Rum & Nerdy

Episode 2.32 The One On The Bus: This past weekend, we were invited to participate in the First Annual Ho Ho Home Bar Tour with The Florida Rum Society, The Rum Traveler, Typhoon Tommy, Retro Tiki Designs and The Accidental Jibe, and what an amazing time.  With Rum Sponsors Don Q, Privateer, Worthy Park and Grander, we had an endless supply of amazing tiki goodness.  Thank you all for inviting Rum...

Episode 2.31 Welcome to the Mai Kai: This week we visit the world famous Mai Kai in Ft Lauderdale Florida.  We are joined by our good friend Typhoon Tommy and GM for the Mai Kai, Kern Mattei.  We talk the history of & future of the venue while trying their house blended rum & 4 of their signature cocktails that are currently on their to go menu.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, m...

Episode 2.30 The Totally Gratuitous Thanksgiving Extravaganza For Kids: This week we celebrate our stomach's favorite holiday.  We talk turkey (literally), sides, desserts and traditions.  We try a Cruzan rum comparison and wrap up thoughts on IAAPA.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and th...

Episode 2.29.4: IAAPA Day 4: We finish up the week at the TAIT Tower booth with our show regular Sean.  We talk about TAIT, Thinkwell and ITEC are the great year they had, we discuss this years conference and how we love out industry.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you n...

Episode 2.29.3 IAAPA 2022 Day 3: Today we are continuing our week at IAAPA with Rich Hill from Sally Dark Rides.  We discuss the history of the company and all the exciting work they have coming up. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take yo...

Episode 2.28.2: IAAPA 2022 Day 2 - Today we are recording from the TEA Booth with Melissa Ruminot, President Elect for the International Board.  We cover the Thea Award Winners for 2022 and discuss the great things about the winners.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you nev...

Episode 2.28.1 IAAPA 2022 Day 1:  We start out Day 1 one IAAPA with Steve Birket of Birket Engineering.  We ask the important questions, is it Dippin Dots or Elephant Ears.  Thanks for hosting in your booth Steve!! Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each s...

Episode 2.28 We're Back Baby.  After the long time apart.... WE'RE BACK BABY and there is so much to talk about.  We talk Andor, Rings of Power, Jumping out of airplanes & wine.  We finish off a couple of bottles of rum we've been working on for a while and get back into our groove. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Ne...

Episode 2.27 Little Buddy: Sean is back for a visit.  We talk about props & motion bases we built from parts we bought at a local salvage shop and discuss a Star Wars Tales comic book's "what if" style story that crosses over with Indiana Jones.  This week's rum is a unique one, Noxx & Dunn Strait Barrel.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television sho...

Episode 2.26 He Came Bearing Gifts: Cheese Mule is back, hey he said he'd bring us rum.  We try Cane Island Venezuela & Equiano, from which Garrick makes a Rum Manhattan.    The conversation deteriorates into Satrgate and Eminem.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design y...

Episode 2.25 Cheese Mule: This week we are joined by our buddy Aaron (aka Cheese Mule) and hear about his many years in aviation and about the time his plane was on fire.  We have the Bacardi Limitada smokey old fashion that we discussed in episode 2.24. We also play our first Kanye or Conway with a guest! Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all thin...

Episode 2.24 Rum & Apocalypse: Have you heard of the Wasteland Weekend Festival?  Clearly Garrick has.  The guys discuss this 5 day post apocalypse themed festival, a conversation that deteriorates into all things Mad Max.  An then they drink Bacardi?  Maybe this is the end? Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds i...

Episode 2.23 The Crossover Episode:  This week we talk about shoes and movies that share the same universe, starting with a theory connecting Stranger Things and Predator.  We have KoHona Rum before moving to Koloa Coffee Rum. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know...

Episode 2.22 Hello Boys: This week we pay tribute to the passing of iconic Nichelle Nichols, We have some Mocambo Rum Talk about Greg's trip to NYC and laugh at the Girl From Ipanema.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but...

Episode 2.21 Unusual Paraphernalia: This week the guys cover the ending of Stranger Things Season 4, they have some Zaccapa 23 and Blackwell Rum. And catch up on all the things.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will...

Episode 2.20 The Quiz Show: Garrick has invented a new quiz game, Kanye or Conway, we barrel through more of the rum library and we tell stories. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze. 

Episode 2.19 My Trainer is a Sadist: Damn we are sore! (But for different reasons) Despite that, the Zacapa XO helped.  And all this in only 2 takes!  What an adventure.    Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be boo...

Episode 2.18 We'll Name It In Post:  Ok so clearly we have to talk about the Obi-Wan finale.  We also talk about going broadcast!  That's right fans, should we go radio?  All this debate over some Aniversario Rum. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know whe...

Episode 2.17 Obi-Rum: We kick off this week discussing toxic fandom (spoiler alert, there is no place for that crap), The guy discuss the latest on Obi-Wan, wrap up C3 Fest and discuss the new 1930 Ford Model A.  We also finish up a couple of Rums from the collection. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertain...

Episode 2.16: This week the guys talk about Top Gun and Pirates.  Well, pirates and their rum....  They try some St. Augustine Pot Distilled Rum and catch up on things.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze....

Episode 2.15: This week is all about Picard Season 2 and C3 Fest coming up this weekend  The guys sample some Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze. 

Episode 2.14 - I'm Batman: The guys finally review The Batman, which spirals into all things Batman past present and future.  They also try a Sailer Jerry recipe recommended by a past guest.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you...

Episode 2.13 The One We Never Named: Happy Birthday Garrick!!  The guys just catch up on life and share some Aquavit (that was weird). Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze. 

Episode 212 - We're Not Dead Yet: Been a few weeks but your boys are back!  This week we catch up on the last month & talk about the travel to Sweden &  all the Nerd that is streaming.  The rum this week is Starr Ultra Superior Light Rum. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme pa...

Episode 211 Bachelor Party: Today we kick off our good friend Matt's Bachelor Party.  We have Dan and Ben with us as well as we have a little Privateer Florida Rum Society and discuss the weekend ahead and other past shenanigans.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you ne...