Deserter

Deserter Pubcast

Leisure EN ↓ 108 episodes

Shirk, rest & play."7th Most Essential podcast in the world." (Esquire magazine) "Top 50 Podcasts to Listen to in Lockdown." (Sunday Times)"Genial babble... about nothing." (David Hepworth, The Guardian)"It'll never catch on." (Half-life)Living and loafing in South London with Dulwich Raider and Dirty South from leading slacker website, Deserter. It's only once a month, so don't get your hopes up.

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Deserter

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.deserter.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

End of term knees up: Pubs, festivals and money problems, plus farewell to a regular (S3, Ep10) 30.06.2019

S3, Ep 10. In this episode: Women's World Cup Beer Festival A European jaunt Velofete, Herne Hill Balham Literary Festival Hangover Square Union Street, SE1 The Corporate Deserter A Moment of Madness Pub news from Falconwood, Bermondsey, Brixton and Stockwell Other so-called news Deserter School prize-giving A word with our Commercial Director Book Corner: The Colour of Memory by Geoff Dyer Social...

Moving to France, microdosing, pulp fiction and the case for doing nothing (S3, Ep9) 23.05.2019

S3, Ep 9. In this episode: Away in Weston-Super-Mare Thanet Easter Beer Festival and some science Dirty South does the London Marathon A celebration of Dylan Thomas The Raven and the chicken A Moment of Silence: The nap Corporate Deserter on attendance Pub and beer news from Camberwell, Catford, Clapham, Balham, Loughborough Junction, Borough, Streatham and Gipsy Hill Niksen: the case for doing no...

Healthy living, plus booze, fags, cocaine and Winnie-the-Pooh(S3, Ep8) 18.04.2019

S3, Ep 8. In this episode: Holiday in Oddbins Drinking in Tenerife Cheltenham races in New Cross and Deptford Deserter live A Moment of Silence: Down on the farm The Corporate Deserter: Strike Pub and beer news: Sam Smith's, Soho, New Cross, Plumstead, & Borough The other news Deserter School: Health Book Corner: Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Social Media Scene Thanks to Deadly for producing and...

Money, money, money... plus pubs, porches and penises. Guest: Pompey Dunc (S3, Ep7) 13.03.2019

S3, Ep 7. In this episode: Coach & Horses, Soho Porch party Hamburg Dirty South's job search Dulwich Raider's father Robert Elms Show Goodbye to Vadim The Corporate Deserter: Email A Moment of Silence Pub and Beer News, including Bermondsey, Nunhead, Catford and Greenwich News (other shit) Book Corner: Delete This at your Peril by Neil Forsyth Deserter School: Money Guest: Meet the new Commercial...

Dylan Thomas and Gwen Stefani down the pub, plus Zelda, cider and Machu Picchu (S3, Ep6) 06.02.2019

S3, Ep 6. In this episode: Social clubs Cider at the Rusty Bucket Free games at the Montague Arms A night in Madrid Holiday in Hyrule Skehan's The search for paid employment The Corporate Deserter on finance A Moment of Silence Pub and beer news from Kidbrooke, Catford, Peckham, Brockley, West Norwood, Hither Green, Streatham and East Dulwich Other news Book Corner: Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas...

Dulwich Hamlet, Jeffrey Bernard, spa breaks, booze and magic mushrooms (S3, Ep5) 03.01.2019

S3, Ep 5. In this episode: Dulwich Hamlet returns to Champion Hill Spa break in Malta Gamechanger Imperial IPA The end of our World Tour A quiet Christmas and New Year A Moment of Silence Deserter School lecture: Home & Family Pub news from Deptford, Lee, East Dulwich & New Cross Other news The Corporate Deserter on meetings Letter from the World Book Corner: Just the One by Graham Lord Interview:...

The Pub Manifesto, Lord Haw-Haw, darts & getting high with eels (S3, Ep4) 06.12.2018

S3, Ep 4. In this episode: Bromley and Lord Haw-Haw That frickin' book again The Spoons of Norbury, Streatham Hill and Brixton A Moment of Silence: The beach Deserter School: Pubs 'n' drugs Pub & beer news from SE1, Forest Hill, Hither Green and Brockley Cartier's London Polluted rivers and chatty eels Unhealthy living: How to do it Hamlet return to Champion Hill (again) Coasting at work is good f...

Last of the Summer Wine for the rave generation, feat. Spoons, books, pubs, weed & lunch (S3, Ep3) 07.11.2018

S3, Ep 3. In this episode: Our book launch bonanza The Wetherspoonses of SE London (https://deserter.co.uk/2018/10/all-se-londons-wetherspoons-ranked/) Another book launch, the same but different Letter from the World: Mexico Deserter School: Leisure Pub & beer news from Herne Hill, Gipsy Hill, Eltham and Plumstead, plus news of a new Deserter ale Shorter working weeks Canada legalises cannabis Bi...

Life on the water, secret booze, philosophy, space travel, Gamesmanship & piles (S3, Ep2) 04.10.2018

S3, Ep 2. In this episode: A return to Brixton BookJam Vlog brainstorm Getting your booze past security The gin revival Special guest: Cyclo Dunc and the life aquatic Letter from the World (Toronto) Deserter School - the central tenets of Deserterism Dulwich Beer Dispensary The return of Deserter IPA BOOK LAUNCH PARTY - it's happening and we tell you when Pub news from Greenwich, Camberwell and Nu...

Back to School, feat. Spider, Deserter School, Book Corner and other balls (S3, Ep1) 06.09.2018

S3, Ep 1. In this episode: Malta and Oliver Reed London's canals Pub culture The latest on our book Meet Spider Alan Winfield & the Neverending Pub Crawl Dulwich Beer Dispensary - a World Exclusive Ignition taproom, Sydenham Alcohol consumption - is it good or bad? Charlton and Woolwich Free Film Festival Brixton Bookjam Brick Brewery Dulwich Hamlet FC photography exhibition Meet the Corporate Des...

Holiday on the South Circular & other staycation ideas, plus all the usual guff (S2, Ep10) 19.07.2018

S2, Ep 10. In this episode: World Cup highlights Congratulations, you've won £10,000 Dirty South on Guerilla Cricket California Craft Beer Residency Gout Diabetes feedback group Staycationing in London Holiday on the South Circular and other ideas The dangers of holidaying in the countryside Pub & beer news: Camberwell, South Bank, Bermondsey, Beavertown and Fourpure. Are our politicians too busy?...

How to win the World Cup; plus claws, horses, barnyard animals & Crystal Palace (S2, Ep9) 19.06.2018

S2, Ep 9. In this episode: CONIFA World Football Cup 2018 Lost in Crystal Palace Kidbrooke Beer Festival Health update London Society Where to watch the World Cup Do you want to make £10,000? Pub & beer news The horse on cocaine Can cannabis save the NHS Psychoactive drugs mend you mind Guerilla Cricket Were you friends posher than you? Advice to your younger self 32 beer challenge A warning from...

Drinking in public; plus masturbation, toilets, cheeseburgers and ketamine (S2, Ep8) 10.05.2018

S2, Ep 8. In this episode: A birthday Goat Girl, Shame and the "South London Scene" Squeeze and Alabama 3 Dulwich Hamlet FC win promotion Deserter book latest London Society invitation Drinking in public: How, why and where Beer and pub news: Eltham, Sydenham, New Cross, Thamesmead, Kidbrooke beer festival Getting loose on whisky and cheeseburgers Masturbation at work "to be encouraged" Toilets at...

Death & the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying; plus Heather quits, horses, Facebook and pubs (S2, Ep7) 27.03.2018

S2, Ep 7. In this episode: Live appearances Writing the book 172 bus crawl A Cheltenham day Dulwich Hamlet FC rally & march Death: What happens when you die The top five regrets of the dying Dealing with bereavement Funerals Pub and beer news: Kidbrooke, New Cross, Norfolk, Germany Adios. Heather - the full story Facebook data scandal Daylight drinking time Donald Trump sex scandal Why we are addi...

Literary history in the making! Plus whisky, gin, beer & a holiday on the South Circular(S2, Ep6) 21.02.2018

S2, Ep 6. In this episode: Tenerife (again) Lewisham Six Yard Box, Elephant & Castle Wilton's Music Hall The Royal Oak, Borough Health update: Prostate vs gout The Deserter Book: Your questions answered The Dulwich Raider on his craft Some begging Pub & beer news: Peckham, Herne Hill, Camberwell and Hophead Spain beats us at gin drinking Brixton Bookjam Camberwell Free Film Festival & Sleaford Mod...

Investing for Deserters; plus football, drugs, pubs and Mars (S2, Ep5) 23.01.2018

S2, Ep 5. In this episode: On drugs in Portugal A visit to St. Pauli, Hamburg Margate away with Dulwich Hamlet FC A visit to Fulham FC Health update from the Raider Investing for Deserters World Cup of Pubs: The results The Bree Louise, Euston Broken Drum, Blackfen Work at Deserter: Producer required A mystery announcement Life on Mars The post-work world is coming Heather says don’t forget our Ja...

Deserter World Cup of Pubs 2018 18.12.2017

A companion podcast to the Deserter World Cup of Pubs 2018. Including: What makes a good pub? George Orwell vs Deserter What is the World Cup of Pubs? A look back at the 2016 competition 2018 so far: Our pick of the prelims Action and reaction A preview of the 2018 Round of 16 And a festive treat for all For the tournament page visit deserter.co.uk

How to survive at work. Plus wine, health & Heather-in-Marketing (S2, Ep4) 02.12.2017

S2, Ep 4. In this episode: Beaujolais Nouveau Day The Ludoquist, Croydon Units of alcohol Where is London? Arts Holes The Raider's time in jail How to survive work Dulwich Hamlet FC Driverless cars Charles Manson Beer and pub news: Peckham, Crystal Palace, Lewisham, Lee, Deptford Heather makes an announcement Streatham Rovers Centenary Kit The cost of football Russian troll army Heartwarming Taylo...

Live like a king on nearly nowt. Plus beer, conversation & urology (S2, Ep3) 31.10.2017

S2, Ep 3. In this episode: A visit to the urologist Beer & crisp pairing Back to the Blythe Hill Tavern The art of conversation Spider's web Mystery shopping Freecycling Park at my gaff Matched betting Cheap eats Cheap boozes Becoming a student Becoming a lord The pubs and bars of Lee, Deptford, Brixton, Lewisham, Borough, Camberwell and Rotherhithe Peckham multi-storey car park Dulwich Literary F...

Sleep: Nature's balm. Plus pubs, messing about and diabetes (S2, Ep2) 03.10.2017

S2, Ep 2. In this episode: Withnail & I and Deserter at Charlton and Woolwich Free Film Festival New micropub for Greenwich: River Ale House Kicking a ball for absolutely ages Kate Tempest, Seaford Mods, Joss Cope and Skehans pub, Nunhead Diabetes Sleep - why is it good for us? Napping at work An apology Pub & beer news: waterintobeer, Brockley; the White Hart, Tulse Hill Pop-up Museum of Drug Pol...

Free money for all and other brilliant ideas (S2, Ep1) 11.09.2017

S2, Ep 1. In this episode: Crete Ramsgate & the biggest Spoons in the world Hackney Mead festival Universal Basic Income The Rake & Cloudwater DIPA 'scandal' Lagunitas weed-infused IPA Heather in marketing, Vadim in sales Anti-microbial kitchen counters Pussy Riot at Goldsmith's Iain Sinclair The Quietus North Korea nuclear threat The best things about Armageddon Universal Beer Income Beercoin Job...

Stress and how to avoid it, plus all the usual balls (S1, Ep10) 18.07.2017

S1, Ep 10. In this episode: An apology A day out in Deptford Club: When men meet The Raider gets fit A day at the cricket Stress - what it is and how to cope with it Yoga and wild love When Dirty South went sick Samuel Smiths pubs ban swearing Wetherspoon dress code An update on the biggest pub in the world New bars for Peckham and Vauxhall Coffee is good for you Ejaculation is good for you Peckha...

Things to do in London when you're hot (S1, Ep9) 20.06.2017

S1, Ep 9. In this episode: Kidbrooke Beer Festival Spider Ramsgate London as a tourist Lonely Planet beer collaboration: Northern Monk Meltdown Festival: Afrikan Boy Southey Brewing & Deserter IPA Summer Booze: Cider I Up BYOB - where to drink in public Best summer boozers Summer sports in the pub Borough reopens The Alex, Penge, The Crown & Greyhound, Dulwich The White Hart, New Cross Thomas A Be...

Drugs: When all is said and done, which are the best? (S1, Ep8) 22.05.2017

S1, Ep 8. In this episode: Venice Battersea Deserter Stories, True Crime and sponsorship Deserters in literature What are drugs? Which ones are best? The dangers of drug use Deserter Election Manifesto Beer and pub news: Lewisham, Penge, Streatham, Borough, Peckham, East Dulwich and Kidbrooke London's dirty secret Twitter 'World Cup of Drugs': The results Video: A Leaning Tour of London How to use...

History of South London & That Election (S1, Ep7) 25.04.2017

S1, Ep 7. In this episode: Philadelphia Best Places to Live Deserter Songs April Fool's gag What is history? History of South London Bear baiting Beer and pub news: The Glad, The Dog, The Alex & The Gowlett General Election Bed volunteers required Garden Bridge report Camberwell station Mayor's pub audit Esquire's essential podcasts The Tim Burrows Challenge Kerala maze bar Tops and shandys

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