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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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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,...

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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.

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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,...

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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....

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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,...

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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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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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59:27

Episode 18. Mischief night, square badgers, curses,...

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2024/11/13

We ponder mischief nights of yon VS trick or treat, winning a square badger at the fair, the expense of building a modern Christmas cake, and there's a quiz called Curse/Nut/Moped.Rob steps into his first episode as my full-time booze review partner, and we enjoy beers from the mighty Marble of Manchester.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_M...

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53:38

Episode 17. Survival, Vinegar, Weddings, Ludwig.

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2024/10/14

We talk survival, Vinegar, Weddings, Stags & Hens, David Mitchell in Ludwig, and there’s superb cider from Against The Grain.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, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, Paolo...

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Episode 16: Stormtroopers, Quarry weddings, Apes! Apes!

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2024/09/12

Back once again, with Ben.I test him on his recent travels in a themed Malta quiz, wonder what's inside a Stormtrooper, and we hate every ape we see, from chimpan-A to chimpan-Z.Yes they really made a monkey out of us.Couple of choice beverages from Apple County Cider and Sired Craft Brew.Sit down if you're staying.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsessio...

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56:42

Episode 15: Guests! Buckers, Rob, Recruitment, beer.

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2024/08/16

Sound is a bit up and down with this one, so bear with us, kids. Trust me, your ears will adjust quickly.Ben’s away working on his tan, so I asked a couple of guests to help man the oars.The brilliant Buckers, who you might know from Twitter is here to talk about why I’m finding my return to the world of jobseeking a bizarre, alien landscape, and my pal Robert John, who composed and performed our theme tune has stepped in to discuss six very different beers.So a different animal, but it ...

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62:42

Episode 14. Summer Special, Euro 24, Ice cream, cat...

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2024/07/17

SUMMER SIZZLER!The Euros 2024, Will Smith, Greatest ice creams and lollies of all time, Cat flaps, Duncan Goodhew Vs Isaac Newton, and drinks from Titanic & Kentish Pip.Out of 100 people tested, 92 said after listening to Reclining Pair they experienced an immediate reduction in cider wasps.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, Ahmad...

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59:56

Episode 13. Cats privates, Technology, Space cider,...

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2024/06/19

We’re both very old, very tired men this month, and Ben has a bit of Covid, but still we turn up at the coal face…DANCE, MONKEYS, DANCE!The big talk is all about technology, Ben is asked to take photos of his cat’s privates, I quiz him on his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers, we go topical with a look at the local newspapers, and there are posh drinks from Windsor & Eton Brewery and Seidear.Apologies for the bleppy sound…. SOMEONE forgot to put 20p in the internet box.Additional music by S...

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60:51

Episode 12. Mind bending, Deadly Tennis, Baby...

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2024/05/17

12 Episodes in and despite all advice, no sign of slowing down.Ben explains the dangers of biscuit contamination, there's a tree that looks like Rod Stewart, we test drive my magnificent mind-bending helmet, chat about Baby Reindeer (Netflix) and there's beers from Williams Brothers brewery, Scotland.And we both miss the Northern Lights, as you'd expect.Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Gran...

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