The Moon Under Water

There are certain people on this planet who seem to have pubs built into their DNA. Every fibre of their being aligns with the mystic vibrations that make taverns the magical places they are. And this week we are honoured to welcome such an individual. He’s more than a man; in fact we’d go as far as to say he’s a drinking deity. It’s comedian, writer, and man of the people Will Hodgson! 

If you’ve not been lucky enough to come across Wil yet then prepare for the time of your life. As well as being on of the funniest people in the country he’s also one of the friendliest, and has a story for every occasion (which makes him the perfect pub guest). He’s also a proud son of Chippenham, the ‘Jewel of Wiltshire’, and we cannot wait to hear some of his stories of local pub legend. 

Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon!

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*This is the second part of Isy Suttie's episode. Though you are free to listen whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing*

As we all know The Moon Under Water is the most famous pub in the further realm. It is the pub that exists in everyone’s mind, populated only by one’s pleasures and desires and inaccessible to anyone from within your mind’s eye. However, over the past few months The Moon Under Water has opened it’s doors in the Earthly realm, welcoming people from up and down the country to witness guests create their pubs LIVE in front of their eyes… and today is the day that the first of such meetings can be shared with you. Creating their dream pub from within a real pub in this week’s episode is none other than actor, comedian and writer Isy Suttie!

Isy is one of the most beloved personalities from these shores, appearing in TV show’s such as Peep Show, Skins, Shameless and Man Down. She’s also an author, and recently released her latest book ‘Jane Is Trying’. It’s not about someone trying various different beers, but it is an incredible read. She also recently contributed to ‘Public House: A Cultural and Social History of the London Pub’, writing about the pub’s role in promoting and hosting stand-up comedy. Basically, she loves pubs and we can’t wait to hear about her ‘Pub of the Mind’.

Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon!

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As we all know The Moon Under Water is the most famous pub in the further realm. It is the pub that exists in everyone’s mind, populated only by one’s pleasures and desires and inaccessible to anyone from within your mind’s eye. However, over the past few months The Moon Under Water has opened it’s doors in the Earthly realm, welcoming people from up and down the country to witness guests create their pubs LIVE in front of their eyes… and today is the day that the first of such meetings can be shared with you. Creating their dream pub from within a real pub in this week’s episode is none other than actor, comedian and writer Isy Suttie!

Isy is one of the most beloved personalities from these shores, appearing in TV show’s such as Peep Show, Skins, Shameless and Man Down. She’s also an author, and recently released her latest book ‘Jane Is Trying’. It’s not about someone trying various different beers, but it is an incredible read. She also recently contributed to ‘Public House: A Cultural and Social History of the London Pub’, writing about the pub’s role in promoting and hosting stand-up comedy. Basically, she loves pubs and we can’t wait to hear about her ‘Pub of the Mind’.

Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon!

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As well as welcoming guests into the further realm each week to create their dream pub, once a month Landlord John and the ever-present Robin head behind the ‘Mirror of Sorrow’ and down into the cellar of The Moon Under Water for an Patreon exclusive episode of Behind The Cellar Door. Each month they discuss dream pub crawls, taste beers, reminisce about pubs gone by and everything in-between. 

Here’s a short highlight reel of some of the best bits from Behind The Cellar Door so far, including a live pub crawl, a Guinness tasting session and a discussion about the most famous pub crawl of all time: Oxford Day.

If you’d like access to all the episodes so far (as well as many other benefits) then head to moonunderpod.com to sign up to our Patreon.

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“The ever regular Robin Allender takes aim. If he is to sink this pint in one swift sip then surely he is to be crowned ‘Pintsman of the Century’ here at The Moon Under Water. The playing conditions could not be more perfect, with a mist of desire blanketing proceedings. He grasps the glass, lifts it up to his mouth… And yes, he finishes it in one go! The Crowds of Ascension go wild, and Robin is hoisted high into the air by time the arms of time itself”. Now, when you read that in your head, whose voice narrated it? Because we can be quite sure that many of you heard the voice of this week’s guest. It’s sport broadcaster, commentator and author Andrew Cotter.

Andrew has been commentating on sport for over 20 years, and has one of the most recognisable voices around. He’s lent his dulcet tones to coverage of the Olympics, Six Nations, Wimbledon and The Ryder Cup amongst other sporting events. He’s also the man who brought Olive and Mabel - two lovable labradors - to the public’s attention during lockdown, and has gone on to write two books about their adventures. Very soon his ‘Pub of the Mind’ will take shape in front of your very ears, so settle down and follow us into the further realm.

Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon!

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It’s hard to play cricket in the further realm. Not only is it impossible to see the ball through the mist, it’s also extremely difficult to organise a cricket match between the Landlord, Robin and a guest (especially when John always insists on batting). However, watching cricket at The Moon Under Water is definitely possible, and this week’s guest is EXACTLY the kind of person you’d want to join you to watch a test match. It’s cricket commentator David Lloyd; or as he’s otherwise known… Bumble!

Bumble is a serial Pintsman, and has been lucky enough to experience pubs in places as far and wide as Barbados and Burscough. And despite his nickname he certainly isn’t one to bumble his way through an anecdote, something that anyone who has listened to his cricket commentary will understand. We can’t wait to hear what his dream pub will sound like. 

Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon! 

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When you think of Manchester what springs to mind? Hilda Ogden? The Arndale Centre? Be-parka'd men singing whilst holding tambourines? Yes, all of those are quite likely; but if you ask us, there’s only one thing that comes to mind when we think of that hallowed city. It’s a man, a myth, a human vibe… and he just so happens to be walking towards The Moon Under Water. It’s DJ, musician and radio presenter Clint Boon!

Clint was a founding member of Inspiral Carpets, and has gone on to become one of Manchester’s most beloved adopted sons (he was actually born in Oldham). His DJ sets have become legendary, and he is followed by the self-proclaimed Boon Army wherever he goes. But one thing that you may not know is that he is a pub expert, and has probably experienced every kind of alehouse the world has to offer. We can already tell that when walking into his dream pub nobody will know how it feels to be lonely.

There are still tickets on sale for The Moon Under Water Live. There is ONE more date, on 26th September, when we'll be inviting a special guest to create their dream pub LIVE from a real pub (The George IV in Chiswick). Head over to moonunderpod.com for more info and to grab your tickets. The mystical realm awaits!

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‘Hiraeth’ is a word that’s quite difficult to translate from Welsh into English. Essentially it’s a deep longing for something, especially one's home; but it’s so much more than that. For Landlord John, who resides in The Moon Under Water, it’s something he feels any time he leaves his ‘Pub of the Mind’ to return to the Earthly realm. Thankfully his feelings of hiraeth are about to be expunged as the doors of The Moon Under Water are being flung open once more to welcome this week’s guest. It’s radio presenter Huw Stephens!

Huw grew up in Cardiff which, as well as being one of the all time great pub cities, is somewhere that Landlord John and the regular Robin frequented for a session in their earlier years. He’s also one of the big players on the UK music scene - if there’s a venue that Huw hasn’t been to then it’s not worth knowing about. But what would his dream pub look like? Will it have live music? Will it have a carpet? We just don’t know… yet!

There are still tickets on sale for The Moon Under Water Live. There are two more dates in September, when we'll be inviting special guests to create their dream pub LIVE from a real pub (The George IV in Chiswick). Head over to moonunderpod.com for more info and to grab your tickets. The mystical realm awaits!

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The Moon Under Water has been lucky enough to welcome in many guests that romanticise pubs just as much as Landlord John and the ever-present Robin, and this week is no exception. As he walks towards the ‘Pub of the Mind’, engulfed by the mists of desire, it becomes obvious that the next person joining us is comedian, author and actor James Dowdeswell. 

James knows his stuff when it comes to the humble alehouse. He’s the author of 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs’, and has performed numerous live shows based around taverns. And the best thing of all: James is the first guest we’ve had that GREW UP in a pub, and has experienced everything that comes along with living above an alehouse. 

There are still tickets on sale for The Moon Under Water Live! There are two more dates in September, when we'll be inviting special guests to create their dream pub LIVE from a real pub (The George IV in Chiswick). Head over to moonunderpod.com for more info and to grab your tickets. The mystical realm awaits! 

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Logos in the foam. Bubbles in the head. Being served in a Carling glass. There’s plenty of things that can turn a beautiful pint of Guinness into an abomination, and nobody is more familiar with these ‘crimes against stout’ than The Moon Under Water’s next guest. It’s Ian Ryan, or as he’s better known Shit London Guinness! 

Ian has been documenting the worst pints of Guinness in London over the past few years and has been instrumental in helping Guinness enthusiasts avoid terrible pinting experiences. ‘The Black Stuff’ is far and away the most popular choice so far at The Moon Under Water, and we can’t wait to hear what a genuine expert on the stuff has to say about the mystical drink so many of us love and desire.

No doubt Landlord John will see this as a great opportunity to push his anti-Guinness Extra Cold agenda too.

Tickets for The Moon Under Water Live are on sale now! Throughout August and September we'll be inviting special guests to create their dream pub LIVE from a real pub (The George IV in Chiswick). Head over to moonunderpod.com for more info and to grab your tickets. The mystical realm awaits!

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