Altered Judgement

🎃 Happy Halloween from Altered Judgement! 🎃In Episode 31, things get completely unhinged in the PJP Attic Studio. Alex and Joe dive into the ultimate Halloween special—surviving explosive champagne beer, testing out fall moonshine, ranking controversial candy, and debuting our brand-new improv segment: "Faking News." Grab a drink, watch your step around the fruit flies, and hang out wi...

Season 3 kicks off with a massive double-header episode filled with fresh studio upgrades, heartfelt stories, experimental snacks, and an in-studio podcast first! First, Nicole returns to the studio to talk about publishing her raw, vulnerable poetry collection, overcoming eating disorders as an athlete, and her love story born from competitive weightlifting. Then, we kick off our new segment &quo...

It’s the Season 2 finale of  Altered Judgement ! In this milestone wrap-up, the boys celebrate making it through a marathon run of 19 episodes, look back on favorite guest moments, and break into pure chaotic banter. Along the way, we dive into Philly's proposed new stadium complex, debate clinical definitions of psychopaths vs. sociopaths, unpack the horrors of driving anxiety and public rest...

Welcome back to Altered Judgement for the second installment of our classiest tradition: Distinguished Degenerates II! We kick things off in high style with Dingle Gin & Tonics before diving headfirst into an Irish whiskey tasting straight from Joe's recent trip to Ireland. We break down the flavor profiles, nose, and finishes of Jameson Original, Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson 12-Year Distille...

We’re back after a month off, suited up in our  Happy Gilmore  jerseys (and an uncomfortably warm penguin suit), to celebrate the Sandman himself! In this episode of Altered Judgement, we raise a glass of "Golden Parachute" hazy IPA and dive headfirst into the Happy Madison universe in honor of Adam Sandler's milestone birthday. From his Mount Rushmore run on  Saturday Night Live  an...

In this episode of Altered Judgement, the crew welcomes Sharon the founder of Whitefawn Wellness, ordained interfaith minister, fitness coach, and holistic therapist with over four decades of experience. Sharon shares her personal journey from competitive fitness and navigating body dysmorphia to discovering indigenous spirituality and the holistic connection between mind, body, emotion, and spiri...

Welcome back to Altered Judgement! In Episode 25, the crew celebrates a major milestone by welcoming back their first-ever repeat guest, Joe. What starts with shots of Chicago’s infamous Jeppson’s Malört quickly spirals into conversations about viral raccoons, local Pennsylvania cryptids, flip phone disasters from 2007, Canadian wildfire smoke, and bold Philly sports theories (could LeBron James o...

In this episode of Altered Judgement, the hosts sit down with Jim, Mark, and Nick from The Delcobras, the local band responsible for creating the podcast's official theme song. The guys talk about their band's origin story (transitioning from their original bedroom-pop project Scoopski), their local gigging schedule around the Philly area, and upcoming releases—including their new single &...

In this episode of Altered Judgement, the hosts jump into a wide-ranging conversation covering bizarre urban legends, health scares, and mind-bending theories. They start off discussing whether ice cream truck drivers have secret turf wars, react to an unexpectedly provocative ice cream song, and dive into recent food parasite scares and colonoscopy prep stories. Later, they tackle space-time cont...

It’s Christmas in July on Altered Judgement! The boys start things off cooling down in the pool before bringing the holiday cheer straight into the studio. First, musician Billy November drops by to perform a live acoustic set, open up about his metal roots and Events that led him to become the musician he is today, we also break down his transition into country and Latin-infused pop. Repeat guest...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Altered Judgement, "Irish Goodbye"!This week, Joe returns from his international trip to Ireland and shares all of his wild stories. The guys crack open some Magners (or Bulmers) cider as Joe recounts his experiences navigating impossibly thin roads on the left side of the car, visiting the stunning Slieve League cliffs, and dealing with American "Karens&quo...

In this massive, unfiltered installment of Altered Judgement, hosts Alex and Joe sit down with the crew from the Happy Losers podcast for a full cross-over event ("Happy Judgement"). They kick off the day by braving the infamous Chicago wormwood liqueur, Malort, before washing it down with local favorite brews and a highly rated, ultra-smooth single barrel bourbon from Warwick Farm. As the drinks...

Welcome back to Altered Judgement! On Episode 18, we are going back to our food roots and bringing a serious heat wave into the studio. We are hanging out with local food reviewers Zach, Chris, and Austin—collectively known as The Wing Bros! Before we dive into a wing flight from Wings to Go (Willow Grove), we put their palates to the ultimate test with a classic Altered Judgement rite of passage:...

In this episode of Altered Judgement, hosts Alex and Joe bring some culture into the studio by welcoming their very first artist guest, abstract mixed-medium painter Kristin Doll. The guys dive into Kristin's unexpected path into painting, her creative process utilizing textures like gold leaf and crushed glass, and how abstract art acts like music—allowing every viewer to walk away with a com...

In Episode 16 Joe and Alex sit down for a casual, wide-ranging conversation with pizza in hand and some cold local brews. The guys kick things off by testing out their newly updated soundboard sounds before diving into a nostalgic conversation about the ska music renaissance and live concerts. From there, the episode takes some hilarious and bizarre turns—covering the terrifying evolution of AI vo...

On this episode of Altered Judgement, the guys link up with Philly social media creator Doug (Chase_U) to talk fitness photos, k-cup reviews,going viral, meeting Philly sports legends,handling internet trolls, and so much more! Plus, it’s a celebration for Hatboro’s own Silvio’s Deli! Owners George and Tara stop by the studio with a massive spread to celebrate winning Montco Happening’s 2026 Best...

On this episode of Altered Judgement, we are bringing the energy of a packed piano bar straight into the studio! We’re joined by family and an incredible musical duo: Joe’s sister Mary and her husband Devin, who make up the phenomenal dueling piano act Love Me Duel. We sit down to talk about their roots, growing up in musical households, the story of how they met, and what the future holds for the...

Welcome to this completely off-the-cap episode of Altered Judgment! Shooting straight from the hip, hosts Alex and Joe sit down in the studio early in the day to cover everything from classic comedies and movie rating thresholds to the bizarre trends popping up on local community Facebook groups and HOA nightmares. Later in the episode, the guys host a studio first for their Backyard Buzz segment....

This "Last Call" episode of Altered Judgement, features a chaotic and humorous conversation between the hosts and Alex's long-time friend, Rob. The group catches up over drinks, including the infamous Malort and a "solidarity" round of Da' Bomb hot sauce. They dive deep into stories of their past, ranging from legendary "Time Pirate" party, disastrous food challenges, bizarre retail experiences an...

In this episode, we welcome our first official guest of Season 2—Blum! We start things off with the usual hockey talk (Flyers vs. Penguins playoff vibes) before diving into a much more serious and personal journey. Blum opens up about his career in mental health, working in adolescent and children’s units, and the sobering reality of seeing kids as young as five struggling with anxiety and depress...

Welcome to the official start of a new era for Altered Judgement. In Episode 11, Alex and Joe unveil their fully realized, dedicated podcast studio. Leaning heavily into a "late-night radio" aesthetic, the duo discusses their primary influences—specifically Philadelphia radio icons Preston & Steve—and their mission to reclaim the local airwaves (or digital waves) for the community. T...

In this special "takeover" episode of the Altered Judgement podcast, the usual host Joe is replaced by Charlotte for a lighthearted and chaotic session dubbed Altered Toddler. Fueled by organic fruit punch juice boxes, Charlotte and her dad dive into a wide range of toddler-approved topics, including reviews of the latest animated movies, favorite foods, and a very strong stance on Phila...

In This "Last Call" Episode, the guys sit down with Conor, a neighbor with a history in the music industry. The episode kicks off with shots of Malort, which the hosts describe as "truth serum" that tastes like "dirty shoelaces" and "black licorice and farts." Between rounds of the infamous Chicago spirit, they discuss Conor's experiences working sound f...

In this episode of Altered Judgement, hosts Alex and Joe discuss the end of Season 1 of the show, and tease a brand new look and feel coming for next season with a fresh studio setup a more radio centric format and a brand-new theme song by DelCobras. They share a major update regarding the co-host lineup, officially moving forward as a duo. The episode features a celebratory tasting of their coll...

In this special live episode, the Altered Judgement crew takes their show on the road to Van Lieus Brewing Company in Perkasie, PA. The centerpiece of the event is the official launch of the Altered Judgement Pale Ale. Throughout the two-hour broadcast, the guys sit down with Galen and Rachel (Van Lieus) to discuss the history of the brewery and the brewing process. They are also joined by the tea...