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Jason and John are back for Episode #133 of I Shower After Work, and returning guest Pete Heiniger joins them for another round of job-trailer conversations that get weird, political, ridiculous, and occasionally downright unbelievable.

This week, the guys are asking one question: DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?!

They kick things off with Jason's questionable "Is It Racist?" segment and his newly discovered useless superpower before jumping into an Ohio political rally where a protester wearing a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt was assaulted. That leads to a heated conversation about free speech, political division, accountability, and why nobody should be throwing punches over an opinion.

The insanity continues with a five-day White House press secretary, Florida alligators hanging out in storm drains, political misinformation, AI-generated videos, the upcoming-at-recording-time midterm elections, and a controversial statement about gas prices from President Trump.

Then things get lighter. Jason complains about Minnesota's ridiculous electronic highway signs, the guys discuss Sydney Sweeney's advertising controversies, and everybody admits that getting older means they might actually need to start taking care of themselves.

John brings the laughs with headlines from The Onion, including cavemen apparently struggling with their paleo diets. Then he reveals something that sounds like a joke but isn't: parts of Wisconsin really do use cheese-production brine to treat icy roads.

Naturally, that turns into a discussion about road maintenance, environmental concerns, cheese curds, bad jokes, and why Wisconsin might smell like dinner in the winter.

Through all the laughs, rants, and side roads, Pete brings the conversation back to something important: stay informed, have an opinion, and pay attention to what's happening, but don't let politics and the nonstop news cycle steal your happiness.

QUESTION FOR THE SHOWERHEADS:

What's the most ridiculous news story you've heard lately that made you stop and say, "Did that really just happen?"

00:00 Cold Open and Welcome

01:31 Is It Racist Segment

03:13 Useless Superpower Reveal

04:52 Epstein Files Rally Fight

12:37 Midterms and AI Misinformation

16:03 Alligators in the Sewers

18:26 Press Secretary Fired Fast

28:21 MnDOT Sign Dad Jokes

31:52 Trump Gas Price Gaffe

35:01 Term Limits Technicalities

36:49 War Powers Election Delays

38:18 Boots On Reality Check

39:16 Sydney Sweeney Backlash

40:59 Eat The Cake Fitness Talk

43:22 Onion Headlines Break

48:46 Don’t Let It Take Happy

51:57 Cheese Brine Road Salt

59:05 Blonde Jokes And Wrap

01:01:13 Final Thanks And Signoff

Recorded ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections. The political discussion reflects the hosts' perspectives at the time of recording.

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Jason and John are back for Episode #132 of I Shower After Work, and this week they're bringing returning guest Pete into the job trailer for a full-on hobby showdown.

We've talked about how much hobbies cost before, but what about the actual WORK involved in having fun? The preparation, practice, physical effort, equipment, travel, cleanup, and time that go into doing something you supposedly enjoy?

With hunting season approaching, Jason puts together a bracket to determine which hobbies require the most effort. Pete joins the guys to settle the arguments, break ties, and offer the perspective of someone who's turned his love of music into something that actually makes money.

The matchups get ridiculous: painting and woodworking versus bird hunting, glamping versus hiking, gardening versus cycling, tent camping versus bird hunting, and big-game hunting versus golf. The guys debate whether e-bikes count as cycling, how much work goes into getting a camper ready, what separates a real hike from a walk, and whether gardening is basically a part-time job you never get paid for.

Then the serious contenders start swinging. Fishing, camping, and big-game hunting all require planning, equipment, knowledge, physical effort, and a little luck. Jason argues his way through each matchup, John defends his positions, and Pete brings in a new angle: how much does risk factor into the effort you're willing to put into a hobby?

Eventually, they crown big-game hunting as the hardest hobby in their bracket, with fishing taking second, camping third, and gardening somehow sneaking into fourth place.

Along the way, they talk old-man back problems, Jason's 20th wedding anniversary, Pete's music, camper setups, Blackstone griddles, fire-starting tricks, Jason's upcoming Canadian fishing adventure, ham radio operators, and why some people will spend a ridiculous amount of time getting ready for a few hours of relaxation.

But the episode ends with something more important than the rankings. Hobbies give us a reason to challenge ourselves, learn new skills, disconnect from work and technology, and enjoy life outside the daily grind. Sometimes it's better shared with your spouse or friends. Sometimes you just need to sit alone in a deer stand all day and enjoy the peace and quiet.

The question isn't just which hobby takes the most work. It's whether the enjoyment makes all that work worthwhile.

QUESTION FOR THE SHOWERHEADS:

What hobby do you think takes the most effort, and which of our bracket results did we completely screw up?

00:14 Missed Weeks Apology

00:56 Vacation and Anniversary

02:57 Pete Joins the Show

07:27 Effort Hobby Bracket Setup

09:03 Defining Effort Metrics

13:19 Matchup Bird Hunt Wins

16:56 Glamping Versus Hiking

22:20 Glamping Prep and Setup

27:17 Gardening Versus Cycling

30:43 Gardening vs Mountain Biking

31:59 Downhill Crashes and Injury Stats

33:02 Cycling vs Gardening Debate

36:21 Camping vs Bird Hunting

43:02 Big Game Hunting vs Golf

47:29 Glamping vs Fishing Showdown

01:00:17 Camping vs Big Game Hunting

01:02:38 Bow Drill Fire Talk

01:03:21 Snack Fire Starters

01:04:21 Big Game Beats Camping

01:07:27 Fishing Over Gardening

01:09:34 Final Debate Big Game vs Fishing

01:16:24 Risk Reward Effort

01:22:38 Winners And Shoutouts

01:24:42 Ham Radio Surprise

01:27:49 Hobby Advice And Disconnect

01:33:17 Where To Find The Show

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Jason and John are back for Episode #131 of I Shower After Work, following up on the cost-of-living talk with Shrinkflation Part 2.

Last time, the guys covered the consumer side: groceries, gas, smaller packages, food delivery apps, convenience spending, and how people are trying to make their money stretch. This time, they move to the business side.

John brings in research on major companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Hershey, Tyson, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Mondelez — the parent company behind Oreos, Ritz, and Chips Ahoy. The guys talk revenue changes, profits, margins, package sizes, price-per-ounce changes, shareholder expectations, CEO compensation, and the difference between making money and squeezing customers because they can.

Jason and John get into the double-dip problem: companies giving customers less product while also charging more. They talk Gatorade bottle changes, Coke 12-pack increases, Angel Soft Mega Rolls dropping sheet counts, Doritos party-size bags not feeling very “party” anymore, and why hiding smaller quantities behind familiar packaging feels like profiteering.

They also talk CEO pay, profit sharing, shareholder dividends, corporate greed, customer loyalty, and whether companies ever care until people stop buying. Jason draws his line with Oreos. He loves them, but says he’s done until the value makes sense again.

Because it’s ISAW, the conversation finds room for side roads: old-man back pain, podcast anniversary plans, Greg the fact checker, the hunting shack, specialty Oreos, chicken-and-waffle cookies, torn dryer sheets, detergent sheets, tipping screens, overcooked steak, service industry respect, and why you should never send food back unless something is wrong.

Question for the Showerheads:

What product finally crossed the line for you — smaller package, higher price, worse value — and made you stop buying it?

00:00 Ice and Old Man Aches

00:16 Podcast Welcome and Housekeeping

03:06 Part Two Setup Shrinkflation

04:41 Research Framework and Caveats

06:03 Retail Pricing and Delivery Apps

08:47 Companies Under the Microscope

11:12 Pandemic Window and Frustration

13:43 Coca Cola Numbers and CEO Pay

23:02 Tyson Hershey and Margin Debate

25:15 Wages Housing and Being Priced In

30:27 Toilet Paper Double Dip

31:55 Dryer Sheets and Using Less

35:24 Commercials Overuse Scam

36:48 Is It All Profiteering

37:14 Companies Don’t Care

38:34 Boycotts and Buying Power

40:10 Shrinkflation Double Dip

50:21 CEO Pay and Profits

54:23 Oreo Tangent and Weird Flavors

59:44 Prices Never Come Down

01:02:17 Profiteering vs Greed

01:06:05 Needs vs Wants Reality

01:11:08 Consumer Tips and Wrap Up

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• BLS — How shrinkflation affects inflation measurements

https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/measuring-shrinkflation-and-its-impact-on-inflation.htm

• FRED — Construction-worker average hourly earnings

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/data/CES2000000003

• Mouse Print — Documented shrinkflation examples

https://www.mouseprint.org/2024/04/15/here-we-shrink-again-spring-2024/

• P&G — 2025 financial highlights

https://us.pg.com/annualreport2025/financial-highlights/

This one starts with Jason accidentally taking a full-strength sip of a drink he thought had mix in it. That burner sets the tone for a loose, random-talk episode full of side roads, gripes, laughs, and a few heavier thoughts.

The guys start with fall weather, working outside, Midwest Halloween being cold or miserable more often than not, and a quick update on last week’s cost-of-living episode. John did a deep dive for the corporate-profit follow-up, but Jason wants to give that research a full episode instead of rushing through it. So this week becomes a reset episode before the second half of the inflation discussion.

They also read feedback from Greg, who says he has cut back on steak, groceries, and unnecessary shopping trips, only stopping places already on his route to save gas. Jason also shouts out Doug Lukey for taking him fishing, where Jason caught a 28-inch northern pike and Doug caught what may have been the smallest fish of the day.

From there, the guys talk hockey rules, new equipment penalties, loose helmets, tucked jerseys, football getting too soft, AI satire videos, NFL commercials, how little actual play time there is in football, and why sports can lose fans when commercials and over-regulation take over.

Then the episode turns into a big AI conversation. Jason brings up concerns from people in the AI world about future risk, and the guys talk nukes, self-preservation, AI consciousness, robot dogs overriding kill switches, dirty internet training data, quantum computing, Skynet vs. Star Trek, whether AI could cure cancer, and whether humanity gets destroyed, saved, or simply managed like a jobsite with better scheduling.

The guys also touch on record profits for major gas companies, oil company greed, CEO pay, charity roundups at checkout, Ronald McDonald House, charity transparency, missing disaster-relief money, congressional hearing clips, and whether public CEO grillings actually change anything.

The back half gets political, but in classic ISAW fashion: frustrated, blunt, and focused more on the system than party labels. Jason and John talk term limits, lobbyists, money in politics, whether politicians listen to their constituents, negative campaign ads, hate speech labels, political commercials, and Jason’s restaurant analogy for government: the citizens are the owners, but the staff are too busy sabotaging each other to serve the customers.

The episode closes with a simple message: don’t be a dick, be a good human, do something small and positive, turn off the news, put down social media once in a while, and don’t future trip.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s one small thing you do to stay sane when the world, the news, money, politics, or social media starts feeling like too much?

00:00 Cold Open Burner

00:18 Fall Weather Talk

01:18 Halloween Reality Check

01:48 Show Updates Feedback

03:35 Fishing Brag Roast

06:23 Hockey Rules Rant

08:55 Football Ads Overload

12:58 AI Doom Debate

21:34 Quantum Computing Fears

26:46 Back to Real World

27:24 Gas Profits Question

27:51 Oil CEO Greed

29:44 Corporate Charity Scam

30:42 Charity Fraud Warnings

32:33 Do Hearings Matter

34:09 Fixing Politics Ideas

39:13 Money Out Catch-22

45:02 Campaign Ads Trash Talk

48:37 Micro Positivity Reset

50:15 Dont Future Trip

51:54 Government Restaurant Analogy

53:25 Wrap Up Next Week

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Jason and John are back for Episode #129 of I Shower After Work, and this week they’re talking about the cost of living, the stuff we need, the stuff we want, and all the sneaky little ways everything seems to cost more.

The episode starts with Jason apologizing for missing last week after dealing with another kidney stone, then the guys jump into a wild relationship honesty story: is “100% honesty” actually healthy, or are some thoughts supposed to stay inside your head where they belong?

From there, they talk Stitch Fix, clothing that actually fits, John’s graphic tee collection, and then get into the main topic: inflation, rising costs, food prices, gas, energy, shrinkflation, and the consumer side of getting squeezed.

Jason and John break down how groceries, fuel, fast food, subscriptions, streaming services, phone bills, and food delivery apps all hit differently when prices creep up a little at a time. They talk Gatorade bottles getting smaller, Doritos bags shrinking, fast-food deals quietly changing, and why companies should have to be more obvious when they give you less for the same price.

They also get into Disney adding ads, paying extra to avoid commercials, algorithms going sideways, Star Wars Halloween costumes, expensive lightsabers, LARPing, Renaissance Festival sword rules, Wi-Fi entitlement videos, European cost-of-living comparisons, Chick-fil-A being great but closed on Sundays, and why sometimes the little service details still matter.

Later, the guys talk about job security, AI, making yourself harder to replace, skilled trades, certifications, being valuable at work, warning signs that your job may be getting bird-dogged, and why being asked to document every single thing you do may be a bad sign.

They also set up a future Part Two about corporate profits, CEO pay, big companies, and how businesses can keep making money while consumers feel the squeeze.

The episode closes with practical ways to cut costs: make coffee at home, drive less and plan errands better, use cash for groceries, delete the food delivery apps, and send in your own money-saving tips.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s one thing you’ve changed, cut back on, or completely stopped buying because the price got stupid?

00:00 Cold Open and Setup

00:58 Too Honest Marriage Story

03:33 Relationship Honesty Rules

06:33 Do I Look Fat Debate

07:23 Stitch Fix and Style

10:28 Rising Costs Two Parter

11:17 Gas Food and Work Trucks

15:56 Grocery Inflation Numbers

18:24 Shrinkflation Examples

25:12 Streaming Ads Double Dip

28:51 Canceling Disney Bundle

29:10 Digital Xbox Upgrade

30:01 Algorithm Costume Chaos

31:20 Lightsaber LARP Rabbit Hole

32:57 Ren Fest Reality Check

33:55 WiFi Karen Ring Cams

35:56 US vs Europe Costs

40:01 Chick-fil-A Dilemma

43:11 Career Proofing Advice

47:50 Gas Prices and Chevron

51:02 Everyday Cost Cutting

56:25 Wrap Up and Contact

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Jason and John are back in their job trailers for Episode #128 of I Shower After Work.

The episode starts with Jason explaining how a quiet fishing morning on the Mississippi got ruined by a well-meaning trash picker who turned a peaceful riverbank into a global-warming lecture. From there, the guys roll into Minnesota drought conditions, Otter Tail County getting hammered with heavy rain, and a quick shoutout to Cape Breton after major rainfall washed out roads and made life harder for folks back home.

Then the weird news kicks in hard. John brings up a grave-digging competition in Hungary, complete with two-man teams, hand-dug graves, strict measurements, dry cemetery soil, and a cash prize that probably doesn’t feel big enough once you’re five feet deep with a shovel.

The guys also react to a reported Amazon/Prime Air cargo plane crash, county officials trying to step into a federal aviation situation, airline safety concerns, and why it is so hard to find good news that is actually recent.

On the lighter side, they talk about a Chicago bar gathering nearly 2,000 people to take a shot of Malort for charity, why Malort tastes like a punishment.

There’s also a Wall Street Journal rant, Jason’s nightmare about saying too much online and getting deported, a small farmer giving away nectarines during a legal fight, big companies squeezing small farms, The Fall of the House of Usher, the price of healthy food, and whether playing the Minnesota State Fair means a band is on the way down or just keeping the fans happy.

The episode takes a serious turn with the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum, criminal justice, accountability, and the kind of double-standard conversation Jason and John know can get people fired up.

Then Jason goes off on the TSA possibly letting certain pre-screened people back past security without tickets to say goodbye at the gate. He is not excited. He remembers airport gate goodbyes, fake waves, blocked walkways, grandma traffic jams, and wants absolutely no part of bringing that back.

The guys close out with the Keefe D / Tupac case, cold cases, mysteries they would want solved, JFK, Princess Diana, the pyramids, ancient construction questions, Jason’s growing boat obsession after last week’s midlife-crisis talk, and the dead-even golf swing poll between Jason and John.

It’s weird news, dark news, dumb news, serious news, and classic ISAW table talk.

Question for the Showerheads:

What historical mystery would you want solved tomorrow? JFK, Princess Diana, the pyramids, Tupac, or something even weirder?

00:00 No Intro Just Vibes

00:13 Zoom Setup Talk

02:03 Fishing Ruined Rant

03:47 Minnesota Drought Deluge

06:15 Grave Digging Contest

10:33 Amazon Cargo Crash

15:43 Malort World Record

19:25 Wall Street Journal Rant

21:49 Deportation Dream

23:09 Nectarine Farmer Fight

26:47 Big Business vs Farmers

32:13 State Fair Career Debate

33:25 State Fair Concert Value

35:43 Postpartum Trial Outrage

45:00 TSA Gate Access Returns

49:55 Tupac Case Breakthrough

54:36 Mysteries We Want Solved

59:34 Boats and Golf Poll Wrap

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Jason and John are back for Episode #127 of I Shower After Work, and this week they’re talking about getting old or at least realizing your body has been aging even if your brain still thinks you’re somewhere around 38.

The episode kicks off with John’s birthday recap, peach cobbler tragedy, dairy-free ice cream, Midwest weather, Jason’s trip to Jimmy’s land and cabin, and a quick follow-up from last week’s Star Trek warp speed question. Jason’s brother comes through with the nerd answer: fuel, antimatter, deuterium, and dilithium crystals. Exactly the kind of answer Jason asked for, even if John still calls it Star Trek nerd stuff.

Then the guys get into the main topic: aging. Jason is turning 48, John just turned 45, and both of them agree their brains feel younger than their bodies. They talk about when your mental age seems to stop, why 50 used to feel ancient, how old injuries come back to collect payment, and why doing dumb kid stuff before smartphones might be one of the greatest blessings of their generation.

They also talk about not needing excuses anymore when you want to leave, growing up in open houses vs. closed houses, caring less what people think, walking into phone-zombie teenagers, old injuries from trees and four-wheelers, vague childhood memories, questions you should not ask your spouse, John’s rule of 555, giving advice when you’re old enough that people might actually listen, and the strange pride of realizing your opinion carries a little more weight now.

Question for the Showerheads:

What do you think Jason and John’s midlife crisis purchases would be?

00:00 Back In The Suck

00:16 Birthday Recap And Cobbler Fail

01:10 Dairy Free Ice Cream Talk

01:40 Destructible Word Debate

02:46 Weekend Cabin Getaway

04:28 Shout Outs And Nerd Notes

06:27 Why Getting Old Feels Weird

09:21 Less Fucks To Give

14:56 Pre Internet Stupidity Wins

16:05 Childhood Injuries Catch Up

20:07 Memory Gaps And Aging

21:13 Body Count Trap Question

23:40 Questions You Shouldnt Ask

27:11 Questions Without Answers

27:58 Rule Of 555

29:19 Advice Without Credentials

32:41 Parenting And Being Needed

33:41 Midlife Crisis Talk

37:55 Quotes On Aging

41:30 Hangovers Hit Harder

45:21 Dad Jokes For Everyone

46:55 Midlife Crisis Predictions

51:55 Mirror Moment And Fitness

53:22 Subscribe And Go Live

54:12 Final Wrap And Cheers

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Jason and John are back for Episode #126 of I Shower After Work, and this one is all about starting the thing you keep talking yourself out of.

The guys kick things off with Midwest weather, birthday jokes, and a quick thank-you to everyone who has stuck with ISAW through 126 episodes. Then they get into the main topic: how the podcast started, why it was never some big complicated master plan, and why anyone with a message, hobby, idea, or dumb thought worth sharing can start putting something out into the world.

Jason and John talk about starting with a friendship, a glass of whiskey, and a conversation. They break down solo shows vs. co-hosts, sharing the workload, being able to have honest conversations, choosing the right outlet — podcast, vlog, blog, Substack, Reddit, YouTube, or whatever fits your message — and why “the same thing can be different” when it comes from your voice and your perspective.

They also get into the practical side: cheap podcast setups, phone and laptop recording, corded earbuds, why audio quality matters more than video quality, getting used to your own voice, remembering the internet is forever, being careful what gets back to your employer, staying genuine, taking feedback, admitting when you’re wrong, and staying flexible when life, work, and family get in the way.

And because it’s ISAW, the episode still takes a few side roads: Star Trek warp speed questions, taking the dog to the vet for nail trims, young people dropping off job applications looking rough, quick recipe videos that don’t give measurements, real podcast gear costs, the Zoom P4, AI-generated show notes, Dave’s How to Podcast series, a tribute to Dolly Parton, and a remembrance for Local 292 member Jason Pearson.

The message is simple: don’t overthink it. Don’t fake it. Don’t wait until everything is perfect. Start the damn thing.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s the thing you’ve been thinking about starting: podcast, YouTube channel, blog, side hustle, project, or hobby that you keep talking yourself out of?

00:00 Midwest Weather Banter

01:03 Birthdays And Age Jokes

01:54 Episode 126 Milestone Thanks

02:50 Why Start A Podcast

04:39 Same Thing Different Voice

05:31 Solo Vs Co Host

10:15 Pick Your Platform

13:29 Gear And Audio Quality

16:28 Internet Is Forever

19:41 Choose Passion And Stay Humble

21:57 Flexibility And Consistency

25:55 Why We Do This

27:05 Recognized In The Wild

28:19 Entertaining Your Audience

29:04 Warp Speed Debate

30:19 Vet Nail Trim Logic

31:42 Job Application Outfit Shock

33:59 Dress for Success Talk

36:46 Recipe Video Rant

39:04 Keeping It Genuine

40:00 Podcast Gear Costs

45:39 Editing Tools and AI

49:33 Advice for New Creators

50:11 Dolly Parton Tribute

52:27 Local Brother Remembered

53:44 Closing Thanks and Signoff

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Jason and John are back after a couple weeks away, and Episode #125 of I Shower After Work starts with a weekend full of pucker factor.

John gets run off the road on his motorcycle and somehow keeps it upright in the ditch. Around the same weekend, Jason discovers his rear tire is coming apart, then blows it out on the freeway at 55 mph before getting help from Great River Harley-Davidson in Onalaska. The lesson: check your tires, belts, bikes, side-by-sides, and anything else that sits too long between rides.

From there, Jason gets into the main topic: the world is getting weird, and some crazy behavior is becoming way too normal.

The guys talk barefoot professionals on city sidewalks, “grounding” on concrete, tetanus myths, public bathroom etiquette, paper towels vs. air dryers, fake hand-washers, bathroom attendants, and one grown man at a urinal who clearly missed a few life lessons.

John shares a wild Minneapolis parking ramp story, which leads into a bigger conversation about public behavior, accountability, cops, society stepping in, and where tolerance needs consequences.

They also hit “unhoused” vs. homeless, homeless people with dogs, birthday dinner “materials,” Halloween decorations in August, giant yard decorations, gas-station groceries, expiration dates, barbecue tongs, mixed-meat kabobs, cooking temps, the Wisconsin State Fair fight, parent accountability, and another round of “Is It Racist?”

It’s loud, messy, funny, uncomfortable, and very ISAW

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s the craziest public behavior you’ve seen lately that made you think, “Yeah… we’re letting too much slide”?

00:00 Weekend Chaos Recap

00:49 Run Off the Road

02:21 Blown Tire Scare

03:33 Tire Safety Talk

06:22 More Bad Luck

07:59 Podcast Intro Shift

08:18 Society Getting Weird

10:13 Barefoot Downtown Debate

14:58 Tetanus Myth Busting

22:16 Bathroom Etiquette Rant

22:54 Air Dryer Psychopaths

25:02 Bathroom Attendant Stories

28:05 Gum After Dinner

28:38 Parking Ramp Horror

29:42 Society Versus Chaos

33:13 Pants Down Urinal Guy

36:39 Homeless With Dogs

40:59 Birthday Materials Mixup

44:05 Halloween Stuff Too Early

54:24 Grocery Shopping Gas Stations

58:47 BBQ Tong Cross Contamination

43:00 Tong Contamination Debate

01:02:25 Mixed Meat Kebabs Fight

01:05:05 Cooking Temps Reality Check

01:11:30 Apron Straps and BBQ Logic

01:13:57 Wisconsin State Fair Brawl

01:17:50 Discipline and Parent Accountability

01:22:54 See Something Say Something Wrap

01:27:03 Is It Racist Segment

01:33:13 Final Sign Off and Future Plans

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The guys kick things off with whiskey pouring, sugar-free Mountain Dew, brutal heat, a long 2/0 copper wire pull, sticky deep-fryer tables, and a couple of listener shoutouts. Greg sends in a show recommendation with The Capture and offers up a traffic-clearing superpower, while Casey H. recommends Peaky Blinders, which leads Jason and John into a quick talk about Cillian Murphy, Sons of Anarchy, and old-school gangster TV.

From there, things bounce exactly the way an ISAW episode should. John brings up the latest Fauci conversation and the guys talk pardons, congressional hearings, and why they still have no use for the guy. Jason explains that he has become his wife’s “weed butler,” John defends Domino’s, Jason gives an update on the KFC bowl disappointment, and then the guys get into beat-up old trucks, farm rigs, homemade flatbeds, flying bed liners, and vehicles that probably should be on the trailer they’re towing.

The episode also hits the Sherwin-Williams “Cover the Earth” logo, questionable business logos, Grease Monkey Garage, new drivers white-knuckling through turns, driver training, motorcycle tests, John’s daughter taking her driving test in an R/T Charger, and why learning to drive different-sized vehicles actually matters.

Then the guys go off on bad drivers, especially Illinois drivers. Jason officially calls them “Chi Clowns,” John tells a near-miss story from 35W, and the guys talk about blind spots, lane changes, road rage, Dallas traffic, Chicago traffic, and people who do something stupid behind the wheel and still somehow think they’re the victim.

The episode wraps with toaster settings, Pop-Tarts, Eggos, “Leggo My Eggo,” a future episode idea about company slogans, and John’s career-level hatred of universal fittings. If you’ve ever fought a “universal” part that fits nothing properly, this ending is for you.

Question for the Showerheads:

What’s the dumbest everyday thing you have an irrationally strong opinion about, toaster settings, bad drivers, cheap fittings, or something even worse?

00:00 Whiskey and Mountain Dew

00:31 Hot Week and Wire Pull

01:40 MC Cable Grime Rant

02:41 Sticky Table Confession

03:28 Listener Shoutouts and TV

03:58 Superpower Traffic Debate

06:51 Fauci Hearing Fallout

09:04 Wife Weed Butler

10:55 Dominos Versus KFC

13:08 Rusty Truck Sightings

17:32 Sherwin Williams Logo

19:58 New Drivers White Knuckles

22:40 Teaching Kids to Drive

24:54 Charger DMV Test Drama

28:57 Driver Test Courses Talk

30:55 Motorcycle Test Too Easy

31:47 Vince Passed Me Anyway

33:05 Wife Dumped In Class

34:45 Illinois Drivers Rant

36:23 Best vs Worst States

43:59 Worst City To Drive

47:27 Construction Lane Near Miss

51:56 Toaster Dial Debate

58:03 Touchscreen Toasters and Eggos

01:01:18 Universal Fittings Hate

01:05:12 Wrap Up and Thanks

Check out everything ISAW:

Website: https://isawpodcast.com/

Be a Guest: https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest

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Call or text the show: 507-607-4729

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