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In the immortal words of "Slim Shady", "Guess who's back, back again?" Yes, Brian and Cody are dusting off RMV to update you on their lives and to ask a favor. Did Cody ever finish his woodworking project, why does Brian look so different? What's the big news about Molly? Will this be a regular thing again? These questions and many more are answered in this episode.

The guys start the show with a huge announcement. Cody recaps his Eclipse trip and why he has beef with Burger King. (Ha! see what we did there?) Brian hosted a Gala and was involved in a special exchange. The guys answer some listener questions regarding the announcement. Brian is contemplating a big change to his "look". The guys talk about how much life has changed since the show bega...

Brian goes it alone (Why? Listen to find out.) Brian has a big announcement to share and he's too impatient to wait.

Brian has a new addition in the house. Cody's woodworking is progressing. They guys talk about 'rasslin' and more.

The guys took a road trip with Katherine and ended up in Milwaukee. Cody's youngsters came to Brian's house. Cody made a questionable dining decision for the group after delivering a Ted Talk on hallucinogens while being a passenger princess.

On this episode, Cody is finally getting some sleep. Brian hits the road to hang with Seniors. Cody dips his toe into a woodworking group. Brian buys unique bandages. Cody is being charitable. More!

The guys have a lot on their minds. Some of those things include: Brian not being impressed with London cops, Cody having an issue with the combo of Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday. Cody had a very different type of Super Bowl Sunday. Brian spent the weekend pretending he was somewhere else. Cody is infromed...about the WWE press conference. Brian has an issue cooking with his wife...it turn...

The show begins innocently enough with Brian and Cody discussing their lives when all of a sudden they are visited by a surprise guest. Craig Collins joins the show and things go from hilarious to wildly funny quickly. Craifg and Cody disagree about soccer/futbol. Cody tries to convince Brian and Craig that American fooball is nothing more than commercials. The question of locking a kid in thier r...

The show was built around key words because Cody doesn't listen to Brian anyway and said he had nothing to say. Those words/topics include toe, ice merch, basketballs, life insurance and wood work. Then Brian asks Cody a question that leads to the Ballad of Lettuce Picker Lou.

A lot of wintery topics dominate this episode. Brian is finally done with Christmas. Brian and his neighbors work together. Cody has a hot take about snow days. Cody's son will not sleep. Brian emceed a big event.

The holidays are over so Brian and Cody reconvene to share their stories. Brian had his first empty nest Christmas. Cody began a new Christmas tradition. Brian got into a beef at the grocery store. Cody has an update on his wood working project that leaves Brian questioning Cody's engineering and hoisting expertise. Brian critiques local New Year's Eve TV coverage and gives Cody a one ques...

The guys are back and ready to celebrate Christmas with a year-end episode. Cody finally took a recommendation from Brian. The guys discuss their Christmas plans and Brian reveals a "monkey wrench" being thrown into his plans while Cody makes a bold claim about his parent's Christmas décor. Cody has to hurry to a book club dedicated to a book he doesn't enjoy. While Brian celebra...

Thin Lizzy said it best...The boys are back in town! Cody is very excited about a wrassler coming back to the WWE. The guys talk about Thanksgiving. Cody claimed his parents house is "heaven". Cody is having horrible tech issues and rails against Windows. Brian is exhausted from PE. Cody's wife was very creative with meats and cheese.

Brian is battling a cold he blames on the kids at school. The guys spent a lot of time last week enjoying barrel aged beers from Goose island and many other brewers at FoBAB. Cody has a take on global issues and is surprised that Brian has an opinion on the same issues.

In a first for the show, the guys are on the road. Where are they? What's going on? The guys are joined by the co-host of "Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer" (https://craftybrewerspod.com/) katherine Valleau. Brian recalls his Homecoming trip. Cody once again has nothing to say and says it for 15 minutes.

The guys start by saying they won't talk about the Middle East, but of course Brian has some thoughts and Cody has opposing thoughts. In and effort to keep the show going, they move quickly to other things. Cody was a guest lecturer for podcast students. Yes, that's a thing. Did he impress the "youts"? Cody got a chance to geek out when he spent the night with Captain Kirk. The g...

Cody claims to have tons of content for the show. brian reveals why the show was cancelled last week. Cody had to choose between churches. Suddenly the conversation took an unexpected direction. Cody has a question about a tipping situation and may have found his "dream job". Brian surprises Cody with his knowledge of a musician. Cody explains "woke opera". Brian gives Cody a d...

The guys are exhausted and Cody is having trouble traversing the stairs. Brian is troubled by an erotic dream. Somehow Cody leads a dive down A Jean Claude Van Damme rabbit hole. Cody's computer throws him a curveball and Brian learns about widgets. Cody's life is revolving around his kids, but he's enjoying "his craft". Protein is Cody's friend.

After a week away, Brian and Cody are back and it appears Brian did not have a restful time. After a quick check in which revealed that Cody doesn't get to sleep anymore and Brian quoted Ice Cube, the guys reveal some very exciting news regarding a new project. Then Brian launches into his litany of misery which includes an actual gunfight and other hardships. Cody's son had a birthday par...

The episode starts with Cody giving aa shout out to Brian's daughter on her birthday! Brian has stories about the GOP Party in Milwaukee, an update on Gidget's health taking his mom on a trip to Costco and wildlife on his block. Cody had a lot to talk about but his memory is failing. He does have an issue with a potentially major dietary change at home and needs a way to deal with it.

Brian is fresh off the radio and coming in hot! Cody is sleep deprived but is now the owner of two new vehicles making him a true "Suburban guy" according to Brian who has some fun as Cody describes his recent car purchase. Brian wonders how to handle some upcoming political proximity while Cody starts down a familiar but problematic (in his opinion) path. brian has a sick pooch.

The episode starts with Cody explaining the expansion of his son's birthday guestlist. For once, Brian is having a good day. In an effort to enhance his miserly ways, Brian may have a new career. Cody leaves, for a moment, then another moment. Brian went to the Fair. Cody shares his annual trip to Gen Con (or "nerd fest" as Brian calls it). Some guy tried to ruin Cody's con.

This jam packed episode starts with Brian coming in heavy during the check-in. Cody has a hot take on a former world leader. The big story (according to Cody) is Brain meeting his daughter's paramour for the first time. Cody went shopping for a car and wonders if he's too boogey. The guys talk haircuts after Brian ghosts his old stylist and Cody reveals an odd haircut fact about himself. B...

Cody begins the episode feeling horrible about his tardiness. Brian hates leaving the house. Cody has thoughts on a social media rebranding. Brian exposes himself to a health threat in an effort to help his mom. Brian is about to meet his daughter's boyfriend for the first time. Cody may or may not have seen a famous DJ as he spent a night away from his kids. Brian was horrified at Costco.

This episode begins with the guys lamenting that they have nothing to talk about, then what do you know, conversation pours out of them. Cody unintentionally terrified his son while woodworking. Brian is still obsessed with a live cam feed and is able to convince Cody how fantastic it is. The guys talk about meeting your significant other's parents. Brian's plans are thwarted. Cody realize...