Sponsor, Matt Czigler founder of Czig Meister Brewing Company, has graciously offered to teach you and a lucky guest how to brew! Each week we will ask a question on Monday's upload. You will have until Friday to send your answer to [email protected] or fill-out the contact form at the top of the right margin of the homepage at www.checked-out.com

Your email with your answer is that week's entry. 

The contest will run for 6 weeks starting September 21, 2015 and ending November 2, 2015. That means you have a potential 6 entries. 

At the end of the contest, Matt Czigler will pick a name out of a hat. So make sure to include your name in ALL of your emails. (In case the first person can't claim the prize, a second name will be chosen at the same time)

If the winner does not contact us within 14 days, the second runner-up wins. 

WHAT YOU WIN:

A free brew class with Matt Czigler at Homebrew University in Hackettstown, NJ. 

A NJ Homebrewer's License good for one year

Meet Matt, Pete and Jimmy the Italian. 

Keep your brew (after fermentation period is complete). 

The planned Gettysburg trip was doomed from the start. Jimmy the I-talian fell ill the night before the team had to leave, our Sunday-night guest was stuck in Baltimore and had to reschedule for Monday and Matt and Pete were exhausted. 

BUT, on the plus side, the most important part of the trip went off without a hitch. Our accomodations, courtesy of the Lodges at Gettysburg were ready and waiting for us, complete with two six packs of beer in the fridge. 

Seeing as how Matt and Pete were down there with all the equipment set up, they decided to record an impromptu show, while drinking Ole Smokey Moonshine. This is an open-ended soft-open to the season. That's why it's number 300 and not 301. In it, Matt and Pete discuss whatever comes to mind including the poll question about whether or not Matt should go on Trippy's show and what the decision is; how the Butterfly Effect caused this trip in the first place, annoying wedding DJs and more. 

Most importantly, they announce the particulars of their first contest with Czig Meister Brewing Company in which you can win a free, private brewing class with Brew master Matt Czigler, and a couple of other goodies. Make sure you catch each episode on time this season so you have a better chance to win!

And, let us take this opportunity to congratulate Matt Czigler for finally being able to get into his building to start forming the brewery. It won't be long now before we can all go there!!

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Garryowen"

Traditional

Performed by

California Consolidated Drum Band

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Czig Meister Brewery

www.czigmeister.com

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The Lodges at Gettysburg

www.thelodgesatgettysburg.com

Ay Dios mio! What a crazy two seasons its been. As we bring our second season to a close, Matt is still considering Trippy's offer to appear on his show and is considering your feedback on the matter (Tweet your thoughts to @CheckedOut2015). 

The boys finish strong in this episode covering a variety of topics that are all absurd. From titties in Times Square courtesy of Desnudas, to a Satanist who gives us soundboard gold, this show runs the gamut. 

Matt even manages to break his own rule and read just one more message from Bingo Bingo Nations. It is, perhaps, her best one yet. Plus, regular listener feedback printed out on Jimmy's old Dot Matrix and our tribute to all of the cities that have been downloading our show. Did yours make the Top 5? Press play to find out. 

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Twitter- @CheckedOut2015, @RealMattJosephs, @ThePeterCornell, @JimmyTheItalian

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Czig Meister Brewery-

www.czigmeister.com

Twitter, Instagram- @czigmeister

Tonight. On a very special "Checked Out":

You don't want to miss this episode. If you usually listen to the show as background noise, DON'T DO IT on this episode, because we need your input. 

For our loyal listeners who joined us back in the Inside Radio days, you will remember our former producer, Trippy Trev. If you are one of the smart ones who listened to our live shows, you heard our infamous final episode which included Marquis Allen's first interview and a performance, followed by a discussion-turned-verbal brawl with Trippy. In that duscussion/brawl, we discussed why Checked Out was being "fired" from Inside Radio. It was an attempt to communicate to you, our loyal audience, not only that we were leaving, but also why we were leaving. But that episode was never uploaded to our old feed and some of you probably had no idea what happened. Some other probably still think we just disappeared and never continued. Poor souls! Can you imagine what their lives must be like without us? I shudder to think. 

Anyway, Trippy sent Matt an email last week offering to, not only, make peace, but also to invite Matt on his show, "Let's Talk". Matt is conflicted. Not on the peace side of things, but on whether or not he should go on Trippy's show. 

After finally sharing the whole story with the audience, Matt poses this question to Pete and Jimmy: "Should I go on his show?"

In the end, Matt asks for YOUR help. He wants to know your opinion. Should he go on the show with Trippy and have a post-mortem?

Listen to this show. Then try to catch Trippy's show on Monday night (Agust 31) on YouTube to see what he says about the whole situation. After you've heard both sides of the story, leave a comment on any of the following sites:

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Music Credits

"Exhilarate"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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This is a rare one-topic episode, which covers many facets of said topic. While we tried to make it a shorter show, it ends up being a typical hour show. So, rest assured, you will get your fill of Checked Out. 

Are you one of the devoted who follow the preachings of the pious Josh Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting fame? Or did you cry along with Sam Rader and his wife when they announced their pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage on their Christian vlog? Of course you are and of course you did. Who among us isn't or did not?

Actually, Matt, Pete and Jimmy can't be bothered with such false heroes when they themselves are trying so hard to be your false heroes. In this episode they talk about how annoying hypocites are...no matter where they fall on the religious or political spectrum. 

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Any loyal listener has heard the odd messages we get from a listener that we call "Bing-Bingo Nations". We're sure many of you have wondered who the hell she is and what the hell is the deal with her disjointed, broken-English-laden messages to us and why we find them so funny. Any loyal listener would also remember Episode 221, in which we discuss how we were introduced to a new fan on Twitter and immediately smelled a rat. 

Well, that discussion got the new fan upset and he called us out on Twitter. We begin this show by telling the whole story and addressing the phenomenon of what we call "Pussy Listeners" that don't seem to understand that no one forces them to listen to things that they don't like. 

And, finally, we discuss, in detail, the great film, Dear Zachary. We'll warn you now. DO NOT listen to the third segment until after you have watched Dear Zachary. 

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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This is Jason Patrick's final episode before Pete returns. But don't fret, Jason will be back.

In this episode Jimmy shares the news that Spin Doctors singer, Chris Barron, followed him. This gets the boys waxing nostalgic about their youth and how Pocket Full of Kryptonite was the soundtrack to their Freshman year of high school. Of course, Matt extends the invitation to Chris to come on the show. Poor Matt. He doesn't realize how insignificant he is. There's something admirable about that. Isn't there?

Anyhoo, after that, the boys delve deep into the curious case of hand-that-feeds-you-biting by the Black Lives Matter movement by listening to the famous footage of Senator Bernie Sanders being interrupted during a rally. 

Also, Jason Patrick is drunker in this episode. 

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Twitter- @CheckedOut2015, @RealMattJosephs, @ThePeterCornell, @JimmyTheItalian, @Czigmeister, @TheChrisBarron

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Well this episode is chock full of discussion. As the Czig Meister was passed between the boys, Matt, fill-in co-host, Jason Patrick and Jimmy the I-talian settled down for some deep discussions. 

Jason starts us off with his story of getting whipped with a BBC at Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook, NJ, while innocently watching dudes play nude volley ball. 

In the next segment, the boys discuss Coby Persin's-- or, as Jimmy calls him, "Zac Efron"-- experiment in which he sets up fake Facebook accounts and chats it up with underage girls to prove how easy it is to take advantage of gullible, neglected and starving for attention teens. Read about it here.

That discussion reminds Matt of a recent experience he and Pete and Jimmy had with an enthusiastic "fan" of the show that was introduced to them on Twitter by Superfan #1 Nick. While they aren't sure yet if this person is in fact a fake fan or not, the good money has it that it is, indeed, a fan who has written into the show many times. Many incoherent times. 

It's a hot time in the old town tonight on Episode 221 of Checked Out!

Here we have an episode where the beer flows like wine and so do the topics. Once again, Matt Czigler founder of our favorite microbrewery, Czig Meister Brewing Company fills in for Pete and lets Matt and Jimmy the I-talian try two new brews. 

Being that not much went on during the week leading up to the show, the boys decide to do a free-form show. Topics range from things that piss us off while driving to the upcoming Czig Meister contest. It's actually not as boring as it may seem. 

Episode 220 is one of the episodes that was almost lost when our hard drive crashed. We were able to recover all of the missing files...except one: the one with the beginning of the show on it. We have our IT department working on restoring that file, but they have warned us that there is a 50/50 chance of it working. So, keep your fingers crossed because that segment contains a riveting interview with the pizza delivery boy. 

Get on Czig Meister's mailing list at www.czigmeisterbrewing.com and follow them on Twitter @czigmeister

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Motherlode", "Organic Grunge", "Umbrella Pants"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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"Super Mario Theme" by Christian Garibaldi and his magical mouth

Swing low, sweet chariot! What was thought to be lost (at least for a while) has been found and it is all thanks to friend-to-the-show and sometimes fill-in co-host, Jason Patrick. 

Episode 219 is the first of four episodes without Pete while he is checking out the bikini babes in the Magic Kingdom with his family. Matt Czigler, proud sponsor of the show and founder of Czigmeister Brewing Company, filled in for Pete. 

We begin by talking about the Windows 10 update and the documentary, The Wrecking Crew (available on Netflix). Speaking of documentaries, Jimmy the I-talian brings up the gut wrenching, Dear Zachary. We plan to discuss it further on a future show, so, if you haven't seen it, we DARE YOU to watch it!

After a break, Matt unveils two new flavors on us, his Falconer Pale Ale and his Wineberry American Wheat. Either one puts any corporate beer to shame. 

After getting a buzz on, Matt, Matt and Jimmy delve into a discussion on the recent Fox News GOP Debate, which felt more like a scene out of Idiocracy than a respectable function of the American political system. Oh, and, this segment, comes complete with a pee break. Watch when happens when the boys think they can go on without Matt Josephs.

Music Credits

"Bushwick Tarantella", "Exhilarate", "Matt's Blues", "Meatball Parade", "Pump", "Wah Game Loop"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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