{"podcast":{"title":"The Tailoring Talk Magazine","slug":"the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942","podcast_index_feed_id":1382942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/687907cab93bd5454dcade35","website_url":"https://www.robertorevillalondon.com/blog","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/687907cab93bd5454dcade35/show-cover.jpeg","author":"Roberto Revilla London","episode_count":264,"summary":"The Tailoring Talk Magazine is where style meets substance - a podcast stitched together by three friends with very different day jobs and one shared obsession: great conversations. Hosted by Roberto Revilla (bespoke tailor & entrepreneur), Jon Evans (teacher), and Alex Hansford (tech specialist), we cover everything from style and success to movies, pop culture, and real life. Expect deep dives, hot takes, and lots of laughs as we explore the things that matter - and the things that entertain. Whether we're reviewing the latest blockbuster, unpacking life lessons, or helping you dress for success, one thing’s guaranteed: raw, honest opinions and zero BS. If you’re passionate about film, fashion, and figuring it all out - or just love hanging out with good people - hit follow and join the conversation. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Come for the chat, stay for the friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T16:20:38.075020+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942"},"episode":{"title":"Project Hail Mary, Holy Grail Batteries & Who’s Playing Bond Next?","slug":"project-hail-mary-holy-grail-batteries-who-s-playing-bond-next","published_at":"2026-04-14T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942/project-hail-mary-holy-grail-batteries-who-s-playing-bond-next","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-tailoring-talk-magazine/episodes/project-hail-mary-holy-grail-batteries-whos-playing-bond-nex","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/687907cab93bd5454dcade35/e/69dbcd8baf4db69e0db07228/media.mp3","summary":"247 Another unscripted Sunday catch-up, and this time Roberto is behind the wheel of his new Mini Electric - loving every second of it - while Jon is still waiting for his Nissan to be returned after nine months in a dealership. Life is unfair. We cover a lot of ground this week, from a film you absolutely need to see to a battery technology that could change EVs forever. Today’s conversation covers: •Jon’s Nissan saga update - nine months since the car was towed for repairs and still no resolution; a surprise service appointment, a head mechanic who said things he definitely shouldn’t have, and how filing a Financial Ombudsman case suddenly made Nissan very interested in picking up the phone •Mini Electric vs BMW M2 - Roberto drove the M2 to Sussex mid-week for speed and efficiency, but the car he keeps finding excuses to drive is the Mini; real-world range (150–170 miles), motorway behaviour, remote parking via phone, and why driving silently past school parents in idling Range Rovers is deeply satisfying •Project Hail Mary - both Roberto and Jon are evangelical about the Ryan Gosling sci-fi film; practical effects, an emotionally hopeful story, and why it might deserve a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nomination; Roberto’s slightly dodgy viewing arrangement and why he booked Odeon tickets anyway to clear his conscience •Solid-state battery breakthrough - Finnish startup Donut Lab claims the holy grail: a battery with 400Wh/kg energy density (roughly double current lithium-ion), a potential 5–8 minute full charge, unlimited lifespan, and performance unaffected by heat or cold; if it works, this is the tipping point that makes petrol cars obsolete •Cheshire road trip in the Mini - Roberto is planning to drive the Mini Electric up to Rookery Hall and the Bentley factory…","meta_description":"247 Another unscripted Sunday catch-up, and this time Roberto is behind the wheel of his new Mini Electric - loving every second of it - while Jon is stil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1700,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942/episodes/project-hail-mary-holy-grail-batteries-who-s-playing-bond-next/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tailoring-talk-magazine-1382942/project-hail-mary-holy-grail-batteries-who-s-playing-bond-next.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}