Episode 74: Mass-holes, McMuffins & the Greasy Pole Gauntlet
This week, we welcome Sean from Massachusetts, a man who's camped rough on the Snake River, sipped wine in Walla Walla, and somehow made it out alive with all his teeth (well...most of them). We crack open a bottle of Wild Turkey 101—a whiskey with a reputation almost as sketchy as Alex's prom after-party supervision skills. Spoiler: it slaps.
Alex hosted 40 teenage boys post-prom, turning his house into a scene from Lord of the Flies: Breakfast Edition. Rather than his usual gourmet dad-chef routine, he bailed and threw $50 at McDonald's. #ParentingWin
Meanwhile, McKenna starts her first food service job at Bullwinkle's, and we're fully planning to show up like the embarrassing dads we are. It's a rite of passage—and prime podcast content.
We dive into:
The Elks Lodge Chronicles: Cheap drinks, epic secretaries (Gretchen, we see you), and all the glorious trashiness.
East Coast Eats: Lobster rolls, whole belly clams, and moms who insist you're starving even when you just ate.
International Bar Games: Sean almost starts a pub fight in London over "Hook the Bull"... but leaves with new friends and an invite to roll a boulder between bars. (Yes, it's real.)
The Gloucester Greasy Pole: A very New England tradition of balance, booze, and broken ribs.
Also: Sean once delivered firewood to Julia freakin' Child. His teenage job involved getting hit in the head until he whistled. We can't make this up.
Pour yourself a glass of Wild Turkey, buckle up, and enjoy the chaos. It's dads, drinks, and stories you'll want to retell—whether you're from Walla Walla or Worcester (pronounced "Wooster," obviously).
