Beer Thursday

May the puns be with you. Shayne and Jay crack open a cold one and dig into five Star Wars quotes that hit way harder than you'd expect from a franchise with laser swords and a guy in a black helmet who breathes like he needs a nap. From Qui-Gon Jinn's focus philosophy to Leia's thoughts on hope, this round goes deep. Like, Marcus Aurelius deep. **Topics include:** Why your focus liter...

Brian Interviews the Durango Brothers. A very BeerThursday Redux round! Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you never knew you needed has arrived. Brian crashes Beer Thursday to conduct the world's most important press junket: a deep dive into the legendary 2003 self-titled album by the Durango Brothers, aka Jay Ray and Shayne Seymour. It's part celebrity interview, part chaos, and entirely u...

Brian showed up, took over the mic, renamed the show Beer Tuesday, and somehow became the most prepared guest we've ever had. He came with notes. Actual grievances. And a Death Star ice cube. Topics include: - Brian's comprehensive audit of past Beer Thursday rounds - Crunch Berries, Honeycomb, and cereal crimes against humanity - The Overboard remake nobody watched (including Brian) - Joh...

You ever look back at your life and think, “Wow… I really zigged when I should’ve zagged… or at least paused for snacks”? Well, Shayne and I cracked open a couple of beers and a couple of emotional support regrets to explore all the life choices we might have done differently — assuming we had a functioning time machine and slightly better judgment. Turns out our alternate timelines include piano...

You know it’s going to be a wild ride when a Beer Thursday round starts with Elvis, detours through Snape, and somehow ends up with Keith Richards outliving the planet. Today we’re talking about celebrity deaths that hit us right in the feels. Some shocked us. Some shaped us. Some made us stop and say, “Wait… he was HOW old?” Grab a drink and a tissue, preferably in that order. In this round, we t...

You know, Shayne sprang this topic on Jay faster than Darth Vader force‑choking an admiral. One minute we’re talking Star Wars prequels; the next we’re knee‑deep in villains who could ruin your day, your planet, or your sleep schedule. Turns out we’ve got more favorite villains than we have working brain cells between us. And honestly, that tracks. In this round, we talk about: Darth Vader, the ga...

I always thought I loved Guinness, but after going to Ireland, I realized I had only been dating it casually. Now it’s a full‑blown relationship. This round is packed with Guinness facts so wild they should come with their own creamy head. Grab a pint, hold it up to the light, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the Black Stuff. In this round we talk about: The 9,000‑year...

Cars, nostalgia, and questionable decisions behind the wheel — Round 314 of Beer Thursday is a full-throttle trip down memory lane. Jay and Shayne talk high school rides, dream cars, totaled memories, and the one car Shayne would take over a Ferrari. ~~~~~~~ You never forget your first car… especially if it was loud, fast, or smelled vaguely like gasoline and regret. In this round, your dreaded dr...

Today, your defenders of cleanliness are diving deep [like really scrubbing in] on one of the most polarizing hygiene debates known to mankind: bar soap versus body wash. Grab your loofah and settle in, because things are about to get sudsy. Bar soap vs. body wash: who wins the lather battle? Loofahs, charcoal sponges, and rags — which tool reigns supreme? The cost breakdown: is body wash REALLY m...

You know, Shayne and I set out to talk about Spider‑Man: Far From Home , but like any good Marvel movie, we immediately veered into a Phase One origin story. Because nothing says “focused podcasting” like spending twenty minutes ranking movies from 2008. Grab your shield, your hammer, or your preemptive‑strike bathroom plan — we’re assembling. Round 312! (A Redux of Round 28 from June 11, 2020!) I...

You ever look at your neighbor’s house and think, “Yep… something weird is happening over there”? Well, grab a lawn chair and a Solo Stove, because today we’re talking about the strange, suspicious, and occasionally flute‑powered mysteries of the folks next door. I’m Jay, and I promise I didn’t kill any of my neighbors — but I am keeping an eye on that shed. Round 311 Topics we hit: Mysterious lat...

Who's your favorite band that replaced their lead singer? Were they still your favorite with the new singer? Me neither! Today, Shayne, Jay, and Tim discuss every band change we can think of. And a few we didn't think of! Round 310! ~~~~~~~ If you love Beer Thursday and want to support the show, join us on Patreon ! The next 18 Patrons who hop in at the $10 level get exclusive access to th...

Have you ever noticed how some celebrities just radiate cool? Like they walk into a room and suddenly you’re rethinking your entire personality. Well, Shayne and Jay are sorting out who truly belongs in the Celebrity Cool Kids Club. Spoiler: it’s not who you think… and also exactly who you think. It's a very cool round 309! ~~~~~~~ Join the Beer Thursday Patreon and support the show! The next 18 p...

We hope you enjoy Tim's hot opinions as much as we do! What do you think about what Tim thinks about Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory?

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does the sound exist for eternity? Are we about to prove the existence of God? Maybe! We're just hanging around and blowing your mind with our unbelievable quantum knowledge. Seriously, our knowledge is that small! But hey, we're here to entertain as much as we educate, so get ready for a good laugh. Round 308. Please support us on the ...

Don't you love it when the show you love gets canceled? We do too, so today we discuss the shows we love but got canceled. Canceled Shows What are your favorite TV shows that were canceled? Jay Police Squad (Don't let us wander off into a Naked Gun conversation) Firefly (Listen and find out!) Shayne Selfie Backstrom (Listen to find out!) Listen to hear the rest of their favorite shows that...

Well, hey there, you beautiful bunch of rock‑and‑roll wanderers. I was just sitting here polishing my seven‑inch leather heels when you showed up—perfect timing, because we’ve got one last KISS‑tastic round to wrap up this trilogy of face paint, fire breath, and questionable life choices. Grab your beverage of choice and prepare for more facts than Gene Simmons has celebrity ex‑girlfriends. Round...

Grab your mixtapes and Walkman and put on your sparkly brain hats. It's Jay vs. Gen-X! Today, Shayne quizzes Jay on his knowledge of 80s Music lyrics. Round 306! Thanks to Audrey Engvalson for this article: I'm Challenging All Of Gen-X To Identify These Classic '80s Songs From The Lyrics, And It's Kind Of Difficult Please support us on the  Beer Thursday Patreon page ! At the $10 l...

Do you enjoy not saying words you're not supposed to? We do too! Unfortunately, we have to say these words so that we can tell you what words you can't say. Don't blame us! They've been canceled. It's out of our control. Today's post is inspired by the article " 30 phrases liberals won't let us say anymore ," which said 15 when we started recording. Round 305:...

Welcome to the mullet of podcasts! Today, we travel back to July of 2020, when we tackled a highly controversial issue among the Beer Thursday crew: Shows we wish the other would watch. Listen and find out for yourself what shows we suggest! What do you think of the shows that we suggested? What show do you wish your friends would watch? What show do you want us to watch? Let us know in the Beer T...

Have you ever had a job you hated? Do we like to ask stupid questions? Put on your blandest shirt and fakest smile 'cos your hard-working harbingers of horror reveal jobs they've hated. Round 304! Please support us on the  Beer Thursday Patreon page ! At the $10 level, the next 18  Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group. ~~~~~~~ We'd love to hear what yo...

What did you think of Bad Bunny's halftime performance in that game that wasn't played in a bowl and wasn't all that super? There was no slowdown to the showdown between the Bad Bunny lovers and haters. Your super hosts didn't fall for the hype until there was hype to be fallen for. Today, we bowl through the controversy and reveal what's really important: Our thoughts on the e...

We take the winds and throw caution to the plunger as we rest our fates in the cold hands of the Random Topic Generator! Round 302! We truly value your support on the  Beer Thursday Patreon page . Your backing helps us keep creating episodes you enjoy, making you an essential part of our community. Thank you for helping us grow! At the $10 level, the next 18  Great Human Beings will gain access to...

Where do you dream of traveling to this year? Australia, an island, the United States, the western part of your state, or the world? Join the dreams and fun as we discuss the places we'd like to visit this year. And drop 40 F-bombs. Round 301! ~~~~~~~ Please support us on the  Beer Thursday Patreon page ! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! Join a community of travel and humor...

If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would you tell yourself? Invest in Apple? Bet on the Patriots? Don't quit your job in January 2020? Would you give your younger self the best vice you could ever have? Answer: Check out round 300 of Beer Thursday! As regular listeners and supporters, you already know our humor and personal stories-here's a chance to reflect on wha...