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Topics Under The Stairs

Topics under the stairs is a show hosted by Jon Stairs and brought to you by Revival Motoring! This show will cover anything from ghosts to plants and of course automotive content. It allows everyone on the revival motoring network to talk about random topics that we want to cover. Things may get weird!
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Episodes

Ep.091 Joe Booth

In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things plastic with our friend Joe Booth! Joe of Perfection plastics has honed his skills over the years in the art of plastic welding and fabricating to salvage no-longer-available parts or to create custom ones. In addition to welding, modifications, and repair, Joe has also done quite a bit with 3D printing. He explains the process and the different types of printers and materials available. He brought us a menagerie of different examples, includi...

Aug 22, 20223 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Ep.090 Taylor - Wicked Werks

In this episode 2/3rd of Topics under the Stairs sits down with Taylor from @wickedwerks to discuss his passion for all things air-cooled. We discuss what it was like to open his own business and why he would never electrify a classic. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Aug 15, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Ep.089 Blake Hathaway

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Blake Hathaway! We discuss the upcoming trek to Vermont, and Blake tells us a little bit about what to expect coming up from Luft Haus. We attempt to learn about what Blake actually does for work, but we are honestly still not too sure. We also play a new fun game - “Which Hathaway Did the Thing?!” Mark and Jon try and come up with which brother was the culprit of each given scenario. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Aug 01, 20222 hr 51 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Ep.088 Dan Buckley

In episode 88, we sit down with energy workers, sleep paralysis specialists, meditation teacher, and massage therapist Dan Buckley. We dive right in, and Dan tells us the chilling timeline about how he learned what sleep paralysis is and how it led him to pursue a way to help others deal with it. He shares his experiences of paranormal activity in the Bridgewater Triangle and how, when the veil is already thin, sometimes psychedelics can open the door to another world. Open your mind, and hold o...

Jul 25, 20222 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Ep.087 Let's Talk Jet Skis

In this episode, we sit down with Long time friend of the Revival Network - Mr. Garrett Pyskaty. When you're growing up on the Connecticut River, naturally, you're going to get on the water one way or another. Garrett tells us about his love for the water and how working on a river cruise boat in his teens transitioned into his passion for jet skis. We discuss the different types of skis, what has evolved over the years, and what has stayed the same for most - the trusty two strokes. Later on in...

Jul 18, 20222 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Ep.086 Fuzzy

In this episode, we sit down with our long-time friend Fuzzy. Catching up with someone like Fuzzy can lead you down a lot of different paths, and it sure did with us. After having one of Fuzzy’s famous smash burgers we discuss a major career change and met some formative figures in our lives. We then move on to Mountain Biking, Fuzzy’s well-known MK5 build, griddles, cruise ships, and much much more. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Jul 11, 20221 hr 59 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Ep.085 Gary and Stacey

In this episode, we sit down with our Friends Gary(return guest) and Stacey! As you may have heard, Gary is into restoring things during his previous visit. We mostly spoke about old Volkswagens - but it turns out he’s good with campers too. After scooping up a free camper and renovating it, Gary and Stacey quickly realized that camping was a great fit for their family. We hear about what they learned during their first season out and how they have changed their setup since. We also hit the news...

Jul 05, 20222 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Ep.084 Grills

It is summertime, and that means cooking outside time. What’s your preferred method? The Boys compare Propane vs. charcoal, grill grates vs flat top, and are planning a whole day to smoke meats for everyone? They also cover the weekly news and a big pile of listener-submitted questions and comments. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Jun 27, 20222 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Ep.083 Ethan Maass - Sea Tow

In this episode, we sit down with Ethan Maass, Captain of the Sea Tow South Shore. In the waters of Boston’s South Shore recreational boating and fishing is a huge part of life on the coast. Just like a driver having peace of mind from a roadside assistance program, many boat owners rely on Sea Tow for their service and recovery needs on the water. Ethan tells us all about the industry and what makes Sea Tow different from the rest. He has built a team of skilled captains focused on customer ser...

Jun 20, 20222 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Ep.082 Russ Fitzgerald

In Episode 82 the boys sit down with South Shore Bar Pizza specialist Russ Fitzgerald. Bar-style pizza is a staple in many parts of the country, but South Shore Massachusetts does it differently, and there are rules. Russ lives right in the middle of SSBP heaven, and a couple of years ago decided to start a food review YouTube channel focusing on this style of pie. With a goal of trying every SSBP in the state, Russ tries the same pizza from each place and gives a video review on it describing t...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 51 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Ep.081 Ben Hauthaway

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Hauthaway to talk about his career so far as a truck driver. While working in a handful of different trades, Ben decided to find a way to take night classes for his CDL training. Upon completion, he dove right into the field, driving. We discuss his day-to-day operations and lots more. He tells us some of the trickier parts of the job that you need to be prepared for, among some other stories of the open road. We also do a quick review of Jon’s trip to Europ...

Jun 06, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Ep.080 Online Dating

On this episode, Mark and Ryan sit down with Britney, Tyrone, and Eric to discuss the ever-changing world of online dating. Tyrone talks about his recent success story, Britney goes for a swim and Eric gives us a vocabulary lesson that we won't soon forget. https://revivalmotoring.com/

May 31, 20222 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Ep.079 All topics no stairs.

This week Jon is away and Mark and Ruan sit down to discuss callbacks, news, and plenty more with returning guests Moritz Schmid and Anthony Delbonis. https://revivalmotoring.com/

May 23, 20222 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Ep.078 New England Rodeo

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Pina - producer, and Shane Rhuda - Bull Fighter for the New England Rodeo. We learn about how the New England Rodeo started, and some history about some of the events you can see at the Rodeo. Kelly tells us about how she began barrel racing, and what she loves about the sport. We also talk about some of the misconceptions about the treatment of animals involved in Rodeos, and how false they really are. Later in the interview, we are joined by one of the 3...

May 16, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Ep.077 The Queens

In this week's episode, we sit down with Genesis, Bianca Knight, and Klohe. They tell us what it's like coming up in the drag community and how it has changed over the years. We discuss the different experiences they all had growing up and what it's like starting at different times. The girls share stories about some of their favorite events and places to perform, and what it takes to curate a great show. We also take a deep dive into features of men's briefs and answer some listener-submitted q...

May 09, 20222 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Ep.076 Cory Med Explores

In this episode, we sit down with @cory_med_explores. He tells us what his drive to explore is and how he got into it. Starting out as more of a paranormal investigator he found himself more interested in the abandoned places themselves and photography. He tells us how far he is willing to go for the perfect place or shot, and if you want it bad enough you will find a way inside. We talk about his favorite types of places to visit and go through his catalog of work to reminisce some of his adven...

May 02, 20222 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Ep.075 Jarrod Pestana

In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Pestana. Jarrod worked in the Pawn industry for a decade and gave us the full scoop on what it is all about. He tells us what methods he used to earn his customer's trust and determine their true intentions with what they are selling, pawning, or buying. We also hear some stories about some of the strangest items he saw come through the store and much much more. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Apr 25, 20222 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Ep.074 And then there were three

In this episode the boys make a big announcement - Mark Rosenquist has joined the show! We peel back some of Mark’s layers, and obviously discover a few more things that annoy him. We also cover some breaking news stories and discuss some fantastic upcoming events. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Apr 18, 20221 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Ep.073 Craig and Mark

The boys sit down with Craig and Mark to recap the not-so fishing trip. We revisit the great sweatpants debate in more detail and have a call from Teedeees live from Florida to uncover the secret behind mayo on the outside of the bread. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Apr 11, 20222 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Ep.072 Jacob Speis

In this episode, we chat with Jacob Speis, Art Director for Relapse Records. We hear about the start of Jacob’s career with relapse and some of his favorite projects. We also chat about some of our other favorite topics on the show, Music and beer. @dilated_illustration // @relapserecords https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Apr 04, 20221 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Ep.071 Bird Fight Golf

In this episode we sit down with our friends Charlie and Derek from Bird Fight Golf. We talk the game and what they love about it. We discuss what is expected on the course and what people typically see from a Golf lifestyle company. Bird Fight Golf, as Derek explains injects some style into it. They use a phrase, ‘Live on the Fringe’ and embrace that it may mean different things for everyone. They explain what it means to them and why it is a core element of their brand. They also tell us about...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 54 minSeason 2Ep. 71

070 BTI Mayflower

Jon sits down with Jarrod Rohlfing, Mark Rosenquist, and Craig Mancusi in this episode. Vice President of BTI Mayflower, Jarrod Rohlfing, grew up in the moving industry working under his father as they grew their company into today. Now, they have friend Mark Rosenquist on board for some muscle, working as Operations Manager and local dispatch. 'Top 5' Craig tags along to tell some war stories about his years spent at BTI Mayflower and his impeccable dish packing skills, which Mark tends to disa...

Mar 21, 20222 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Ep.069 Adam Silva

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Silva: Attorney-at-Law. Adam specializes in tax cases, and estate planning. With tax season upon us, Adam gives many helpful tips to avoid big problems. During his career, he has worked on both sides of the fence starting out as an attorney for the IRS before opening his own practice. Besides working as a lawyer, Adam makes one hell of a tiki drink. We started the evening with his signature painkiller with fresh ground nutmeg. https://revivalmotoring.com/...

Mar 14, 20222 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Ep.068 Trevor Vaughan

In this episode, we sit down with the Meat Man himself, Trevor Vaughan. Trevor is a multitalented musician/recording artist that is constantly creating. Some of his current more active projects include Wound Man, Brother, Warstone, Wolf Whistle, Internal, among MANY others. A lot of people appreciate different genres of music, but Trevor is on a whole different level. Producing tracks ranging from gurgling goregrind to pummeling power violence is just the tip of the iceberg. You will find Trevor...

Mar 07, 20222 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Ep.067 Cruiseshipped

Jon returns from his first cruising experience and tells Ryan how it all went. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Feb 28, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Ep.066 Jon's Away

Ryan, Blake, and Moritz take the wheel while Jon goes to throw batteries in the ocean. The Dan noise also makes a comeback thanks to a generous contribution to the foundation. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Feb 22, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Ep.065 Mark Platt

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Mark Platt. Mark is a welder/fabricator working at Apache Automotive, primarily working on restoration projects. Mark tells us how he learned how to weld at the shipyard and how boats eventually evolved into cars. We also hear about his involvement in Brad’s Chevy pickup project. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Feb 14, 20221 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Ep.064 Widowmaker Brewing

In episode 64, the boys are back in town! We sit down with our friends Ryan Lavery and Chris Hogan of Widowmaker Brewing. We discuss the upcoming Decibel Metal & Beer Fest that Widowmaker is a part of. We play a favorite house gameshow, ‘Is it weed or beer?’. Ryan and Chris tell us about some of their recent changes around the facility and some new beers to keep an eye out for. @widowmakerbrew https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Feb 07, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Ep.063 Dillion Breslin

Are you into hardcore, great hair, or recreational fish ownership? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Strapon in and take a wild ride with us while we sit down with Dillon Breslin. He tells us about singing in his band Grasp and what they have coming up, some crazy stories about barber school, and we learned a lot about shrimp and freshwater shrimp ownership. @grasp.hc // @jacques_cuzzi // @jacques_waterbox // @plymouthbaybarbershop

Jan 31, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Ep.062 Adam Cournoyer

We sit down with Creative Director and Designer Adam Cournoyer in this episode. Adam tells us what made him passionate about marketing and design. We hear it was like transitioning from toy designer to creative director for a company developing sex toys. He tells us about what he likes to do in his free time, which primarily consists of starting new companies such as Ratknife and Skullshock coffee. We also take a deep dive into NFTs and hear what this cartoon ape is all about. You can find Adam ...

Jan 24, 20222 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 62
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