Ailments, Ales and Aliens

Oct 24 2024 29 ep. 45 mins 2
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3 retired old guys (plus the occasional guest contributor) discuss their latest health issues, hot topics, TV/Films and Hearts football news/reviews - oh and sample the worlds finest ales in various Edinburgh pubs.

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Perth! - A Summer Trip - Special Bonus Edition - Episode 27

Oct 24 2024 52 mins  
Perth! It's not Camelot, but we gave it a try.3 pensioners, 3 pubs - usual summer chat from us. Perth ...try harder!.Enjoy!

Staggs Musselburgh - Episode 26

Oct 24 2024 43 mins  
We return!After an extended hiatus, your favourite 3 pensioners (Garry Kerr, Jimmy Auld & Michael Hogg) return to talk health, football (dear god!) and what we are watching.Interesting afternoon, its normally a great space for sound in the back room at Staggs, but we were joined (interrupted ?) by a man, his daughter of 5, a dog and something else!Superb beer as always and the

Euro 2024 Scotland Special - Athletic Arms Scotland "Horsed" Edition

Jun 16 2024 31 mins  
A special A,A&A Euros Edition, recorded just prior to Euro 2024's opening fixture - Germany V Scotland.The game should be forgotten, but join us as we remember Scotland's previous sojourns into major football tournaments...its not a happy tale overall, but there are a few highlights.

Cloisters Bar - Episode 24

May 10 2024 67 mins  
A detailed hearing of our collective Ailments this month as we are joined by Heart of Midlothian Content Manager, Robert Borthwick. (ouch, his ankle!)An analysis of this season (it's not quite finished!) and the season/Euros to come.Latest TV/Film recommendations all washed down with some great beer.(Cryo Jarl!😳) https://untappd.com/b/fyne-ales-cryo-jarl/5740831Super service fro

The Golden Rule - Episode 23

Apr 25 2024 51 mins  
A downbeat start after Hearts Scottish Cup Semi-Final loss to Rangers on Sunday...but we warm up nicely to bring you our take on that game, our current health picture and what we have been watching across Films and TV. Includes reviews of Civil War, Fallout on Prime Video, Shogun on Disney +, Ripley & Rebel Moon on Netflix...plus we recommend a Podcast called Dial F for Footbal

The Jolly Judge - Episode 22

Apr 09 2024 56 mins  
Our usual mix of health, football and TV and movie updates. Enjoy!Recorded in one of the Old Town (Edinburgh) great pubs....if a bit touristy. Good sound quality.

The Guildford Bar - Episode 21

Feb 27 2024 52 mins  
Usual health check ins, a detailed analysis of the ales we drink, the football we have been watching and the movies/TV we have enjoyed - all over the past month.The A,A & A crew pay tribute to the late Jimmy Kerr.This recording took place in the famous sunken table within the Guildford Bar in Edinburgh. Do visit the pub as it is one of Edinburgh's best!

Bennets Bar - Episode 20

Jan 29 2024 50 mins  
We take a serious turn after our Xmas and New Year break, as we interview our old Modern Studies teacher from the 70's - Alex Wallace.Alex tells us about life at Craigroyston back then, the clog 'infestation', the moustaches and the camaraderie of the staff room. His career highlight as eventual Head Teacher of James Gillespies High School (including his initial reception) as well

Kays Bar - Episode 19

Nov 30 2023 59 mins  
On a freezing afternoon in Edinburgh, your intrepid podcasters sought out solace with some real ale and it took 5 attempts to get into a good pub in Edinburgh's New Town. Our original choice (The Cumberland Bar) didn't open - like other pubs post-covid - until late in the afternoon....so Kays Bar it is. (Great pub, fantastic, consistently high quality beers!)Good sound in this one,

The Windsor - Episode 18

Oct 27 2023 44 mins  
We kept the Hearts V Celtic talk to a minimum (for obvious reasons) this month as we visited the Windsor (formerly 'The Windsor Buffet) top end of Leith Walk (Elm Row) for a change.Mental health is high on our agenda, but not just because of the plight Hearts are in.Scotland qualify for back to back Euro's and the usual round up of what we are watching on TV.Enjoy!