Jim's BBQ Podcast

Mike's past about breaking chairs comes to light once again as it is discovered that he has broken another chair. Shaun and Mike recount their recent trip to New Jersey to see Sammy Hagar. They discover some truths about the PNC Arts Center, enjoy some deli sandwiches, and have an encounter at Wawa. They are welcomed back to New York with a surprise. They then encounter a real life Masshole. Finally the podcast is taken over by Somali pirates.

The guys kick off the episode with the National Anthem. Mike recounts Jim and Cathy's recent visit to the ROC. We discuss an aspect of weddings that is foreign to all of us. Mike has an encounter with someone who thinks he is an ex-classmate. A woman goes for a long walk and the guys discuss it.

In this episode Mike and Liz go to a concert with some friends. It leads to someone wanting to park Mike's van. Mike grossly over-reacts to a comment Liz makes. Mike also discovers a food he has a love/hate relationship with. He then questions the crew on that concept. Dylan presents us with a movie list that we review and discuss.

We are back with an all new episode. Mike and Shaun recount a recent camping trip and an altercation with someone on a neighboring site. Dylan then tells the guys about a couple of recent bachelor parties that he attended. He takes a trip to the Poconos and Chicago for the parties. Shaun discusses a wedding weekend in Buffalo. Finally the guys watch and discuss some videos.

Liz, Mike, Dylan and some of our good friends all visit Baltimore to celebrate the wedding of our good friend Trevor. We get to hear about seafood experiences, trips to the aquarium, and visiting some breweries. Dylan has some sargy moments. Mike takes a few minutes to try and learn how to properly tie a tie. A spider attacks during the ceremony. Finally, we witness Dylan taking a snack from the buffet. Congrats to Erin and Trevor!

Mike and Liz relay to Shaun and Dylan the story of Mike going for his first colonoscopy. From the prep, to the procedure, to the aftermath you get to hear it all. Mike finds the whole process incredibly neat.

Mike and Shaun tell some stories about a recent trip to Florida. The discussion delves into random roadside attractions, billboards, and churches. Mike and Shaun visit with Lord Vader. They also hitch a ride with the Resistance and take a bumpy ride on the Millenium Falcon. Dylan almost gets beat up in the subway but someone defends him, in theory. Dylan witnesses a shooting. Dylan mentions that photos of his are published in a book about a club that he frequents.

Liz tasks Shaun, Mike, and Dylan with giving book reports. The guys hop to this sweet assignment.

We kick off the episode with a bit of a check in with everyone. We find that Shaun is a big fan of the paper calendar and encourages everyone to use one. Mike tells a tale about a car issue. This story introduces us to Skepticism Man. We then visit some all inclusive resorts and become intrigued by Tibetan singing bowls. Liz presents us with some Easter themed literature. Mike and Shaun recount a story about a trip to one of their favorite watering holes. At the end of the episode we drop into a preshow discussion about the age old discussion of sauce versus gravy.

Liz and Mike kick off the episode by telling Dylan and Shaun about an infestation of home decor. Shaun surveys Dylan on what western wear does Sarah own. The podcast crew then breaks down the 1989 classic Road House.

We kick off the latest episode discussing our plans for the coming year. Shaun and Mike lament the loss of Peach Fest. The guys discuss attending an upcoming wedding. Dylan presents us with an article about a scene from The Empire Strikes Back. We then delve into a discussion about fun band names.

Jim finally returns to the podcast. Dylan and Mike present him with a contract from their lawyers. The guys discuss New Year's Eve celebrations. Shaun reveals that he saw The Beastie Boys and Dick Clark on New Years one time. Shaun wants to rebrand the podcast to Clark Chat. Mike has an appointment for his eyes and Jim gives him shit. We think about rebranding the podcast with a focus on Medical procedures.

Liz and Mike continue on with the tale of their cruise adventures. The guys get to hear about the ports that we went to and a brief description of the back to back process. Liz encounters sick people and that leads us into our second cruise and the adventure that it becomes.

We're back for our first episode of the New Year. Mike and Liz went on a long strange trip and Dylan and Shaun are subjected to hearing about it. In this episode Mike prepares for the trip with a visit to his barber. We discuss our flying experience. Using Turo to rent a car. Visiting with our niece We return to the Carnival Vista for a cruise and encounter several odd passengers.

Liz, Dylan, Shaun, and Mike continue on with their Rocky retrospective with a review of the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. It's a comeback for Rocky in an era where comebacks of 80s film icons was a thing. His comeback is fueled by brain and male testosterone pills. Join the gang for a wild ride disucssing this film.

The guys kick off the episode discussing the recent passing of Burt Young. Shaun tells some stories from a wedding that he went to in Connecticut. Dylan tells us about his trip to Vermont.

Mike wonders about odd experiences with jet lag. Mike gets harassed at the Eco-park and then buys a shaved ice machine at Lowe's. Dylan channels is inner Jim and forgets his laptop. Shaun and Mike discuss some happenings from a recent Gov't Mule concert.

Mike kicks off the episode telling Dylan and Shaun about a recent Henry Rollins show that he went to with Liz. Shaun educates us about the Jefferson Memorial. Dylan tells us about his adventures at Desert Fest. Mike posits a question about parental embarasment.

Dylan and Mike are joined by Liz for this episode. Dylan tells us a story about a guy who doesn't know what fried dough is and also confronts people about parking issues. Mike presents a recent news story about a fight in Pittsburgh. Mike and Liz recount a recent concert experience. We then hear about Mike missing a bolt from a piece of garden equipment.

In this episode Shaun, Liz, and Mike are joined by our friend Patty live from Hamlin Beach State Park. Patty joins us to discuss the world of online dating and using dating aps. It's an interesting discussion about dating as a 40-something in this world.

The guys discover that Liz makes a great meatloaf. We then do a deep dive into pizza toppings. This includes one of the more controversial toppings.

In this episode we find out that Shaun was a victim of the Kia boys. Mike gets a phone call from Jim. We get an extra story from the fallout of the Luau where someone becomes quite enamored by Christmas ornaments. Dylan closes us out by briefly discussin the Mission Impossible movies.

In this episode Dylan learns the correct pronunciation of Tedeschi Trucks Band. Mike takes a Lyft to work and gets some lovemaking tips along the way. The guys discuss beer fests and bottle shares. We touch on the closing of Anchor Brewing. Shaun and Mike recount some stories from their annual trip the Peach Fest in Scranton.

In this episode we discuss the show Hot Ones and some of the better guests that have been on. We talk about Pat Sajak retiring and what it means for Wheel of Fortune and the fans of game shows. We discuss a list of cheap beers. Shaun reveals how he and his buddy Scott would afford to buy 40oz'ers back in the day and fundraise their way to the bar.

Mike shares an update about Duffy. Shaun and Mike briefly discuss their camping trip. Dylan takes a trip out west. Sarah joins us to discuss Dylan's nut conservation efforts. We then hear about Dylan's adventures in Oregon. Mike and Shaun talk about going to a Comic Con. Mike then gives us all a warning about grifters and flim flam artists.

The guys are back with stories from some recent travel. Mike discovers an eatery in the Rochester airport. Dylan goes to a wedding which leads into discussing the use of a hole in a shower door. The guys make a phone call to further discuss the hole. Jim and Mike recount stories from their recent trip to Three Floyd's Brewing for Dark Lord Day. Shaun takes a trip to Vermont and stays in a hotel room that Josh Baskin would love. Mike presents the guys with two recent scenarios to cap off the episode.

Mike applies to become an ambassador. Shaun and Mike recount stories from Record Store Day. MIke discovers a new business. Dylan shares a news story that usually only occurs in the movies.

Join us for this super-sized episode in which Mike discovers that he has a new occupation. Mike also visits the local police department. Liz gives us a reading assignment and we also discuss revisiting a segment for the podcast. The main event of this episode is our discussion of Rocky 5.

Liz and Mike kick off the episode with news about being scammed by a snow plow driver. Then the crew continues on with the Rocky series with 1985's Rocky IV. Dylan and Paulie have an odd infatuation with a robot. The soundtrack is loved by the group. There are just so many montages. We have so much to say about this movie. We have all of that plus the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in this film. Could you ask for anything more?

Dylan, Jim, and Mike are joined by Brother Shaun for their 250th episode of the podcast.While we have some interesting topics to kick off the episode like video game music, a list of bad albums, and crime we decide to go on a trip to the past that has dire results. The guys go back in time to the 50th episode of the podcast and realize that sometimes you should leave the past alone.

We continue on with the Rocky movie franchise on this episode. In this episode we discuss Rocky 3. We discuss how this film jumpstarts the career of Mr. T. It also turns out to be a big break for Hulk Hogan. We find out about Dylan's disdain for Eye of the Tiger. We also mourn the loss of Micky and frolic in the surf with Rock and Apollo.

Mike and Liz recount some adventures in North Carolina. There is a distinct lack of menus in this episode. Dylan gets confused on where milk comes from. Liz gets introduced to some local delicacies and local accents. We close out the episode with rejeected license plate applications.

Liz kicks this episode off with a game of 3pm versus 3am. She then gives us all a lesson on the Coppola family tree. We then continue our Rocky movie series discussion with the film Rocky 2.

Liz, Shaun, Dylan, and Mike start in on an all new movie review series with this episode. The crew kicks off this series with the Academy Award winning movie Rocky.

Shaun, Dylan, and Mike discuss the Gingerdead Man, starring Gary Busey.

Dylan, Shaun, and Mike celebrate the holidays by discussing the 2015 film Krampus.

Shaun and Mike tell tales of their recent trip to Ohio. Shaun finds a new way to eat a sandwich. Dylan tells some concert tales.

Shaun possibly gets a Cease and Desist. Dylan presents us with a music video. The guys attend a ping pong match in Buffalo. Shaun and Mike encounter a praying man at a concert and very angry young woman afterwards.

Join Dylan, Jim, Shaun, and Mike as they discuss all sorts of bathroom stories.

Tales of a trip to Canada to see Pearl Jam are told. We encounter a jerk at the concert and a really cool border guard. Mike reminisces about early 90s MTV and Shaun has teeth pulled.

Jim finally returns from space and tells us of his journey. We also rate snacks on this episode.

Shaun talks about a recent bout with the ‘vid. Mike gets a makeover for his birthday and comes to grips with a realization about his eyebrows. Dylan brings a new game to the table.

We start out with some stories from some camping trips. Then we conclude our Jaws series by subjecting ourselves to something even worse than Jaws The Revenge.

Dylan, Shaun, Liz, and Mike are back for another episode. Mike discusses a recent visit to the emergency room and a medical procedure. Then we head to the Bahamas with the Brody family to discuss Jaws The Revenge.

Dylan, Shaun, Liz, and Mike continue on in their series of episodes about the Jaws movies. In this episode they review Jaws 3.

Dylan, Shaun, and Mike are joined by Liz for this episode. Mike and Liz discuss a camping trip. Dylan dines on the Jersey shore. We return to Amity Island to review Jaws 2.

Dylan, Mike, and Shaun are joined by the lovely Miss Elizabeth for this episode. Dylan discusses a recent diagnosis. The crew then dives into a discussion about the first Jaws movie.