Rum & Nerdy

Episode 45: This week the guys talk all things Holliday 2021.  We discuss the new movie "8 Bit Christmas" while we have some eggnog.  We then drink a Black Anchor butter beer and talk about the upcoming Christmas dinner (and all the sides!).  We also fit in a bit in what we will be streaming durring our time off.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme...

This week we review more trailers for movies releasing over the next 6 months (and fit in a good Dr Who story).  Did we get to the one you are looking forward to most? The refill was Bacoo 12 year Rum from our buddy Matt. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where...

Episode 43: This week is all about Ghostbusters Afterlife & what a great job they did continuing the story that was started in 1984.  We had a great rum, Goslings Papa Seal, generously gifted by our friend and listener, Matthew.  Seriously thought, go see this movie! Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entert...

Episode 42: This week we cover Douglas Adams & the answer to the ultimate question, Life the Universe and Everything.   Garrick makes the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and sets fire to the studio.  We wrap up with some sipping Rum & a look forward to the rest of season 1.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds i...

Episode 41.4: It's our last day of IAAPA, and we are ON THE FLOOR at the Itec booth with our buddy Sean.  We finish up our coverage and have some laughs at the craziness of the week.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but...

Episode 41.3: The guys discuss the ongoing IAAPA events, industry news and take a moment to mention a raffle for a Dodge Viper  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze. 

Episode 41.2 IAAPA week continues.  We talk about Tuesday night's parties, some more breaking news, what is coming up tonight and random stories from the floor.  This week is a marathon though and we have 2 days to go.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know w...

Episode 41.1: IAAPA is finally here.  We cover a few press announcements, cover the Thea Award Winners and discuss the week so far.  We sip a littel Kaniche and as we prepare for Tuesday Night PARTIES Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take...

Episode 40: This week Greg brought back a pineapple fritter from Mr D's Donuts from KC so they can try it out with some Bumbu.  The Rum of the week is Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum and we discuss Dean Stockwell's career, Ghostbusters Afterlife opening and getting ready for IAAPA.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. Wi...

Episode 39: This week we catch up on updates on all kinds of show conversations.  We talk about how the show is growing & opportunities for recording at some distilleries in the near future.  The rum of the week is Blackwell Fin Jamaican Rum.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park d...

Episode 38: This week is all about Dune. We discuss the books by Frank Herbert, The 1974 attempted movie by Alejandro Jodorowsky, the 1984 David Lynch version, the 2000 Sci Fi Channel Miniseries & this year's Dune Part 1.  The Rum this week is amazing Facundo Eximo. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in en...

This week welcomes a long time themed entertainment industry friend Sean.  We tell a stories about the good old days & have some Kraken Black Spiced Rum before switching to Auténtico Nativo 20 year Special Reserve.  And what's a Retro Encabulator anyway? Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment...

Episode 36: This week the guys are in Chicago & decide to try a local iconic beverage, Malort.  Suffice it to say, mistakes were made.  They visit the famous Three Dots and a Dash tiki bar and generally have a great time.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know...

Episode 35: This week the guys make an evening of making cocktails; a traditional rum punch, planters punch & a mai tai.  We use Brugal 1888, CSR and a little El Dorado 12 Year.  Don't forget to keep listing for more details for the upcoming C3 Fest.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and...

Episode 34: This week the guys dive into low budget knockoff movies, reboots and remakes starting with Dune World.  The Rum this week is Flor de Caña 7 year and the October event is finally announced.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will tak...

Episode 33: This week the guys talk about online nerd arguments, cool ice cubes, some new cartoons & the all the Dr Who connections to the show Broadchurch.  The rum of the week is Centenario Anejo Especial 7 year.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where...

Episode 32: This week we record at The Safe House, a spy themed bar in Milwaukee.  We talk about our weekend "Exploring" the city & have a drink we invented, the  Double DNR, made with Great Lakes Distillery's Roaring Dan's. Thanks for hosting us guys! Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in e...

Episode 31: This week the guys talk about computers & show upgrades which leads to a lot of "The Office" & Office Space references.  Smith & Cross is the rum of the week & we wrap up getting ready for the NFL season.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park desi...

Episode 30: This week the guys talk about Universal's new ride, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Rolling Stones, and Greg's intro to stand up. The Rum is Larga Vida XO 2019.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there wi...

Episode 29: This week we talk to Tom Schanley about his career and his new movie, "Charming the Hearts of Men",  For our rum of the week we try the "Terrible French Rum Crate" & have some "Stupid Hot" pork rinds. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park de...

Episode 28: Greg got his Gladiator back, we got a shout out on ATF Radio, we talked about Catan, & discussed the latest Rick & Morty.  The Rum this week is Don Q Gran Anejo.  We wrap up plugging our buddy Tom Schanley's new movie, Charming the Hearts of Men Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in enterta...

Episode 27: We start with a drink from Garrick's wife Kelly. We listen to music from our buddy Tyson Leslie, we talk about the new(ish) Zelda game on switch & we dig into Frozen theories & fun thoughts. The rum this week was Real McCoy 12 year. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and th...

Episode 26: This week we welcome back Rum Sensei & review Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 year.  The main topic is the Amazon movie, "The Tomorrow War" & the issues surrounding time travel movies.  We round it out telling stories about a Scotch and Cigar event.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in enter...

Episode 25: WHAT A BUSY WEEK! There is nothing quite like winging it at the last minute. This week we enjoy some Brugal 1888 while we review the Foo Fighters new Bee Gees cover album & wrap up our thoughts on Loki. Oh, and we have some exciting news.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and the...

Episode 24: This week, the guys review the movie, Black Widow.  Some of what we cover is spoiler free, some isn't. Don't worry, we separate the 2 with an Appleton Estate tasting of the Signature and the 12 and 21 year distillation. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design...