Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind

During our latest riveting adventure, Joeba reveals a surprising modification to their ship, incorporating a flux capacitor from a rare Back to the Future VHS tape. Ripley's skepticism grows as Joeba recounts testing the device, taking a unique journey through time that involves dinosaurs, Nazis, Blink's first show, and a questionable encounter with Pamela Anderson. As the duo delves into Hyperspa...

“Sittin' by the fire with my favorite drink in hand Turn on the podcast, it's time to take a stand Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, they're back in town Talkin' 'bout Christmas, with a twist that's all around (all around) [Chorus] Oh-oh, it's a throwback Christmas episode Yeah, we're rockin' out with these crazy hosts (crazy hosts, yeah) Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, they're on a roll...

In this hair-raising installment of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves on a wooded planet in the Alpha Sigma Sigma System. What begins as a quaint camping trip takes a hairy turn when strange sounds emerge from the forest, hinting at the presence of an otherworldly Bigfoot. Amid crackling campfires and cryptid conjectures, the duo navigates the...

In this latest cosmic journey aboard The Black Swirl, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves traversing the vast reaches of a new system. As they ponder the seemingly eternal voyage, they delve into the intriguing realm of cosmic nerds and geeks, both real and imagined. From powerful beings and dudes with cool gadgets to real-world visionaries like Elon Musk, the hosts explore the unden...

In this interstellar installment of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott gather inside the cockpit of The Black Swirl to celebrate their unique rendition of Thanksgiving: "Thanksfornothing." Rather than focusing on the conventional feast, the duo dives headfirst into the cosmic calamities and worst-case scenarios, exploring the hidden silver linings in life's int...

In this episode of Close Encounters, Joeba and Ripley embark on a daring adventure to the Artcic Circle, driven by their pursuit of uncovering hidden secrets and conspiracies. Although a mythical structure from Joeba’s dreams remains elusive, a surprising discovery on the icy continent leaves them in awe and excitement, suggesting that there may be more to Antarctica than meets the eye. Stay tuned...

In this uproarious second installment of the "Florida Man Challenge," Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves trapped in a comical time loop, thanks to a temporal rift caused by their ship's reboot. To break free, they embark on a wild journey down the Florida Man rabbit hole once more. With a fresh and explicit twist, they introduce the "Florida Man Bingo" game, a hilariously unpredictable ch...

In this hair-raising Halloween edition of Close Encounters, our hosts, Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott, embark on a treacherous journey aboard an enigmatic derelict alien ship, a setting eerily reminiscent of the iconic 'Alien' franchise. Lost amidst the darkness of this cosmic labyrinth, they navigate their surroundings while indulging in their trademark humor and sci-fi puns. As they ponder their pr...

During this hour’s cosmically comical journey, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves in an unexpected encounter with a pre-space faring alien culture.. Their adventure takes them through the usual peculiar news articles, including a bizarre lung discovery and not-so-ussual events in Peru and Las Vegas. They then delve deep into the world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and the r...

In this episode titled "Artificial Intoxication," hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott embark on a mission to Vanadium 4. However, they find themselves dealing with their ship's AI, Zero-Frux, who has developed a new attitude after some makeshift repairs. They delve into discussions about the potential domination of AI, imagining a future where machines, even ATMs, exact revenge on humanity for mistr...

In this cosmic comeback episode, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott emerge from a mysterious hiatus, dubbing it "The Blink," which coincided with blink 182's reunion. They speculate that the universe feared their meddling with time and space while listening to the post-Tom DeLonge era of the band. With a mix of hilarity and absurdity, they reboard the Black Swirl, navigating the Anti-Matter Minute....

Have you ever wondered why things happen in life? What IS our purpose on this tiny blue marble in the grand scheme of things? Blast off with Joeba Fett as he provides some life updates, new insights, and some words of inspiration to your 30-minute lunch break.

Join Joeba, Ripley, and an unexpected guest (Dwight Goodman; in no way affiliated with the Globo Gym franchise) as they celebrate their Labor Day weekend by pillaging an asteroid belt in the far reaches of the galaxy. Adventures in the chicken wing industry, poop lizards, and some of the worst jobs in Sci-Fi history await you. Climb aboard but watch your step on another episode of Close Encounters...

Join our ragtag group of cadets as they travel the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension in search of more ridiculous news and shenanigans! In honor of Pluto's "demotion" anniversary, we'll be taking a peek at some of the most infamous recasts, removals, and demotions in sci-fi and pop culture. We'll also be exploring a lesser-known pandemic, as well as some groundbreaking political correctness at it's wor...

As our favorite Sith Lord prepares to deliver an uplifting speech to his troops, something unexpected occurs. How will the master of darkness handle this unforeseen variable? How would YOU under similar circumstances? Find out on yet another episode of the Sith Sense!

Join Joeba & Ripley as they take to the stars in celebration of The Black Swirls ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Space-spiracy theories will abound, humiliating stories will be told, and some long-forgotten traditions revisited. This is one adventure you don't want to miss! Show notes below! https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/y3z5wx/marco-rubio-hopes-ufos-are-aliens-not-chinese-planes?utm_source=reddit.com...

As our favorite galactic evil doer's deadline approaches, he decides to draw inspiration from a very unlikely source...

Join the Black Swirl and her crew as they crash the royal wedding of Lone Star and Princess Vespa of Druidia while discussing some wild science-fiction fueled wedding themes, and some even wilder bachelor/bachelorette party stories! Will they be able to score the reward money they came for? Will Joeba really explore Dot's Matrix? All this and more on another exciting episode of Close Encounters of...

On this week's episode of The Sith Sense, our be-hated lord of darkness inherits something truly evil. We don't want to let the "cat" out of the bag, so sit back, relax, and enjoy some more of Vader's brief life-changing words of wisdom. 

99 bottles of Romulan ale on the, 99 bottle of Romulan ale, take one down, pass it around, 98 bottles of Romulan ale on the wall...you get the picture. Join the crew of the Black Swirl as they celebrate National Road Trip Day by making a course correction to the Cones of Corneria. Strange destinations and even stranger stories await you on yet another episode of Close Encounters of the Slurred Kin...

Our dastardly Darth receives his first transmission from the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension and it is not what he expects...

Join the crew of the Black Swirl on their debut return to the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension as they pay tribute to Joeba's best friend and loving mother C.D., who tragically passed away on March 12th. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this difficult time. C.D. was an avid animal lover and we decided to dedicate this episode to her by discussing the most popular animals that s...

Just in time for National Star Wars Day, the Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind team proudly presents a brand new bi-weekly mini-series; The Sith Sense.  Deals are altered and Vader becomes a consultant - of sorts. Things are about to get weird on the drunk side of the force.

In honor of Star Wars week (May 4th & Revenge of the 5th), our team is proud to announce an entirely Star Wars fueled episode of Close Encounters. The drunk side of the force is strong with these two. Enjoy, and as always, stay slurred! 🍻🛸

Be sure to catch new episodes of The Sith Sense every other week! Things are much more fun on the drunk side of the force. Just ask Vader.