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Welcome to the Virtual Lounge.  Ty and Nick welcome you inside to talk all things pop culture on this edition of Beats & Eats.  Included on today’s menu include the latest Netflix offerings, I am Cait, and of course Trump, Trump and more Trump.   As always it’s lively completion on topic de jour!  So sit back, relax, but your brain on hold, and enjoy another “happy hour” for the mind.

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Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. Simply put, it’s one of the most recognizable songs of the 80’s.  It’s “I Can’t Wait” by NU Shooz.  It hit number 3 on the charts in 1986, and fans everywhere are still dancing to it today.   Nick and Ty are proud to welcome Valerie Day and John Smith aka NU Shooz into the “virtual lounge” for an 80’s music editon of Beats and Eats.  The amazing duo of Day and Smith talk about their long time love that has last for more than 4 decades.  They also share their amazing experiences on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, as well as what it was like to be nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist.  If you love the 80’s, and 80’s music you won’t want to miss this episode with one of longest running bands of the decade.  Plus Nick and Ty talk about their love of the CNN series “The 70’s.”  So sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and enjoy another happy hour of the mind. 

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Welcome to the Virtual Lounge, Slip on your neon spandex and put on your best headband! We’re rockin’ out with the ultimate 80’s tribute band-Jessie’s Girl.  Guitarist Eric Presti joins Ty and Nick to talk the 80’s music resurgence and playing this February’s 80’s Cruise.  Then later in the show, Ray and Gelso are joined by Dane Butcher, the

director of Cruise Operations and Programming for the 80’s Cruise.  Dane will fill us in on some incredible events planned for the upcoming 80’s Cruise.  So sit back, relax, crack open a Zima, and enjoy this 80’s edition of Beats & Eats.

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It's a rock n' roll edition of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick welcome Van McLain from the rock group Shooting Star into the "virtual lounge."  The veteran guitarist talks the three decade history of the group plus their new album "Into the Night."  He tells us why he's making it available to fans for "free" at the groups website www.shootingstarmaniacs.com.  If you are a rock n' roll fan and love music history than this episode is for you.  Also Ty and Nick highlight the 80's Cruise coming this February.  Find out all the details on this once in a lifetime trip to the Carribean with some of the biggest music personalities from the 80's at www.the80scruise.com

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The virtual lounge  and you're welcome inside to talk the first GOP debate of the campaign.  Ty and Nick breakdown the highlights from the gathering in Cleveland.  How did Donald Trump survive the FOX News onslaught?  The new battle: Trump vs. Megyn Kelly! Who was the night's big surprise?  Those are just some of the questions the duo attempt to answer.  They also look at the finale of The Daily Show.  Ray and Gelso talk about the impact Jon Stewart had on politics and television. As always we want your comments at @beatsneats on Twitter.

It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats.

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The virtual lounge is open you're welcome to join Ty and Nick for another tour of all things pop culture. On this episode the duo talk Donald Trump and the GOP debates. He's now clearly leading in the polls but how will he do in the Fox News Republican Debates? Is he a clown or a bona-fide threat to win the Presidency in 2016? The duo also discuss the character of Tom Brady and the NFL. Did Brady intentionally destroy his cell phone? Ty and Nick conclude with a little NBA talk, capped off by the Hickory Hoosiers being honored by the Indiana Pacers. Somehow, LeBron James creeps into the discussion too. Don't get Ty and Nick started on LBJ or they'll never shut up.

It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats.

The virtual lounge is open and you're invited in to visit with one of the smartest and sexiest women in Hollywood. Ty and Nick talk with actress Kira Reed Lorsch about her start on Playboy TV as well as her current role on the Emmy Winning web series The Bay. It's a lively discussion about the world of entertainment. So sit back, relax and enjoy your drink of choice. The happy hour for the mind is here for your listening pleasure.

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Enter the virtual lounge: Put down your Rubiks cube, this edition of Beats & Eats deserves your full attention.  The virtual lounge is now open for business and our bartender Scott Mitchell is serving up Long Island Ice Tea in this 80's happy hour for the mind.  On today's show, Ty and Nick welcome special guest Dane Butcher from the 80's Cruise.

This brand new must take vacation is going to be like climbing into the DeLorean and going back to the decade where music was radical and the clothes were bitchin'.  The cruise www.the80scruise.com takes place from February 28-March 6, 2016. This incredible Holland American cruise features stops in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay.

The three discuss this inaugural event that includes headliner Huey Lewis & The News and features original MTV VJ's Alan Hunter, Nina Blackwood, and Mark Goodman.  Dane, Ty, and Nick also reminisce on what made the decade so great.

Ty and Nick conclude the episode by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Live Aid.  Simply put, July 13, 1985 was maybe the best day ever in the history of music.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy all things 80's on this very special edition of Beats & Eats.

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The virtual lounge is open you're welcome to join Ty and Nick for another tour of all things pop culture. On this episode the duo talk all things Trump. Is he a clown or a bona-fide threat to win the Presidency in 2016? The duo also discuss the fall of comedy icon Bill Cosby. Should he be forced to give back his Medal of Freedom? Ty and Nick conclude the episode by talking about the ESPY awards. Don't get Ty started on the sports award show or he'll never shut up. It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats.

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It another exciting episode of Beats and Eats. Ty and Nick welcome Matthew Rodgers from the Restaurant Zone! Matthew tells us about his amazing idea to create one stop shopping online for restauranteurs. This innovative way for restauranteurs to source employees and equipment nationwide. Online is the future of restaurant operations, purchasing and sales.

So sit back relax and pour your drink of choice and enjoy a fun listen on Beats & Eats.