Pints of View

In Episode 31 of Pints of View, Pete and Cliff drink 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc, the cloudy French wheat beer with citrus notes, coriander spice and a very stylish blue bottle.This week’s Top 10 tackles one of football’s biggest arguments: the best World Cup footballers of all time. Pele, Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane, Beckenbauer, Mbappe and more all enter the debate as the lads try to rank greatness across generations.The strange story this week is the magnificent chaos of the German cheese-tumbling champion, as German YouTuber Tom Kopke conquers the famous Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling race in Gloucestershire — a sport that seems to involve equal parts bravery, gravity, dairy and poor judgement.Plus, Pete and Cliff go head-to-head in a World Cup Joke-Off, featuring football puns, groan-worthy punchlines and possibly the worst use of VAR in comedy history.🍺 Featured beer: 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc⚽ Top 10: Best World Cup footballers of all time🧀 Story: German cheese-tumbling champion😂 Feature: Pete and Cliff’s World Cup Joke-OffFind our Facebook page and group by searching: Pints of ViewPete and Cliff drink 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc, debate the greatest World Cup footballers of all time, marvel at the German cheese-tumbling champion, and battle through a World Cup Joke-Off packed with terrible football puns.Pints of View Episode 31 features 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc, a Top 10 debate on the greatest World Cup footballers of all time, the bizarre story of German cheese-rolling champion Tom Kopke, and Pete and Cliff’s World Cup Joke-Off.Pints of View episode 31, 1664 Kronenbourg Blanc review, Kronenbourg Blanc beer, French wheat beer, 1664 Blanc tasting notes, best World Cup footballers of all time, greatest World Cup players, Pele Messi Maradona, World Cup GOAT debate, Tom Kopke cheese rolling, German cheese rolling champion, Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling, Double Gloucester cheese race, World Cup jokes, football joke-off, beer podcast UK, comedy beer podcast, football podcast, pub chat podcast#PintsOfView#1664Blanc#Kronenbourg1664#FrenchBeer#BeerPodcast#WorldCup#WorldCupFootball#FootballLegends#Pele#Messi#Maradona#Ronaldo#Zidane#Mbappe#CheeseRolling#CoopersHill#TomKopke#DoubleGloucester#FootballJokes#ComedyPodcast#PodcastLife#PubChatShort Spotify DescriptionSEO DescriptionSEO KeywordsSuggested Hashtags

Episode 30 opens with a beer that brings a bit of Italian warmth to the table: Birra Moretti. First brewed in Udine, in Italy’s Friuli region, by Luigi Moretti’s “beer and ice factory,” Moretti has grown into one of the most recognisable Italian beer brands in the world. The official Moretti history places its origins in Udine and links the brand to the city’s commercial and craft traditions during the era of Italian unification. Pete and Cliff get into the flavour, the label, the moustached man, and the question that always follows a big international lager: is this a genuinely classic beer, a holiday beer, or simply the sort of dependable pint that works best with pizza, sunshine and shouting at football?Then comes one of the most serious Top 10s the show has attempted: wars by number of casualties. It is a subject that demands a different tone from the usual lists. The lads look at why these figures are so difficult to compare, how civilian deaths, famine, disease, displacement and missing records complicate every estimate, and why “ranking” wars can feel uncomfortable even when the purpose is historical understanding. Our World in Data notes that war deaths are often counted differently depending on whether a source includes combatants only, civilians, famine, disease or indirect deaths; it also stresses that the human cost of war goes far beyond battlefield deaths. This is not a celebratory Top 10.It is a sobering attempt to understand scale, memory and human cost.The lads keep the tone respectful while still bringing their usual curiosity and conversational style.After that, the episode lightens with the return of “Hoppy to Hear From You!”, as Pete and Cliff read listener comments, questions and complaints from around the world. Expect beer recommendations, Top 10 disagreements, and at least one message that should probably have been intercepted before reaching the studio.And finally, Superfight! returns — the show’s gloriously silly battle game where absurd characters, ridiculous powers and questionable logic collide. After the heavy historical segment, it is exactly the kind of nonsense required to restore balance to the universe.#PintsOfView#BirraMoretti#Moretti#ItalianBeer#BeerPodcast#HistoryPodcast#DeadliestWars#HoppyToHearFromYou#Superfight#PodcastLife#ComedyPodcast#BeerAndHistory🍺 Episode 30 is live!This week Pete and Cliff pour an Italian classic: Birra Moretti.Also in this episode:🌍 A serious Top 10 on wars by casualty numbers📬 Hoppy to Hear From You! returns⚔️ Superfight! brings the chaos back🍺 Moretti history, tasting notes and pub-style debateA thoughtful episode with some very necessary silliness at the end.👉 Find our Facebook page and group by searching: Pints of View#PintsOfView #BirraMoretti #BeerPodcast #HistoryPodcast #Superfight🎙️ New Episode: Pints of View #30This week Pete and Cliff discuss one of their most serious Top 10s so far: the wars with the highest casualty figures in history, and why such numbers are difficult to compare responsibly.The featured beer is Birra Moretti, the classic Italian lager, which opens a wider conversation about brand heritage, brewing tradition and global beer culture.Also included: listener feedback in Hoppy to Hear From You and a lighter finish with Superfight.👉 Join the conversation by searching Facebook for Pints of View.#Podcast #History #BeerCulture #Storytelling #GlobalHistory #PintsOfView🍺 Episode 30 is LIVE!Birra Moretti 🇮🇹Top 10 wars by casualties 🌍Hoppy to Hear From You 📬Superfight returns ⚔️#PintsOfView #Moretti #BeerPodcast #HistoryPodcastLong BlurbBeer Notes — Birra MorettiTop 10 Segment — Wars by Number of CasualtiesSuggested Episode Description / SEO DescriptionSEO KeywordsSuggested HashtagsSuggested Social Media PostsFacebookLinkedInX / Twitter

Episode 29 begins with a cloudy Belgian classic as Pete and Cliff pour Hoegaarden, the famous witbier known for its pale haze, citrus freshness, coriander spice and unmistakably summery character. It is light, refreshing and just unusual enough to spark a proper beer conversation — especially when the lads get into Belgian brewing traditions, wheat beer, orange peel, coriander, and whether Hoegaarden is a gateway beer, a misunderstood classic, or simply “a pint that looks like cloudy lemonade but behaves much better.”The main feature this week is the Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time — a gloriously nostalgic argument covering the scores and songs that made films unforgettable. From sweeping orchestral themes to instantly recognisable two-note terror, Pete and Cliff debate what makes a great soundtrack: emotional impact, cultural staying power, hummability, or whether it can make you feel heroic while putting the bins out. Expect discussion of legendary film music, big cinematic memories, and the usual disagreement over what deserves the number one spot.Top 10 movie soundtracks: goosebumps, nostalgia and arguments.John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and the music that made cinema bigger.Which soundtrack improves the film the most?The show then blasts off into one of the strangest stories yet: blocked NASA toilets. Yes, humanity can launch rockets, explore space, build artificial intelligence and plan missions beyond Earth — but apparently still has trouble making a toilet behave itself in orbit. Pete and Cliff discuss the glorious absurdity of space-age plumbing, the reality of life inside a spacecraft, and whether anyone would really volunteer for deep-space travel if the facilities came with a warning light and a suspicious smell.NASA toilets: one small flush for man, one giant problem for mission control.The lads also turn their attention to the future of James Bond, debating who should take over the role next, what kind of Bond the modern world needs, and whether the franchise should lean into grit, glamour, humour, or a complete reinvention. Naturally, the conversation becomes a mix of casting speculation, nostalgia, strong opinions and mild outrage.From cosmic bathrooms, the conversation turns back down to Earth — but only just — as Cliff talks about his mates and their genuinely cool jobs travelling, exploring and working around the world. This leads to a wider chat about unusual careers, the romance of travel, the difference between “having a job” and “having a story,” and whether Pete and Cliff have accidentally chosen the least glamorous possible profession: talking into microphones while drinking beer and arguing about toilets.And don’t miss the end of the episode, where the show plays out with the Hoegaarden sign-off song — a mellow, cloudy, Belgian tribute to wheat beer, old villages, orange peel and conversations that last longer than planned.GET IN TOUCH VIA FACEBOOK - just search for "Pints of View" or click the link:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Country: BelgiumTypical ABV: around 4.9%Appearance: cloudy pale yellowFlavour profile: citrus, wheat, light spice, coriander, orange peelBest served: cold, ideally in its chunky Hoegaarden glassPairs well with: seafood, mussels, roast chicken, salads, soft cheese, Thai food and citrus dessertsGood talking point: Hoegaarden is often credited with helping revive Belgian white beer after the style had almost disappeared.Pete and Cliff drink Hoegaarden Belgian wheat beer while debating the Top 10 movie soundtracks of all time, discussing blocked NASA toilets, speculating on the next James Bond, and chatting about cool jobs exploring the world. Plus, don’t miss the Hoegaarden sign-off song.#PintsOfView#Hoegaarden#BelgianBeer#WheatBeer#MovieSoundtracks#FilmScores#JamesBond#NextBond#SpaceToilets#NASA#BeerPodcast#ComedyPodcast

Episode 28 heads to Australia as Cliff brings along one of the country’s most iconic beers — the legendary Coopers Pale Ale. Famous for its cloudy appearance, bottle-conditioning and fiercely independent spirit, Coopers has become a true institution of Australian brewing. Pete and Cliff dive into the history of the brewery, the unique flavour profile of the beer, and why Coopers continues to stand out in an increasingly crowded global beer market.The lads also discuss the cultural differences between British and Australian beer drinking traditions, the rise of craft brewing, and whether modern lagers have become a little too polished for their own good.With glasses raised, the boys move into this week’s main feature:This week’s Top 10 looks not at TV audiences or money — but at the sports that ordinary people actually play. From football and basketball to volleyball, cricket and tennis, Pete and Cliff debate which sports truly dominate the world stage through sheer participation.What really is the world’s biggest sport?Does accessibility matter more than media coverage?And why does five-a-side football seem to destroy so many knees?The conversation ranges from school playgrounds and local parks to massive international sporting cultures, with plenty of nostalgia and sporting horror stories thrown in for good measure.The mood then takes a more serious turn as Cliff opens a fascinating discussion about the possible weakening of the Gulf Stream and what it could mean for the future of Europe and the wider world. Pete and Cliff explore the science behind the Atlantic circulation system, why some scientists are increasingly concerned about climate disruption, and how a warming planet could paradoxically make parts of Europe colder.Could the UK actually face harsher winters in the future?How much of the coverage is genuine science — and how much is media panic?As always, the conversation stays grounded, curious and accessible, mixing scientific discussion with humour and pub-style speculation.The episode also features the return of listener favourite:Pete and Cliff read out listener feedback and answer questions from around the world, including beer recommendations, disagreements over previous Top 10s, and one particularly passionate message defending warm ale.The result is another classic episode of Pints of View: equal parts beer appreciation, global discussion, nostalgia, silliness and unexpected depth.Cliff brings Australia’s legendary Coopers Pale Ale.Top 10 Participation Sports in the World sparks heated debate.Discussion on the possible weakening of the Gulf Stream.Listener feedback returns in “Hoppy to Hear From You!”Beer, sport, climate and chaos — the usual Pints of View mix.Cliff brings Coopers Pale Ale from Australia while Pete and Cliff debate the world’s top participation sports, discuss the worrying future of the Gulf Stream, and answer listener feedback in Hoppy to Hear From You.Coopers Pale Ale review, Australian beer podcast, top participation sports in the world, Gulf Stream slowdown discussion, climate change Gulf Stream, Coopers brewery Australia, global sports participation, beer podcast UK#PintsOfView#CoopersPaleAle#AustralianBeer#ParticipationSports#GulfStream#ClimateDiscussion#BeerPodcast#PodcastLife#CraftBeer#SportDebateWe love hearing from listeners — and your message might feature in “Hoppy to Hear From You!”👉 Find us on Facebook by searching:“Pints of View” (page & group)Join the community, suggest beers, challenge our Top 10s, and send your questions to Pete and Cliff!Top 10 Participation Sports in the World“Hoppy to Hear From You!”Episode HighlightsSEO DescriptionSEO KeywordsSuggested HashtagsContact the Show

Episode 27 is a special one as Pete brings a beer that sits very close to his heart — the legendary Pilsner Urquell (www.pilsnerurquell.com), the original golden lager first brewed in the city of Plzeň. Often credited as the world’s first pale lager, Pilsner Urquell set the template for the vast majority of beers enjoyed across the globe today. Crisp, clean, slightly bitter and endlessly drinkable, it’s a masterclass in balance — and a perfect centrepiece for a very beer-heavy episode.Pete and Cliff dive into the history of the brew, why Czech beer culture is so revered, and how something so simple can still be considered one of the greatest beers ever made. There’s also discussion of traditional Czech serving styles, beer foam debates, and whether modern craft beer has overcomplicated what was once beautifully straightforward. Check out the beer and the amazing brewery tours on the website: www.pilsnerurquell.comWith glasses raised, the lads move into perhaps their most fitting Top 10 yet:This is where things get competitive. Using global consumption data as a guide (and plenty of pub logic), Pete and Cliff rank the countries that truly deserve to be called the world’s greatest beer drinkers. The usual suspects make appearances — Central Europe, parts of Western Europe — but there are also surprises, rising nations, and a few controversial omissions.Who really drinks the most beer?Is it about total volume or per-person dedication?And does quality matter more than quantity?Expect heated debate, cultural comparisons, and a few stereotypes (mostly affectionate… mostly).The conversation then takes a more reflective turn as Pete and Cliff wander into a whimsical discussion about politics and generational change. From “kids these days” to “what we were like back then,” the lads explore how attitudes, values and expectations have shifted over time. It’s not a heavy political segment — more a light, humorous look at how every generation thinks the next one has got it all wrong.Are things really getting worse — or just different?Was the past actually better, or just remembered more fondly?Of course, no episode would be complete without the return of the Dad Joke-Off, where the bar is set low and somehow still missed. Groans are guaranteed.And finally — don’t miss it — the episode plays out with a song dedicated to Pilsner Urquell, celebrating the beer that started it all. It’s catchy, slightly ridiculous, and the perfect way to close a very lager-loving episode.Pete brings Pilsner Urquell — the original Czech lager.Top 10 Beer Drinking Nations sparks global rivalry.A light-hearted look at politics and generational differences.The return of the Dad Joke-Off.Pilsner Urquell song play-out to finish.Pete brings Pilsner Urquell as the hosts debate the top beer drinking nations in the world, reflect on generational differences, share dad jokes, and celebrate Czech beer culture.Pilsner Urquell review, Czech beer history, top beer drinking countries, beer consumption by country, Czech lager Plzen, beer culture Europe, dad jokes podcast, beer podcast UK#PintsOfView#PilsnerUrquell#CzechBeer#BeerCulture#BeerNations#Top10#DadJokes#BeerPodcast#PodcastLife#LagerLoveWe love hearing from listeners — and your message might feature in “Hoppy to Hear From You!”👉 Find us on Facebook by searching:“Pints of View” (page & group)Join the community, suggest beers, and challenge our Top 10s!Top 10 Beer Drinking Nations in the WorldEpisode Highlights

Episode 26 sees Cliff taking us east with a fascinating craft brew from Nanjing — Master Gao Beer, one of China’s pioneering independent breweries. Known for blending Western brewing techniques with Chinese ingredients and influences, Master Gao represents the growing global craft beer movement beyond the usual European and American strongholds. Pete and Cliff explore the flavours, the story behind the brewery, and how China’s beer scene is quietly becoming one to watch.With the beer flowing, the lads move into this week’s main event:From world-changing scientific breakthroughs to accidental discoveries that reshaped human history, this Top 10 sparks a wide-ranging and often chaotic debate. What truly counts as a “discovery”? Fire? Electricity? Gravity? Penicillin? Or something more unexpected? Pete and Cliff wrestle with the big questions — and, as always, disagree spectacularly along the way.What counts as the greatest discovery ever?Do accidents matter more than intention?And is discovering beer itself the real winner?The conversation then turns to one of the most relatable struggles imaginable — learning a new language. From mispronunciations and embarrassing mistakes to those small victories when something finally clicks, Pete and Cliff share both the frustrations and the genuinely funny moments that come with trying to communicate in another tongue. Expect stories of confusion, cultural misunderstandings and the universal experience of saying something completely different from what you intended.From language mishaps to literal disasters, Pete then introduces a segment on the biggest beer mishaps in history, headlined by the infamous London Beer Flood — a bizarre and tragic event in which a vat of beer burst in London, flooding the streets and sadly claiming eight lives. It’s one of those stories that sounds almost fictional — until you realise it actually happened. The lads explore how such an event could occur and share other strange and surprising beer-related incidents.The chaos continues with another round of Superfight!, the game where absurd hypothetical battles are decided with questionable logic and even more questionable arguments. Expect ridiculous scenarios, strong opinions, and absolutely no resolution.And finally — don’t skip the ending — the episode plays out with a song dedicated to Master Gao Brewery, celebrating Chinese craft beer with a musical twist in true Pints of View fashion.Cliff brings Master Gao Beer from Nanjing — a rising star in Chinese craft brewing.Top 10 Discoveries of All Time sparks big questions and bigger disagreements.Hilarious and relatable stories about learning a new language.The shocking story of the London Beer Flood and other beer mishaps.Another chaotic round of Superfight!Master Gao song play-out closes the show.Cliff brings Master Gao beer from China as Pete and Cliff debate the greatest discoveries of all time, share funny language learning stories, explore historic beer mishaps including the London Beer Flood, and play Superfight.Master Gao beer review, Chinese craft beer Nanjing, greatest discoveries of all time, London Beer Flood story, learning languages funny stories, beer history disasters, Superfight game podcast, beer podcast UK#PintsOfView#MasterGao#ChineseBeer#CraftBeer#Discoveries#BeerHistory#LondonBeerFlood#LanguageLearning#PodcastLife#BeerPodcast#ComedyPodcastWe love hearing from listeners — and your message might feature in “Hoppy to Meet You!”👉 Find us on Facebook by searching:“Pints of View” (page & group)Join the community, suggest beers, and challenge our Top 10s!

Episode 25 sees Pete arrive in proper Bavarian style with a crisp, refreshing Paulaner from Munich — a beer synonymous with tradition, quality, and of course Oktoberfest. From the very first sip, Pete and Cliff settle into that unmistakable German balance: clean, malty, smooth and dangerously easy to drink. The conversation quickly drifts into Munich’s brewing heritage, why German purity laws still matter, and whether there’s anything better than a cold lager and a long, pointless argument.With steins metaphorically raised, the lads move into the week’s main feature: Top 10 Happiest Places to Live (2025). Using global happiness rankings as a starting point, Pete and Cliff explore what actually makes a country “happy.” Is it wealth? Work-life balance? Community? Weather? Or just the availability of decent beer? Scandinavian countries dominate (as expected), but the discussion quickly becomes more philosophical — can happiness even be measured, or is it just a clever bit of statistical storytelling?Top 10 Happiest Places to Live — but what does “happy” really mean?Do colder countries secretly have warmer lives?Is happiness just good infrastructure and low stress — or something deeper?From global wellbeing to classic British nonsense, the episode takes a brilliantly ridiculous turn with a deep dive into the national obsession with giving things completely absurd names. From the legendary Boaty McBoatface to similarly chaotic public votes, Pete and Cliff celebrate the uniquely British ability to undermine serious institutions with impeccable comedic timing. The conversation explores why this keeps happening — and whether it’s actually a sign of national genius rather than immaturity.Why do the British refuse to take anything seriously?Is Boaty McBoatface the peak of modern democracy?Things take a slightly more emotional turn with the story of the world’s loneliest sheep — a bizarre but strangely touching tale that sparks conversation about isolation, media attention and how even the most random stories can capture global sympathy. It’s one of those classic “only on this podcast” moments: from happiness indexes to sheep-based existential reflection in under ten minutes.The episode rounds off in full Pints of View chaos with a brand new game — deliberately silly, unexpectedly competitive, and guaranteed to return in future episodes. Expect quick thinking, questionable logic, and at least one argument about the rules halfway through.And finally — don’t skip the ending — the show closes with the Paulaner Blues Song playout, a tribute to Munich’s finest that blends beer, history and just the right amount of musical mischief.Episode HighlightsPete brings Paulaner — classic Munich beer and Oktoberfest favourite.Top 10 Happiest Places to Live (2025) sparks a philosophical debate.The British obsession with ridiculous names — led by Boaty McBoatface.The surprisingly moving story of the world’s loneliest sheep.A brand new (and very silly) game makes its debut.Paulaner Blues Song closes the show in style.Pour yourself a lager, settle in, and prepare for a journey from global happiness to peak British absurdity.We love hearing from listeners and your messages might feature in a future episode — especially in “Hoppy to Hear from You!”You can get in touch via our Facebook page and Facebook group.👉 Just search Facebook for: “Pints of View”Join the community, share your thoughts, suggest beers, and challenge Pete and Cliff’s Top 10s.#PintsOfView#Paulaner#GermanBeer#Oktoberfest#HappiestCountries#BoatyMcBoatface#BritishHumour#PodcastLife#BeerPodcast#ComedyPodcast#FeelGood

Cheers! Episode 24 begins with Cliff proudly bringing along one of Belgium’s most famous beers — Delirium Tremens, the legendary strong pale ale known for its distinctive pink elephant logo. Before even getting to the tasting notes, Pete and Cliff find themselves wrestling with the pronunciation of Huyghe Brewery, which proves far trickier than expected. Once the linguistic gymnastics are over, the beer itself lives up to its reputation: strong, fruity, slightly spicy and dangerously drinkable for a beer with such a serious ABV.The discussion naturally drifts into Belgium’s long brewing heritage, the rise of Trappist and abbey-style beers, and why Belgian brewing traditions have influenced craft brewers around the world. Pete and Cliff also discuss the surprisingly good food pairings that go with strong Belgian ales — cheese boards, seafood, roast chicken and even rich desserts.With the beer flowing, the lads move into the main event: Top 10 Disney Movies of All Time. What begins as a nostalgic trip through childhood favourites quickly becomes a heated debate about animation, storytelling and musical numbers. Classics such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Frozen and Toy Story all come under scrutiny as Pete and Cliff argue about which films truly deserve a place in Disney history. They also reflect on how Disney evolved from hand-drawn animation classics into one of the most powerful entertainment studios in the world.This episode also introduces a brand new segment: “Hoppy to Meet You!” — the show’s listener feedback corner. Pete and Cliff read out messages and comments from listeners around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Ghana. Listeners share their thoughts on previous episodes, offer their own beer suggestions and challenge the hosts’ opinions on everything from gaming to movies.Later in the show the conversation takes a thoughtful turn as Pete and Cliff debate the reliability of artificial intelligence. With AI tools becoming increasingly common in everyday life — from writing and research to news and entertainment — the hosts discuss whether we should trust the technology completely or remain sceptical of its occasional confident mistakes. The discussion moves between humour and philosophy as they explore how AI might shape the future of media, creativity and information.Finally, the episode wraps up in classic Pints of View fashion with another Dad Joke-Off, where terrible puns compete for the biggest groan from the audience.Episode HighlightsCliff brings Delirium Tremens from Huyghe Brewery — and struggles to pronounce it.Top 10 Disney movies debate packed with nostalgia and strong opinions.New listener segment “Hoppy to Meet You!” featuring messages from the US, UK and Ghana.Pete and Cliff discuss whether artificial intelligence can really be trusted.The return of the legendary Dad Joke-Off.#PintsOfView#DeliriumTremens#HuygheBrewery#BelgianBeer#DisneyMovies#Top10Movies#PodcastCommunity#AIdebate#DadJokes#BeerPodcast#PopCulturePodcastWe love hearing from listeners and may read your comments in future episodes during “Hoppy to Meet You!”.You can get in touch via our Facebook page and Facebook group — just search Facebook for:“Pints of View”Join the community, leave a comment, suggest beers, or challenge Pete and Cliff’s Top 10 lists.Cheers!

Episode 23 begins in appropriately monastic style as Pete arrives with one of the most revered beers in the world — Chimay, the famous Trappist brew made at Scourmont Abbey. Brewed by monks since 1966, Chimay represents one of the great traditions of Belgian brewing: rich, complex beer made to support the monastery and its charitable work. Pete and Cliff explore the flavours of the blonde Chimay, its slightly fruity, malty character and why Trappist beers are often regarded as some of the finest in the world. Naturally the conversation drifts into ideal food pairings — cheese, mussels, roast chicken — and whether Belgian beer might actually be the perfect companion for a long gaming session.With glasses filled, the lads dive into the Top 10 Best-Selling Computer Games of All Time, a list guaranteed to provoke arguments between console loyalists, PC traditionalists and anyone who still insists Tetris is the greatest game ever made. Massive franchises dominate the conversation: Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, Wii Sports, and PUBG: Battlegrounds all make appearances. The hosts reflect on how gaming has evolved from simple arcade puzzles to cinematic open worlds like Red Dead Redemption 2 and sprawling fantasy epics like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.Of course, the list sparks nostalgia: memories of Pokémon Red and Blue, the cultural phenomenon of Guitar Hero, and the golden age of military shooters like Call of Duty and Medal of Honor, many of which drew inspiration from films such as Saving Private Ryan. Nintendo’s enduring magic also enters the discussion with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the role of consoles like the Nintendo Switch in keeping gaming social.The episode then veers delightfully into the strange with a conversation about UFO disclosure and whether governments might finally reveal more about unexplained aerial phenomena — now more formally known as UAPs. Pete and Cliff speculate on what disclosure might look like, whether humanity is ready for it, and whether the answer is likely to be as absurd as something from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.Finally, the mood turns optimistic with discussion of green energy progress around the world — from expanding renewable infrastructure to encouraging innovations in sustainable manufacturing and design (including companies like IKEA investing heavily in renewables). Amid all the noise of global politics and conflict, Pete and Cliff highlight the encouraging signs that the transition to cleaner energy might actually be accelerating.Episode HighlightsPete brings Chimay — legendary Trappist beer brewed by monks since 1966.Top 10 best-selling video games ever — from Minecraft to GTA.Nostalgia for classic gaming franchises and consoles.Speculation on UFO disclosure and UAP reports.A surprisingly hopeful discussion on the rise of green energy.Chimay beer review, Belgian Trappist beer, best selling video games of all time, Minecraft GTA sales, UFO disclosure podcast, UAP discussion, gaming history, Skyrim Witcher 3 Fallout, green energy discussion podcast#PintsOfView#Chimay#TrappistBeer#BelgianBeer#BestSellingGames#GamingHistory#UFODisclosure#UAP#GreenEnergy#BeerPodcast#GamingPodcast#PopCulturePodcast

Singha — Cliff brings the Thai classic and we open with a proper tasting: crisp, golden and stadium-ready. The beer loosens tongues — which is handy, because this episode gets unexpectedly honest and a little messy.Headline debates: we kick off with the fallout and wider conversation around the recent BAFTA Tourette’s incident and the reactions it provoked across media, comedy and disability advocacy. We try to be fair, to separate joke from harm, and to ask whether public broadcasters and award shows know how to respond when a live moment goes bad. Alongside that we take a clear-eyed look at gambling culture — from poker tables to app-driven micro-bets, the social costs, and why the industry’s scale deserves scrutiny rather than shrugging.Then — the thing everyone came for — we argue the Top 10 rock bands of all time (our studio picks, passionate complaints allowed). Expect loud defences, historical detours, and a few improbable crossover case-arguments. Bands that get airtime include giants like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, U2, and a few sun-drenched curveballs like The Beach Boys. Expect arguments over legacy vs influence, guitar solos vs songwriting, and whether chart success should beat cultural disruption.This episode gets personal: Pete and Cliff open up about their own struggles with addictive behaviour — gambling, gaming, or other hooks — in a candid, non-sensational way. They talk about what helped them, what still worries them, and why shame is the worst company to recover with. Content warning: we discuss addiction and recovery; emotional listeners may prefer a heads-up before tuning in.Other detours include comedy and celebrity reaction (we mention public responses from figures such as Jamie Foxx and Alan Cumming in passing), the rise of betting apps and Polymarket-style speculation cultures, and why Succession-style media empires make the gambling-industrial complex look subtle by comparison. We finish with the usual dad-joke mercy.Highlights:Singha tasting: Thai classic, crowd-pleaser.BAFTA Tourette’s incident: measured discussion on reaction, comedy and responsibility.Top 10 rock bands: loud, unresolvable, brilliant arguments.Personal segment: Pete & Cliff speak honestly about addiction and recovery.Gambling deep-dive: from poker to app micro-bets — why scale matters.Content warning: discussion of addiction and Tourette’s-related controversy included.We tried to be funny, frank and useful. If you or someone you know needs help with addiction, we list resources in the episode notes. Pour a Singha (or water), listen with care, and if you’ve got a favourite rock defence or a recovery story, send it our way.Check out Singha Beer on their website:https://singha.com/UK: If you need helping or advice to overcome addictions,contact the NHS site: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/GET IN TOUCH WITH PETE & CLIFF:Get in touch with the show:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠Singha beer review, BAFTA Tourette’s incident discussion, gambling culture podcast, top rock bands of all time, addiction recovery stories podcast, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, gambling apps, Polymarket, beer podcast#PintsOfView #SinghaBeer #TopRockBands #BAFTA #TouretteConversation #GamblingAwareness #AddictionRecovery #MusicDebate #BeerPodcast #MentalHealthMatters

This episode begins with good intentions and very strong beer. Pete arrives carrying a mystery high-ABV brew intended to be the week’s headline pour — but after one suspicious sip the lads look at each other like crime-scene investigators and quietly abandon the bottle on the table. Panic? A little. Shame? Slight. But Pete executes a flawless rescue mission to the nearest shop and comes back with two bottles of Qingdao, which promptly saves the night. The moral: sometimes the safest beer is the one you can trust to behave.With pints back in hand we launch into a full-throated debate about the Top 10 Most-Watched Sports in the World — a studio list built from TV reach, global participation and plain pub-argument power. Football (soccer) unsurprisingly dominates, but we argue hard for cricket’s global TV spikes, basketball’s global growth, tennis’s big-event appeal and the power of combat sports and athletics. Numbers are messy, fandom is messy, and the shouting is not.The mood turns thoughtful when we lament two things that feel quietly gone: regional accents and the British high street. We argue about why accents are flattening (national media, mobility, social media), whether losing an accent is gain or loss, and how the high street was hollowed out — chains, online shopping, and the slow death of the corner bookshop. This gets sentimental, slightly teary and unavoidably nostalgic.Finally, we premiere a new feature, “What if?” — a small, mischievous segment of alternate-histories and speculative questions designed to set the hosts off on flights of fancy.Highlights:Pete’s strong beer plan fails after one sip.Qingdao rescues the show.Top 10 most-watched sports: global arguments, local passion.A melancholic but lively debate about accents and the death of the high street.The debut of “What if?” — an invitation to chaos.Pour yourself a Qingdao (or whatever you trust), settle in and bring your hot takes — you’ll want to argue along.Enjoyed the chaos? Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which sport should make your Top 10, which accent do you miss, and what “What if?” can we ruin next time? Tag us with #PintsOfView and your best suggestions might be read out on air.Get in touch with the show via the FB page or group:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165 Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girl on Fire" on Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSr⁠#PintsOfView #Qingdao #MysteryABV #TopSports #MostWatchedSports #SaveTheHighStreet #RegionalAccents #WhatIf #BeerPodcast #CultureDebate #DadJokesmost watched sports in the world, Qingdao beer, high ABV beer gone wrong, regional accents decline, death of the British high street, What if podcast, Pints of View episode 21, beer podcast, travel and culture podcast

What happens when a beer podcast accidentally goes dry? Episode 20 delivers our most surprising twist yet as Cliff proudly turns up with Erdinger Alkohol-Frei — yes, alcohol free — and unknowingly launches the first sober show in POV history. Panic? Not quite. What follows is genuine shock as both Cliff and Pete discover just how close this German wheat beer is to the real deal. Crisp, refreshing, isotonic, and dangerously convincing, it sparks a wider conversation about the meteoric rise of premium alcohol-free brewing and whether the stigma is officially over.First ever dry episode — completely by accident.Erdinger Alkohol-Frei shocks us with how good it is.Is alcohol-free beer finally world-class?With heads clear and taste buds intact, the boys dive into a huge cultural debate: Top 10 Fictional Characters Since 1900. From literary giants to movie legends, TV anti-heroes to comic book icons, the arguments fly. Do cultural impact and longevity matter more than moral fibre? Is a villain more compelling than a hero? And can a cartoon character outrank a Nobel Prize-winning literary creation? Expect passionate defences, controversial omissions, and at least one character that should never have made the shortlist.Heroes vs villains.Literature vs cinema vs television.Who truly defines modern storytelling?As if that wasn’t enough, Cliff opens a bag of Burts crisps, triggering an unexpectedly fiery global snack debate. Why does the UK love prawn cocktail? Why are American chips obsessed with ranch? Why does Europe get paprika supremacy? And who decided salt & vinegar should hurt? From Japan’s seaweed flavours to Canada’s ketchup obsession, the crisp conversation spirals into a surprisingly deep cultural analysis of what our snack preferences say about us.The great crisp vs chip flavour showdown.Salt & Vinegar: culinary genius or chemical warfare?Paprika supremacy? Ranch rebellion?Of course, no episode would be complete without the return of the legendary Dad Joke-Off, where dignity is sacrificed in the name of terrible puns. Groans are guaranteed. Apologies are not.And we close in glorious fashion with the debut of the Erdinger Reggaeton Anthem — because nothing says alcohol-free Bavarian wheat beer like Latin club energy.Sober. Surprising. Snack-fuelled. And still slightly chaotic.Press play.Visit the Erdinger Brewery Website:https://erdinger.de/en-US/beersGet in touch with Pete and Cliff:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠ Erdinger Alkohol Frei review, alcohol free beer podcast, best non alcoholic beer 2026, Top 10 fictional characters since 1900, famous fictional characters debate, UK crisp flavours vs US chips, Burts crisps review, dad joke podcast segment, reggaeton beer anthem, dry January beer episode, alcohol free wheat beer Germany, pop culture debate podcast#Erdinger #AlcoholFreeBeer #NonAlcoholicBeer #BeerPodcast #DryJanuary #FictionalCharacters #Top10Debate #PopCulturePodcast #BurtsCrisps #CrispDebate #SnackWars #DadJokes #PodcastLife #ReggaetonAnthem #CraftBeerTalk #SoberCurious #BeerReview #ComedyPodcast #CulturalDebate

This week Pete turns up with 4 bottles of Hazers Gonna Haze from Belching Beaver Brewery (San Diego) and the studio instantly goes soft, juicy and very opinionated (don't miss the playout song). We open with a proper tasting — pillowy haze, tropical fruit notes and a surprisingly polite finish — then use that mellow haze as fuel for three loud conversations: our studio Top 10 sportspeople of the 21st century, the thorny reality of over-tourism, and a spicy showdown on whether some foods are legitimately too hot for human consumption.The Top 10 debate is equal parts stats and shouting: Federer, Nadal, Messi, Ronaldo, Serena, Phelps, Bolt, Tiger, LeBron and Simone each get their moment in the ring as we argue medals vs moments vs cultural reach. We don’t shy from the awkward conversations either — scandals, tragic losses and the way off-field behaviour changes how we remember greatness all make it into the mix. Expect furious defence of club legends, nostalgic detours to ESPN-era icons, and a few hot takes you’ll want to tweet.From trophies to travel, we pivot into over-tourism: Barcelona, Boracay, Bali, Prague and the way TV shows, short-term rentals and Instagram-ready moments turbo-charge destinations until locals beg for mercy. We weigh practical fixes (tourist taxes, caps, dispersal and ecotourism) against the real economic lifelines tourism provides — and share practical tips for listeners who want to be better travellers, not just louder ones. Then, because we like pain, we taste-test the idea that some food is simply too spicy — pizza, hot dogs, Guilin street eats and the classic Thai/Indonesian spice wars — and judge who survives (and who orders milk stout immediately afterwards).Finally, the episode finishes on a ridiculous, joyful note: the very first Beaver Brewery Anthem — our beer-devoted play-out song. It’s ridiculous, it’s catchy, and yes, it’s the perfect soundtrack for a hazy debate about Messi vs Ronaldo or whether you should ever order “extra hot.” Pour a Hazers, press play and argue with us — then DM your spicy-food horror story, vote on your Top 10, and tell us which destination you think is most overdue for a tourism reboot.Get in touch with Pete and Cliff:Pints of View Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Pints of View Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠Love the arguments (or want to start one)? Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your Top 10 sportspeople or the spiciest thing you’ve ever regretted ordering on holiday. Tag us with #PintsOfView — best spicy fails get read on air.#PintsOfView #HazersGonnaHaze #BelchingBeaver #Top10Sportspeople #MessiVsRonaldo #Overtourism #SpicyFood #TravelPodcast #BeerPodcast #BeaverBreweryAnthemTop 10 sportspeople, Hazers Gonna Haze, Belching Beaver, over-tourism debate, spicy food challenge, Messi vs Ronaldo, Federer, Nadal, Serena Williams, travel podcast, beer podcast

Cliff touches down with a crate of Laker Red (Waterloo Brewing link below) and we immediately turn to treachery — specifically, cinematic treachery. Episode 18 is built around our Top 10 movie betrayals of all time: the scenes that hit you in the gut, rearrange your loyalties and leave you shouting at the screen. From Fredo in The Godfather Part II to HAL’s cold logic in 2001: A Space Odyssey, we unpack why those moments still sting decades later.The second half of the show gets real-world big: Pete and Cliff go head-to-head on the future of AI — jobs, dignity, and whether automation is a liberation or a slow erosion of purpose. Expect practical points (robot surgeons, driverless trucks, algorithmic hiring) and philosophical ones (what work means, whether Universal Basic Income is an insurance policy for dignity, and the nightmare-and-dream versions of an AI-run world). We refuse Skynet fatalism but also don’t hand-wave the disruption.Of course, we keep it Pints of View: there’s a Scumbag of the Week, a Warhammer-shaped detour, a salute to Sean Bean’s improbable betrayal roster, and a dad-joke finale that will make you groan and forgive us anyway. Don’t miss the play-out song — a thoughtful, slightly melancholy send-off that somehow pairs perfectly with caramel malt and moral outrage.Betrayal, machines and bad puns — Episode 18 serves them all. Pull up a chair, open a Laker, and shout at the screen with us.Check out Laker Red and Waterloo Brewing here:https://www.waterloobrewing.com/movie betrayals, top betrayals in film, Laker Red Waterloo Brewing, AI and employment debate, universal basic income, HAL 9000 betrayal, Lando Calrissian betrayal, Primal Fear twist, Pints of View podcast#PintsOfView #LakerRed #WaterlooBrewing #MovieBetrayals #Top10Movies #AIdebate #JobsAndAI #ScumbagOfTheWeek #DadJokes #PodcastEnjoyed the episode? Please subscribe and leave a review . Got a killer betrayal scene we missed or a bone-dry dad joke for the next duel? Tag us with #PintsOfView — we’ll read the best on-air. Get in touch with the show and please recommend some beers for Pete and Cliff to review!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠

Pete flew in the Kiwi vibes with Pilsner Hops from Brothers Brewery (Auckland) and we used that crisp, floral session pour to open a big conversation about print, power and passing your test. Our main game: a friendly — and very subjective — Top 10 of the best-selling books in history. We aren’t claiming an academic list; these are the works that landed in people’s hands the most, inspired riffing in pubs and classrooms, and show how stories travel: sacred texts (the Bible, the Quran, the Torah), ancient strategy (Sun Tzu — The Art of War), revolutionary manifestos (Marx & Engels — Communist Manifesto, Mao’s Little Red Book), and modern global blockbusters (J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens).From there we veered into the uniquely modern: how society tests competence (the UK driving test, learner-driver culture, and the ugly bits — cheating, dangerous behaviour and the real human cost when people don’t actually learn to drive safely), and toward the horizon: driverless cars, tramsleeper fantasies and whether automation will ever make the driving-test debate irrelevant.We also digest Mark Carney’s Davos speech — his economic and climate framing — and argue about what central bankers can (and can’t) fix. Does money steer climate action? Should it? Expect punchy takes, a little economic scepticism, and a few Brexit-era flashbacks.And because no episode is complete without frivolity, we drop into pop-culture corners — Lord of the Rings references, Warhammer hobby shops, Harry Potter mania and the way big books spawn big communities — before finishing on something everyone can agree on: terrible dad jokes. Pete and Cliff duel for dad-joke supremacy, and you decide who (if anyone) wins.If your idea of heaven is a quiet pub, a good book, and a beer from a brewery you can’t quite pronounce, Episode 17 has something for you. Pour a Pilsner Hops, buckle your seatbelt (metaphorically), and enjoy. Tell us your favourite book, worst driving-test memory, or the dad joke that made you groan loudest — we’ll read the best on the next show.Check out the Brothers Brewery here: https://brothersbeer.co.nz/https://brothersbeer.co.nz/Get in touch with the show:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165 Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782⁠ Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girlon Fire" on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSr⁠#PintsOfView #PilsnerHops #BrothersBrewery #TopBooks #BestSellingBooks #DrivingTest #MarkCarney #Davos #DadJokes #Tolkien #HarryPotter #TheLittlePrince #Podcast

Cliff returns from Canada with a suitcase souvenir that matters: Juicy Ass, a punchy Canadian IPA, and it sets the tone for one of our biggest, broadest episodes yet. What starts as a beer tasting quickly expands into a globe-spanning conversation about power, history, pubs, and a planet under pressure.At the heart of the episode is our Top 10: the largest empires of all time. From the vast, land-locked sweep of the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan, to the sun-never-setting British Empire, we debate what “largest” even means — land area, influence, longevity, or legacy. Along the way we tackle the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Qing Dynasty, the Spanish and French colonial empires, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the Empire of Japan, with plenty of historical detours into the Tang Dynasty, Abbasid Caliphate, and the Yuan Dynasty. Wikipedia gets a mention too — as both a miracle of shared knowledge and a reminder that history is often simplified into neat lists that hide uncomfortable truths about colonialism and power.As ever, the big ideas are grounded in the local. We talk passionately about the threat facing English pubs, swapping memories of beloved locals like Fanny’s Pub in Bolton, Nellie’s, Sam Smith’s pubs, the Queen Victoria, and classic Lake District stops including The Black Labrador, The Punchbowl, Underbarrow, Crosthwaite, and Kendal, with a nod to a proper Wainwright bitter. It’s a heartfelt discussion about pubs as social glue — places of community, memory, and identity — and what we lose when they disappear.The conversation then turns outward again, this time to climate change. From rising seas threatening Tuvalu and Venice, to concerns about the Gulf Stream, warming Siberia, and the global implications of Paris Accord politics, we reflect on how climate shifts may shape the next century in ways empires never could. History, we realise, isn’t just behind us — it’s being written right now.Of course, it wouldn’t be Pints of View without the sideways turns: the Mandela Effect (Loony Tunes or Loony Toons?), nostalgic pop culture, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, fizzy drink diplomacy (Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper), the eternal UK vs US pint debate, and comparisons with beers from past episodes like Wusu and Chang. There are dad jokes, cultural oddities, and just enough chaos to keep things lively.Big empires, small pubs, cold beer, and a warming world — Episode 16 is a reminder that history lives in maps, headlines, and the corner table of your local. Pull up a chair, crack open a Juicy Ass, and join the conversation.#PintsOfView #JuicyAss #CanadianIPA #TopEmpires #BritishEmpire #MongolEmpire #QingDynasty #LakeDistrictPubs #SaveThePubs #ClimateChange #PubsNotProjects #TravelAndHistoryPlease get in touch!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782

Episode 15 is travel and tourism heavy. Pete rolls up with Wusu beer and the conversation becomes a round-the-world check-in. We discuss the hotspots and the headaches of modern travel — crowds at Copacabana and New Year’s Eve, Macao’s gambling scene, post-Covid rebound, Jet2 / package holiday banter, and whether Beijing, Bangkok or London deserve to top your bucket list. The episode’s centerpiece is our Top 10 most-visited cities of 2025 (a headline-making list from industry data) — we unpack why Bangkok dominated, why pilgrimage and gambling cities surged.We also take Wusu seriously: origin, flavour and why it’s a favourite in parts of China and among travellers who’ve sampled Xinjiang beers. Along the way we touch on North American stops (Toronto, Vancouver), the Lake District idylls, street food in Bangkok and New Delhi, Asian gateway hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, KL, Tokyo). This is a travel episode for people who love cities, airport lounge gossip, and a decent lager after a long flight. Pour a Wusu, recline, and come travel with us. Featured beer — Pete’s pick: WusuWusu (乌苏啤酒) — a pale lager originally brewed in Xinjiang (Urumqi) and now distributed widely across China. Expect a malty, refreshing profile built for food and long conversations; it’s a regional classic with several variants. We taste, compare notes to Chang and Carlsberg-style lagers, and recommend it with spicy street food and late-night airport snacks. Top 10 most-visited cities of 2025 (Euromonitor / industry reporting)We used industry destination indexes and year-end roundups for this list — here’s the Top 10 by international arrivals in 2025 and why each mattered in our chat: Bangkok, Thailand — big inbound numbers, strong leisure travel, street-food & temple tourism.Hong Kong (SAR) — regional hub bounceback and city-scale tourism offers.London, UK — history, events and business travel kept it near the top.Macao (Macau), China (SAR) — gambling & events drove big arrival spikes.Istanbul, Türkiye — cultural crossroads and resilient tourism.Dubai, UAE — luxury, events and stopover traffic.Mecca, Saudi Arabia — pilgrimage travel (Hajj/Umrah) keeping arrivals high.Antalya, Türkiye — Mediterranean leisure boom.Paris, France — perennial draw for leisure, culture and business.Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Hub connectivity and value tourism rounded out the Top 10.(We debated New York, Rio, Tokyo and Rome as “fan favourites” — they’re huge for different reasons but the 2025 arrivals data gives a slightly different picture of global flows.)#PintsOfView #WusuBeer #TravelSpecial #TopCities2025 #MostVisitedCities #Bangkok #HongKong #London #Macao #KualaLumpur #TravelPodcastDROP Pete and Cliff A MESSAGE via:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782 Playout music by V1CEROY. The debut album OUT SOON!

Pete and Cliff wave goodbye to 2025! Cliff brings Extra Elderflower Vedett to the table and the rest of us bring the receipts: this episode is our noisy, affectionate attempt to rank the Top 10 popular-culture moments of 2025. We’re not doing academic history — just what made feeds explode, pubs argue, and watercoolers crackle. Expect everything from art-world sleuthing to meme formats so baffling they became a shared language.Highlights include our take on the Louvre Heist saga and the online detective subculture that followed; the baffling, contagious “6/7” meme that refused to explain itself; the continued intersection of celebrity and geopolitics (a papal moment that got everyone talking); and the year’s big music and streaming beats — Coldplay/Chris Martin moments, superstar collaborations and whether live-show spectacle still moves the needle. We debate gaming culture (the Football Manager 25 phenomenon), the nostalgia bounce of Top of the Pops and Tomorrow’s World-style tech chatter, and whether Game of Thrones references are still a reliable crowd-pleaser.We also go big-space: Atlas 3i and deep-space mining talk spin into conversations about Elon Musk, space junk and the ethics of asteroid prospecting. Because this is Pints of View, we add ridiculous detours — Pi day mania, the “Who Would Win?” superhero debate (Justice League vs The Avengers; Iron Man vs Superman? Batman vs Gandalf?), and the political noise (midterms, online activism figures like Zohran Mamdani) that coloured the year. All of it is tasted against Cliff’s floral Vedett: elderflower aroma, light sweetness and a sessionable finish that somehow pairs with both optimism and sarcasm.This is a Year-In-Moments done our way: subjective, loud, and full of arguments you’ll want to join. Pour something fizzy, hit play, and tell us which 2025 moment you’d put at number one.Cliff brings Extra Elderflower Vedett. We count down the Top 10 pop-culture moments of 2025 — Louvre Heist, the “6/7” meme, space-mining chatter, Coldplay & more.Think we missed a 2025 moment? Tell us on social with #PintsOfView and your pick — we’ll read the best ones on the next episode. Want a 30-second highlight reel for socials? Say the word and we’ll draft three edits.CONTACT US:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782 Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girlon Fire" on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSr#PintsOfView #PopCulture2025 #ExtraElderflowerVedett #LouvreHeist #67Meme #Atlas3i #SpaceMining #Coldplay #FootballManager25 #WhoWouldWin #Podcast

It’s the Pints of View Christmas Special and Pete has arrived with a bomber of Fogcutter Double IPA from Lost Coast Brewery — loud hops and louder opinions guaranteed. We begin by arguing the real centrepiece of Christmas: turkey or ham? (There’s gravy, maple syrup and fruit-pie collateral damage.) From there we launch into our Top 10 Christmas movies — a list assembled from nostalgia, emotional manipulation and sheer quotability — and fight bitterly over who deserves the top spot.The episode is a festive mash-up: UK and Australian holiday traditions rub shoulders with Czech/Prague customs (yes, fresh fish on the menu), John Lewis advert chat, and the animated warmth of The Snowman. We take train-ride detours to The Polar Express (Tom Hanks) and The Orient Express as mood music, then warm up to the classics: Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life. There’s also a deliberately ridiculous “Who Would Win?” segment — Santa versus Kevin McCallister is the highlight — plus a generous sprinkling of dad jokes, Rolling Stones singalongs (a seasonal twist on Satisfaction) and a cheeky nod to Sean Connery.Foodie notes abound: pairing Fogcutter with anything from sausage stuffing to a sticky mince pie; debating whether a double IPA can sit next to gravy without starting a fight; and whether maple syrup has a place on the Christmas table (the team is divided). We finish with goodwill, a few seasonal recommendations, and a plea: tell us your favourite Christmas film and whether you’d rather watch baubles or bad dad-dancing this year. Merry chaos and happy listening.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782 Playout music by Bible Country. Check out the new festive album "A Country Christmas" on Spotify, Apple and Amazon:https://open.spotify.com/album/6Sisf0KNsh3JzFEoocNVsr?si=_LGAiJAEQFm4qvgvW-UmzwEpisode highlights & talking pointsFood & drink: Turkey vs ham, fruit pies, maple syrup, festive supermarket bargains, and whether a fogcutter double IPA is a Christmas table hero or villain.Traditions worldwide: UK, Australian and Czech/Prague customs — from beach barbecues to fresh fish dinners and late-night markets.Movie deep dives: Emotional beats, nostalgic pull, and why certain films become perennial viewing (John Lewis ads and The Snowman nostalgia included).Who Would Win? — comedic match-ups; Santa vs Kevin McCallister tops the bill.Seasonal silliness: Dad jokes, singalongs to Satisfaction, and a cheeky Sean Connery name-drop before the credits roll.Christmas podcast, Top 10 Christmas movies, Fogcutter Double IPA, Lost Coast Brewery, festive beer pairing, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, Polar Express, The Snowman, Christmas traditions UK Australia Czech, mince pie, holiday movies podcast.#PintsOfView #ChristmasSpecial #FogcutterIPA #LostCoastBrewery #Top10Movies #HomeAlone #ItsAWonderfulLife #PolarExpress #TheSnowman #FestiveFeast #HolidayPodcast #DadJokes

This week Cliff opens a fruity surprise: Lindemans lambic pours and the studio instantly smells like a dessert counter. We use that sweetness as an excuse to count down the Top 10 fruits sold worldwide (bananas, watermelons, apples and the usual suspects), argue about whether sales should be measured by weight or value, and debate the best ways to pair fruit-forward beers with food — from M&S Beef Wellington to spicy Thai street food. Along the way we test a couple of Lindemans variants, consider the merits of a cheeky shandy (Phoenix Panaché makes an appearance) and wonder whether fruit beer is legitimately a dessert or just a very polite starter.It’s the festive end-of-term, so the episode is punctuated with school concert memories, exhausted music teachers, and nostalgic takes on “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” — plus the confessions and resolutions only revealed after the last mince pie. We take a detour into grocery-store culture (Tesco vs M&S, Charlie Bigham vs supermarket ready meals), the controversy of privatised water versus public drinking water, and an odd-but-honest segment on juicers, watermelon hydration and why everyone’s aunt owns one.Tech and pop collide mid-episode as we tackle AI music (Suno, Udio), label power (Warner Music) and whether algorithms could ever replace Taylor Swift’s songwriting — spoiler: not unless they learn to tell dad jokes. There’s also streaming-era nostalgia (X Factor/BGT vs Spotify), a few groan-worthy Little Timmy jokes, and a silly “Hey there Porsche” riff that somehow becomes an earworm. The result is half food show, half rant, and entirely Christmassy: fizzy, tart, and full of opinions. Pour yourself something fruity and join us — and if you’ve got a Lindemans flavour or fruit-beer pairing we should try, DM us and we’ll pop it on the tasting list.Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782 Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girlon Fire" on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSr#PintsOfView #Lindemans #FruitBeer #TopFruits #BelgianBeer #FruitAndVeg #FestiveSeason #AIinMusic #Suno #Udio #DadJokes #M&S #Tesco #DrinkResponsibly

Episode 11 is Pete’s round — he brings Chang (ThaiBev’s famous lager) and we use it as fuel to rank the Top 10 TV shows of the last 25 years. Expect spirited debate on heavy-hitters (Breaking Bad, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Succession), nostalgia trips (from Friends to Doctor Who), and detours into local memories (Bradford, Everton, the 1996 Manchester Arndale bombing) and pop-culture oddities (Comic Relief, the MP3 player era, and Star Trek/Doctor Who throwdowns). We also riff on Thailand beer culture (Chang, Singha, Leo), Guinness trivia, and “who would win” matchups that inevitably derail the conversation. Honest, opinionated and full of laughs — bring your own beer.Please get in touch with Pints of View (beer related or not):Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782Pete buys the round: Chang in hand we rank the best TV shows of the last 25 years — Breaking Bad, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Succession, Friends — plus nostalgia and beer chat.Pints of View, Chang beer, Thai lager, best TV shows last 25 years, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Succession, Mad Men, Friends, Bradford, Manchester 1996, TV nostalgia, beer podcast, pop culture podcast.Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girl on Fire" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSr#PintsOfView #PeteRound #ChangBeer #ThaiLager #BestTVShows #BreakingBad #TheWire #GameOfThrones #TVNostalgia #Bradford #Manchester1996 #PopCulturePodcast

Episode 10 pours Goose Island IPA (Cliff’s round) and launches us into a chaotic, affectionate tour of the world’s top tourist attractions. We attempt a Top 10 — featuring Niagara Falls, the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Great Wall of China, Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, Vatican City / St Peter’s, Sagrada Familia, Times Square and the Acropolis — then wander off into the best and worst travel moments: stag dos in Blackpool, school parents’ evenings that run late, Prague layovers, Windsor Castle queues, Madame Tussauds and supermarket oddities (Asda vs Morrisons). Between sightseeing tips we debate space mysteries (the “Wow!” signal), lunar landing, pop-culture pilgrimages (Star Wars, Blue Peter, Thunderbirds), Who would win? pitches Captain Jean Luc Picard against Doctor Who, and the comfort of a reliable IPA. No travel guide, lots of opinions — and a few surprisingly good first-hand tips.If you enjoyed this globe-trotting mess, subscribe, leave a review and nominate a landmark for our next Top 10 — or send a beer suggestion and we’ll debate it on-air. Got a ridiculous “who would win” matchup? DM us — we love the chaos.Please get in touch via our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165And please sign up to our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782Goose Island IPA (Cliff’s round) — medium-bodied, hop-forward IPA with citrus and pine notes; perfect for long travel conversations and arguing about whether Times Square counts as “authentic culture.”Cliff brings Goose Island IPA and we rank the world’s top tourist attractions — Eiffel Tower, Niagara, Colosseum, Sagrada Familia & more — plus travel tales, Star Wars, and travel fails.Pints of View, Goose Island IPA, top tourist attractions, best world landmarks, Eiffel Tower, Niagara Falls, Colosseum, Stonehenge, Sagrada Familia, Vatican, Times Square, travel podcast, travel stories, stag do, Blackpool, Prague, travel tips#PintsOfView #GooseIslandIPA #TopAttractions #TravelPodcast #EiffelTower #NiagaraFalls #Colosseum #SagradaFamilia #Stonehenge #TravelFails

Episode 9 pours Bia Saigon while Cliff and Pete attempt to rank music history’s giants. We run a noisy Top 10 conversation — from The Beatles and Queen to Drake, Eminem and Taylor Swift — and explain why sales, streaming and fandom make that list messy. Alongside the music hall of fame we cover: the flooding in Vietnam, Saigon’s beer scene, Australia’s under-16s social-media ban debate (TikTok vs Facebook), classroom device control, grooming & parental responsibility, online gaming nostalgia (Gameboy!), and random delights like the Guinness Book of Records, Whoopee cushions, Hovis bread, Record Breakers and Roy Castle. Plus: cushiest jobs, Mount Everest, a “Katniss vs Legolas” who-would-win, and a Dvořák curveball. It’s wide, it’s loud, and it’s slightly argumentative — just how we like it.Contact Pints of View via our Facebook page & group:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Bia Saigon (Bia Saigon) — Vietnamese lager spotlight. Tasting notes and why it works with spicy street food; Cliff’s verdict and pairing idea: pho or fried rice.Episode segments & highlightsIntro & beer pour — meet Bia Siagon and quick tasting notes.Top 10 debate — who counts as the best-selling artists? We name-check The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Madonna, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Eminem, Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks and more — and argue sales vs streams vs legacy.Abba & Muriel’s Wedding — songs and films that defined singalongs.Social media & kids — Australia’s under-16s social media ban conversation: TikTok, Facebook, classroom devices, parental responsibility and grooming risks.Guinness, gags & records — from whoopee cushions to Mount Everest feats; Record Breakers, Roy Castle and the McWhirter brothers.Music crossovers — Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Dire Straits, Billie Jean King (sports crossover chat), Kylie & Billy Ray Cyrus family ties, and modern superstars.Odds & ends — cushiest jobs, Hovis bread, Dvořák, Aisara, Katniss vs Legolas debate, and a final rapid-fire round of “who would win”.#PintsOfView #BiaSaigon #BestSellingArtists #MusicPodcast #BeerPodcast #Vietnam #SocialMediaDebate #Gameboy #GuinnessRecords #RecordBreakers #WhoWouldWin

Cliff strolls in with Kirin Ichiban, and the boys offer honest reviews on one of Japan's finest beers. Pete looks ahead to a bowl of Vietnamese pho, and we argue Top 10 Oscars, Tolkien (well, Cliff does) and Tesla. A relaxed, wide-ranging chat about films, beers (and whether cans are better than bottles), zoos, videogames and everything in between. Pour a drink and join us.Kirin Ichiban (featured by Cliff) — light, crisp, malt-forward lager; great example of rice-influenced Japanese brewing. We taste, compare bottled vs canned Ichiban and riff on other Asian & global lagers (Asahi, Sapporo, Qingdao, Estrella Damm).Intro & Cliff’s beer drop — Cliff reveals Kirin Ichiban and why he picked it. Bottled vs canned debate.Top 10: most Academy Awards — a rollicking run-through of Oscar-heavy films we love: Lord of the Rings (Fellowship / Return of the King), Gone with the Wind, Titanic, West Side Story, Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments, The Last Emperor, The English Patient, Slumdog Millionaire, Gigi — and how awards shape what we watch.Classic cinema deep-dips — chats on The Mummy, El Cid, Charlton Heston, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ralph Fiennes, Sir Ben Kingsley, Frank Sinatra*, and From Here to Eternity.Directors & movies we can’t stop quoting — Danny Boyle, Miloš Forman, Gandhi and the stories behind Puyi and The Last Emperor.Beer geography & history — rice beer, German brewers, Qingdao, Yokohama’s drinking culture, Estrella Damm, Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin; plus a note on “Alco beer” and the lighter / non-alcoholic trend.Zoos, Safari Parks & conservation — Knowsley Safari Park, safari parks vs zoos, and conservation projects worth supporting.Books & authors — a nerdy detour covering J.R.R. Tolkien, G.R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and The Stormlight Archive (spoiler-free).Gaming corner — quick takes on Red Dead Redemption, Ghost of Tsushima, Assassin’s Creed.Odds & ends — Austin Powers, squirrels (yes, really), Zohran Mamdani, Elon Musk, Trump, FM 26, Leeds United — plus random riffs and personal stories.First-time listener? Start at Cliff’s beer drop (around the top) to get the flavour of the episode.Want film chat only? Skip to the Oscars / classic cinema segment.Here for beer? The beer geography & bottled vs canned discussion is where we geek out.Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe, review, and share — it helps the show a lot.Follow us on social for behind-the-scenes pics, beer lists and episode polls.Pints of View, Kirin Ichiban, beer podcast, bottled vs canned, Oscars, Lord of the Rings, Titanic, Slumdog Millionaire, Japanese lager, Asahi, Sapporo, Estrella Damm, Qingdao, Knowsley Safari Park, Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, Red Dead Redemption, Ghost of Tsushima, film chat, gaming chat.#PintsOfView #KirinIchiban #BeerChat #FilmNight #Podcast

It’s Pete’s round — he brings Alco Lager (yes, Alco ) into the studio and Cliff joins him for a proper pint review. The pair taste the lager live and debate the Top 10 World Cuisines (Italian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Indian and more). Expect a little footy nostalgia (Bolton, Leeds, Match of the Day), beer-shop shout-outs, and unexpected cosmic detours - James Webb, Mandela Effect & the Fermi Paradox. Also: Robocop v Terminator - who would win?!#AlcoLager#WorldCuisine#BeerAndFood#FoodPodcast#BeerTasting#StreetFood#BoltonToLeeds#EstrellaDamm#SushiAndLager#FridayFeast#MandelaEffect#Fermi Paradox#Robocop#TerminatorPlease leave comments, rate and share on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and elsewhere. Please visit our Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165And please join our Facebook group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782SEO title: “Pints of View Ep.7 — Alco Lager Tasting & Top 10 World Cuisines” — primary keywords placed early.Meta description (≤160 chars): “Pete brings Alco Lager. Cliff joins for a tasting. We debate Top 10 world cuisines and serve footy and cosmic detours (discussion only).”Target keywords: Alco Lager, world cuisines, beer tasting podcast, food pairing, Bolton Wanderers, Leeds United.Episode tags: Beer, Lager, Food (discussion), World Cuisine, Tasting, Bolton, Leeds, James Webb, Street Food.(Keywords: Alco Lager, world cuisines, beer tasting, food podcast, Bolton, Leeds, Estrella Damm)

In episode 6 of "Pints of View", Cliff strides into the studio with a clutch of bottles and proudly presents a cold Duvel for Pete to quaff live. What starts as a tasting quickly explodes into a Friday-night free-for-all: a Top 10 sitcom debate (almost all American), Belgian-beer nerding (yeast, glassware, pouring technique), footy nostalgia, absurd hypothetical battles, and a new recurring gag about his Cliff's coccyx). Expect laughter, sidetracks, and one excellent beer.What we cover (order of play)Opening quaff: Cliff hands Pete a Duvel — the ceremonial pour, the first sniff, first sip, and immediate reactions.Featured beer deep-dive: Duvel basics, tasting notes, the Duvel tulip glass, how yeast defines Belgian beers.Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time (almost all American): hosts defend their lists, shout-outs, and “which sitcom would survive a Duvel-fuelled debate?”Friday-night comedy & Channel 4 flashbacks — UK vs US comedy culture.Footy memory lane: Jay-Jay Okocha, David O’Leary, Jonathan Woodgate, Alan Smith, Burnden Park → Reebok Stadium, and Geoff Boycott’s cameo rant.Weird tangents that somehow make sense: Louvre Heist, Maria Walewska, Napoleon, and the history detour nobody expected.Game time: Monty Hall problem, “Who Would Win?”, Ned Stark vs Boromir (Sean Bean appreciation), and comparing Game of Thrones vs Lord of the Rings.Odds & sods: ChatGPT lottery winners, Cliff’s coccyx (again), and a rapid-fire “best laugh” round featuring clips/lines from the sitcoms.Sign-off & Duvel encore.Style: Belgian Strong Pale AleABV: ~8.5%Look: Pale-golden, brilliant, with a long-lasting white head when poured in the proper Duvel tulip glass.Aroma: Citrus peel, green apple/pear, light floral esters, with subtle spicy phenolics from Belgian yeast.Taste: Clean, slightly fruity esters up front, spicy/peppery Belgian yeast character, balanced hop bitterness, very dry finish. Alcohol is present but well integrated.Mouthfeel: Spritzy carbonation that lifts flavors and refreshes the palate.Pairings: Salted crisps, strong cheese, fish and chips, spicy small plates — perfect for a comedy night.Serving tip: Use the Duvel tulip glass, pour to form a generous head (tilt then straighten), serve cool (not icy).How to listen, rate & get involvedSubscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave a rating if you liked the show — it helps us get more beers in.Please go to our Facebook page and drop us a message about your favourite beer: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Want to send us a beer to try on air? Check the show notes page for the address and drop us a note first. (via FB above)CLOSING MUSIC: "Lost in the Night" by Aisara. Her debut album "Girl on Fire" is available on Spotify (link below), Apple Music, Amazon & elsewhere.https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Xod0NvfJLg8S1iYbsJYln?si=CSLH4suERnawgdw7y6iiIgFeatured beer — Duvel (quick facts & tasting notes)Top 10 Sitcoms of all Time (almost all American)Duvel Beer 8.5%Belgian BeerBrewing yeastDuvel beer glassFriday night comedyChannel 4TaxiDanny DeVitoDad’s ArmyMashModern FamilyLouvre HeistThe SimpsonsMaria WalewskaNapoleonJay Jay OkochaDavid O’LearyLeeds United Jonathan WoodgateAlan SmithBurnden ParkReebok StadiumChris KamaraCliff’s coccyxGeoff BoycottChat GPT lottery winnersBig Bang TheoryHow I met your motherDeal or No Deal?Monty Hall problemWho Would Win?Ned Stark verses BoromirSean BeanGame of ThronesLord of the RingsAll in the FamilyArrested DevelopmentBlackadderThe Office Only Fools and HorsesPeep ShowLeague of GentlemenThe Vicar of DibleyBlack BooksFriends#PintsOfView#Duvel#BelgianBeer#BeerPodcast#CraftBeerLovers#Sitcoms#ComedyPodcast#FridayNightLaughs#BeerTasting#FootyNostalgia#Aisara

Pete and Cliff crack open a crisp rice lager — Orion: Okinawa’s Craft — then take a rip-roaring ride through a Top 10 of modern inventions (courtesy of a rather dubious list from Ohio State University). Along the way they detour through heists at the Louvre, the Elgin Marbles vs British Museum row, Robin of Sherwood nostalgia TV, Torvill & Dean, and (naturally) Sean Bean's casting as the new Sheriff of Nottingham. Expect pub philosophy, cultural takes, and the odd scandal mention (ahem, Epstein).Notes on Orion: light, clean, slightly sweet rice character; refreshing finish — perfect for long chats.Pairing: sushi, tempura, or a crisply fried chips (if you’re feeling British).Here's an alternative Top 10 inventions - only some of which are featured in the show. are the ten we landed on.Printing press (Gutenberg) — the original information shockwave.Light bulb (practical electric lighting) — extended waking hours, changed cities.Internal combustion engine — cars, tractors, and the modern commute.Airplane (Wright brothers / powered flight) — shrank the world.Penicillin (antibiotics) — arguably the biggest public-health leap.MP3 / digital audio — music portability and the reshaping of culture.Mechanised earth-moving (JCB / heavy machinery) — built the modern landscape.Crop rotation & modern agriculture improvements — feeding billions.Spaceflight / rocketry (NASA-era advances) — satellites, GPS and beyond.The fast-food model (Big Mac as cultural shorthand) — industrialised convenience with huge social impact.(Yes, we argued about what counts as an “invention” — Cliff wanted to include “the queue.”)Orion tasting; Okinawa and why rice lagers taste different.Each invention covered with historical flavour, modern impact, and one controversial shout-out.The Louvre heist & the enduring pull of the Mona Lisa.The British Museum vs Elgin Marbles debate and how national collections make headlines.A breezy Tour of London: pubs, plaques and photo ops.Torvill & Dean, Dancing on Ice riffs, and why certain TV moments stick.Robin Hood chat — from folklore to Robin of Sherwood (Michael Praed shout-out).Sean Connery tribute: Bond-era charisma and legacy.Quick call-out to Manor Lords fans and world-building obsessions.Politics and headlines we touched on: Trump, Prince Andrew, the Epstein files — treated as news topics with caution and no sensationalising.“Cliff’s perfect holiday”: Japan, rice beer sampling and scenic walks.#PintsOfView #OrionBeer #Top10Inventions #PrintingPress #Skyrim #LouvreHeist #RiceLagerFeatured beer — Orion (rice lager) Top 10 — Inventions in Modern History (our countdown) Episode segments & highlights: 1) Beer & chat2) Top 10 rundown3) Art, museums & heists 4) Pop culture & nostalgia 5) Gaming & downtime 6) Quickfire corner Notable moments (highlights) Recommendations & mentions

Pete and Cliff experience their first sips of Franziskaner Weissbier (Munich) and sprint through a very German-themed episode: a Top 10 of famous (and infamous) Germans, pub philosophy about doom-prepping and AI, football gossip (Leeds, Bolton and more), and cultural detours from Gutenberg to Beethoven. Expect laughs, a few heated takes, and one Sean Bean impersonation too many.Leeds United memories, Peter Ridsdale flashbacks and how transfers shaped the club.Bolton Wanderers, Michael Ricketts, and the old-school tales.Quick shout-outs to David O’Leary, Lucas Radebe, Sam Allardyce, Jay-Jay Okocha, Gary Speed, and Youri Djorkaeff — we relived moments and controversial signings.AI, AGI, ASI — a muddled but entertaining explainer: what they mean and whether Cliff thinks AI will steal his job (Pete: “It already has.”)Doom prepping / Doomsday conversation — practical prep vs panic.A brief detour into Mark Zuckerberg as a symbol of social media’s rise.Cumbria and the Lakes.Sean Bean cameo: the legend of death scenes and local pride.Pop-culture spins: Patrick Stewart (Star power), Epstein files, and Peacemaker (Cliff recommends the show).Quick Elder Scrolls / Skyrim love-in, and why Football Manager is secretly a life-simulator for many of us.Franziskaner crack-open & first impressions — opening minutesFind Pints of View on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. Follow to get new episodes when they drop.Follow us:Please go to our Facebook page and follow and get in touch there: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165#PintsOfView #Franziskaner #LakeDistrict #TopTen #AI #Football #Skyrim #seanbean

This week we crack open a Mousehead Small Batch East Coast IPA and barrel-roll through 3D cinema, cult films and Star Wars lore, while somehow finding time to debate the greatest PS1-era shooter, Leeds United nostalgia and Fish & Chips scraps - the pub version. Expect beer chat, tangents about Mandalay and Toronto, deep dives into classic games, and one unavoidable shout-out to Tony Yeboah.Featured beerMousehead — Small Batch East Coast IPAA juicy, hazy pour that kicked off the episode. We cover aroma, mouthfeel, bitter balance and whether it earns a place on your session list. (Spoiler: it divides the table.)Tasting notes and verdict on the Mousehead East Coast IPA.Short aside on dark beer and when to choose it over an IPA.Proper Fish & Chips etiquette, scraps, and a tongue-in-cheek Health & Safety rant from the pub landlord.The oddities and spectacle of 3D movies — does 3D help or just give you a sore neck?Quick takes: Avatar, Jurassic Park, The Sound of Music, Gone with the Wind.Star Wars deep-dive: from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi to Rogue One, Andor, The Force Awakens, Darth Maul, Ewan McGregor and Alec Guinness — who wins the lightsaber of nostalgia?Childhood eco-fantasy detour: FernGully.Tales of Canada’s underground and a wander through Toronto.Top Gear-style shenanigans and what a Myanmar/Mandalay segment might look like on the show.AI chatter: Grok, what it means for creators, and whether robots will ever enjoy a pint.Tony Yeboah highlights and Leeds United memories.Peter Ridsdale flashback: crisis, controversy and chants.Retro trip: Pong, Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy, Sonic the Hedgehog, Earthworm Jim and the Bullfrog classics (Dungeon Keeper).Console-era heavyweights: PS1, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, GTA San Andreas, Red Dead Redemption 2.Elder Scrolls deep-dive: Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim and the series’ influence.Managerial obsession: Football Manager and what made it addictive.Episode segments & highlights1) Beer & pub chat2) Film & cinema corner3) Travel & weird news detours4) Tech & AI quickfire5) Sports & nostalgia6) Gaming lounge (long and love-filled)

Welcome to Episode 2 of Pints of View. This week Pete and Cliff polish off Kingfisher (and moan lovingly about Budvar again), debate whether brown or green bottles are better for your pint, and veer wildly into curry culture, pop-culture rants and space oddities. Expect honest tasting notes, brewery chat, northern/southern word wars and the sort of tangents that only happen down the pub.If you’re into beer reviews, British humour, curry chat and surprise detours into space and TV, this episode’s for you. Pete brings brewing know-how; Cliff brings Yorkshire common sense; both bring the banter.What we discuss:Beer: Kingfisher tasting, plus follow-up notes on Budvar.Brown v green bottles — does colour ruin your beer?Top 10 countries to live for expats — where would you go?Costa del Crime (a sun-soaked rant)The “Phal” curry and Cliff’s dad’s prolific curry-cooking legacy — what’s the best curry dish?Nerd tangent: 3i Atlas, Voyager and Planet Nine (astrotalk)TV & film: Andor, The Nanny (Fran Drescher), Spinal Tap, The White Lotus, Trainspotting, and our take on 28 Years Later. WikipediaFood oddities: tripe soup, fish & chips follow-upMusic, culture and chaos: Shakira, BBC complaints and the Panama Canal (because why not?)Get in touchSuggest a beer, ask a question, or follow up on something we mentioned: Just send us a message via our Facebook page! We pick listener suggestions for future shows — cheers.SEO keywordsKingfisher beer, Budvar, beer review, craft beer, beer tasting, brown vs green bottles, curry, Phal curry, expat life, Planet Nine, Voyager, Andor, The Nanny, Fran Drescher, The White Lotus, Trainspotting, 28 Years Later.Suggested hashtags#Beer #Kingfisher #Budvar #BeerReview #CraftBeer #PubBanter #Curry #PopCulture #PlanetNine #PintsOfVIew

Let's raise our first pint!Welcome to Pints of View! In Episode 1 Pete and Cliff review Budvar (from the only brewery owned by the Czech government), talk cans v bottles, beer history and the decades-long trademark spat with Anheuser-Busch and the famous US Budweiser. Expect proper beer chat — malt, mouthfeel and hops — plus the kind of pub banter that spirals into:words southerners don’t understand,Game of Thrones and the Sean Bean effect,fish & chips etiquette, andan odd detour into the 3i Atlas comet.and much more!If you love beer reviews, craft beer, real ale, brewery stories or British humour and banter, this episode’s for you. Pete brings brewing know-how; Cliff brings Yorkshire common sense; between them they bring the arguments, the laughs and the occasional surprising fact. Cheers!Czech out Budvar brewery on the website: https://www.budejovickybudvar.cz/en/homeGet in with the show: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581833338165Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814164025858782 Playout music by Aisara. Check out her album "Girlon Fire" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6uvZP6fKnRaUMEtC5BkfSrPlease just search "Pints of View" and get in touch that way. We'd love to hear from you! Budvar, Budweiser, beer review, craft beer, real ale, brewery, Czech lager, pub banter, British humour, beer tasting, Game of Thrones, Sean Bean, fish and chips, trademark dispute, society & culture podcast.#Beer #CraftBeer #Budvar #Budweiser #BeerReview #PubBanter #BritishHumour #PintsOfVIew #RealAle #BreweryAnheuser-Busch (AB)Budejovicky BudvarNorthern wordsGinnelLancashire v YorkshireWar of the RosesCeske BudejoviceBudweisCzech RepublicCzechiaTrademark disputeBeer ingredientsCanned beerCleaning the linesChanging beer tastesCAMRAGame of ThronesYou know nothing, Jon SnowNorthern slangFish and chipsHarry Ramsden’sBoltonGRR MartinBernard CornwellSean BeanLittlefinger’s whorehouseThe Borgias3i Atlas comet