Hosts James Munton and Michael Alves are joined by the wonderful Derek Chapin to chat about online shopping. Find out where and how to get the best tech deals.

Guest: Derek Chapin

Beer: You’ve Been Cerveza’d by Legal Draft Beer 

http://www.legaldraftbeer.com/beer

https://www.fakespot.com

https://camelcamelcamel.com

https://setapp.com

https://appsumo.com

https://keepa.com

https://www.joinhoney.com

https://thewirecutter.com

https://www.cnet.com/cheapskate/ 

https://slickdeals.net

https://www.bradsdeals.com 

https://www.retailmenot.com

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On today’s festive Thanksgiving podcast, we give thanks to food. We share our Thanksgiving menus and you'll discover our favorite cooking-related gadgets, websites, tricks and tips. Yum!

Hosts: James Munton & Michael Alves

Guests: Lynn Tanksley & Jelita McLeod

Today’s Beer: Cold Brew Cream Ale from the New Belgium Brewing Company.

Join Michael and James in a fascinating discussion about running a political campaign with the wonderful Sharon Hirsch. Find out why James was angry with Michael.

Guest: Sharon Hirsch - https://www.sharon4tx.com

Today's Beverage: The Dark Cide by Bishop Cider company

Today we discuss entertainment on the big and small screen. James shares his first impressions of Apple TV+ and Irma and Michael recommend some wonderful TV shows and movies for you to check out. Plus, hear the harrowing tale of young James and the girls on the bus.

Guest: Irma Myers-Donihoo

Today’s Beer: Lakewood Lager by the Lakewood Brewing Company

David recounts the exciting story of his recent car crash and Derek talks Tesla.

Meanwhile we knock back several cans of porter.

Today’s Guests: Derek Chapin and David Ewers

Today’s Beer: Pecan Pete by Red Gap Brewing

Michael and James sit down with Jelita McLeod to discuss eBooks, audiobooks, and more. James shares a traumatic childhood memory.

Library apps:

Libby

RB Digital

Flipster

LinkedInLearning

Kanopy

Current Books

Michael: Ripper by Isabel Allende

Jelita: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

James: Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails

Daquiri recipe

2oz light rum

¾ oz fresh lime juice

¾ oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a coupe glass.

Today we discuss board games and learn the peculiar story of Jason’s childhood chum. Find out why this is considered to be the “Golden Age of Board Games” and discover some of our personal favorite games.

Guest: Jason Daniel

Today’s Beer: Banana Bread by Eagle Brewery

Jason’s recommended Youtube channels: Miami Dice, Shut Up and Sit Down, No Pun Intended

Our recommended games:

Jason: Exploding Kittens, Mage Wars, Twilight Imperium, Rebellion,

James: Risk, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Coup, Love Letter

Michael: Bananas, Monopoly, Carcassonne

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Who remembers 8-track?! And do you remember the 8-track playing robot?

On today’s podcast, Tracy Donihoo joins James and Michael for a fascinating discussion about the evolution of music formats from vinyl to MP3 and recently the resurgence of vinyl. Tracy is a 45-year veteran of the music industry and is currently a director of sales with the Disney Music Group.

Guest: Tracy Donihoo

Beer: Fire Ant Funeral by the Texas Ale Project

Bits & Bobs: Panther City Vinyl, Astro Record Store, 2-XL - the 8-track playing robot.

There is a lot of buzz about today’s podcast. Join Michael, James and special guests as they discuss how to lose weight, get healthy, and look fabulous with some of their favorite exercise apps.

Guests: Derek Chapin and Jeff Whitfield

Beer: Local Buzz by Four Corners Brewing

Derek’s Apps:

Cyclemeter

Strava

Polar H7 heart rate sensor. H10 is the current gen model.

Fitbod

Headspace

Map My Ride

Jeff’s Apps:

Wahoo Elemnt Roam

Relive

Strava

SmartGym

Insight Timer

Cronometer

Michael’s Apps:

https://ridewithgps.com/

https://www.noom.com/

James’ Apps:

Apple Health

Apple Activity

Renpho Bathroom Scales and App

Lose It!

On today’s episode, James and Michael get some top tips about buying and selling homes. Find out how to get top dollar for your junk.

Guests: Lory Franke from The Yeatman Team at Ebby Halliday Realtors in Frisco, TX (https://lory.ebby.com) and Teresa Ewers

Beer: Cosy Bavarian by 3 Nations Brewing https://3nationsbrewing.com/beer/cozy-bavarian/#