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In the immortal words of "Slim Shady", "Guess who's back, back again?" Yes, Brian and Cody are dusting off RMV to update you on their lives and to ask a favor. Did Cody ever finish his woodworking project, why does Brian look so different? What's the big news about Molly? Will this be a regular thing again? These questions and many more are answered in this episode.

The guys start the show with a huge announcement. Cody recaps his Eclipse trip and why he has beef with Burger King. (Ha! see what we did there?) Brian hosted a Gala and was involved in a special exchange. The guys answer some listener questions regarding the announcement. Brian is contemplating a big change to his "look". The guys talk about how much life has changed since the show began.

Brian goes it alone (Why? Listen to find out.) Brian has a big announcement to share and he's too impatient to wait.

Brian has a new addition in the house. Cody's woodworking is progressing. They guys talk about 'rasslin' and more.

The guys took a road trip with Katherine and ended up in Milwaukee. Cody's youngsters came to Brian's house. Cody made a questionable dining decision for the group after delivering a Ted Talk on hallucinogens while being a passenger princess.

On this episode, Cody is finally getting some sleep. Brian hits the road to hang with Seniors. Cody dips his toe into a woodworking group. Brian buys unique bandages. Cody is being charitable. More!

The guys have a lot on their minds. Some of those things include: Brian not being impressed with London cops, Cody having an issue with the combo of Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday. Cody had a very different type of Super Bowl Sunday. Brian spent the weekend pretending he was somewhere else. Cody is infromed...about the WWE press conference. Brian has an issue cooking with his wife...it turns out Cody does too. Brian helped out his ma.

The show begins innocently enough with Brian and Cody discussing their lives when all of a sudden they are visited by a surprise guest. Craig Collins joins the show and things go from hilarious to wildly funny quickly. Craifg and Cody disagree about soccer/futbol. Cody tries to convince Brian and Craig that American fooball is nothing more than commercials. The question of locking a kid in thier rooms is debated and so much more!

The show was built around key words because Cody doesn't listen to Brian anyway and said he had nothing to say. Those words/topics include toe, ice merch, basketballs, life insurance and wood work. Then Brian asks Cody a question that leads to the Ballad of Lettuce Picker Lou.

A lot of wintery topics dominate this episode. Brian is finally done with Christmas. Brian and his neighbors work together. Cody has a hot take about snow days. Cody's son will not sleep. Brian emceed a big event.

The holidays are over so Brian and Cody reconvene to share their stories. Brian had his first empty nest Christmas. Cody began a new Christmas tradition. Brian got into a beef at the grocery store. Cody has an update on his wood working project that leaves Brian questioning Cody's engineering and hoisting expertise. Brian critiques local New Year's Eve TV coverage and gives Cody a one question history test.

The guys are back and ready to celebrate Christmas with a year-end episode. Cody finally took a recommendation from Brian. The guys discuss their Christmas plans and Brian reveals a "monkey wrench" being thrown into his plans while Cody makes a bold claim about his parent's Christmas décor. Cody has to hurry to a book club dedicated to a book he doesn't enjoy. While Brian celebrates his new Christmas tree, Cody is having illumination problems as well as a moist basement. Brian has a technicolor toe and is disheartened by some "fans". Cody has a Christmas music hot take.

Thin Lizzy said it best...The boys are back in town! Cody is very excited about a wrassler coming back to the WWE. The guys talk about Thanksgiving. Cody claimed his parents house is "heaven". Cody is having horrible tech issues and rails against Windows. Brian is exhausted from PE. Cody's wife was very creative with meats and cheese.

Brian is battling a cold he blames on the kids at school. The guys spent a lot of time last week enjoying barrel aged beers from Goose island and many other brewers at FoBAB. Cody has a take on global issues and is surprised that Brian has an opinion on the same issues.

In a first for the show, the guys are on the road. Where are they? What's going on? The guys are joined by the co-host of "Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer" (https://craftybrewerspod.com/) katherine Valleau.Brian recalls his Homecoming trip. Cody once again has nothing to say and says it for 15 minutes.

The guys start by saying they won't talk about the Middle East, but of course Brian has some thoughts and Cody has opposing thoughts. In and effort to keep the show going, they move quickly to other things.Cody was a guest lecturer for podcast students. Yes, that's a thing. Did he impress the "youts"? Cody got a chance to geek out when he spent the night with Captain Kirk. The guys lament e-mail responses. Brian is trying his hand at brewing and preparing for a trip down memory lane.

Cody claims to have tons of content for the show. brian reveals why the show was cancelled last week. Cody had to choose between churches. Suddenly the conversation took an unexpected direction. Cody has a question about a tipping situation and may have found his "dream job". Brian surprises Cody with his knowledge of a musician. Cody explains "woke opera". Brian gives Cody a documentary recommendation.

The guys are exhausted and Cody is having trouble traversing the stairs. Brian is troubled by an erotic dream. Somehow Cody leads a dive down A Jean Claude Van Damme rabbit hole. Cody's computer throws him a curveball and Brian learns about widgets. Cody's life is revolving around his kids, but he's enjoying "his craft". Protein is Cody's friend.

After a week away, Brian and Cody are back and it appears Brian did not have a restful time. After a quick check in which revealed that Cody doesn't get to sleep anymore and Brian quoted Ice Cube, the guys reveal some very exciting news regarding a new project. Then Brian launches into his litany of misery which includes an actual gunfight and other hardships. Cody's son had a birthday party and because he's three, he got a pet as a gift. Cody has a bone to pick with a professional wrestling promotion.

The episode starts with Cody giving aa shout out to Brian's daughter on her birthday! Brian has stories about the GOP Party in Milwaukee, an update on Gidget's health taking his mom on a trip to Costco and wildlife on his block. Cody had a lot to talk about but his memory is failing. He does have an issue with a potentially major dietary change at home and needs a way to deal with it.

Brian is fresh off the radio and coming in hot! Cody is sleep deprived but is now the owner of two new vehicles making him a true "Suburban guy" according to Brian who has some fun as Cody describes his recent car purchase. Brian wonders how to handle some upcoming political proximity while Cody starts down a familiar but problematic (in his opinion) path. brian has a sick pooch.

The episode starts with Cody explaining the expansion of his son's birthday guestlist. For once, Brian is having a good day. In an effort to enhance his miserly ways, Brian may have a new career. Cody leaves, for a moment, then another moment. Brian went to the Fair. Cody shares his annual trip to Gen Con (or "nerd fest" as Brian calls it). Some guy tried to ruin Cody's con.

This jam packed episode starts with Brian coming in heavy during the check-in. Cody has a hot take on a former world leader. The big story (according to Cody) is Brain meeting his daughter's paramour for the first time. Cody went shopping for a car and wonders if he's too boogey. The guys talk haircuts after Brian ghosts his old stylist and Cody reveals an odd haircut fact about himself. Brian and his wife enjoyed a fancy upgrade to an old school game.

Cody begins the episode feeling horrible about his tardiness. Brian hates leaving the house. Cody has thoughts on a social media rebranding. Brian exposes himself to a health threat in an effort to help his mom. Brian is about to meet his daughter's boyfriend for the first time. Cody may or may not have seen a famous DJ as he spent a night away from his kids. Brian was horrified at Costco.

This episode begins with the guys lamenting that they have nothing to talk about, then what do you know, conversation pours out of them. Cody unintentionally terrified his son while woodworking. Brian is still obsessed with a live cam feed and is able to convince Cody how fantastic it is. The guys talk about meeting your significant other's parents. Brian's plans are thwarted. Cody realizes he has done nothing this summer.

The guys kept things short on this episode due to a late start. Cody is effusive about fatherhood. Brian's house is on lockdown. Cody's woodworking project leads to unexpected difficulties. Brian had a soul crushing experience at the grocery store. Cody rails against a new social media platform and gives advice for Prime Day. Brian has a new obsession.

The show starts as a mixed bag. Cody claims to have nothing to talk about and Brian is walking on air. Cody in fact does have something to say and lays out some big carpentry plans. Brian has an issue with the Secretary of State office and his ma getting a new Driver's License. Cody hates a popular website and capitalism. Do recent Graduates like gift cards? Brian saw a friend get tossed out of a party. Brian recommends a new TV show.

The guys are very groggy when the episode begins. Brian fell asleep after dinner and Cody has run himself ragged over the weekend. Despite their fatigue, the guys soldier on and talk about Father's Day, the wedding that exhausted Cody, Juneteenth, why Cody's ears are being damaged and the surprise suspect and rasslin', which prompted unexpected comments from their old friend Craig. The guys also touched on LGBTQ+ Pride and Garth Brooks. Brian set his sights on religious groups and the people who follow them based on a couple of documentaries he wathced. After a listener request, Brian shares details about his last day of school.

Cody starts the show teasing all the things he is bringing to the table and starts by paying tribute to a fallen author. Brian is a little low energy at first but has a fire lit under him quickly as the conversation turns to the current state of the nation and a former president's indictment. Cody wants to talk about UFOs. Brian is skeptical of a business's advocacy and Cody reminds people about the reality of corporate America and is introduced to "sportswashing". Cody burns down his professional reputation and Brian is lured into a fast food chain's hype.

Right out of the Blocks, Brian confuses Cody. Then Cody blames Brian for his medical condition an which may have had something to do with weed and getting high on Brian's supply. Brian had a battle between economics and gastronomic needs which lead to Cody sharing a horrible dining experience. Cody went to his 20th Reunion. The guys (and listeners) discuss the benefits of reunions and why Cody probably loves them. Brian went to Beer Under Glass without Cody, but came back with some recommendations for Cody.

The guys are back and Cody has a new plan for his toddler son which surprises Brian. Brian had to curb his rage during a wildly irratic funeral procession. Cody explains book clubs to Brian who really is only concerned with a beer event.

What happened last week? Brian explains. Brian and Cody lash out at insurance agencies. Cody is wracked with guilt and unable to relax. Brian's daughter had a car mishap and Brian is sure his road rage will be the cause of his demise. Cody prepped for a show that didn't happen. A king was crowned. Cody is experimenting with A.I.

Cody had "current events fever" to start the show, asking, nay demanding to talk about Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, Fox News and Aaron Rogers-Farve. After Brian overcame his shock the conversation was off and running and as always off the rails. After covering "all the news that's fit to mock" the guys talked about Roger's latest endeavors, said hi to a radio friend who commented, talked about a road trip and the inability to read a map. Brian is celebrating two milestones and has been thrust into the roll of caregiver.

Cody had a wonderful "date night". Did it include the previously discussed "gentleman's club". Brian has harsh words for Mother nature. Cody's son paid Brian a visit. Cody want to be a hero to all opiod abusers. He might not understand how that works. Brian reviews "Jagged Little Pill".

Cody proclaims he has nothing to talk about and Brian had a boring week, but what do you know, Cody brings up having a "female friend " who has never been to a strip joint and the guys are of to the races. Brian has some "expertise" to share on the subject. The guys get a bit emabarrased when it is discovered that someone very close to Cody has been monitoring the discussion. Brian went to the theater and loved the play but as always had some trouble with the audience. Cody teased a possible topic for the next show.

After a quick hello, Brian and Cody welcome their friend John Carruthers to the show. John is the founder of Crust Fund Pizza, a project that allows him to make delicious pizza and help local charities. John was on a recent episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network. The guys get all the behind the scenes scoop. Cody has a PSA and Brian is having toilet problems. The guys get a little nerd-tastic talking about Star Wars.

Brian is out of sorts due to a technical issue threatens to cancel the episode. Cody gives a quick Mexico/baby passport update then turns his attention to the desert. Cody went to a bachelor party and got his 'big money abller" on! Brian endured prolonged questioning about pajama day and ate lunch with children. Brian ends the show telling everyone why he was called "a piece of garbage" and touches on two example of the country going to hell.

Brian is alone and starts the show only to realize after a minute that his mic is off. Rookie move or broadcasting fatigue? Cody joins the show along with his infant daughter who is making it abundantly clear that she hates podcasting and might resent her father making her personal life public. Brian went to the airport to get his mom. Cody invented something. An airline is in Cody's crosshairs.

Both Brian and Cody divulge that they're under the weather. Cody's infant daughter makes another appearance and seems to not be a fan of her dad. Cody talks about Chididerod and his team's success. Brian is worried that he doesn't have much to share after a boring week. Cody drops a theater review.

Cody starts the episode with a plug for his involvement in the Chiditerod. Cody's infant daughter makes another appearance, which causes Brian some concern. Brian survived another Mardi Gras and shares stories about the good, the bad and the unbelievable things he caught. 

The episode kicks off with Cody in a difficult position with his daughter. Brian muses about Cody's marital stsus and recpounts his visit with Cody's children. Cody has a bee in his bonnet about news coverage of a potentially catastrophic event. Bria tries to talk Cody off the ledge, but they disagree on some important issues. Brian is leaving town and travelling to his happy place. Cody took a turn behind the bar and has an event on the horizon.

The show starts off with Cody a little down, which leads Brian to be uncharacteristically supportive and caring. Brian was busy hobnobbing and had a moral dilemma. The guys debate driving people to the airport. Brian was both artsy and crafty. Cody went to a club and realized he's old. 

This week's episode starts off hot and goes wild from there. Craig Collins joins the guys and the "three headed monster" is unleashed. Cody is looking for a job and Brian & Craig have some top notch advise. The the conversation careens wildly hitting on Mensa, Craig getting "stuffed" by a teen, strip clubs, the proper way to cut a pizza and more This episode is wild!

The guys come out of the gate hot! Brian tries to calm the mood with a story about him mingling with royalty. Then the gloves come off and both guys air their beefs with the public. Brian shares a disturbing dream that involved Cody's son. Cody revisits his time with porn stars and reviews a vintage film. Brian shares an exciting announcement and a brush with death.

The new year and new season kick off with the return of Cody. Brian Thanks Craig and hopes he'll return too. Cody kick things off by telling Brian about the birth of his new daughter. The guys talk about the holidays and we learn that Cody's son wants nothing to do with stringed instruments. This comes as no surprise to Brian. Brian took a road trip to Texas for the Cotton Bowl and made a few stops during the journey. Cody cast his gaze on some adult entertainers.  ***Warning***Brian may have let an expiative slip during this episode. OOPS!

Craig and Brian are back together for the final episode of the season. The guys (Brian) have some questions about the Festival of Lights". The guys cover all things Christmas. Craig is travelling for Christmas, but will he bring treats for all? The guys try to decide which stereotypical movie moment they'd like to live IRL. Brian crossed the Cheddar Curtain. Craig celebrates a joyful sports moment and advises Brian that bulletproof skin might be on the horizon. Talking about road rage leads to a wild scenario featuring Craig's wife and the new show catchphrase. 

On the second to last episode before the holiday break, Brian welcomes special guest-host and returning favorite Craig Collins. Both guys are sequestered in undisclosed locations. There's an update on Cody's new baby. Craig's "vintage" auto leads to a discussion on car repair and Craig's purchase of a questionable product to help with his dream of becoming the primary caregiver to his beloved Jeep. The guys talk about gym behavior after Craig is distracted from his "backwards workout" by an unusual exercise. Brian attended a Christmas party and drama ensued. Brian gives a "Bowtie Theater Review" of Dear Evan Hansen". The guys give a programming update for the next episode.

It's Cody's final pre-Paternity leave show and the guys pull out a stop or two. Brian hosted a fake holiday. Cody has had it with Ye and Alex Jones. The guys talk about their Christmas decorating. A special guest pops in and reveals that they will be sitting in for Cody for a few weeks. The three-headed monster yuks it up.

They guys start the episode by clarifying something they tossed in at the end of the last episode. Brian attended a wedding and had to make small talk. Cody had a bone to pick with Brian over exterior illumination. Brian had a brush with the law and Cody Schools American sports fans on the World Cup.

it's that time of year. Brian and Cody are previewing this year's Goose Island Beer Company's Bourbon County Stout variants. The guys are joined by Goose's Senior Brewmaster Daryl Hoedtke and Brewer Paul Cade. Samples are enjoyed, stories are told. After that Cody turns into an opera aficionado. Brian blames children for his current condition and the guys are grateful.