In Episode 2 of On the Bar Fly, we introduce you to one of our most frequent travel companions — Drunk Sock Monkey Stan.

This episode proves two things:

1. Traveling with a sock monkey is a terrible idea.

2. We travel, drink, and eat much better than we actually explain it.

Stan came into our lives courtesy of my daughter, who gave him to me so I wouldn’t be lonely while traveling. Fast forward ten years later, and Stan has become a regular fixture in our adventures — a surprisingly famous sock monkey in our small worldly bubble.

We talk about what it’s like traveling with Stan, how little supervision is involved, and why editing episodes clearly isn’t our strong suit.

Along the way, we also tell the story of the time I chased an anti-fracking clown down the streets of Sydney, Australia — yes, he was on a unicycle, and yes, I had to be quick.

This episode is messy, ridiculous, and a perfect example of why On the Bar Fly never quite goes as planned.

🐒 Sock monkey travel companion
🍻 Drinking responsibly… ish
🌍 Stories that go completely sideways