The Moon Under Water

All hail Dan Trelfer! It's a momentous week as Dan finally completes the 52 pub challenge, with plenty of time to spare. How did he do it; a quick solo pre-train pint? A warm beer in the lobby of a bad hotel? All is revealed within. Elsewhere, Robbie visits the world's largest pub in the Netherlands, then stops off in Crawley to visit the worst pub it has to offer. Dan's theory of never having met a bad Alex comes under fire from a listener, and we encounter some strong correspondent work, verging on award-winning investigative journalism. Keep sending us your bits to robbie@moonunderpod.com. We want to hear about your pub challenges, your Christmas drinking rituals, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mighty fine Portuguese / Black Country YouTuber Romell Henry is in to design his dream pub!Known to the masses as one half of the TGFbro YouTube channel, here’s a man who’s not afraid of a ridiculous, and frequently inadvisable, challenge. So constructing and stocking his dream pub should, comparably, be a walk in the park.  Expect an adoration of the West Midlands, and a Dudley pub he describes as his best, worst and favourite. There’s an important PSA regarding beef chilli patties, and is a Long Island Iced Teas criminal or just right?Check out Rommel’s mobile podcast Vocal Pickups on YouTube. He does it out of a van!For anything that *you* might want to add to show then send it in to robbie@moonunderpod.com and the Landlord and his Regular will go through it on our weekly Pub Notice Board.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a merry edition of the Pub Notice Board this week, after the boys embark on a pre-show pub trip. Spirts are high, japes are shared, and giggles are giggled. After a round up of their recent pubbing, Robbie and Dan dip into the correspondence to find musings on dive bars, an exciting corespondent application, and they round off by looking at the top 50 pubs in London.Keep sending in your top level correspondence to robbie@moonunderpod.com, and follow the show on the socials @moonunderpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast OGs The Football Ramble are in The Moon Under Water to put together their dream pub. From one of the longest running and most loved pods around, The Ramble’s Pete Donaldson and Luke Moore know their way around the Premier League but do they know their ales?Ramble listeners will already know of the unique / chaotic / scatty energy that Pete brings. Luke a steady more balancing approach. So expect clashes in their attempt to stock and build the establishment of their dreams. Plus a whole host of stories from the these two lively lads. From pubs with skateboarding quarter pipes to how Pete once lost a job because of the Hobgoblin hobgoblin. Antacids for nibbles anyone? If you’re football fans, The Ramble’s the most honest and lively football pod out there - they really do know their stuff and don’t take the whole thing too seriously. So do go check them out. If you’ve got anything for our weekly Pub Notice Board then it’s robbie@moonunderpod.com to get in touch.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The landlord has donned his Santa outfit and put a wreath on the door of the Moon Under Water, for the Christmas season is finally here/Robbie has gone too early with his decorations... Whether he's out of the traps too soon is up for debate, but the prospect of Christmas pubbing on the horizon brings a warm feeling to everyone's hearts.There's big crisp news (from a few weeks ago), a listener tells of a mystery bar in Tokyo, and the boys receive a correspondent application from the other side of the globe.Keep sending your pub tidbits to Robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen joins us to build her dream pub today. La Reine of Roasties, Die Königin of Croquettes, The Potato Queen Poppy O’Toole - aka Poppy Cooks. Poppy is one of the internet’s most recognisable and downright lovely cooks. She lives and breathes the pommes de terre, but she also lives and breathes pubs and a good time.So settle in for the full triple cooked experience of Poppy’s dream establishment. She is possibly the guest where mid-record has become the most dreamy eyed at the prospect of owning her own pub. Watch this space.Her journey evangelises The Purple Rain and TGI Friday’s and critiques (the slippery olive) in equal measure, and we’re sure you’ll thoroughly enjoy. Search 'Poppy Cooks' online and you'll be able to find her wonderful TikTok and Insta accounts.And remember every week we have our Pub Notice Board where Robbie and Dan sort through the full gamut of pub stuff. If you want to contribute to those happenings then robbie@moonunderpod.com is where to go. You can also follow us on @moonunderpod on TikTok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another trip for Robbie. Is he the most travelled man in Britain? Quite possibly so!This time the landlord has been to Hungary and regales us with trips to the various ruin bars, attending the world's biggest sausage festival, and having a surprise drink with a previous Moon Under Water guest.Also on the menu is how best to rate pubs, talk about the most haunted watering holes this fair isle has to offer, and Dan hits a milestone in his 52 pub challenge.Have you embarked on your own pub challenge? Have you visited a haunted pub? How would you describe a dive bar? Let us know on robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sliding into The Moon Under Water today is one of the internet’s biggest personalities - Watson D.Hirschfield!Having amassed over 6 million followers on TikTok with his energy and musical observations Watson's in to design a dream pub just overflowing with his memories and a knowledge beyond his relatively tender years. This rum lover, Arsenal enjoyer and, shockingly, water hater takes us on a tour via Newcastle and corporate box behaviour in The Crooked Wand. If you want to get in touch with the show with anything for our weekly Pub Notice Boards then send it to robbie@moonunderpod.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Root, Ellen White, Laura Kenny: British sporting greats whose careers have involved smashing records left, right and centre. Now there's a new name to add to the list: Mr Robert Knox. For this week Robbie surpasses the 150 mark in his pub challenge. And what's more, the achievement was made after a Scotland game in which Scottish defender Grant Hanley had Portugal's Ronaldo in his pocket, i.e. the perfect evening for Robbie.Aside from the celebrations, there's beef started between our current Hull correspondent and a plucky Hull-based contender, and listener Pete suggests a new rating system to recognise the nation's great pubs.We love to leaf through your correspondence whilst supping on a sweet sweet pint, so keep sending it to robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest member of The Four Skins to walks through the doors of the Moon Under Water. Following in the footsteps of JaackMaate last week it’s one of Robbie’s other close pals and Happy Hour co-hosts Mr Stevie White, in building his dream pub.And Stevie just brings in so much warmth and delightful vibes that we at the pub are sure you’ll absolutely lap this one up.Much to Robbie’s delight Coors Light finally gets the time in the sun that he has long believed it truly deserves and Stevie illuminates us on the perhaps ominously named Toronto Death. If you’ve enjoyed Stevie's episode then check out JaackMaate’s episode from last week!To get in touch with the mystical pub then robbie@moonunderpod.com is the place to send it in, and we’ll feature anything on our weekly second episode The Pub Notice Board.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Pub Notice Board with a spring in its step today because Robbie is buzzing. Like a teenager after his A Levels staring at a lovely free summer, he's finished all his work and is buoyed by life's possibilities. He promises that this episode will be 'tremendous' as a result, and we won't be taking any refunds if you disagree.What we will be taking is your emails about the staying power of the pint. A recent study claimed that 2/3 pints are the way forward, but are the landlord and his regular in agreement?Let us know your thoughts at robbie@moonunderpod.com and follow us on the socials @moonunderpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome in a good friend of the Landlord into the Moon Under Water today. It’s JaackMaate, Robbie’s other audio wife and namesake of the JaackMaate’s Happy Hour podcast!Jack brings with him many a tale with Robbie, a fellow passion for Norwich and also some extraordinary adventures in the Caribbean with ex Premier League footballers.And also, well done you Luis Boa Morte.robbie@moonunderpod.com is the place to send in all your emails if there’s anything Jack’s said that tickles your fancy. And we’ll be back with The Pub Notice Board as usual in a couple of days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie has been galavanting across Europe in an attempt to drink in as many countries as he can in one day. How many did he do? How far did he get? You'll have to listen (then watch his upcoming YouTube video...) to find out. Elsewhere, there's a lengthy debate about the boundaries of Lincolnshire, reflection on a viral clip with previous Moon Under Water guest and house builder extraordinaire Kevin McCloud, and the revelation that there are hidden tanks under a cricket pitch in the City of London!? Oh, and if any cartographers are listening, we want to hear from you. The Pub Notice Board runs on your correspondence, so keep sending it to robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned etiquette expert William Hanson is in the building to put together his dream pub. The fine bone China has been dusted, the sleepy drunk in the corner has done up his fly and chatter is at a noticeably restrained level. William has brought a welcome refined edge to the Moon Under Water today.The co-host of the veritably successful Help I Sexted My Boss podcast has some very strident views on what is good and proper, and thankfully is also a right riot.Though not the most natural pub beast William has a very personal, funny and precise establishment he pieces together including a quite revolutionary choice on draught.If you’ve got some thoughts on William’s choices then send it all to robbie@moonunderpod.com.If you’re a Sexted listener that’s been lured into our orbit you can find Jordan North’s dream pub episode in our feed from 7th March 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain! Beef ahoy on the horizon! Well maybe not prime boeuf, but a critical email sets Robbie’s tongue a-wagging on the Notice Board today as questions of the integrity of his pub challenge quest are thrown up. We also hear of some intense Irish pub crawling practices for the upcoming festive season.Plus dive bars are thrown into the mix along with lament for the lack of landlord ship for ex-footballers in the modern age.Drink Tasted: Vocation Double Tonka FrappeIf you’ve got words to say, are one of our correspondents or want to become one, then send your bits to robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grand Designs’ honcho-in-chief is in to build his dream pub. A fixture of our screens for many a decade, when he’s not casting his eye over the architectural triumphs and disasters of overly ambitious couples, Kevin McCloud is in his local.And Kevin is someone who absolutely oozes enthusiasm informed by a life well lived. From his own orchards, to tales of whiskey on expenses tabs of the distant past, his dream pub is informed by a litany of stories and knowledge.Send us anything and everything that peaks your interest to robbie@moonunderpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Pub Notice Board that spans the country, as we make stops in Liverpool, Leeds, Horsham, Hove and more. Some brave listeners put themselves forward to represent their area as local correspondents, and Robbie and Dan's taste buds meet their match once more, this time in the form of a pastry pale ale.The Notice Board wouldn't be anything without your notices, so keep sending them in. Found a new hidden gem pub that you can't stop raving about? We want to hear about it. Witnessed the maddest pub behaviour you've ever seen? We want to hear about it. Saw Robert Plant performing 'Whole Lotta Love' at your local open mic night in East Heckington? We want to hear about it. Email the show at Robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Reverends and pubs go together? This week's guest answers this question with an emphatic yes, as The Moon Under Water opens its doors to its very first member of the church, Reverend Kate Bottley. Kate talks about the deep links between priest and pub. She reveals how she once cancelled evening church services to host a pub quiz, and spills the communion wine on what priests use for communion wine. There's also talk of consecrating jägerbombs, trying out coffins at trade shows, and monks bringing cases of beer to Kate's door. A reminder that The Moon Under Water will now be serving up guest episodes in one helping; think of it as one stronger pint as opposed to two halves. We love to receive your correspondence, so keep on sending it to robbie@moonunderpod.com. And follow us @moonuderpod on the socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bumper week of pubbing for Robbie as he sails past the 130 pubs in a year mark. Quite impressive for a man who doesn't like late nights. Unsurprisingly, such unfettered pub-going leads to some serious questioning from Dan.And after last week's intriguing drink suggestion, Robbie and Dan try another strange drink sent in by a listener. They also discuss the country's ultimate pub crawl, and read out some heavyweight applications for listener Pub Correspondent roles.Want to send in your musings on a recent pub trip? Send it to robbie@moonunderpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas J. Vosper aka Historic Pub Crawls stops by to design his dream pub. And boy is this a man who knows his way around a pub. He's visited hundreds in the past year alone, and has amassed thousands of followers showcasing the best pubs this fine isle has to offer.Want to know the best pub to visit in Nottingham? The creepiest pub to go to in Derby? The oldest pub to have a pint in in York? All is contained in this here episode, plus of course great tips on how to create your own pub crawl.Thomas also waxes lyrical about his favourite London pubbing areas, reveals the interesting history behind snob screens, and even gives advise about where to drink in New York.The Moon Under Water will now be serving up guest episodes in one helping; think of it as one stronger pint as opposed to two halves.If you want to get in touch with your pub recommendations, your thoughts on guests' choices, or your feedback on Dan's quizzes, email the show at robbie@moonunderpod.com and listen out for the weekly Pub Notice Board, in your feeds every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.