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Appetite For Discussion is a completely non-scripted unedited discussion with interesting guest,friends,family,and complete strangers! The podcast is about connecting with people to learn from one another with no judgement and no rules.

Brandon Crouch


    • May 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 131 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS

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    Ep 88: Master Sergeant Shawn Patrick was member of one of the first elite Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MarSoc), THE MARINE RAIDERS.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 62:09


    Shawn spent 20 years as a Marine, he received the Bronze Star with Combat V for Valor, Purple Heart, and a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V for Valor before retiring as a Master Sergeant in July of 2015. Shawn also he worked in construction, advancing to a skilled Concrete Finisher. After his retirement from the Marine Corp, Shawn took his talents as an effective leader and communicator and founded The Raider Company. Also, Shawn's and his units story was turned into a book and a seven-part HBO miniseries focusing on the first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of Shawn's elite unit of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion. The book and mini series found on HBOS is called Generation Kill. www.theraidercompany generationkill.com  

    Ep 84: Fireside chat with John Gallina

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 84:55


    On this episode, I interview John Gallina, CEO and Co-Founder of Purple Heart Homes, and currently running for NC House. We talk about a little of everything, but most importantly, why he chose to take on politics, along with everything else on his plate.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Eagle Rare Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 25:52


    On this episode of Sips, Riffs N' Flix Kevin and I try Eagle Rare. Another bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Would we walk across the street for it?

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: The Burning Chair Bourbon Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 22:54


    roduced by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney of Savage & Cooke. The Burning Chair is the brand's bourbon made from bourbons distilled in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and were aged a minimum of 4 years in new, charred American oak. The blend of bourbons were then finished in wine barrels from Dave's Napa Valley cabernet projects. See if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Blade and Bow Bourbon Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 16:17


    The Blade and Bow story began with the founding of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in 1935, a Louisville icon and home to the fathers of bourbon.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 18:37


    On this episode we try Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve, and let you know if we would walk across the street for it, or not.

    Sips, Riffs N'Flix: limp Bizkit Still Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 19:11


    On this episode Kevin and I review the new Limo Bizit album Limp Bizkit Still Sucks. We were huge fans of the band years ago and lets see what we think and tell us what you think of the new album!

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Biolyte Melon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 9:40


    On this episode Kevin and I review the new Biolyte Flavor, Melon. Lets see if we like it and how we rank to the other flavors! https://drinkbiolyte.com

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Ranch Water Seltzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 24:44


    On this episode we review Ranch Water Seltzer. This beverage is endorsed by Ryan Bingham the musician and actor (on Yellowstone) which we are huge fans of. See if Kevin and I rate the 4 flavors of Ranch Water and if we would walk across the street for it.

    Jamerican Rum Review with Zeb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 25:00


    On this episode Kevin and I are on location at Old Nick Farm and Distillery with Zeb Williams. Zeb always had a dream to one day have his own Jamaican style rum. Made from 100% fancy molasses and distilled in a traditional Caribbean style rum still, Zeb brings you his version of Jamaican Rum. Zeb likes to say that it is "American made, Jamaican Inspired." www.oldnickwhiskey.com

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Island Boy Spoof-Check out the video on the Appetite For Discussion Youtube Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 0:42


    Ep 81: Billy Buck Radio Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 63:31


    On this episode we get to learn about Billy Buck and how he got into radio over 40 years ago. How radio has changed through the years and Radio is not dead! Listen to his radio station locally on 550am and 92.9FM.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Guarantees by Atmosphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 16:50


    On this episode Kevin introduces me to the song Guarantees by Atmosphere. Do you know who that is? If not, check it out for yourself and tell us what you think. 

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix- Old Nick Williams Carolina Bourbon Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 11:24


    On this episode Kevin and I review some good ol' Carolina Bourbon Whiskey from Old Nick Williams Whiskey Distillery. Its a distillery out of Lewisville, NC. See if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it? Check them out at www.oldnickwhiskey.com 

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: End of Days-Rum from Wilmington, NC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 12:01


    Kevin and I sip on a Rum distilled in Wilmington, NC, an award winning rum made 100% from Molasses and Raw Cane Sugar. Would we walk across the street for it? www.eoddistillery.com

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Dos Primos Tequila

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 17:17


    On this episode Kevin and I try Dos Primos tequila. The tequila was dreamed up by cousins Jeff Worn and Thomas Rhett, who wanted to create a tequila that blended Mexican tradition with southern sensibility. Lets see if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it? www.dosprimostequila.com

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Bob Ross Netflix Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 9:22


    On this episode we discuss the new Netflix documentary Bob Ross Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed. Watch it and be prepared to be shocked!

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Strawberry Milkshake Beer by Goose Island Beer Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 22:00


    Kevin and I try the limited edition Strawberry Milkshake Beer by Goose Island Beer Company. Sold exclusively at Sheetz.

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    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Corazone Tequila

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 24:35


    On this episode Kevin and I try a Tequila called Corazone. Find out if we would walk across the street for it. 

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Esoteric by Ironroot Republic Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 24:35


    On this episode Kevin and I try another IronRoot Republic Spirt called Esoteric . This half bourbon and half whiskey blend is only known to their staff and is a secret. It is so secret that the blend changes yearly.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Greta Van Fleet and Larceny Bourbon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 36:18


    On this episode Kevin and I talk about the new Greta Van Fleet album Battle at Gardens Gate. WE also sip in Larceny Bourbon and review it as well. 

    Christian Webb: CEO and Co-Founder Business Marketing Solutions Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 63:47


    CEO and Co-Founder of Business Marketing Solutions Group, Christian Webb stops by the podcast. We discuss how marketing your business and brand is ever changing and what the future of marketing looks like. To learn more about BMSG and what they can offer look them up at www.businessmarketingsolutionsgroup.com

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Dewar's Blended Scotch and Chivas Regal 12 year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 27:02


    On this episode Kevin and I try Dewar's blended Scotch Whisky and Chivas Regal 12 year. Lets see if Kevin is a Scotch fan?

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: John Holman of Holman Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 52:44


    On this episode John Holman founder of Holman Distillery, stops by to discuss how Holman Distillery is reviving Apple Jack back to its roots. and was once the everyday drink for most Americans. John also shares that he is the only commercial producer of traditional Apple Jack in the world! Thats right, THE WORLD! https://www.holmandistillery.com info@alcohollery.com https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/dining/drinks/applejack.html

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Your Honor (Showtime Limited Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 10:20


    On this episode Kevin and I discuss the awesome showtime limited series Your Honor staring Bryan Cranston star from Breaking Bad.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Unveiling the New Biolyte Flavor: Tropical

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 7:34


    On this episode Kevin and I unveil the new flavor of Biolyte, Tropical. Do we love it?

    Co-Founder of Backstage Coffee Roasters- Rick Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 82:46


    On this episode Rick Roman CO Founder of Backstage Coffee Roasters shares their story of how he and his business partner spun their passion for coffee into a business during the lockdown. We also learn more information about the foundation they are supporting called The Roadie Clinic. For more information search www.theroadieclinic.com IG: backstagecoffeeroasters FB: Backstage Coffee Roasters www.backstagecoffeeroasters.com www.theraodieclinic.com Show Supporters: www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Jameson Irish Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 13:32


    On this episode Kevin and I review Jameson Irish Whiskey. Would we walk across the street for it? 

    Ep 78: Forged in Fire Champion Glayden Carney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 53:59


        On this episode local Statesville native and Season 7 Ep: 35 Forged in Fire Champion Glayden Carney stops by the show to discuss his experience on the show and how he became a blades smith. You can follow Glayden on IG at gc_blacksmithing   Show Supporters: www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Blackened Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 16:36


    On this episode Kevin and I review BLACKENED an award-winning, super-premium whiskey collaboration from late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: CEO Jesslyn Rollins of BIOLYTE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 34:34


    On this episode Kevin and I interview the Jesslyn Rollins CEO of Biolyte. Jesslyn shares with us the incredible story of how Biolyte was created and how they have grown to where they are today. We also sample the Berry flavor for the first time with Jesslyn. drink biolyte.com

    Pharmacist Melinda Childress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 51:18


    On this episode Pharmacist and Drug Store owner Melinda Childress discuss the Covid-19 vaccine.  Show Supporters: www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Teremana Tequila

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 21:14


    On this episode Kevin and I review Dwayne The Rock Johnson's tequila Teramana. This was recommended and given to us from our listeners Pete and Autumn Mahaffey.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Southern Comfort Egg Nog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 16:48


    On this episode Kevin tries Egg Nog for the first time ever! We try it with and without bourbon. Tell us what your favorite Christmas drink is.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Coquito

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 13:02


    On this episode Kevin and I try a fans request of her homemade Coquito. Coquito meaning "Little Coconut" in Spanish is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico.

    Ep 24: Sips, Riffs N' Flix- Old Grand Dad and Home Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 30:18


    On this episode Walker Hamm of the Pig and Pickle Podcast made a recommendation we try Old Grand Dad 80 proof. You can find The Pig and Pickle podcast on most podcasting platforms. We also share what our favorite home remedy for slight over indulging.

    Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Blackberry Whiskey from King's Family Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 15:14


    On this episode we try a whiskey that Kevin's neighbor and fans of the show gave him from there favorite from King's Family Distillery.        

    Ep 21: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: On location from Red Buffalo with Joe and Darren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 108:07


    On this episode Kevin and I sample all the in house beers at Red Buffalo with the Joe Bondi (owner) and Darren Holt (Brewmaster).

    Ep 20: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Who is Tyler Childress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 21:36


    Ep 19: 1792 Bourbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 23:23


    On this episode Kevin and I try 1792 Bourbon an Award winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

    Ep 18: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Van Halen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 27:27


    On this episode we discuss the passing of guitar legend and icon Eddie Van Halen. We also discover Kevin knows nothing about Van Halen and their music. Unbelievable!!!!

    Ep 17: Sips, Riffs, N' Flix: American Murder the Family Next Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 18:10


    Kevin and I discuss the Netflix documentary about the disappearance of Shannan Watts and her children. This documentary is horrific and tragic.

    Ep 16: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Rage Against the Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 20:03


    On this episode we discuss one of our favorite bands of all time Rage Against the Machine. We discuss our favorite songs, albums etc. 

    Ep 76: Josh Smith Political Director for the Professional Firefighters of North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 52:31


    Josh Smith stops by to discuss his roll with local, state and international firefighters. Firehouse Red IPA beer launch Wednesday October 14,2020 at Red Buffalo Brewing Co for the Statesville Professional Firefighters Association Charitable Fund. www.pffpnc.org Show Supporters: www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Dr. Tracy Gapin: Amazon Best Selling Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 48:23


    Dr. Tracy Gapin is a Board-certified Urologist, Men's Health Expert, Author, Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker. Dr. Gapin is now an Amazon Best Selling Author with his book, Male 2.0 Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality. You can order his book for free at drtracygapin.com FB: Smart Men's Health with Dr. Tracy Gapin Show Supporters. www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Ep 15: Sips Riffs, N' Flix- The Social Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 21:05


    Kevin and I discuss the disturbing and frighting documentary on Netflix called The Social Dilemma. 

    Amazon Best Selling Author Dr. Tracy Gapin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 50:32


    Dr. Tracy is a Board-certified Urologist, Men's Health Expert, Author, Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker. Dr. Gapin is now an Amazon Best Selling Author with his book, Male 2.0 Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality. You can order his book for free at drtracygapin.com FB: Smart Men's Health with Dr. Tracy Gapin Show Supporters. www.hunkajunkhauling.com Statesvegas Clothing Co Integrity Security Inc. FB: Tate Design Company

    Ep 14: Cobra Kai and Coors Banquet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 40:52


    On this episode Kevin and I discuss the hit Youtube/Netflix show Cobra Kai while enjoying Coors Banquet for the first time. 

    Ep 13: Sips, Riffs N' Flix- Ironroot Republic Distillery voted Worlds Best Bourbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 36:43


    This episode is a viewers choice all the way from Denison, TX. Iron Root Republic Bourbon was voted USA Today #1 Best Craft Whiskey Distillery by USA Today and voted the Worlds Best Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards. We have the Co-Owner Robert Likarish on the podcast to tell their incredible story of how they started the distillery, the history behind Denison, the name Iron Root Republic and a little history on how Texas helped France and wine. www.ironrootrepublic.com FB: Ironroot Republic Distillery IG: ironrootrepublic

    Ep 12: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Our Favorite Movie Soundtrack of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 16:47


    Ep 11: Sips, Riffs N' Flix: Bulleit Bourbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 15:25


    On this episode, Kevin and I try a Bulleit Bourbon brought to us by a fan and friend Josh Jones. Kevin and I also try a new way of trying bourbon suggested to us by a listener.

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