The HUMP! Podcast

Fellas interview hip-hop artist Camp Zeroo. They chat his music, business pursuits — 70 Dreams Project — and his pay it forward efforts through the #RunItUpChallenge. This week’s Triple D: What do you call someone who sets up a charity or Go Fund Me account only to bilk the donors and those whom they said they’d help?

Brent and Chad talk misadventures from their annual long weekend trips. Three breakfasts, almost being hit by lightning, surreal sports bars. What's next in year eight in Seattle? This week’s Triple D: What do you call ... "The sports parent who thinks their kids going pro?”

Brent and Chad road trip for a Minneapolis Craft Beer tour. They also talk axe throwing, Western Auto sign lighting, World Cup soccer and hotel room fires. This week's Triple D: Someone who walks wide on the sidewalk so you have to jump into the street?

Chad's back from Europe, so he and Brent talk his trip and the beer festivals he missed while away. They also talk gaga ball, Lebron James to the Lakers and the show chaos that transpired during his absence. This week's round of Triple D: What do you call someone who heads to bar or bathroom to avoid paying their portion of the restaurant check?

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 12 of The Hump! Podcast: Fortnite with Gen Z ....  host Brent Bowen and guest hosts Grant and Isabelle keep the seats warm while Chad continues his European tour.

The teenage co-hosts as well as 12-year-old producer “D” talk favorite travel destinations, 80s movies and the video game phenomena that is Fortnite. With a pre-teen producer, this episode's first 10 minutes are back-up audio. You’re forewarned.😉

And Phoggy the Pug makes a return, as well as Becca and ... why not ... let's invite Ripley the Mutt, too.

Amidst all of this unofficial fun, Isabelle gets in several digs on Grant. What could possibly make a teenage boy cry? Listen to find out ...

The inmates are running the asylum! Time to hear why teachers truly are underpaid ....

The Hump! Podcast Episode 12 Show Notes - Fortnite Gen Z

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 - Won’t You Be My ‘Geeky’ Neighbor?

The Hump! Podcast Episode 10 - School's Out for Summer

The Hump! Podcast Episode 11 - Date Night

In Ep. 12 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & The Kids Talk Fortnite Gaming!

But before learning all about the kids, they  ...

Share several toasts without beers this week, so we're toasting with LaCroix!

They provide their Toasts of The Week to ...

Grant for celebrating his 16th birthday

All the Fathers out there for Father's Day

Phoggy the Pug for getting a bath

Terri-Lynne DeFino for the launch of her book The Bar Harbor Retirement Home For Famous Writers (And Their Muses)

Designer Taylor Hassebroek for putting together our awesome show logo ...

And chat about what they've got going on:

Grant's birthday plans …

Brent grilling with the salt block … making some Bob’s Burgers

And for the adults, some Boulevardia

This Week's Topic and Segment— Fortnite with Gen Z

In the gaming discussion, Brent and the kids chat:

The Kids Travel and Outdoor Adventures

They discuss their summer trip to Big Cedar Lodge. Brent's particularly excited about Big Cedar Lodge's new attraction, Fun Mountain, which features a Pitfall-style ropes course (i.e. the area below is filled with the peril of alligators and pythons) ... and go-karts.

Or how about canoeing and paddle boarding ...

"D" enjoying some paddle boarding at Big Cedar.

Brent Gets Schooled on Fortnite

The kids explain what Fortnite is … and why it's a phenomena …

How many hours would you guess the kids play Fortnite? And … why do they watch YouTube videos about the game?

Do they think they play Fortnite too much?

How would they describe their demeanor while playing the Fortnite?

Who are some of their favorite people to watch play video games on YouTube?

How fun is it really to watch other people? Why?

How many female Fortnite players do they know of out there?

Why do they say it’s easier to win the Fortnite on Xbox than Playstation?

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 11 of The Hump! Podcast: Date Night ....  host Brent Bowen and guest host Becca Bowen hold down the fort while Chad traipses through Europe.

In this episode, we meet Brent's MUCH better half, Becca. We discuss Becca's favorite (and least favorite) things, our travel plans to Big Cedar Lodge and Seattle, and her unhealthy obsession with true crime television — or Murder Porn as it's commonly called.

And if you love pugs, this is the episode for you because a certain infamous pug makes a guest appearance. How loud does a pug snore? You'll find out why this plump creature has saved our marriage.

Amidst all of this official fun, Becca outs both Brent and a neighbor's bad behavior. From soaking dishes to parking faux pas, she doesn't leave a stone unturned.

Becca's in THE HOUSE! No one is safe from her scrutiny ....

The Hump! Podcast Episode 11 Show Notes - Date Night

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 - Won’t You Be My ‘Geeky’ Neighbor?

The Hump! Podcast Episode 10 - School's Out for Summer

In Ep. 11 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Becca Plan a Date Night — And It's Crashed!

A chunky pug crashes Becca's inaugural visit on The Hump!

But before learning all about Becca, the married couple of nearly 19 years ...

Share several toasts with a beer from standout Kansas City brewery Big Rip Brewing Co. Their beer of the week is Big Rip Brewing Co. 237 Milk Stout. 

They provide their Toasts of The Week ...

To Becca's Mom for having a fun, successful trip with her "Bridge Group." (The past few non-Bridge Group vacations hadn't been so glorious.)

A number of friend and family birthdays, including their son's, which makes him eligible to start driving more regularly. (Heaven help everyone!)

The AMC Theatre assistant manager who so gracefully handled the jerk during a screening of SOLO.

First Fridays and the work of Melissa McCracken at The Blue Gallery. See Melissa McCracken's INCANDESCENSE Exhibit.

And chat about what they've got going on:

They've been binge watching a lot of show. They talk their favorites, including Killing Eve, SAFE, Chance and Santa Clarita Diet.

The two also have grand plans to attend the Westport Beer Festival and The Future Stages Festival (save the date for 2019).

This Week's Topic and Segment— Date Night (Not Really).

In the Date Night discussion, Brent and Becca chat:

True Crime Television

Brent keeps Date Night simple to start and then dives right into Becca's unhealthy obsession with true-crime television — or "murder porn" as some like to call it.

They chat Becca's new favorite murder porn shows. You can see her 2017 list to catch up.

Investigation Discovery (or the ID Network) is her channel of choice. But lately, she's been branching out.

She discusses the wisdom of former homicide detective Joe Kenda.

Phoggy the Pug joins into the fun, sharing his insights (SNORE!)

Becca's Job

Becca chats about her job working for the airlines and some o...

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 10 of The Hump! Podcast: School's Out for Summer Fun ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland get talking summer plans and post it right as kids go back to school. Yikes. But perhaps school's just now out for parents?

In this episode, we recap our summer movies episode with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks. We also discuss our respective trips to Europe and Big Cedar Lodge and fun things to do in Kansas City and Chicago. It's more food festivals and music festivals than any one person can handle.

Before and after the official fun, we out bad behavior and celebrate a moment or two where common decency has prevailed. Has empathy and sympathy had a moment?

School is out (or back in for kids and out for parents -- go catch up on the things you missed carting kids around) so here where the fellas recommend you go play. 

The Hump! Podcast Episode 10 Show Notes - School's Out for Summer (Trust us, you haven't missed it)

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 - Won’t You Be My ‘Geeky’ Neighbor?

In Ep. 10 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talk Summer Fun ... School's Out for Summer Fun!

The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk summer fun filled with movies, travel (trips), food festivals and music festivals.

But before talking summer fun and recapping their conversation with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks, the fellas ...

Share several toasts with a beer from a standout Wichita brewery — Wichita's Central Standard Brewing. Their beer of the week is Central Standard Brewing Yard Games Pina Colada Gose. 

They provide their Toasts of The Week ...

The fellas … their buddy Hunter … finish KC Tap Tour!

Celebrating human decency prevailing this week:

ABC cancels Roseanne and other outlets stop running it in syndication

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens FINALLY resigns

Chad's youngest daughter makes the Kansas City Youth Symphony's Debut Orchestra as violist

Both of Brent's kids get a clean bill of health during their annual check up (Nothing to sneeze at because you can't take you kids' health for granted.)

Raise a glass to guest producer Gary Arnold Seevers from Arnold Seevers Media (our usual producer was in a different state ... Chad wonders what kind of state ... state of mind?)

And chat about what they've got going on:

Kansas City First Fridays is happening this weekend! The fellas talk plans to visit the Blue Gallery and see Melissa McCracken's INCANDESCENSE Exhibit

American Cancer Society revising their guidance on colonoscopies ... from 50 to 45.

Big Slick 2018 ... and Chad's love of Jake Tapper and how it's almost like it's a convention now. It's for a great cause, supporting Kansas City's Children's Mercy Hospital. (They devolve into a conversation about how it's a jackass move to just call up celebrities just because you may happen to have their phone number in your phone.). At some point Chad says he wants to have Paul Rudd on the show.

The NBA Finals — Cavs VS. Warriors (Guy guarantees to buy you a jersey if Cavs win.).

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 9 of The Hump! Podcast: Won't You Be My Geeky Neighbor ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland get geeking with geek blogger Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks.

Our guest, Angie, is Kansas City’s – if not the Midwest’s – premiere geek reporter. She shares all manner of geekiness on her blog … KC Geeks.

Angie is a Kansas City native and founded KC Geeks in 2015 because she wanted there to be a one-stop-shop for Kansas City geek resources. Local meetup groups and clubs do a great job in their niche, but Angie has made her mission to showcase all “flavors” of geekiness.

She is also a former contributor to GeekCrafts, and the author of four books, including The Star Trek Craft Book.

This Kansas City Geek definitely encourages people to embrace every geeky part of themselves.

So ... buckle in for the guys geeking with Angie Pedersen and enter the geek side of life. 

The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 Show Notes - Geeking in Kansas City With Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson

The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson

In Ep. 9 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talk Kansas City Geek Life ... WON'T YOU BE MY GEEKY NEIGHBOR?

The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain geek guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- geek life and summer movies.

But before sharing a pint with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks, the fellas ...

Start geeking over one of Brent's favorite breweries — Kansas City's Crane Brewing Co. Their beer of the week is Crane Brewing Co. Coconut Milkshake New England IPA.

They provide their Toasts of The Week ...

A final toast to Chad's daughter for graduating high school and for now being a Kansas State Wildcat. (Brent reluctantly agrees to this toast).

How Brent has managed to keep his four pounds lost off despite it being American Craft Beer Week and him drinking a lot of beer.

And chat about what they've got going on:

How were the graduation festivities? And how many parties DID Chad hit?

When will they see Deadpool 2 ... the electric boogaloo? And does Deadpool 2 live up to the hype?

The final KC Brewery Tour (Tap Tour) round is upon them but it has to wait until the next weekend. The guys have the north loop left KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. That is comprised of Big Rip, Calibration, Cinderblock and Colony. (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over)

When it comes to geek gear ... why decide between beer and geek clothing ... when you can have both in one T-shirt? Brent starts geeking over the Game of Thrones, Baratheon Stout T-shirt Chad game him several years ago.

Brent's supposed to go watch the Royals vs. Yankees, but the Kansas City Royals are so bad is the Craft & Draft enough of a draw to still go.

This Week's Topic — Geeking ... With Angie Pedersen, KC Geeks

Credit: KC Geeks.

In the interview, the fellas and Angie Pedersen:

Kick it off by discussing how mixing alcohol and muscle relaxants are a bad idea

Chat about Angie's KC Geeks blog, why she started it and the resources she provides (there's NO RIGHT WAY on how ...

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 8 of The Hump! Podcast: We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland talk travel tips in the second part of their conversation with travel blogger Cathy Robinson — The Girl Who Goes (queen of independent, intentional travel).

If you missed the first part of our conversation, visit The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson.

The twenty-something travel blogger shares some travel tips and highlights of her favorite travel destinations.

She's already ventured to 18 countries, including Europe (England and Spain multiple times), Iceland, Mexico, Thailand and 49 of our great U.S. states.

So ... fasten your seat belts for Part 2 of the guys conversation with Cathy Robinson to see if independent travel is for you.

The Hump! Podcast Episode 8 Show Notes - Talking Travel Tips With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes (Part 2)

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson

In Ep. 8 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talking Travel Tips ... WE BE LANDING SOON, PART DEUX

The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain their first guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- travel tips.

But before sharing a pint with The Girl Who Goes, the fellas ...

Sample beer from one of Brent's favorite breweries — Rogue out of Oregon. Their beer of week is Rogue's Cold Brew IPA. 

They provide their Toasts of The Week ...

To Chad's daughter for graduating high school and surprising him last-minute with a high school awards ceremony (Hey, it was catered by Olive Garden).

A friend who is about ready to have his second child -- at nearly 45.

Brent's new chair -- and how Chad likes to steal chairs from guests.

How Brent's lost four pounds courtesy of Becca's new meal planning.

And chat about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks?

Another weekend of KC Tap Tour for Brent (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over)? Both of the guys (and THE WIVES) head out for a Sunday of the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan.

High school GRADUATION PARTIES!

Watching the hilarity of the #NationalTourismWeek gaff parody

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Chad and wife Dianne's adventures at Zip KC.

And geek on what are they looking forward to this week? 

Mother's Day and how you should not take your mother-in-law to an escape room, particularly those with mirrors. (Not familiar with an escape game? You're locked in a room and work together with others to solve clues so you can get out in less than 60 minutes. These can make for great team building activities. But if you're already family .... We've been to an escape room in Kansas City at Breakout KC and Tick Tock.)

Our next guest ... Angie Pedersen from KC Geeks.

Laughing at Chad's travel trips and recaps of his favorite destinations, including Amsterdam and his Italy dessert faux pas, and how bad things always seem to happen after he leaves a city.

Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 7 of The Hump! Podcast: We Be Landing Soon ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland talk independent travel with their inaugural guest, Cathy Robinson — The Girl Who Goes (queen of independent, intentional travel).

Though Brent and Chad are both skeptics, the twenty-something travel blogger shares how going it alone on some independent travel has its advantages. And what the heck is intentional travel? Is that like not accidental travel?

Color the fellas a bit perplexed. But their first guest explains all and extols the wisdom of her traveling ways.

Along the way, she also offers some tips from her favorite destinations. She's already ventured to 18 countries, including Europe (England and Spain multiple times), Iceland, Mexico, Thailand and 49 of our great U.S. states.

 So time for another episode ... fasten your seat belts for Part 1 of the guys conversation with Cathy Robinson to see if independent travel is for you.

The Hump! Podcast Episode 7 Show Notes - Talking Independent Travel With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes (Part 1)

If You Missed The First Several Episodes

Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them:

The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns?

The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes

The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth

The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy

The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again

The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse

In Ep. 7 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talking Independent Travel ... WE BE LANDING SOON

The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain their first guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- travel.

But before sharing a pint with The Girl Who Goes, the fellas ...

Sample beer from one of their wives' favorite breweries — Oskar Blues out of Longmont, Colorado. Their beer of week is Oskar Blues Death by Coconut.

They provide their Toasts of The Week ...

Brent gives a shout out to his "Up Next!" post participants.

With Becca's murder porn addiction, Brent toasts the California state authorities for catching the Golden State Killer.

Chad toasts his "blackjack" wedding anniversary to his wife, Dianne.

Our first guest (to appear in episode 7) ... Cathy Robinson from The Girl Who Goes … talking travel!

And chat about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks?

The fellas are getting there with old KC Tap Tour (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over)? Both of the guys (and THE WIVES) head out for a Sunday of the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. And in the process, they enjoyed some not-so-serious bluegrass music from The Matchsellers at Stockyards Brewing Company. BTW ... get your music on nearly every Sunday with bluegrass Stockyards. How about some intentional travel there.

Brent lauds the efficiency of the planning and friendliness of the volunteers at the Johnson County Recycling Extravaganza!

And geek on what are they looking forward to this week? 

A vision of seeing AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR multiple times! At least for Brent. Chad would rather they all STAY DEAD and not pull a John Snow.

And again ... loving the contributions to Brent and Becca's Up Next! series ...

This Week's Topic — Independent Travel ... With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes

In the guys first interview (our first who goes there podcast), the boys discuss:

How independent travel expert Cathy Robinson single-handedly took on the Mexican drug cartel.

What is independent travel anyway?