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If you've ever wondered what two friends talk about when they're sitting around drinking -- you're soon going to wish you hadn't. Join us each week as we discover new beers, catch up on the news, and talk about what's going on in our world. Sometimes we even think we're funny.

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Episodes

  1. Real Deal #23 - Social Media (Confluence Brewing Light and Squeezy & Metazoa Puppy Slumber Party)

    No Happy Hour #23 due to technical difficulties, so we'll skip right to the Real Deal...social media -- our firsts and our thoughts on using social media now. Branden: Confluence Brewing Co. Light & Squeezy Lemon Raspberry Radler Jimmy: Metazoa Brewing Co. Puppy Slumber Party Content Advisory:...

  2. Real Deal #22 - Roommates (Big Grove Que Sera, SingleSpeed Tricycle Cream Ale, Peace Tree Brewing Blonde Fatale Ale)

    Jimmy and Branden discuss living with other people, living alone, and odd experiences all along the way. Jimmy & Branden Drank a special series of beers from Iowa, including: Big Grove Brewery - Que Sera SingleSpeed Brewing - Tricycle Cream Ale Peace Tree Brewing - Blonde Fatale Ale Note: Peace...

  3. Happy Hour #22 - Dating Shows, Drug Testing in Sports, and Our Sisters' Birthday

    Getting back into the swing of things. We're posting an episode that's been sitting in the vault for a while. News stories that are discussed may be outdated and/or new aspects have since been revealed. Sit back and try to enjoy Branden and Jimmy drinking and rambling. - Jimmy gets A/C again…

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  4. Real Deal #21 - Sports and Competitiveness (Lion Bridge Brewing Yard Sale, Iowa Brewing Zoinks!, & Exile Brewing Dankalope IPA)

    We're still here! On this episode, Branden and Jimmy talk about sports, their histories playing sports, as well as their respective experiences with competitiveness. Jimmy & Branden drank: Lion Bridge Brewing Company - Yard Sale Iowa Brewing Co. - Zoinks! Exile Brewing Company - Dankalope IPA...

  5. Happy Hour #21 - Public Pooper, Juneteenth, and Do Heroes Do That?

    Branden and Jimmy back at it again with the Happy Hour. As per usual, they drink and talk about stuff, including: - Public places to poop - Some of Jimmy's top laughs - "Do what makes for a better story." - Josh Sneed - Lady lost in the woods with bears - Indiana earthquake - Kentucky Juneteenth...

  6. Real Deal #20 - Continuing Happy Hour 20

    We had too much random stuff to talk about in Happy Hour 20, so we're continuing the conversation into the Real Deal. Get ready for a hodgepodge of topics, including: - Jimmy's broken bathroom - Pasqually's Pizza - Hot Cheetos - Don't be a pedo - Brood X emerges - How tides work Branden: West…

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  7. Happy Hour #20 - Drinking in Lexington, Titty Kermit, Being Socially Awkward

    Jimmy and Branden are back after a two-week hiatus. This week, we catch up on what y'all missed and what's going on now, including: - People visiting Branden in Lexington - Visits to Bluegrass Distillers, James E. Pepper Distilling Co., and Barrell House Distilling Co. - Going out in downtown...

  8. Real Deal #19 - Distillery District Special

    Here it is! The Distillery District Special! At some point in late 2020, Branden and Jimmy had the idea of going out to the Distillery District in Lexington, KY, then come home and record themselves describing what they drank. However, they didn't take into consideration the amount of alcohol…

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  9. Happy Hour # 19 - Temporary Change Up and Dream Talk

    Branden and Jimmy are temporarily changing up the show. We are taking a break from recording for a bit. So this week is going to be a clip from a previously unreleased recording where we go on about recurring dreams we've had. After that, we'll post some other classic episodes from the archive...

  10. Real Deal #18 - Anxiety (Country Boy Brewing Nacho Bait & State of Brewing Dry-Hopped Sour)

    This week, Branden and Jimmy share their experiences dealing with anxiety. Branden: Country Boy Brewing Nacho Bait Habanero Blonde Ale Jimmy: State of Brewing Dry-Hopped Sour How did we end up on this topic? Listen to Happy Hour #18 to find out. Content Advisory: explicit language, alcohol

  11. Happy Hour #18 - Buckets, Birds, and Ligers

    Jimmy and Branden are back at it again -- drinking and talking about stuff going on. This week, topics include: - Jimmy willing buckets into existence - Lexington gives away beer for COVID vaccines - Alcohol is bad for you - Could you fight 6 birds at once? - Befriending crows - Ligers and Tigons…

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  12. Real Deal #17 - Conspiracies 2 (Rheingeist Sunspun Shandy & Quaff ON! Common Necessity)

    More conspiracies or the paranormal? Jimmy and Branden have a few drinks and give their take on aliens, ghosts, multiple universes, bigfoot, and more on this week's Real Deal. Branden: Rheingeist Sunspun Shandy Jimmy: Quaff ON! Common Necessity Hazelnut Coffee Stout How did we get to this topic?...

  13. Happy Hour #17 - Lexington Bars, Leo DiCaprio is Unrecognizable, Gas Shortage

    Note: We mention Demi Lovato and their new project on Peacock. This episode was recorded before Demi announced that their preferred pronouns are they/them. After a long week and weekend, Branden and Jimmy got together and drank while talking about the news and stuff. They kind of talked about…

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  14. Real Deal #16 - Siblings (Ethereal Brewing Throwback Pilsner & Upland Brewing Co. Patio Cat)

    After Branden and Jimmy forgot they start the Real Deal talking about their beers, the two discuss their experiences with having siblings. Mostly just sharing anecdotes about their respective sisters. Branden: Ethereal Brewing Throwback Pilsner Jimmy: Upland Brewing Co. Patio Cat Content…

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  15. Happy Hour #16 - The Noid, Paul vs. Mayweather, The Gates Divorce

    It's a Branden and Jimmy Happy Hour. We're drinking and talking about stuff that happened this week, including: - Car accidents - Lexington bans conversion therapy - Walking tours of historically Black neighborhoods in Indianapolis - The Olympics bans BLM - Ohio Valley Wrestling comes to Kentucky...

  16. Real Deal #15 - Friends (Brooklyn Bel Air Sour & Leinenkugel Summer Shandy)

    This special brunch recording leads Branden and Jimmy to talk about friendship. Being friends, having friends, meeting up with old friends... Branden: Brooklyn Brewery Bel Air Sour Jimmy: Leinenkugel Summer Shandy How did we get here? Listen to Happy Hour #15 to find out. Content Advisory…

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  17. Happy Hour #15 - Caiman Facts, The NFL Draft, Christopher Grace

    Our first "brunch episode" is an interesting one as we drink, try to wake up, and talk about some recent topics, including: - Animals run wild in Lexington - Indianapolis is ablaze - Made-up medical facts about honey - Levar Burton as the new spokesman for Aviation Gin - The NFL draft - The...

  18. Real Deal #14 - Fears (Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA & Bud Light Lemonade)

    In this classic episode from the summer of 2020, Jimmy and Branden discuss some of their fears, anxiety, and getting through it all. There's also some decent conversation about Moose Cholak and Jerry O'Connell. Branden: Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA Jimmy: Bud Light Lemonade Content...

  19. Happy Hour #14 - Wild Buffalos, Taco Bell, and PB&J

    This week's Happy Hour is formatted a little different due to some travel, but Jimmy and Branden are still drinking and talking about recent news and things, including: - Buffalos on the lose! - The Indianapolis 500 opening up to spectators - How I Met Your Father - Taco Bell using plastic as a...

  20. Real Deal #13 - Camping (Country Boy Keeneland Spring Lager & Sun King Orange Vanilla Sunlight)

    After an extended conversation about bad beer, Jimmy and Branden discuss a little about their camping history and some of their joint camping adventures. Branden: Country Boy Brewing Keeneland Spring Lager Jimmy: Sun King Brewery Orange Vanilla Sunlight Cream Ale Listen to Happy Hour #13 to find...

  21. Happy Hour #13 - Water Beds, J&J Vaccine Oopsie, and Jeopardy Guest Hosts

    Please Note: This episode was recorded during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Any statements that were made at the time of recording may not necessarily reflect our current opinions of the situation. Please stay safe and healthy! This week during Happy Hour, Jimmy and Branden talk about some…

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  22. Real Deal #12 - Conspiracies (Sun King Brewing Pachanga & Rhinegeist Brewery Swizzle)

    Jimmy and Branden discuss some of their favorite conspiracy theories including: birds, UFOs, and flat earth. Branden: Rhinegeist Brewery Swizzle Jimmy: Sun King Brewing Pachanga How did we land on conspiracies? Listen to Happy Hour #12 to find out. Content Advisory: alcohol, explicit language

  23. Happy Hour #12 - Duck Fights, DMX, and Elon Musk

    Join our weekly happy hour with Branden and Jimmy as we discuss the week's highlights including: - Saving ducks and dogs - Indiana rescinds their mask mandate - Texas sports are at 100% attendee capacity - Canadian football and curling - Matt Gaetz galivanting with sex traffickers - Heinz ketchup...

  24. Real Deal #11 - Working Out & Wellness Stuff (Falls City Beer Sun Streak IPA & Fountain Square Workingman's Pilsner)

    Branden and Jimmy try to talk about Health and Wellness...it's really more about working out and focusing on the small things that we can control. Branden: Falls City Beer Sun Streak I.P.A (Our most okayist review to date) Jimmy: Fountain Square Brew Co. Workingman's Pilsner Content Advisory:...

  25. Happy Hour #11 - Satan Shoes, White Chocolate, and April Fool's

    Note: Branden had some troubles while doing new audio testing...we apologize for the sound quality. Jimmy and Branden try to figure out a topic for this week's Real Deal while drinking and discussing some of the following events: - Kevin Durant and comedian Michael Rapaport's dm exchange - The…

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  26. Real Deal #10 - Jobs [Part 2] (Braxton Brewing Garage Beer & Colt 45)

    Part 2 of Jimmy and Branden's conversation about their job histories. Listen to Part 1 of 'Jobs' here. Branden: Braxton Bewring Co. Garage Beer Jimmy: Colt 45 Malt Liquor Shout out to Huracan Botanicals Soap! Learn more about at the Huracan Botanicals Etsy page. Content Advisory: explicit…

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  27. Happy Hour #10 - More Sexual Misconduct, Black Muppets, and Jelly-filled Munchkins

    The news this week was awful, but Jimmy and Branden are going to cover it anyway. Topics include: - Deshaun Watson's sexual misconduct allegations and the NFL's response - Sesame Street introduces a Black muppet family - Are models getting paid to seduce Novak Djokovic? - To deodorize or not to...

  28. Real Deal #9 - Jobs [Part 1] (Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale & Bier Brewery Redrum Irish Red)

    Jimmy and Branden talk about jobs they've had in the past. Bad jobs, good jobs, and what their ideal careers may look like. This is part 1 of a 2-part topic (mostly because Branden rambles). Branden: Dogfish Head SeaQunch Ale Jimmy: Bier Brewery Redrum Irish Red Content Advisory: explicit…

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  29. Happy Hour #9 - Sports, Lunar Sperm Banks, and Stop Being Racist!

    There's a lot going on right now, so why not join Jimmy and Branden as they start drinking and discussing last week's news, including: - March Madness (and Jimmy's prop bets) - Andy Dalton Bears down - XFL/CFL merger - Racist sports announcers - #StopAsianHate - More about our decrepit social...

  30. Real Deal #8 - Minimalism (Rhinegeist Truth IPA & 18th Street Brewery Sex and Candy)

    Branden and Jimmy talk about minimalism and actually record it this time. Later on, Jimmy gets heated talking about a classic novel. Branden: Rhinegeist Truth IPA Jimmy: 18th Street Brewery Sex and Candy Content Advisory: Explicit language, alcohol

  31. Happy Hour #8 - Grandpas, Racist Royals, and Potato Tacos

    Let's start drinking. This week Jimmy and Branden cover a range of topics before getting to the Real Deal, including: - Dziadzia (jaja) vs. The Train - Becoming a gymnastics expert - Watching curling at a biker bar - Desexualizing potatoes and rabbits - Are royals racist? (hint: probably) - Happy...

  32. Real Deal #7 - As Seen In Real Life (Triton Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Milk Stout & Against the Grain A Beer)

    Jimmy and Branden start by talking about codeswitching and then get into crazy things we've seen happen in our day-to-day life. Branden: Against the Grain A Beer Super American Premium Lager Jimmy: Triton Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Milk Stout Content Advisory: Explicit language, alcohol

  33. Happy Hour #7 - Uncle Moe, Our Lady of Thirst, and Sexual Awakenings

    Jimmy and Branden begin drinking a start talking about what's going on in the world...eventually. This week, we cover: - Uncle Moe - Catholic art critiques - Sexual awakenings due to 90s TV shows - The Pope goes to Iraq - Why you should probably avoid Texas for a while - WWE personalities running...

  34. Real Deal #6 - Education (Lexington Brewing Co. Mammoth White Ale, Indiana City Brewing Co. Bramble Fruit, & Lexington Brewing Co. Kentucky Maple Barrel Stout)

    This week, Branden, Jimmy, and Dr. Chloe discuss education and their experiences with the education system. Branden: Lexington Brewing Co. Mammoth White Ale Jimmy: Indiana City Brewing Co. Bramble Fruit Fruited Berliner Weisse Dr. Chloe: Lexington Brewing Co. Kentucky Maple Barrel Stout Content...

  35. Happy Hour #6 - Dog Talk, School Hackers, Costumes...and a DOCTOR!

    Branden and Jimmy are joined by special guest, Dr. Professor Mrs. Chloe Math Urbanski Wawrzinak (Branden's wife). Join us this week as she tolerates us, and we share our thoughts on several topics and news stories, including: - One of Jimmy's dog helping adventures - Lady Gaga's dognapping -...

  36. Real Deal #5 - Cars (DuClaw Brewing Co. Sour Me Unicorn Farts & Social Club Seltzer)

    Note: This episode was originally recorded during the summer of 2020. We're releasing it here due to audio issues after recording Happy Hour #5. The poor sound quality is an issue we have since fixed. Branden takes a tumble...then we discuss our first cars, car accidents, and a race to retrieve...

  37. Happy Hour #5 - Chili con carne and how to not be a d*ck

    Jimmy and Branden start drinking and talking about what's going on in the world, including: - What Jimmy knows about hollandaise sauce, show tunes, and chili con carne - The best vacation spots in Cancun, according to Ted Cruz - Gun rights - Why Jimmy's going to hell because of a bad chicken...

  38. Real Deal #4 - Food (West Sixth Pay It Forward Coco Porter & Indiana City Shadow Boxer Oatmeal Stout)

    Jimmy and Branden talk about foods they don't like, plant-based alternatives, and sauce. Branden: West Sixth Brewing Pay It Forward Cocoa Porter Jimmy: Indiana City Brewing Co. Shadow Boxer Oatmeal Stout Content Advisory: explicit language, alcohol

  39. Happy Hour #4 - Pancakes, Public School, and Our Man Mitch

    Did Jimmy's co-worker meet an angel? Find out as we start drinking and discussing what's going on in the world during this week's Happy Hour. Join us and you'll also hear our thoughts on: - Trump's second impeachment trial - Pepsico finally says goodbye to Aunt Jemima - The Gorilla Glue Girl…

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  40. Real Deal #3 - Proud Dog Dads (Country Boy Brewing Halfway Home & Fountain Square Beer Co. Preacher's Daughter)

    This week Jimmy and Branden get drunk and ramble on about their dogs Molly and Jack, past dogs, as well as lost and found pets in our area. Branden: Country Boy Brewing Halfway Home American Pale Ale Jimmy: Fountain Square Beer Co. Preacher's Daughter Amber Content Advisory: explicit language,...

  41. Happy Hour #3 - Pooping, politics, and introducing our pups

    Join us during our weekly Happy Hour as we discuss pooping problems, problematic politics, and pets. - What would you poop your pants for? - Why can't Branden poop in his house? - Marjorie Taylor Greene sucks - What's wrong with our political system? - The origins of Turtle Pie - Our Super Bowl...

  42. Real Deal #2 - Personal Finances (Quaff ON! Peanut Butter Busted Knuckle & West Sixth Pack Away Lager)

    Join us as we (drunkenly) discuss personal finances, stonks, budgeting, minimalism, and more. From growing up with very little money, to over-indulging when we got our first jobs and nearing financial freedom as we mature. Branden: West Sixth Brewing Pack Away Vienna Lager Jimmy: Quaff ON! Peanut...

  43. Happy Hour #2 - Branden grinds, young Jimmy was a riot, and protests across Europe

    Please Note: This episode was recorded during the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic. Any statements that were made at the time of recording may not necessarily reflect our current opinions of the situation. Please stay safe and healthy! Join us during our weekly Happy Hour as we discuss impactful...

  44. Real Deal #1 - College Drinking (Stone Brewing Xocoveza & Middle Sister Moscato)

    In our first Real Deal episode, Jimmy and Branden briefly discuss drinking in college (nostalgia, anti-nostalgia, stupid decisions) and what it taught us. What're we drinking? Branden: Middle Sister California Moscato Jimmy: Stone Brewing Xocoveza Content Advisory: explicit language, alcohol

  45. Happy Hour #1 - Early COVID life, status of the XFL, and drinking in college

    Please Note: This episode was recorded in early 2020 before much was known about the global COVID-19 pandemic. Any statements that were made at the time of recording may not necessarily reflect our current opinions of the situation. Please stay safe and healthy! Join us for our (poorly recorded)...

  46. Welcome to Wasted Information

    What's wasted information all about? Not a whole lot. Join Jimmy and Branden as they sit around drinking while talking about life and their beer. Follow Wasted Information Podcast on Instagram @wastedinfo or email us at [email protected].

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