How are big decisions made at The Moon Under Water? Well, firstly someone tables a motion: usually John, and usually something along the lines of "We need more pint glasses". Next the motion is debated, where you might hear Robin argue that "We have enough pint glasses here, what we really need is more beer mats!". This goes on for weeks, until eventually the motion is put to a vote (and because there's only two permenant residents at The Moon Under Water every single motion has ended in a tie). But how are big decisions made in the Other Realm? Well, this week's guest will be able to shine a light on that - it's politician Jess Phillips! Jess has been a Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley since 2015, and as a Birmingham native she's had plenty of experience with the pubs of our second city. But when it comes to her DREAM pubs, what does she look for? A nook? A log burning stove? A karaoke machine? Fear not - as she's about to enter the Correct Realm and bring her Pub Of The Mind to life. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Jess Phillips'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* How are big decisions made at The Moon Under Water? Well, firstly someone tables a motion: usually John, and usually something along the lines of "We need more pint glasses". Next the motion is debated, where you might hear Robin argue that "We have enough pint glasses here, what we really need is more beer mats!". This goes on for weeks, until eventually the motion is put to a vote (and because there's only two permenant residents at The Moon Under Water every single motion has ended in a tie). But how are big decisions made in the Other Realm? Well, this week's guest will be able to shine a light on that - it's politician Jess Phillips! Jess has been a Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley since 2015, and as a Birmingham native she's had plenty of experience with the pubs of our second city. But when it comes to her DREAM pubs, what does she look for? A nook? A log burning stove? A karaoke machine? Fear not - as she's about to enter the Correct Realm and bring her Pub Of The Mind to life. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

"You're listening to the Official Pint Charts, and soon we're going to be revealing this week's number one pint. Guinness is going strong and is on course to make the top five for the thousandth week in a row, Harvey's Best could be re-entering the top 10... and will Apple Sourz top the charts for the first time? Keep listening to find out!" No, The Moon Under Water hasn't turned into a mystical version of Radio 1; but that's just an example of what you'd hear should we start presenting our own chart show every week. If we were ever going to then now would be the perfect time, because we're about to be joined by pure radio royalty... Radio 1's very own Katie Thistleton!  Katie can be heard every week on Radio 1 presenting both solo and alongside Vick Hope... and those of you who grew up with CBBC will know her as a close companion of Hacker T Dog! Not only is she a talented broadcaster, she's also a thoroughly good egg with a passion for pubs that has been passed down through generations. So tune your radio sets to "ale" and settle in. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Katie Thistleton'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* "You're listening to the Official Pint Charts, and soon we're going to be revealing this week's number one pint. Guinness is going strong and is on course to make the top five for the thousandth week in a row, Harvey's Best could be re-entering the top 10... and will Apple Sourz top the charts for the first time? Keep listening to find out!" No, The Moon Under Water hasn't turned into a mystical version of Radio 1; but that's just an example of what you'd hear should we start presenting our own chart show every week. If we were ever going to then now would be the perfect time, because we're about to be joined by pure radio royalty... Radio 1's very own Katie Thistleton!  Katie can be heard every week on Radio 1 presenting both solo and alongside Vick Hope... and those of you who grew up with CBBC will know her as a close companion of Hacker T Dog! Not only is she a talented broadcaster, she's also a thoroughly good egg with a passion for pubs that has been passed down through generations. So tune your radio sets to "ale" and settle in. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

The Moon Under Water has hosted a fair few guests over the years, and as a result there has been a monumental amount of choices made. Draught, bottles, spirits, wildcards... all stretching back since time itself began. But suppose you wanted to take a deep dive into the numbers behind the Pub of the Mind: does such a person exist who could interpret the statistics and come back with fun, digestible stats that provide you with a unique insight into what's happened so far? That person certainly DOES exist, and his name is Andy Zaltzman!As well as being a comedian and author Andy is the resident statistician for Test Match Special. He's able to pull mind blowing stats out of thin air, and his knowledge of all things cricket is really something to behold. Though he doesn't have access to the numbers behind The Moon Under Water, if we were to create our own Wisden Beer Almanac he'd be the man we want to help. He's also a thoroughly lovely guy, and we can't wait for him to arrive. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Andy Zaltzman'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 has hosted a fair few guests over the years, and as a result there has been a monumental amount of choices made. Draught, bottles, spirits, wildcards... all stretching back since time itself began. But suppose you wanted to take a deep dive into the numbers behind the Pub of the Mind: does such a person exist who could interpret the statistics and come back with fun, digestible stats that provide you with a unique insight into what's happened so far? That person certainly DOES exist, and his name is Andy Zaltzman!As well as being a comedian and author Andy is the resident statistician for Test Match Special. He's able to pull mind blowing stats out of thin air, and his knowledge of all things cricket is really something to behold. Though he doesn't have access to the numbers behind The Moon Under Water, if we were to create our own Wisden Beer Almanac he'd be the man we want to help. He's also a thoroughly lovely guy, and we can't wait for him to arrive. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

John Robins and Robin Allender invite Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn, better known as Drunk Women Solving Crime into the Correct Realm to investigate the life and times of a seriously underqualified fifteenth-century doctor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a better feeling than settling in at your favourite watering hole, drink in hand, and a good book to keep you company? Probably not, but one thing is for certain: if you were to be reading a copy of Empire of Booze by Henry Jeffreys you'd probably be sitting there until the book is finished (which probably means you'd finish a good few pints too). It's an absolute page-turner, and a book that anyone intrigued by the history and alcohol should have in their own personal library. Now if only we could talk to the author himself to pick his brain... Oh look! Can you believe it? Heading towards The Moon Under Water is the actual Henry Jeffreys! Henry is a drinks expert and author whose work has appeared in the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, BBC Good Food and Master of Malt amongst others. He started out writing a blog about alcohol before moving onto books and his works have been celebrated by people far and wide. Expect a thorough, well informed pub to appear from his mind!  Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Henry Jeffreys'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* Is there a better feeling than settling in at your favourite watering hole, drink in hand, and a good book to keep you company? Probably not, but one thing is for certain: if you were to be reading a copy of Empire of Booze by Henry Jeffreys you'd probably be sitting there until the book is finished (which probably means you'd finish a good few pints too). It's an absolute page-turner, and a book that anyone intrigued by the history and alcohol should have in their own personal library. Now if only we could talk to the author himself to pick his brain... Oh look! Can you believe it? Heading towards The Moon Under Water is the actual Henry Jeffreys! Henry is a drinks expert and author whose work has appeared in the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, BBC Good Food and Master of Malt amongst others. He started out writing a blog about alcohol before moving onto books and his works have been celebrated by people far and wide. Expect a thorough, well informed pub to appear from his mind!  Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

Would you look at the time?! Why, it looks like it's time to begin our new-look deep dive into all things pint with the first edition of The Month in Pubs: think of it as a bit like The Week In Pubs, but with a months worth of content crammed into one special murmuration. The guys discuss their publy activities from across the past few weeks, dissect some of your Mist Mail, and generally have a ruddy lovely time. Do you have some Mist that you'd like to send to the guys? If so, send it to john@moonunderpod.com. And remember: for exclusive benefits including pre-sale access to live events and bonus podcasts become a Patreon at patreon.com/moonunderpod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poets have frequently appeared in the Correct Realm over the years. For example, did you know that Edgar Allen Poe once ordered a round of flaming sambucas for the whole pub? And Emily Dickinson could often be found sipping a pint of ale whilst reading her weekly copy of Pints Weekly? Yes, The Moon Under Water and wordsmiths go hand-in-hand; and grabbing the hand of everyone's favourite Pub of the Mind this week is the inimitable Rob Auton! Rob is able to seamlessly blend the world's of comedy and poetry to create shows that are as unique as they are hilarious. He's a mainstay at the Edinburgh Fringe, and even won 'Dave Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe' in 2013. But something that isn't a laughing matter is just how much he loves pubs, and you can be sure that a lot of thinking has gone into creating his ideal alehouse (just don't expect all his choices to rhyme). Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Rob Auton'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* Poets have frequently appeared in the Correct Realm over the years. For example, did you know that Edgar Allen Poe once ordered a round of flaming sambucas for the whole pub? And Emily Dickinson could often be found sipping a pint of ale whilst reading her weekly copy of Pints Weekly? Yes, The Moon Under Water and wordsmiths go hand-in-hand; and grabbing the hand of everyone's favourite Pub of the Mind this week is the inimitable Rob Auton! Rob is able to seamlessly blend the world's of comedy and poetry to create shows that are as unique as they are hilarious. He's a mainstay at the Edinburgh Fringe, and even won 'Dave Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe' in 2013. But something that isn't a laughing matter is just how much he loves pubs, and you can be sure that a lot of thinking has gone into creating his ideal alehouse (just don't expect all his choices to rhyme). Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

Here in The Moon Under Water, time is an ever changing concept; such is the way of things in the Correct Realm. But every so often the Correct and Other Realms align in such a way that enables them to briefly merge together. These are the most special of occasions and deserve all the pomp and ceremony due to them! With that in mind we are thrilled to announce that to celebrate The Moon Under Water’s 100th episode we’ll be hosting a very special live show with none other than legendary Welsh Pintsman of the Realm… Elis James! It’s taking place at The Comedy Store in London on 21st March and we’d love you to join us. Tickets go on sale 10am this Friday, but Patreon subscribers can get theirs tomorrow at 10am. If you want to access tickets early then sign up to be a Patron of The Moon Under Water by heading to patreon.com/moonunderpod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we all know The Moon Under Water is home to an infinite number of spirts, meaning that there are more opticals that can be counted in a lifetime. However, if you enter the Correct Realm on a dark, cold night you'll quickly become aware that spirits of the ghostly kind can often seen lining up behind the bar too. Enter this week's guest, a fan of all things spooky: it's comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn!  Rachel is the host of Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn (listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ghoul-guide-with-rachel-fairburn/id1651875677) where she talks to different guests about some of their spookiest experiences. What's even scarier than that? The idea of missing her smash hit stand-up show, which she's currently touring! Will her dream pub be a welcoming place to ghosts? Will the Ghostbusters be banned from entering? Well, float your way into The Moon Under Water to find out. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Rachel Fairburn'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 we all know The Moon Under Water is home to an infinite number of spirts, meaning that there are more opticals that can be counted in a lifetime. However, if you enter the Correct Realm on a dark, cold night you'll quickly become aware that spirits of the ghostly kind can often seen lining up behind the bar too. Enter this week's guest, a fan of all things spooky: it's comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn!  Rachel is the host of Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn (listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ghoul-guide-with-rachel-fairburn/id1651875677) where she talks to different guests about some of their spookiest experiences. What's even scarier than that? The idea of missing her smash hit stand-up show, which she's currently touring! Will her dream pub be a welcoming place to ghosts? Will the Ghostbusters be banned from entering? Well, float your way into The Moon Under Water to find out. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

Anyone from Yorkshire will know that from the day there are only ever two drinks on offer: tea and ale. Whichever you choose depends on both your age and the time of day, but it means that those who grew up in God's Own Country have pubs running through their veins (not literally). Our guest this week is one such Yorkie - it's Maisie Adam! You may know Maisie from her appearances on Live at The Apollo, A League of Their Own, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg. You may also have been lucky enough to see her performing stand-up live in the flesh (if you haven't, get yourself out to one of her shows!). She's also spent plenty of time frequenting the boozers of this fair isle... and something tells us she's going to create a pub near to the Landlord's own heart. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Maisie Adam'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* Anyone from Yorkshire will know that from the day there are only ever two drinks on offer: tea and ale. Whichever you choose depends on both your age and the time of day, but it means that those who grew up in God's Own Country have pubs running through their veins (not literally). Our guest this week is one such Yorkie - it's Maisie Adam! You may know Maisie from her appearances on Live at The Apollo, A League of Their Own, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg. You may also have been lucky enough to see her performing stand-up live in the flesh (if you haven't, get yourself out to one of her shows!). She's also spent plenty of time frequenting the boozers of this fair isle... and something tells us she's going to create a pub near to the Landlord's own heart. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

Comedy lends itself to spending a lot of time in pubs. Whether it's on a wooden box in a back room, on a carpeted stage in the corner or simply leaning on a bar sharing an anecdote to a large group of people, you're never too far away from a laugh in a pub. As such, the relationship between comedians and pubs can often be a special one. This week's guest is one of the finest stand-up comedians in the UK, and has spent plenty of time plying her trade in pubs up and down the land: it's the wonderful Thanyia Moore!  As well as appearing on the likes of Mock The Week, The Duchess and Pure Thanyia is one of the hottest prospects in stand-up. She performed her debut Edinburgh show last year and is currently in the middle of a MASSIVE UK tour, so no doubt she's been spending the odd evening sampling the best alehouses this country has to offer. But will they have any affect on her own dream pub? Listen to find out. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

*This is part 2 of Thanyia Moore'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* Comedy lends itself to spending a lot of time in pubs. Whether it's on a wooden box in a back room, on a carpeted stage in the corner or simply leaning on a bar sharing an anecdote to a large group of people, you're never too far away from a laugh in a pub. As such, the relationship between comedians and pubs can often be a special one. This week's guest is one of the finest stand-up comedians in the UK, and has spent plenty of time plying her trade in pubs up and down the land: it's the wonderful Thanyia Moore!  As well as appearing on the likes of Mock The Week, The Duchess and Pure Thanyia is one of the hottest prospects in stand-up. She performed her debut Edinburgh show last year and is currently in the middle of a MASSIVE UK tour, so no doubt she's been spending the odd evening sampling the best alehouses this country has to offer. But will they have any affect on her own dream pub? Listen to find out. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (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 information.

This week we were sent in some Mist from the Other Realm concerning a certain Spanish lager… and aren’t you in for a surprise!  Plus, there’s an update on some of the changes that are happening in the Correct Realm.  Want to send in some Mist? Email john@moonunderpod.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.