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The 42284 PodcastEpisode 23: Special Holiday Edition (The Big Reedy Wreath)Join us with 2 special guests from Big Reedy, Brian Alexander and Mark Woosley as they tell us about all the happenings at the Big Reedy Christmas Wreath. Jeremy volunteers Kyle to be a pallbearer at an interesting funeral. We share some snake stories, and SURPRISE it's a boy!!! Y'all' don't wanna miss this one!
2024-12-3147 minThe 42284 PodcastEpisode 6: Hauling Hay with Papa, Leather Clearing Loops, and MayonnaiseKevin Alexander is with us for another episode. We touch on his grandfather "Papa" McKelvy Woosley. Kevin tells about farm work and country discipline. Make sure to listen past the closing for a bonus story and us breaking out the mayo on Kevin.
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Sons of the Double CheeseburgerSomebody Get Bob Seger a Pop! Fast!Hear about a trip to see the Fastest Pop Machine in the World, and about the virtues of Bob Seger, the roots rock voice of the Rust Belt. You can count on your guys to make it make sense, right?
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The Portola Cat & CloudcastJanuary 1, 2023Ring in the new year! May yours be blessed, and may you be a blessing to others. Oh, and find out who pulled my first espresso off the new year.
2023-01-0102 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 24, 2022Looking for holiday cheer? How about you look right here!?!
2022-12-2401 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 23, 2022Today you can find the answer to the question “What’s the problem with gingerbread?”
2022-12-2302 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 22, 2022It’s feeling festive here! I hope you are joyfully moving toward the holidays, and have a great day.
2022-12-2202 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerDecember 21, 2022: "I Like Phil Collins!"Pet Peeves about parking, the music of 1983, and a little parenting on the fly. You probably think you've heard this before, but we swear it's different this time.
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2022-12-211h 222022-12-2003 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 16, 2022Are we your go-to place for Kardashian talk? We might be after today.
2022-12-1603 min2022-12-1504 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 13, 2022What are you doing for the people you appreciate this season?
2022-12-1301 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 11, 2022Today you get two guest hosts who aren’t normally in the cafe! It’s a hoot!
2022-12-1102 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 9, 2022It’s Friday and you know what that means! If you don’t know, I guess you’re gonna have to listen.
2022-12-0902 min2022-12-0801 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerDecember 8, 2022: The Comeback Tour BeginsThe Sons of the Double Cheeseburger have returned, long after you forgot they ever existed. Here to talk about life, the best music of 1982, and baseball. Seems timely, right? How did you do without these guys?
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2022-12-0858 min2022-12-0702 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 6, 2022Liv is the guest host today! Hear about the new habits she’s taking on, and think about what you might do next!
2022-12-0603 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 5, 2022What kind of animal would you be? Listen to Sofia and Haley tell you their answers.
2022-12-0504 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 2, 2022This one gets a little thoughtful, but also a little absurd. You’ll know which is which.
2022-12-0208 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastDecember 1, 2022Weren’t you wondering what Eli’s favorite tea is? I know you were. Listen here to find out.
2022-12-0101 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 29, 2022We are back in the game, rested after a big holiday weekend. Wasn’t it wild that Thanksgiving was on a Thursday this year?
2022-11-3002 min2022-11-2602 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 25, 2022A quick update from a busy café in the haze of Thanksgiving recovery.
2022-11-2502 min2022-11-2403 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 23, 2022Find out about favorite family recipes, and about staffing changes! And, of course, who is working today?
2022-11-2305 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 21, 2022A side journey today into taking your holiday traditions seriously.
2022-11-2105 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 18, 2022Guest host Michael goes deep with Brandon about pens, finding what was lost, and (of course) who is working today. Oh, and there is gratuitous swearing at the end!
2022-11-1806 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 16, 2022What do you like to get when you go out for coffee? What do you get if you don’t get that? Let’s talk about it!
2022-11-1602 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 14, 2022Special guest co-host today, and a great question of the day.
2022-11-1402 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 9, 2022Talkin highlights of the Portola cafe today, and a first timer makes an appearance!
2022-11-0902 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 8, 2022In which the crew takes over the podcast. Also, we introduce a new segment! CHECK. IT. OUT.
2022-11-0804 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 7, 2022We are back from our weekend and ready to tell you who is working - today with a special guest host! Find out who it is!
2022-11-0802 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 4, 2022How is your Friday? Find out how much fun we’re having here at C & C. Note: this description edited by Michael.
2022-11-0403 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 3, 2022Have you all turned on your furnaces yet? It’s getting cold out here.
2022-11-0404 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 2, 2022Short and sweet today. Kind of like how I like to think of myself.
2022-11-0302 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastNovember 1, 2022Tune in for the second exciting season of the Portola Cat & Cloudcast! Find out what we were up to on our hiatus, and of course learn who worked at C & C on Tuesday.
2022-11-0204 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 24, 2022A little bit of systems theory sprinkled in with todays daily staffing breakdown.
2022-10-2504 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 23, 2022A hot new segment in todays podcast, and somebody shows how much they loved their trip to Portola. Have a great day!
2022-10-2302 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 22, 2022Quickie. It’s Saturday in Santa Cruz, so get out there and enjoy it!
2022-10-2201 min2022-10-2101 min2022-10-2003 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 19, 2022Wherein Brandon has a crazy day and forgets to deliver the news until it was almost Thursday. Close call!
2022-10-2002 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 18, 2022Just to be clear, the Portuguese word “placa” means “board” not “bored.” Glad we cleared that up.
2022-10-1802 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 17, 2022GUEST CO-HOST ALERT! ALSO BIG STAFFING NEWS! WHY AM I YELLING?
2022-10-1704 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 16, 2022Sundays are different, right? Today at C & C there were a couple different things happening. Press play to find out!
2022-10-1603 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 15, 2022What do you call that extra digit that a dog sometimes has on its paw? Also, who is steering the SS Portola Cat & Cloud today? Here is your chance to find out! Well, you could also go to the shop. Maybe do both!
2022-10-1503 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 14, 2022How cold does it have to get before you pull out your Fall or Winter coat? Also, who is working Portola Ave today? Find out.
2022-10-1401 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 13, 2022Find out who worked at Portola Ave for the first time today, and the best showshow tune option for serenading one of the baristas. You’re welcome.
2022-10-1301 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 12, 2022Busy day in the cafe. Who is behind the counter making the magic happen? You’ll have to listen to find out. Don’t worry - it’s only 2 minutes long.
2022-10-1202 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 11, 2022Listen today to hear Alejandro explain the Lactic Fermentation process used on the new Columbian single origin at C & C. Also, learn who is working today (aside from Alejsndro)..
2022-10-1103 minThe Portola Cat & CloudcastOctober 10, 2022It was a low key day at C&C today. That’s what Mondays are for. But who was there? That’s what you’ll have to listen to find out!
2022-10-1001 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerLive in Chicago!This episode is a compilation of several live recordings when Brandon was in the Chicago area in June. Enjoy Brandon and Kevin, along with assorted family members who may be guests against their wishes. The topics include college life, burritos, baseball, and family. This is recorded in a restaurant, a minivan, and a dining room, so sound quality is a little raw, but the energy is
2021-08-0456 minSons of the Double Cheeseburger"Stache ChatThis is a very Chicago episode, as Brandon and Kevin are here to talk about big, swarthy mustaches and sample Malort, a drink you will normally only find in the City of Big Shoulders. Maybe in Cicero, too. They also give some overdue love to a couple of albums they overlooked in the '90s.
If you're a Malort drinker, how would you describe the experience? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page or on Instagram!
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2021-06-021h 01Sons of the Double CheeseburgerPlease, Call Me Roberto GrichKevin and Brandon catch up, and then play a game they call Baseball Card Showdown. Finally, Kevin gives an overdue record review of an overelooked album by Screaming Trees.
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2021-05-121h 34Sons of the Double CheeseburgerMore Where That Came FromThis is a shorter episode with conversation Brandon and Kevin had about favorite shows and actors which didn't fit into the episode on Justified ("Fire In the Hole"). Also, they discuss the most prudent plans for finishing a bottle of moonshine.
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2021-04-2725 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerSmorgasbordIn this episode Brandon and Kevin try some foods that are new to them. They like some, they don't like others. You'll learn about tasty treats from far-flung locations and new twists on old staples. Also, there's the food.
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2021-04-1355 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerFire in the HoleSometimes Kevin and Brandon will recommend media to each other. In this episode they discuss the TV show "Justified," a different kind of law enforcement show from the 2010s. Whether you're a fan of Justified or are interested in being introduced to something new to you and worth your time you should find it to your liking.
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2021-04-121h 04Sons of the Double CheeseburgerDon't Call It A ComebackKevin and Brandon explain why they've been MIA for the last month, and talk about baseball cards, mostly.
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2021-03-1249 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerThings that StinkKevin and Brandon talk about how Major League Baseball finds itself in the middle of the public health discussion because of the plan to start spring training while the vaccine for Covid-19 is still in the early days of distribution. Then, they actually talk about flatulence, and finally about the Chicago Cubs plans for 2021. You can see the thread that holds all of these things together.
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2021-02-071h 21Sons of the Double CheeseburgerUnpacking "The Wax Pack"Kevin and Brandon talk about The Wax Pack, a 2020 book by Brad Balukjian about baseball cards, baseball players, and a journey. They also meander into each of those sub-topics personally.
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2021-01-201h 13Sons of the Double CheeseburgerNext Year Is Here!Kevin and Brandon talk mostly about baseball in this episode, with a few other side trips sprinkled in. Mostly trying to stay grounded in the midst of a chaotic world. We hope you find it to be a pleasant diversion.
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2021-01-131h 05Sons of the Double CheeseburgerOne Last Thing: the best of 2020Sure, we thought you'd want to know what some of our favorite things of 2020 were. Here they are!
Tell us your favorite things from 2020 on Instagram or on our Facebook page - we would love to hear from you.
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2021-01-041h 19Sons of the Double CheeseburgerFixing What Is BrokenWhich changes to our lives because of the Covid 19 pandemic will stay in our lives after it is over? Kevin and Brandon think about it together, and catch up with each other.
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2020-12-2153 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerYule LogKevin and Brandon check in on the current state of chicken restaurant-themed merchandise, and talk about big changes in the world of the Chicago Cubs.
Follow the podcast on Facebook or Instagram to connect with us. It'll be fun!
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2020-12-081h 34Sons of the Double CheeseburgerOn Second Thought...(non-Spotify Version)Kevin and Brandon answer the question, "What music were you wrong about the first time around?" They talk about bands and songs that they probably should have given a second chance to earlier, and music that didn't age as well as they thought it would. If you are listening on a platform other than Spotify, we can't share the songs with you within the podcast, but you can go look them up if you don't already know them. Sorry about that. Hope you enjoy it!
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2020-11-1839 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerThe "If I Was The Commissioner" EpisodeKevin and Brandon talk about the present state of Major League Baseball, how it has evolved, and what the future of the game could look like. In particular, should the game be taking its cues for how to change from other American sports leagues, or from European Football?
Let us know what you think about this episode at our Facebook page, and see what other fun things we're thinking about. Thanks for listening!
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2020-10-261h 03Sons of the Double CheeseburgerRoadtripThis episode Kevin catches us up on his recent trip to Detroit, and some of the experiences he had there. We also talk about drunk driving, and where you the esteemed listener lives. Not in that order, exactly, and not in any way that is strictly related. Enjoy!
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2020-10-2139 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerGive It Away NowKevin and Brandon check in, and talk about Chuck Feeney, the billionaire who gave away his entire fortune during his lifetime with the philosophy Giving While Living. Feeney inspired the Giving Pledge, which asks billionaires to commit at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy during their lifetimes, but took it much farther than that.
You can also read more about Chuck Feeney here. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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2020-10-061h 03Sons of the Double CheeseburgerSay AnythingKevin and Brandon talk about the latest happenings, including the fire season in the Western US, experiences with bees, and Lloyd Dobler, among other things.
Reach out to Kevin and Brandon or find more about the things we're discussing at our Facebook page.
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2020-09-1444 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerThe Future - Now On Computers!Kevin and Brandon talk about baseball, religion AND politics, all at once.
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2020-09-071h 14Sons of the Double CheeseburgerDo Not Ingest As An Alcohol SubstituteKevin and Brandon get back in the saddle after a lay-off. They have a lot to talk about, but instead they talk about 70's pop music. Then they get around to talking about today. Real, gritty stuff.
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2020-08-201h 57Sons of the Double CheeseburgerNo RegertsKevin and Brandon talk about family history, which leads to a conversation about regret. But not in a downer sort of way. You'll see.
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2020-06-051h 15Sons of the Double CheeseburgerNatural ProcessThis week, Kevin tries coffee for the first time at the beginning of the conversation, and then his brain won't shut off. Brandon comes along for the ride, having been the pusher of said coffee in the first place. A good time is had by all.
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2020-05-2158 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerEpisode to be Named LaterThis week Brandon and Kevin talk about the book "10 Innings at Wrigley", about a legendary baseball game from 1979. They go pretty deep on the book and the players highlighted in the book. If you like baseball, you are going to enjoy this trip in the Way-Back Machine. The conversation covered a lot of ground (some of which will probably appear soon in a bonus episode), so there's at least one less-than-subtle transition. Hold on to your hats!
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2020-05-111h 19Sons of the Double CheeseburgerNightmare FuelBrandon and Kevin talk about whether things are made more special when they don't last, The Wizard of Oz, and tricks of memory.
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2020-04-2752 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerNot 100% StupidWell, I think that says it all, doesn't it?
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2020-04-2059 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerSwip-SwopKevin and Brandon talk about what things they are looking forward to as they get older, and introduce a new segment - Things Our Kids Think We Should Know.
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2020-04-1355 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerThey Are Who We Thought They WereThis week Kevin and Brandon catch up on life sheltering in place, and discuss Comfort Media consumption during times like these. Plus, our now-legendary segment, "What's Sustaining our Faith in Humanity This Week?".
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2020-04-0249 minSons of the Double CheeseburgerSons oF. CheesecastKevin and Brandon briefly check in on how life under Shelter-In-Place orders is going, talk about the actual media that can help us to be social during this period of isolation, and then share what's sustaining their faith in humanity this week.
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2020-03-2652 min