on a pint of Guinness. With parents’ evening mishaps, banned bonfires and odd would‑you‑rathers, it’s classic pub‑walk banter with plenty of laughs.More
Ep37: Wet and Brown24 Mar 202600:40:25
Jon and Luke wander through a spring evening in Bournemouth, swapping jokes about cold‑water dips and misadventures. They marvel at a WWII escape plot involving three tunnels and mountains of pilfered bed slats, touch on a Welsh legend about a heroic hound and reveal how one inmate mailed himself out of prison. Expect tangents, travel plans and Brown Ale quips.More
Ep38: Making Plans with Nigel31 Mar 202600:38:47
This week Jon and Luke reunite with an old friend over pints, reminisce about Top of the Pops and debate weather, cycling and gustow dinners. They tease facts about salt’s role in the word “salary” and marvel at Russia’s 11 time zones versus Africa’s enormity. Join them for banter, trivia and a pub night to remember.More
Ep42: Maldi McFly05 May 202600:44:44
Luke’s new high‑tops earn him the nickname Maldi McFly as he and Jon reminisce about retro consoles and festival line‑ups. They chat about an upcoming Glasgow trip for a national sporting event, practise latte art and joke about May the 5th. The pair dive into Alan Shepard’s 1961 suborbital flight and other space trivia, setting the tone for a typically tangential stroll.More
Ep41: Lady Angles27 Apr 202600:44:08
Camping, Wales, the mutiny on the Bounty, the brutal origin of “deadline”, moon chat, Michael Jackson nostalgia, car aerials and a cardboard Sabrina Carpenter all turn up in Episode 41. Lady Angles is history, nonsense and oddly sharp observations all end up in the same pint-soaked lane.More
Ep40: Stickman with no Head21 Apr 202600:49:03
Recorded during a meandering stroll to the pub, Jon and Luke bounce from reversible jackets and BMX live streams to tea confessions and DIY mishaps. They ponder Titanic trivia, pay tribute to Prince’s musicianship and even argue about the origin of the word sand. It’s a laid‑back, tangential wander full of jokes, trivia and pub‑bound banter.More
Ep39: Rule Benders14 Apr 202600:42:28
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Ep43: Dovey Munter12 May 202600:40:20
Jon and Luke roam from Glasgow road-trip fatigue and cream tea in Dorset to the chaos of the WannaCry cyberattack, listener corrections and a pub cameo from Beard. There’s also school assembly nostalgia, odd classified ads, word origins and the usual late-night drift into silliness. Another loose, funny and sharply observant walk through absolutely everything but the pub.More
Ep44: Brave Chinos19 May 202600:38:18
Episode 44 sees Jon and Luke drift from school hymns and first-time chinos into Anne Boleyn, cowboy hats, Brave browser tips, pub ratings and a surprisingly deep discussion about emotions. Brave Chinos is funny, slightly strange and full of the sort of sideways observations that make ordinary evenings sound far more dramatic than they probably were.More
Ep46: Pile of Tiles02 Jun 202600:44:15
Forgotten microphones sends Episode 46 briefly onto four wheels before Jon and Luke return to form with beach crowds, electric-chair history, burner-phone chaos, lager tops, hot dog etymology and a surprisingly deep question about memory. Pile of Tiles feels hot, busy and slightly derailed in exactly the way a good early-summer episode should.More
Ep45: Boombox Beers26 May 202600:54:31
A sunny clifftop walk, beach-bar holiday vibes, Henry Ford, Casio nostalgia, hot dog origins, boombox beers and a second pub all collide in Episode 45. It’s warm, loose and slightly delirious in the best way, with seaside optimism, sharp tangents and the feeling that Jon and Luke may have got a little carried away.More
Ep47: Tunnels of Light09 Jun 202600:42:16
Jon and Luke drift through heat, rain, pub chat and guitar history as a walk through Eiford turns into a ramble about Les Paul, bargain pants, Glastonbury favourites and listener corrections. There’s a damp pub bench, some costly vintage guitars, a roadside cameo and a perfectly timed photo opportunity that ends up naming the episode.More
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