The Do-Over Podcast

The crew kicks off live from The Grogg’s Studio with a wild “would you rather” that immediately goes off the rails, then pivots into the kind of conversation that feels funny until it gets a little too real. Jess gives the long-awaited cup update (spoiler: “leak proof” is a lie), the crew roasts influencer culture, and then they hit the uncomfortable question: what happens when AI gets good enough to replace people, manipulate people, and blur reality in ways your brain can’t easily separate anymore.

Season 2, Episode 5 of The Do-Over Podcast features Drew Hyatt with Jess and Darren (Dear Bear). Recorded at The Grogg’s Studio (aka the Grog Studio) and streamed live on Twitch, this episode moves fast: unhinged relationship hypotheticals, the ongoing “cup obsession” saga, and a rant about the weirdness of “influencing” as a job. Then the tone shifts when they watch a hyper-realistic AI filter and unpack where this goes next, from AI “baddies” and parasocial bait to the bigger picture of quantum computing, the Fermi Paradox, and whether advanced tech is basically humanity’s self-made extinction trigger.

Later, Drew brings up Alex Honnold and admits he’s genuinely nervous about a live Netflix climb on a building in Taipei, especially now that Honnold has kids. The episode closes with a quick wrap, plugs, and Darren’s handle.

00:00 – Cold open: “porn job” and unhinged start

00:01 – Welcome to the Grog Studio (live on Twitch)

00:02 – Frolicking, “sex symbol” talk, and crew intros

00:02:51 – Would you rather: job security vs “sizable hog”

00:08:03 – The reverse scenario: men choosing “hot vs smart”

00:16:39 – Reset, Jess roast session, and “special treatment”

00:22:39 – Cup update: the Owala hype vs reality

00:24:19 – Like/subscribe + Patreon plug (2026 plans)

00:28:19 – AI influencers and why influencer culture feels creepy

00:33:39 – “How gay are you?” scale, feelings, and crying talk

00:40:38 – Grogg’s sponsor spot (food, darts, sports)

00:42:05 – Darren’s Christmas gifts: candles, cup, baby oil

00:45:09 – The AI filter clip and why “dudes are cooked”

00:53:02 – Quantum computing, great filter theory, and aliens

00:56:22 – Arrival: would you still have the child?

01:00:24 – Frank Sierra Finish Carpentry + Sierra Door Supply ad

01:01:40 – Darren’s real estate “aftercare” and client support

01:04:03 – Alex Honnold Netflix live building climb anxiety

01:12:28 – Wrap-up, Darren’s Instagram, schedule and plugs

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Season 2, Episode 4 comes out of The Grogg’s Studio with Drew Hyatt and Barbress Jess bouncing between real life, internet brain-rot, and the kind of group chat energy that only gets worse once Elliott calls in.

First up, the studio’s landlord seems convinced the podcast setup is something way more suspicious, the spam calls are relentless, and Jess explains why throwing up is basically her personal horror movie. From there, it turns into a full-on food debate (oysters get absolutely cooked), then the bachelor party question hits: is it even a bachelor party without strippers?

Elliott jumps in mid-drive with peak “I live in LA now” behavior, including an over-the-top review of a Whole Foods that’s basically an indoor adult playground. Then he tops it with a gym story that ends with ripped shorts, a quick self-roast spiral, and the group doing what they do best: making it worse.

After the break, the conversation swings hard into modern dating expectations, “push present” logic, and a viral TikTok idea about paying a “date prep deposit” that Drew and Jess call exactly what it sounds like. From there it turns into workplace politics, why loud political talk is bad for business, and a bigger rant about how social media amplifies the worst voices. The back half gets even looser: K-pop curiosity (Jennie/Blackpink), Pokemon card theft stories, what people would actually steal if they snapped, and why nobody should ever be doing anything in a Best Buy aisle.

Sponsor shoutouts in this episode include Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub and Frank Sierra Finish Carpentry / Sierra Door Supply, plus a quick Patreon mention for supporting the show.

00:00:07 – Morning intro at The Grogg’s Studio

00:01:21 – Landlord “Ron thinks it’s porn” theory

00:03:18 – Spam calls and the phone-life spiral

00:04:40 – TikTok push and chasing views

00:06:18 – Eddie’s out sick and the puke phobia

00:08:03 – Childhood trauma story: dad’s oyster disaster

00:14:14 – Work schedules and roller rink birthday plans

00:15:17 – Bachelor party debate: do strippers “count”?

00:17:01 – Elliott calls in while driving

00:21:07 – Elliott’s “best Whole Foods ever” breakdown

00:25:20 – Drew’s stripper bachelor party story (and why he’s sober)

00:34:09 – LA Fitness trainer talk and “cardio is cooked”

00:36:51 – Elliott rips his shorts at the gym

00:40:44 – Group chat text gets read on-air

00:45:11 – Break: Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub sponsor spot

00:46:51 – Push present debate and “what’s the gift?”

00:49:28 – “Courted” dating app and date-prep deposit clip

00:53:19 – Internet grifts, OnlyFans logic, and using desperate men

00:56:33 – Workplace politics: keep it out of business

01:12:09 – Groceries are insane: “go get the hammers”

01:14:26 – Break: Frank Sierra Finish Carpentry / Sierra Door Supply

01:16:40 – K-pop turn: Jennie (Blackpink) rabbit hole

01:20:05 – Pokemon card theft wave and armed robberies

01:20:45 – What would you steal if you loved it enough?

01:21:40 – Jess admits the cup obsession (Stanley/Owala)

01:25:14 – The Best Buy story

01:26:36 – Firearms training and “hostage target” drills

01:30:14 – Contact info, socials, and wrap

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Season 2, Episode 2 of Taps & Takes is recorded live from Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub, with Drew Hyatt and Edward Raus running a fast-moving mix of nerd news, pop culture headlines, and NFL playoff talk.

Taps & Takes is the rapid-fire series within The Do-Over Podcast network. It’s designed for quick reactions, current topics, and unfiltered conversation, recorded live instead of inside a traditional studio. This episode opens with a breakdown of time travel in movies and TV, including which films handle it well and which ones fall apart under scrutiny.

From there, the conversation shifts into major entertainment industry news, highlighted by a deep dive into the ongoing tension between Paramount, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Drew and Edward walk through lawsuits, corporate power plays, and what a potential takeover could mean for the future of movies, studios, and streaming platforms.

The back half of the episode pivots into sports, starting with college football title talk before breaking down NFL Wild Card weekend results and locking in picks for the upcoming slate. The episode closes with final takes, plugs, and the kind of loose energy that only comes from recording live at Grogg’s.

00:00 – Live from Grogg’s opening and setup

02:08 – Let’s Get Nerdy begins

02:52 – Time travel movies and TV debate

05:12 – Blast from the past movie talk

06:40 – Golden Globes and quick culture hits

07:36 – Nerd news run: movies and TV updates

29:15 – Hype or Blight: live-action remakes

35:11 – Paramount vs Netflix vs Warner Bros discussion

41:28 – Grogg’s break and reset

42:41 – College football title talk

44:36 – NFL Wild Card weekend recap

53:11 – NFL picks and predictions

01:00:31 – Wrap-up and plugs

01:02:02 – Final notes and sign-off

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Season 2, Episode 3 of The Do-Over Podcast delivers a long, conversational episode recorded at The Grogg’s Studio with Drew Hyatt and Barbress Jess. The show opens with real-life scheduling struggles, gym routines that fall apart, and how discipline tends to collapse once the week actually starts.

The conversation moves into dating and relationship dynamics, including jealousy, “just friends” situations, and the difference between open relationships and polyamory. Drew and Jess talk candidly about honesty, boundaries, and how miscommunication turns into unnecessary drama when people avoid saying what they actually feel.

The centerpiece of the episode is Drew’s behind-the-scenes story from shooting Elliott and Lady Jam’s save-the-date photos. What should have been a smooth shoot turns complicated after getting turned away from one location, scrambling for backups, and dealing with unexpected attitudes from venues. The episode closes with local talk, a real estate and interest rate discussion tied to the Federal Reserve, social media reaction commentary, and a surprisingly heated debate over how you’re actually supposed to measure a tree.

Recorded at The Grogg’s Studio.

Sponsors mentioned include Grog’s Traditional Irish Pub and Frank Sierra Finish Carpentry / Sierra Door Supply.

00:00 – Welcome and new recording cadence

00:01 – Morning routines, gym talk, and missed alarms

00:06 – Scheduling chaos and packed workdays

00:08 – Dating pressure and personal stories

00:10 – Open relationships vs polyamory

00:16 – Can men and women just be friends?

00:25 – Sponsor break and show housekeeping

00:29 – Save-the-date photo shoot story begins

00:42 – Unexpected client story and location issues

00:51 – Family expectations and body image talk

00:56 – Gym culture and social media reactions

01:02 – Fed rates, Jerome Powell, and real estate

01:08 – Influencers vs normal people online

01:10 – The tree measurement debate

01:15 – Wrap-up and where to find Jess

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Season 2, Episode 2 of The Do-Over Podcast turns into an unexpected courtroom when a routine Target receipt check spirals into a near blow-up and one unavoidable question: was Drew in the wrong?

Recorded at the Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub Studio, this episode features Drew Hyatt, Jess, and Fast Eddie Edward Raus catching up after getting wiped out by the “super flu,” unpacking holiday chaos, and recapping the Santa Cruz engagement weekend that somehow still managed to go sideways. If you’re new here, The Do-Over Podcast is a long-form hang built on real stories, honest arguments, and the kind of conversations that only happen when friends stop pretending they’re always right.

The episode takes a turn when Jess explains why the movie Eternity hit way harder than expected, opening the door to a broader conversation about relationships, pressure, and timelines. That sets the stage for the main event: Drew walks through a tense encounter with Target employees during a receipt check that escalated fast, sparked debate around authority, self-control, and accountability, and ultimately turned into a full “Is Drew the Asshole?” segment.

They close out by talking work burnout, experimenting with new schedules, and setting real 2026 goals around health, money, and habits, including quitting cigarettes and getting back to consistency. Equal parts funny, uncomfortable, and honest, this episode is exactly what The Do-Over Podcast is built for.

Sponsors and partners mentioned in this episode include Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub and Frank Sierra Finish Carpentry & Sierra Door Supply, along with a Patreon shout-out for listeners who want to support the show.

00:00:01 – Cold open and sick talk

00:03:05 – Episode 2 setup and weekly schedule

00:10:04 – Santa Cruz engagement weekend recap

00:24:32 – Eternity movie discussion and relationship pressure

00:30:04 – Tease: “Is Drew the Asshole?”

00:31:03 – Sponsor break: Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub

00:32:11 – Harry Potter obsession and confessions

00:37:34 – Target receipt check confrontation

00:58:29 – Sponsor break: Frank Sierra + Patreon

01:00:20 – Studio updates and changes ahead

01:03:11 – Work burnout and new schedules

01:09:55 – 2026 goals: health, money, habits

01:14:26 – Wrap-up and next episode tease

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Season 2, Episode 1 of Taps & Takes is live from Groggs Traditional Irish Pub with Edward Raus and Drew Hyatt. The show opens with the new live schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri on Twitch), some real-life talk, and a quick update on Elliott being out in LA with the Angels organization (he’s not hosting this episode).

From there it turns into pure nerd news and culture talk. The guys get into Avatar: Fire and Ash impressions (what worked, what didn’t, why Way of Water still feels like the strongest of the three), plus the bigger “Cameron keeps printing money” conversation and the high frame rate debate.

Then the episode hits a new segment: Hype or Blight. You get rapid-fire reactions to upcoming projects like Henry Cavill’s Warhammer, He-Man, and the God of War live-action series, before shifting into a deeper sci-fi discussion on Pluribus (Apple TV+) and why it’s flying under the radar.

The second half is sports-heavy: boxing (including Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor and Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul), Winter Olympics Milan hype, then football with college playoff talk, NFL Black Monday, wild card picks, Super Bowl gut calls, and a fantasy football championship recap to close.

00:00 – Live from Groggs, schedule update, sponsor shout

02:17 – Real-life update and perspective shift

03:19 – Elliott update: Angels support staff and badge name misspelling

04:49 – Show flow, quick headlines, and conversation setup

05:28 – Avatar: Fire and Ash first impressions

10:32 – Avatar business and tech talk: billion-dollar run, frame rate, IMAX

22:12 – Games and industry discussion: pricing, Switch 2, and nerd news

23:53 – Ongoing culture and entertainment discussion

28:38 – Pluribus discussion: premise, hive mind, and individuality

37:29 – Elliott Groggs ad read (voice cameo)

38:45 – Sports conversation begins: Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor fallout

40:15 – Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul reaction and boxing implications

44:50 – Winter Olympics Milan preview and Winter Games appeal

47:43 – “Angels news” gag and college football playoff talk

51:36 – NFL Black Monday: firings, dysfunction, and coaching takes

58:20 – Wild card setup and Ravens heartbreak

01:03:31 – Wild card picks and matchup breakdowns

01:06:48 – Super Bowl predictions and gut calls

01:10:05 – Fantasy football champion recap

01:11:12 – Wrap-up and closing

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Season 2 kicks off with a major life update as Elliott Jams drops the news that changes everything: he’s officially engaged. What starts as a casual catch-up quickly turns into a full breakdown of the proposal, complete with behind-the-scenes planning, near-misses, and the kind of honest banter only longtime friends can deliver. Edward Raus and Drew Hyatt do what they do best, pressing for details, cracking jokes, and letting the moment breathe without forcing it.

The Do-Over Podcast is a long-form, conversational hangout built around real life, pop culture, and humor. No polished personas. No fake outrage. Just real conversations between friends who have lived enough life to laugh at it. In Season 2, Episode 1, the show resets with fresh energy while staying true to what makes it work: chemistry, honesty, and letting conversations go where they’re supposed to.

Along the way, the episode dives into pop culture, including a spoiler-warning discussion around Stranger Things, before shifting into Elliott’s new job, his first-day badge photo nightmare, and the small but telling moments that come with stepping into a new chapter. It’s a true table-talk episode. Tangents, callbacks, and genuine laughs included.

00:00 – Intro and settling in

01:16 – Season 2 begins

01:34 – Elliott’s big life update teased

02:20 – Elliott’s new job and career shift

03:04 – Stranger Things discussion begins (spoilers)

08:57 – Finale reactions and story logic

13:08 – Critiques, characters, and loose ends

22:31 – Ending theories and franchise talk

25:10 – Break

26:11 – Grogg’s Irish Pub shoutout

27:20 – Back from break and 2026 reset talk

30:59 – Moving, work, and life changes

45:33 – LA vs Fresno perspective check

47:21 – Patreon mention and show support

48:08 – The engagement story begins

01:14:26 – Relationship reflections and callbacks

01:16:50 – Ads, support, and release cadence

01:18:11 – Wrapping up and what’s next

01:19:07 – First-day badge photo and name mix-up

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This episode of The Do-Over Podcast is less about Christmas cheer and more about what the holidays actually bring out in people. Anxiety, pressure, financial stress, emotional conversations, and moments that catch you off guard. The crew talks openly about crying with friends, navigating relationships, managing ADHD, and trying to keep it together when life doesn’t slow down just because it’s the holidays.

It’s funny, uncomfortable, honest, and familiar. From awkward social dynamics to money stress and figuring out where you stand with the people around you, this episode leans into the reality of adulthood rather than pretending everything’s fine. If the holidays ever make you feel more reflective than festive, this one will hit.

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00:00 – Intros, Christmas energy, Valerie joins, Elliott updates

00:06 – New rooster story and the “eggs” pronunciation debate

00:08 – Hot springs vs hot tubs, fluids, and UTI paranoia

00:09 – Internet takes and dating opinions

00:11 – Witchcraft, manifestation, and lottery obsession

00:18 – Lottery takes and what money really fixes

00:26 – Valerie’s massage business and divorce-name explanation

00:28 – Holiday stress and being in service mode

00:32 – Real estate pressure and client expectations

00:33 – Holiday finances and year-end realities

00:35 – Nuance talk and off-the-rails studio moments

00:38 – Elliott’s Christmas gift panic

00:41 – Work intensity, standards, and on-air mistakes

00:53 – Scam DMs and strange messages

00:55 – Ad break

00:58 – Internet comments and Spotify feedback

01:01 – Opening gifts and card reactions

01:02 – Studio gifts and holiday moments

01:03 – Holiday Would You Rather begins

01:12 – Bracelet order debate and fulfillment rant

01:15 – TikTok rabbit holes and relationship suspicion

01:24 – Relationship turn-offs and “what’s in the box?”

01:34 – Listener gifts and shoutouts

01:40 – Timothée Chalamet and pop culture discussion

01:45 – Benson Boone and music chatter

01:48 – Marriage scenario debate

01:53 – Christmas Eve wrap-up and final thoughts

01:54 – End-of-year sign-off and schedule tease

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Elliott already said goodbye. Then he showed up anyway.

This episode of Taps & Takes opens in a strange, uncomfortable, and very on-brand place as the crew realizes Elliott is back for what is clearly his last full-time appearance. What follows is a dragged-out, half-emotional, half-hostile goodbye where jokes are used to deflect real feelings before the show forces itself to move on.

From there, the episode settles into controlled chaos. The crew breaks down major nerd news, including reactions to Avatar, Supergirl, Street Fighter, Marvel’s latest trailer strategy, and the fallout from The Game Awards. The second half shifts fully into sports, covering NFL playoff races, injuries, team collapses, fantasy football playoff recaps, and the usual fan misery that comes with December football.

It’s messy, funny, profane, and honest. A real transition episode that captures Taps & Takes exactly as it is when something real interrupts the routine.

00:00 We Thought Elliott Was Already Gone

01:07 Elliott’s Last Full-Time Appearance

02:15 Jokes, Letters, and an Awkward Goodbye

03:02 Elliott’s New Job and Exit

07:47 Forcing the Show to Move On

08:08 Nerd News Begins

12:50 Stranger Things Season 5 Talk

18:55 Supergirl and DC Debate

22:06 Street Fighter Movie Reaction

29:30 Game Awards and Fallout

35:40 Marvel Trailer Frustration

40:53 Switching to Sports

42:29 NFL Week and Playoff Picture

52:17 Team Misery and Fan Pain

01:02:09 Fantasy Football Playoffs

01:07:01 Elliott’s Goodbye Returns

01:11:17 Final Wrap-Up

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This episode is different.

We take time to reflect, laugh, and get emotional as Drew Hyatt, Barbress Jess, and the crew say goodbye to Elliott Jams. What started as a running joke and inside banter turns into a genuine send-off filled with memories, growth, gratitude, and a lot of heart. If you’ve been with the show for a while, this one hits. If you’re new, you’ll quickly understand why this moment mattered.

The conversation looks back on Elliott’s journey, the evolution of The Do-Over Podcast, and how the people behind the mic grow along with the show. There are tears, laughter, callbacks to old moments, and the kind of honesty that only comes from real relationships built over time. Yes, we call him a “simp” and yes, it’s said with love.

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Episode Highlights:

• Saying goodbye to Elliott Jams

• Reflecting on the growth of the show

• Emotional moments and shared memories

• The inside jokes that became part of the brand

• Why this chapter matters moving forward

00:00 Opening and setting the tone

12:45 Elliot shares his career opportunity and next chapter

24:30 Processing the news before going live

38:10 Early radio days and inside jokes that shaped the show

55:40 What winning the Powerball would really change

01:00:15 Sponsor break and show reset

01:25:30 Life changes, routines, and personal growth

01:48:10 Reflecting on the countdown to cancellation and resilience

01:53:25 Gratitude for the journey and what the show became

02:02:50 Advice on professionalism and entering a bigger stage

02:06:30 What happens next for the podcast

02:10:00 Saying goodbye to Elliott

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