Episodes

  • The One Where They Need A Hug
    Mar 24 2022

    Neil and Adam discuss the recent Gastropub Awards, round up places they have been (including some together!) and chat about comfort food. This month's tangents include Michelin, pies, recipes and mental health.

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    39 mins
  • The One Where They Had A Work Event
    Jan 20 2022

    Neil and Adam talk about those 'parties', the 'B' Word, the 'C' Word and chat to chef Graham Tinsley MBE about his time cooking for the Queen, his new tasting menu at Carden Park, lockdown, struggles in the hospitality industry in general and what the next year has in store for the industry.

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    59 mins
  • The One Where They Definitely Didn't Have A Christmas Party
    Dec 16 2021

    Neil and Adam discuss the latest developments and possible restrictions for the hospitality industry whilst DEFINITELY not drinking wine, eating cheese or hosting a Zoom quiz. There's the usual round up of great places they've eaten as well as a your feedback on Christmas culinary etiquette and their 'go to' recipe books.

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    36 mins
  • The One Where They Mind Their Language
    Nov 11 2021

    Neil and Adam talk cultural appropriation with Mallika Basu and the recent news regarding the use of the word 'curry'. They also discuss listeners' food and drink pet hates as well as the regular round of great places they frequented recently.

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    38 mins
  • The One Where Salad Gets a Dressing...Down
    Sep 23 2021

    Neil and Adam discuss their idea of hell when it comes to a 3 course meal, what irritates them about certain things in the food and drink industry and the 'goose drank wine'.

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    50 mins
  • The One Where They Think Inside The Box
    Aug 26 2021

    Neil and Adam discuss the future of hospitality and speak to Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of the Michelin starred Northcote restaurant and one of the winning chefs on the BBC's Great British Menu. They are also joined by Will Beckett, founder of Hawksmoor talking all things COVID, lockdown and what's next for them.

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    40 mins
  • The One Where They Will See You After The Break
    Jul 15 2021

    Neil and Adam discuss the most memorable food and drink related TV adverts of all time and speak to Adam Faulkner from Creative AF about what makes a good food and drink video. Naturally they discuss beer but also the latest news particularly the ban on junk food ads before 9pm.

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    56 mins
  • The One Where They Have What She's Having
    Jun 24 2021

    Neil and Adam discuss the role of food in film and iconic food related scenes. They also chat to film critic Matthew Turner about his favourite movies when food has played a significant part.

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    47 mins