Topic: Nightlife

3 chapters across the catalog

Going For Gold - The Wrap Up #47
39:34 - 43:15

Going For Gold - The Wrap Up #47

Jägermeister Shots, Social Blagging and Zebedee Nickname

During the Classical Ibiza festival, a host managed to secure extra Jägermeister shots by befriending the bartender. After winning a challenge to "neck" a large shot, he returned to his group in a highly energetic state, leading his girlfriend's friends to nickname him "Zebedee" after the character from The Magic Roundabout. The story highlights the unpredictable nature of social interactions and the physical effects of high-proof spirits.

They Think It's All Over - The Wrap Up #34
24:49 - 28:10

They Think It's All Over - The Wrap Up #34

Cost of Nightlife, Inflation and Expensive Cocktails

The conversation shifts to the rising cost of a night out, contrasting modern prices with the era when £20 could cover drinks and a kebab. They recount an anecdote from London where two Pina Coladas cost £30, leading to a discussion on how patrons are paying for the "ambience" and social atmosphere of a venue rather than just the liquid in the glass.

What Women Want Men To Know About Abuse And Sexual Harassment
26:42 - 30:32

What Women Want Men To Know About Abuse And Sexual Harassment

Nightlife Safety, Unwanted Physical Contact and the M&M Analogy

The conversation shifts to the normalization of groping and rubbing in bars and clubs, particularly when alcohol is involved. Glenn uses the "bowl of M&Ms" analogy to explain why women are wary of all men: if one M&M in a bowl is poisonous, you wouldn't eat any of them. This illustrates the constant "radar" women must maintain in social environments to ensure their safety.