Simon Rimmer
Pod In The Park
Pod in the Park sees a host of A-list guests join Simon Rimmer in his fantasy boozer, The Park Inn, to swap tales of food, drink and great nights out in that most magnificent of institutions, the public house. Recorded live at Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park, Simon celebrates pub culture with an eclectic mix of patrons from the worlds of food, music, television and comedy - finishing off with a game of darts. Among the many luminaries propping up the bar in season one: a Spice Girl, Dr Who, ex-Prime Minister, King Of The Jungle, Dragon and undisputed queen of the culinary realm. PLEASE RATE, RE...
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Simon Rimmer
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Latest episode
Jul 25, 2025
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Episodes
Kelly Cates & Vicky Pattison 25.07.2025 34:08
There are laughter and tears at The Park Inn in our final episode before a short break, as the brilliant Kelly & Vicky join Simon to swap their pub tales. They also invent a pub exclusively for ladies, where men are welcome by invitation only, there's a rage room with a karaoke machine in it featuring only angry, feminist songs, and all the pictures on the walls are portraits of brilliant wome...
James Haskell & Chef Tom Brown 18.07.2025 38:02
James and Tom give us a masterclass in the appreciation of high-end tequila and whisky, reveal the four signs that a pint Guinness is poured to perfection, and develop a theme pub based around 1980s TV Culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steph McGovern & Shaun Keaveny 11.07.2025 22:30
In an episode cut short due to technical glitches, we at least get Steph's story about the time she was a little 'ill' at 10 Downing Street. They also create a theme bar based around musical instruments with an absolutely banging name, explain the principle of crispy eggs, and get quite crude about youthful dalliances in the boozer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adrian Chiles & Toby Tarrant 04.07.2025 32:43
Adrian and Toby crack open the cherry brandy at The Park Inn, covering a wealth of pub related topics including the generally awful state of the toilets. They also design a construction-themed pub called The Builder's Bum which serves mashed potato out of a cement mixer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sir Steve Redgrave & Matt Tebbutt 27.06.2025 30:39
Sir Steve and Matt discuss randy swimmers in the Olympic village, pubs with flat roofs and intimidating skinheads in DMs ruining a quiet afternoon pint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pixie Lott & Joe Marler 20.06.2025 38:45
Inflatable boozers, microwaved pies, dirty pints, minesweeping, Welsh rarebit and the merits of having a big handbag when trying to secure an underage drink are just some of the subjects up for discussion when Pixie and Joe join Simon in his imaginary pub, The Park Inn. The loser of our darts competition also does a rendition of Celine Dion - but which one could it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Alexander Armstrong & Craig Charles 13.06.2025 31:27
Pernod & black, snakebite, cabbage water, pea milk, sawdust on the floor, roast potatoes on the bar, pub signs painted on the wall and the joy of offal are all on the menu as Simon welcomes Alexander and Craig to The Park Inn in Marlow. EMAIL : pod@pubintheparkuk.com LINKS https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pubinthepark/ https://www.instagram.com/rimmersimon/ Hosted on A...
Prue Leith & Carol Kirkwood 06.06.2025 34:03
In our latest session at The Park In at Pub In The Park, Prue makes a shock revelation about the best chips she's every tasted, and also express her distaste for a sticky table, Carol, meanwhile, reveals her expensive taste in booze and eulogises about the joys of scampi and chips. EMAIL : pod@pubintheparkuk.com LINKS https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pubinthepark/ https://...
Anton Du Beke & Gok Wan 29.05.2025 42:36
Simon opens the doors of The Park Inn for season 2, and welcomes Anton and Gok with open arms. Anton reveals the unfortunate reason he's teetotal, his love of old-fashioned puddings and his loathing for cold butter, while Gok eulogises about gravy in typically over-the-top fashion. We also have a singalong to Miss You by Everything But The Girl - but with a lyric replaced by Simon that's suitably...
Live From The Lore Of The Land: Michel Roux Jr & Jay Rayner 25.04.2025 38:10
In a very special episode recorded at Guy Ritchie's pub, The Lore Of The Land, Simon, Michel & Jay neck two of the most revolting drinks know to humanity, recall nights with Lemmy from Motorhead and get into the nitty-gritty of what makes the perfect cheese toastie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Stark & Matt Tebbutt 18.04.2025 33:02
Pints in the shower, cider in the park and a night in the doghouse for Chris (for reasons which will become clear) are central to our latest session at The Park Inn, alongside plenty of shots (those aforementioned reasons). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karen Hauer & Richard Herring 10.04.2025 24:33
Snacks, shots, pickled eggs and, er, oysters? Just another session in Simon's fantasy boozer, The Park Inn, as Karen and Richard swung by at St Alban's to swap their pub tales. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE NOW! EMAIL : pod@pubintheparkuk.com LINKS https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pubinthepark/ https://www.instagram.com/rimmersimon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Sara Davies, Angellica Bell & Leigh Francis 03.04.2025 32:31
In our latest session in The Park Inn, Simon pitches his snack delivery system, The Lazy Simon, to Dragon Sara, Leigh crashes the party midway through and there's fierce debate about the merits of the pickled egg. Meanwhile, Angellica does her best to ruin everyone with shots of black sambuca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Danny Jones & Tom Fletcher From McFly 27.03.2025 32:36
When's the perfect time to have a Sunday roast? Which food is best to eat before going on stage? What's the perfect consistency of gravy to accompany and chicken pie? Just some of the questions that Danny and Tom answer as they join us at The Park Inn in Reigate. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE EMAIL : pod@pubintheparkuk.com LINKS https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pubin...
Mel C & Andy Clarke 20.03.2025 31:07
Quilted toilet roll, beer fear, scampi in a basket, the joys of fried chicken and Mel's very unsporty hangover cure are among the points for discussion at our latest session at The Park Inn. Recorded in front of an audience at Pub In The Park in Reigate, we also discover Mel and Andy's jukebox favourites and which two iconic figures they'd most like to share a drink with in our secret snug. PLEASE...
Clive Tyldesley & Tom Kerridge 14.03.2025 36:15
Spoiler alert: winner of Euro 2024 not revealed before the final in this episode, as Simon and Tom welcome one of the great football commentators to The Park Inn. Clive shares some cracking stories. just as he would do if sharing a glass of Bordeaux in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Hammond & Has 06.03.2025 33:30
Pub skittles on absinthe, Newcastle fans fighting Gazza in a carpark against their better judgment and the joy of cottage pie and a pint are among the items on the menu as Richard and Has join Simon in his fantasy boozer, The Park Inn. Philip Glenister's score is looking tough to beat in our darts challenge, and we add two more tracks to our jukebox by War & Bob Marley. EMAIL : pod@pubinthepar...
David Tennant, Gordon Brown & Arabella Weir 27.02.2025 30:54
The one where your pal turns up at the pub, and it's none other than former PM Gordon Brown! Gordon pops along to The Park Inn with Simon, David and Arabella to swap tales, play darts, pick a tune for our fantasy jukebox - and knock back shots! Cracking entertainment, in support of Gordon's charity, The Multibank , at Pub In The Park, Chiswick. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE NOW! EMAIL : pod@...
Stephen Mangan & Philip Glenister 21.02.2025 33:10
Strippers at lunchtime, a ladies loo shared with the owners' bathroom and a pub that doubles at an undertakers are just some of the tales on tap, as Stephen and Philip join Simon in his fantasy boozer The Park Inn at Pub In The Park, Chiswick. We also find out who they'd like to spend a little time with in our secret snug with, and what they're popping on the fantasy jukebox. And, of course, there...
Candice Brown & José Pizarro AND Mae Muller & Vernon Kay 13.02.2025 46:16
It's all about sticky carpets on the latest session in The Park Inn, as everyone agrees a little bit of grubiness is essential when it comes to the perfect boozer. Publicans Candice and Jose come to blows over whether a Yorkshire pudding should be soggy or crispy, reflect upon the makeup of the perfect Scotch egg and celebrate the open fire. Mae has a great choice of person she'd like to spend an...
Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden - AKA Boyzlife 06.02.2025 28:19
Two more likely lads to appear on a podcast about pub culture would be hard to find, as inveterate good-timers Keith and Brian swing by The Park Inn to share their pub tales with Simon at Pub In The Park in Marlow. They discuss the unique sensibility of the elderly Irish barfly, the secret to siphoning off your parents' booze, late nights on tour and how to host the perfect lock-in. Our inaugural...
Tom Kerridge & Example AND Matt Willis & Angela Hartnett 30.01.2025 41:30
It's a double session at The Park Inn, as first Tom and Elliot (AKA Example) and then Matt and Angela share their pub tales with Simon. We find out who they'd like to spend the night with in our secret snug, what tunes they want on a fantasy jukebox, why the pork scratching is the king of snacks, and the non-negotiables when it comes to the perfect pub. Angela also serves up a Michelin-starred cri...
Mary Berry & Rick Stein 23.01.2025 24:34
Simon's fantasy boozer, The Park Inn, is officially open for business. And what a grand opening it is as he welcomes culinary legends Mary Berry and Rick Stein through his doors to share their pub tales in front of an audience at Pub In The Park in Marlow. Among the many revelations, their preferred method for cleaning out crumbs from the bottom of a crisp packet, how Rick fell into a hedge surrou...
Simon Rimmer's Brand New Pod For Pub Lovers Is COMING! 14.01.2025 3:08
The ultimate pub podcast is almost here! Recorded live at Tom Kerridge's Pub In The Park festivals over the course of last summer, Simon welcomes a host of A-listers into his fantasy boozer, The Park Inn, to celebrate the best and worst of pub culture. From lock-ins, roasts and jukebox favourites to pints, pickled eggs and pork scratchings, he leaves no sticky beer mat unturned as he and his guest...
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