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Nina G is a comedian, professional speaker and author of Stutterer Interrupted. Her hilarious, no-nonsense approach to disability awareness and acceptance has led to articles and appearances on NPR's 51%, BBC's Ouch, Psychology Today, Tedx, multiple day time talk shows, and Howard (Stern) 100 News. Guest: Nina G Beer: Lager by Altstadt Brewery Links: https://www.ninagcomedian.com Please support ou...

James and Michael welcome back an old friend of the podcast - the Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Kanter, Senior Minister of First Unitarian Church of Dallas who shares cycling tales from the back-roads of Texas. James questions Biblical morality and more importantly ponders how many pairs of bike shorts he needs to wear. And we raise a glass to celebrate the life of Michael's father, Jose. Guest: Rev. Dr. Dan...

CoolCatTerri is a professional Twitch streamer. James and Michael learn about the fascinating world of live streaming and online gaming and realize it is a whole new world out there. Guest: Terri Basner Beer: Corn Dog Ale by Revolver Brewing Co. Links: Twitch.tv/CoolcatTerri Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer… Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using y...

Robert Murch is the world’s foremost collector, historian, and expert on Ouija and Talking Boards and serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Talking Board Historical Society which he founded. Guest: Robert Murch Beer: Devil’s Backbone by Real Ale Brewing Company Links: www. TBHS.org  and  www. RobertMurch.com   Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…   Please...

Today’s guest is Uma Iyer, owner and head baker of Tartalicious which produces artisan baked goods from around the world. A trained architect with an MBA, Uma quit the corporate world and built a thriving bakery business. This year, she added a weekly home delivery service treating customers to a delicious variety of breads. Guest: Uma Iyer Beer: Without a Paddle by Three Nations Brewing Co Links:...

Sam Nash is the founder of A Play On Swords, a theatrical company which specializes in educational programming for schools and libraries. He is perhaps best known for his pirate character Captain Zephaniah W. Nash of the pirate ship Scandalous who entertainingly teaches audiences about pirates… separating fact from Hollywood fiction. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee...

James and Michael learn how to shimmy with Sa’diyya (Elizabeth Parr) who is an internationally-known, multiple award winning professional belly dancer. Guest: Elizabeth Parr Beer: 805 Blonde Ale by Firestone Walker Brewing Co Links: https://www.sadiyyadance.com/study-online1.html Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…   Subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using y...

Jeff Douglas received a birthday gift from his wife. It was a beer making kit. Just a few years later, he owned a brewery. James and Michael chat with Jeff Douglas and Doug Steele from Four Bullets Brewery in Richardson, TX which is famous for producing English Ales with a Texas Twist. Find out how they went from brewing beer in their garage to running a brewery. Please support our podcast by buyi...

If you live in the Dallas area, you’ve probably heard a British chap on the radio giving weather and traffic reports. Our guest today is Christopher Hackett a former radio announcer/host who has done of lot of voice over, industrial film and video work. By the end of the podcast you’ll be talking like a proper Cockney. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…   Gues...

After a decade of lying on broken glass, hammering nails up her nose and stapling money to her body parts as Della Deadgirl, Stacy Hawkins transitioned her lifelong passion for terrifying people into a full-time haunting career. She is an actor trainer at Dark Hour Haunted House and one of the artists making monsters, costumes, and haunted headdresses for Stiltbeast Studios. James has a great busi...

On the wall of the National Press Club in Washington, DC is a photo of two Presidents. On today’s episode we chat with one of them. How do you get Lance Armstrong to change his plans and why did the trick not work on Bill O’Reilly? Larry Lipman, former President of the National Press Club, hosted celebrities such as George Carlin, Lance Armstrong and Jesse Ventura. We get behind-the-scenes stories...

You are feeling very sleepy… Michael and James chat with hypnotist Celeste Hackett and learn the many benefits of personal trance-formation. James recalls the time he was attacked by a hypnotist at a convention and Michael learns whether or not hypnosis can enhance certain parts of his anatomy. But can he beat the expert in this week’s quiz? Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a...

What happened when The Great Zucchini made President Obama’s daughter disappear? The Great Zucchini is the most famous children’s entertainer on the planet. He joins James and Michael on today’s episode and dives into the infamous Washington Post article by Gene Weingarten that led to a Hollywood movie project. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…   Guest: Eric...

Let’s get nerdy - Superhero Nerdy! Michael and James chat with Derek Lewis - a guy who loves comic books - about the incredible HBO series Watchmen. The trio share insights into the show from very different perspectives. Plus, find out who gets absolutely crushed in this weeks’s quiz. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…   Guest: Derek Lewis Beer: All In IPA by...

Discover the secrets to beekeeping and find out how to make honey! James and Michael enjoy a fascinating conversation with the award winning Master Beekeeper Dan Brantner. Dan’s honey has won first place at the State Fair of Texas and the Texas Beekeepers Association annual Honey Contest.  Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Guest: Dan Brantner Today’s Bevera...

James and Michael chat with alto saxophonist, composer and educator Rudresh Mahanthappa. Rudresh is one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century. He has over a dozen albums to his credit, including the acclaimed Bird Calls, which topped many critics’ best-of-year lists.  Rudresh has been named alto saxophonist of the year in many premier jazz publications several times. He has also receiv...

James and Michael explore the fascinating world of modular synthesizers with Brian Whittington and take a virtual tour of his collection. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Guest: Brian Whittington Beer: Porch Rocker by Samuel Adams

James and Michael are joined by Carrie Weaver who is the future host of the popular YouTube channel Weaver’s Workshop. Discover the best places to learn DIY and find out why coyote urine is actually a good thing. James and Michael reach radically different conclusions about this week’s beer. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Guest: Carrie Weaver Beer: Drago...

Michael and James learn about tongue placement and other techniques from the wonderful Kathy French. Kathy is one of the most sought-after private voice teachers in Texas and works with children and adults who want to improve their singing. James and Michael learn new vocal techniques and essential tips for taking care of their vocal cords. Find out which host once had the “voice of an angel” and...

Michael and James visit Canyon Lake and discover a grisly death. Then they kick back lakeside and reminisce about past vacations good and bad. But who will crush the quiz? Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Beer: Backyard Bee by Revolver Brewing

Michael and James chat with David Murray who is the host of the popular "8-Bit Guy" YouTube channel. The channel has over one million subscribers and David kindly shares the insider secrets to becoming a YouTube superstar. Michael is in geek heaven throughout most of the episode and James divulges how he once committed the “perfect” crime. He would have got away with it too if it wasn’t for those...

Michael and James learn how to speak without moving their lips with ventriloquist David Pitts. David talks about performing stand-up comedy with his son. David is also an ambassador for the wonderful Morgan’s Wonderland which James and Michael discover is the world’s first “ultra-accessible” theme park.  Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Name of Guest: Davi...

Warwick Stone has designed leather jackets for Freddie Mercury, put a Cadillac in the ceiling of the Hard Rock Cafe and is an expert appraiser on the popular Pawn Stars television program. James shares the awful truth about Princess Diana’s hat and Michael learns why his JFK poster could be worth so much more… Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Name of Guest...

Michael and James get fabulously nerdy with the wonderful Dr. Patrick Michaud. Robot contests, the poetry of coding and an exciting round of Michael vs. the Expert make this an episode to savor like a fine glass of Sam Adams. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Name of Guest: Dr. Patrick Michaud Beer: Sam Adams Boston Lager Links: https://pmichaud.com/

Who better to investigate the misdirection of a cover-up than a professional magician? When not performing for Hollywood stars, Saudi royalty and the Washington elite, Hugh Turley investigates suspicious suicides such as Vince Foster and Thomas Merton.  Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer... Name of Guest: Huh Turley Beer: Guinness Draught Links: http://www.fbic...