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Tall Boy Radio is your weekly escape from the ordinary. Join us as we crack open a cold one and dive into fascinating conversations with a diverse range of guests. From world-renowned experts to everyday heroes, we're here to explore everything from the serious to the silly. So grab a beer, kick back, and let's chat!
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#TBR311 - What the Fudge? Part 4
Jan 900:58:57Tap to summarize🧠 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 even the smartest Tall Boy sweat. From the deepest corners of the universe to the most complex aspects of human biology, no topic is off-limits. Can Gaz navigate the minefield of mind-benders and prove he's still the sharpest tool in the shed? Or will he crash and burn spectacularly?The lads dive headfirst into a whirlwind of intellectual challenges, including:🌌 Astrophysics & The Cosmos: Gaz is confronted with questions about the scale of the universe and its most mysterious phenomena. Get ready for some wild guesses from the kids in the nebulae!🧬 Chromosomal Conundrums: A deep-dive into the complex functionality of the human brain. Which specific chromosomes are responsible for controlling our intellect and function? Gaz will have to put his biology hat on for this one!🎨 Art & Culture: From obscure historical movements to modern masters, Beans throws some curveballs from the art world. Will Gaz recognize a Renaissance painting from a modern abstract piece?🍕 And, of course... PIZZAS: It wouldn't be a Tall Boy Radio quiz without the most crucial category of all. Expect fiery debate on toppings, crusts, and the philosophical implications of a well-made Margherita.Join the laughter as Gaz struggles, strategizes, and occasionally stumbles through the quiz. Hear his increasingly desperate reasoning, the truly baffling answers he conjures up, and the merciless scoring from Beans. It's an episode packed with the classic Tall Boy banter you love, proving that sometimes, the journey of guessing is far funnier than the answer itself!Tune in for Episode 311—It's time to see if Gaz is a genius... or just incredibly lucky!🔬 Topics Under the Microscope:🤣 A Hilarious Battle of Witstallboyradio.com
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#TBR310 - Emergence of the Quarterkids
Jan 201:02:41Tap to summarizeJoin 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. Cmdr. Geberth's formative and intense years working within the Narcotics division. Geberth pulls back the curtain on what it was truly like to patrol and work the streets of Harlem during this volatile era—a time marked by both cultural revolution and stark, unrelenting street crime.Prepare to be captivated as Geberth recounts the seismic event of the 1977 New York City Blackout. He provides a visceral, first-hand account of the chaos, the widespread riots, and the explosive surge in crime that gripped the city and specifically his precinct. We hear about the harrowing demands placed on officers, the impossible decisions made in the moment, and the pure grit required to maintain order when the lights—and the social fabric—went out.Beyond the streets, Geberth dives into the frustrating, yet all-too-common, reality of dealing with incompetence from above. He details the bureaucratic hurdles, the ill-informed directives, and the political pressures that often hampered effective police work. Yet, as always with Vernon J. Geberth, this is a story of ultimate triumph. Hear how he and his team navigated the internal politics, relied on their street-level intelligence, and ultimately succeeded in their vital mission, proving that dedication and smart policing can overcome even the most challenging circumstances.This is more than a true-crime story—it's an essential history lesson from a man who lived and shaped it. You won't want to miss a second of this incredible conversation.Available wherever you get your podcasts.Topics Covered: 1970s Harlem, NYC Narcotics Division, 1977 Blackout, Riots and Crime Wave, Police Bureaucracy, Law Enforcement History.Pick up Vernon's book "The Godfather of Homicide" on AmazonTHE GODFATHER OF HOMICIDE: VERNON J. GEBERTH A COP'S COP eBook : Cardillo, Vince: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Storetallboyradio.com
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#TBR152 - The Mow Cop Murder
Dec 22, 2022Tap to summarizeIn the early hours of December 22nd, 1990, part-time Taxi driver, Steven Johnson was murdered in the small rural town of Mow Cop by an unknown assailant. We talk through a timeline events in the hope that we can perhaps jog the memory and encourage someone to pick up the phone. His Wife Kathleen and his 2 daughters Deborah and Roxeanne deserve to know the truth and his killer deserves to be brought to justice. Please give it a listen and if you know anything please Call Crimestoppers on 0800555111. Thank you. tallboyradio.com
Transcribe →#TBR71 - TBR : The Book Review
Jun 3, 2021Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Beans, Gaz and Andy discuss their favourite books. It may come as a surprise to some that the guys can read but they can scrape by. They also talk about their favourite characters from literature and take a look at movies made from popular books and how they translate. Go grab yourself a cold one, kick back and enjoy. The opening music is "London Bayou" by Oscar Albis Rodriguez and the closing music is "BDS" by Lewis Pickford. This episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/r5Asttva4ok
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