Beer Thursday

I always thought I loved Guinness, but after going to Ireland, I realized I had only been dating it casually. Now it’s a full‑blown relationship. This round is packed with Guinness facts so wild they should come with their own creamy head.

Grab a pint, hold it up to the light, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the Black Stuff.

In this round we talk about:

• The 9,000‑year lease that proves Arthur Guinness was playing the long game
• Why Guinness didn’t start as a stout
• The ruby red secret hiding in every pint
• Nitrogen bubbles, magic, and the creamy head that launched a thousand pints
• Guinness employee benefits, doctor’s orders, and the mighty Guinness harp
• The surprising origin of Guinness World Records.

Round 315

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Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: This round pours out eight fascinating facts about Guinness. This legendary Irish stout isn’t actually black. Shayne and Jay explore the 9,000‑year lease that made Arthur Guinness a real estate visionary, the surprising ale‑to‑porter‑to‑stout evolution, and the ruby red glow hiding inside every pint. They talk about nitrogen bubbles, creamy heads, sinking bubbles, and why Guinness looks like it’s defying gravity. The guys also dig into Guinness employee benefits, doctors prescribing Guinness for “health,” the iconic harp logo, and how Guinness helped create the Guinness World Records. It’s a fun, fast, and frothy journey through beer history, perfect for Guinness fans, beer nerds, and anyone who loves a good pour of trivia.

Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

AI Disclosure:

I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

Jump to your favorite of our expertly curated episode chapters!

00:00 Beer Thursday Setup

00:55 Love Affair With Guinness

01:58 The Legendary 9000 Year Lease

03:58 From Ale To Stout

05:28 Guinness Isn't Actually Black

06:29 The Creamy Head Doesn't Come From Magic

08:00 Toast Break And Banter

09:08 Guinness Worker Benefits

10:10 Doctors Used To Prescribe It

11:15 Harp Logo And Irish State

12:07 Birth of the Book of World Records

13:44 Patreon Plug And Wrap Up

Cars, nostalgia, and questionable decisions behind the wheel — Round 314 of Beer Thursday is a full-throttle trip down memory lane. Jay and Shayne talk high school rides, dream cars, totaled memories, and the one car Shayne would take over a Ferrari.

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You never forget your first car… especially if it was loud, fast, or smelled vaguely like gasoline and regret. In this round, your dreaded drivers of drivel pop the hood on our automotive past. The cool cars, the uncool cars, the cars we totaled, and the cars we still drool over like teenagers at a Camaro dealership. Strap in. Or don’t. Most of our high‑school cars didn’t have working seatbelts anyway.

Round 314

In this round, we cover:

• The legendary Ford EXP and its short, tragic life
• Shayne’s dream‑crushing Camaro moment
• Cars we painted, loved, and promptly totaled
• The mighty Buick era
• Dream cars: TransAm, 300ZX, old trucks, and more

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Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

Buckle up, buttercup! This episode is a joyride through the garage of Jay and Shayne's past.

The High School Years Jay had a Ford EXP that looked like a tiny sports car... until he totaled it. Then came the burnt orange Oldsmobile tank he tried to destroy (and couldn't).

Shayne nearly scored a 1972 Camaro Z28 with a 350 engine, but mom heard it start up and said NOPE. He ended up with a candy-apple-red Toyota Celica with a CB radio, which he also totaled.

Common thread? Yes. Funny? Also yes.

Dream Cars & Coveted Rides Jay's dream lineup: a '65 Mustang, a retro Dodge Charger, an El Camino (car meets pickup truck perfection), and a classic beat-up old Ford truck straight out of a country song. Oh, and the most coveted car of all, which he would take over any Ferrari or Bentley.

But Shayne's #1 dream car? He's already shopping. Budget: $14K. Current listings: not cooperating.

Pedal to the Metal: Cars We've Had, Wrecked, and Still Want

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Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

Today, your defenders of cleanliness are diving deep [like really scrubbing in] on one of the most polarizing hygiene debates known to mankind: bar soap versus body wash. Grab your loofah and settle in, because things are about to get sudsy.

• Bar soap vs. body wash: who wins the lather battle?
• Loofahs, charcoal sponges, and rags — which tool reigns supreme?
• The cost breakdown: is body wash REALLY more expensive?
• Chemicals, clean ingredients, and Bath & Body Works bourbon scent
• The Rock's shampoo and why Shayne still has the same bottle from 2024

Round 313 is squeaky clean!

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Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

Bar Soap vs. Body Wash: The Great Shower Showdown 🧼

Which side of the shower are YOU on?

In the 313th round, Jay and Shayne finally tackle the debate that's been steaming up bathrooms everywhere: bar soap or body wash?

Jay's firmly in the body wash camp. He's rocking a charcoal-infused sponge from Nordstrom Rack, shopping Bath & Body Works sales like a pro, and using a shampoo-body wash combo that basically replaces cologne. Three functions. One bottle. Zero hair required.

Shayne, the Southern bar soap loyalist, is riding with his washcloth (he calls it a rag — he's from below the Mason-Dixon line, y'all), shopping clean-ingredient soaps from Sprouts, and still using the same bottle of The Rock's shampoo he bought in September 2024. That's commitment.

The real topics they got into:

• Does body wash actually lather well, or does it need a loofah to shine?
• Bar soap: cheaper upfront, but does it dry out your skin?
• Irish Spring smells amazing... but it'll leave your skin as dry as a podcast with no puns
• Plastic bottle guilt, clean ingredients, and why Sprouts natural soap might be the move
• The Rock, conditioner, and a Billy Madison quote that got way out of hand

The verdict? They landed on different sides — but agreed that smelling good is everyone's goal.

00:00 – The Great Soap Debate Begins

00:26 – Jay’s Pro‑Body‑Wash Opening Argument

01:44 – Bath & Body Works: The Manly Edition

03:20 – Cost, Chemicals & Clean Ingredients

05:01 – Lather Wars: Rag vs. Loofah

06:20 – Coal‑Infused Sponge Exfoliation

07:30 – Bald‑Guy Shampoo Strategy

08:35 – The Toast of Cleanliness

09:02 – Plastics and Chemicals in soaps

14:38 – Final verdict and the neverending Papatui

Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

You know, Shayne and I set out to talk about Spider‑Man: Far From Home, but like any good Marvel movie, we immediately veered into a Phase One origin story. Because nothing says “focused podcasting” like spending twenty minutes ranking movies from 2008. Grab your shield, your hammer, or your preemptive‑strike bathroom plan — we’re assembling.

Round 312!

(A Redux of Round 28 from June 11, 2020!)

In this round we discuss:

• ​Iron Man’s surprise greatness
• ​Hulk actor musical chairs
• ​Thor, Natalie Portman, and Kat Dennings
• ​Captain America: peak patriotism and peak Chris Evans
• ​The legendary "preemptive strike" bathroom strategy
• ​Jay's definitive Phase One ranking (The Avengers is NOT #1, and Shayne is personally offended)

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The boys dive deep into Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One, ranking the original six films and arguing about everything from Iron Man’s swagger to Thor’s unexpected charm.

Shayne confesses he didn’t see half the movies until way too late, Jay defends Captain America like it’s his patriotic duty, and both agree that Mark Ruffalo is the Hulk we deserve. They also reveal the sacred art of the “preemptive strike” — the bathroom run before trailers — proving once again that Beer Thursday is where cinematic wisdom meets questionable life choices.

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Chapters

00:00 – Whiskey Voice Begins

01:30 - Shayne's issue with the movie order

02:40 – Iron Man Awakens

05:23 – Hulk Actor Swap

06:15 – Don Cheadle Upgrade

10:28 – Thor Surprises: Thor, Natalie, and Kat

13:00 – Cap Takes the Lead

14:55 – Avengers Assemble

17:43 – Spider‑Man? Not Really

18:26 – Preemptive Strike Strategy

AI Disclosure

Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

You ever look at your neighbor’s house and think, “Yep… something weird is happening over there”? Well, grab a lawn chair and a Solo Stove, because today we’re talking about the strange, suspicious, and occasionally flute‑powered mysteries of the folks next door. I’m Jay, and I promise I didn’t kill any of my neighbors — but I am keeping an eye on that shed.

Round 311

Topics we hit:

• Mysterious late‑night tool noises
• Pan flutes, skin flutes, and questionable craftsmanship
• Childhood neighbor chaos
• Hermit life and window‑watching
• The lost art of being neighborly

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Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

This round is all about neighbors — the weird ones, the loud ones, the missing ones, and the ones who might be crafting a nuclear‑powered pan flute in their shed.

The crew shares stories about strange noises, hermit habits, childhood neighbor adventures, and the slow death of old‑school neighborliness. It’s funny, chaotic, and everyone can relate! Everyone who has neighbors, that is.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening next door, this round is your people.

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00:00 – Welcome to the Neighborhood00:50 – Jay's Mystery Neighbor & the Shed of Secrets04:36 – Did Your Parents Actually Talk to Neighbors?

07:55 – Tiny Neighbors, Big Energy, and the toast

09:49 – Shayne's Kroger Neighbor Reunion12:15 – A 92-Year-Old Walking Buddy

14:15 – How do we never see our neighbors?17:13 – Einstein, Big Bang Theory & Everybody Likes Penny19:03 – Mr. Rogers Signs Off

Who's your favorite band that replaced their lead singer? Were they still your favorite with the new singer? Me neither! Today, Shayne, Jay, and Tim discuss every band change we can think of. And a few we didn't think of!

Round 310!

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Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

This round rocks harder than AC/DC after a singer swap.

The guys debate Van Halen’s two eras, AC/DC’s seamless transition, Judas Priest’s Ripper moment, and whether Journey is still Journey if only one dude from Journey is in Journey.

They also wander into Genesis, Tears for Fears, Alice in Chains, Foreigner, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and even the Temptations, proving no genre is safe from a good Beer Thursday tangent.

If you love band drama, vocal‑cord longevity contests, or hearing grown men argue about who can still hit the high notes, this round is your backstage pass.

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Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Aritie is AI. Get it? Aritie-ficial Intelligence!

Have you ever noticed how some celebrities just radiate cool? Like they walk into a room and suddenly you’re rethinking your entire personality. Well, Shayne and Jay are sorting out who truly belongs in the Celebrity Cool Kids Club. Spoiler: it’s not who you think… and also exactly who you think.

It's a very cool round 309!

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Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

This round is basically a red carpet of cool. Shayne and Jay break down the celebrities who seem genuinely awesome — not just famous.

We’re talking Matthew McConaughey and his spiritual cowboy energy. Henry Winkler, the nicest man alive. Tom Felton, ukulele king and dog‑loving sweetheart. Keanu Reeves, patron saint of kindness. Bill Murray, who might show up at your party uninvited… and somehow make it better.

There’s even a Rick Springfield hug report, Drew Barrymore appreciation, and a George W. Bush cameo in the conversation.

It’s wholesome. It’s goofy. It’s full of celebrity coolness, Beer Thursday‑style.

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Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

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Chapters

00:00 – McConaughey: Poet, Actor, Spirit Guide

02:25 – Henry Winkler: Hugger of Humans

04:55 – Tom Felton and the Ukulele of Destiny

07:10 – Time for a Toast

08:10 – Keanu Reeves: Humanity’s Favorite

09:20 – Lin-Manuel Miranda

10:35 – Bill Murray Sightings

12:23 – Rick Springfield Is Handsome (Officially)

14:24 – Katee Sackhoff

15:45 – Jeff Bridges

18:55 – Drew Barrymore Appreciation

19:30 – George W. Bush and the Cute Little Show

21:05 – Landing the Plane

We hope you enjoy Tim's hot opinions as much as we do! What do you think about what Tim thinks about Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory?

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does the sound exist for eternity? Are we about to prove the existence of God? Maybe! We're just hanging around and blowing your mind with our unbelievable quantum knowledge. Seriously, our knowledge is that small! But hey, we're here to entertain as much as we educate, so get ready for a good laugh.

Round 308.

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Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

Mind-Bending Theories and Quantum Quandaries: Orch OR Theory Explored

Grab your thinking cap and join us on another epic Thursday as we dive deep into the brain-busting world of Orchestrated Objective Reduction (ORC) Theory!

Spoiler: It’s absolutely bonkers.

In this round, Jay and Shayne embark on a journey of discovery into the mysterious mechanics of consciousness. They explore how Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory might connect our brains to the universe's most enigmatic secrets. From the role of gravity in particle collapses to whether there's sound if a podcast drops in the forest, the guys leave no stone unturned, and they want you to be part of this engaging exploration.

As they crack jokes and fumble through quantum concepts, you'll laugh, ponder, and get lost in the mystery and wonder of this fascinating conversation.

• Is consciousness tied to a soul?
• Can microtubules really think?
• And could the universe itself be alive?

Tune in, because we certainly don't have all the answers, but it’s a fun ride trying to figure it out. And we want you to be part of this journey, sharing your thoughts and questions with us.

Cheers to mind-expanding banter and dazzling revelations in today’s round of Beer Thursday!

Don't you love it when the show you love gets canceled? We do too, so today we discuss the shows we love but got canceled.

Canceled Shows

What are your favorite TV shows that were canceled?

Jay

• Police Squad (Don't let us wander off into a Naked Gun conversation)
• Firefly
• (Listen and find out!)

Shayne

• Selfie
• Backstrom
• (Listen to find out!)

Listen to hear the rest of their favorite shows that we can't enjoy anymore because they got canceled!

Round 33 [Redux]

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Today's Toast

Avocado!

Just kidding.

“Here's to nights we'll never remember with friends we'll never forget.”

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Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:

This round is all about the TV shows that deserved better. Shayne and Jay dive into classics like Police Squad, Firefly, Selfie, Backstrom, and Galavant — all brilliant, all cancelled, all still living rent‑free in their hearts.

They talk about bad time slots, clueless executives, and why smart shows get axed while reality TV multiplies like gremlins after midnight. There’s even a detour into tomato toast, avocado toast, and the official Beer Thursday toast of the night.

If you’ve ever yelled “WHY?!” at your TV after a cancellation, this round is for you.

Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!