Rum & Nerdy

Episode 3.12 The 12 Monkeys:  We start out the show with a Pisco Sour and then dive deep into Mandalorean Season 3.  There are a lot of little hidden details and story points that are making this season amazing.  We talk about Picard Season 3 and the great throw back references they are making and finish up with a hint at this years Lego May 4th specials.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum,...

R&N S03E11 These Go To 11: This week we talk about Hollywood rumors, streaming and will there be a spin off from Picard and more.  We compare Diplomatico's Mantano & Reserva and were surprised with the differences.  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 kno...

Episode 3.10 The 10 Commandments: We met a guy promoting a Moonshine that is based on rum & we had to try it. We made a drink with the Passion Fruit, what did we think? We also talk Picard Season 3, upcoming TEA events & the pending MegaCon conference.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment an...

Episode 3.09 The Ninth Green at Nine: this week the guys talk about the TEA event for the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Attraction at Disney's Epcot in Orlando Florida.  We are finally catching up on some shows and generally bounce from topic to topic.  The rum this week is El Dorado Special Reserve 15. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme park...

Episode 3.08 The Magic 8 Ball: This weeks the guys talked about reference book, Mandalorian Season 3 & Limoncello. They decided to ditch the breaks and generally  had a good time catching up from their busy schedule  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 3.07 Seven is the Number: The guys finally watched Weird, the Al Yankovic Story. What a great movie with amazing casting & cameos.  We try some Carúpano 12 year & catch up on Quantum Leap. Be sure to stick around for a special post credit message. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment...

Episode 3.06 Six Shots: This week we take on the challenge of recasting some classic movies with todays stars. We finish off our bottle of Equiano rum and wrap up discussing AI art and how it can’t seem to get hands right.  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 whe...

Episode 3.05 Five is Alive: This week the guys went to Pod Fest and met some fellow podcasters.  We try another round of Rum Redemption and had a Mai Tai from The Mai Kai.  We end on some fun exploration of IMDB Pro and the story of how Transylvania 6-5000 got made.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainm...

Episode 3.04 Doug, I'd like you to meet #4: Thistles week we try to redeem the 9 North, well, we tried.  The rum of the week is Papa's Pilar 24 Solera (no redemption needed).  We talk a little TEA, Florida Rum Society, and oh yea, WTF is up with Rick & Morty.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in ent...

Episode 3.03 - 1, 2, 5..... NO! 3: This is the prop episode.  We talk movie prop lore, replicas, fabrication, cars and everything that goes with it.  We try some rums combined with Disaronno, now forever known as a "New Fangled" (aka the Ian McKellen) Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment an...

Episode 3.02 - Who does #2 Work For: Golden Globes, Jeffrey Dahmer, Quantum Leap Jeff Beck, what are we streaming and a huge announcement from Universal.  We try the rum 9 North and generally have a good hang.   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...

Episode 3.01 The Small Batch: Welcome to Season 3. The guys finally try the 4 rums from the Lost Spirits Distillery in Las Vegas.  They discuss the messed up start to 2023, The Bad Batch season 2 kickoff & quickly touch base on the new Quantum Lead reboot Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and...

Episode 2.34 The One To End 2021 - Part 2: We end another year remembering those we lost and talking about the failures we are planning for 2023.  We have some Zaya and some El Dorado and a few laughs.  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 2.33 The Second Annual Christmas Special: This year we have some eggnog, drink some Barnacles 12 year and discuss a few of our favorite things.  And how great is a Christmas Story Christmas? 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 yo...

Episode 2.32 The One On The Bus: This past weekend, we were invited to participate in the First Annual Ho Ho Home Bar Tour with The Florida Rum Society, The Rum Traveler, Typhoon Tommy, Retro Tiki Designs and The Accidental Jibe, and what an amazing time.  With Rum Sponsors Don Q, Privateer, Worthy Park and Grander, we had an endless supply of amazing tiki goodness.  Thank you all for inviting Rum...

Episode 2.31 Welcome to the Mai Kai: This week we visit the world famous Mai Kai in Ft Lauderdale Florida.  We are joined by our good friend Typhoon Tommy and GM for the Mai Kai, Kern Mattei.  We talk the history of & future of the venue while trying their house blended rum & 4 of their signature cocktails that are currently on their to go menu.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, m...

Episode 2.30 The Totally Gratuitous Thanksgiving Extravaganza For Kids: This week we celebrate our stomach's favorite holiday.  We talk turkey (literally), sides, desserts and traditions.  We try a Cruzan rum comparison and wrap up thoughts on IAAPA.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and th...

Episode 2.29.4: IAAPA Day 4: We finish up the week at the TAIT Tower booth with our show regular Sean.  We talk about TAIT, Thinkwell and ITEC are the great year they had, we discuss this years conference and how we love out industry.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you n...

Episode 2.29.3 IAAPA 2022 Day 3: Today we are continuing our week at IAAPA with Rich Hill from Sally Dark Rides.  We discuss the history of the company and all the exciting work they have coming up. 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 yo...

Episode 2.28.2: IAAPA 2022 Day 2 - Today we are recording from the TEA Booth with Melissa Ruminot, President Elect for the International Board.  We cover the Thea Award Winners for 2022 and discuss the great things about the winners.  Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you nev...

Episode 2.28.1 IAAPA 2022 Day 1:  We start out Day 1 one IAAPA with Steve Birket of Birket Engineering.  We ask the important questions, is it Dippin Dots or Elephant Ears.  Thanks for hosting in your booth Steve!! 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 s...

Episode 2.28 We're Back Baby.  After the long time apart.... WE'RE BACK BABY and there is so much to talk about.  We talk Andor, Rings of Power, Jumping out of airplanes & wine.  We finish off a couple of bottles of rum we've been working on for a while and get back into our groove. Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Ne...

Episode 2.27 Little Buddy: Sean is back for a visit.  We talk about props & motion bases we built from parts we bought at a local salvage shop and discuss a Star Wars Tales comic book's "what if" style story that crosses over with Indiana Jones.  This week's rum is a unique one, Noxx & Dunn Strait Barrel.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television sho...

Episode 2.26 He Came Bearing Gifts: Cheese Mule is back, hey he said he'd bring us rum.  We try Cane Island Venezuela & Equiano, from which Garrick makes a Rum Manhattan.    The conversation deteriorates into Satrgate and Eminem.   Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design y...

Episode 2.25 Cheese Mule: This week we are joined by our buddy Aaron (aka Cheese Mule) and hear about his many years in aviation and about the time his plane was on fire.  We have the Bacardi Limitada smokey old fashion that we discussed in episode 2.24. We also play our first Kanye or Conway with a guest! Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all thin...