Join host James Date for a special Bonus Episode as he reconnects with his old drinking buddy, Sammy (Levvo), for a hilarious and candid chat! Dive deep into their wildest war stories from working and living in a massive Walkabout "Super Pub" in Bristol in the mid-2000s. From legendary snakebites to naked bacon runs, they reminisce on the good, the bad, and the sheer madness of a life fully immersed in alcohol culture before sharing their current perspectives on sobriety and retiring from drinking.
James and Sammy shared an intense, alcohol-fueled friendship while living and working together in a bustling Bristol pub—a friendship that has happily continued into their sober lives as fathers.
- The Super Pub Life: Hear incredible tales from their time at the 300-year-old Walkabout in Bristol, including its massive capacity, the ridiculous money it made, and the "24/7" drinking culture of the staff who lived there.
- Insane Bar Stories: We cover the infamous £1.50 "Snakebite" drink, the "Ten Quid Challenge," and the bizarre staff initiation involving high-ABV Exhibition Cider at the Coronation Tap.
- The Naked Run: The jaw-dropping story of Sammy's £200 naked run across town for bacon and eggs (at 7 AM on a Monday!).
- The Sobriety Shift: An honest discussion about the shame, embarrassment, and isolation that came with their heavy drinking, and the strength of their bond now that they are both sober and supporting each other's retirement from alcohol.
- Friendships in Sobriety: Do friendships subside once you stop drinking? The hosts discuss why their brotherhood has endured beyond the booze.
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