Our POoRCHoices the Podcast

This week the fellas discuss the things around the holiday season that get under their skin from car commercials where the car is a gift, traffic, Die Hard deniers, holiday themed seasonal foods and drinks, building gingerbread houses, ugly sweater parties, cookie exchanges, to secret Santa/white elephant exchanges, they cover it all and then some. Intro and Outro music written and performed by An...

This week the gang is all back together (along with some Christmas spirits) to discuss the sequel (or one of many sequels) to A Christmas Story with A Christmas Story Christmas.  For some the nostalgia and love of the original was enough to make this one entertaining but everyone agreed, on it's own, it's just not a good film.  Sarcastro does a little research on the actor who played Flick and ope...

This week the gang spends time discussing the traditions they have from November through January during the holiday season.  From Fatty's love of aging the same seasonal beer year after year and enjoying a bottle of the last 5-10 years in a single night; Sarcastro's tradition of going for a standing rib roast over the traditional protiens at Thanksgiving and Christmas; Banky's movie picks for roll...

This week the group discusses scams from the letter Banky received about a dead relative and a ton of money, electric scooters, dust busters and those as seen on television items to the emails that Fatty's father still thinks may be legit.    Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar).  

This week Sarcastro, Fatty and Banky sit down to discuss and rate fast food chains by cusine type based on taste, value and the impact it has on their digestive systems.  From drive- thrus to "gourmet" chains they cover burgers joints, chicken shacks, mexican cantinas and whatever restaurant type you would classify Arby's as, they tell it how it is, at least according to them.   Intro and Outro mu...

This week the fellas talk about board games old and new.  Giving the opinions on what their favorites are, most hated games and the types of games that should never be spoken of again.   Fatty and Sarcastro discuss their strategies when playing Monopoly while Corporal reflects on the game he's wanted to play that has eluded him since birth.   Commando tells tale of the gateway game that led him to...

This week the fellas discuss some of the little things in life that should be of no consequence but that irritate them anyway.  From theiving squirrels, mail-in rebates and self-checkout lines the POoRCHoices gang makes it clear that nothing is too inconsequential to get annoyed over.   Corporal finds a pair of workman's sweatpants that he must have and it sounds like he gets Fatty interested in t...

This week the gang gets together to talk about their memories of Halloweens past as well as what they do today as adults all while they rate the various types of candies very commonly given out during the festival of sugar filled offerings.  From mini candy bars, small boxes, small sleeves, gums and individually wrapped candies they go over their POoRCHoices in favorite and least favorite items ov...

This week the fellas discuss being fiscally responsible with their wallets but not so responsible with their livers.  From two drink minimums, Irish pubs, a speak easy and tailgaiting renaissance faires they reminisce on some of the more expensive nights they've had and agree that when it comes to imbibing, there's no better bar than your own home. Fatty discusses issues with the restrictions New...

This week the fellas discuss what it would take to make an action movie and the result fits perfectly with the theme of making poor choices.  From casting Adrian Paul as the lead, having Danny DeVito play as Sarcastro as the sidekick and having Bronson Pinchot involved to explosions, revengne plots, and rescuing (or avenging) a niece or grandaughter, you can bet your bottom dollar this thing has d...

This week the gang reflects on the multiplex they used to frequent in their youth closing their doors and discuss writing a business proposal to rehab it into the POoRCHoices Event Center (aka The PEC) where they will use it as part movie theater, part film and audio production studios, concert hall, and eatery/brewery.  Through nonsense and some poor choices, this just may work.   Also after the...

This week the fellas look back on the topics they have covered during this season and come up with ideas for new business ventures from a new television show, to Fatty's plan to make his first million and record the audio version of his will be best selling book on his success the wheels fall all the way off on this epsiode.      Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (And...

This week Sarcastro and Banky sit down to talk about some of the strangest ways to make money that they have found out about on the internet.  Learning about pet mediums, professional criers, doober drivers, professional whistlers, and some guy who is brokering the sale of human waste (no this one is not a joke, but they aren't sure it's on the up and up), they realize they are missing out on a nu...

This week the fellas talk about the experiences and expenses that come with moving into a new place and buying a home for the first time.  From trying to hire movers, hand me down and Ikea furniture, to lawn equipment and back belts they reminisce about how much has changed from moving in your early 20's to moving in your early 40's. Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez...

While Corporal was away attending Dragon Con, the rest of the fellas spent time reflecting on what they did over the summer including reliving the joys of going to amusement parks, camping with just the basics, making plans that don't come to fruition and small appliance repairs.   Also at the suggestion of Sarcastro, Banky tries out an alternative to the Sarcastro Challlenge.   Intro and Outro mu...

This week Corporal, Commando and Banky discuss their terrible spending habits for unnecessary and sort of fancy (at least to them) items.  From VR goggles, collector editions of movies and games that have remained sealed for years to carpets and new tools they own up and defend their choices.  Also they name drop companies so hard, you'd thing they were going for sponsorships. Intro and Outro musi...

This week the fellas discuss the prequel to the Predator franchise, Prey and how it stands up to the rest of the films.  Also Sarcastro translates the French dialogue in the film and the gang comes up with their premise for a television series for the character of the Predator. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Amber Midthunder featured in a previous episode on The Ice Road as well as Dako...

This week Sarcastro, Fatty and Banky sit down to discuss some of their worst experiences and funniest moments in car shopping over the years.  Tackling terrible sales people, being lousy customers, surprise mark-ups, value add fees for unwanted options, and the poor choices the dealerships have made in taking their trade-ins.    Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Andr...

With Banky on vacation, this week the fellas discuss their experiences of seeing what they could get away with when parents, bosses or other authority figures were away.   Fatty & Sarcastro reminisce about when Fatty's grandmother was "watching" over the house when his parents were away.  Corporal shares a couple of stories of how he was busted having parties while his parents were away and Comman...

This week the fellas share what they believe are the worst breakfast cereals and share stories of the fond memories they have of their cereal experiences growing up. Also for science (and because Sarcastro suggested it) Banky tried out a cereal based on a frozen treat from a fast food chain which led to the discovery of another terrible cereal recently put on the market. Intro and Outro music writ...

This week on the show the fellas celebrate Christmas in July by reflecting on some of the worst gifts they've received for Christmas' past.  From terrible gifts for family white elephant parties, in-law Secret Santas, clothes as a kid, to toys they just didn't know better about they tell stories of the poor choices made in their honor. Also in the episode Fatty asks the group if they've ever snuck...

This week on the program Banky sits down with Lady Jarvis to discuss one of her favorite flicks to watch, 1995's The Net starring Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, and Dennis Miller. A cautionary tale of the internet and identity theft as well as a demonstation of being able to work 100% remote nearly 25 years before so many folks would be forced into it.   Directed by Irwin Winkler (Life as a House...

This week on the show Sarcastro and Banky go at it alone and discuss summer time and some of the good and bad things that come with the season like high humidity, lawn maintenance, hosting versus attending cookouts, summer side salads and more.   Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar).  

This week the fellas explore the dark side of the moon with a film that hits at least two boxes on the Roland Emmerich bingo card with Moonfall.   Even with having stars like Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry, John Bradley and a wasted cameo for Donald Sutherland this movie just doesn't get off the ground for most of the gang.  But it doesn't prevent Banky from offering the team's screenwriting talents...

This week on the show Sarcastro suggested to Corporal and Banky that the group should buy a a big rig truck and the three of them come up with ideas on how to use this to make money landing on several options but then discover the world of Decotora trucks and the possibilities there.  Also they contemplate the struggle with the quest to find an intern with a Class A CDL to drive the rig.  Intro an...