Tall Boy Radio

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...

Get ready for one of the most fascinating episodes of Tall Boy Radio yet! Hosts Beans and Gaz are honored to welcome a true veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kenneth Strange . In this deep-dive conversation, Ken gives us an unparalleled look behind the curtain of his distinguished career, offering insights that feel ripped straight from a thriller novel. We start by exploring h...

🧠 The Impossible Questions: Gaz Takes the Hot Seat! Get ready for an episode that will truly test the limits of general knowledge—and Gaz's patience! In this highly anticipated annual segment, Beans dusts off his notepad to pose his famously perplexing, completely random, and borderline impossible questions to Gaz . This isn't your average pub quiz; these are the queries designed to make...

Join hosts Beans and Gaz for a thrilling and unfiltered journey back into the heart of New York's gritty, demanding, and unforgettable 1970s. For this episode, we are once again immensely privileged to welcome back the legendary Ret Lt Cmdr Vernon J. Geberth to share more jaw-dropping stories from his decades-long, decorated career in law enforcement. This time, the conversation shifts to Lt....

Get ready for an episode that is as packed and colourful as a tin of festive chocolates! This week on Tall Boy Radio, your hosts Gaz and Beans are diving headfirst into one of the most anticipated beer releases of the year: Vault City Brewery's "Quaffable Treats" collection. That's five unique, decadent sour and stout beers, each one themed on a classic Quality Street chocolate!...

🚨 Tall Boy Radio hosts Beans and Gaz crack open a cold one for one of their most compelling and intense conversations yet, welcoming special guest Jenn Benjamins ! Jenn is the founder of the Undercover TRaining firm Covert Blue LLC and is a true law enforcement legend, having retired as a Sergeant from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. She takes us deep inside the shadows of Sin City,...

🧲 Tall Boy Radio is back with another dive into the extraordinary! Hosts Beans and Gaz crack open a cold one and are joined by special guest, the celebrated magnet fisher Matt Sibley . If you thought fishing was just for catching carp, prepare to have your mind blown as Matt unveils the fascinating, often surprising, and sometimes dangerous world of magnet fishing. Matt takes us on a journey thro...

The boys are back on the juice! This week, Beans and Gaz put their palates (and livers) to the ultimate test as they wade into the weird and wonderful world of Celebrity Wines . But they're not going it alone! Joining the tasting panel for this grape-fueled gauntlet is Beans' own brother, Jon , who brings his unique brand of... wisdom to the table. Prepare for an unpretentious, hilarious,...

You’ve booked the trip, you’re looking forward to a week of sun, sea, and relaxation... but how safe are you actually on a cruise ship? In this eye-opening and powerful episode of Tall Boy Radio, hosts Beans and Gaz are joined by Jamie Barnett , a passionate advocate for victims of crime on cruise ships and the founder of the International Cruise Victims Association. Jamie shares her deeply person...

This week on Tall Boy Radio, Beans and Gaz are joined by a true master of self-reliance, Gavin Webb ! From an early age, Gavin had to learn the skills to survive, forging a deep connection with the practical art of living off the land. This necessity blossomed into a lifelong passion, and he’s been learning a new skill ever since. Get ready for a whirlwind tour through the ins and outs of modern s...

The UK's social care system is in crisis, and a year into the new Labour government, has anything really changed? In this essential episode, Beans is joined by industry insider Michael Butcher , Financial Director of Blackadder Care, to provide a candid look at the state of the care sector. Michael gives listeners a brutally honest appraisal of Labour’s first year in power. Beyond the headline...

On this week's Tall Boy Radio , hosts Gaz and Beans are honoured to welcome a titan of criminal investigation, Retired Lieutenant Commander Vernon Geberth , to delve deep into one of the most sprawling, intricate, and utterly frustrating cases he ever tackled. This is the unbelievable true story of "Operation Octopus," a fascinating chapter pulled directly from the pages of his essential book, The...