Tall Boy Radio

Grab a cold one and settle in! In this episode of Tall Boy Radio , host Beans sits down with a man who lives a fascinating double life. By week, he’s navigating modern British life; by weekend, he’s stepping into the wool uniform of a Union soldier, stepping through a portal straight into the 1860s. Beans is joined by Darren Rawlings , host of the American Civil War and British History Podcast , t...

In this compelling episode of the Tall Boy Radio podcast, host Beans sits down for an intimate, high-stakes conversation with Niles Gooding , a former DEA Special Agent and the voice behind the Reasons We Serve podcast. This isn't just a recap of "war stories"; it’s a deep dive into the psychological and emotional landscape of a life spent on the front lines of the war on drugs. Nile...

Grab your combs and settle in. This week on Tall Boy Radio , Beans is joined by a man who knows exactly how to frame a face—whether it’s through a high-end Leica lens or a set of 301 lashes. Evan Fowler joins the show to bridge the gap between rugged masculinity and high-glam maintenance. We’re diving deep into the art and science of facial hair care . For some, it’s a hobby; for others, like Evan...

In this gripping second installment, the Tall Boy Radio studio welcomes back a true titan of law enforcement history: Retired Lt. Cmdr. Vernon Geberth . Hosts Beans and Gaz dive deep into the formative years of the man who literally wrote the book on homicide investigation. This episode takes us back to the gritty streets of Queens, where a young Geberth found himself at a professional crossroads....

Synchronicity is a funny thing. When the "on-air" light flickered to life for Episode 333, none of us realized the clock had struck exactly 3:33 PM EST . Was it a fluke, or was the universe leaning into the microphone? In this landmark episode, Beans and Gaz are joined by the insightful Evan Gray for a deep dive into the cosmic connective tissue that binds us all. We start at the beginni...

Grab a cold one and mind the lock—this week, Beans and Gaz are joined by a woman who spends her days (and nights) watching people struggle, celebrate, and occasionally panic in the name of fun. We are diving deep into the world of immersive entertainment with Cheryl Boggs , the mastermind behind Ohio’s premier puzzle destination, The Sweet Escape Rooms . Cheryl pulls back the curtain on the "...

In this high-energy episode of Tall Boy Radio , Beans sits down with a guest who knows a thing or two about precision, endurance, and the thrill of the hunt. Joining us is Logan Poleon , better known to the community as the Geocaching Ninja . While Logan is a fierce competitor in the Ninja Warrior leagues—mastering salmon ladders and warped walls—he spends his "downtime" navigating the w...

In this heavy-hitting episode of Tall Boy Radio , we sit down with Thomas Carchidi , a man whose career has been defined by the thin blue line and a relentless pursuit of personal growth. Thomas brings us into the gritty, high-stakes world of the Baltimore Police Department , offering a raw and unfiltered look at what it really takes to patrol one of America’s toughest cities. Thomas doesn't p...

In this high-octane yet eerie episode of Tall Boy Radio , our host Beans cracks open his 500th different cold one with the powerhouse duo behind two of the most unique ventures in the creative world: Chris and Jake Montejunas . The brothers sit down to pull back the curtain on their dual empires— Iron Rose Customs and Supernatural Collaborations Media —sharing a journey that spans from the grit of...

Dust off your spurs and holster your revolvers, because this week Beans and Gaz are heading back to 1881. The boys are joined by a very special guest, Jeremiah Slatten of the Billy the Kid Historical Coalition , to separate the man from the myth and the history from the Hollywood sizzle. Whether you know him as Henry McCarty, William H. Bonney, or just the fastest gun in Lincoln County, Billy the...

In this episode of Tall Boy Radio , we’re heading to Edinburgh to chat with a man who wears more hats than a busy cloakroom. Joining us is Steven McDonald , the powerhouse founder behind Tallboy Performing Arts . Steven isn’t your typical creative; he’s a fascinating blend of logic and lyricism. By day, he navigates the complexities of the law as a solicitor , but his heart has always beat to the...

In this high-energy episode of Tall Boy Radio , our host Beans dives headfirst into a world of hidden containers, GPS coordinates, and urban exploration. While most people might call it a hobby, after five minutes with this week’s guest, it’s clear that Geocaching is a lifestyle, an obsession, and a global scavenger hunt rolled into one. Joining Beans in the studio is none other than Jason Hale ,...

This week on Tall Boy Radio , Beans and Gaz are firing up the griddle for a deep dive into a regional icon. We aren’t just talking about any breakfast staple; we’re talking about the humble, versatile, and legendary Staffordshire Oatcake . Joining the boys in the studio is the man, the myth, the flour-dusted legend himself: "Oatcake Dan" from the world-famous Kidsgrove Oatcakes . In this...

Grab a cold one and settle in, because this week’s episode is a dizzying mix of temporal confusion and gritty New York City history. Before we get to our heavy-hitting guest, we open with Beans trying to figure out why Gaz showed up to the recording session exactly sixty minutes early—and completely stressed out. It turns out Gaz has been "bamboozled" by the Atlantic divide. While the UK...

This episode of The Tall Boy Radio Podcast is a deep dive into the grit, the grind, and the soul of policing. Hosts Beans and Gaz sit down with a man who has seen it all: retired Miami-Dade Sergeant Bert Gonzalez . Taking a journey through the pages of Bert’s gripping book, The Real Greatest Show on Earth , the conversation moves far beyond standard "cop stories" to explore the profound...

Crack open a cold one and grab your GPS—this week, Gaz and Beans are diving headfirst into the world of high-stakes hide-and-seek. Is it a hobby? A sport? A lifestyle choice that makes your neighbors wonder why you’re poking around a guardrail at 2:00 AM? To get the answers, the boys are joined by a true legend of the game: Scott Berks from the Geocaching Podcast . Scott doesn't just "fin...

In this special episode of Tall Boy Radio , host Beans dives deep into the enigmatic, often polarizing, and endlessly fascinating world of Steven Patrick Morrissey. To help navigate this complex cultural landscape, Beans is joined by George and Chris , the seasoned voices behind the Morrissey and Wine podcast. The conversation is more than just a standard track-by-track breakdown; it’s an explorat...

In this episode of Tall Boy Radio , host Beans sits down with a true Renaissance man of the New York creative scene: Gabriel Rotello . From the grimy, loud-fast-rules energy of the 1970s underground to the high-stakes world of investigative journalism, Gabriel’s career has been a masterclass in following one's curiosity—wherever it may lead. The CBGB Era: Gabriel takes us back to the summer of 197...

Grab your neon glow sticks and prepare for a sugar rush! This week on Tall Boy Radio , we’re taking a sticky, neon-colored trip down memory lane. Beans and Gaz are joined by a very special guest—Beans’ brother, Jon —to tackle the definitive "Alcopop Challenge." We’re revisiting the drinks that defined (and occasionally ruined) our youth to see if they hold up today or if they belong firm...

In this high-stakes episode of Tall Boy Radio , Beans and Gaz step out of the usual pub banter and into the shadowy world of elite protection. Joining the boys in the studio is Andrew G. Nelson , a retired NYPD Sergeant whose career reads more like a Hollywood thriller than a standard beat. For years, Nelson was the man standing between the world's most influential figures and potential chaos....

Grab a cold one and settle in. This week on Tall Boy Radio , Beans sits down with a man who has looked into the eyes of some of the most dangerous individuals in American history. We are joined by Retired FBI Special Agent Raymond J. Carr for an masterclass in criminal profiling, persistence, and the reality of the "long game." With a career spanning three decades, Ray takes us inside th...

Grab a cold one and pull up a chair. This week, Beans and Gaz are joined by a man whose life story sounds less like a resume and more like a Hollywood screenplay. We are sitting down with retired NYPD veteran Al Gonzalez , a man who spent decades navigating the grit of the South Bronx while carrying a set of bagpipes through the halls of global history. Al takes us deep into the "Fort Apache&...

In this high-octane episode of Tall Boy Radio , hosts Beans and Gaz sit down with a true legend of American law enforcement: Retired Lt. Cmdr. Vernon J. Geberth . While many know him as the "Godfather of Homicide Investigation," this conversation peels back the layers to reveal the formative years and the grit that forged a world-class detective. Before he was commanding homicide units,...

Pull up a stool and get comfortable! In this episode of Tall Boy Radio , Beans sits down with Thomas Vosper , the author and historian behind the acclaimed series of books on Historic Pub Crawls . Thomas has spent years documenting the architecture, folklore, and liquid history of the UK’s most iconic watering holes. Today, he shares that wealth of knowledge with us as we dive deep into the cultur...

Get ready to plunge into the fascinating world of magnet fishing ! This week on Tall Boy Radio, we're joined by the incredibly keen and successful magnet fisherman, Lewis Bright , who you might know better as @callmemagnetic on Instagram. If you've ever been curious about the hobby of treasure hunting using a powerful magnet, this episode is your perfect introduction! Lewis dives deep, giv...