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The postman finally turns up, Roberto rips open the package convinced it's the new 007 First Light game... and it's a sample of curtain track. From there it only gets better.This is a totally candid, unfiltered weekend catch-up between Roberto and his Tailoring Talk Magazine co-host Jon Evans, recorded in one take, warts and all. Jon's been playing IO Interactive's new James Bond game 007 First Light for three days. Roberto's still waiting for his copy. So instead they get stuck into the thing that's actually turned Roberto's head: the watch.Omega has released the first-ever James Bond chronograph, the Seamaster Diver 300M "007 First Light", a real watch you can buy for just shy of £8,000, designed from the ground up for the game. In this bonus episode the two of them get into:Why a Bond watch is coming from a video game and not a filmHow the watch works as an actual gadget inside the game, and the Q Branch scene where you choose your ownWhether it's a cynical cash grab or a genuinely clever bit of Omega marketingThe big problem: it's NOT a limited edition, unlike Roberto's Casino Royale (1 of 10,007) and the SPECTRE (1 of 7,007)Whether it'll still become a collector's piece, and Jon's bold claim that the game itself belongs in the Bond canon alongside the filmsRoberto's "biggish birthday" and the portrait in the atticRoberto's full written review and the companion YouTube video will go deeper on the specs, the heritage, and whether it's a future classic. Subscribe here and on YouTube so you don't miss it!Got an opinion on the watch, the game, or whether Bond and gaming should mix? We want to hear it: tailoringtalkpodcast@gmail.comRead the full review on the blog: https://www.robertorevillalondon.com/blog/omega-007-first-light-seamaster-tailor-reviewWatch the YouTube version: https://youtube.com/@tailoringtalkmagazineOmega 007 First Light official page: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watches/seamaster/diver-300-m/007-first-light/productOmega, 007 First Light, James Bond, Seamaster, Bond watch, luxury watches, IO Interactive, Bond game, watch review, Casino Royale Omega, SPECTRE watch, bespoke tailoring, menswear, Tailoring Talk, candid podcast, video game watch

Jon Evans takes the mic for a solo Tailoring Talk Magazine tech episode, looking ahead to Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 and asking the big question: can Apple finally make Siri matter again?WWDC26 may not be about a shiny new Mac, headset or surprise hardware reveal. This year, the real story could be much bigger: whether Apple can turn Apple Intelligence into something people actually use every day.Jon breaks down the rumours around iOS 27, macOS 27, Watch OS 27, Vision OS 27 and the future of Siri, including reports of a dedicated Siri app, chat-style conversations, searchable history, favourites, Dynamic Island integration and a darker visual redesign.There’s also discussion of whether Apple could allow users to choose third-party AI services such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini as defaults for certain Apple Intelligence features, and why that would mark a fascinating shift for a company built around vertical integration.The episode also looks at Apple’s wider AI challenge. Apple has the hardware, software, chips, privacy story and ecosystem advantage, but Siri has spent years feeling behind the competition. If Apple can make Siri genuinely conversational, context-aware and useful across apps, Apple Intelligence suddenly starts to make sense. If not, WWDC26 could feel like another “wait until next year” moment.Also covered: iOS 27 refinements, Genmoji, Image Playground, AirPods settings, Google Cast in the EU, macOS productivity potential, Apple Watch health features, Vision Pro, Apple TV, the smart home and why new hardware may be minimal or absent at this year’s keynote.In this episode, Jon covers:Apple WWDC26 and what to expect from the keynote Why Siri may be the biggest story this year Rumoured iOS 27 features and refinements Apple Intelligence and third-party AI model choice ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Apple’s AI position macOS 27 and why AI may matter more on the Mac Watch OS 27 and future health features Vision OS 27 and the future of spatial computing Apple TV, HomePod and smart home speculation Why WWDC26 may be light on hardware Whether Apple can make AI feel private, personal and usefulTimestamps / chapter markers00:00 - Why WWDC26 may be Apple’s AI reckoning 00:20 - Welcome to Tailoring Talk Magazine 00:38 - WWDC26 date, keynote and platform updates 01:00 - Is this Apple’s AI comeback moment? 01:12 - The big Siri overhaul rumour 01:42 - A dedicated Siri app and chatbot-style conversations 02:10 - Can Siri become genuinely useful? 02:28 - Dark Siri redesign and Dynamic Island integration 02:40 - Third-party AI models inside Apple Intelligence 03:18 - Apple’s vertical integration meets the AI race 03:42 - iOS 27 as refinement rather than reinvention 04:10 - Genmoji, Image Playground and AirPods settings 04:32 - AirPlay alternatives, Google Cast and EU regulation 04:50 - macOS 27 and Liquid Glass refinements 05:20 - Siri and Apple Intelligence on the Mac 05:48 - Why AI could be more useful on Mac than iPhone 06:02 - Watch OS 27 and Apple Watch health updates 06:30 - Could AI turn Apple Health into a coach? 06:53 - Vision OS, TV OS and Apple’s wider platforms 07:22 - Vision Pro and spatial computing’s next step 07:44 - Apple TV, smart home and the need for better Siri 08:10 - Why WWDC26 may not be a hardware event 08:26 - Future hardware hints versus actual products 09:00 - Foldable iPhone, touchscreen Mac and smart display speculation 09:20 - Apple’s generative AI problem 09:48 - What Apple Intelligence has done so far 10:12 - Why Siri is the missing piece 10:38 - What Jon thinks Apple will actually announce 10:50 - Siri gets the biggest stage time 11:05 - Apple Intelligence becomes more modular 11:22 - iOS 27 as an AI-refinement release 11:38 - Why macOS 27 could be the most interesting update 11:52 - Why hardware will probably be minimal 12:08 - The real WWDC26 question: can Apple make AI useful? 12:28 - Are you excited for smarter Siri? 12:42 - Like, subscribe and closing thoughts

253 Bobby and Jon are back with another candid Tailoring Talk Magazine call, covering hot weather dressing, the return of office dress codes, Bobby’s Bentley factory visit, craftsmanship, AI fatigue, iPhone regrets, Apple rumours and why smartphones might be the root of all evil.The conversation begins with the practical problem of dressing well when it’s hot, including summer shorts, espadrilles, sliders, Jesus creepers and why office dress codes are starting to make a comeback after going too far the other way.That leads into a bigger discussion about dressing appropriately for your role, your environment and your audience, rather than simply defaulting to “wear a suit” or “wear whatever you like”. Bobby shares how he’s been helping companies think through modern dress codes in a more nuanced way, especially now that workplace expectations are shifting again.The main thread of the episode is Bobby’s recent private visit to the Bentley factory, where he hosted VIP clients and came away deeply inspired by the craftsmanship, process, detail and human skill behind each car. That sparks a wider conversation about why people value handmade things more once they understand what goes into them, and why showing the process behind bespoke tailoring could completely change how clients experience the workroom.From there, Bobby and Jon get into AI, authenticity and the likely return of appreciation for human-made work. They discuss whether AI is useful as a tool, where it becomes problematic, and why practical effects, handmade objects and real creative accidents still matter.As always, it’s candid, chaotic and only loosely on the rails.Timestamps00:00 - Scorchio, Harry Enfield and the heatwave00:48 - Jon’s difficult week and British stewardess behaviour01:51 - Hot weather, dogs and summer dressing problems02:32 - Jon’s heatwave outfit confession03:50 - Bobby’s off-duty dog-walking outfit04:23 - Shorts, trainers and espadrilles05:20 - Jesus creepers and visible feet in summer06:20 - Hot weather and office dress codes06:46 - Why workplace dress codes are coming back07:40 - Modern dress codes need nuance08:16 - Dressing appropriately for your role09:02 - Bentley factory visit and professional standards10:10 - Rookery Hall and the Bentley trip11:31 - The Bentley Bentayga and soft-close doors12:09 - Meeting the people behind the cars12:49 - Why Bentley’s craftsmanship moved Bobby13:10 - Reworking the Roberto Revilla London workroom experience14:08 - Showing clients the process behind the product15:26 - Building a visual journey into the workroom16:26 - AI, handmade work and the artisan resurgence17:28 - Practical effects and why Project Hail Mary feels real18:30 - Vinyl, cassettes and analogue nostalgia18:51 - The Boys and practical effects19:40 - Creative accidents versus perfect planning20:33 - Where AI helps and where it becomes dangerous21:00 - Jon’s AI workflow for teaching22:32 - Google AI and the foothills of the singularity22:58 - How seeing craft changes the client experience24:44 - Lost signal and revisiting the Bentley headrest story25:58 - Robots, Minis and mass production26:50 - Bobby’s BMW M2 finally gets a proper run28:14 - Why Bentley changed Bobby’s view of expensive cars29:03 - Ferrari interiors and Jony Ive design philosophy30:36 - iPhone 17 Pro Max damage and aluminium versus titanium31:38 - Bobby’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max usage32:36 - Why the iPhone Air makes sense as a work phone34:22 - Amazon deals and the MacBook Air bargain35:07 - Folding iPhone rumours35:42 - Would Bobby actually buy an iPhone Fold?37:02 - Jon’s anti-phone existential crisis37:37 - Phone fatigue and wanting to shut the curtains38:04 - Reading nights, music and fewer screens38:36 - Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods rumours39:25 - AirPods cameras, gestures and accessibility40:52 - What Jon wants from WWDC42:04 - A better Siri and Apple Intelligence43:40 - Washing up, domestic glamour and Bond First Light45:28 - Wrapping up

252 Bobby and Jon are back for another candid, unscripted Tailoring Talk Magazine catch-up, this time covering Bond First Light, Project Hail Mary, electric cars, Apple rumours, Netflix recommendations, Dune, Bentley track days and the continuing saga of Jon’s broken Nissan.Bobby and Jon return with another unscripted Tailoring Talk Magazine ramble, beginning with the upcoming Bond First Light game and somehow ending up with Apple rumours, folding iPads, Bentley track days, Netflix spy dramas and a Nissan dealership fire.This episode starts with a proper Bond and gaming catch-up as Bobby and Jon talk about why gaming has become therapy, why First Light might be the closest thing to new Bond for a while and whether the new 007 game looks more like Hitman, Uncharted or something in between.From there, things move into Project Hail Mary, including Bobby and Carolina’s trip to see it at the BFI IMAX in 70mm, why the film has become such a rewatchable favourite and why some stories deserve to be seen on the biggest screen possible.There’s also a healthy dose of electric car chat, including Bobby’s early verdict on the new MINI, automatic parking, EV range anxiety, Jon’s Kia EV3 plans and the truly ridiculous latest chapter in his long-running Nissan saga.Also discussed: Apple Focus Modes, using tech to separate work and home life, the BFI cinema experience, Billie Eilish cinema chaos, Dune, Denis Villeneuve’s future Bond film, Netflix recommendations, The Boys, Daredevil Born Again, Bentley track days, Apple racing livery, the rumoured iPhone Fold and whether a folding iPad would actually make more sense.As always, it’s candid, chaotic and completely unscripted.Timestamps / chapter markers00:00 - Hello, bonjour and guten tag00:32 - Bond First Light is almost here01:10 - Gaming as therapy and Bobby’s Bond fix02:17 - First Light gameplay: Hitman meets Uncharted03:11 - Marathon, Pragmata and Final Fantasy on Switch04:42 - Is the new Bond too chatty?05:39 - Bluff mode, NPCs and Bond problem-solving06:25 - Bond outfits, DLC and the deluxe edition08:31 - The gold Bond controller09:28 - Largale Ray’s Bond-style title sequence10:40 - Project Hail Mary at the BFI IMAX12:20 - Why Bobby loves Project Hail Mary so much13:01 - Seeing Project Hail Mary in 70mm15:20 - Blu-rays, streaming and owning films properly16:05 - Speed Racer in 4K17:54 - Carolina’s Project Hail Mary obsession19:17 - Jon’s Amazon hedge trimmer confession21:01 - What to do when Amazon refunds something that later appears22:45 - Bobby’s MINI EV verdict23:53 - Advanced parking and automatic reversing25:58 - Jon’s broken Nissan saga continues27:14 - The dealership fire and the Ombudsman case29:21 - MINI software updates, games and ITVX in the car30:30 - Kia EV3 and CarPlay Ultra31:01 - Bobby’s MacBook Air and work-life separation31:40 - Apple Focus Modes and separating work from home33:57 - Cinema etiquette and switching phones off35:13 - Why the BFI audience experience is better36:39 - Dune Messiah and Denis Villeneuve39:00 - When will the next Bond film actually arrive?41:37 - Legends on Netflix and spy drama recommendations43:02 - Netflix value, Three Body Problem and Rebel Moon45:22 - Daredevil Born Again, The Boys and Disney Plus46:29 - Bentley track day and factory tour plans47:29 - Phil Schiller’s Apple racing livery48:00 - iPhone Fold rumours49:02 - Folding iPads and naked iPad use49:58 - WWDC, Vision Pro and Steam gaming rumours50:52 - Wrapping upJames Bond, Bond First Light, 007, Project Hail Mary, BFI IMAX, electric cars, MINI EV, Kia EV3, Apple, iPhone Fold, WWDC, Dune, Denis Villeneuve, Netflix, The Boys, Daredevil Born Again, gaming, PlayStation, Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans

251 Bobby and Jon are back with another unscripted Tailoring Talk catch-up, covering everything from Bond First Light and the future of 007 to summer dressing, Tom Hardy on holiday, AI-generated content, old iPods and why everyone might secretly want a dumb phone again.In this episode, Roberto and Jon get into the strange state of modern entertainment and technology. There’s talk of Amazon’s Bond future, whether the next 007 era needs time to breathe, and why Bond First Light might be the closest we’re getting to a new Bond adventure for a while.They also wander into summer style territory, including linen, suede chukka boots and what men should actually wear when the weather gets hot but they still need to look smart. Then the conversation shifts into AI, authenticity, social media fatigue and whether we’re heading towards a resurgence of more human, handmade and analogue things.Also featuring: Tom Hardy ski trip stories, iPod nostalgia, AppleCare confusion, possible AirPods Pro cameras, the dream of a distraction-free music player and Jon’s very unexpected Nintendo Pikmin oven dish.In this episode:Roberto and Jon discuss:Bond First Light and the lack of new James Bond filmsThe future of the 007 franchise under AmazonSecret Service with Gemma ArtertonPragmata, Saros and SplatoonTom Hardy, Henry Cavill and dream tailoring clientsWhat men should wear in hot weatherLinen suits, suede chukka boots and James Bond summer styleAI-generated graphics, thumbnails and articlesWhy obvious AI writing feels lazyThe difference between AI as a tool and AI replacing authenticitySocial media fatigue and the “enshittification” of the internetOld iPods, Cover Flow and the appeal of dumb techApple rumours, iPhone Fold and AirPods Pro hand gesturesJon’s Pikmin gratin dish from NintendoChapters00:00 Summer Vibes and Entertainment Recommendations02:43 Bond Franchise and Future of Cinema06:01 Fashion Insights and Tailoring Preferences08:23 AI in Content Creation and Education11:41 The Role of AI in Art and Authenticity15:28 Social Media and Cultural Reflections19:16 Technology and Nostalgia23:35 Apple Innovations and Future PredictionsUseful links:Watch Tailoring Talk Magazine on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@tailoringtalkmagazineRoberto Revilla London:https://www.robertorevillalondon.comFollow Roberto Revilla London on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonFollow Tailoring Talk Magazine on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tailoringtalkmagazineListen, follow and shareIf you enjoyed this episode, follow Tailoring Talk Magazine wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a rating or review and share the episode with someone who enjoys menswear, movies, tech, Bond, Apple rumours or two friends talking complete nonsense with occasional useful insight.

250 What should men wear to a summer wedding?It sounds like a simple question, but as Roberto explains in this episode, it really isn’t. The right answer depends on whether you’re the groom or a guest, the dress code, the setting, the climate, the bride’s outfit, your own natural colouring, and how formal the day is meant to feel. That’s why so many men get it wrong by thinking “light linen suit” and trying to tick it off the to-do list.  In this episode, Roberto breaks down the framework he uses when helping clients get this right: When, Where and Who. From there, he explains how he thinks through formality, colour, fabric, shirt, tie and shoes, why the groom should complement and elevate the bride, how to build a versatile summer suit, and the biggest mistakes guests and grooms make. He also covers natural colouring, summer construction, breathability, and why timing matters far more than most men realise. In this episode:Why most men get summer wedding dressing wrongThe difference between dressing as a guest and dressing as a groomRoberto’s When, Where and Who frameworkHow to decide the right level of formalityWhy colour is about more than personal tasteHow the bride, venue and setting affect the groom’s outfitThe truth about light linen suitsNatural colouring and choosing the right shadesConstruction, breathability and comfort in summer tailoringWhat makes a versatile summer suitShoes, shirts and ties for a summer weddingThree warnings for wedding guestsThree warnings for groomsWhy timing matters if you want the best resultTimestamps: 00:00 Why men get this wrong 00:32 Guest vs groom 01:32 Why Roberto wants to know everything 02:48 When, Where and Who 03:42 The order Roberto thinks in 04:06 Choosing the right level of formality 05:00 Should the groom go three piece? 05:35 Colour, the bride and the setting 06:20 Why the groom should elevate the bride 07:13 Real wedding examples 08:00 The light linen suit mistake 08:49 Natural colouring explained 09:36 Warm vs cool colour families 10:14 Why the right colours matter 10:51 Fabric and construction 11:56 Shirts, ties and summer cloth 12:17 Dressing as a wedding guest 12:54 What makes a versatile summer suit? 14:14 Shoes, shirts and ties 15:17 Tie or no tie? 15:48 3 warnings for wedding guests 16:34 3 warnings for grooms 17:01 How early should you start? 17:55 Why Roberto’s process is different 18:17 The Christmas lights analogy 18:51 The short version 19:15 How the right outfit should feel 19:40 Final advice for grooms and guests 20:05 Trust your instincts 20:38 Call to action  If you’ve got a summer wedding coming up and want help getting on the right path, head to Roberto Revilla London and apply. And if you enjoyed the episode, make sure you follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

249 In this unscripted weekend episode of Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto and Jon somehow manage to go from a countryside bike ride to Project Hail Mary, from Apple launch queues to Greek Cypriot funerals, and from cinema etiquette to whether phones are quietly ruining modern life.Jon joins the call mid-cycle, complete with wind noise, hills, passing horses and the kind of rural soundtrack that makes it sound like he’s broadcasting from Victorian England. From there, the conversation turns to Project Hail Mary, why Ryan Gosling feels like perfect casting, why the film works so well on a second viewing and why some stories really do deserve to be seen in the cinema.Roberto then shares a very Apple story about how queuing for the iPad 2 at Brent Cross led to one of his closest friendships, before the episode takes a sharp turn into funeral etiquette, what happens when you trust the wrong person’s dress code advice and why arriving at a very formal funeral dressed for a “memorial” is the sort of nightmare Richard Curtis would have written for Hugh Grant.The main rant of the episode is all about phones. Phones at funerals. Phones at concerts. Phones in cinemas. Phones in restaurants. Phones at breakfast in five-star hotels when your partner is sitting right in front of you and you’re still staring into the glowing rectangle like a socially useless meerkat.There’s also talk of Jack White’s phoneless shows, the lost art of being present, whether phone use will one day become as socially frowned upon as smoking, old-school texting, T9 keyboards, Jon’s restaurant phone-stack rule and why your terrible low-light food photo is never going to beat the restaurant’s own Instagram shot.Also in the mix: Michael, Godzilla, trailers that give away too much and why a 30-second teaser is often more powerful than a three-minute plot summary.In This EpisodeRoberto and Jon discuss:Project Hail Mary and why it’s already worth watching againRyan Gosling’s performance and the emotional heart of the filmThe strange magic of Apple launch queuesHow the iPad 2 launch accidentally created a lifelong friendshipWhy Roberto ended up accidentally underdressed at a very formal funeralThe problem with phones ringing during serious momentsConcert phone bans and whether they make the experience betterCinema etiquette and why people can’t seem to sit still anymorePhones in restaurants and the death of basic table mannersThe phone-stack rule and why the first person to touch their phone should pay the billOld-school mobiles, expensive text messages and the pain of pre-T9 typingWhy modern trailers reveal far too muchMichael, Godzilla and upcoming cinema chat

248 Is Project Hail Mary the best science fiction film in years? Jon and Alex think it just might be - and they give it a full 5 out of 5.In this episode of the Tailoring Talk Magazine Podcast, Jon and Alex sit down to review Project Hail Mary, the big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel, starring Ryan Gosling as reluctant hero Ryland Grace. Jon went in completely fresh with no trailers watched, while Alex had just listened to the audiobook for the second time - making this a brilliant dual-perspective review for both book fans and film-first listeners.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode is split into two clear sections. The first half is completely spoiler-free - ideal if you haven't seen the film yet. We'll give you a clear verbal warning before we move into full spoilers.🎬 IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:• Spoiler-free first impressions — book fan vs. going in fresh• Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace — does he pull off the everyman scientist?• Tone and balance — comedy, emotion, hard science and heart• Is it accessible to non-sci-fi fans? (The "normie test")• Comparing it to Interstellar, The Martian and Arrival• [SPOILERS] The amnesia and flashback structure• [SPOILERS] The fate of the crew — coma, the gene question, and ambiguity• [SPOILERS] Rocky the alien — puppet vs CGI, and why it works• [SPOILERS] The Ryland and Rocky friendship — the emotional core of the film• [SPOILERS] Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt and that karaoke scene• [SPOILERS] The science — how accurate is it really?• [SPOILERS] Cinematography, aspect ratio, IMAX and practical sets• [SPOILERS] The mature decision NOT to force a romance• Book vs. film — which is better?• Where does it rank in modern sci-fi?• Final scores — both hosts give it 5/5 ⭐💬 We want to hear from you:Did Rocky work for you? Book fan or film-first - which do you prefer? And where does it sit alongside Interstellar, The Martian and Arrival?🎥 Watch the full video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UADjxbcxDb0📌 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Tailoring Talk Magazine.🎬 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction01:42 – Spoiler-Free First Impressions (Alex – Book Fan's View)03:40 – Spoiler-Free First Impressions (Jon – Going in Fresh)04:40 – Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace – Does He Work?06:01 – Tone: Balancing Comedy, Emotion & Science08:57 – Is It Accessible for Non-Sci-Fi Fans?10:23 – Comparing Project Hail Mary to Interstellar10:38 – ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING – Full Spoilers Begin Here ⚠️11:49 – The Amnesia / Flashback Structure13:01 – The Fate of the Crew (Coma & the Gene Question)14:50 – Ambiguous Endings in Modern Cinema16:19 – Ryland Grace as a Character – The Reluctant Hero17:14 – Ryan Gosling's Casting – Right for the Role?19:00 – Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt22:02 – Eva Stratt's Karaoke Scene23:35 – Rocky the Alien – Look, Puppetry & CGI25:30 – First Contact & Comparing to Arrival26:08 – The Ryland & Rocky Friendship (Emotional Heart of the Film)29:41 – The Audiobook Experience30:28 – The Science of the Film – How Accurate Is It?33:48 – Ryan Gosling's Performance Challenges (Talking to a Puppet)35:12 – Did the Film Capture What Book Fans Love?37:42 – Cinematography: Film Grain, Aspect Ratio & IMAX40:32 – The Film's Mature Decision (No Forced Romance)42:32 – Book vs Film: Which Is Better?43:48 – Where Does It Rank in Modern Sci-Fi?44:49 – Box Office & The Future of Hard Sci-Fi46:36 – Final Scores & Verdict (Both Give It 5/5 ⭐)47:32 – Outro & Call to Action

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 visit on 18th May and film the whole thing as a road trip vlog; expect at least two charging stops and a revisit of the earlier road trip format • Books & tech - Jon has finished the Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs biography (spoiler: sad ending) and moved on to Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Shards of Earth; the Lego Game Boy gets a playable upgrade via the BrickBoy Kickstarter mod; Jon is deep into Final Fantasy VII Integrade on the Nintendo Switch 2 • James Bond - First Light & casting rumours - the IO Interactive Bond game (007: First Light) is roughly six weeks away and Roberto cannot wait, given IO’s pedigree on the Hitman series; Louis Partridge (22) is being linked to the role of a younger, prequel-era Bond, and the lads debate whether the whole franchise is heading in a prequel direction while waiting for Denis Villeneuve to wrap Dune • Cinema vs streaming - films are leaving cinemas faster than ever, screens can’t fit as many runs of longer films, and both agree Project Hail Mary deserves to be seen again on IMAX - which may well return later in the year🎧 If you enjoy eavesdropping on these Sunday catch-ups, please leave a rating and review on your podcast app - it makes a huge difference to how many people discover us.📺 Head to YouTube @TailoringTalkMagazine for video content on lifestyle, gadgets, menswear and more - and stay tuned for the upcoming three-way Project Hail Mary deep-dive with Alex.Chapters:00:00 Mini Electric vs BMW M2 - Roberto’s Surprising Verdict
02:46 Jon’s Nine-Month Nissan Nightmare & the Financial Ombudsman Case
03:45 Project Hail Mary Review: Ryan Gosling, Practical Effects & Oscar Chances
05:32 Shards of Earth, Steve Jobs Biography & Sci-Fi Book Recommendations
08:13 Real-World EV Range: Mini Electric, IONIQ 6 & the Joy of Silent Driving
10:18 Cheshire Road Trip: Mini Electric to Rookery Hall & Bentley Factory Visit
13:20 Donut Lab Solid-State Battery: The Holy Grail of EV Charging?
16:45 Lego Game Boy BrickBoy Mod & Nintendo Switch 2 Final Fantasy VII
21:14 007 First Light Game, IO Interactive & Louis Partridge as the Next Bond
25:08 Cinema vs Streaming: Why Project Hail Mary Deserves an IMAX Return