Two Drinks In Again

Have you ever wondered how college football, hurricanes, and gaming all connect in one lively conversation? Grab a glass of Knob Creek bourbon and join us as we reminisce about our college days, where Red Breast Irish Whiskey paired with Kraft macaroni and cheese was the pinnacle of culinary delight. Dive into our nostalgic journey through thrilling Duke versus UNC matchups, iconic memories from the Duke-Miami game, and our mutual grumbling over those pesky late-night kickoffs. With the Florida game on Tennessee's horizon, we're all about pacing ourselves for another night of football excitement.

As we sip on our drinks, the conversation takes a turn, bringing the serious impact of hurricanes into focus. We recount the unexpected reach of Hurricane Helene into North Carolina and share heartfelt stories of resilience and recovery.

From the fast-paced development in Maryville and Knoxville to the rich tapestry of music and gaming that fills our lives, this episode touches on the multifaceted experiences that shape us. We explore the evolving landscape of our neighborhoods, ponder the balance of adult responsibilities with gaming indulgences, and revel in the timeless music of legends like Jeff Lynne and David Gilmour. Whether it's a favorite coffee shop memory or the thrill of a rock concert, join us for a celebration of the vibrant stories that make life more colorful. Cheers to Episode 30, and here's to many more adventures together!

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We get it.  The episodes we do on the MCU bore you to tears.  Message received.  In this episode, the boys talk about local goings on, college football, P Diddy, exploding pagers, the Emmys, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and of course, we dip into more election coverage.  The boys are big fans of The Kennedy (downtown Knoxville).  Jeff rips up his former XO from the USS TRENTON.

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*** SPOILERS THROUGHOUT THIS EPISODE ***

Despite the inferno-level heat, summer marches on, and our boys have started making the segue from summer to fall.  Dave's back into having his ass owned by volleyball and his son got accepted to MTSU.  Jeff talks about his trip to the Big Apple to see the final Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden.  He discusses the joys of sibling rivalry and contracting COVID when he got home.  Both boys talk about child birth sequence dynamics.  Football season is underway, and that means Jeff can start looking forward to basketball.  Then, what you've waited for, the boys talk about Deadpool & Wolverine, the future of the MCU, and comic cons.

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Dave and Jeff are ready for the movie event of  year: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE!!!  They talk about the X-Men series.  They make predictions about the movie.  They plot the course of the MCU (and Dave makes a tremendous prediction which turns out to be true).  It's the boys attempting to bring Fox Marvel heroes into the MCU.  Theme music in support of the D&W soundtrack!

(Look, we know that by the time this is released, the movie will have come out.  That makes this all the more enjoyable.  And it's pretty likely our next episode will be preview of the movie.)

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It's "A Very Special Episode of Blossom...no, we mean Two Drinks In Again".  First, Dave and Jeff never even live up to the show's title and are each only one drink in (wimps!).  Picking up from episode 25, Jeff and Dave discuss the Vols amazing run through the National Baseball Championship.  Then, they get reeeeal serious like and talk about the most recent developments in this election year.  Debates, assassinations, and withdrawals...OH MY!!!

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Summer marches on.  Dave has been following Tennessee's progress throughout the baseball tournament...and is losing his mind.  The weather is hot.  Really hot.  Some go to Dollywood and Splash Country for relief, but does one really get any?  Jeff bitches about having to work an occasional Friday.  They share what TV shows they're watching.  Jeff met his older daughter's boyfriend.  Jeff's younger daughter graduated from UCLA.  Do we still read books?  If so, what?  Then...it gets really with both men discussing mental health and politics.  Stay safe, friends!  Apply sunscreen.

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THEY'RE BACK!!!  After yet another hiatus, Jeff and Dave return to talk about  the summer season.  They catch up a bit on summer activities and riff a lot about boating in East Tennessee.  Jeff shares his experience at the recent Scottish Highland Games in Townsend, and both segue into restaurants and bars in Maryville.  Jeff talks about his return to the American Association of Orthodontists annual session in New Orleans and he packed poorly for the weather.  Dave shares his kid-activity duties for the last few months - volleyball and basketball can own one's ass.  Jeff gives travel advice for both London and NewYork (having recently visited the former).  The guys do deep analysis of o Dune 2 and the We Are the World documentary (with mad props to Lionel Richie).

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It's awards season!  Dave and Jeff talk about the recent Grammy Awards show and the outstanding performances (and one not-so-outstanding rant) which took place.  Jeff didn't know just HOW badly he needed a new Billy Joel song.  They then proceed to talk about the upcoming Oscars - which is why this episode is being uploaded with minutes to spare.  As always, they wrap up with more college basketball as the regular season winds down and we move into tournament time.

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Dave and Jeff analyze the great snowstorm of 2024 which shut down just about everything for a week.  They both agree that some of the county school systems need a better method of handling school closures.  Jeff coined the phrase "Sequoyah Hills Karen".  Then they both get all political (it IS an election year).  Jeff shares a celebrity name-drop. 

It's basketball season, so let's not forget that.  Dave discusses Tennessee's impressive season while Jeff dissects his Duke team.  Both share a moment reflecting on recently-deceased former UNC center Eric Montross.  Both guys talk about their changes going on in their businesses and finally share their goals for a better 2024.

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Dave and Jeff bring 2023 to a close by discussing their New Year resolutions.  Giving up alcohol is NOT on those lists.  They go through the good and the bad of 2023.  Jeff shares the Great Team Turnover of 2023 at his practice.  They talk about travel.  They reminisce about concerts.  Dave poses the theory that Keith Richards' DNA might be a good source for the Super Soldier Serum.  They talk about how some of the local rooftop bars weren't what they used to be and how traffic in Knoxville has become a little bit of a pain.  Both discuss how they feel when their sports teams lose game before revering the greatness the Shaquille O' Neal.  Jeff had an epiphany that there may be a need for a second episode to wrap up 2023.

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