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Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!99: Tales of the EncryptedThe ramp-up to our hundredth episode continues!
John is drinking Larceny Barrel Proof
We say adieu to Skype.
A brief chat about early music videos and 80s HBO.
We remember the voice actor, George Lowe from Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Part 2 of Phil’s award-winning segment: “Things I Didn’t Know”!
John does another “Old Tech” segment about the golden age of cable television, aka “Cable TV”. BONUS: A bit of 80s KWGN Denver talk.
John talks about “Severance”, “The Righteous Gemstones”, and rewatching the Lord of the Rings tril...2025-04-131h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!98: Yul Brynner is the Next-door NeighborWe get a rough start but find our way and thank listener Curtis P! If you’d like to support the show, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/timetolean
John gets the drinking part out of the way by making a Wisconsin-style Old Fashioned. He got it slightly wrong with the types, which are described (accurately) here: here.
Phil reveals that he doesn’t like brandy.
More talk about what we’ve been watching:
Bad Sisters, Silo (John); Sakamoto Days, Joker (2019) (Phil)
A left turn into the world of Phil Collins...2025-03-141h 15
ZŁO - Zbrodnia Łowca OfiaraPaul John Knowles - Casanova Killer. ZŁO - Zbrodnia Łowca OfiaraWedług niektórych policjantów, był gorszy od Teda Bundyego. Paul John Knowles, nazywany też Casanova Killer, zabił co najmniej 18 osób, choć zdaniem służb ofiar mogło być 35. Nie patrzył na wiek oraz płeć. Gwałcił i zabijał zarówno dzieci, jak i dorosłe kobiety. Miał jeden cel: chciał być najbardziej znanym seryjnym mordercą w historii USA.Scenariusz:Marta Kiermasz Lektorzy:Marta KiermaszMichał KonopińskiAnna Dzilińska Główne źródła:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUeeipotT6khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka...2025-02-0528 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: John Harris DunningJoining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper, Salem Brownstone, Tumult, and Summer Shadows. You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ.He is here today to talk about his upcoming queer horror/crime whodunnit from Dark Horse Comics Ripperland with co-writer Steve Orlando and artist Alessandro Oliveri. It is our pleasure to welcome John Harris Dunning onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Follow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us ov...2024-12-2751 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: John J. Pearson & Michael W. ConradJoining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom through BOOM! Studios.“43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteria, fungal and viral agents, and something else. Something… more.”One is the writer of Wonder Woman and Batgirls over at DC Comics, Double Walker at Comixology, and the upcoming 2025 revenge-fantasy Neptune through Dark Horse Comics.The other is a 2021 Eisner-award winner and the artist of titles like Mindset at Vault Comics–as well as The Infernals...2024-12-2056 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!96: They Stopped WonderingEpisode 96 shambles along with the following topics:
We talk briefly about Dean Phillips and his family’s booze company.
We remember the late Kris Kristofferson.
John talks about pot stilling and a potential bust in the whiskey market after reading this article.
It’s election season…
We both watched the cult classic movie, “Carnival of Souls”
Phil’s watching another set of “classic” movies: The Omen films.
John talks about a recent music gig that was not exactly ideal.
The Song: “We’re Both 2024-11-131h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!95: Yogurt in a PailWe open with a slightly higher than usual amount of what passes for banter.
Phil has a kombucha and graduates to some Wild Turkey 101 bourbon.
John has a dram of Minneapolis-made, Brother Justus American Single Malt. Phil and John visited this distillery recently and have some observations.
The 1992 movie, Bob Roberts comes up.
John bought an electric vehicle and Phil has many questions. We don’t know how informative this topic was but we sure said a lot!
The Song: “Spicy Fly”
2024-09-231h 13Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!94: Low-Impact Head ButtingToday, we’re joined by returning Special Guest, Shawn Cassity! (not Shaun Cassidy, but if you know him, we’ll have him on too)
Shawn is having a Keeper’s Heart, Phil a Tusker Lager and John is drinking Dewar's 15 year scotch.
After we get the usual junk out of the way, we have a brief chat about podcast player apps.
Phil has an update on his other podcast activities.
John randomly mentions BBC’s The Shipping Forecast. And remembers the old NPR show, Music From the Hearts of Space and M...2024-07-261h 14Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!93: TSA PrixToday is sponsored by the letter “Green”.
John is drinking a Johnnie Walker Island Green and describes how it’s made, travel retail and the differences between it and Johnnie Walker Green. Phil starts with green tea, then moves over to Old Forester.
Airport security
Phil’s trip to New Mexico.
The second installment of John’s Old Tech features the LaserDisc! And the first installment of Phil’s new segment!
The Song: “Old Roy”
2024-05-231h 01Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!92: Drinking a MistakeWe open episode 92 with another round of booze where we talk a bit about Old Grand Dad bourbon and the Bottled in Bond thing. Phil went to a whiskey tasting. John also does a taste comparison between two different High West ryes.
A mercifully brief post-Super Tuesday chat.
Celebrity crushes.
Phil had a salt bath.
Kitchen equipment.
More talk about what shows we watch and John is making some “Goulash”.
Kenny of All Trades and BBQ With Franklin
The Song: “Furtherer and Fewer in Between2024-04-121h 16Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!91: Barely AmbulatoryWe open Episode 91 with just your two hosts; a simpler time.
Phil and John took several weeks off of booze and sure, why not talk about it?
John went on another cruise. Fortunately for all of you, he doesn’t spend too much time talking about it.
After our beverage choices (Phil has FUYU Japanese Whiskey and John has Johnnie Walker Double Black , we get into a segment about stuff we’ve been watching.
Also mentioned: Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime)
Silo (Apple...2024-03-061h 08
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Noah Gardner, Ryan Parrott, & John J. PearsonJoining us this week on the show is the creative team behind the Image Comics series THE INFERNALS – which centers around a potential interfamily struggle for demonic power with an impending Apocalypse over the horizon.We are honored to welcome Noah Gardner, Ryan Parrott, and John J. Pearson onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!"Abraham "Abe" Morgenstern, the son of Satan, has one month to live. Before he dies, he must decide which of his three wayward children-volatile narcissist Nero, conflicted field operative Jackal, or troubled schoolgirl Bee-will inherit his sh...2024-02-121h 07
From the Crows' NestInsights With John Knowles and Matt Thompson: A Candid ConversationThe Association of Old Crows (AOC) wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our 2025 listener survey because your opinion is very important to us. In the first episode of From the Crows’ Nest subscriber series, host Ken Miller sits down with John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), and AOC’s Senior Analyst Matt Thompson. They discuss a range of current events topics including the Compass Call and the arrival of th...2024-01-2451 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!That’s a Good WheyEpisode 90 is a free-wheelin’ doozy of a season finale of Season 9, for those following along at home. With Special Guest Mr. King!
Monsieur King (Monsieur is French for Mister) is a friend of Phil, friend of the show and the friendly creator of the World-Famous podcast, Sleep Baseball!
King is drinking a Coors, John Buffalo Trace Bourbon, and Phil tries a Shanky’s Whip.
We talk about King’s show and his upper-Midwest inspiration.
Driving through parts of Michigan and various parts of the McDonald’s menu.
We discuss adding “w...2024-01-031h 15Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Susie Chapman StickEpisode 89 retreats back to Phil and John talking about even less important things.
“Space Poop” episode download stats update.
We reflect on Episode 87.
More-than-is-warranted talk about the State Fair and cookies.
John went on an Alaska cruise and blabs about it.
Phil and John recap the Peter Gabriel concert they recently attended.
The Song: “Josh Rogaine”
2023-11-191h 50Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!A Weird Sort of PurgatoryEpisode 87 is a Very Special Episode featuring Phil and John’s recent visit to Rapid City where they got to tour the construction site of South Middle School. A new building is going up and we’re joined on the call by Rob, Elizabeth, Meghan, and Jennifer K who all talk about their experiences there.
Phil reads some comments he gathered from other former South students
John did not attend South but assured everyone that his Jr. High experience was just as crappy as everyone else’s.
The Song: “Rebels” (Featuring Michael Johnson)
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Check The Locks: A True Crime PodcastRoad Tripping With The DevilIn 1974, a madman traveled the country, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Aided by his good looks and ability to charm, he would eventually confess to 35 murders. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Casanova Killer," Paul John Knowles. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website and leave a voice...2023-09-1837 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!Smoke in the Orchestra RoomEpisode 86 features a return appearance of Bruce K!
John samples some new-to-him Thomson single malt whisky.
Bruce feels that Jim Beam tastes like walnuts and doesn’t like Canadian rye.
The Dick Van Dyke show episode John mentioned.
John and Phil talk about the Scotch tasting they attended where they met the head distiller of Lochlea. Phil doesn’t comment much because he left his mic temporarily muted. Sad!
Bruce has retired from public school orchestra teaching. Many long-winded stories follow, mostly about international trips and rotting food in instru...2023-08-081h 55
Black Cat Report | UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Paranormal52 | Paul John Knowles: The Casanova KillerJoin us this week as we delve into Paul John Knowles, The Casanova Killer. We go through his early life all the way until his death. A serial killer that killed over 18 people in the span of 4 months in 1974, Paul John Knowles, made little history as he was overshadowed by the other 70's Serial killers. That is until now.
Source material for this episode:
The Casanova Killer: The Life of Serial Killer Paul John Knowles by Jack Smith
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/The-Casanova-Killer-Jack-Smith-audiobook/dp/B017DYQ8UG/
Buy: https://www.am...2023-06-251h 45Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Breath of the WildebeestEpisode 85 wheezes to life with some talk about the number of high schools in Rapid City and the action at the Minnesota Legislature.
We make excuses for not getting more episodes out.
Phil is enjoying Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and John pontificates about Compass Box Orchard House blended malt.
Phil talks about his recent choir concert (The Apollo Club men’s choir) and John recaps his recent Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra concert.
We discuss the remake of the “classic” Bob Reel Beer jingle.
We’re almost ready to discuss Star Trek Picard.2023-06-211h 47Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Big Joe is DeadAfter a rough start, Phil and John get into episode 84 with some free-association.
Beverages: Phil - Pendleton 1910 Whisky 1910, John - The Real Stuff
John is somehow reminded of the 1958 Coasters song, Charlie Brown, which is NOT about the Peanuts character, so ignore what John says.
Phil talks about some new booze he’s tried and his OTHER podcast, “Sleep Baseball”.
John made another trip to Rapid City.
Phil joined a choir in the Twin Cities. Maybe they could do this song.
Phil reports about another concert he attended.2023-04-201h 12
Fundraising TLC: Unleashing GenerosityNavigating Challenges to Build a Better World with John Knowles, Part 2In the second part of our conversation with John Knowles, John details some ways to secure major gifts and shares advice for those
looking to get into the field and dedicate their work to a greater purpose.
ABOUT JOHN KNOWLES
John Matthew Knowles is the Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, or DFMC. He leads the international membership
organization for Diocesan Financial Officers and other executives holding high-level financial management responsibility serving dioceses of the Catholic
Church throughout North America and beyond. DFMC membership has grown over 5% since his appointment, and the 2022...2023-03-2726 minFundraising TLC: Unleashing GenerosityNavigating Challenges to Build a Better World with John Knowles, Part 1In part 1 of our conversation with John Knowles, Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, we dig deep on family, faith, and the various challenges facing the Catholic Church, from divisive views to the economy to cultural trends.
ABOUT JOHN KNOWLES
John Matthew Knowles is the Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, or DFMC. He leads the international membership organization for Diocesan Financial Officers and other executives holding high-level financial management responsibility serving dioceses of the Catholic Church throughout North America and beyond. DFMC membership has grown over 5% since his appointment, and...2023-03-2027 min
The Grim Fix PodcastSerial Killer Paul John Knowles -The Casanova Killer The Grim Fix Podcast #22Starting his crime career as a petty thief, Paul John Knowles later to be known as the Casanova Killer goes on a murder spree tour through 25 states from Florida all the way to Connecticut allegedly claiming the lives of 35 people including women, men and children. Paul John seemed to want to become immortalized for his crimes seeking out reporters and writers and sparing their lives in hopes of getting his story turned into a book. Paul John Knowles recorded tapes on a stolen tape recorder while on the rode committing murders. These tapes were sent to his lawyer and...2023-02-061h 21Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!South Dakota is ClosedEpisode 82 finds Phil and John on the weekend before Christmas so why not do another TTL Holiday Special!
John drinks a cocktail called The Premier made with Norseman Pineapple Chipotle Gin.
John mentions that The Talk Show podcast mentioned the Sleep Baseball podcast Phil is part of and the local’s pre-holiday Festivus-like party.
Phil joins the AARP.
John talks about the TV show, “Abbott Elementary”
Phil is watching the show, “Ultimate Survival WW2”, reminisces about Survivorman, and tries a beer from Uganda.
The weather.
John talks...2022-12-2452 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!ScotchsplainingEpisode 81 covers John’s recent birthday (don’t get too excited) and post-election talk.
Navigating before the age of the smartphone.
Phil’s wife is off having an adventure in Uganda.
John talks about his recent Canada cruise and has a birthday surprise. (hint: It’s not a stripper)
Chili.
The Song: “Old Saint John” (with lyrics by Rob K.!)
2022-12-192h 09Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Gorgon DoodleEpisode 80 (!) The Season 8 Finale finds the guys recording in person in John’s backyard where they taste a few whiskies and talk about things like…
We reflect on our older episodes and John reports on his most recent trip to good ‘ol Rapid City.
Another Media Consumption segment: Phil finally tried “Severance”. John has been neglecting TV and playing “Horizon Forbidden West” on the PS5. John also endorses the movie, “Joe Vs. The Volcano” (written/directed by John Patrick Shanley), Talk Talk’s song: “Talk Talk” circa 1982.
Phil’s grandpa Phil’s nephew Ray Hunter.
Inventory man...2022-11-291h 05Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Back From the DentistEpisode 78 begins with the amazing news that Phil has 2 weeks off from work.
Phil doesn’t quite seem able to tell Steely Dan and Supertramp apart this evening.
After the booze introductions, we move onto talking about Star Trek Picard along with other stuff we’ve been watching, including Phil’s new find: Glen and Friends Cooking.
Phil reports on the happenin’ scene on West 7th St. [Tori, Emerald Lounge, etc.] and on his night out at an Adrian Belew concert.
John’s Iowa Travel Tips™
John is having trouble deciding...2022-09-0359 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!He Showed Up in a Ford PintoWe have another guest for Episode 77: Kerry Johnson!
Kerry is a musician friend of John’s from somewhat way back and we dragged him on to talk about all sorts of stuff including his wide-ranging background from his childhood in New York to his wild and crazy times in California.
We have our beverages and talk somehow comes around to John’s memories going to family picnics. Yeah, this is a good one.
We mourn the passing of a Minnesota German restaurant.
More talk about our musical experiences and opinion...2022-08-041h 20Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Blinky’s Open BarEpisode 76 is a wee one.
We remember the donut chain, Mister Donut
It’s Phil’s 26th wedding anniversary so he celebrates it by recording a podcast.
John reports back from his latest trip to Rapid City, South Dakota (shout out to the music teachers of Rapid City! Esp. Deb K.!)
We do another round of “what we’re watching”.
We talk about cocktail YouTube videos and our preferences for the Manhattan. Like this one
The Song: “Talking to My Mom”
2022-06-221h 11Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!The Grumpy EpisodeEpisode 75! Since Phil is cranky and John is tired, they talk about…the weather and Phil’s large cactus.
The Narrator gets a better job.
We talk (unfortunately) about current events.
We talk a bit about a YouTube video where two people try to follow Winston Churchill’s daily booze diet: We try to match Churchill drink for drink… send help.
We remember (re-remember) the glory days of Denver’s Channel 2 KWGN and “Blinky’s Fun Club” with his Cha Cha Happy Birthday song: (by Russell Scott!) - “chil-UH-dren”. Other TV clowns, real or fictiti...2022-05-2655 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!Speaking of ClownsOn Episode 74, Phil and John sample 3 old school blended scotches that John’s Dad used to drink: “Dad’s Dailies” (with a Surprise Guest).
John's New Projects:
“Infinity Bottles”. Ralfy's Video
Writing notes about songs he’s randomly listened to: “Songs I Didn’t Skip” (blog link)
Phil talks about “Darkest Hour”, “Becoming Bond” and some follow up from Episode 73.
John talks about orchestra “warhorses” and “Edge of Darkness”.
Random entertainment discussion plus Phil talks about the show, “Painting With John”.
There might also be a quiz in there somewhere.
The Son2022-04-121h 34Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Crocodile HeadsWe recorded Episode 73 on National Golden Retriever Day so why not talk about…James Bond?!
Special Guest Paul S. joins us for our revels and surprisingly, they have a beverage (each, not one drink with three straws). John has a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred), Paul S. has a Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye, and Phil has a Summit Frostline Rye. And
Bex P.’s New Zealand soda recommendation L&P is also discussed.
But mostly James Bond movies.
The Song: “The Henchmen’s Retirement Home”
2022-03-091h 20Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!All Too EasyEpisode 72 features your hosts getting caught up, while somehow falling behind. Movies, games, and TV, oh my! (Including Peter Jackson’s “Get Back”, “Being The Ricardos”, Spider-Man: No Way Home, West Side Story, Townscaper, and Phil’s new tabletop puzzle organizer!). We hope you can handle it!
Phil has a Samuel Adams Amber Lager and John drinks two different whiskeys:
Phil plugs another podcast he’s worked on: Northwoods Baseball Sleep Radio. He did some ads for it, including one featuring our very own narrator, Ed Unclehat!
We talk about James Bo...2022-02-101h 09Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!CBGB OilEpisode 71 continues our dubious tradition of releasing a holiday themed show well after the holiday has passed. For this installment, we invite back John’s “two-headed brother”, Rob K!
Rob is late in joining us (shocking, we know) so John and Phil talk about some random things.
John finally convinced Phil to watch the classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the three have a deep dive (off a bridge?) discussion of the movie.
The IAWL review: https://trailersfromhell.com/its-a-wonderful-life-75th-anniversary/ John referenced.
“Film Blanc” https://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s58filmblanc.html...2022-01-131h 23Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!His Artificial LegEpisode 70 is upon us.
Phil tries a Doctor Kombucha.
John accidentally pairs a single malt scotch with Costco pumpkin pie and tries a new and interesting gin from Minneapolis’ Norseman Distillery.
Phil and John talk about Thanksgiving, which they seem to do for some reason.
Dot’s North Dakota pretzels, but the honey mustard kind.
PSLs
John finally got to play a live orchestra concert.
Phil is doing some ad reads for something called “sleep baseball”.
John went to a charcuterie class at 4...2021-12-221h 01
Into The ZeitgeistA Separate Peace by John KnowlesThis week, A Separate Peace by John Knowles has popped into our minds.
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Wade Lynch Music (Facebokk page)
https://www.facebook.com/wadelynchmusic76
Wade Lynch Soundcloud
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References2021-12-192h 09Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!A Land Mine in the SeaWe 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 ab...2021-11-081h 32Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Grey Cat Can’t JumpEpisode 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 long TV show title sequences used to be.
2021-10-061h 11Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Mando BlastEpisode 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: Kayio. Zero Coke Zeros.
The Song: “Space Herpes”2021-09-151h 19Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Bouquet of Burning TiresWelcome (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”
2021-08-161h 31Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!The Deviant VariantA 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) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_(1953...2021-07-231h 22
Fire in The BellyMy Strength Is To Help, Lead And Uplift Others - John Knowles Interview.John Knowles joins The Mighty Pete all the way from Australia today to discuss his passion to help, lead and uplift others. Together, they discuss how to have fire in the belly means to never give up on your dreams, why a good leader always sets a standard and why you should always press through your challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fire in the belly is about being relentless and never giving up on your dreams. Despite your circumstances, your upbringing and cultural background, never giving up hope is to have fire in your belly. Live you...2021-07-171h 13Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!The Robitussin EffectEpisode 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 cooking. John gives up on pizza stones...2021-06-291h 21Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Safety ModelingGood 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 mo...2021-06-071h 42
Major BuzzKillGeorgia: Paul John knowles & Atlanta child murdersLisa and sam take this weeks episode to Georgia. Sam tells us the horrifying acts of Paul John knowles. Lisa tells us about a terrifying child serial killer who has never been caughtPJK sources: ://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/i-three-day-fling-serial-17950593https://allthatsinteresting.com/paul-john-knowles#:~:text=The%20Casanova%20Murders,and%20bound%20and%20gagged%20her.https://allthatsinteresting.com/paul-john-knowles#:~:text=The%20Casanova%20Murders,and%20bound%20and%20gagged%20her.https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/knowles-paul-john.htmhttps://ashevilleoralhistoryproject.com/2014/01/29/casanova-killer/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSfScpQAPvwAtlanta child murders sources:https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a28551986/atlanta-child-murders-wayne-williams-timeline/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/t...2021-05-2648 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!Trying To Stay RelevantHey 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 Stor...2021-05-031h 15
Let's Have A Chat About MurderPaul John Knowles: The Casanova Killer (USA - 1974)Paul John Knowles also known as The Casanova Killer, was an American serial killer tied to the deaths of 20 people in 1974, though he claimed to have taken 35 lives.Paul John Knowles was a handsome man, six feet tall and red-haired, with his looks which were a "cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O'Neal” He was dubbed “The Casanova Killer” because of his good looks and charm.Born in Orlando, Florida, his father gave him up to live in foster homes and reformatories after he was convicted of a petty crime. Knowles himself was first incarcerated at the...2021-04-2454 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!Deferred MaintenanceSeason 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.
Th...2021-03-221h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Saturday Night Fever DreamWe 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
Phil started a puzzle.
Rivals: Music’s Greatest F...2021-02-2746 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!The Oldlywed GameFor 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 Black Hills area...2021-02-141h 30Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!He Hangs Out With The Log LadyThe 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...2021-01-051h 20Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Cancel RudolphEpisode 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 b...2020-12-221h 03Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!The Hairy Steak IncidentEpisode 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 about the late Sean...2020-12-011h 49Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Secretary of the PosteriorEpisode 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 discussed some as well.
Yard Waste, again.
The Song: “I Am In Charge Of The Cricks2020-11-161h 19Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Vernor’s, Big Boy, and WeedEpisode 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 Baggers”
2020-11-021h 20Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Swims With The FishesEpisode 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 stra...2020-10-151h 36Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Duran Duran Is Handing Out The CookiesIt’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!
2020-09-281h 10Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!I Just Burned My EyeEpisode 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 dated Val Kilmer.
Pet names.
The 2020 political conventions.
Metaphors for ta...2020-09-161h 21Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!All Roads Lead To Casa BonitaEpisode 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 crawlspace).
...2020-09-011h 49Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Diff’rent SmokesEpisode 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, which prom...2020-08-171h 15Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!Army of 50 ClownsEpisode 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, “Phantas...2020-07-241h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!43: An Exposed LoafNo 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...2020-06-221h 14Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!41: Tooth Talk BrothersJohn 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”
2020-05-2651 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!40: Splinters In Your PizzaToday 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 what we’re watching...2020-05-151h 10Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!38: Oblique NavidadThe show must go on!
(as long as the beverages hold out)
Special Guest ™ Rob K returns for another wide-reaching, sober (!) range of topics that only our show can deliver.
...what you could call, Telemedicine…
The “Time to Lean” take on Remote Work.
Comparing the current Pandemic to other bad times experienced by our families.
More talk about video games.
John talks about the book “Frank Capra: The Catastrophe of Success”
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051NZXN0 And Phil admits he’s never seen “It’s...2020-04-151h 31Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!37: Japanese Animated SandwichThe lads push forward despite what is going on in the world with these scintillating topics!
What we’re doing during the pandemic.
John tries to buy a video game system and recalls an old video game-related hangover prevention strategy.
Both of your hosts were in the Cub/Boy Scouts. I’m sure you can’t wait to hear about that.
Phil upgrades his streaming video device which gives John the excuse to talk about the state of these things in the World of Tech with a side track into Sm...2020-04-051h 14Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!36: Unchallenging But PleasantWe’re all living in strange and challenging times, but somehow we’re able to talk about...things?
John and Phil comment on the recent retirement of Hardball host Chris Matthews. Other MSNBC/cable news talk comes up.
While they're at it, the guys talk MORE politics and of course, COVID-19.
John (re) ventures into the world of home Hi-Fi and discovers he’s been mis-hearing a song lyric for a few decades.
We then slide into Grill Talk
The Song: “Unchallenging But Pleasant”
2020-03-231h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!34: Blunt Instrument of FlavorPhil and John talk about the State of the Union and Impeachment for the first (and hopefully last) time.
South Dakota politics (sorry!)
Carbonated alcoholic beverages and increased intoxication.
More 1980s TV
The state of (some of) the Rapid City Schools and naturalistic mini-episode where you are taken on a ghost-hunting journey of adventure!
"purple death": https://kingsliquor.co.nz/product/purple-death/
The Song: “Putting the South in South Dakota”
2020-02-171h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!33: A Jury Of Your PierresOn today’s episode, Special Guest Greg K!
Greg and John go into excruciating detail about the 1986 McDonald’s All-American Band and all things Euphonium.
Greg tells us about his experiences and connections to the SDSU Network of Fascinating People (™)
More South Dakota talk (“they have running water”)
The News Business
The Song: “Greg Went A-Wanderin”
2020-02-031h 10Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!32: Vatos Barada NiktoAfter some fumbling around with audio settings, the guys settle into a few topics
John keeps his cable subscription for one channel and is sad.
A vague discussion about the presidential statues in Rapid City
John is going to host a scotch tasting
Phil reports back from his visit to Norseman distillery in Minneapolis - https://norsemandistillery.com
The musical connection between the I Love Lucy and Star Trek
Phil and John recall their experiences meeting famous people
Discussed Media:
Supertramp, Roger Hodgson...2020-01-151h 18Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!31: Four Bird Combo Today’s topics of disinterest:
Listening to Radiohead and Pink Floyd on Winter road trips
Thanksgiving foods.
Phil tries the Impossible Burger
Somehow, Phil has trouble finding a liquor store in Wisconsin
We get to hear about Phil’s brother’s artistic collaborations
John resorts to mailing episodes on flash drives to get new listeners.
The TV show, “Schitt’s Creek”
The guys talk about how much they love Black Friday
John "old man yells at cloud" about the trend of new c...2019-12-311h 17Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!29: Marble SatchelsAnother guest-less episode this time but more are coming!
Here’s an idea of what we talk about:
Lame excuses for not recording episodes.
Scotch tariffs.
John’s adventures at a Bourbon/Rye tasting event.
Another anecdote from one of Phil’s 18 Grandpas.
The “featured” topic: tales of grade school gym class and foggy memories about playing marbles.
Paul S may have inspired the guys to buy smokers...or just smoke.
Random media recommendations.
The song: “Existentialist Gym Rope”
2019-11-071h 00Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!28: Better Call PaulPhil and John are joined this time by Special Guest ® Paul S!
Paul, “Originally Not From Rapid”, S tells us all about the many international locations he’s lived in over the years as well as his “mysterious” accent.
Paul talks about the burgeoning craft beer scene in Rapid City.
Phil’s drink of the night is...a disappointment.
The guys all enjoy some good Barbeque and Paul actually makes it!
Paul’s fondness for many things Disney and Star Wars (“a money...2019-10-141h 21Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!26: CRISPR MatthewsAfter the depth of the previous episode, Phil and John turn to even more serious subjects:
Stories from the Rapid City Dump.
Yardwork woes and the mystery berries.
The main topic: the pitfalls of posting songs on Podcasts and why we were unceremoniously booted from our hosting service.
We talk about experiences on past Independence Days.
John rants about GIFs and is often reminded of the olde “Punch The Monkey” ads on the Web.
A strange side track regarding MSNBC hosts.
John and two of...2019-08-061h 07Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!25: Philosophical FriendsWe finally get around to doing an episode featuring special guest, Lee H!
Despite the fact that we recorded in the morning this time, we somehow found a way to use the words, “bottled in bond”.
Topics:
We ponder how missing children are found today now that their pictures are no longer printed on containers of milk.
John and Lee talk about how far back they go as friends and how they were the tallest kids in their first grade class.
The many formative years spent pl...2019-07-251h 38Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!3: It Ain't Fancy But It Sure Is Good!Phil and John continue their journey into the past with high school music recording, the Scotch Buy Family of Products, 3.2 alcohol, our teen-aged employment histories, and Dakota miscellany. Part 2 of 2.
The song: "Time to Lean"
2019-06-2746 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!1: We BeginThe pilot episode, before we’d even figured out the name...
Phil and John talk about drinks, food, history, work personalities, (briefly), the Castros.
The song: “Dark and Stormy”
2019-06-2747 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!2: Cinnamon RollsPhil and John respond to their first listener comments, more beverage discussion occurs, John "introduces" himself, and they talk about high school trips. Part 1 of 2.
The song can be found at this link: https://nochymozg.bandcamp.com/track/cinnamon-rolls-2
2019-06-2738 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!4: Irish GrimaceThis week, Phil and John read more listener feedback, talk old TV commercials, the latest Avengers movie, and rum cocktails (some of which are consumed on the show).
The song: “The Weepin’ Demon”
2019-06-2736 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!5: Mexican ArcadeOn this episode: Phil and John discuss beers, take a deep dive into the video arcades of early-1980s Rapid City, talk about their former pets, classic cartoons, early voting experiences, celebrity deaths, and sody pops that are no longer with us.
The song: “Token Wars”
2019-06-2740 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!6: I Was Going To Be A Pastor Or WhateverOn this episode, Phil and John talk about soda…or is it pop?
The dudes also discuss favored arcade video games of the ancient past, their childhood visits to the famous Casa Bonita restaurant, pinball machine “technique”, the closing of Phil’s favorite pub, prog rock, and Phil’s brief career with the Lutheran Church.
The song: “Orange Drink, Grape Kool-Aid”
2019-06-2738 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!7: I Have A Problem With G'sPhil and John continue to discuss Church...and somehow Orange Drink comes back up.
They also talk about grilling and other foods. Short episode!
The song: "Mr. Green Jeans Got the Blues"
2019-06-2724 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!8: Graduation PresidentPhil and John discuss: microphones (again?), vintage (for us) guitars, Summer road construction in Minnesota, taxes, Quinine, Western Nebraska, and the 50th Anniversary of the movie 2001.
The song: "Fuzzy news"
2019-06-2744 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!9: Generation Chicken StripsOn this episode, the Narrator is in refuge in Sri Lanka.
John and Phil talk about old movies, "craft distilleries", a far reaching discussion about the great difficulties in choosing a meal, "Them Kids Today", and Social Media.
Getting a good sear on a steak and John’s condiment “problem”.
Nostalgia Soda.
John’s use of foul language and Phil/John’s parents’ use of profanity (or not).
John talks about what it was like to have his Dad as a teacher....2019-06-2745 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!10: Grew Up Near A CrickOn today's episode (part 1 of 2), Phil and John welcome special guest, Shawn Cassity!
Shawn's voluminous backstory is told.
The passing of Harlan Ellison.
"John's not a beer guy", and pizza burgers.
The song: "Shawn 4.0”
2019-06-2732 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!11: Cooking Up Some YuckPart 2 of our Shawn-Spectacular!
More time than you'd think is devoted to a discussion of Taco John's.
Shawn's Mom's foray into politics (complete with the song!).
Shawn's sports career, and our collective movie-going experiences.
The song: “Ellen Bishop For House of Representatives”
2019-06-2746 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!12: The Bulldog Family of DrinksJohn and Phil have another beverage and talk about their first cars.
Shakey's pizza vs. Happy Joe's
Traffic between Minneapolis and St. Paul is NOT discussed.
The song: "Shakey's Bunch of Lunch"
2019-06-271h 09Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!13: I Like Ninjas On My PizzaRob K joins us for an epic episode!
Rob introduces his background with John and Phil.
People who mistakenly email us.
Phil was once interviewed by the FBI about Rob.
Fatherhood
Gizzards and other pickled meats.
The French Foreign Legion
Rob’s son is interviewed about literature.
The song: "Scotch Buy Beer"
2019-06-271h 25Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!14: Some of Them Are Mercifully ShortPhil and John have a very free-flowing discussion and talk about recent life changes, opinions on work spaces, more "becoming your parents" moments, more listener feedback, John talks in some detail about whiskey.
Phil has tried some new cocktails.
More "Old Days" talk.
The song: "Still Leanin'"
2019-06-261h 03Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!15: Honkin' Fennel SeedPhil and John recap their respective Thanksgiving holidays including turkey preparation.
John feels the need to once again talk about whiskey (shocker!) and samples one of the new Game of Thrones Scotches.
A listener question regarding pizza becomes a major topic.
Phil, while suffering from a cold, has time to watch two movies: The Other Side of the Wind and the documentary about its making: They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
John recommends "Ralph Breaks The Internet"
The song: "Christmas...2019-06-261h 07Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!16: Stanley Kubrick's Pool BoyFood is consumed on the show but the drinking continues unabated.
Phil talks about his Master of Ceremonies role at his work holiday parties.
John recalls his astonishment at the days-of-the-week floor mats in the elevators on cruise ships.
The Scotch that John was talking about: Bunnahabhain 12 Year
Phil and John explore Christmases past and present.
The Knowles family sounds a lot cooler than it is due to there being a large book with John's name on it.
Self-driving cars.
...2019-06-261h 09Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!17: I Thought This Was Going to Go DifferentlyOn this booze-soaked episode, John makes a cocktail on the show while Phil provides a commentary.
John talks about one of his Christmas presents, a rare bottle of Blanton’s bourbon.
More listener comments and potential future guests are discussed.
John talks about how he still rents movies on plastic discs through the mail.
The subculture of Rapid City cruising is "fondly" remembered.
The world of cartoon voices.
Summer Jobs: Phil remembers his tenure as an overni...2019-06-261h 03Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!18: He Was a Drum MajorOn today’s episode , we have a talk with our old friend Eric.
Eric tells John and Phil all about Kombucha.
Tales of high school are told at some length (don’t get too excited), or (edited to protect the innocent), including the infamous 1987 Jazz Band Revolt.
Eric, John, and Phil share their experiences camping in the Black Hills with booze and smoldering shoes.
All three of us actually watched and reviewed the 1974 film, “Zardoz”...you asked for it!
The song: “The...2019-06-261h 16Time to Lean...And Here's A Song!19: Right Out of the GreaseTwo old guys talk about Old Man Winter and Phil’s lack of a “crank thing” on his snowblower, nicknamed “Old Rusty”
John samples a new whiskey: Balcone’s Single Malt Texas Whisky
John’s recent trip to Texas is discussed in some detail. As you might expect, much of the detail is about food and beverages.
The highlights: Balcone’s: https://balconesdistilling.com/spirit/texas-single-malt-whisky/
Hard Eight BBQ: https://hardeightbbq.com
Papas Bros. https://pappasbros.com/home/
Waffle House: ...2019-06-2652 minTime to Lean...And Here's A Song!20: Jango UnchainedSpecial guest, Matt Pedersen joins us for a ... lively discussion.
Phil and Matt remember their overlapping time at SD State University and their choral shenanigans. John sadly forgets a piece of South Dakota history.
John ponders whether the old “Executive Hare” luxury bus was the same as the double decker bus Phil (and Matt?) traveled in on their choir tour.
Phil starts the show already drinking and begins to forget Matt’s name.
Speaking of buses, John and Phil recall the disaster spoof movie, “The...2019-06-261h 21