Explore every episode of the podcast Everything But The Pub

Luke and Jon walk through BMX freestyle, Tesla range anxiety, Jason Lewis’s human-powered circumnavigation and a long-awaited reply from Jon’s sister. There is WorldGuessr, British Scandal, Bow Street Runners, charity-shop Beatles records, a camping plan, Siren Lumina and the surprisingly nautical truth behind the bitter end, followed by one more mysterious pub-side observation.More

Luke and Jon mark the birth of London's Metropolitan Police, uncover the horsey origin of “constable”, revisit a Battle of Britain correction and survive another quiz night. Along the way there are listener messages, GeoWizard, William Shatner, a theatre review, the old-web search engine Wiby, two kilos of cheese and a plan to buy an industrial box of Tic-Tacs.More

Luke and Jon finally press record, then walk through AI doom, Salisbury theatre plans, old television adverts, the corrected rules of stone skimming and the strange history of Wednesday. There is a crisps-only pub experiment, an accidental lesson in Woden and a tour of Colin from Accounts, Movie Scene Map, odd marketplace finds and the rusty speaker stands that give this wandering episode its title.More

Episode 60 begins with a recording mishap, a cold, a rum and Pepsi, and a walk through Battle of Britain Day. Luke and Jon compare Arabica and Robusta, investigate the Phoebus light-bulb cartel, decode a Klingon message, launch Consumption Junction, review Flowers for Algernon, learn pandiculation and get unexpectedly serious about the World Stone Skimming Championships.More

Luke and Jon head out in shorts for a wet, increasingly autumnal walk, discuss Star Trek's surprisingly prophetic technology, clear up some old housekeeping and launch a new review feature with Apple TV's Silo. There's also coffee, Klingon, 60,000 photographs, a tour of the early internet and a roadside height restriction that supplies the episode title.More

Luke and Jon return with boozy chocolates, gifted socks and an unexpected BBC Radio Solent plug before taking a Titanic detour. They revisit the wreck's secret Navy connection, the Titan implosion and a wasp-versus-caterpillar encounter, then clear up old questions, rate Ludo, celebrate petrichor, remember ZX Spectrum programming and debate pasta, space hoppers and getting back to weights.More

Luke and Jon are back from holiday with stories about France, Spain, pools, golf, giant suitcases and the financial incentives of recycling bottles. They revisit Galileo’s telescope, tidy up some historical loose ends, investigate the surprisingly wholesome origins of gossip, rate a coffee and wonder whether anyone really wants two bottles of Facebook mayonnaise for a quid.More

Holiday preparations, Premier Inn upgrades and a festival review lead into the Pendle Witch Trials, planned obsolescence, nuts, airport security and a mysterious rusty eyelet. There is a pub rating, listener correspondence, a Japanese proverb, questionable jokes, favourite holiday transport and a lexicon entry about the magical history of “spell”, before the episode wanders through the Beatles, fake hands and pasta.More

Luke and Jon return to familiar ground with camping mishaps, a belated birthday gift and a bench overlooking the sea. Enid Blyton, listener corrections, ferries and pub ratings give way to planned obsolescence, Linux, alien etymology, favourite nuts and some deeply questionable marketplace finds. It is an ordinary Southbourne walk with an unusually cinematic view.More

Jon and Luke take the podcast off-road for a hot campsite walk near Lymington. Traffic-light history, railway signals and a hidden country pub lead into a refreshing shandy discovery, camping etymology and the surprising relationship between campaigns and Champagne. There is also hangxiety, holiday planning, bamboo underwear and plenty of noisy sandals on gravel.More

Jon and Luke begin year two with a morning off-roader, swapping pub pints for coffee and catching up after the anniversary crawl. Thomas Cromwell, tarmacadam, language myths and listener complaints all feature before the conversation reaches hangxiety, a possible Simon Sausage imposter, unusual afterlife options and a disturbing dental mannequin.More

Jon and Luke celebrate a full year of Everything But The Pub with a Southbourne pub crawl, an auxiliary banana and several listeners stepping out from behind their messages. Quick-fire favourites, strange would-you-rathers, pub stories and microphone mishaps follow as the afternoon becomes warmer, louder and considerably less organised.More

Jon and Luke ease into Episode 51 with barbecue chat, hot-weather rambling and a tribute to the mighty Meat Manager before veering into sliced bread, posh origins, listener pedantry and plans for the episode 52 pub crawl. Warm, funny and full of little detours, this one feels like summer settling in properly.More

Jon and Luke brave a sweltering evening as roads soften, tempers wobble and the pub still somehow beckons. Episode 50 takes in melting tarmac, sea swims, saunas, the origin of 999, leap seconds, listener messages and a typically chaotic warm-weather second half. Loose, funny and slightly delirious, it is another walk where the heat becomes part of the story.More

Jon and Luke wander through sea mist, retro gaming memories, Alan Turing chat and a distinctly hazy pub stop in Episode 49. There is fog, BMX, listener messages, charity-shop finds and a second half full of odd British details, low-stakes drama and the sort of drifting conversation this show does very well.More

A rattled start turns into a classic wandering episode as Jon and Luke chat about Mary Shelley, the Year Without Summer, Pepsi’s indigestion roots, listener messages, pub life and one very troublesome shoelace. There’s 3D-printing, guitar geekery, shampoo etymology and a proper announcement too. Loose, funny and full of the sort of details this show does best.More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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