Random Thoughts

In this episode we celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Random Thoughts. Kristi tells us about her experience running in the four man relay marathon. We also discuss the show “You” and the “Harry Potter” movies. George Hartline, owner of Pine Brothers Coffee Company, gives us an exclusive insight into his new upcoming project which entails shipping containers. We discuss our Thanksgiving Holiday plans and the amount of time and energy that goes into preparing the meal that is eaten up in 20 minutes. Raul tells the story about the Beige Ford Van they used to scare people with in Mexico.

In this episode we talk about our past weekend events. Kristi tells us about her experience at her first live University of Alabama football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Raul talks about his weekend at the golf course and the reason why he doesn’t get frustrated when he plays golf. We discuss the premiere of Yellowstone Season 4 and give our thoughts on everything that happened and what we believe is coming next. Raul throws out some conspiracy theories and Kristi explains who she believes is responsible for the attacks on the Dutton Family. Krist talks about the upcoming Chatanooga Marathon she will be running as part of a four person team in a couple of days. Raul pulls “a Kristi” and takes the show off the rails explaining Pablo Escobar’s cocaine Hippos. We also discuss our upcoming joint podcast with Mara Ring from Fried Crime and Biscuits where we will be discussing the “La Mesa Street Murders” that occurred in Raul’s hometown of Yuma, Arizona.

In this episode we discuss Kristi’s schedule and how it will be crazy busy for the rest of the year. Raul brings up Kristi’s belated birthday and brings her an unopened bottle of RumChata that they add to their hot chocolate to celebrate. We discuss our experience participating in this year’s Trunk or Treat at Scottsboro Square dressed as Negan and the Saviors. Kristi talks about her upcoming trip to visit Miranda and attend the Alabama game versus LSU. We discuss the upcoming Vaccine mandate and the possible implications and precedences it might set in the future.

In this episode we talk about Kristi’s workplace and the reasons it was voted Best of the Best Places to Work. We discuss Kristi’s upcoming birthday and she explains why she’s not looking forward to it. Raul talks about Ramen noodles and Kristi explains to him why they are the worst things to eat. Kristi uses the random question generator and we answer random questions such as what we miss most about being a kid. Kristi tells us about her weird experience at a team building exercise in the middle of the Arkansas woods. Raul talks about the worst job he had as a teenager picking cabbage in the agricultural fields of Salinas, California.

In this episode we discuss Kristi’s trip to Ohio and her visit to her Alma Mater. Raul talks about re-watching Seinfeld as an older adult and his new favorite character George Costanza. We talk about our cleaning and laundry habits, folding vs rolling towels. Kristi gets freaked by Raul's strange laundry folding habit. Raul explains to Kristi what a Cholo is and the history of Cholos in America. We discuss William Shatner’s trip to space aboard the Blue Origin space rocket.

In this episode we discuss our experience running the Conquer the Cave 5K run. Kristi talks about her company’s event “Lodgetoberfest” and Raul gives her a hard time for not bringing him any beer. We talk about Evan’s upcoming 14th Birthday and Kristi gets all up in her feels. Kristi talks about her upcoming road trip to her hometown in Ohio for her High School reunion. Raul talks about the new Netflix series “Squid Games” and Kristi discusses her new series “Nine Perfect Strangers”.

In this episode we talk about the latest news about Gabby Petito's tragic death and the disappearance of Brian Laundrie. Kristi discusses her plans for Evan's 14th birthday and the sleepover she is not looking forward to. We talk about some of the cartoons we grew up watching and the cartoons are kids watched growing up. Raul talks about the results of the poll on Kristi's curly versus straight hair. We also talk about the toilet paper debate of hanging it over or under. We also discuss the series finale of one of our Netflix binges "Lucifer". Raul talks about his latest experience trolling people on Instagram and being referred to as an "old man" by other Instagram posters. Both Kristi and Raul talk about one of their favorite actors Sam Elliot and how Raul wants to look as good as Sam when he is in his seventies. Kristi discusses her latest hobby of growing indoor plants and her experience with weed smokers during her concession stand duty at the football game.

In this episode we talk with George Hartline owner of Pine Brothers Coffee Company and Reverie Playhouse in Scottsboro, Alabama where we record our Podcast. George discusses his various endeavors from playing in a band to practicing law. He also discusses some of his upcoming plans and endeavors. We also discuss the results of Kristi's long versus short hair poll, long takes the win. Raul tells the story of the African Servals that escaped from the exotic pet store located down the street from his house, which are still on the loose. We also discuss the ongoing investigation regarding Gabby Petito's disappearance and her Fiancé's involvement. Raul finally finishes the Game of Thrones series and discusses the ending with Kristi.

In this episode we discuss Raul's saga with Lucille the Jeep. Raul explains how Lucille broke down and the saga that unfolded getting her to the repair shop. Kristi gives him a hard time and makes him squirm as she pours salt on an open wound caused by his purchase of Lucille without proper authorization. We discuss Kristi's experience working the concession stand during the pandemic and stumbling across mom fans. We also discuss our listeners' favorite movie quotes that people use in daily conversations. Kristi talks about her recent road trip for work and dealing with a coworker's constant tardiness for events. We also discuss Kristi's upcoming road trip to her high school reunion in Ohio and her plans to visit her old college campus. Kristi's long curly hair also becomes a serious topic of conversation. Will she cut it? 

In this episode we discuss our listeners answers to the question "If you could bring back one TV show that was canceled, which on would you bring back". Kristi chose "Sons of Anarchy", of course, because she is madly in love with Jax Teller. Raul would bring back "Friends" because he was not happy with the ending and felt there could have been at least one more season. We introduce the Random Topic Generator to inspire random conversation and learn more about each other's responses. Kristi explains to Raul why walking around in his birthday suit is not such a great idea from a safety perspective. We also decipher the meaning behind Kristi's dream of snakes fighting each other.