In this episode of Taps & Takes, we’re joined by Royce King of Grogs Traditional Irish Pub for a full-on nerd session covering books, comics, gaming, and the future of physical media.

We break down Red Rising by Pierce Brown, debate The Wake and whether it’s brilliant sci-fi horror or “mermaid smut,” and talk about why comic book storytelling can get away with the kind of wild swings movies can’t. Then we shift into gaming and business, discussing Xbox’s struggles, PlayStation moving away from physical games, the rise of digital ownership, and whether gamers should actually be worried about the death of physical media.

We also talk about:

• Why Red Rising hooks you after the first 10 chapters
• The split reaction to The Wake
• Whether comic books are the best medium for big sci-fi ideas
• Xbox layoffs, Game Pass, and the future of console strategy
• Why physical media is disappearing
• Whether piracy and emulation are the inevitable response
• Royce’s recommendation for Interview with the Vampire

If you’re into sci-fi books, comic books, gaming culture, PlayStation, Xbox, and nerd debates, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Intro / Friday morning at Grogs

00:25 Royce King joins the show

01:12 “Nerd Training with Royce” begins

02:08 Reviewing The Wake

02:41 Why they started calling it “mermaid porn”

04:04 The weird structure of The Wake

05:18 Royce’s full review: Part 1 vs Part 2

08:37 Why comics are such a hard sell to people

09:50 Image Comics, Spawn, and weird comic book storytelling

10:31 Drew pitches East of West

11:34 Bad adaptations and the disaster of The Dark Tower

13:17 Drew reviews Red Rising

15:52 Breaking down the caste system in Red Rising

17:21 Revenge, infiltration, and the long-game story setup

18:09 Why the Gold hierarchy is so compelling

19:26 The “gay Red Rising illustrations” conversation

20:21 Books vs movies: which should come first?

23:04 Golden Son and why Drew’s all in on the series

24:38 Final verdict: read Red Rising

26:08 The death of physical media

28:10 Xbox’s struggles and why the next generation matters

29:48 PlayStation moving away from physical games

31:37 Royce’s take: physical media is already dead

34:48 Xbox’s constant identity crisis

36:24 Why digital ownership is the future

38:14 Will old games still be playable in the future?

39:41 “Your video game maker is now your utility provider”

41:12 Wrapping up the nerd conversation

41:37 Royce’s recommendation: Interview with the Vampire

43:15 Why the AMC adaptation is so good

44:18 Outro

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This episode of The Do-Over Podcast is absolute chaos from the start.

Drew and Royce are joined by Jess and Darren as Drew unpacks one of the worst weekends he’s had in a long time: the studio AC dies, his home AC dies, he gives himself food poisoning from a quesadilla, gets almost no sleep, and then somehow ends up stepping in a mountain of dog poop and smearing it all over the back seat of his car. It only gets worse from there.

Then Jess drops a story that completely derails the show: a listener slides into her DMs with one of the most unhinged messages we’ve ever heard — asking if she wants to see him “do the helicopter.” From there, the crew gets into creepy internet behavior, boundaries, bad flirting, and why sending weird DMs is the fastest way to become podcast content.

If you like podcasts with funny disaster stories, unfiltered conversations, relationship chaos, gross-out moments, internet weirdos, and friends roasting each other for over an hour, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Drew, Royce, Jess, and Darren talk about:

• Drew’s broken studio AC and why the podcast is basically being recorded in a sauna
• His home AC dying the same weekend
• The food poisoning that had him puking, miserable, and Googling whether it was appendicitis
• The moment he stepped in a giant pile of dog poop and got it all over his car
• Why Jess thinks Drew is not accountable
• A listener DMing Jess to ask if she wanted to see him “do the helicopter”
• Why unsolicited sexual DMs are insane
• Darren and Elliot jumping in for the aftermath of the helicopter story
• More Do-Over Podcast chaos, live-chat nonsense, and group roasting

Hosts featured in this episode: Drew, Jess, and Darren

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back, Jess Is Thriving in the Heat & Drew Needs to Quit Smoking

02:40 – The “Helicopter” Bit, Pete Holmes Batman & Why the Studio Feels Like a Sauna

05:28 – Drew Had the Worst Weekend Imaginable

06:02 – The Studio AC Dies and Everyone Starts Melting

10:00 – Drew’s Home AC Dies Too

12:22 – Jeff Saves the Thermostat… But the AC Still Doesn’t Work

14:22 – Drew Gives Himself Food Poisoning With a Quesadilla

15:08 – Puking, No Sleep, Walgreens at 2AM & Full Misery Mode

17:06 – The Dog Grooming Disaster and the Giant Pile of Poop

18:27 – Drew Gets Dog Poop All Over the Back of His Car

19:06 – The Hot House, Dad Guilt & Sacrificing the Portable AC

20:52 – How Drew Actually Survived the Weekend

23:00 – Darren’s Vegas No-AC Horror Story

25:52 – Break: “Helicopters” Are Coming Back After the Ad Read

28:02 – Listener Feedback: “Fast Forwarded the Real Estate Crap”

29:58 – Jess Got a DM We Need to Talk About

31:39 – “Want to See Me Do the Helicopter?”

32:23 – “This Wasn’t a No” and Why the DM Gets Worse

33:29 – Why Guys Need to Stop Sending Women This Stuff

35:35 – Elliot Jams Joins the Show & The Group Spirals

1:03:00 – Patreon Tangent, Peptides & GLP-1 Talk

1:34:50 – Final Thoughts, Jess’s Warning to Men & Outro

If you enjoy funny podcasts, comedy podcasts, storytime podcasts, unfiltered friendship banter, internet drama, relationship humor, and chaotic real-life stories, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe.

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How much money is too much money to spend on a pet? In this episode, Drew and Royce get into one of the hardest debates any pet owner can have after Royce’s cat Percy ends up with a broken leg, balance issues, chronic health problems, and a vet bill that’s already reached $8,000+. Is it cruel to put a pet down if the surgery is expensive and the quality of life might still be bad… or is that just being realistic?

From there, the episode spirals the way only Taps & Takes can — into pet insurance horror stories, ridiculous vet costs, Fourth of July fireworks, duct-taping yourself to a wall for a world record, Red Rising, The Wake, Fourth Wing, mermaid books, fantasy smut, and the most American possible conversation about freedom, fireworks, and blowing your own hand off on Independence Day.

If you like funny podcasts that bounce between real life, books, comics, pop culture, family life, hot takes, and absolute chaos, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Drew and Royce talk about:

• Royce’s cat Percy and the brutal decision of whether to amputate a leg or put him down
• Whether $2,000, $5,000, or $8,000 is too much to spend saving a pet
• Why pet insurance might actually be worth it
• The emotional toll and insane cost of vet care
• The wild stat about veterinarian suicide rates
• Drew’s old duct-tape world record obsession
• Red Rising and whether Drew is officially hooked
• Why Drew wants Royce to read The Wake (yes, the “mermaid book”)
• Fourth Wing, fantasy smut, and dragon-rider chaos
• Fourth of July traditions, fireworks, and the most American thing you can possibly do
• A rant on criticism, comedy, and people refusing to hear when something just isn’t good

Hosts: Drew and Royce

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back, the AC Is Dead & Drew’s “Dirty Bulk”

03:23 – Fireworks, Camping Prep & the Amazon Prime Marriage Scam

06:26 – Drew Explains Why His Wife Thinks He’s Illogical

07:51 – Royce’s Cat Percy Is a Disaster

08:44 – The Cat COVID Saga & Secret Cat Medication

11:18 – Percy’s Health Problems Get Worse

14:18 – Percy Breaks His Leg and the Vet Gives Them 3 Brutal Options

17:38 – Royce Reveals He’s Already Spent $8,000 on This Cat

18:08 – Drew’s $9,000 Dog Surgery Story

20:53 – How Much Money Is Too Much to Spend Saving a Pet?

26:44 – The Litter Box, Three-Legged Cats & Pet Insurance

31:31 – Why Veterinarians Have Such High Suicide Rates

35:03 – Sponsor Break

36:44 – Drew’s Duct-Tape World Record Rivalry

38:49 – Drew Starts Red Rising

39:53 – Royce Gets Assigned a “Mermaid Book”

41:40 – Fourth Wing, Dragon Smut & Fantasy Book Chaos

44:20 – Fourth of July, Fireworks & Peak American Stupidity

45:18 – Drew’s Most American Holiday Plan

47:02 – Why Guns Are Such a Uniquely American Thing

57:xx – Camping Stories, Family Trips & Holiday Chaos

1:08:xx – Stand-Up, Kill Tony, Criticism & When Comedy Stops Being Funny

1:21:xx – Why People React So Badly to Criticism

If you enjoy podcasts about funny life stories, pets, marriage, books, graphic novels, fantasy, Red Rising, Fourth Wing, comic books, pop culture, and unfiltered debates, like, comment, and subscribe.

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Royce accidentally reveals one of the wildest claims of the episode: his full name is literally in Twilight canon… and the backstory is insane. From there, Drew and Royce spiral into one of the funniest Taps & Takes episodes yet — covering the internet’s greatest gift (a Minion singing competition), why The Bear emotionally wrecked Royce, whether dads should let their kids feel everything or toughen them up, the House of the Dragon prequel problem, comic books, graphic novels, Fourth Wing, Red Rising, Twilight chaos, and why some prequels work while others completely fall apart.

If you like podcasts that feel like hanging out with funny friends arguing about movies, books, TV, nerd culture, parenting, and internet nonsense, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Drew and Royce talk about:

• The Minion singing competition that made Royce believe there’s still good in the world
• Why The Bear might be one of the best TV endings in years
• Parenting, emotions, and teaching kids the difference between disappointment and entitlement
• Comic books, Batman: Knightfall, The Wake, and the books that actually stuck with them
• Royce’s hilarious confession about listening to Fourth Wing
• The bizarre moment Royce learns his name is tied to Twilight lore
• Why House of the Dragon struggles with the “prequel problem”
• The best prequels ever made, from Rogue One to Better Call Saul

Hosts: Drew and Royce

Chapters

00:00 – The Internet’s Greatest Gift: A Minion Singing Competition

02:11 – Drew Finds a Whitney Houston Cover… and a Plot Twist

03:20 – Can Porn Stars Secretly Be Incredible Singers?

04:57 – Dad Emotions, Daughters, and Why Talent Hits Different

06:19 – Royce on The Bear Finale and Why It Wrecked Him

07:57 – Men, Emotions, and the “Ick” Conversation

08:52 – Parenting Boys: Feelings vs Temper Tantrums

11:30 – Drew on Spoiled Kids, Chores, and Reprogramming Entitlement

16:49 – Can You Fight Fair If Your Wife Is a Therapist?

19:03 – Batman, Comics, and Royce’s Favorite Graphic Novels

22:24 – Drew’s Pitch for The Wake

25:20 – Royce’s Shocking Fourth Wing Confession

30:20 – Smut Books, Dragon Riders, and Anita Blake Chaos

33:25 – Royce Learns He’s Literally in Twilight

35:55 – House of the Dragon and the Prequel Problem

41:18 – The Best Prequels Ever Made

45:54 – Drew Assigns Royce Homework, Royce Assigns Drew Red Rising

If you enjoy funny long-form conversations about movies, TV shows, books, comics, fantasy, Star Wars, House of the Dragon, Twilight, The Bear, parenting, internet culture, and pop culture debates, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe.

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What happens when a mysterious "phantom pisser" strikes the office bathroom, Barbress Jess nearly burns down her hair salon, Drew wipes with a sock, and Darren somehow becomes the voice of reason?

This episode of The Do Over Podcast is complete chaos from beginning to end. Hosts Barbress Jess, Drew, and Darren dive into outrageous real-life stories, landlord nightmares, customer entitlement, terrifying edible experiences, hilarious workplace disasters, tarot readings, random facts, and the kind of unfiltered conversations that have become the show's trademark.

Whether you're here for the comedy, the storytelling, or the complete lack of self-preservation, this episode has something you'll be quoting all week.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

• Have you ever had a terrible landlord?

• What's the craziest edible story you've ever heard?

• What's the most entitled thing you've witnessed?

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What happens when a trivia host, a realtor, and a tarot reader walk into the same podcast?

This episode of The Do Over Podcast is packed with hilarious stories, unexpected conversations, and plenty of laughs. The crew talks about hosting live trivia, surprising Statue of Liberty facts, real estate clients who refuse to listen, battling an ear infection, staying disciplined, and launching a new Family, Health & Wealth Challenge.

Then things take a turn as Lady Orc introduces tarot cards and gives live readings that leave everyone wondering what the future holds.

In this episode:

• Funny trivia stories and impossible wager questions
• The surprising history of the Statue of Liberty
• Why some real estate clients can't be helped
• Drew's frustrating Kaiser healthcare experience
• The Family, Health & Wealth Challenge
• Live tarot card readings
• Friendship, business, discipline, and a lot of roasting

Please Like, Subscribe & Share if you enjoy real conversations mixed with comedy.

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On this episode of Taps & Takes, the crew spirals from gaming PCs and Father’s Day into a full-on debate about AI, job replacement, tech addiction, data centers, and whether humanity is completely cooked.

The guys break down the new Steam Machine/Gabe Cube rumors, gaming hardware prices, GPU shortages, and why AI is making everything more expensive — before the conversation turns into a surprisingly deep discussion about automation, capitalism, universal basic income, and the future of work.

Also:

Why dads just want ONE day alone

Germany trips for Carolina Panthers games

The reality of parenting burnout

Gaming PC obsession

AI-generated art and advertising

Why nobody trusts tech companies anymore

Whether AI will replace humanity

The “AI bubble” theory

Why data centers are freaking people out

Funny, chaotic, nerdy, existential, and wildly relatable.

Subscribe for weekly episodes covering sports, nerd culture, technology, fatherhood, gaming, and unfiltered conversations from the bar.

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00:00 – Welcome to Taps & Takes

00:45 – No sports news today

01:10 – Royce joins the show

01:30 – Guns, gaming & bad jokes immediately

02:20 – Why adult men spend money on gaming PCs

03:40 – The $4,000 gaming computer debate

04:30 – Father’s Day gifts & parenting burnout

05:40 – “My gift was time alone”

06:30 – Traveling to Germany for Panthers football

08:00 – Why parents desperately need breaks

09:00 – Breaking phones & escaping society

10:00 – Read receipts are psychological warfare

11:00 – Steam Machine / Gabe Cube explained

13:00 – Why the pricing upset gamers

15:00 – Scalping consoles for profit

17:30 – Why chip shortages still exist

19:00 – Billionaires, AI & direct-to-consumer tech

20:20 – The AI backlash begins

22:00 – “AI is replacing everyone” debate

23:30 – AI-generated art & advertising discussion

25:00 – Why AI companies are spending billions

27:00 – Dependency, subscriptions & future control

28:00 – Are younger generations cooked?

29:00 – Will AI eliminate jobs?

30:00 – Massive data centers & energy costs

32:00 – Deepfakes & the death of reality

34:00 – AI job replacement statistics

35:00 – Asking AI if AI will replace humans

37:00 – Metaverse comparisons & tech bubbles

38:00 – Final predictions on the AI crash

39:20 – Closing jokes & final thoughts

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On this episode of the Do Over Podcast, the crew talks Father’s Day disasters, relationship arguments, Napa Valley wine tasting chaos, motion sickness horror stories, anxiety, family expectations, and why dads always get the short end of the stick.

Jess tells the unbelievable story of a Napa trip gone wrong — including winding mountain roads, fainting in the backseat, panic, wine tasting disasters, and the moment Chris literally turned the car around on the freeway.

Meanwhile, Drew battles an ear infection while the crew debates Father’s Day appreciation, obligations, marriage dynamics, and surviving adulthood while constantly exhausted.

Funny, chaotic, painfully relatable, and completely unfiltered.

Topics include:

Napa Valley trip disaster

Motion sickness and anxiety

Father’s Day expectations

Marriage arguments

Wine tasting gone wrong

IBS travel struggles

Parenting realities

Golf, church, and dad life

Podcast chaos and friendship banter

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00:00 – Welcome to the Do Over Podcast

01:00 – Drew’s brutal ear infection

04:40 – Father’s Day complaints begin

05:30 – Jess explains the Napa Valley trip

06:30 – Anxiety, IBS & traveling with strangers

09:10 – The drive gets worse

10:15 – “We’re going home” — Chris turns the car around

12:40 – Silent car ride & emotional damage

13:50 – Muir Woods disaster begins

15:20 – Motion sickness from hell

17:00 – Jess nearly faints in the car

19:00 – Bathroom recovery & emergency dispensary visit

20:30 – Helicopter debate gets ridiculous

22:00 – Obligations, burnout & adult life

24:00 – Learning how your partner functions

26:00 – Darren’s Starbucks order gets roasted

27:00 – Darren’s Father’s Day story

29:00 – Marriage tension on Father’s Day

31:00 – Golf, cake & accidental redemption

32:15 – Drew teases his Father’s Day story

33:30 – Sponsor break

33:40 – USA soccer & random chaos returns

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Join Drew, Darren, and Fast Eddie for another hilarious and unpredictable episode packed with outrageous stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprisingly thoughtful conversations.

This week, the guys kick things off with a jaw-dropping tale that might just be the craziest thing they've ever witnessed. From bizarre personal experiences and friendship antics to the everyday absurdities that make life interesting, no topic is off limits.

The conversation also takes a trip south of the border as the hosts share stories from a recent adventure in Mexico, diving into cultural experiences, stereotypes, travel surprises, and the reality behind common assumptions. Along the way, they swap stories about family life, responsibilities, parenting, and the humor hidden in everyday chaos.

Equal parts comedy, storytelling, and real talk, this episode is a reminder that life's best moments often come from the unexpected. Whether you're here for the laughs, the travel stories, or the relatable life experiences, you'll find plenty to enjoy.

Topics include:

The craziest thing we've ever seen

Friendship stories and social chaos

Travel adventures in Mexico

Cultural perceptions and stereotypes

Family life and parenting moments

Finding humor in everyday situations

Life lessons hidden in ridiculous stories

Tune in for big laughs, honest conversations, and the kind of stories you'll be telling your friends afterward.

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#realestate

#lifestories

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_Chapters_

00:12 - A Moment of Realization

03:08 - The Grays and Their Secrets

09:39 - Navigating the Challenges of DoorDash and Parenting

20:20 - Camping Adventures and Boy Scout Memories

24:51 - Boy Scout Shenanigans

38:19 - Celebrating Achievements

44:11 - The Watch Party Dilemma

51:12 - Introducing the Restaurant Concepts

56:05 - The Great Meatloaf Showdown

01:00:12 - Orc's Yelling and Comedy Confessions

01:12:29 - The Thrill of Extreme Sports

01:18:13 - The Crazy Stunts of Snowboarding

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Drew Hyatt and Edward Raus are back at Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub for Season 2, Episode 22 of Taps & Takes, the nerd-news-and-sports side of The Do-Over Podcast where movie rumors, video game arguments, sports wins, and bar-room complaints all get thrown into the same conversation.

This episode starts with a run through the latest movie, TV, and gaming stories, including Matt Damon possibly returning for more Bourne, the Social Network sequel, Masters of the Universe struggling at the box office, Sadie Sink reportedly playing Jean Grey, Steven Spielberg almost directing Harry Potter, 24 Jump Street, live-action Moana, Marvel trailer leaks, Avengers: Doomsday frustration, and where Star Wars goes next with Starfighter, Dave Filoni, Ryan Gosling, Jedi stories, and the future of the franchise.

From there, Drew and Edward get into House of the Dragon reactions, Super Mario Galaxy crossing $1 billion, why an Ocarina of Time remake should actually remake the game, and the reported $400 million budget around Gears of War E-Day. Royce King joins from Grogg’s for a rare complaint-free “bitch” segment about summer, kids, swimming, Mario Kart, Roblox, and old-school split-screen gaming. The back half turns to sports with Knicks championship talk, Danhausen curses, the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, USA soccer looking dangerous, World Cup crowds and chants, UFC on the White House lawn, Josh Hokit’s post-fight comment, Justin Gaethje, and a quick Angels update.

Recorded live from Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub.

00:00 – Live from Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub

01:24 – Friday show setup and USA tease

02:01 – Summer games and nerd news begins

02:42 – Matt Damon and more Bourne movies

05:17 – The Social Network sequel debate

08:07 – Masters of the Universe box office

09:17 – Sadie Sink as Jean Grey rumors

10:17 – Spielberg almost directed Harry Potter

12:53 – 24 Jump Street and live-action Moana

14:24 – Marvel trailer leaks get annoying

15:45 – Star Wars, Starfighter, and Dave Filoni

21:10 – House of the Dragon and Mario Galaxy

21:50 – Ocarina of Time remake rant

25:22 – Avengers Doomsday frustration builds

27:16 – Gears of War E-Day’s huge budget

31:58 – Royce joins for the bitch segment

32:42 – Summer heat and no complaints

33:23 – Kids, pools, Mario Kart, and Roblox

36:14 – Sports segment begins

37:31 – Knicks win and Danhausen cashes in

39:13 – Hurricanes, curses, and Stanley Cup talk

40:46 – USA soccer looks dangerous

45:08 – World Cup crowds and soccer chants

46:46 – UFC on the White House lawn

48:23 – Josh Hokit’s post-fight comment

51:27 – Justin Gaethje gets a shoutout

52:19 – Angels update

52:37 – Wrap-up, Patreon, and socials

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