For our 69th episode, we invited former guests for a free-for-all session of randomness featuring Glenda M, Eric S and Charlotte E, Matt and Bex P, David D, Greg K, Heather K, and Bruce K! *We did this over Zoom so please excuse the audio “quality”.* After the usual “what are you drinking”, somehow we talk about S&H Green Stamps . Charlotte and Eric’s upcoming Podcast, “The Relatives” is log-rolled. Somehow, we talk about sports. The Thunder Round! (a tad too slow to be lightning). We name o...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 69
We booked another guest for Episode 68. You’ll have to listen to find out who they are or if they show up. The guest is late arriving, or not, so Phil and John talk about our listener stats and picking up dog poo. We briefly talk about the Korean show, “Squid Game” which we haven’t seen. Useful, no? Phil talks about eating/drinking places he’s been recently, including Keg and Case and the Clutch Brewing Co. within. Phil drinks Oppidan Smoke + Sea and John has some Smooth Ambler . We talk about w...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 68
Episode 67 begins with John introducing his new puppy and all the fascinating detail that brings. Kirkland blended 12 year old scotch and Millstream Brewing Co. ’s Oktoberfest are drink/drank/drunk. We briefly commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Phil treated himself to Handsome Hog . We talk more about media we’ve been consuming, including the new show, “Reservation Dogs”, Ted Lasso SE02, White Lotus. We talk about movies we return to; “comfort watches”. John talks about how lo...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 67
Episode 66 gets the full Star Wars treatment with our All-Star (Wars) panel! Phil and John are joined by Matthew P. and Paul S.! We begin by talking about diet soda. Why? Who knows. Also, Mandalorian is discussed. And Paul’s latest visit to Disney World and their Star Wars thingy. Beverages Consumed: Phil: Old Tub (on the rocks), Paul S.: Gonna Be Trouble IPA : Lost Cabin Beer Co . (see also Ales for ALS !), Matt P.: via Great Lakes Distillery - Pirate Roaring Dan ’s ‘Roaring Stormy’, John: Kayi...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 66
Welcome (back?) to Episode 65! Phil shares some news (old by now) about Casa Bonita. We talk about the new documentary, “Roadrunner”, that neither of us have seen. Fat Tire and Stranahan’s are consumed/discussed. Also discussed: the upcoming “Dune” film, Pasties: The classic summer food!™, as well as other foods. John reports back on the 1943 Nazi “Titanic” film. Phil talks about his “viewing habits” We discuss the new Paul McCartney interview series. The Song: “Yuppie From The Yoopie”...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 65
A slow start gets the guys talking about what they’ve been doing this Summer. John brings up the various Johnnie Walker Game of Thrones releases and the latest Nick Offerman Lagavulin Scotch. Phil tried some non-alcoholic “whiskey”: Ritual Zero Proof . Andy “Quiz Master” R. got a new puppy so we talk about dogs. John made another trip to Rapid City. John’s latest movie-watching project: 5 different Titanic films. Titanic (1943) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_(1943_film) Titanic (1953) htt...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 64
Episode 63 features the same old dudes. We explain (try to make excuses for) our slowdown of new episodes and “behind the scenes” with Time to Lean! John finished his movie Westerns watching project and noticed 4 different actors in the 1969 “True Grit” who appeared on random episodes of Star Trek. The book John’s been talking about: Sixguns and Society . John is drinking a Tattersall Old Fashioned . Have we talked about the McRib before? Too bad, we are NOW! We talk about what we’ve been cookin...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 63
Good Evening! In Episode 62, we are joined by Special Guest, Scott T! In a pre-show segment (aka, farting around before we get going), we talk about the weather and broken McDonald’s ice cream machines. It's really as good as you think it will be. Scott talks about how he knows John and Phil, some Taco John’s culinary adventures, and living in Colorado. Somehow, the Couch Story comes up again. Colorado booze. Scott gives an extended elevator speech about his past. Scott talks about his music and...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 62
Hey look, we’re back from hiatus! However, the Narrator wasn’t ready to return from his undisclosed location so we had to make do. Episode 61 doesn't have an entertaining guest but it does feature John eating on-mic. It’s the little things. Old weather and news announcers. Nuts. Celebrity booze and other products. Vaccines. We talk about the 1957 film, A Face In The Crowd . And Orson Welles Sketchbook (1955) Phil’s been watching the Midnight Diner and Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories . John talks a...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
Season 6 draws to a close with Episode 60. The guys kvetch about winter weather and the Texas power grid. For some reason, Rush Limbaugh comes up again; hopefully for the last time. Suntory Whisky Toki® and a Naked Grouse Rob Roy (on the rocks) are dranken. The 60th episode prompts discussion of the most popular episodes, according to download stats . Phil’s Shoes, and a Puzzle Update! John talks about the TV show, “The Boys” and plays a game of “Which Urban?”. Phil mentions Street Food: Asia. T...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 60
We sink to some new lows for episode 59 (actually recorded before 58?) where we open the show talking about our tech issues (OK, John’s) and “evolve” into bad jokes surrounding a subject that men never cease to enjoy talking about. We add an infinitesimal amount to the overall discourse surrounding the 1/6/21 Capitol attack and the (then) pending inauguration of Joe Biden. Cabin Still (again?!) Wild Turkey 101 More talk about what we’ve been watching and some video game talk. Katamari Damacy Phi...
Feb 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 59
For Episode 58, we have our first-ever Valentine’s Day episode! Joining us for the revelry is returning guest Glenda M! Whiskies mentioned: Saint Paul Straight Bourbon — Panther Distillery Barrell Craft Spirits Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey Mutant Bernie Sanders Meme Crochet Doll Glenda asks Phil and John about their wives which is about as intriguing as you would expect. We invent the cocktail version of “soda freestyle” called the Time to Lean Machine Nordeast restaurants (Northeast Mpls.) The ...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 58
Our Special Guest for Episode 57 is Chris H! Chris has some Rivers-Marie 2018 Herb Lamb single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Chris tells us about his musical experiences. We do a long stretch talking about whiskey. (A deep dive into the Whiskey River) Knob Creek single barrel comparisons, Makers Mark staves , Chris recommends the book, “Pappyland” Phil invites himself over to Chris’ house. Chris tells some wedding band stories. We somehow manage to work in some Rapid City nostalgia. The Song: “Thi...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 57
The Special Guest for Episode 56 is Meghan K! Topics, such as they are: Trump makeup secrets. Meghan reflects on growing up a middle child in the K family. The return of the Taco John’s enchiladas is featured in a TTL Taco John’s update (TTL-TJU). Meghan talks about her time in the UK and violin teaching. Meghan’s kids make an appearance. And Bob S.! Casa Bonita (again?!) John and Meghan’s grandma and the editorial cartoon The Song: “Meghan Reagan Poopy Pagan” (an update of a song Phil wrote for...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 56
Episode 55 has the dubious honor of being our 2020 Holiday Spectacular! John gets some pre-packaged food. Phil finally got around to seeing the most recent Star Wars movie and we talk about it. We talk about various holiday TV specials and movies. The idea for updating the movie, “Love Actually” which John did a crap job of explaining: https://twitter.com/davidplotz/status/1329924490311163904 We discuss the 1995 film, “Nixon” (nothing like Tricky Dick to get you in the holiday mood). A brief tal...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
Episode 54 finds Phil and John on the other side of the 2020 Election We ponder another impending Minnesota winter. Watching cable news and mentions of Pappy Van Winkle. Phil tries Wild Turkey “Longbranch” bourbon and John samples a truly special beverage. John talks more about Johnnie Walker scotch. Cleaning out the fridge. The infamous Fart-Absorbing Couch. The last Bonanza restaurant in South Dakota and also fake meat (no direct connection...?). John tries the “Jane Walker” Scotch. We talk ab...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 54
Episode 53 begins with Phil using the wrong mic and we talk about blended Scotch. John enjoys a Talisker 10 year single malt Snowstorms in October. We talk about movies, again: “The Jesus Rolls” (2019), “Whisky Galore” (1949), “Cheyenne Autumn” (1964), and “Night of the Living Dead” (1968). We talk about the classic Pink Floyd album, “Animals” where we read people’s comments and the album reminds Phil about how guilty he feels about skipping Sunday School. The solo work of Roger Waters is discus...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 53
Episode 52 is just Phil and John but for once we recorded in the same place! The struggles of recording in the same location which is also outdoors. John self-promotes his recent musical gigs, including his annual trip to Mackinac Island and a gig at the Dakota! We try Pipe Dream Whiskey: https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/whiskey/pipe-dream-bourbon/ and we compare two different single barrel Knob Creek rye whiskies. John talks about the 2019 TV adaptation of “High Fidelity”. The Song: “The Leaf B...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 52
Episode 51 features Special Guest Andy R! Andy talks about his background, including his extensive study of the famous Paddlefish and his olde Rapid City area upbringing. Andy is indeed a Big Fan of Science. John had a dream about an unreleased TTL episode. We speculate about the gin produced by the still on the TV show MASH and a possible lost MASH episode. Also Alan Alda’s work communicating about science. Phil talks about his TV news viewing and his strange fascination with David Brooks. Andy...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 51
It’s our 50th Episode Spectacular! While we weren't special enough to make a clip show to celebrate, we did somehow find things to discuss, 50 episodes in. Mail-in rebates and the odd selection of food available at Menard’s, such as John’s preferred unfrosted Pop Tarts. John reports back from his trip to the Minnesota State Fair Food Parade. John and Co.’s Star Trek Podcast is discussed a bit. Phil reviews a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll flavoured beer. Phil and John have gigs! John revisits a few 1...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 50
Episode 49! After a rough start, John talks about his new wifi router which is about as exciting as you might imagine. Work talk. John tries “The Wee Beastie” after all.Phil talks about frozen pizza injuries. We talk about the 1961 Western, “One Eyed Jacks” and the Westerns book, “Sixguns and Society” Orson Wells interviewed in French! https://www.cinematheque.fr/henri/film/125173-orson-welles-a-la-cinematheque-francaise-pierre-andre-boutang-guy-seligmann-1983/ Phil thinks he knows someone who d...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 49
Episode 48 features Special Guest Glenda M! Glenda is an old friend of Phil and John from ye olde Rapid City Central High School daze. Full disclosure: this episode has a lot of “remember back in high school…” discussion (more than usual!). Some new and “interesting” drink ideas. Glenda goes on a Taco John’s rant. We briefly talk about Sam Elliot and the late Wilford Brimley Cleaning out old stuff at our parents’ houses and the “interesting” things that are found. (John strikes out in the crawls...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 48
Episode 47 provides the following desirable subjects: Phil reviews Cedar Ridge Malted Rye whiskey. John is trying to reduce his whiskey collection but is still probably going to have to pick up a bottle of Ardbeg's "The Wee Beastie”. Dooley’s rum is consumed which leads to... John learns about “Black Tot Day” John gets through another video game: “The Last of Us” A brief talk about the Johnnie Walker Songs of Fire/Ice blended scotches. Phil continues his deep dive into the “Phantasm” movies, whi...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46: We’re joined by Special Guest David D! We speculate about the origins of Rapid City Central High School's mascot. South Dakota’s weird French city name pronunciations. Dave talks about his years in the Air Force and his adventures keeping track of Space Junk. Actual talk about Space Force (the actual force and briefly the Netflix show). We learn that Dave is a fan of (Mr.) Pibb (Xtra?), partially due to its unavailability. The allure of things you can’t easily get. Dave talks about h...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 46
Episode 45 Guest-free and gluten-free this time, but the narrator’s brother Timbo fills in. Phil visits Trader Joes and gets a headache. John reports back from another trip to Rapid City with a Taco John’s update! Motel/Hotel “free” breakfasts. Corn Bread. John tries a “beginner” Scotch. More video game talk. We talk about the late-great Carl Reiner. Phil attempts to describe the 1979 film, “Phantasm”. John’s odd long-time interest in old ocean liners. Old clocks. The Song: “Masked Debaters”...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 45
Up this time, Special Guest Star: Bex P! Bex tells us about her journey to the USA. We admit our ignorance about Juneteenth We have a lot of questions about growing up in New Zealand, as you might expect. Bex talks about her job. More Pandemic Cinema. The removal of racist brand names and logos. Sambo’s Restaurant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambo's New Zealand greetings and native critters. The video Bex mentioned regarding NZ not on maps: https://youtu.be/HynsTvRVLiI The Song: "Rock Me Nost...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 44
No guests this time, special or otherwise but there is real wind sound! Current events flare up like a bad rash. Phil talks about cutting his wife’s hair. John complains about finding dead animals on his lawn but doesn’t yell at them to get off it. John talks about insomnia and Smart Clocks. Phil has a case of the hiccups which leads to talk about BBQ sauce. John is peer pressured into trying peanut butter whiskey and Phil talks peanut butter as a mini topic. Home improvement shows. The Song: “B...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 43
It’s Guest Time again this week, another South Dakota expat: Dr. Christian E! Topics may or may not include: Old Looney Tunes cartoons. Our time at the University of Wyoming encountering fascinating fellow students and playing old video games. We recall another old Rapid City arcade near the home of the infamous Army recruiter who was after Phil. Dr. E talks about music and other random experiences. We find time at the end to talk about cocktails. The Song: “A Song About Gophers”...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 42
John talks about his incredibly exciting trip to a Dairy Queen and the state of various kinds of ice cream that come out of machines. Product placement of Vernor’s Ginger Soda on TV. Phil talks about his tooth of woe which leads to a discussion about our “favorite” movies that have portrayals of dentistry. More talk about shows we’ve watched. John gets a set of “Bear Paws” The Song: “Pentagon Experiment”
May 26, 2020•52 min•Ep. 41
Today we’re joined by Special Guest, Bruce Knowles! Bruce tells us about his latest passion: The Knowles-eum, featuring such attractions as “The Crawlspace” where he brewed exploding root beer in his youth. Bruce gives us more context on our previous talk about Shakey’s; Bruce worked there! John recalls Bruce’s influence on him and his brother Rob growing up. Somewhat “famous” people with Knowles as their last names. John pays a small tribute to electronic music artist, Tomita. We all talk about...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 40
