We often talk about the great pub cities of the Other Realm, but equally as wonderful are the pub towns and villages out there... places that might not seem big enough to accommodate more than one or two drinking establishments, yet somehow manage to cram multiple pubs within seconds of each other. This week's guest is from Atherstone, a town that once claimed to have the most pubs on a single street in the UK. But that's not his biggest selling point; he's also a brilliant stand-up comedian. It's the incredible Josh Pugh! Josh is an award-winning comedian and social media smash, whose latest show Egg, Sausage, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. As a native of a GPT (great pub town) we can only imagine that his dream pub will be reminiscent of those in Atherstone, and we cannot wait to hear what else will be flowing through its pumps. 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 Josh Pugh'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* We often talk about the great pub cities of the Other Realm, but equally as wonderful are the pub towns and villages out there... places that might not seem big enough to accommodate more than one or two drinking establishments, yet somehow manage to cram multiple pubs within seconds of each other. This week's guest is from Atherstone, a town that once claimed to have the most pubs on a single street in the UK. But that's not his biggest selling point; he's also a brilliant stand-up comedian. It's the incredible Josh Pugh! Josh is an award-winning comedian and social media smash, whose latest show Egg, Sausage, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. As a native of a GPT (great pub town) we can only imagine that his dream pub will be reminiscent of those in Atherstone, and we cannot wait to hear what else will be flowing through its pumps. 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.

There's a disturbance at The Moon Under Water. Yes, if you look out the foggy windows you'll notice that the Mists are starting to sway... and that can only mean one thing. It looks like a guest is about to enter the vacinity and we are so excited, because making their way into the Correct Realm is the wonderful Rhys James! Rhys is one of the UK's most beloved comedians, and he heralds from the coolest city in the world. That's right: Swindon. Not only is it the home of XTC, Gilbert O'Sullivan and Dean Ashton, it's also the home to some cracking boozers, and we can't wait to hear about some of Rhys's favourites. But don't just expect him to lament about Swindon; we're sure he's going to tick-off plenty of Wiltshere's big hitters; such as Cricklade, Wilton and Amesbury. Rhys is currently on tour! Look him up in your mind and treat yourself to a wonderful night in the Other Realm. 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 Rhys James'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* There's a disturbance at The Moon Under Water. Yes, if you look out the foggy windows you'll notice that the Mists are starting to sway... and that can only mean one thing. It looks like a guest is about to enter the vacinity and we are so excited, because making their way into the Correct Realm is the wonderful Rhys James! Rhys is one of the UK's most beloved comedians, and he heralds from the coolest city in the world. That's right: Swindon. Not only is it the home of XTC, Gilbert O'Sullivan and Dean Ashton, it's also the home to some cracking boozers, and we can't wait to hear about some of Rhys's favourites. But don't just expect him to lament about Swindon; we're sure he's going to tick-off plenty of Wiltshere's big hitters; such as Cricklade, Wilton and Amesbury. Rhys is currently on tour! Look him up in your mind and treat yourself to a wonderful night in the Other Realm. 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.

If you're a football fan then you'll be familiar with the pre-match pint. It's a magical pint full of excitement, discussions of tactics and - quite often - chanting. The post-match pint, however, is a differenet story. Will it be a pint of joy, or a pint of sorrow? Either way, football and pinting compliment each other perfectly, and this week's guest knows this only too well. It's presenter and host of Guardian Football Weekly Max Rushden! Max grew up in Cambridge, and studied at Oxford; so he's well versed in the pubs of Oxford that played such an important role in the formative years of Landlord John and Robin. However, he's since decided to set up shop on the other side of the world... in Australia! Are we about to have our first ever Fosters-only pub? Probably not, but either way we can't wait to hear what he has in store. 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 Max'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* If you're a football fan then you'll be familiar with the pre-match pint. It's a magical pint full of excitement, discussions of tactics and - quite often - chanting. The post-match pint, however, is a differenet story. Will it be a pint of joy, or a pint of sorrow? Either way, football and pinting compliment each other perfectly, and this week's guest knows this only too well. It's presenter and host of Guardian Football Weekly Max Rushden! Max grew up in Cambridge, and studied at Oxford; so he's well versed in the pubs of Oxford that played such an important role in the formative years of Landlord John and Robin. However, he's since decided to set up shop on the other side of the world... in Australia! Are we about to have our first ever Fosters-only pub? Probably not, but either way we can't wait to hear what he has in store. 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.

There is a certain subset of people who have the unique ability to condense even the grandest of stories into a digestible three minute chunk. They don't deal with filler - they get to the point end on a laugh. We are, of course, talking about radio presenters. And because of their unique ability to capture the attention of almost anyone (depending on which station you listen to) they make brilliant pub guests. Joining us this week is one such presenter. Like Blackburn, Burden, Wallece, Hope and Adebayo before him we welcome another gold standard presenter: it's the inimitable Tony Livesey. Tony can currently be heard keeping the nation informed on 5 Live Drive alongside Clare McDonnell, but before he ventured into broadcasting he had a very different job: he was the editor-in-chief of the Daily Sport - the home of sensational headlines. We're sure Tony has plenty of juicy stories about the heady days of 90s journalism, but we're equally as excited to hear about his very own dream pub. So join us, as he wends his merry way into The Moon Under Water. 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 Tony Livesey'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* There is a certain subset of people who have the unique ability to condense even the grandest of stories into a digestible three minute chunk. They don't deal with filler - they get to the point end on a laugh. We are, of course, talking about radio presenters. And because of their unique ability to capture the attention of almost anyone (depending on which station you listen to) they make brilliant pub guests. Joining us this week is one such presenter. Like Blackburn, Burden, Wallece, Hope and Adebayo before him we welcome another gold standard presenter: it's the inimitable Tony Livesey. Tony can currently be heard keeping the nation informed on 5 Live Drive alongside Clare McDonnell, but before he ventured into broadcasting he had a very different job: he was the editor-in-chief of the Daily Sport - the home of sensational headlines. We're sure Tony has plenty of juicy stories about the heady days of 90s journalism, but we're equally as excited to hear about his very own dream pub. So join us, as he wends his merry way into The Moon Under Water. 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.

What are the ingredients of beer? What does IPA stand for? What causes the bubbles in beer? These are all questions that are impossible to answer, and frankly we're not even going to try and guess. However, this week we're lucky to be joined someone who might be able to help out with some of the burning questions surrounding everyone's favourite amber liquid. She's the founder of Pints and Panels... she's Em Sauter! In her own words, "Pints and Panels specialize in Visual Beer Education such as infographics and educational illustrations as well as take commissions for various other endeavors outside the realm of beer. The illustrations are fun, playful, and whimsical." It's award winning, it's educational, it's about beer... what more could you want?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This is part 2 of Em Sauter'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* What are the ingredients of beer? What does IPA stand for? What causes the bubbles in beer? These are all questions that are impossible to answer, and frankly we're not even going to try and guess. However, this week we're lucky to be joined someone who might be able to help out with some of the burning questions surrounding everyone's favourite amber liquid. She's the founder of Pints and Panels... she's Em Sauter! In her own words, "Pints and Panels specialize in Visual Beer Education such as infographics and educational illustrations as well as take commissions for various other endeavors outside the realm of beer. The illustrations are fun, playful, and whimsical." It's award winning, it's educational, it's about beer... what more could you want?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They say time flies in the Other Realm, but here in the Correct Realm time is a much more sedentary beast, casually grazing upon the fields of desire and occasionally stopping for a drink in the crystal clear pool of reflection. So you can imagine our surprise that it’s already time for our second edition of The Month In Pubs! Landlord John and his trusty regular Robin catch up on recent publy events and delve into the ever-inflating sack of Mist Mail. 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 Patron at patreon.com/moonunderpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wise person once said “If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.” So imagine our surprise when this week's guest approached the Correct Realm claiming that his ACTUAL job title is "wine buyer"! This is going to be one for those of you with a penchant for pinot grigio, or a love for lambrusco, because joining us is all-round wine expert Freddy Bulmer. Freddy is a wine buyer for The Wine Society, specialising in wines from Australia, Austria, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe. In fact, he knows SO MUCH about wine that he's also been a judge at The International Wine and Spirit Competition. But don't just think he's here to chat about grapes all day long; he also knows a thing or two about all things alcohol, and we can't wait for him to share some of his expertise with us. 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 Freddy Bulmer'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* A wise person once said “If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.” So imagine our surprise when this week's guest approached the Correct Realm claiming that his ACTUAL job title is "wine buyer"! This is going to be one for those of you with a penchant for pinot grigio, or a love for lambrusco, because joining us is all-round wine expert Freddy Bulmer. Freddy is a wine buyer for The Wine Society, specialising in wines from Australia, Austria, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe. In fact, he knows SO MUCH about wine that he's also been a judge at The International Wine and Spirit Competition. But don't just think he's here to chat about grapes all day long; he also knows a thing or two about all things alcohol, and we can't wait for him to share some of his expertise with us. 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.

It's a huge day at The Moon Under Water. No, we haven't just had another delivery of brasses - we're celebrating our 100th episode! It's been a real treat inviting 99 different guests into the Correct Realm, but to mark our centurion episode we decided we need to pull out all the stops... and obviously there was only one person who befit such an occasion. Sadly, Sir Ian McKellen didn't respond to our requests, so we went for the next best thing: the one and only Elis James! Elis will be familiar to many of you as one half of radio's most unproducable duo, and in a rare appearance in the Other Realm Landlord John and his trusty regular Robin Allender ventured to Central London to bring Elis's dream pub to life in front of an ACTUAL live audience. He's passionate about Wales, he's passionate about ales, and he's passionate about all things pub. Join us, as we mark our century break at The Moon Under Water. 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 Elis James'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 a huge day at The Moon Under Water. No, we haven't just had another delivery of brasses - we're celebrating our 100th episode! It's been a real treat inviting 99 different guests into the Correct Realm, but to mark our centurion episode we decided we need to pull out all the stops... and obviously there was only one person who befit such an occasion. Sadly, Sir Ian McKellen didn't respond to our requests, so we went for the next best thing: the one and only Elis James! Elis will be familiar to many of you as one half of radio's most unproducable duo, and in a rare appearance in the Other Realm Landlord John and his trusty regular Robin Allender ventured to Central London to bring Elis's dream pub to life in front of an ACTUAL live audience. He's passionate about Wales, he's passionate about ales, and he's passionate about all things pub. Join us, as we mark our century break at The Moon Under Water. 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.

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.