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Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVTrophy Wife Laughs & Kissing PSAsSorry it’s been a while but the Heibels are back on their bullshit again and drinking some seltzers for this Seltzer Day Extravaganza. They may have found the Holy Grail of Seltzers? Maybe. In this episode the Heibels are on a Tangential roll with all kinds of ridiculous commentary on M Night Shyamalan, Seymore Butts, ABV (America Butt Values), and gas station names. Mel turns into a trophy wife and then a seagull again before trying out to be a lesbian thirst trap TikTokker. Jon starts to taste colors, or is he just stoned? Who actually knows?? There’s lots...2021-12-0452 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVSkunky Brewster & Two Thumbs SidewayAnd then there were two…Join the Heibels as they don’t really know what to do with themselves minus a guest host or two. Will it be a snoozefest or will they somehow remember their old ways of drinking and thinking? Will there be new stripper names? Will they talk about music the entire episode? What kinds of beers will they want home brewers to invent? What kind of problematic TV families will they talk about? Will Jon’s toothpaste mouth ruin all of their fun? Will Man-mosas, meggings, and Lexico be a thing in the future? Will Jon be ple...2021-11-1259 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVHungry Lazy Hippos & Salted Mud Butt (X-rated Fall Adjacent Episode)Hey there y’all! It’s been a minute since you heard from the Heibels but get ready for yet another fever dream of EPIC proportions because they have not one, but TWO special guests! Duo Wield (Natalie) and The Melaniac (Melainia) are joining the gang for one of the most provocative and bonkers bananas episodes yet. Hold on to your pearls, babies, and shitty light beers because here comes some pumpkin and fall adjacent goodness! You’ll hear words like “robust”, “aromatics”, “silky mouthfeel”, and “beautiful palette cleanser” being used FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THIS PODCAST! Get ready for a lot of giggling...2021-10-301h 12Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVWhipped Cream High Horse & Literal OnlyFANSOnce again it’s Hard Seltzer Day! Only this time the Try Trio is going to TEXAS for some Shiner realness from our friends at Spoetzl Brewery. Do you hate learning something new everyday? Did you know that ABV actually stands for Above Average? Are you up to speed on the cool kids lingo? If you answered either yes or no to any of these questions you are in luck! The team takes a deep dive into some very interesting topics like ACTUAL cannibals, whipped cream high horses, breasts of fresh ass, and LITERAL OnlyFans. Some interesting questions are answered he...2021-10-0854 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVLesbian Seltzers & Maykla KampyIt’s that time of year where we break out our best Lumbersexual flannels and live our best Pumpkin Spice lives! Join the Booze Crew for their hot take on these cold seltzers and you just might learn a thing or two. For starters, Elvira is Queer!!! Beyonce normalized Buffalo Plaid accidentally inventing the Nature Cozy phenomenon. Little John Kuster fancies himself as Cottage Core? Does Lana del Ray’s music really make you feel sexy? Should Taylor Swift and Luna Shadows team up to make their side project Swift Shadows? Do fall flavors belong in seltzers or should they just...2021-10-011h 04Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVBon Viv Iver & ICP RootbeerWelcome to our first ever ADHD Episode where Little John Kuster uses the excuse that he has ADHD as an excuse for everything!! But really, it is a real thing, and he shouldn’t be judged for it…but it doesn’t mean you won’t! Join the Tangential Downpour crew for an exploration into the wonderful world of Bon Viv Hard Seltzers! Mel explains just exactly where’s she’s been, what she’s been doing, AND what smells like Church Camp. It’s beginning to feel like Sweatah Weathah so, we suggest you buckle up and get on that BIG MABLE b...2021-09-2456 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVSamsung Galaxy Hops & SparkleponySo, you remember that one time when the Heibels kept threatening an IPA day? Well that day has FINALLY arrived! And they have a guest in the studio who refuses to talk into his microphone so the editor wants you to know in advance that she’s very sorry for what ever hot messiness you might hear in this episode. But never fear! The shenanigans are here! This episode is chocked full of mental health math, snakes, rock lobsters, and Tara Reid references not to mention it smells like John Mayer’s new album (which smells like trash). And as alwa...2021-09-0354 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVFlat Fanta & Stretchy Pants AgendaWhat is your favorite kind of dream, the work nightmare or the fever dream (or listening to your dog dream)? Never fear because this episode features BOTH! Prepare yourself to constantly question why you are listening to this because you are in for a treat! Get ready for another “wrong answers only” segment where Mel sings a song, but can’t remember who actually sings it, AND she is completely out of the loop with Jennifer Aniston celebrity gossip but will tell you the rules of kickball if you’re interested (no you are not). Mel reads an oddly sexual seltzer...2021-08-271h 02Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVToo Many Dicks & Namas-GoThey’re BAAAAAAAACK from their two week hiatus, and not a minute too soon either! Join the Heibel Sibs (and John Kuster in the background) as they get back into the studio to drink some Cayman Jack variety pack deliciousness. In this episode Jon tells us 2 Ghostbusters stories (maybe 3, but who’s actually counting?), they have a hard time remembering Bill Murray’s name (look! We did it!!), and a very special voice acting opportunity for Jon and his Batman voice! They also talk about how the Friends’ studio must have been freezing, something about the tip tops of their nip nops...2021-08-1359 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABV4 Spoon Beer & 2 Boring StoriesSo, remember that one time when Mel wouldn’t shut up about the Specific Northwest? Yeah…still happening. But at least this time there is at least ONE beer from the area that the Heibels get to try! In this episode the duo takes a deep dive into cream ales…and one blonde ale. It’s a bit of a hodge podge, but they are here for it as they answer the very important questions like…can cars get the zoomies? What’s everyone’s favorite sound? Can sneezes be percussive? Is it always better on tap? (Yes it is always better...2021-07-2347 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVLousy with Bigfeet & Barthelona (Firth of Julur)It was the Firth of Julur and Mel was out of town in the Specific Northwest and left her brother alone to sigh into his mic but she didn’t show him how to use ANY of her equipment so…they had to take a quick break, but never fear! This week’s episode is jam-packed full of CIDERS!!! YES!! It’s another Ciderday! And this time they take a trip via the Macadoodle’s refrigerated section to the Eastcide(r) of Austin, TX! Join these weirdos as they discuss Mel’s “interesting” trip, how boomers be boomin’, Miasma, and how most movies ma...2021-07-1652 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVRPF (Resting Peach Face) & Truth or Truth?It’s Ciders vs. Seltzers day and the Heibels have a very special in-studio guest star making his debut as a podcast guest host! Welcome John Kuster to the program! This isn’t your typical episode…it’s a fight to the death for Ciders vs. Seltzers…who will WIN??? The world may never know unless you continue to listen to this fever dream they call a podcast. Find out which cider looks like prune juice and maybe tastes like Fruitopia. Which host is a Paris Hilton Hipster (we’ll give you a hint…it’s not Jon) and what’s this about no Ma...2021-07-0250 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVVajazzle my Bazzle & FukkenbaakIt’s Jon’s Birthday episode part 2 and in honor of this joyous occasion the Heibels dish us a fresh plate of Clinical Depression and Post Potatoes! Well, maybe not THAT but possibly Joe Exotic Fruit, Bagel Bites, White Claw Twisted TEA, and Snapple Papple IPA! Ok…maybe not any of that either…but for real Jon may or may not have caused a rift in the space-time continuum and the duo may have gone into another dimension, but literally just for like a minute. So, take your D and wash it down with some basic beer or you just might ge...2021-06-1754 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVJon's Birthday Bonus EpisodeIt’s Jon’s Birthday!!!! And you get a whole 5 minutes of bonus content!!! Definitely wish him a happy birthday on our social media or really give him a present by emailing him at tangentialdownpourpodcast@gmail.com if you feel like spreading the love!
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https...2021-06-1305 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVMonochromatic Rainbow & Sh!t Bird!It’s finally PRIDE month and to commemorate the occasion the Heibels are going gay for the Hard Seltzers from 4 Hands Brewing and Mel is wearing her Death Metal Pride shirt!! And a special bonus can of Cayman (Or Gay-Man) Jack Margarita! You cannot have Pride without hard seltzers and a good (or even just a meh) Marg! This episode features going garage sale-ing (or sailing), Adventures at Sam’s, buying everything in MEGAbulk, making up different flavors of White Claw. They read all kinds of completely unhelpful reviews of hard seltzers, stalk an Untapped user, and discuss Thyme Daly (yes...2021-06-0950 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVMammorial Day & Biscuity Crackers Bop Bop BopAre you ready for the TEA??? The Heibels have the tea, Corgis and Queens on roller skates, the Sway-zon creamed corn, AND quite possibly the only beer that accidentally tastes like pickle juice! There also might be some Jurassic Park quotes, talks about the Power Puff Girls, the names of the Red Lesbians, and ghost cats. And in the spirit of Pride month coming up just around the corner (like literally the next day), we would LOVE to try a beer and CBD cocktails inspired by some of Jon’s favorite drag queens, but that is not what they try th...2021-05-3147 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVOne Word Reviews & James Cameron FBI ListIt is GEMINI SEASON!!! Not only is it Gemini Season, but it’s also PRIDE month coming up and the Heibels are here for it! It’s not surprising that Pride Month and Gemini Season overlap, but it does make for a little bit of EXTRA-ness (or a little bit Alexis). Join the duo as they drink these “meh” seltzers and talk about the pressing issues such as the Golden Girls/Queer Culture phenomenon, Viagra murder diaries, next LEVEL basic bitch (aka The Mel-garita), and the “Jon” Collins. And y’all…they got their first emails!!! One just happens to be spam…but it S...2021-05-2646 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVBanana Riffs & Meat Gazing (The Squeaky Chair Episode)After a one-week hiatus, the Heibels are back at it and just in time, too! Mel was not sure if she could take another Saturday Night of watching sad movies by herself. In this episode, the duo try a very elusive hard seltzer brand that has ZERO information, but what the brewing company lacks in info it makes up for in flavor! And since this mysterious seltzer maker only has three flavors, there is a fourth can added to the mix…what is it? It’s none other than Maplewood Brewing’s Son of Juice. This episode is heavy on the me...2021-05-1759 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVSegoo Rune & 400 Carb KetoRemember last episode when Jon was suffering from his self-diagnosed Consumption? Pepperidge Farm remembers. But really, please disregard all of Jon’s weird noises throughout this episode. On a brighter note, this episode is all about the fruited ales of your possible future! The Heibels take a stroll in the produce section with these flavors and they are definitely surprised with how delicious they all are…except for Mel. She is still having some technical difficulties with her olfactory business much to her chagrin, but this doesn’t stop her from singing about everything (sorry about your ears). And if you’re...2021-05-0354 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVCovfefe & Cognizant DissonanceHey!!! So…do you like Breakfast? If so, the Heibels have something for you to try! Maybe even 4 somethings to try! In this episode they take a deep dive into the world of breakfast beers! Well…maybe not all of them would necessarily “breakfast beers” per se, but they are breakfast adjacent. Additionally, in this episode Jon self-diagnoses himself with “consumption”, his visions for new soap “flavors”, and the hardships of eating. Mel professes her love for Fruity Pebbles cereal and has a “magical moment” that might also feature unicorn emojis. And ATTENTION…ATTENTION…The Heibels are preaching the good news of Podchaser, the w...2021-04-2657 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVOn Location @ DogMaster Distillery (Wine Syrup & "Pits of Hell" Shelf)Are you ready for an actual no-nonsense episode where you might learn something for once in the short history of this show? The Heibels go on location to DogMaster Distillery and take Distillery 101 with Lisa Driskel Hawxby (Founding Partner, Owner, DogMistress, and Keeper of the “Booze Closet”). Together, they try every fine spirit (not ghosts, though…sorry) that DogMaster distils as Lisa describes the flavor profile (see, that’s fancy!) for each. The Heibels are still the Heibels with the sass and tangents, though, so don’t worry about that. Jon still can’t pronounce the word Gose, Mel talks about Congre...2021-04-1940 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVA Gose With Benefits & Hello FRENCH!Do you want to take a walk down Gose Lane with the Heibels? No? Well, too bad because that’s where they’re taking you. Or perhaps you’d prefer to ride the world’s longest stripper pole all the way down to Hell with Lil Nas X? Either way, this episode has lots of sass, gas, and possibly ass? Well, no ass, but definitely Zombie fighting skills, sick stick lighter tricks, and best of all…radioactive Florida sludge. And exactly how do you say the word apricot? Is it A-pricot or APP-ricot? What exactly is a “back yard situation?” Would you try...2021-04-141h 05Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVDrunk LIstener Stories 1 - Beautiful Babies & The GoatyardRemember that one time when the Heibels kept promising you a drunk stories listeners episode? Well, it’s finally here! Mel and Jon start out telling their very own drunk stories and finish off by telling a couple of listener stories. Which Heibel rolled to the bathroom and which one jumped over their drumset in the middle of a live show? You’ll just have to listen to find out! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to send in your very own drunk stories by the end. So please, for the love of Saint Pete Jehovah…SEND US YOUR DRUN...2021-04-0745 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVPlastic Cheese & Hot Soup Air (Red Lesbians part III)Get ready for the I-70 games…of BEERS. Yes, we go from Saint Louis to Kansas City on our Pilsner Tour through Missouri. Exciting? Not really, but we do find a pilsner we both enjoy (mostly) and Jon realizes he’s not a fan of “just beer.” We visit 4 Hands (STL), Bur Oak (CoMO), Broadway Brewery (CoMO), and KC Bier Co (KCMO) on this tour de MO. Jon gets schooled on workspace incubators (no chickens involved) and Mel is schooled on the letter Q…and they were both schooled (and scarred) by their 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Garcia. Jon gives us his opi...2021-03-291h 00Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVCan ASMR & SlapChat (Cider-Day!)CiderDAY has finally arrived!!! And the Heibels are at it again and this time they are sticking with Original Sin Ciders. From Haunted Honeymoon references to Power Rangers aesthetic and everything in between, you are going on the bumpiest of bumpy rides in this episode so you better buckle up. Jon tries to force a joke and may accidentally give us a pun, and Mel dubs herself “Funcle Mel” and talks about the best Mara. There may be an interruption from the barking dog (and the non-barking dog) and possibly an honorable mention of Apple products and Hello Fresh? You neve...2021-03-221h 09Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVMurder Mittens & Purse First (Caturday Edition)Are you ready for a Caturday Adventure? No? Well, that’s too bad because today’s episode is all things CATS! That’s right. Cats. C. A. T. S. You don’t like cats? Allergic? Just don’t like the way they look at you? Well, this may not be the episode for you. If you DO like cats, you’re in for a treat. All the beers have a cat theme, or at least a cat on the can. AND Jon brough his sweet little baby kitty, Basil, to be a guest host! Join the hosts on their walk down Caturda...2021-03-151h 11Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVInvention Intention & The REAL Housewives of Skinwalker RanchWelcome to the “what’s in the beer fridge today” Episode, AKA Hodge Podge Episode, AKA Invention Intention & The REAL Housewives of Skinwalker Ranch! What does any of that have to do with beer? You will most certainly find out if you decide to listen to this entire episode. Mel & Jon go on the tangents of all tangents: Malarky, getting interrupted by a loud-ass helicopter, how much they love an informative can (and a polite can), and they explore olfactory illusions. And you will be mightily surprised by the beer they choose as the winner of the episode. All of this a...2021-03-081h 05
SideShow With Mel & ShanaRumble Stripping & Rural Highway Driveways (Who Run The World?)If you’re not tired of Mel and Shana talking about their trips to Florida, then you are in luck! This episode is all about their latest trip to Destin to visit Mel’s Mom and Step-dad. Join them as they talk about their near-death experiences on the highway driving in the ice and snow on their way down, finding a hidden gem of a coffee shop, and how they praise the good news of having midlife crisis tires on their “Poop Coupe”. They also touch on subjects such as sex showers, charcuterie boards, bourbon, rural highways, succubae, and how dolphins...2021-03-0639 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVOn Location @ Pressed Cocktail Competition (Clip Clop Magoo & 5 Second Fiancé)Welcome to the first EVER on location recording session for Tangential Downpour! Join the Heibels at the Pressed CoMO first Annual Cocktail Competition. The sound quality is a wreck, the drinks are abundant, and the tangents have gone rogue. There are a lot of people talking, cheering, and carrying on in the background so if this is not your jam, feel free to skip this one…but you will certainly miss out on ALL of the fun. Not only do Mel and Jon tell you their opinions of the drinks being made for the competition, but they answer the hard qu...2021-03-041h 17Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVBreakfast Salads & Damp Cellar NotesSorry about the hiatus, but Mel went on vacation (the NERVE!!) and to make up for it, she brought back a few local brews that the duo can’t wait to try. The first of four brews is from the Tampa, Florida brewery 81Bay Brew Co and is the Slo Reel Irish Red Ale. The Second is a Destin Brewery seasonal Breakfast Beer. The third is from Jacksonville’s Intuition Ale Works Daybreak Gose. And the final beer is Darwin Brewing Company’s Circa 1926 Tangerine Wheat Ale. Find out what these siblings are talking about as they sip these fine potent...2021-03-011h 10SideShow With Mel & ShanaShana's Coyote Rescue Service & Crab Island WeddingIt’s that time of year again where our hosts go to Florida…again. Why Florida? Again? Because it’s close enough to drive to from Missouri, that’s why! But also to get away from the hellacious bitter cold, eat some fresh seafood, but most of all…listen to podcasts on the 12 hour drive down to Destin! Not only are they talking about their impending trip, but Shana discusses an embarrassing moment (and possible new endevor) and Mel talks about the true meaning of Christmas! They also talk about their last trip to Destin and why you don’t just go “car...2021-02-1934 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVLife-Changing Palomas & The Randy Newman SipAre you ready for a wild ride down the Pick n’Mix section of your local grocery store’s liquor section? If not, you better get strapped in. Today just might be a life-changing event of significant magnitude just like what happened to our Co-host Jon. Prepare yourself to hear sounds you never thought you would hear come out of his mouth. The duo touch on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month being the shortest month, can tonsils actually grow back, and Gef the Talking Mongoose (VANISH!!). And we here at Tangential Downpour want to wish a VE...2021-02-151h 10Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVYoga Ball Farts & Glee PissersIt’s February. In Missouri. And Mel & Jon are here to tell you all about how much they LOVE it here! Not really, but they do invite a special guest on the show to help them decide if a certain cider is semi-sweet or just plain regular sweet, how to make mediocre things taste better, and how exactly to sing Lana Del Ray’s Video Games. Join this ragtag group of non-experts (and one semi-expert) as they check out the Blackberry Cider from Crown Valley Brewing (St. Genevieve, MO), Batch 300 IPA from Broadway Brewery (Columbia, MO), Bel Air Sour from Broo...2021-02-081h 14SideShow With Mel & ShanaRed Shirts & Lesbian KissesIf you like what you hear and have stories to tell us or just want to make a suggestion for our next episode, email us at:
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Visit our Facebook page at: Hey there! Are you obsessed with a TV show that you just can’t get enough of? Do you ever wonder where your obsession for TV comes from? Mel and Shana talk about where their TV obsessions come from in this episode. Starting at a very young age, these two have been watching the old boob tube since exiting the womb. What’s YOUR favorite show from...2021-02-0546 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVCherry Urinal Cakes, Dust Carbs, & A Rant About CovidThey’re BAAAAAACK after Mel’s Covid hiatus. Has it really been almost an entire month since their last episode? So much has happened…it’s been FIVEever. Mel had lost her taste and smell…then got it back…then lost it again…and now it’s back again, but for how long? Who knows?? Mel is also back on the Keto wagon so this week the duo is going to SeltzerVille and trying Quirk Hard Seltzer by Boulevard Brewing Co in KC, MO and a fourth from Four Hands in STL, MO making this the I-70 Games of Seltzers. It’s been so lon...2021-02-0155 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaCovid Quarantine: Mandalorian Spoliers & The Lost RemoteOur hosts had to take a quick Covid break due to...well...having Covid! Welcome to 2021, I guess? So far our hosts are not impressed. Have you ever had Covid? NO? Well, Let Mel and Shana tell you about how their recovery is going. They talk about the shows they’ve binged, how losing their senses of taste and smell is THE LITERAL WORST, and how “Covid Brain” is a real thing. So sorry about Sammi…she’s going sitr-crazy and is acting out.
If you like what you hear and have stories to tell us or just want to make a sug...2021-01-2132 minSideShow With Mel & Shana2020: The WORST Dryer & The Sappiest Love StoryHappy New Year!!! Sorry this episode is so late but our hosts have been crazy busy with life and work. Join Mel and Shana as they talk about at least 10 things that made this dumpster fire of a past year slightly tolerable. From being home more to getting drunk at work, this year hasn’t been too terrible, considering the pandemic and a whole slew of other horrific things that have happened. And feel free to fast forward past the last 10 minutes of the sappiest love story of ever…unless you enjoy the taste of vomit. It’s your mouth.
If you...2021-01-0453 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVArtisanal Yarn Koozies & Appropriate Burp WordsHappy New Year!!! It’s finally 2021 and in the tradition of the new year the Heibels are going HEALTHY!? How so, you may ask? With Hard Seltzers from Press (and a surprise for Jon at the end). This variety pack includes Lime Lemongrass, Blackberry Hibiscus, Pomegranate Ginger, and Grapefruit Cardamom. One of these tastes just like Clearly Canadian! (Bet you can’t guess which one?) This seltzer is not your typical Robitussin mixed with soda water! So, if you are not already intrigued by these seltzers, Jon reveals a second stripper name, the duo both reveal the Drag Name of this...2021-01-0449 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVThe LaCroix of Ciders & Bathroom Fires (Return of Chris P. Apple)It’s almost the end of this dumpster fire of a year so it’s Cider-Day again (the Return of Chris P. Apple). This time, the Heibels check out 4 different ciders from 4 different cider companies. Pear Apple Cider from Stem Ciders, Hopped Cider from Incline Cider Company, Mango Rasperry Cider from Rekorderlig, and Cidre from Stella Artois. Which one will be their favorite? What does Jon get from Mel for Christmas? What does Slayer and Tori Amos have in common? Just who is Mary Chrysler? Did Jon miss his calling as a movie announcer? Can you trick yourself into exercising sans...2020-12-2957 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaXmasYule Part 4 - Virgo Messes & Bad Moms ChristmasIt’s finally here!! Christmas is upon us and do Mel and Shana have a treat for you! Join them as they talk about making Quarantinis, awaiting their Covid test results, and oh the things they find in their son’s bedroom. Join them as they tell you about what goes in a Gin-cline Sunrise and where they would rather be than spending this Christmas in Missouri. This has surely been a dumpster fire of a year so why not tally up the negatives and positives of the year? They tell you about the worst gifts they (and others) have gott...2020-12-251h 02Tangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVWeird Guesses & Eat My GD A$$hole, JudyChristmas Time Is HERE!!! And the Heibels are ready to explore some IPAs of the Holiday variety. Well, two of them are specific to the season and the third one is just one Mel wanted to try because…why the hell not? Join them once again as they peruse the Pick & Mix 6 pack aisle in search of Holiday brews. The selections today are Elysian’s Contact Haze, Sierra Nevada’s Celebration IPA, and last but not least, Goose Island’s Christmas IPA. As our hosts taste these selections, Jon talks about his driving, merch ideas, his new possible new catchphrase, and his...2020-12-2146 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaXmasYule Part 3 - An 1894 Power Tool Grievance & The Worst Place to Hide a BodyGrab some hot chocolate and maybe some whiskey, because you’re in for an exciting ride on the Christmas Murder Train Express as Mel and Shana take a shallow dive into the wonderful world of horrible tragedies that have happened on or around Christmas. What drives a man to kill his neighbor on Christmas? Was it over money or an 1894 power tool? And who remembers the old tradition of bragging about your sexual prowess on Christmas to your buddies? Anyone? No? Or how about a Christmas Slay Ride? What is the one thing that Mel daydreams about while Shana is te...2020-12-1833 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVTwisted Metal & Tinnitus TunesJoin the Heibels once again for a walk down the beer aisle as they speak nonsense and come up with their own unit of deliciousness scale whilst trying out the Shiner Texas Cold Front Pack from Spoetzel Brewery. They also try an incredibly special brew from the same brewery that seems to be Mel’s favorite, possibly of all time, Shiner Holiday Cheer. Considering the Holiday Season, the sibs touch on such subjects as mental health, Shana’s Salted Caramel Sauce (again), the difference between assumptions and presumptions, and how there is a severe lack of people outside due to the...2020-12-141h 00SideShow With Mel & ShanaXmasYule Part 2 - Krampus Claus & Oregon Trail ChristmasAre you ready for Creepy Christmas? Christmas hasn’t always been this holly and jolly. What’s the deal with that stupid Elf on the effing shelf? WHY do we have designated Christmas clothes? Why did we ever start putting old stinky socks up on our mantles in hopes that we’d get a PlayStation 5 shoved inside of it sometime next year? We answer all of these pressing questions AND MORE!! Like, where does the most racist Christmas tradition take place? (You’ll literally never guess) What does Christmas and the Oregon Trail have in common?? Is there a cute little k...2020-12-1137 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVMidwestern Death Glares & The Epitome of Scorpio SaladsGet ready for serious (and not so serious) talks about depression, the nicest neighbors, and Black Friday rants. Do the power of candles compel you like they do Mel? Do you give zero shits about sportsball? How would Randy Newman say “peanut butter squares?” We answer all of these very riveting questions and more while we enjoy the delicious Cookie Tin Pack by O’Fallon Brewery. Pick yourself up a pack, and enjoy them with us, or just eat some cookies because tis the season!
If you like what you hear and have stories to tell us, want to make a sugg...2020-12-0756 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaXmasYule Part 1 - WildCards Against Humanity & Farenheit SubscribersOMG Thanksgiving is FINALLY over…But what’s next? Christmas? Yule? The END of 2020? In this episode Mel & Shana recap Thanksgiving with the family, which may or may not include playing Cards Against Humanity, Black Friday shopping, and maybe some art? Mel goes on and on about how much she hates the cold weather and then somehow becomes a pirate. They answer very pressing questions like does Will Smith really need to eat that bad? How much is too much Christmas Décor? What is 17F in Celsius? Just how far is the generational gap between Shana and Mel anyway?
If yo...2020-12-0335 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVChris P. Apple vs. SharknadoGet your snicky-snacks ready because you are in for an Orchard Exploration with Angry Orchard’s Hard Cider Orchard Explorer Pack! Whether you are sending a telegraph or a fax, you will need something salty to not only go along with the sweets but also with the sass. In this episode many questions are asked, but none actually answered unless you count the Google mid episode to jog our memories of who was actually in the Sharknado movies? But beware of the black dogs of death…is it just a cute puppy across the street or an actual Hell Hound? You’...2020-11-3050 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaWeird Thanksgiving Part 4 - Ope! PANDEMIC! Hallowthanksmas EditionHappy Hallowthanksmas! This episode we talk about how that is an actual thing and how we have all unknowingly fallen victim to its capitalistic ways. But really, what else are we supposed to do during a pandemic but buy stuff and put up our Christmas décor the second Halloween is over? We also have some $5.00 words (OK just one) and lament about having cat hair everywhere. Just bear with us, this is a short episode. We promise there will be more to come shortly…
If you like what you hear and have stories to tell us or just want to...2020-11-2713 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVHalloween (In EL-Laaaay) & Lesbi-iconsHold on to your Mango Carts because you’re in for a wild ride on this Halloween (previously recorded 10/31/20) through 80’s Independent Woman movies, GI Joe PSAs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and how the gays LOVE ookie-spookie. Mel and Jon go from crystal urine to Crystal Pepsi in the blink of an eye-geist and touch on Red Lesbian Theory while trying some new (to them) brews from Golden Road Brewing, Incline Cider Company, AND Samuel Adams.
If you like what you hear and have stories to tell us, want to make a suggestion for our next episode, or just want to s...2020-11-2357 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaWeird Thanksgiving (Holidays Part 3) - Pizza Gravy & F#@ked Up Picasso PaintingIn this very special Thanksgiving episode, Mel & Shana discuss 14 Hilariously Terrible Thanksgiving Recipes that NO ONE has been dying to try. Shana is candid with her feels about cranberries and Mel discloses her feels about pizza and what should, and specifically should NOT go on a pizza. The duo answer the pressing questions like: Can something be dull and vibrant at the same time? Is Jell-o that vintage answer we’ve been looking for? Do Mel & Shana need to help Spam out? And remember, when it comes to your Powerade turkey, presentation is everything so don’t forget the “decorations.”
If you l...2020-11-2041 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVThe REAL Sister Christian & The Funk of 40,000 Years (Return of Jamie Lee Curtis)In this episode, Mel & Jon try one hard cider from Incline Cider Company, two hard seltzers by Core of Arkansas, and one Gin Bougie premixed canned cocktail. Hilarity ensues as they make fun of Mel’s Teacup Yorkie, Bitch about a Vampire Bartender, and at some point, Jon channels the spirit of David Lee Roth (RIP, wait…no, he’s still alive). Both siblings reveal their feels about White Claw and Jon also reveals his feelings about artificial sweeteners. There is also a guest appearance by the Jamie Lee Curtis Look-Alike.
If you like what you hear and have stories to tel...2020-11-161h 03SideShow With Mel & ShanaWeird Thanksgiving (Holidays Part 2) - Third Favorite Gas Station & Brief But Boring History of HoosiersIn this episode Mel & Shana lighten the mood by reading an article listing weird Thanksgiving traditions which may or may not include some very interesting turkey sports, odd costumes, and even some international traditions. Mel & Shana might even divulge their weird Thanksgiving traditions!
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https://www.facebook...2020-11-101h 07SideShow With Mel & ShanaHolidays Are a Weird Rash Part 1 - How To Cope With "Pat" & Sharing Family Secrets (AKA Gossip)In this episode Mel and Shana are sad about how Halloween is over and how they can't just keep telling spooky stories (unless they make this a permanent supernatural podcast - maybe a side podcast in the future?), how Covid has altered their Holiday plans, and basically turn this episode into one giant group therapy session complete with divulging family secrets and how to celebrate Christmas in an AirBnB.
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Visit our...2020-11-0642 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVRed Lesbians & Jamie Lee CurtisIn this episode while Mel & Jon explore the O'Fallon Brewing Pumpkin Pack AND a low-key low-carb IPA from Dogfish Head, they ponder the bigger questions everyone is wanting to know. Can Chads have beards? What the hell is mouthfeel?? What celebrity look-a-likes are coming around the corner? And much much more.2020-11-011h 07SideShow With Mel & ShanaBonus Bonus Spooktober Episode: Mary & The OverallsHappy Halloween!!!! In this Bonus Bonus Spooktober Episode, Mel is graced with the presence of her good friend Anna (from Spooktober Part 3 Rules of herbal supplements) who takes over for Shana while she is at work and brings in a couple of stories from beyond the veil. In this episode, we answer (or ask) very poignant questions like do we get messages from our loved ones from beyond the grave? Will 2020 ever end, or will 2021 be just like Groundhog's Day? Who is the man in the overalls? Why does Mel wear running shoes while podcasting?
If you like what you...2020-10-3132 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaSpooktober Part 5: Shadow Hat Man/DudeBro, Harry's Chair, & Shakin' His SpeareIn this final Spooktober Episode (or is it?), Mel & Shana have some very special guest recorded submissions. What's up with the Shadow Hat Man? Who is this DudeBro Ghost (and is his name Zak)? What's up with people using a chair for a dresser (lord knows we are all guilty of that)? And what happens in the Shakespeare Section of a higher learning institution library? Can we call a psychic medium as a form of once and for all roach control? The answers to some of these questions lie in this episode!
If you like what you hear and have...2020-10-3052 minTangential Downpour: TMI In Your ABVRover Sex Den & The Hot Dog ManIn this pilot episode of Tangential Downpour, sassy siblings Mel and Jon try a Hi-Ball Energy Drink and a low-key low carb beer from the makers of Blue Moon called LightSky. They touch on several subjects such as where they fall on the Myers Briggs Personality Scale, their disdain for Randy Newman, gay gamers, and that time Jon lived in New York. Please bear with them as they find their way throughout their tangents. They promise the next episode will be better.2020-10-241h 07SideShow With Mel & ShanaSpooktober Part 4: Gold, Silver, Jim And Murder Cows & Garter Snakehead ManIn this episode we have a very special in-studio guest that tells us all about her paranormal experiences from a young age to present day AND also shares her real life true crime stories. This is also the episode where Mel admits she might be a "Karen". Then we have another listener story that is guaranteed to give you a bit of a chill up your spine but not before the commentary gives you a bit of a chuckle (or not).
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https://podcasts.apple.com...2020-10-231h 01SideShow With Mel & ShanaBonus Spooktober Stories: Ball in a Cup & It's Raining Keys (Super Mario Soaker Edition)In a bonus episode, Mel is joined by a special in-studio guest host that helps her read some spooky stories from listeners (and when we say "listeners", what we actually mean are Mel's friends who just happened to write in).
Mel goes from 0 to SASSS in .2 seconds with this guest as the drinks aren't the only things that have been chilled. We offer up a huge helping of comic relief to calm our case of the creeps! SPOILER ALERT! If you like more from this duo, there just might be another separate podcast featuring Mel and this special in-studio guest!!
...2020-10-1934 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaSpooktober Part 3: Apple Pie Laced With Arsenic & Rules of Herbal SupplementsJoin us this episode where we have our very first IN HOUSE guest AJ! She tells us about a few of her ghostly experiences as hilarity ensues with every story. Then we tell a story brought to us by Anna written much better than we actually tell it, but don't let that discourage you from listening. We banter back and forth about the happenings in her haunted warehouse.
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https...2020-10-171h 06SideShow With Mel & ShanaSpooktober Pt 2: A Salty Pentagram, A Drag Queen of Gettysburg, & a Pushy Old Cabin HagWelcome to our second Spooktober Episode!! This time featuring actual guests and not just members of our family. First, we talk with Amy and her creepy experience with a salty pentagram and just exactly how powerful intent can be. Then we hang out with Mason and his silent wife Karen...no, she does not talk to the manager, but we all get goosebumps when we hear about this extremely dramatic specter in all of his caped glory. And last but not least, we read a couple of stories from Chelsea who luckily did not have a horror movie ending to...2020-10-0947 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaTales of the Paranormal Part 1: Olde Tymey Body Room & Farting WoodJoin us for part one of our Spooktacular Spooktober mini-series. In this episode, Mel and Shana talk about their personal paranormal stories and if you listen very closely, you can hear Sammi chewing on her bone for added bone-chilling effect. Check us out on Facebook @ Sideshow with Mel & Shana or become a Patreon Donor by visiting
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=422038612020-10-0354 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaWhy We Drink (Ode to ATWWD & RBG) & Covid Kids TedTALKIn this episode, we really get into our beverages. We go from zero to drunk in less than 60 minutes! (Go US!) We lament about the goings on in the world today, some good, some bad, some just indifferent, but they all revolve around the boozes. So sit down, buckle up, you're in for a drunk ride. If you drink, grab one and take a listen. If you don't, you may want to skip this one because it will make you want to. Either way, enjoy a tasty beverage with or without the booze and get ready for a few rants...2020-09-2650 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaPensacola: Moist Hotel Rooms & Curse of the JellyfishWelcome to our 16th episode! Thanks for sticking with us this long! In this episode we dive deep, sort of, into the beaches of Pensacola and tell about the trials and tribulations of pretending to live in Florida for a long weekend. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sideshow-with-Mel-Shana-229240811837127 for photos and links to our honorable mentions and favorite places. If you would like to become a Patreon donor just go to our page at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=42203861 for access to exclusive content and access to our secret Facebook group!2020-09-191h 00SideShow With Mel & ShanaTravel Part 3 - Mississippi: Tales of a Janky Minivan & Creepy Shrimp EyesIn this short but sweet episode, we take a trip down memory lane in a janky minivan to Mississippi with the kids. We have a special appearance by our oldest child, Ari, who is 18 and answers our questions in the monosyllabic way possible. Teenagers...amirite? Anyway, please pardon Sammi's bone chomping. She pretty much does it throughout this entire episode, in case you were wondering "what is that freaking scraping in the background?" That's Sam being annoying. Thanks for listening!!2020-09-0429 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaTravel Pt. 2 - New Orleans (aka Boxes of Teeth & Dancing Wings)In this episode of Sideshow, Mel & Shana take you on an adventure to New Orleans where they taste the flavors, see the sights, and smell the smells of New Orleans. Buckle up! You're in for an adventure full of ghost tours, cemeteries, bloody marys, crazy bike rides, and maybe hear a saga about sad dessert memories.2020-08-281h 26SideShow With Mel & ShanaTravels to Tulum - We're Having Fun Goddammit (Kicking Sea Turtles Edition)In this episode we talk about how we traveled to Tulum, Mexico on a budget with a pre-teen and a teenager. It was awful. It was wonderful. We ran into some wildlife, weird energy, and police with machine guns. Luckily, we made it home alive and we lived to tell the tale. This is a long-ass podcast so be prepared for us to ramble on for about an hour, but to be honest it was all comedy gold so there wasn't much to edit out. Enjoy our trip to Tulum. It's almost like you were there with us! Stay tuned...2020-08-201h 05SideShow With Mel & ShanaA Very Keto Podcast Part 2Well, 5 months later, we finally have finished talking about this stupid diet that we've been doing since January. Finally. FFS. So anyway, we pick up where we left off and answer a lot of good questions like can you still drink alcohol? What is our favorite snack? What took us so long to release part 2? Fun Fact: We don't actually answer that last question!2020-08-1625 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaA Very Keto Podcast Part 1Mel and Shana (mostly Shana) talk about the science-y parts of the Ketogenic diet, what we make at home, and if you can eat out at restaurants (obviously not during a pandemic, but...). This is obviously part 1, so if you are waiting for the next episode, you're in luck! It will be posted shortly.2020-04-2828 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaRecap of the Last 10 Months: The Struggle is REALRecapping the 10 month lapse in making this podcast. Lots of ups and downs and turnarounds. Love, loss, and learning to floss (the dance, not your teeth...we already knew how to do that). So sit back, and listen to the last 10 months recapped in 30 minutes. You'll be surprised how legitimately boring we are.2020-03-2929 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaOuttakes TeaserJust a stupid bunch of outtakes from previous episodes. We thought they were funny. They may or may not be. These are not for kids so beware there might be some explaining to do...2020-03-2901 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaFinding Narnia Part 2This is part 2 of trying to find a new place to live that suits our needs, wants, desires, and pets whilst still staying within our budget. We go on and on about how much we love our new place even though we haven't even moved yet.2019-06-1021 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaFinding NarniaIn this episode, Mel and Shana gripe about trying to find the perfect place to move that has all the needs of their family. Behold the hilarity as they bicker, laugh, and straight up yell about all the things they need/want in their next place to live.2019-05-1922 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaOK Stupid Part 3: The StupidingThis is the final episode (probably) about being on the dating website OK Cupid.2019-04-2624 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaOKStupid Part 2In this episode Shana talks about all the ridiculous guys who have messaged her on OKCupid, meanwhile Mel gets no love. They also ramble on about online dating and what people used to do in the good old days.2019-04-1528 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaOKStupid Part 1Shana and Mel explore the hilariousness that is online dating by making profiles on OKCupid. Shana gets messages from several guys right away. They are hoping to get catfished.2019-04-1425 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaOn Location in Pomme de Terre with RuthIn this episode, Mel and Shana are hanging out with Shana's mom, Ruth. They are a little inebriated (shocked face), and tell the story of going day drunk antiquing in tiny towns surrounding the area of Pittsburg, Missouri. WARNING: There might be cussing, clanking of wine glasses, and hysterical laughing that might be a shock to your ears...2019-04-0328 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaBeerfest 2019Mel and Shana talk about going to Missouri Beer Festival 2019.2019-03-1822 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaTop 5 Queer Friendly Places to Hang Out with FoodMel and Shana talk about their 5 favorite queer friendly places to hang out that also serve food.2019-03-0327 min