We're back! Join us this week as SC House Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions are sippin' on a pint of LOUNGE JUICE from Highland Brewing and discuss the few weeks off in review, the bad decision of the AI moratorium, outsiders reminding us of how they did it where they fled from, pedophile cover up timeline, the group rewriting Columbia pedophile history, minors on social media (and how one caucus really failed our children), and lastly we touch on the race for Governor.As always thanks to...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr
Join us this week as we discuss the disgusting trials of SC Freedom Caucus Founder RJ May and the lawsuit brought by our very own York County Senator Wes Climer against the Senate for voting for a pay raise for sitting members. As always we thank our sponsor Comer Distributing for supplying a few pints of SIC EM SOUR by Snafu Brewing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions discuss the state's big beautiful budget while demonstrating how civil people disagree sometimes, the week that was, and more. As always we thank our sponsor Comer Distributing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Join us for this years Sine Die episode as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions welcome special guest Speaker Of The House Murrell Smith for this Sine Die episode as we are hosted at the Beverage Laboratory at the USC College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management. We also welcome State director of AFP Candace Carroll to discuss tax reform, and Chair of the Education & Public Works Committee Rep Shannon Erickson to discuss the School Choice Bill.As Always thanks to our sponsor C...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions discuss the week that was SC politics over a skinny seltzer 'AGUAS FRESCAS' from Modelo. This week we get into committee work from LCI and 3M, the impeachment hearings for Treasurer Loftis, School Choice quorum, Ending Earmarks, Pay increase, graduation letters, the end of session wrap up, and the tactics of the transplants that have gone so far right...they're left.Thanks to our title sponsor Comer DistributingProduced by: Tad Atkin...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review a pint of Highland Brewing's Seasonal Cerveza Lime Lager and opine about the week that was SC Politics. Thanks to our title Sponsor Comer Distributing. Procuced by: Tad Atkinson
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Welcome to episode #56 the LT episode! This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions opine over a pint of Blueberry Wheat Ale from Sweetwater Brewing where they discuss the week that was, Tax Cuts, the state of the current York County GOP and more.As always thanks to our Title Sponsor Comer Distributing. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of Samuel Adams American Light and opine on last week in the South Carolina state house. Topics this week include the budget debate, a recap of Guffey's european vacay, PBM ad hoc, Freudian Simmer, Regs, the soft ball game, and more. As always thanks to our title sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill SC. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Join us this week at Hoppin' Rock Hill as SC Rep Heath Sessions has to fly solo with Guffey still on his European vacation. With Tort Reform currently in the Senate we thought it would be great to hear about it from a few different angles. Joe Gulledge owner of Hoppin' Rock Hill will join us as well as Senator Michael Johnson from SC Senate District 16. We'll also be joined by David Williams and Justin Smith to talk about the genesis and inspiration behind the Marlie Center coming to Rock Hill s...
Mar 24, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review a pint of Garage Beer Classic from our sponsor Comer distributing as they review the antics from budget week and the flurry of amendments that somehow missed committee, the question of tax cuts on the horizon, efforts to take the choice of selecting candidates away from you the people by the local GOP, and the upcoming week ahead.Thanks to our primary sponsor Comer DistributingProduced by: Tad Atkinson0:00 Intro2:40 Budget Battle32:10 ...
Mar 17, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 53
The #52 Ray Lewis episode. SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of GAELIC ALE from Highland Brewing and review the week in politics. Topics this week include the Liquor Liability, cutting burdensome regulations, Guff goes to DC...again, Guest Sen Wes Climer stops by to talk tort, and the upcoming full week of budget debate.Thanks to our title sponsor Comer distributing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson0:00 Intro3:20 Reviews6:00 Regs11:00 Fresh Perspectives14:40 Ad Hoc Envy19:20 Liquo...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 52
The Sam Mills episode for the locals, and the Butkus episode for everyone else. Join us for Episode 51 as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of Garage Beer Classic with Lime and review the past week at the state house. Topics this week include School Choice, Regs, Committee work, and the votes for the upcoming week. Thanks to our primary sponsor Comer DistributingProduced by: Tad Atkinson
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Welcome back, Episode 50 The Mike Singletary episode. This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review a pint of BIBO Pilsner from Creature Comforts Brewing and discuss the past week of DC travel, the teamwork of Democrats and the SC Freedom Party to stop the social media protection legislation continuing their pattern of not protecting children and evidence of non-traditional SC values. So Ohio Luckily signs of spring and warmer weather are evident as flip flops were witnessed on vo...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 50
This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of Bueno Churro from Sycamore Brewing and discuss the SC House's Energy bill, PBM's, the week in review, the halftime show at the big game, and more. Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill SCProduced by: Tad Atkinson0:00 Intro2:40 Energy5:07 LCI27:13 Week In Review33:50 Ad Hoc Sessions47:19 No Freedom Caucus Receipts1:03:00 Med Students Visit1:08:00 They Not Like Us
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Join us this week as we enjoy a cold Miller Lite and Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions welcome a one time contender for sexiest man alive fellow Rep Tommy Pope Speaker Pro Tempore. This week we give some insight into the judge elections in the week in review and dive into more detail with the expertise of the once illustrious star of Court Tv, Rep Tommy Pope. Other opining this week includes the death of DEI, SCDOGE, the future of energy, oversight on the Public Service Committee, an encoun...
Feb 10, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Join us this week as we review a pint of Southern Cerveza from Rock Hill Brewing and get into the past week at the state house. Discussions this week include the Rules change, drama on the floor, efforts to protect kids and more. Thanks to our Episode Sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill SC For Marketing opportunities contact us at: marketing@pintsandpolitics.show Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Join us this week on Pints & Politics with SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions welcome special guest SC Sec. of Education Ellen Weaver for another episode from the Social media insights lab at the premiere institute of higher learning The University of South Carolina. This week we discuss the challenges facing education in South Carolina and some of the innovations and trends that are shaping its future. Despite no alcoholic beverages reviewed this week on we want to thank our primar...
Jan 27, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Join us for this midweek sip of Modelo Especial and a great convo as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions get an update on the efforts to recognize a true bad ass of South Carolina history straight from the primary sponsor Rep Brandon Cox. As always thanks to our sponsor Cover Distributing in Rock Hill. Produced by Tad Atkinson
Jan 24, 2025•10 min
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions sit down with special guest Attorney General Alan Wilson to discuss law & order in SC. This week we also review the first week back and settling in, the flamethrower of the republican caucus, the porch caucus, the southern border, tech crimes, and much more. Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing of Rock Hill SC for our featured pint this week: Modelo Especial. *Note: No ETOH beverages were consumed during the Attorney Generals...
Jan 20, 2025•47 min
Bundle up for the Snowpocalypse episode of Pints & Politics as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of Sugar Cookie Blonde Ale from Sugar Creek Brewing and discuss the week in review, the upcoming week, some freshman memories, social media hijinks, the freedom party circus, the epic snow storm, and football. As always thanks to our Sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill For all episodes join us at pintsandpolitics.show Produced by Tad Atkinson...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review a Premium Blonde Ale from Edmund's Oast Brewing, 'Something Cold' provided by our sponsor Comer distributing. This week we review the holidays and football along with the trials and tribulations of social media, particularly some less advanced tweets, the sudden pull-out of some porn sites from SC, the palmetto's version of DOGE, inside some SC political games, the upcoming agenda, and the opportunity of a lifetime.
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Join us this week as we review a pint of CHOCOLATE CARAMELS from Edmund's Oast Brewing in Charleston and review the week at the state house, Guffey in DC fighting for KOSA, freedom party connections sending texts out against THEE Republican party, seating shenanigans, football and more. Thanks to our primary sponsor Comer distributing. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Join us out by the fire on a crisp fall day to discuss the first week back at the state house with the organizational session and committee assignments along with some of its inherent emotions and of course we will revisit the stellar performance of the premiere institute of higher learning, THEE South Carolina Gamecocks over the Clemson Tigers. Our pint this week is stiff competition for our favorite so far, Sycamore Brewing's CHRISTMAS COOKIE Winter Amber. Thanks to our Primary Sponsor: Comer ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions review a pint of 'Making Love At Midnight' from Off The Track Brewing as they discuss heading back to the statehouse with some newcomers, THEE Republican caucus meeting, freedum party shenanigans & DC tactic$, incoming freshman, the agenda for the upcoming session, and football. Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing.
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
On this weeks episode we review a pint of ALL DAY IPA Session IPA from Founders Brewing while we discuss the Red Wave election, our local race that was in a sprint to the finish at the time of recording, the possible agenda for the upcoming session, and of course....football! Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Join us this week as SC Senate 17 candidate Everett Stubbs and Senator Wes Climer drop in to discuss the election, campaigning and the upcoming session in Columbia. The nice weather has us back under the cabana for this weeks selection from Sycamore brewing, BEACH CANDY. As always brought to you by our sponsor Comer Distributing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review 2 selections from our local OFF THE TRACKS BREWING as they discuss early voting, the election, RJ May troubles, a splash of P. Diddy, football, and then circle back to the local elections. Thanks to our sponsor: Comer Distributing Produced by Tad Atkinson
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Join us this week as SC House Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions review a pint of CLAWHAMMER OKTOBERFEST Marzen Lager from Highland Brewing and discuss the past 2 weeks in review, along with KOSA, Tik Tok, meta, a round table discussion, Football and we dip into (PBMs) Pharmacy Benefit Managers and more. Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It's been a busy week for SC Reps Guffey and Sessions with the arrival of Hurricane Helene. This week we review a pint of Cran Berry Cozy, Sour Ale with Cranberry from Birdsong Brewing as we discuss storm clean up, the near disaster at the Hamner's house, football, the VP debate, the accelerating Israel conflict, women standing up for women's sports, and the short lived longshoreman's strike. Thanks to our sponsor: Comer Distributing. Produced by: Tad Atkinson
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week SC Reps Guffey and Sessions discuss the football, unfortunate X Tweets, a letter letting everyone know that once again the FC will not vote for the budget, HOBO's falls victim to Fringe Cringe, the 2nd Trump assassination, Diddy's been diddl'n, a local voyeur, the newest university in the state, some changes coming to big Tech. We needed a good pint to get through so much and thankfully our primary sponsor Comer Distributing delivered! The Lil' Slurp was a great pint and tasted much be...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
