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The Virtual Pub

By New Rising Media

Bringing you the laughs of leaving work on Friday and heading straight to the pub in podcast form - welcome to The Virtual Pub.
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Whitby arcades = ground zero for COVID-19 and how far would you go to get revenge on someone for parking in your spot?

The Virtual PubAug 28, 2020

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One last trip to The Virtual Pub... *CHRISTMAS SPECIAL*

One last trip to The Virtual Pub... *CHRISTMAS SPECIAL*

Here we are - the Christmas Special edition and (maybe) final episode of The Virtual Pub.

It's been a while since you've heard from us! We've been busy with life in this sh*tshow we call 2020, and rather than be overwhelmed by overcommitting ourselves to too much, we're calling it a day and going out with a bang - an episode with no pricks, just good times and a bumper quiz.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for listening to this show - something that started as a way to distract ourselves from the world on fire.

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Love,

The Virtual Pub team xo

Dec 23, 202001:39:14
Hello from Tier 3! Ben Bradley is a prick. Why are we even debating Free School Meals?
Oct 30, 202001:39:09
Beer made from a Whale's testicle!? We expose Nottingham's Robin Hood Energy and Mark Dolan is a moron

Beer made from a Whale's testicle!? We expose Nottingham's Robin Hood Energy and Mark Dolan is a moron

Welcome back to The Virtual Pub, where we ask the hard-hitting questions like should our quizmaster Dan setup his own Only Fans page and call it "Only Dans"?

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On this week's episode, we're not falling for the Chinese Ambassador's obvious cover-up for looking at porn when he blames twitter and asks for an urgent investigation after liking a sexually graphic tweet, we catch up with Dan after his long break from the show, where he gives us an exclusive inside scoop on the whole Robin Hood Energy fiasco, we explain why Mark Dolan is an anti-mask prick, Moody pulls out a triple of good news and we round things off with a movie quote pub quiz.

Show Links

https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/02/diner-spikes-his-own-food-with-pubic-hair-to-try-and-get-free-meal-13213743/?fbclid=IwAR0_OohG4NZaJ42Q7wR602ZAqrfyT_9_wTrT-l50hwnVTwj--kyViE63HTo

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/how-robin-hood-energy-went-4491806

https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/9325/mark-dolan-mask

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/11/south-australias-ban-on-single-use-plastic-cutlery-and-straws-hailed-as-historic

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/science/burmese-roofed-turtle-myanmar-extinction.html

https://beertoday.co.uk/world-atlas-beer-0920/


Sep 11, 202058:46
Whitby arcades = ground zero for COVID-19 and how far would you go to get revenge on someone for parking in your spot?

Whitby arcades = ground zero for COVID-19 and how far would you go to get revenge on someone for parking in your spot?

Welcome back to The Virtual Pub, where we ask the hard-hitting questions like just how committed are you to getting your own back on someone for parking in your assigned space?

Enjoy the show? Please subscribe and rate us five stars!

Buy us a pint on Patreon: patreon.com/m/mrjasonengland

On this week's episode:

  1. We catch up after what has been a busy fortnight, featuring staycations across the UK, COVID drive through tests and working in supermarkets.
  2. Picking pricks - featuring changes to Soccer Saturday and a hilarious personal story about the lengths one man must go to to exact revenge on someone who parked in their space.
  3. Good news - a special singalong of 99 bottles of beer and the amazing International work to eradicate a virus (no, not THAT one)
Aug 28, 202058:29
Three filthy socialists take over the show...
Aug 07, 202044:48
Anti-maskers are pricks and how pub staff are *really* feeling about re-opening | WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 2!

Anti-maskers are pricks and how pub staff are *really* feeling about re-opening | WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 2!

We're back (and on top form)! Grab a few drinks, as we take on anti-maskers in The Virtual Pub - recreating the pub as you remember it before this pandemic in podcast form.

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On this week's episode...

  • (0:00) We welcome you all back to The Virtual Pub, re-introduce you all to the team including new full-time cast member Leo Lanzoni and catch you up on how the last month has been for us
  • (30:10) It's time to pick some pricks - this week, Lindsey and Ben go long with a rant about inconsiderate arseholes ignoring the rules in pubs, and Jason gets angry at anti-maskers.
  • (62:23) Now for some good news - Leo drops us some surprising news about Nintendo and Moody talks about the incredible work of tattoo artists, covering up what are considered to be racist ink and helping people who are learning about their own biases.
  • (74:05) Finally, time for the pub quiz. Jason fills in while Dalby is away, and we all go round the twist!

SHOW LINKS

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wxq48w/people-are-getting-their-racist-and-confederate-tattoos-removed-today-im-not-that-guy

https://youtu.be/o1_WmodlUgY

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53108405

Jul 31, 202001:27:38
Death, taxes and Boris Johnson being a prick | *SERIES FINALE*

Death, taxes and Boris Johnson being a prick | *SERIES FINALE*

After 15 weeks, it's come to this - the series finale - probably the most hilarious episode we've recorded. Grab a few drinks, as we go long this week in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

Enjoy the show? We will be back in a few weeks, so subscribe to be the first to listen when we do! Got any ideas on what you'd like to hear in series 2? Email me on jason@newrisingmedia.com.

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On this week's episode...

  • (0:00) We welcome you all back to The Virtual Pub, and re-introduce you all to returning guest, Leo! Also, we ask Moody about how he's feeling at the moment in North Leicester, and find out what you guys think of the show...
  • (23:30) It's time to pick some pricks - this week, Leo talks through how he got scammed, Moody shares a story with us about a family of Brexit voters who didn't realise what they voted for (and tried to fix it by talking to the mayor of a small French town), Jason goes fishing for one of the biggest pricks in Britain, and Ben talks about America selfishly buying up all the supply of a drug that helps with COVID-19.
  • (72:56) Now for some good news - we transition smoothly from picking pricks with some new Nay Yays (good news involving pricks, or pricks that turn into good news, the middle ground). Then we share some amazing news including the positive development of a vaccine and a Morrisons security guard holding an umbrella up, so a golden retriever stays dry.
  • (93:26) BONUS - while recording, we stumbled upon some hilarious Daily Mash articles, relevant to what we've been talking about.
  • (97:20) And finally, an extra jiggy pub quiz and our final goodbyes.

SHOW LINKS

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/jack-leslie-campaign

http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-us-buys-up-almost-entire-world-supply-of-covid-19-drug-remdesivir-12018430

https://mobile.twitter.com/archer_rs/status/1277505330885386240

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-who-shamed-starbucks-barista-for-refusing-to-serve-her-without-mask-speaks-out-as-baristas-gofundme-grows/2354016/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/morrisons-security-guard-praised-protecting-22269047

https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/01/pub-named-slave-trader-edward-colston-changes-pubby-mcdrunkface-12926500/

Jul 03, 202002:00:22
The pubs are re-opening! Is it too soon? And f*ck Nazis (not in a good way)

The pubs are re-opening! Is it too soon? And f*ck Nazis (not in a good way)

Is it too soon to re-open the pubs? And 75 years after World War Two, why are we still being hassled by Nazis? Grab a drink, as we talk about the biggest stories of the week in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode...

  • (0:00) We welcome you all back to The Virtual Pub 
  • (8:00) The pubs are re-opening! The Virtual Pub is not so "virtual" anymore, as the Government announces pubs can re-open on Saturday 4th July. With two of us who love the pub and two who work at bars, we're in a unique position to answer one simple question - is it too soon?
  • (39:00) It's time to pick a prick - this week, we talk about the prick who flew the "white lives matter, burnley" flag from the plane (he got sacked - good riddance), and Norman Tebbitt (who CORRECTION: wrote for The Telegraph) saying that Nazis were left wing?
  • (52:13) Now for some good news - Chicken Run is getting a sequel and two amazingly wholesome stories that I won't ruin for you here...
  • (58:23) And finally, the pub quiz and housekeeping.

PODCAST NEWS: Next week's episode will be the last of series 1. With a couple of us returning to work at pubs, we've got to rethink how we record the show and want to take a couple weeks reviewing & improving what we do on the show. Look forward to us returning later in July. We will announce a specific date soon.

SHOW LINKS

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53161280

https://twitter.com/IndependentSage/status/1274727763786809344

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-53132933

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/tory-norman-tebbit-says-nazis-13397241

https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/pawtucket-woman-86-creates-stuffed-animal-zoo-on-front-lawn

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/memphis-uber-driver-tammy-smith-rewarded-with-new-car-by-jada-pinkett-smith/

https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1275323166018211840

Jun 26, 202001:15:19
Boris Johnson channels Austin Powers and Marcus (or Daniel) Rashford takes over as PM

Boris Johnson channels Austin Powers and Marcus (or Daniel) Rashford takes over as PM

Football has started again, but the biggest goal of the week was scored off the pitch... Grab a drink, as we talk about the biggest stories of the week in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode...

  • (0:00) We welcome you all back to The Virtual Pub and see how we're all getting on in the lockdown!
  • (16:55) TOP STORY #1 - Marcus Rashford forces the Government to U-Turn and extend the free school lunch scheme for children who need it over the summer.
  • (31:10) TOP STORY #2 - Boris Johnson plans to use £900,000 of taxpayers money in the midst of a pandemic to paint his plane. Sources say the design looks like something out of Austin Powers.
  • (36:14) It's time to Pick a Prick - selections this week include BBC Radio 5 Live and The Daily Mail's Political Commentator Dan Hodges
  • (55:30) Now for some Good news - we got rather intense picking pricks, so let's lift up those spirits with some good news
  • (1:07:10) Time for the Virtual Pub Quiz - today marks the 41st anniversary of Garfield's first comic strip, so we have a quiz about cartoons and comics from our childhood! Plus we find out we're terrible at singing the Pokemon theme tune and we are played out by the amazing Tommy Down.

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Show Links

Boris U-Turn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53065806

Plane makeover: https://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnsons-jet-gets-austin-powers-makeover-12007923

Moody's Prick: BBC Radio 5 Live

Jason's Prick: https://twitter.com/DPJHodges/status/1272900907747946496

Ben's Good News: http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-what-is-the-breakthrough-treatment-dexamethasone-and-what-are-its-side-effects-12008173

Lindsey's Good News: https://nerdbot.com/2020/06/07/jason-paige-parodies-the-pokemon-theme-to-fit-covid-19-times/

Jason's Good News: https://blog.playstation.com/category/ps5/

Jun 19, 202001:25:02
Let's talk about race. We need to drink more Yorkshire Tea and another Birthday celebration!

Let's talk about race. We need to drink more Yorkshire Tea and another Birthday celebration!

We didn't talk about it last week, but it's time we have an honest conversation about race and racism #BlackLivesMatter. Grab a drink as we have plenty to talk about in The Virutal Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode

  • (0:00) We welcome you all back to The Virtual Pub and celebrate another Birthday on the team with some awkward "would you rather" questions!
  • (26:00) It's time to pick a prick - including an American Mum who ruins a British cuppa tea, a Tory councillor in Derbyshire who hid a clearly racist bust and people who looked at examples of blackface being apologised for and askwed "what about White Chicks?"
  • (1:08:26) Now, for some good news - after having a deep conversation about race and racism, we talk about how Yorkshire Tea and PG Tips deserve praise, how the UK has not used a single bit of fossil fuel for two months and the amazing work of Chester Zoo.
  • (1:21:10) And onto the Virtual Pub Quiz, plus amazing music from Neuromantics

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Links

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jun/09/derbyshire-towns-bust-of-black-man-seized-by-defiant-locals

https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/09/u-s-mum-sparks-outrage-12824033/

https://www.indy100.com/article/white-chicks-blackface-little-britain-film-television-racism-9558671

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52973089

https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2020/06/09/iceland-supermarket-has-adopted-chester-zoos-penguins-bid-save-struggling-venue-12827623/amp/

https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/03/tattoo-artists-offer-cover-designs-industrys-predators-free-12792488/

Jun 12, 202001:37:03
I just turned 30 (help)! Social distancing goes out the window and Desert Island Crisps. #BlackLivesMatter

I just turned 30 (help)! Social distancing goes out the window and Desert Island Crisps. #BlackLivesMatter

On the week that Jason turned 30, a lot of stuff happened! So grab a drink and pull up a chair, as we talk about a good chunk of it in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode

  • (0:00) - We talk briefly about the #BlackLivesMatter movement. There are far more important black voices on this topic that we listen to, and want to spotlight. Links available below in the show links.
  • (1:24) - We open what is going to be a really unique episode. One of the team (Jason) has turned 30, so we kick off a birthday celebration and a new segment named "Desert Island Crisps." What three types and flavours of Crisps would you be happy to be stranded on a desert island with?
  • (31:30) - It's time to pick a prick! We've got some good ones this week, including the beach goers at Durdle Door, Bristol Gin and a messy situation of pricks when it comes to the horrible situation around Harry Dunn.
  • (54:08) - Time for some good news. Now that we've got all the bad people out our system, there are some lovely stories this week. Particular shout out to the incredible Tobias Weller!
  • (1:02:24) - As agreed between us, the birthday boy or girl hosts a pub quiz about themselves. Time for you to get to know a little more about Jason! Plus final shout outs and to play us out, we’ve got the ferocious sound of Grimsby-based Mint, and their song “Goodbye Beautiful” - a pretty in-your-face urge to more action on climate change and political injustice. 
  • (1:27:54) - A little something extra for my friends and family...

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Jun 05, 202001:31:14
How to have an eye test (according to Dominic Cummings), football's coming home and conspiracy theories

How to have an eye test (according to Dominic Cummings), football's coming home and conspiracy theories

Specsavers? Should've gone to Barnard Castle for your eye test, at least that's what Dominic Cummings is recommending. Grab a drink and pull up a chair, as we have a lot to talk about in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode (with time signatures if you want to skip forward):

  • We get into how our weeks have been
  • (07:59) Football's coming home - why we're getting excited about sports returning soon 
  • (28:15) Time to pick a prick - we talk about *that* Dominic Cummings story 
  • (52:03) Some good news - plenty of wholesomeness to talk about from this week
  • And finally, a pub quiz and our unsigned artist

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented Babe Punch for their song. Check them out on Spotify 

May 29, 202001:15:32
The Daily Mail is RACIST!? Boomer Karen is at it again and Pygmy Hippos are adorable

The Daily Mail is RACIST!? Boomer Karen is at it again and Pygmy Hippos are adorable

Is The Daily Mail racist? How many Simpsons references can we make in one show? And how good is the quizmaster at rapping? Grab a drink and find out in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

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On this week's episode:

  • Another instalment of F*ck The Daily Mail - They are on a warpath against...teachers? Plus they're front page is either a serious case of accidental racism, or something more sinister...
  • We pick pricks - featuring a bar in Ireland that compared the lockdown to Auschwitz, and an over-entitled Karen who hates everybody that buys flour and accuses them of making her starve, because she can't bake bread (as she never buys ready-made stuff).
  • Some good news - The amazing spirit of human ingenuity on full show in the restaurant industry and how the animal kingdom has thrived in our absence from the world.
  • All wrapped up with a pub quiz

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented Neverman for their song 'Ibiza 98!' Check them out on Spotify 

Show Notes

F*ck The Daily Mail: https://twitter.com/MrJasonEngland/status/1261193354773135360

Moody's Prick: https://mobile.twitter.com/clapifyoulikeme/status/1256693304407752708

Thorpe's Prick: https://www.buzz.ie/news/popular-dublin-bars-apology-holocaust-comparison-dice-bar-lead-balloon-369019

Lindsey's good news: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/its-a-boy-san-diego-zoo-announces-birth-of-endangered-pygmy-hippo/2304231/?fbclid=IwAR1JCH-R1kFM5KuiwE8QTvYV79bDRFq5B5eHEvabkMZOvsGeOu2gxDVlTJ8

Jason's good news: https://secretnyc.co/amsterdam-restaurant-social-distancing-greenhouses/?fbclid=IwAR0nksC0JTHeCI2hyHV42DrAN9nnGQFwHe_LVwtUAivNz1DtnzyBslYkbbc

Dalby's good news: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kansas-city-penguins-visit-art-museum-during-lockdowns/

May 22, 202001:24:06
BoJo eases the lockdown. What does "Stay Alert" actually mean? Are Tories trying to pass the blame for coronavirus spread onto us?

BoJo eases the lockdown. What does "Stay Alert" actually mean? Are Tories trying to pass the blame for coronavirus spread onto us?

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Boris Johnson has begun his plan to ease the lockdown with a rather confusing request to "stay alert," causing us to wonder if he even knows how a virus works? Also, are the Tories trying to pass the blame for coronavirus spread onto the people? Grab a drink and let's chat in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

Also on this week's episode:

  • We pick the biggest pricks of the week - including Dan Hodges at The Daily Mail, another person who wasted supermarket delivery slots for tonic water and champagne and The Freedom Movement (which we found out after recording is owned by Britain First's own criminal Jayda Fransen
  • Another lightning round of good news - including the mayor of Flavourtown himself and a kid detective who handed over $100,000 back to the police
  • And we sign off with another classic pub quiz

Thanks to Greg and Leo for jumping in at the last minute! Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented Forever in the Making for their song 'End of watch!' Check them out.

LINKS

Government guidelines around lockdown easing https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Jason's prick https://twitter.com/DPJHodges/status/1259390996711903232

Leo's prick https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/murderer-vandals-daub-offensive-graffiti-4128270.amp

Moody's prick - a lived experience

Greg's prick https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/mass-gatherings-across-uk-saturday-18243968

Thorpe's prick http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-one-leader-looks-hell-bent-on-turning-covid-19-into-a-catastrophe-for-his-country-11985736

Jason's good news https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/guy-fieri-raises-more-than-20-million-for-restaurant-workers-affected-by-coronavirus-1234602930/

Leo's good news https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam

Moody's good news https://www.yahoo.com/news/teenager-aspiring-detective-returns-135-163432794.html

Greg's good news https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seagulls-on-empty-strees-rediscovered-their-wild-side/

May 15, 202001:24:58
Don't trust the Government's new contact tracing app, Matt Hancock = sexist arsehole & 5,000 candles in the wind

Don't trust the Government's new contact tracing app, Matt Hancock = sexist arsehole & 5,000 candles in the wind

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Should you trust the Government's new Coronavirus contact tracing app? No. Grab a drink and find out why in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

On this week's episode:

  • We pick the biggest pricks of the week - including Matt Hancock telling a female MP to watch her tone and people who waste online supermarket delivery slots with pointless orders like 15 single cans of beer.
  • The Government's new track and trace app, explained in a way we can all understand by special guest and developer extraordinaire Kris Athi - what is it, why it's been built in a suspicious way (almost as if they want to track you after the pandemic) and why you shouldn't download it.
  • And we run a lightning round of some good news, capped off with a quiz.

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented Ishani for her song 'Unkind Vibrations!' Check her out.

Show Notes

Jason's Prick: https://twitter.com/doctor_oxford/status/1257676399013507075

Moody's Prick: no link. A lived experience!

Good News

Jason's Good News: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/05/04/this-man-posts-daily-bad-dad-joke-his-front-yard-people-groan-they-love-it/?utm_source=reddit.com

Lindsey's Good News: https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-welcomes-adorable-cubs-among-4095699

Dalby's Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/parks-and-rec-cast-raises-3m-for-covid-rel

May 09, 202001:13:12
A Mushroom Canoe!? The boss of Ryanair is being a dick and Animal Crossing Immigration control

A Mushroom Canoe!? The boss of Ryanair is being a dick and Animal Crossing Immigration control

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Can you build a canoe out of growing mushrooms? This question and more answered in The Virtual Pub - the perfect podcast for those who miss going to the pub in this particular pandemic.

On this week's episode:

  • We pick pricks from the news of the week - including the boss of Ryanair, a twitch streamer shaming fans into paying her and DC Comics for waving a middle finger to social distancing laws.
  • Some good news gets shared, to remind you all is not terrible - including an EXCLUSIVE scoop on an Animal Crossing wedding, growing a canoe out of mushrooms and the amazing charity work of the Scouts.
  • And we reminisce about discontinued drinks in our uni days with the first ever guest in The Virtual Pub - Mark Adams who hosts the podcast "Don't Say The C Word"

Please support the show by subscribing and leaving us a good review! Join as we record it live on twitch.tv/mrjasonengland and get in touch by emailing me at jason@newrisingmedia.com!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented Stealing Signs for their song 'The Coast,' brightening up everyone's day! Check them out on Spotify 


Show Notes


Pick a Prick

Moody's Prick https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/22/ryanair-boss-says-airline-wont-fly-with-idiotic-social-distancing-rules

Jason's Prick https://youtu.be/XsvDbFxDS8M.

Lindsey's Prick https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/11491985/stockpile-ppe-equipement-coronavirus/

Mark's Prick https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/04/17/dc-returns-to-comic-book-stores-tuesday-april-28


Good News

Jason's Good News: coming soon to newrisingmedia.com

Mark's Good News: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/scouts-at-home/scouts-helping-others/hike-to-the-moon/

Dalby's Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-finds-calling-building-arcade-games-in-lockdown/

Lindsey's Good News: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/covid-19-restrictions-might-boost-leatherback-sea-turtle-nesting-180974728/

Moody's Good News: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/student-grows-canoe-out-of-mushrooms/

May 01, 202001:16:07
Novak Djokovic is an anti-vaxxer, dogging in a social distancing world and a flamingo escaped the zoo

Novak Djokovic is an anti-vaxxer, dogging in a social distancing world and a flamingo escaped the zoo

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How do you go dogging in a social distancing world? This and more answered in The Virtual Pub - bringing you the laughs of leaving work on Friday, heading straight to the pub and posing ridiculous questions in podcast form.

On this week's episode:

  • We pick the biggest pricks of the week and get rather angry about it - it's a close tie between them all, including Guido Fawkes, Novak Djokovic and George Hankin
  • After cooling down after a heated segment, we share some amazing stories (that get the presenter choked up)
  • And we end with our weekly pub quiz!

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Special thanks to the incredibly talented S.T. Manville for his Nottingham Unsigned submission, named "Little Victories." 

Show Notes

Moody's prick https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52370352

Lindsey's prick https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-52371577

Dalby's prick https://twitter.com/jdpoc/status/1252266724449230848?s=19 

Jason's prick https://twitter.com/MediaGuido/status/1251088214015827968

Ben's prick https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-novak-djokovic-reveals-hes-an-anti-vaxxer-and-it-may-stop-his-return-to-tennis-11975846


Good news stories:

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/blind-mice-see-again-thanks-to-synthesizing-method-for-lost-cells/

https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesome/comments/g5bjfy/after_noticing_that_ken_slept_with_a_photo_of_his/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/18380628.flamingo-spotted-castle-hill-escaping-dudley-zoo/

Apr 24, 202001:10:40
We miss watching sports in pubs - The lock-in BONUS EPISODE

We miss watching sports in pubs - The lock-in BONUS EPISODE

Welcome to the lock-in - a series of bonus episodes from The Virtual Pub team.

When we record The Virtual Pub live every Wednesday 8PM BST on Twitch, a lot gets cut out of the main episode. So with these bonus episodes, we hope to give you a midweek laugh with the unscripted off-cuts and segments that don't make it into Friday's show.

This week, we reminisce about one of our favourite pub activities - watching live sport.

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Apr 21, 202029:49
Eamonn Holmes is a bit of a prick, polygonal Anne Robinson and the amazing 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for the NHS by walking his garden

Eamonn Holmes is a bit of a prick, polygonal Anne Robinson and the amazing 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for the NHS by walking his garden

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Welcome back to The Virtual Pub - bringing you the laughs of leaving work on Friday and heading straight to the pub in podcast form. 

On this episode

We pick the biggest pricks in the news this week, share some heartwarming good stories, have a laugh at each other's expense and Dalby hosts another amazing pub quiz!

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Show note links

Jason's prick pick https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52279109

Moody's prick pick https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2020/04/10/ticketmaster-quietly-changes-refund-policy/

Thorpe's prick pick https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-52276004

Dalby's prick pick https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/14/kyle-larson-fired-after-nascar-driver-uses-n-word-during-virtual-race

Lindsey's prick pick https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-52304832/coronavirus-michigan-protesters-defy-stay-at-home-order

Some good news

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/g0r721/one_of_the_players_in_the_online_community_for/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/barista-makes-free-drinks-for-essential-workers-from-windowsill/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52207809?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx2pk70323et/q&link_location=live-reporting-story

Special thanks to Nottingham's own Blanchard for their Song submission!

Apr 17, 202001:19:28
God works in mysterious ways (according to Hulk Hogan), billionaires are wankers and some good news for once. Happy Bank Holiday!

God works in mysterious ways (according to Hulk Hogan), billionaires are wankers and some good news for once. Happy Bank Holiday!

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Happy Easter Bank Holiday everyone! The weather is amazing and we're bringing serious sunny beer garden vibes to The Virtual Pub.

On this episode:

  • Find out what happens when you get drunk in Newcastle
  • We take our picks for Dick of the Week
  • We gather some good news to show you not everything is as bad as you think
  • And Dalby gives us a Pokemon quiz, with a result nobody expected!

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Show note links

Jason's pick for dick of the week: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/09/hedge-funds-raking-in-billions-during-coronavirus-crisis

Moody's pick for dick of the week: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/10/french-police-turn-back-private-jet-of-holidaymakers-from-uk

Thorpe's pick for dick of the week: https://www.ibtimes.com/maybe-we-dont-need-vaccine-social-media-reacts-hulk-hogans-instagram-post-about-covid-2955062

Dalby's pick for dick of the week: https://twitter.com/Bob0Mar/status/1248242433923502080?s=19

Lindsey's pick for dick of the week: https://twitter.com/gmpcitycentre/status/1247593460846202883?s=21

Some good news:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-shropshire-52160490/coronavirus-dj-entertains-shropshire-neighbours-from-driveway?intlink_from_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftopics%2Fcx2pk70323et%2Fuplifting-stories&link_location=live-reporting-map

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-52190105/coronavirus-happy-birthday-sung-to-man-100-by-neighbours-on-street?intlink_from_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftopics%2Fcx2pk70323et%2Fuplifting-stories&link_location=live-reporting-map

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-52120053?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx2pk70323et/uplifting-stories&link_location=live-reporting-story


Special thanks to Nottingham's own Too Piste for their Song submission for the end!

Apr 11, 202001:18:13
F*ck The Daily Mail, Coronavirus conspiracy theories and UK festival season alternatives

F*ck The Daily Mail, Coronavirus conspiracy theories and UK festival season alternatives

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Hope you've all been staying safe throughout week 2 of the lockdown - we've got plenty of news to cover!

  • Part 2 of F*ck The Daily Mail 
  • Nottingham Unsigned: we shine a spotlight on the talented Silk Roots
  • Coronavirus conspiracy theories
  • We all reminisce about Festival season for far too long

And it is all capped off with a Simpsons Pub Quiz with a twist...

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Jason's shoutout: openkitchens.co.uk

Lindsey's shoutout: http://whoneeds.live/

iHeart virtual festival: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52089107

Apr 04, 202001:44:42
BoJo gets corona, we hate wetherspoons and boomers are wild

BoJo gets corona, we hate wetherspoons and boomers are wild

We can't go to the pub right now, so get a can out the fridge and we'll bring the pub to you. Welcome to the first ever episode of The Virtual Pub.

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It's been a wild week of news, and we're covering it all (don't expect every episode to be this long)!

  1. Boris Johnson gets Coronavirus!?
  2. Wetherspoons CEO is a dick
  3. F*ck The Daily Mail
  4. The future of sports in a fan-free world
  5. Culture Corner - how's wrestling coping to the change

And it is all capped off with a Pub Quiz that we all do terribly at!

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Petition: http://chng.it/dT5mQTjdRR

Mar 28, 202001:59:44