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 Des Moines City Council Member Pierre Blosse joins Joe and Hamp in the lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about the city they call home. Where's the money going, what's on the horizon for upcoming projects, and the big one: Shield AI coming to Des Moines. They dig into what a major aerospace arrival could mean for local jobs and the overall economy, and zoom out to the bigger question of what AI is doing to everything. Plus a fun detour into a Tesla demo that sends a car flying — and flipping — through the air. 

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🎙️ We sat down with Patrice Thorell, president of the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, to talk all things Bayside Brunch! 

 Join us for a full-spread, self-serve brunch at Anthony's HomePort in Des Moines on Sunday, November 1st at 9:30 AM — and this year it's Back to the Future themed! Expect a DJ spinning 80s music, live music, a costume contest, bottomless mimosas, a paddle raise, and a silent auction packed with donated items to bid on — from cruises to local restaurant gift cards to a cabin getaway on Heron Island. 

 We also get into where the money goes: the Legacy Foundation's programs supporting underprivileged children, seniors, parks and recreation, and many other programs in partnership with the city. 

 We're also joined by special guest Melanie Sartin, owner and founder of Melanie's Dance Unlimited in Normandy Park. Melanie has been teaching dance since 1980 — over 6,800 students and counting — and she's built her studio around one idea: the "have-nots" should have the same opportunities as the "haves." Many of her students, including members of her award-winning competitive teams, attend on scholarships, and she deliberately kept the studio in the Normandy Park Community Center rather than buying her own building so she wouldn't have to raise prices. She's also a volunteer with the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, so she knows firsthand what the brunch supports. 

 🎟️ Tickets are $75 — get yours at DMLegacy.org. 

 Don't miss it — and we'll see you at the brunch! 

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Cassie's back! Joe, Hamp, and Cassie reunite for a full-trio Stick Lounge banter episode — and it goes off the rails fast. 

Hamp comes in hot with stories: the phone call where he had to "be the white guy," the great monkey-statue debate, and somebody actually calling the cops on his truck (this week's Hot as Fish Grease). Then it's Paranormal Corner: a glowing orb spotted over Snohomish, WA, a bold prediction that alien life will be confirmed by 2030, the general who vanished right after UAP declassification, rival alien factions battling in our skies, a city-block-sized base on the ocean floor, and the Baltic Sea anomaly. Plus Cassie's shocking health scare and Hamp's defiant message to the city of Des Moines. 

If you love paranormal podcasts, UFO and UAP news, alien disclosure talk, and unfiltered comedy banter, this one's for you. New episodes every Sunday — like, subscribe, and catch the shorts all week. 

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Ballots are out — and there's a judge race on yours that almost nobody talks about. This week I sat down with Harry Steinmetz, candidate for King County District Court Judge (Southwest District, Position 4), to talk about what the job actually is, what voters get wrong about judges, and why he's running. 

 Harry is an Administrative Law Judge with the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, a former private attorney and health care advocate, an 18-year small business owner, and Des Moines' Deputy Mayor — where he's worked on downtown and marina revitalization, permitting reform, public safety, and behavioral health response programs. He lives in Des Moines with his wife Kristin, where they raised their two sons. 

 We get into his path from the council chambers to the courtroom, what a district court judge actually does day to day, and the questions voters should be asking before they fill in that bubble. 

 Your vote, your courtroom. Watch before you vote. 

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In this powerful episode of The Stick Lounge Podcast, we sit down with Sage and her mother, Meegan, for a raw, honest conversation about navigating severe mental health challenges as a family. Sage has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and together they walk us through the long, difficult road toward getting her the proper care, medication, and support she needed.

Sage opens up about the hallucinations that once dominated her daily life — from the unsettling presence of an old woman who appeared and “glitched” in and out of the hallway, to the dark figure she refers to as her “demon,” a constant companion during her most difficult moments. Meegan shares the emotional toll of fighting for answers, advocating through a maze of providers, and refusing to give up on her daughter.

Their story spans early struggles with drugs and alcohol, a brief period of experimenting with “magic,” and the turning point where Sage finally received the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and discovered her true higher power. What begins as a story of crisis becomes one of resilience and transformation.

Today, Sage is not only stable and supported — she works as a peer‑to‑peer mentor, helping others facing the same challenges she once battled alone. Her journey has come full circle, and her voice now guides people toward hope, resources, and recovery.

This episode is heartfelt, intense, and ultimately uplifting. It’s a testament to perseverance, family, and the life‑changing impact of proper mental health care. A conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this powerful episode of The Stick
Lounge Podcast, Joe and Hamp sit down with the incredible team from Light House North West, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of abuse rebuild their lives from the ground up.

For 13 years, Light House North West has
provided a safe haven for women, men, and children escaping dangerous
situations — offering housing, schooling,
job placement, and permanent residency tailored to each individual’s
needs. Their approach is deeply personal, meeting people exactly where they are
and guiding them toward independence and healing.

With a 100%
success rate, this organization’s impact speaks for itself. Even the
location of their safe home remains undisclosed to protect those they serve.

This episode dives into the heart of
their mission, the stories of transformation, and their upcoming fundraising event “Celebrate” on October 17th,
where Joe from The Stick Lounge Podcast
will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation
about hope, resilience, and the power of community — all wrapped in that
signature Stick Lounge energy.

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 The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. 

The Stick Lounge welcomes the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce!  

Joe and Hamp sit down with Chamber President Tracy Buxton and Board Member Michelle Faucette‑Ray to dig into how the newly formed Chamber is shaking up local business life in Des Moines, WA. 

 From the hurdles of starting a small business and navigating city red tape to the perks of Chamber membership — like ribbon‑cutting ceremonies, grand‑opening spotlights, and community events — this episode dives deep into what it takes to thrive as a local entrepreneur. 

 Along the way, Hamp and Michelle share their own experiences as small business owners, revealing the highs, lows, and lessons learned from building something in their hometown. 

 It’s civic pride, chaos, and community — Stick Lounge style. 

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Joe and Hamp are back in the studio after weeks of remote chaos — and they’ve got stories that’ll fry your brain and your catfish! Hamp is now the official 2026 Catfish Fry Cook‑Off Champion, proudly showing off a massive trophy at his Creole Soul restaurant. The guys break down every sizzling moment of the competition, shouting out Seattle Music Is Real and all the restaurants brave enough to face Hamp’s legendary batter. 

Then Joe flips the switch to Paranormal Corner, where things get heavy — literally. He dives into Project Anchor, a bizarre theory claiming Earth’s gravity will shut off for seven seconds on the 12th. What happens if it’s true? Hamp’s not buying it… until Joe plays a vintage Art Bell Coast to Coast AM clip featuring a frantic “former Area 51 employee” spilling secrets about what’s really happening behind those fences. 

Aliens, abductions, and a cook‑off crown — it’s all here. The Stick Lounge is back, louder, weirder, and funnier than ever. 

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Joe and Hamp are BACK in the Stick Lounge Studio — finally! After weeks of going mobile (Live at Creole Soul, Live at the Bayside Ball, and even a wild “swapcast” with Seattle Music Is Real), the crew returns home to break down all the recent remote episodes and the madness behind them. 

This week, Hamp gears up for the Catfish Fry Cook Off, where he’ll be throwing down against multiple restaurants in a battle hosted by Seattle Music Is Real and hip‑hop artist MariBased1. The competition is heating up… and so is Hamp’s trash talk. 

Meanwhile, Cassie decided she was “too tired” to show up — so Hamp steps in with a spot‑on Cassie impression that carries the whole episode. It’s ridiculous. It’s disrespectful. It’s perfect. 

In Hot as Fish Grease, Hamp calls out someone who tried to keep him out of a food truck event with the world’s lamest excuse: “I heard your truck got broken into.” 

No it didn’t. Nobody said that. If you don’t want Dat Creole Soul involved, just say nothing — don’t invent a fake crime scene. 

Then in Paranormal Corner, Joe gives a quick update on the Missing Scientists case and a rapid‑fire breakdown of the congressional hearing on MK Ultra. Government experiments, mind control, cover‑ups — it’s wild. 

We’re back. We’re loud. We’re tired. And we’re having a blast. Welcome to the Stick Lounge. 

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This week on The Stick Lounge Podcast, the crew is back with another rollercoaster of chaos, conspiracies, and Creole Soul catastrophes. 

We kick things off with Hot As Fish Grease, where Hamp is heated — and rightfully so. Turns out some of the help at Creole Soul has been throwing away his custom black silverware. Not the cheap stuff either. Forty premium spoons… gone. Vanished. Buried somewhere in a landfill like they were evidence in a mob case. Hamp is ready to file a missing persons report for cutlery. 

Then we slide into Paranormal Corner, and things get weird fast. Joe opens the portal with a deep dive into time travel — is it real, is it happening now, and could it explain the bizarre wave of missing scientists around the world? The crew tries to make sense of it, but the answers only get stranger. 

From there, Joe introduces Hamp and Cassie to Project Blue Beam, the conspiracy theory that claims the government is behind everything — from fake alien invasions to global mind control. By the end, everyone is questioning reality, their neighbors, and possibly their own sanity. 

Along the way, we somehow end up talking about Hamp’s low testosterone, Cassie’s night terrors, and whether any of us are actually okay. 

It’s unfiltered. It’s unhinged. It’s the Stick Lounge. 

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