Legendary political consultant Bob Shrum joins Ty on Beats & Eats to discuss the state of the 2020 Presidential race with less than 2 months to go.  Shrum, a veteran of the 2000 Gore campaign, and 2004 Kerry campaign, says this race feels a lot like the 1980 campaign when incumbents were wiped out.  Shrum also talks about what will happen to the Republican Party if Trump loses his re-election bid.  If you are a political junkie this is a fascinating discussion about what has happened during this campaign, and what might happen after.  For more on Bob, follow him at the USC Center for the Political future, where he has a leadership post along with his long-time friend and Republican consultant Mike Murphy https://dornsife-center-for-political-future.usc.edu/.  You can also follow Bob on Twitter @bobshrum.  

Come inside the virtual lounge and talk all things synthwave on this episode of Beats & Eats.  Ty is joined by Josh Dally and Adrian Quesada Michelena.  The duo makes up At 1980.  Their debut album "A Thousand Lives" is out now.  It's a lively in-depth discussion of how the 80's influences their music.  Josh and Adrian also chat about what it's like to release a debut album during the World pandemic.  For more information on At 1980 follow them on Twitter @At1980music or www.bandcamp.com.

The virtual lounge is open and Ty and Nick are previewing Martin Scorsese's new mobster flick "The Irishman." The movie examines the rise and fall of gangster Frank Sheeran who claimed to have killed Teamsters Union Boss Jimmy Hoffman in 1975.  Sheeran worked for the Bufalino crime family out of Pittston, Pennsylvania. It so happens Nick is from Pittston, PA. and knows the Sheeran story having met the mobster and walked many of the same streets.  This is an in-depth look at the movie only heard here on Beats & Eats.  "The Irishman" starring Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa, and Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino hits theatres on November 27th.  To follow Nick on Twitter @clns_nick, Ty @coug88, and Beats & Eats @beatneats.

The virtual lounge is open and the sounds of synthwave fill the air.  Ty continues his discovery of the 80's influenced music genre and is joined by singer/songwriter Michael Oakley.  The two discuss Oakley's latest record "Introspect", an album that tells the story of his journey from piano bar player in Glasgow to becoming one of the hot artists in synthwave.  Ty and Michael breakdown the record as well as talk about the musicians and songs that influenced Oakley's style.  You don't have to know synthwave to enjoy this edition of Beats and Eats. If you are a music lover, grab a chair, pour a pint, and listen to a lively discussion about 70's and 80's music history.  To learn more about Michael check him out on @MichaelOakleySW or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MichaelOakleyOfficial/.  You can get Michael's new record "Introspect" at https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/introspect.  You can also Tweet Ty @coug88.

The virtual lounge is open and you're welcome inside to hear a discussion about the 2020 presidential campaign with long-time Democratic strategist Bob Shrum.  Shrum has spent more than 5 decades in politics.  He worked on the presidential campaigns of John Kerry, Al Gore, and Ted Kennedy. He provides incredible insight into Trump's recent response to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.  Plus Nick and Ty ask Bob who he feels would be the strongest candidate to take on Donald Trump in 2020.  It's a timely conversation that's a must for the political junkie.  To engage Ty on Twitter you can do so @coug88 and Nick is @clsn_nick.  

The virtual lounge is open and you're welcome inside for a discussion with songwriter/performer Ollie Wride.  Ollie's new album "Thanks In Advance" is a combination of synth-pop and art-rock.  Ollie is mostly known as the frontman and songwriter for San Francisco based FM-84.  Ollie has become of the more influential artists of the “retro-wave” genre.  Ty and Ollie talk about his young days in Los Angeles as a songwriter, his influences, and his upcoming plans for the new record and FM-84.  This episode is a must for fans of Ollie and synth wave. For more information on Ollie you can follow him on Twitter @olliewride and for more information on his new album "Thanks In Advance" go to https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/.  

The virtual lounge is open so grab and stool and sit alongside Ty Ray, Nick Gelso, and legendary sporstwriter Bob Ryan.  The three look back on the American Basketball Association and its impact on today's NBA.  Plus, Ryan reflects on his days covering the golden days of the Boston Celtics in the 60's and 70's.  If you are a hoops junkie this episode of Beats and Eats is not to be missed!  Discuss the episode on Twitter with Ty @coug88 and Nick @clns_nick.

The virtual lounge is open and you're welcome inside to talk all things Queen with Nick Gelso and Ty Ray.  On today's episode, the duo discusses how the music group has taken over American pop culture.  Plus, Nick explains how he really really hates the new Star Is Born.  There's a special offer for Beats & East subscribers.  Get 50 percent off your first month if you subscribe to Care OF vitamins and supplements.  Go TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code Beats50 today.

On this edition of Beats & Eats, host Ty Ray welcomes Craig Cohen from the Slycast podcast.  The two examine the amazing career of Sylvester Stallone and give their takes on the box office hit Creed II. The sequel to the Academy Award-nominated Creed has now made over $100 million at the box office and is due to make more than the original.  For more on Craig and the Slycast podcast go to slycastpodcast.blogspot.com.  You can reach out to Ty at @coug88 or @beatneats on Twitter.  Also, for all things Nick Gelso on the web go to clnsmedia.com and @clns_nick @clnsmedia on Twitter.

The virtual lounge is open and Nick and Ty are talking all things Freddie Mercury and Queen on this episode of Beats and Eats.  The duo look at the controversies surrounding the new blockbuster film on the life of the legendary frontman and band.  Plus, both discuss their favorite queen songs. If you love rock n' roll, this half hour isn't to be missed.  So sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and enjoy yet another happy hour for the mind.