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 beer
Mousehead — Small Batch East Coast IPA
A 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)
