Erasing the Bar with Connor Thompson

"I woke up in hospital with an IV drip in me!". 

British Even Rider, Ben Hobday, samples some craft beers with Connor in this episode of Erasing the Bar. 

His battle against cancer stole the heart of the public back in 2015, including Sir. Richard Branson. 
Ben discusses his love for horses and ongoing career in event riding, opens up on his heroic comeback just months after competing chemo, and reflects on a 'Shutter Island' experience on a night out in Budapest!

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"The response we got back from Meghan was, they're distant family and I don't know those people". 

Thomas Markle Jr. joins Connor in this episode of Erasing the Bar. He shares the same father as former Suits actress and Prince Harry's current wife, Meghan Markle. 

In recent years, Thomas has been thrown into the spotlight due to an ongoing family feud with Megan and his family. We discuss how his life has changed since the Royal wedding, his recent appearance in Big Brother VIP in Australia, share our thoughts on Prince Andrew and discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. 

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"To my horror, it was Elton John's husband!"

Series 2 kicks off with ex-pro rugby league player, Keegan Hirst. 
In 2015, Keegan became the first active rugby player to come out as gay, a story which gripped national television and newspapers. 

Keegan shares his incredible story on deciding to come out, reflects on a night out with Sir Ian McKellen and cringes whilst remembering a drunken encounter with Elton John's husband, David Furnish! 

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"In one minute, a picture of a cheese sandwich took down FYRE Festival"...

FYRE Festival's Andy King joins Erasing the Bar this week. He's famous for his role in 'the greatest event to never happen', streamed into over 80 million homes worldwide on Netflix. 

Andy shares some secrets of the festival with Connor, reflects on the event that moment in the documentary that made him 'Blowjob King of the World' and could FYRE Festival be happening again...?

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"The next thing I see is two pimps chasing me down the road!"

Professional Rugby player Sam Bedlow swaps his boots for beers in this episode of Erasing the Bar. 

Sam takes us through his journey from Rossendale to Bristol Bears, tells all about his new new gin venture and reflects on a lads on holiday in Magaluf when 17!

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It's the third installation of 'Friday Night's In With Farm Yard Ales'!

Connor and Danny are joined by Luke O'Brien, Managing Director of O'Brien's bottle shop this week. 
O'Brien's started out as an online only store where craft beer lovers can purchase the strangest, weird and whacky beers that us quirky Brits have to offer.

In a relatively short space of time, Luke is now preparing to open a brand new bar, shares his thoughts on the non-alcoholic craft beer industry and explain just why Huddersfield and Holmfirth are breeding grounds for beer lovers. 

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"The Berocca and red wine turned into a volcano !"

Married at First Sight star, Jessika Power has a boozy night in Erasing the Bar's first international episode! Jess featured in season 6 of Married At First Australia and left a lasting impression on house mates and fans. 

Jess shares all about her time on the hit TV show, the conflicts that were created within the house and how she's matured since the show aired. 

Strap yourselves in for this Prosecco fuelled cracker of an interview!  

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"I literally died on stage at the MEN Arena..."

Comedian and acting legend, Ted Robbins, has a long chat with Connor the latest episode of Erasing the Bar. Ted is most commonly known for playing Brian Potter's arch nemesis, Den Perry, in the renowned comedy series Phoenix Nights and 'The Govnor' in BBC One's hit show The Slammer. 

Ted share the highs and lows of nearly fifty years in the industry, gives Connor a personal stand up performance and remembers that night when he collapsed and died on stage at Phoenix Night's Live in front of 21,000 people. 

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"I mugged off Dominic Calvert-Lewin..."

You've got no fans! The Wealdstone Raider, (Gordon Hill), downs a few pints with Connor in the 20th Episode of Erasing the Bar. 

Armed with a pint and cigarette, Gordon became a viral internet hit when a video of him reacting to opposition fans was uploaded to YouTube.
Since then he's interrupted a Tyson Fury press conference, offered out KSI and the sidemen and has even been carried around in a bath at Ocean beach in Ibiza. 

Gordon reflects on his fast rise to being a celebrity, the struggles that come with it and shares a story about a time he mugged off a premier league top goalscorer. 

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"I stole the microphone from Double O..."

Renowned Manchester artist Pete Obsolete joins Connor on Erasing the Bar this week! 

Over the years Pete Obsolete has become one of the most iconic artist's, creative illustrator's and MC's to come out of Manchester. 
Pete takes a trip down memory lane to discuss his creative past, chats about the icons within the industry that have influenced his work and spits some bars from his upcoming album 'Karmalade', 

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