In this episode of Casually Lit, the crew reflects on the highlights (and lowlights) of 2024. We share some hilarious anecdotes about the art of "public dodging" – the skillful maneuver of avoiding and making a hasty retreat when you spot someone you know in public.

Rohde, discusses: reducing beer to a syrup consistency for pancake / waffle topping. 

We also dive into the world of Goosebumps-inspired beers from Turning Point Brewery that a friend bought us. We discuss our tasting notes a bit. We also tried the Big Bad Baptist Blueberry, which got a ravishing Oatmeal review from Jason.

Jason and Dirk talk about their experience watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in a vibrating, rocking movie theater seat. Was it worth it?

If you need savings tips stay until the end because we are going to share our processes!  

Listen now to hear the full episode and join in on the laughter!

Get ready for a boozy and boisterous episode of Casually Lit! Tony, our resident whiskey aficionado, brings in three unique pours for the crew to sample. He guides us through the art of "swishing" – a connoisseur's technique for truly appreciating the spirit.

As the whiskey flows, the conversation veers towards drinking and gaming. Good or bad? 

Jason recaps a recent Jurassic World rewatch. He rewatched all 3.

But the mood shifts as Jason and Tony delve into the complexities of the current political landscape. They dissect the election process, discuss the challenges of trusting government leaders, and lament the overall messiness of the political arena.

Join us for an episode filled with whiskey wisdom, gaming banter, and a healthy dose of political discourse.

This week on Casually Lit, we touch on a new style of podcasting, Paul Walker, Puff Daddy and more. We start by mentioning Paul Walker, the man that elevated the Fast and Furious franchise and was the best part of it. Next, we raise a glass to Village Creek Brewing, a local brewery poised to take over the world with their craft brews. Finally, we unveil our ambitious new joke (or is it) project: Gorilla Podcasting. Prepare to be entertained as we discuss our plans to crash events and record live podcasts from unexpected locations. And, of course, we couldn't resist taking a few shots at Puff Daddy, whose recent antics have left us scratching our heads. Join us for an all over the place thought-provoking episode filled with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of opinions.

What can we say about this except...gross. We recapped our visit to the Texas State Fair. We talked the cotton candy bacon, and more. We also dug into a little WWF, I mean WWE past. Tony and Jason used to like it. Rohde loves Paw Patrol and Jason tried like crazy to discuss Alien Romulus but it just was not happening. We touched on a Samurai Predator and the new Alien show that is going to take place on Earth.

In this one off special episode of Casually Lit, Jason without any permission from the Casually Lit team does whatever he wants and sneaks on his 6 year son, Connor Tyree. We talk transformers, a little Mr. Beast, and ask Connor a few questions about who he is. 

- He also designed the thumbnail. 

In this episode of Casually Lit, we dive into the puzzling halt in the growth of craft beer and try to unravel the mystery behind it. Jason shares his newfound love for Dude Perfect, while Tony expresses his skepticism about the Cowboys' chances this season (or any season, for that matter). Tune in for a mix of beer talk, sports rants, and some light-hearted fun!

In this episode of Casually Lit, Dirk shares his latest brewing adventure with brewing Division's Pumpkin High Beer. Jason talks about his recent purchase of a washer and dryer, and we explore the wonders of the magical beer store in Mansfield, TX. Plus, we touch on the world of "Camp Crusader" on Amazon. We end it on a nice long rant from Jason not wanting Linkin Park to come back.  Tune in for a mix of beer talk, home upgrades, and streaming recommendations!

In this episode of Casually Lit, Jason surprises everyone by admitting he likes the new Post Malone country album, but he’s not a fan of the way Linkin Park is announcing their new vocalist, if they even have one. Dirk shares his brief but exciting experience at the Texas State Fair, where he watched some rodeoing. Tony dives into the story behind his dream samurai tattoo, and we wrap things up with a discussion about the latest updates in the Security Breach game. Tune in for a mix of music, fair fun, tattoos, and gaming!

In this episode, we bid farewell to Rohde as he heads to Little Rock. We dive into Post Malone's country transformation, discuss the high cost of concert tickets as Dirk and Jason snag Haste the Day tickets for Dallas, and explore plot holes in "The Acolyte." Plus, Jason shares his excitement about pre-ordering Scott Seiss's new book, "The Customer is Always Wrong." Tune in for all this and more on Casually Lit!

In this episode, we touched on "Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit," and its SNES like gameplay. We also discussed looter shooter games, and the money that comes with them. Rohde once again goes on about his obsession with crafting a cilantro IPA beer. And, as always, we wrap up with a rundown of the latest shows and movies we've been watching. Grab your favorite craft beer and join us for another fun-filled episode of Casually Lit!