Driveway Beers Podcast

Barry Melrose's Mullet is Back with the NHL on ESPN!! We got chills when we heard the old music from NHL on ESPN!! Nostalgia came flooding back. The first normal season since the Covid years and we're jacked up for the NHL. We simply take this episode to talk hockey and why we love it. Sit back and enjoy the show!  Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple and Goo...

Uprising?? No, of course not, but we botched the last episode where we were supposed to say where we fell on specific political topics. The episode went off the rails though and we didn't come near that episode's purpose. But rather than scrap the episode altogether, we released it for everyone to hear. But we still wanted to deliver our political positions because we feel there's a lot of people...

Do politically unaffiliated voters have a home in politics? The 2 parties decide who we get to vote for and we get 2 choices. Does the political middle vote FOR someone or AGAINST someone? Where do we fit in?  We ask if politicians even care about the country and the citizens. In the last few years, there have been a few stories following the money of politicians and their families and unsurprisin...

You're married, have a couple young kids that aren't in the stroller anymore. The kids are getting more independent and you've got no worries leaving them with a babysitter for a night. But the things you enjoyed when you were younger were activities for the young and your body feels like it got hit by a bus when you try it now. So what do you do? What hobbies are out there for middle life crisis...

Recently Nicki Minaj tweeted about a possible side effect from the Covid MRNA Vaccines and the internet and major "news" networks went insane. We talk about why anything other than positive comments about the vaccines is shouted down. Why aren't side effects being talked about. Rather than allowing further study for vaccines that were rushed through, the establishment seems content to shame people...

The Dumb Idea Podcast We're both raising fairly young kids right now. But as they're getting to the ages where they're going to be interested in social media, how do we steer them away from it? Or are we creating forbidden fruit by not having them on it?  The studies out there show how toxic social media is. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram. It's the "Look at Me" society and what prevails fro...

The Dumb Idea Podcast Lack of bus drivers led to a shortage of rides for kids to get to school. Our school district didn't let anyone know what happened until a couple of hours after school started. And then they didn't have a way to get the kids home. Bus driver shortages are happening all across the country and leading to a pretty serious issue for parents who work and depend on the school bus s...

Apple recently announced they were enabling a feature that allows Apple to scan user photos on iCloud and personal devices. The stated use according to Apple is to scan for compromising photos of children to catch bad adults. But how effective will it be and is it worth the loss of what little privacy we have left from Big Tech? I also talk about the cpu shortage for cars and how that will continu...

We talk about withdrawing from Afghanistan 20 years after we went. Was it the right time to withdraw? For some of us, we've been in the middle east throughout our adult lives. Did we follow in the same trap as the Russians? Was President Biden in a "no-win" situation and forced to hurry out? Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple and Google as it helps us a ton...

The Dumb Idea Podcast - Episode 16 Have you ever pulled up to a red light and though how boring the car next to you looked? Then the light turns green and the grocery getter just blew your doors off. We talk about our favorite unsuspecting cars that are fantastically fun to drive without looking like you're made of money. These everyday cars are great examples of making zoom zoom out of ho hum. Co...

The Dumb Idea Podcast - Episode 15 Covid Passports Are Coming!! With New York City announcing the need to show proof of Covid vaccination to attend a Broadway show or attend indoor dining, is this just the start of Covid passports? We talk about whether this is something that could be temporary or if this type of "proof of health for service" is just the beginning of something far bigger and possi...

Dumb Idea Podcast Episode 14 Mask Mandates in Schools for Fall 2021!!?? With September rolling up quick, back to school is a big topic around the country after a lot of kids are coming off a year of virtual school or a hybrid model. And with the delta Covid variant making the rounds, some school districts are mandating mask on children of all ages inside the school. While kids going back into the...

Customer service is hard for companies to get right. We talk about our experiences dealing with customer service. Are companies getting it right or just completely paying companies to give them advice that's completely wrong. What's been your experience with customer service at big and small companies? Are they getting it right? Some customers will never be satisfied and they're horrible people. C...

Dumb Idea Podcast Local Edition #5 We're leaving Maryland!! Maybe not, but it's probably a tough conversation families are having right now. Employers are sticking with teleworking and home prices are gaining equity at crazy rates. Are you thinking about selling your home to cash in? If white collar workers can work anywhere, what's keeping them in their current home? Thank for listening to this e...

The Dumb Idea Podcast, Episode 12 They Cured Obesity!!!  In This Episode:  The health and wellness industry is an $800billion dollar business. Is there any question as to why there's no magic pill to cure the obesity epidemic in the United States? There's money in keeping you hooked on the dream, not the cure. Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple and Google a...

If you're from Maryland, you're spending at least one summer day eating steamed Blue Crabs.  In this episode, we talk about Blue Crabs and why it's important to the Maryland way of life. We talk about how to eat them, preferences, and different methods. We also talk about the phenomenon that is Maryland Blue Crabs for people from out of state. How coveted crabs are to people not from here or compl...

The Dumb Idea Podcast - Episode 11 Every homeowner goes through debate of saving money and completing projects on their own or paying for the professionals to come and complete the job quickly but at the cost of a few extra dollars. Are you the type to try and save a few bucks or do you not want the hassle. With Youtube providing all the DIY videos you need, people can learn to do almost anything,...

The Dumb Idea Podcast Local Edition Anne Arundel County Councilwoman Amanda Fielder came by to talk about local issues after hearing our episode 2 weeks ago. Why is over-development being allowed when the infrastructure isn’t being built to match the current needs first? Even though we have zoning laws in place, it seems like all exemptions are allowed by the county against the wishes of the citiz...

What Makes Marriages work? We discuss whether more couples should discuss fundamental differences between them before getting married or just hope they won't matter down the road. Are couples discussing differences of religion, politics or toothpaste habits before they get married? Is it important to do so? Would less marriages end in divorce if these types of discussions happened? We obviously ar...

We talk about Anne Arundel County, Maryland issues that have been talked about for years.  Why is over-development being allowed when the infrastructure isn't being built to match the current needs first? Even though we have zoning laws in place, it seems like all exemptions are allowed by the county against the wishes of the citizens but to the delight of developers.  The Bay Bridge is a disaster...

This is new for us. In addition to our regular show every other Tuesday, we're going to add in shows that look at things closer to the Annapolis, MD area, home to the amazing United States Naval Academy and ourselves. We're going to highlight local issues in these shows. Some may be more serious than others, but we're proud of where we live and wanted to give some attention to the area.  For our f...

All you wanted was an expert opinion on that new item you were looking to buy and you got a 1 hour infomercial on one brand. Is anyone capable anymore of giving unbiased advice in the consumer world? Youtube videos are usually sponsored or have affiliate links associated with the content to generate revenue for the reviewer. Even the webpages that come up in your Google search results are usually...

Brain Control Beats Mind Control Any Day Of The Week!! We talk about how the main stream media is framing stories to get the most clicks and views but not interested in providing actual news. More clicks and views equals higher ad revenue which is how these media outlets survive.  We discuss the dilemma these companies face masquerading as news outlets when they're only focused on revenue. The act...

We talk about the phenomenon that was TGIF/"Must See TV" television programming in the 90's and early 2000's. These were viewing events back then that people would talk about at work the next day.  Why isn't this something that can be reproduced today? Can it be chalked up to the prevalence of the dvr or is it more in depth like lazy writing or in your face messaging that people just aren't tuning...

The Dumb Idea Podcast Episode 6 Goodbye Nissan! Thanks For The Memories We talk about our experiences with Nissan products throughout the years and how we loved the brand early when we were younger. But over the last 15 years the brand has seen a sharp decline in sales and it could see itself as an odd company out with other brands filling the void. The quality of the product has gone way downhill...