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Reclining Pair

TV reviews, musings and quizzes from three fools dangerously circling the plughole of midlife crisis.

tv & film tv reviews

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62:26

Episode 37. Science helmet #2, DTF St. Louis,...

Reclining Pair ·

2026/04/27

Another pioneering science helmet, thanks to the guys over at the University of Adelaide, We review the brilliant DTF St. Louis (Sky/NowTV) Nina quizzes me on horticulture, and Rob and I rate Brewboard craft beer. And of course, all the latest news from Breadsall & Poulton. Help fund our mad builds by hitting the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" link Support the show Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGal...

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Episode 36. The Quiz that wouldn't end.

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2026/03/23

The Dangerously Overweight Quiz of Some Years. Nina's had no telly, so we're missing the usual review this week, but fear not, I've gone massive on the quiz.... if you like that sort of thing. Rob and I love Wold Top's beers, and there's the latest from the Breadsall Bugle & Poulton Herald. Feel free to hit the "Support the show" link if you'd like to help us continue podcasting, thanks. Support the show Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Dan...

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66:57

Episode 35. Things You Should Have Done, Malt...

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2026/02/26

We watch Lucia Keskin's brilliant Things You Should Have Done (BBC), I'm quizzed on a forgotten radio station from the 1980s, and there's a Blue Peter style make-along-at-home feature, so get your crafting heads on. Rob and I were supposed to be visiting Lancaster Brewery, but my knackered old back had other ideas, so we just talk about their amazing ales instead. Anyone wishing to support our little show can now do so via the "SUPPORT THE SHOW" link. Thanks, guys. We loves ya. Support the sh...

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64:08

Episode 34. Amadeus, Swansea Clockweight Census, Moth...

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2026/01/19

We have a look at Amadeus, on Sky, there's a fire at the Winston's factory, our quiz is the dog's b####cks, and Rob and I thoroughly enjoy Weetwood Ales. Plus the 2026 calendar for the Zinedine Zidane Community Centre. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 197...

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54:43

Episode 33. Christmas, Part 2: Plumbers, Boils,...

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2025/12/18

Round two - Buckers and I. We share our thoughts on Welcome to Derry, Nina's arranged a cultural Christmas quiz, We talk back-boils, unmarked almonds, and this year's must-have Christmas toy. Cheers to all x Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lem...

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44:20

Episode 32. Christmas, Part 1: Supermarket beers and...

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2025/12/16

We check out the widely available Christmas & Winter beers on offer in the supermarkets, Rob and I talk about songwriting, and we end the episode with the song he’s recorded especially for the podcast. Feliz Navidad, everyone!! Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturati...

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77:13

Episode 31. Vikings. Arson. Pluribus. Castle Rock.

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2025/11/24

Buckers and I discuss the lost childhood pastime of recreational arson, We go international with an alternative 8 world wonders quiz, We chew over the concept behind Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, and Rob and I enjoy Castle Rock beers, while Nina goes to visit them in Nottingham. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melody...

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68:37

Episode 30. Halloween, Black Rabbit, Jason Batman,...

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2025/10/28

There’s a Halloween quiz from Buckers, we share our thoughts on Black Rabbit and the career of Jason Bateman, and I discover the worst toilet paper in human history. Rob and I enjoy some fantastic traditional beers from Great Newsome. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesatur...

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62:25

Episode 29. Phipps NBC visit, clarinets, Crystals,...

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2025/09/29

The first time Nina ventures out as our roaming reporter. She has a ball with Phipps NBC, brewers of first rate ales, Northampton, I quiz her on her great passion - the clarinet, and we explore the healing properties of crystals. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation...

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65:58

Episode 28. SICK: Part deux, Asda, 1987, Alien Earth,...

Reclining Pair ·

2025/09/01

Here we go again. We talk about the very brilliant Alien Earth, I'm quizzed on the popular culture of 1987, I buy enough oats to support a rodeo, Andrew Longleat drifts into our orbit again, and Breadsall says NO to hotpants. Rob and I are properly blown away by Emperor brewery and their magnificent imperial stouts. Accept no imitation games. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand...

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73:46

Episode 27. SICK, Covid, Hinge, Such Brave Girls,...

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2025/07/29

SICK! The episode that was late due to me having a visit from Mr Covid. We talk disease, Clorets, Hinge dating, arse boils & prison. The quiz is titled "Buckers in the 22nd Century" And Rob and I test out beers from First & Last brewery. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMor...

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62:46

Episode 26. Birmingham quiz, Commander Lawrence, Your...

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2025/06/19

This month's quiz is all things Birmingham, we talk about Your Friends & Neighbors (AppleTV) Nina brain-farts a takeaway order, and we present Commander Lawrence the Humidity Skink - "say goodbye to dry cake blues!" Meanwhile Rob and I enjoy some cracking beers from Hogs Back down in lovely Surrey. Definitely NOT a cry for help. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geo...

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37:19

DOOMSDAY DOUBLE, Bonus episode.

Reclining Pair ·

2025/06/02

DOOMSDAY DOUBLE, Bonus episode. A couple of episodes ago we presented part one of our doomsday special. Then last episode we recorded part two, but because we're insufferable gum flappers, we didn't have room to include it. So, as a bit of a bonus, I've put the two parts together to release as a standalone. This is JUST the kind of solid gold content usually reserved for Patreon. Luckily, neither Nina or I can be arsed working out how Patreon works, so you get it for free. So play the lot...

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62:14

Episode 25. Birmingham, Rashes, Noodles, Titanic,...

Reclining Pair ·

2025/05/21

This month, on telly we looked at The United States of Birmingham, with joe Lycett (Sky), and The Four Seasons (Netflix). I finally get a taste test in front of Nina, for the quiz, and there's all the usual local news, including Titanic: The Musical from Poulton Players and speed dating at the Zinedine Zidane Community Centre. Rob and I have a right old time of it with Blue Monkey Brewery. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykM...

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83:00

Episode 24. Two year anniversary extended edition....

Reclining Pair ·

2025/04/15

Second anniversary extended episode. Two years! Where does the time go? This month we address the forthcoming apocalypse. We talk bunkers and bunker life, before following up with a second end-of-world feature next month. Elsewhere there’s a cover bands quiz, We review Apple Cider Vinegar, on Netflix, catch up with all the local news from the Poulton Herald & Breadsall Bugle, and ask important questions like “Do countries float?” Rob & I talk about beer from Skinners/Goodh of Corn...

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66:30

Episode 23. Abba, Holograms, Clock Hoof, Meat fires,...

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2025/03/17

Do you know your soup from your tractors? Neither do we. Plenty going on this month, Abba holograms, Clock Hoof, tiger grief, and some pretty terrific beers from Billericay. There's been a fire down the meat packing plant, and imagine a haircut that would last 25 years? Get involved, come find us on social, @recliningpair Instagram, or https://bsky.app/profile/recliningpair.bsky.social - hit us with your questions. The best ones might just make it onto the show. Additional music by SergeQuad...

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65:41

Episode 22. Phobias, Clock Shoe, Severance, Cakewalk,...

Reclining Pair ·

2025/02/14

Some minor technical difficulties can’t keep a good pod down. Episode 22 of Reclining Pair out now. We cover Phobias, Clock-Shoe, Severance, Nut Dust. Nina’s “Cakewalk” quiz is a beauty. CLOCK SHOE will be posted on Instagram. They said it couldn’t be done. Fantastic beers from Unbarred of Brighton. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, ...

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67:08

Episode 21. Crisps, looting, Wolf Hall, Iceland, cat...

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2025/01/20

…. and then there were three.We cover Supermarkets, looting, Wolf Hall, cat soup, all the latest local news, and Buckers’ first quiz appearance as my new full-time co conspirator is a crisp packet identification special.Pics posted on Insta a few days ago, answers to follow.Oh and some cracking beers from https://www.brasscastle.co.uk/Get it down ye.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Gr...

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51:23

Episode 20. Wind, Boy Bands, Chimps, Camping, Ladders

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2024/12/12

Bit blowy out, isn’t it? Ben’s specialist subject is boy bands, There’s a ladder safety quiz, we watch Camping, with Julia Davis, and say farewell to Mr Pickles.Because it’s Christmas, there’s no integrated drinks bit this time, instead you’re getting two episodes this month. Please also check out our 12 Beers of Christmas special.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey,...

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43:52

Episode 19. Twelve Beers of Christmas Special

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2024/12/12

12 Brilliant beers to order before Christmas, paired to their perfect moment on Christmas Day. We’ve put this out as a standalone so you can share it without the recipient having to sift through the rest of the episode just to get to the beer bit.These should all drink brilliantly over Christmas. Please feel free to share the link.Cheers! Mike & Rob xAdditional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGall...

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