When Geoff turned 40 he decided to take a year off drinking. This wasn’t very popular with his friend Matt, who likes drinking, and thinks Geoff will turn into a really boring friend.
This podcast is an exploration of sobriety, male drinking culture, lager, mid-life crisis and friendship.
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Slightly different take on a sobriety podcast with some good discussions. Geoff sounds like a great bloke and his honesty and curiosity about his journey is really interesting to listen to.
I can’t tell if Matt is playing a role as a counterpoint to Geoff’s sobriety, and is saying certain things to highlight the toxic masculinity within British drinking culture; or whether he’s genuinely that unsupportive, boorish, and insensitive. Either way, there are times where discussions would have been better if his mic was off.
2020-05-25
Give this 30 mins - you won’t regret it!
The subject matter of this podcast will resonate will EVERYONE. Funny as it is thought provoking...glad I tuned in!
2020-04-03
Soho Freddie
Stumbled on this by mistake. Glad I did. Very funny, very interesting. May be my current favourite podcast.
2020-03-17
Great listen
I’m a former colleague of Matt and a big fan of his ‘social nature’. Glad you are still ‘wet’! This is a terrific listen, very honest and relatable. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to give sobriety a try, but also to anyone wanting to understand that decision whilst not personally taking the step. Friendship will prevail!! I salute you both and hats off to your sobriety exercise Geoff (but won’t be joining you any time soon) Laura xx
2020-03-08
Leicester’s Finest
Love this - they make a serious topic much more accessible. Keep it up lads loving
2020-02-26
Easyjet lager
I'll have you know that I had 12 bottles of non-alcoholic lager on my last Easyjet flight to Alicante...and I wasn't even drunk. So there.
George (Brentford)
2020-02-24
Good luck Geoff
I do know Penno, and I have drunk alcohol with him in the past. As such, I am startled at how polished and insightful this podcast is. Geoff, you are clearly a consummate professional. Keep it up chaps, very entertaining! (Dan Davies)
2020-02-23
Magnificent
Loving this so far. Each episode is getting better. Learning and laughing on this one I can see Dr Will getting his own show. More please
2020-02-12
Dry Q1
I’ve both worked and lived with Matt and either can send you to drink. I didn’t know he was doing this podcast until today (12.02.20) and coincidently I’m aiming for a dry Q1 myself, looking forward to the health one next up as that’s what I’m really interested in..
2020-01-31
I’m Wet!!
I have had many gallons with Matt, and all have been brilliant!! Great podcast, please follow the story
2020-01-31
The best thing I’ve ever listened too
If I could give 10 stars I would!!!
2020-01-30
Witty not wet
Highly recommend: saved me a fortune in ale. Like a fascinating ‘down the boozer’ chat with these two renowned Balhamites, without getting your wallet out.
2020-01-29
Excellent
These two are a modern day Derek and Clive ! Enjoy
2020-01-29
Cheers!
NO wine with Paella... I’ll be listening to find out...! (Best of luck!)
