Regular Dad

Outdoor Cooking Fest, Canoe Analogy, LBP Review

Busy weekend here.  Far away soccer games, 2nd grade baseball, then I flipped a switch and went crazy with preparing and cooking meats outside.  Why?  Probably just because I could.  What more excuse do I need to play with a meat grinder?!
And of course a 'quick' conversation about some yet another interpersonal communication lesson.  With a simply beautiful analogy that I clearly don't do justice.  
Review of a brand new bottle and we're out.  
Enjoy!

Weekend In Nashville, Poppy Flavored Lollipop

Whew, that was some weekend in Nashville.  Going HARD for 3 straight days is not something I'm in shape for any more.  But I got to tour 2 distilleries (1 distillery and 1 blender technically), saw some great live music, and had a hot chicken sandwich.  
Met some new friends, too.  1 that's a professional chef, 1 that can do some mind-blowing card tricks, and a few that were just good dudes.  
Then I rant about work for a bit, which is out of the normal.  
Enjoy!

Whisky Comparison, Caitlin Clark, Me v Dandelions

With a rather uneventful weekend behind us, I throw in a longer whisky segment for some fun and then get into some thornier topics.  
What topic?  Caitlin Clark and WNBA salaries.  Yeah, it probably goes exactly the way you'd think it goes.  Except I've got real facts and numbers to throw around.  
And yes, I know there's a glaring discontinuity in the beginning.  Right as I say I'm going to stop doing that.  I tried to get too big for my own britches.  
Enjoy!

Draining Week, Spreading Mulch, Phillies Game

I had an mysteriously draining week, but I think I figured out why it was draining.  Nothing earth-shattering or something I shouldn't have been able to figure out easier, but I'm new to this whole 'figure out why I react negatively to things so I can get better' game.  So lay off!
I spread a lot of mulch and play a lot of hockey in 2 days (and naturally have no repercusions...)
And last we recap our trip to a Friday night Phillies game.  Only the 2nd big-league game the kids have been to.  
Enjoy!

Purdue BBall, I'm Midwestern, Old Friend at Gym

I sadly have to recap Purdue's loss in the college national championship game.  Both my sister and I had to watch our teams lose in their respective title games.  But it was still an incredible season and it was a blast to watch each tourney game. 
Then I finally remember to tell a story capturing just how midwestern I still am.  And what I hope is the first time fully telling our Friday morning ritual here. 
After a quick whiskey review, I bumped into an old friend that I haven't seen in quite a few years.  And in a relatively unlikely place.  
Enjoy!

Jamaica! Purdue, and fancy Rum

We have successfully returned from Spring Break in Jamaica.  Hard not to, when you're at an all-inclusive resort with 2 pools and great weather. 
Quick recap of the Purdue sweet-16 and elite-8 games with my general feelings about making it this far.  
And for a curveball, we do a rum review instead of whiskey.  Because #Jamaica.  
Enjoy!

Content Creation, JDSBBP Rye, Tourney

I spend some time discussing my admiration for content creators on all platforms as well as evalutating my progress towards 2024 goals.
A "quick" whiskey review of one of the few bottles I was actively seeking out.  Spoiler alert, it was really good. 
Then some brief commentary on March Madness as it stands as of recording.  
Enjoy!

Outback Is Gone! StP's Day. Aaron Rodgers?!

The day finally arrived that I had to give up my beloved Subaru Outback.  It was the right decision, but one that stings.  More than a little. 
And then we recap St. Patrick's Day.  Honestly, there was a lot less shananigans than I expected, and the food came out...about as well as I expected overall.  
Finally you get the excerpts of a massive political rant I recorded the other day that will never see the light of day.  
Oh yeah, and a Weller 12 review.  #BuffaloTrace always gets clicks. 
Enjoy!

BeautyRecap, Myles Soccer Tourney

I try to dig myself out of the trench I wandered into last week.  It'd be so nice if I could trick someone into being a co-host if only to stop me from getting so derailed and saying dumb things.  
And then a 'brief' run-down of the weekend I spent driving to and from Conshohocken for Myles's soccer tournament.  Some games with Duncan, some games with snow, all games with super awesome 6th grade soccer action. 
Enjoy!

COVIDWrapup_LipFiller

I recap the final chapter of my COVID experience.  And guess what, the CDC had to show up a week late and with exactly what I was going to discuss and propose in this very episode.  
Then after a quick whiskey review, I let things get a bit off-track and go off in a direction that I probably shouldn't go.  Yet another time that I listen to things when editting and realize I need a co-host/moderator to keep me in check.  Live and learn I guess. 
Enjoy!