Drinking from the Garden Hose podcast

This week on Drinking from the Gardenhose, OB and ED discover that getting older isn't for the faint of heart. OB shares the story behind his upcoming ankle surgery, explaining how years of competitive kendo finally caught up with him in the form of bone spurs, and what life will look like while navigating crutches, boots, and the hope of making it to an upcoming concert. Meanwhile, ED recounts an unexpected deep dive into skincare after a cruise facial, prompting the guys to compare self-care routines... or, in OB's case, the near-total lack of one. They also tackle the tricky social dynamics of interacting with younger generations, discussing where friendliness ends and professionalism begins. The conversation wraps with tales from a Bon Jovi concert, observations about middle-aged concert crowds, and an unexpectedly spirited debate over whether you're ever truly "with people" when you're just running errands, and whether that should influence what you wear. Part aging support group, part etiquette debate, and part concert parking lot conversation, it's another episode full of laughs, questionable fashion advice, and the kind of observations only OB and ED can turn into an hour of entertainment. Visit Gardenhose.vercel.app and leave a review wherever you listen.

This week on Drinking from the Gardenhose, OB and Ed take listeners from penalty kicks to park tickets with plenty of detours along the way. ED finally cashes in on a recommendation that took nearly seven years to pay off, discovering that Blanton's bourbon really was worth the wait. The guys swap thoughts on whiskey, cruises, and whether some bottles deserve the hype. Then it's off to the Most Magical Place on Earth, where a debate over the idea of an adults-only Disney hotel turns into a spirited discussion about what makes Disney... well, Disney. Can the magic survive without kids, or is that missing the whole point? The conversation also revisits OB's surprising skydiving past after listeners voted it one of the most unexpected stories in five years of the podcast. Add in a candid look at the show's glamorous financial empire (currently measured in cents, not dollars), a discussion on influencer culture and reality TV, and the mystery of an absolutely baffling text message, and you've got another episode that's equal parts thoughtful, ridiculous, and unmistakably Gardenhose. Pour yourself something good, settle in, and drink from the hose. Visit Gardenhose.vercel.app and leave a review wherever you listen.

This week on Drinking from the Gardenhose, OB and ED cover an episode that somehow includes Swiss mountain adventure, public restroom etiquette, sports fandom, and unexpected father-son bonding. OB shares the story of taking to the skies over Switzerland in a parasailing experience that unlocked an old chapter of his life: his former days as a skydiver. From tandem jumps to solo exits, ED discovers there may be considerably more adrenaline hidden inside OB's résumé than previously advertised. Back on solid ground, the guys debate one of modern society's stranger questions: when did people decide phones belong absolutely everywhere? OB recounts an office restroom encounter that left him questioning privacy, boundaries, and whether humanity has quietly lost the plot. The conversation takes a turn for the wholesome when OB shares what might be one of his favorite texts ever: his 25-year-old son reaching out about the New York Knicks. For Knicks fans, some victories happen on the court. Others happen in the group chat. To close things out, ED explains his surprisingly strategic purchase of a U.S. Women's soccer jersey: more stars, more wins, more reasons to wear it without waiting four years. Adventure, aging, sports, dignity, and airborne self-discovery. Just another week drinking from the hose. Visit Gardenhose.vercel.app and leave a review wherever you listen.