#TBR309 - The Purple One of Podcasts - TBR's 2025

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!We go can-by-can, giving our honest, unfiltered thoughts on whether these brews truly capture the spirit of the iconic sweet treats. Will the Gold Standard imperial stout be worth its name? Does the Orange Chocolate Crunch truly crackle? Tune in for the definitive taste test that will either delight your palate or leave you desperately searching for a glass of water.After the sugar rush, we're taking a nostalgic look back at the biggest highlights that made 2025 a truly unforgettable year for the podcast. We revisit some of our most fascinating interviews and madcap segments, including:The Lou Ferrante Phenomenon: Relive the best moments from our powerful conversation with the former Gambino crime family associate and author, as he shared wisdom and raw stories from 'The Life.'Celebrity Wine Warriors: We pour over the hilarious highs and lows of our celebrity wine taste test—which star's vintage lived up to the hype, and which one tasted like a regrettable decision?The Final Trace Crossover: Hear the standout clips from when we welcomed Hopper Daley of The Final Trace podcast, discussing all things true crime, cold cases, and the art of podcasting.Finally, we turn our eyes to the future and lay out our big, ambitious plans for Tall Boy Radio in 2026. From new segments and guests to bigger, bolder topics, we share what you can expect in the new year.But then, things get very interesting. Mid-discussion, the Tall Boy Radio hotline lights up, and a mysterious offer comes through live on air for a major outside broadcast opportunity! Listen in as Gaz and Beans react in real-time to an offer that could change the future of the podcast forever. Will they take the plunge? Don't miss this genuinely surprising, end-of-episode cliffhanger!Tap In. Tune Out. Get Tall.⭐ The Best of 2025: A Look Back at a Blockbuster Year🚀 Look Ahead to 2026: A Live, Unexpected Offer!tallboyradio.com