Think Tankards Podcast

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Chris picks four weird things governments have actually, really, properly done. All of these have paperwork behind them, which is mental. Australia sends two blokes with machine guns to fight 20,000 emus and loses. The Soviets spend 22 years drilling the deepest hole in the world, get 0.19% of the way to the centre of the earth, and leave it c...

Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/thinktankards⁠ Nathan finally gets to talk about something he actually cares about: My Chemical Romance. From Gerard Way watching 9/11 from a ferry, to a band that couldn't keep a drummer's hands out of the tour van, we follow MCR through four concept albums, a mariachi misprint, a wall of bottles at Reading 2006, and the Daily Mail's attempt to brand...

Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Music by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.

Socials: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Bugs Bunny is a beloved icon of animation and, on closer inspection, one of the most prolific criminals in fiction. Nathan has compiled a top ten of the worst things the rabbit has ever done. Chris has appointed himself defence of the accused and starts citing actual UK legislation (ignoring that Bugs is American). Ian files an amicus brief. Nobody involv...

Socials: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Today we're covering the Kennedy dynasty. Starting with how Joe Kennedy Sr. made his fortune on insider trading and market manipulation, then got made chairman of the SEC, the very body set up to police that exact behaviour. From there we trace how banking, bootlegging myths, and political muscle that beggars belief. We cover the ones you probably alr...

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards It's a Chris episode. A Disney adult is not just someone who likes the films. They structure their year, wardrobe and occasionally, entire financial future around a theme park. This week we work out where the line sits between a nice holiday and a £26,000 timeshare that charges annual interest and you have to enter a lottery for... We cover where the te...

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week, we’re exploring the Terrifier movies and trying to work out how Art the Clown became a modern horror icon. We discuss the series’ low-budget beginnings, its increasingly outrageous violence and the moments that made audiences feel genuinely sick. Is there more to these films than inventive gore? Is Art actually frightening, or has he become too e...

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Was Perkin Warbeck the rightful King of England, or just one of history’s boldest scammers? In this episode of Think Tankards, we explore the extraordinary story of the young man who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury: one of the missing Princes in the Tower and the true heir to the English throne. Backed by powerful European rulers, welcomed by James IV o...

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards We get into the Memento years, the Batman films that made him untouchable, Oppenheimer somehow becoming a summer blockbuster about a physics meeting, and why philosophers wrote a book about him. Also covered: How many Michael Caines are in his films? Why hockey pads are a bad investment, and which brother might be a Hitman. Nobody on this podcast is qualifi...

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Chris gets his hook (hand) into the history of pirates. From modern day pirate stock exchanges where ordinary people invest in kidnapping, to ancient Chinese women who should really be the most famous pirates to ever live, the guys cover it all. Music by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards How many times have you tried to buy something, only to find it's immediately out of stock, and being resold elsewhere at a much higher price? We're sick of it! In this episode, the gents explore the fascinating world of Pokémon cards, their value, rarity, and the market dynamics that drive their prices. They discuss the absurd amount of money these cards a...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards In this episode, Ian and Chris explore the fascinating world of cursed films, eerie incidents on set, and real world horrors behind classics like Poltergeist and The Omen. Join the gents as they delve into real-life crimes, supernatural theories, and the spooky side of filmmaking. Music by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Join the guys this week as they discuss some of the weirdest news stories Chris could discover in an afternoon. Florida man makes an appearance. Music by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards It's an Ian episode! In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Hulk Hogan, from his rise as the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s to his role in transforming WWE into a global phenomenon. We follow the highs of Hulkamania, his Hollywood career, the revolutionary nWo storyline, and his lasting influence on popular cult...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week the gents do a lovely little quiz. Why do non-english speaking countries rename films like this? It was a great, yet very humbling, experience. Music by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards It's a Chris episode. It's time to revisit scams and make sure you can spot people who want to part you from your cash. If you don't know your blockchain from your blockheads, your NFTs from your BLTs, your DE-FI from your WI-FI, we got you. This week, the gents take a look at the world of cryptocurrency, Web3, meme coins, Ponzi sc...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week the gents discuss the surprisingly deep and profound world of the PS1 game Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. Along the way, they look back on some of their favourite games from childhood, and we find out that Nathan is not very impressed with Chris learning to speedrun the game, instead of 'playing it properly'. Music by Nathan Sm...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Chris is in the woods of Germany dressed as a Hobbit and listening to Dwarf Metal this week. Join Nathan and Ian as they recount their experience participating in the 'So You Think You're Funny?' comedy competition in Edinburgh. They share insights on the application process, the diverse lineup of comedians, and the camaraderie of...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards It's Ian's week! This episode explores the rich history of Robin Hood in folklore, literature, as well as film and television. From ancient ballads, to classic movies, to modern adaptations, we delve into how these portrayals reflect cultural shifts and storytelling evolution. Join us for a good chat about Robin Hood and the story the world lo...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankardsIt's a Chris episode. It's also a video episode! Part 2 of 2 Explore the fascinating history of Dungeons & Dragons and TTRPGs in general, from the origins of early dice (13,000 years ago) to evolutions, editions, and legal battles. Discover how this iconic tabletop RPG was shaped by cultural, legal, and creative forces over the deca...

For help and support with anything discussed in this episode: https://befrienders.org/ Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week the guys discuss the band Mayhem, black metal, theistic satanism, and the church burnings in Norway. This episode explores the dark history of the Norwegian black metal scene, focusing on the band Mayhem and the tragic events surrounding its member...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week the guys have a proper laugh discuss the amazing, but often overlooked events that happen all over the world: Museums, art galleries and other events that open late at night to attract new visitors! With a deep dive into the late shows in Newcastle and Gateshead, they explore the vibrant after-hours culture of Northeast England, focu...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards Part 1 of 2. This week we're tracing the surprisingly long and strange road that led to Dungeons & Dragons, as well as the explosion of Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) in general. We start in medieval parlour games, wind through 19th century Prussian military simulations, and end up in the groovy 1960s and 70s, on the cusp of the c...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week we're diving into the wonderfully weird world of Alton Towers, one of the UK's most beloved and occasionally cursed theme parks. From its Iron Age roots to hydraulic launch coasters and whatever secret projects they're cooking up behind the scenes, we cover a lot of ground. Nathan shares his expert, and some would say alm...

Our links and socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankards This week, Ian takes the fellas on a relaxed conversation through the classic 1942 movie Casablanca. A gripping tale of one man who just wants to play his piano, but things keep getting in the way. Ian can explain this better than I can. It's a great movie with fascinating conversation about how movies have changed. Here's looking at y...