Time to Lean 2: Shaken and Slurred

On today’s episode , we have a talk with our old friend Eric.   Eric tells John and Phil all about Kombucha.    Tales of high school are told at some length (don’t get too excited), or (edited to protect the innocent), including the infamous 1987 Jazz Band Revolt.   Eric, John, and Phil share their experiences camping in the Black Hills with booze and smoldering shoes.     All three of us actually...

Two old guys talk about Old Man Winter and Phil’s lack of a “crank thing” on his snowblower, nicknamed “Old Rusty”   John samples a new whiskey:  Balcone’s Single Malt Texas Whisky   John’s recent trip to Texas is discussed in some detail. As you might expect, much of the detail is about food and beverages.   The highlights:  Balcone’s: https://balconesdistilling.com/spirit/texas-single-malt-whisk...

Special guest, Matt Pedersen joins us for a ... lively discussion.    Phil and Matt remember their overlapping time at SD State University and their choral shenanigans. John sadly forgets a piece of South Dakota history.   John ponders whether the old “Executive Hare” luxury bus was the same as the double decker bus Phil (and Matt?) traveled in on their choir tour.   Phil starts the show already d...

On today’s exciting installment, John records on location in Rapid City while enjoying Taco John’s at the same time!   The enduring mysteries of Don Rafael’s and the original name of the “Mexican Arcade” is finally solved.   John finds it necessary to discuss some of the more memorable (?) road signs along I-90 in South Dakota.   The Knowles family is discussed...again.   Ever had Hot Tang? You’ll...

Phil and John open the show talking about The Messiah and Phil’s favorite selection from it.   John talks about animals getting into HVAC equipment.   Corks vs. screw tops and the plastic straw/bag issues are delved into in the manner you would expect.   John has a “moment” with his fridge.   The main topic:  Bathrooms, public and private.   Slate.com article:  “Pee and Poop Bathrooms” https://sla...

John and Phil attempt to record an episode with their old friend, Lee. Technical difficulties intervene and what was supposed to be an intro, turns into an abbreviated TTL episode.   Topics (such as they are):    Milk delivery and that plastic handle on half gallon milk cartons.   Phil and John both acquire new lawn mowers.   Phil masters “Managing Expectations” while being busy at work.   General...

After a much-needed constitutional, John and Phil are back with special guest, Heather K!   Topics:   The 1980s at Rapid City Central High School:  more stories from the ancient days.   Heather remembers the punk and other various forms of alternative music in Olde Tyme Rapid City.   More Interstate 90 billboards.   Heather tells us about rock climbing.   The Harry Potter movies - how do they hold...