Talk and Beans

Episode #75 is the first part of our Halloween Spectacular 2019 and is the fourth annual Halloween Special. Scott and Tom are joined by Jack to talk about why ghosts aren't helpful, Trick or Treating in the East End of London, the lack of decent costume choices for women and two *actual* unexpected and strange incidents happen during recording.Plus, The boys decide to bring parents on to the podcast to back up or debunk childhood ghost stories.

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Episode #74 is on the highly anticipated movie from the creators of Breaking Bad, El Camino. The boys give their views on the movie including it's usage of flashbacks, unique marketing material, returns and cameos, the stylistic approach that fans have come to love and if the movie hurts the legacy of the show or if it would have worked better as a series.Plus, the future of Better Call Saul and if there is more room for other Breaking Bad spin-offs and pitching what they could be.

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Episode #73 of Talk and Beans is the first in the Not so Fast & Not so Furious series and we begin with The Fast and the Furious. Scott and Tom are joined by first timer Terry and the returning Justin to talk about the film's plot, the impact it had on video games, growing up with the franchise and the time capsule the movie creates with early 2000s fashion, music and CGI.Plus, can one of the co-hosts be convinced by the incredible action scenes and enthusiasm expressed by the other guys on the podcast that the film is worthy of a high rating, despite being underwhelmed by the film's story line.

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Episode #72 is the one where we cash in our first ever Money in the Bank episode and talk about our thoughts on who won the two briefcases, the womens division needing more opportunity to grow and the state of wrestling in general with the Wildcard rule, 24/7 Championship, AEW around the corner and more. We also speak to Peyton Royce and Billie Kay of The IIconics about how they met and the frenemy relationship they had whilst growing up together.Plus, Tom is shocked by a change of heart that Scott has had after being caught up in a "Falls count anywhere match" on Raw.

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Episode #71 is where we can finally look back on the Game of Thrones finale, Season 8 as a whole and the Series in general.We talk about our thoughts on where each character ended up, the pacing of the final season, notorious editing mistakes, if the season has been unfairly judged compared the previous ones, the outcome of our predictions and reminisce about the things that made us fall in love with the show.Plus, we discuss what sequels, prequels and spin offs we would like to see from the Game of Thrones universe.

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Episode #70 is the one that's nearly two years in the making as we take a look at Episode 1 of Game of Thrones Season 8 and make our predictions for who will sit on the throne in the finale.We talk about the parallels between the first ever episode and the final season opener, the use of horror scares, hints of a merciless Dany, getting the Targaryen secret out quickly, the hidden comedy guest star and discuss where the best place to live in the Seven Kingdoms would be. Plus, planning a GoT Christmas special and a ridiculous amount of songs, tangents and impressions including "Now, That's what I call Little Finger" the album.

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Episode #69 is our WrestleMania week special. Scott and Tom are joined by Dan to talk about about the biggest week in wrestling with Scott and Dan’s live experiences from New York and Tom’s back perspective from back home including KofiMania, the rumours of a botched finish, Raw after Mania losing it’s spark, Lesnar and Rousey in WWE, Bret Hart getting attacked at the Hall of Fame and Sasha Banks talks about who she would like to face from NXT UK and much more!Plus experiences from the ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard and the subsequent run in from Enzo Amore and Big Cass.

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Episode #68 is this years Bromance Valentine's Special and what better way to celebrate than by reminiscing the classic bromantic comedy duo of Wayne and Garth from the iconic Wayne's World.We talk about the things the film taught us growing up, the story behind the legendary Bohemian Rhapsody car scene, wanting to hangout at the Gasworks, the influence the film had on Austin Powers, memorable quotes and break down the Bromcom formula.Plus, Scott has a bit of a thing for Rob Lowe and Tom imagines a world where Prince lets Cassandra join his band.

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Episode #67 is our first WWE special of the year as we focus on NXT TakeOver Phoenix & the Royal Rumble. Scott and Tom are joined by Dan to talk about what’s next for the Undisputed Era, Sasha Banks’ old school performance, Ronda Rousey’s first year, Disappointing Dream Matches, fantasy booking the final DIY chapter, the AEW shirt controversy and the Men’s Rumble surprise devaluing the Women’s Rumble.Plus, Scott has a rant about WWE using serious global issues for cheap heat, Tom continues to struggle with an impression and much more!

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Episode #66 welcomes you to the New Year in a strongstyle way with a look at this years NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13. Scott and Tom talk about the shows pacing and match length, the effect All Elite Wrestling will have on New Japan, Kenny Omega's future, the year of Zack Sabre Jr., Kushida's entrance, Bullet Club in 2019, Chris Jericho's constant reinventing, Wrestling fashion talk and that moment with Okada's thighs.Plus, Tom struggles with a Jay White impression and much more!

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