Time To Lean...and Here's A Song!

After the depth of the previous episode, Phil and John turn to even more serious subjects: Stories from the Rapid City Dump.Yardwork woes and the mystery berries.The main topic:  the pitfalls of posting songs on Podcasts and why we were unceremoniously booted from our hosting service. We talk about experiences on past Independence Days.John rants about GIFs and is often reminded of the olde “Punch The Monkey” ads on the Web.A strange side track regarding MSNBC hosts.John and two of his brothers check in from an abandoned Taco John’s location in Rapid City.Other things that you’ll just have to discover for yourself.The song:  “Abandoned Taco John’s”

We finally get around to doing an episode featuring special guest, Lee H! Despite the fact that we recorded in the morning this time, we somehow found a way to use the words, “bottled in bond”.Topics:We ponder how missing children are found today now that their pictures are no longer printed on containers of milk. John and Lee talk about how far back they go as friends and how they were the tallest kids in their first grade class.  The many formative years spent playing D&D. This somehow leads into concentration, creativity, and “talent”. Making comedy tapes in High School.  Inspired by  The Firesign Theatre The three reveal whether or not they are “Morning People”. After a break, Lee talks about his literary interests and his novels. Lee’s “Walls of Covenant” series:https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Covenant-Raising-Troupe-ebook/dp/B06XHCL2CD  John’s Old Movie viewing project:  films based on the Wyatt Earp/O.K. Corral story. Lee tells us about all of the Civil War locations he’s been visiting.The song:  "My

Phil and John continue their journey into the past with high school music recording, the Scotch Buy Family of Products, 3.2 alcohol, our teen-aged employment histories, and Dakota miscellany.   Part 2 of 2. The song: "Time to Lean"

The pilot episode, before we’d even figured out the name... Phil and John talk about drinks, food, history, work personalities, (briefly), the Castros.  The song:  “Dark and Stormy”

Phil and John respond to their first listener comments, more beverage discussion occurs, John "introduces" himself, and they talk about high school trips. Part 1 of 2. The song can be found at this link:  https://nochymozg.bandcamp.com/track/cinnamon-rolls-2

This week, Phil and John read more listener feedback, talk old TV commercials, the latest Avengers movie, and rum cocktails (some of which are consumed on the show).  The song:  “The Weepin’ Demon”

On this episode: Phil and John discuss beers, take a deep dive into the video arcades of early-1980s Rapid City, talk about their former pets, classic cartoons, early voting experiences, celebrity deaths, and sody pops that are no longer with us.  The song:  “Token Wars”

On this episode, Phil and John talk about soda…or is it pop?  The dudes also discuss favored arcade video games of the ancient past, their childhood visits to the famous Casa Bonita restaurant, pinball machine “technique”, the closing of Phil’s favorite pub, prog rock, and Phil’s brief career with the Lutheran Church. The song:  “Orange Drink, Grape Kool-Aid”

Phil and John continue to discuss Church...and somehow Orange Drink comes back up.  They also talk about grilling and other foods. Short episode!   The song:  "Mr. Green Jeans Got the Blues"

Phil and John discuss: microphones (again?), vintage (for us) guitars, Summer road construction in Minnesota, taxes, Quinine, Western Nebraska, and the 50th Anniversary of the movie 2001. The song: "Fuzzy news"

On this episode, the Narrator is in refuge in Sri Lanka. John and Phil talk about old movies, "craft distilleries", a far reaching discussion about the great difficulties in choosing a meal, "Them Kids Today", and Social Media. Getting a good sear on a steak and John’s condiment “problem”. Nostalgia Soda. John’s use of foul language and Phil/John’s parents’ use of profanity (or not). John talks about what it was like to have his Dad as a teacher. The song:  “Sugar Blues” (by Jack Knowles)

On today's episode (part 1 of 2), Phil and John welcome special guest, Shawn Cassity! Shawn's voluminous backstory is told.  The passing of Harlan Ellison. "John's not a beer guy", and pizza burgers.  The song:  "Shawn 4.0”

Part 2 of our Shawn-Spectacular!   More time than you'd think is devoted to a discussion of Taco John's.  Shawn's Mom's foray into politics (complete with the song!).  Shawn's sports career, and our collective movie-going experiences. The song:  “Ellen Bishop For House of Representatives”

John and Phil have another beverage and talk about their first cars. Shakey's pizza vs. Happy Joe's Traffic between Minneapolis and St. Paul is NOT discussed. The song:  "Shakey's Bunch of Lunch"

Rob K joins us for an epic episode! Rob introduces his background with John and Phil. People who mistakenly email us. Phil was once interviewed by the FBI about Rob. Fatherhood Gizzards and other pickled meats. The French Foreign Legion Rob’s son is interviewed about literature. The song:  "Scotch Buy Beer"

Phil and John have a very free-flowing discussion and talk about recent life changes, opinions on work spaces, more "becoming your parents" moments, more listener feedback, John talks in some detail about whiskey. Phil has tried some new cocktails. More "Old Days" talk. The song:  "Still Leanin'"

Phil and John recap their respective Thanksgiving holidays including turkey preparation. John feels the need to once again talk about whiskey (shocker!) and samples one of the new Game of Thrones Scotches. A listener question regarding pizza becomes a major topic. Phil, while suffering from a cold, has time to watch two movies:  The Other Side of the Wind and the documentary about its making:  They'll Love Me When I'm Dead John recommends "Ralph Breaks The Internet"  The song:  "Christmas Time (To Lean)"

Food is consumed on the show but the drinking continues unabated.Phil talks about his Master of Ceremonies role at his work holiday parties.John recalls his astonishment at the days-of-the-week floor mats in the elevators on cruise ships.The Scotch that John was talking about: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Phil and John explore Christmases past and present. The Knowles family sounds a lot cooler than it is due to there being a large book with John's name on it. Self-driving cars. More Christmas navel gazing and how respectful they were to their Moms. The classic film "Holiday Inn"Recommendations:  "Film Worker" (Phil) and "Widows" (John)The song:  "Gold Warsh"

On this booze-soaked episode, John makes a cocktail on the show while Phil provides a commentary. John talks about one of his Christmas presents, a rare bottle of Blanton’s bourbon. More listener comments and potential future guests are discussed. John talks about how he still rents movies on plastic discs through the mail. The subculture of Rapid City cruising is "fondly" remembered. The world of cartoon voices. Summer Jobs:  Phil remembers his tenure as an overnight DJ for an Easy Listening radio station and the odd people he met when he was a bagel baker. The song:  "Two Vespers"

On today’s episode , we have a talk with our old friend Eric. Eric tells John and Phil all about Kombucha.  Tales of high school are told at some length (don’t get too excited), or (edited to protect the innocent), including the infamous 1987 Jazz Band Revolt. Eric, John, and Phil share their experiences camping in the Black Hills with booze and smoldering shoes.   All three of us actually watched and reviewed the 1974 film, “Zardoz”...you asked for it! The song:  “The Malevolent F*ck”