Grab your neon glow sticks and prepare for a sugar rush! This week on Tall Boy Radio, we’re taking a sticky, neon-colored trip down memory lane.

Beans and Gaz are joined by a very special guest—Beans’ brother, Jon—to tackle the definitive "Alcopop Challenge." We’re revisiting the drinks that defined (and occasionally ruined) our youth to see if they hold up today or if they belong firmly in the 90s.

We subject our adult palates to a gauntlet of synthetic flavors, including:

• The Classics: Reef, WKD Blue, Smirnoff Ice, and the legendary Bacardi Breezer.

• The Heavy Hitters: MD 20/20 (Kiwi and Lemon flavor—yes, it’s as green as it sounds).

• The Modern Chaos: VK shots and the high-octane Soopa Hooch.

To settle the age-old debate of whether these drinks are marketed toward adults or adolescents, we’ve brought in a consultant: Beans’ daughter, Matilda. While she stays strictly away from the tasting, she provides an unfiltered look at the packaging and branding. Does a bright blue bottle with a lightning bolt scream "Sophisticated Adult" or "Teenager’s Secret Stash"? Her verdict might surprise you.

It’s not all fun and neon tongues. We take a terrifying deep dive into the sugar content and calorie counts of these liquid desserts. We’ll break down exactly how much damage one bottle of "Blue" does to your health goals.

In a move that defies both logic and medical advice, we finish the episode by mixing every single drink on the table into one glass. Can we create a masterpiece of mixology, or have we just invented the world's most efficient way to get a headache?

Join us for the ratings, the regrets, and the ultimate sugar crash.

Note: Please drink responsibly. Unlike us, you have to wake up tomorrow.

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In this high-stakes episode of Tall Boy Radio, Beans and Gaz step out of the usual pub banter and into the shadowy world of elite protection. Joining the boys in the studio is Andrew G. Nelson, a retired NYPD Sergeant whose career reads more like a Hollywood thriller than a standard beat.

For years, Nelson was the man standing between the world's most influential figures and potential chaos. From the spiritual gravity of Pope John Paul II to the political firestorms surrounding President Bill Clinton and Yasser Arafat, Andrew provides a rare, behind-the-curtain look at what it’s really like to "keep the peace" when the whole world is watching.

• The Weight of the Badge: What goes through your mind when you’re responsible for the safety of a Pontiff or a President?

• The Art of the Detail: Andrew breaks down the logistical nightmares and split-second decision-making required for high-level dignitary protection in the "Capital of the World."

• From Sirens to Stories: How a career on the front lines of the NYPD transitioned into a prolific life as an author. With 15 books under his belt, Andrew discusses how he captures the grit and reality of police work on the page.

• Unfiltered Memoirs: The guys get Andrew to spill on the personalities behind the titles—who was the easiest to guard, and who kept the detail on their toes?

Whether you're a true crime junkie, a history buff, or just someone who loves a good story from a man who’s seen it all, this is one episode you can't afford to miss. Grab a cold one and settle in for a masterclass in security, service, and storytelling.

"In my line of work, a good day is when absolutely nothing happens. But you have to be ready for the second that changes." — Andrew G. Nelson

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Perfect Pawn: 1 (James Maguire): Amazon.co.uk: Nelson, Andrew G.: 9780991129713: Books

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Grab a cold one and settle in. This week on Tall Boy Radio, Beans sits down with a man who has looked into the eyes of some of the most dangerous individuals in American history. We are joined by Retired FBI Special Agent Raymond J. Carr for an masterclass in criminal profiling, persistence, and the reality of the "long game."

With a career spanning three decades, Ray takes us inside the high-stakes world of the Bureau, from the grisly task of tracking a serial killer to the meticulous decades-long hunt for a criminal mastermind.

• The Genesee River Killer: Ray discusses the investigation into Arthur Shawcross, the "Monster of the Genesee." We dive into the psychological toll of tracking a serial killer and the breakthrough moments that finally brought a predator to justice.

• The Friday Night Bank Robber: For 30 years, Carl Gugasian was a ghost. Ray recounts the incredible story of the most prolific bank robber in U.S. history—a man who committed over 50 robberies with military precision.

• 30 Years on the Run: We go deep into Ray’s book, 30 Years on the Run: The Hunt for the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History. Ray explains how Gugasian managed to evade the law for so long and the evidenc and profiling that finally cracked the case wide open.

• Life in the Bureau: Beyond the headlines, Ray shares what it’s actually like to live the life of a Special Agent. It’s not always like the movies, but as you’ll hear, sometimes the reality is even more intense.

"You don't just catch guys like Carl Gugasian by luck. You catch them by being more patient than they are." — Raymond J. Carr

Raymond J. Carr served as an FBI Special Agent for 30 years, specializing in violent crimes and profiling. Since retiring, he has become a sought-after consultant and author, providing a rare glimpse into the mechanics of federal investigations and the psychology of the criminal mind.

Find Ray’s Book:

• 30 Years on the Run: The Hunt for the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History (Available at all major book retailers).

Find Ray's podcast here:

Cold Red Podcast: Gripping True Crime Stories by Retired FBI Agents | Listen Now

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