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SHT Talk Tavern

by Mark and Dave

Join hosts Mark & Dave as they discover and talk in a conversational style about topics typically discussed around a fire pit or in a tavern.https://linktr.ee/shttalktavern

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Episodes

  1. Episode 019 - Permanent Stag: the StagsHead Logo gets inked

    Mark and Dave are back at the Tavern, and this week they're unpacking the September trip to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina — a vacation that ended with something permanent.In Episode 019, Mark tells the full story of walking into the Salty Sailor tattoo parlour on Ocean Isle and making a…

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  2. Episode 018 - Bourbon Blind... or Tequila Trap

    Mark thinks he’s judging straight American whiskey. Dave has other plans. One of the five “bourbons” isn’t bourbon at all. Dave quietly swapped in Don Julio 1942 tequila and sat back to watch. What follows is unfiltered tavern chaos: sniffing, sipping, ranking, second-guessing, and Mark slowly...

  3. Episode 017 - SHT Talking Retirement: Lessons 1 Year In

    In this episode of SHT Talk Tavern, Mark sits down with two men who retired one year ago to get real, unfiltered advice on the retirement transition and how to mentally prepare for life after work.One guest returned to consulting in the same field he left, creating a flexible post-retirement…

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  4. Episode 016- Rage Against the Dying of the Light: are Men over 50 Truly Fulfilled

    In this thoughtful episode of SHT Talk, hosts Mark and Dave sit down with neighborhood sage Jeffrey for a raw, honest conversation about life after 50.Drawing inspiration from Dylan Thomas’s famous line “Do not go gentle into that good night,” they dig into the big questions many men face in...

  5. Episode 015 - Dave and Mark vs. the viral watermelon ice cream challenge

    Dave and Mark are back in the kitchen (and the tavern) for Part 2 of the viral watermelon ice cream challenge. Last time they dove in head-first. This time they actually followed a refined recipe, measured things (mostly), and tried to get the texture right. Spoiler: it went better… until they...

  6. Episode 014 - Dave and Mark versus the viral watermelon ice cream challenge (Part 1)

    In this episode of SHT Talk (StagsHead Tavern Podcast), hosts Dave and Mark take on the viral social media watermelon ice cream challenge.They freeze a watermelon, cut it in half, and use the frozen half as the mixing vessel for their ice cream mixture. No fancy machines—just a hollowed-out…

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  7. Episode 013 - Tattoos After 50: Mark & Dave Talk Ink, Regret and Pain or no Pain

    What happens when you hit 50 and suddenly decide it’s time to get inked? In this episode of SHT Talk Tavern, Dave and Mark sit down with two friends who have each gotten multiple tattoos in the last two years — all after turning 50. From the motivation behind their tattoo journeys to the pain,...

  8. Episode 012 - In a Pickle: Dave and Mark taste everything at the SHT

    Join hosts Mark and Dave at the StagsHead Tavern for a hilarious and flavorful pickle tasting adventure on SHT Talk! In this episode, the duo samples a lineup of popular national pickle brands including Josh's Pickles, Dill Daddy Pickles, McClure's Pickles, Mount Olive Pickles, and Claussen...

  9. Episode 011 - Horns of History: Dave Questions Mark on the Origins of the StagsHead Tavern

    In this episode of SHT Talk, Dave sits down with Mark to dive deep into the full origin story of the Stagshead Tavern. From the very first spark of the idea to the day the doors opened, Mark walks us through the wild journey of bringing this rustic gem to life. They discuss the real talk on…

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  10. Episose 010 - Southern Songs & Hall of Fame Stories: David Childers on Music and Life live at the StagsHead Tavern

    In the latest episode of SHT Talk Tavern, hosts Mark and Dave sit down with legendary North Carolina folk musician and songwriter David Childers. From his deep roots in the Southern folk and Americana scene to his raw, poetic storytelling, David Childers brings a lifetime of music and wisdom to…

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  11. Episode 009 - Burning Questions: Trivia Losers get torched at the StagsHead Tavern

    Get ready for chaos and laughter in this hilarious episode of SHT Talk at the StagsHead Tavern! Mark & Dave go head-to-head in a high-stakes trivia contest where every wrong answer comes with a fiery penalty — a big bite of ultra-spicy Vindaloo Curry or zesty Thai Larb.Watch grown men struggle...

  12. Episode 008 - Stags & Sasquatch: Veteran's Bigfoot encounter as told at the Stagshead

    In this gripping episode of SHT Talk, Mark & Dave host a U.S. veteran who shares his firsthand encounter with a Sasquatch while stationed at a base in Louisiana. This military veteran's detailed account will leave you questioning what's really out there in the woods. Tune in for one of the most...

  13. Episode 007 - Tavern Smoke Signals: the Deeper Pull of Cigars at the StagsHead

    Mark and Dave discuss their cigar journey, likes and dislikes, and the meaning of it all

  14. Episode 003 - The Final Foam: the Stagshead tastes the big ones

    Mark and Dave finally get to the mass-market root beers. Is there a clear favorite chosen over all the brews?

  15. Episode 006- Birch Please! Stagshead Tavern Taste-off

    Mark and Dave are at it again, tasting a Northeast soda concoction.

  16. Episode 005-Don't call it Candy: the Black Licorice Episode

    Mark & Dave discuss the merits of Black Licorice. Were our dads onto something?

  17. Episode 004 - Spirits at the Stagshead Tavern

    Mark & Dave host some special guests to discuss some woo-woo

  18. Episode 002 - Bubbles, Bite & Bold Flavors: More Root Beer at the Stagshead Tavern

    Second in the root beer review series. Mark & Dave make some new discoveries about root beers they have never tried. @SHTTalktavern

  19. Episode 001 - The Stagshead Summoning: Root Beer Pours

    Mark & Dave kick things off by going down memory lane and reminiscing about root beer and remembering how good it was, or was it?

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Join hosts Mark & Dave as they discover and talk in a conversational style about topics typically discussed around a fire pit or in a tavern.https://linktr.ee/shttalktavern

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Join hosts Mark & Dave as they discover and talk in a conversational style about topics typically discussed around a fire pit or in a tavern.https://linktr.ee/shttalktavern

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