AppleSauced

In this therapeutic episode we share our top three pet peeves and James talks about his exciting new toy. Beer: Cold War by Manhattan Project Brewing Co.

Get under the covers with James, Michael and Clay as we chat about our favorite cover songs of all time. Beer: Amber by Alstadt Brewing

Today we chat about Artificial Intelligence with our good friend Derek Chapin. Beer: Amstel Light Guest: Derek Chapin

Back after a winter break! On today's entertaining episode, we chat about British pubs, the hit Apple TV show Severance and house hunting all while drinking a decidedly dodgy beer. Beer: Blood Orange Gosa by Armor Brewing Co.

It's the AppleSauced Christmas special! Find out what exciting gifts we gave to each other and hear tales of Christmas cheer such as the Dead Rabbits of Downing Drive. Plus, we play Monopoly Costco edition! Beer: Shiner Holiday Cheer and Blood and Honey Light

On this special Thanksgiving episode we interview college freshperson Mirabai Munton. Michael shares his exciting technology news and Mirabai tells a hilarious story about her fake boyfriend. Guest: Mirabai Munton Beer: Fog of War by Armor Brewing

The chaps discuss scary movies. James and Clay are stunned to discover that Michael watches a certain movie every year. Michael shares some exciting updates to the new Mac operating system and Wheeler shares a report on his recent trip to the new COSM venue. Beer: Kirin Ichiban by Kirin Brewery Company

It's been a VERY busy few months since we last chatted, dear listener. Join us as we share all the life changes, trips and fun summer happenings. For your entertainment pleasure, we employ various accents and voices in an amusing game while drinking beer. Beer: Magical Pils by Pinthouse Brewing

On today's episode, we interview Matthew Clark and do a deep dive into improv comedy theater. We drink a beer, but is it a lemon? Guest: Matthew Clark (@thelaughsupper)
Beer: Neomorph by Armor Brewing Company

On today's episode we interview Emmy award winning musician and composer, Michael Cooke. Guest: Michael Cooke Beer: What Are the Odds by Four Bullets Brewing

Today we are joined by Escape Room aficionado Matt Willis who shares tales and tips about this exciting pastime. Then we kick-off a new season of the AI generated radio play, The Magic Chalice. Guest: Matt Willis Beer: Going Dark by Armor Brewing Company

It's a New Year and we celebrate by opening belated Christmas gifts from Clay... and they were worth the wait. On this month's episode, Clay and James exchange very contrasting WatchDog experiences. There is a conversation about devices we love and a major decision is made about the Cursed Chalice - Season 2. Beer: Milk Stout by Left Hand Brewery

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our dear listeners! Clay, James and Michael drink a strong beer and exchange gifts in the presence of their families. We then invite you all to enjoy the true gift of the season: the complete, unabridged radio murder mystery play, The Cursed Chalice. Beer: Wintervention by Peticolas Brewing Co.

The amazing, stunning conclusion to our ChatGPT-written murder mystery radio play The Cursed Chalice. Plus Clay goes full sporty spice as he rejoices in the recent World Series success of his beloved Texas Rangers and James explains why it is good to have a proper camera. Beer: Celebration IPA by Sierra Nevada

Today's episode is a fun, ramble through several disparate topics. We talk about crappy national holidays, the Texas State Fair, Disney World and fun features on the recent Mac and iPhone updates. Plus, the penultimate episode of The Cursed Chalice radio mystery play. Beer: Funnel Cake Ale by Community Beer Co

Michael tells the exciting story of his high speed blow out and James talks about his new electric car. Plus more stunning revelations in our AI-written radio murder mystery play The Cursed Chalice Beer: Drive Thru Red by Trader Joe's Brewing Company

On this fun-filled episode we share our bad date stories. Find out who threw up during their date, who threw up all over their date and who was out-drunk by their date. Plus a truly torrid twist in our radio mystery play. Beer: Don't Go Bacon My Heart by Revolver Brewing

James is troubled by a dream involving Michael and a hamburger. We chat about the new Apple headset thingamabob. There is a shocking twist in our murder mystery radio play. Beer: Geisterzug by Independence Brewing Co.

On today's episode we chat about the new Zelda and Jedi sequels. The Cursed Chalice murder mystery play goes down an interesting path. Plus, we put a slice of orange in our beer with fabulous results! Beer: Day Pass by Tubbs Brewery

Public indecency, vandalism, and milk chugging are just a few of the jolly naughty things Michael, James and Clay admit to on this episode of AppleSauced. Michael and Clay have bought themselves some new toys. There are some interesting new developments in Scene 4 of The Cursed Chalice murder mystery radio play. Beer: Great Hall Hefe by Pegasus City Brewery

Bo Gerard joins us for a fine evening of jokes. Find out what happens in Scene Three of our exciting AI-written murder-mystery radio play, The Stolen Chalice. Guest: Bo Gerard Beer: Hop To Be Square by Hop & Sting

Clay, James and Michael enjoy a fun evening playing virtual reality games and then drink a strong beer. Listen to the exciting opening scenes of our AI-written murder mystery play - The Cursed Chalice! Beer: Hop Unity - Green Edition by Community Beer CTRL-V: https://www.ctrlvarcade.com/location/plano

We look back at some of our favorite things from 2022 and look forward to the exciting new AppleSauced Murder Mystery Play. Beer: La Fin du Monde by Unibroue

After a delightful gift exchange, our festive episode gets crashed with a real emergency causing Michael to rush out the door! Fortunately Jelita is on hand to save the episode! Beer: Holiday Ale by New Belgium Brewing Company

On this Thanksgiving episode, Judge Wheeler delivers a stunning verdict. We drink beer, give thanks and discuss things including Twitter.  Beer: Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew IPA

Spooky real life ghost stories from Wheeler and Alves, but James is still not convinced. Plus our favorite scary movies and some (strong) pumpkin beer. It's a Halloween episode of AppleSauced! Beer: Pumpkinhead Ale by Shipyard Brewing Co. & 2022 Pumpkinator Imperial Stout by St. Arnold Brewing Co Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts

On this extended-length episode, we briefly acknowledge the Queen's demise before chatting about far more interesting things - video games.  Beer: Game On! By Level Beer Brewing

After enjoying splendid summer vacations, Clay, James and Michael reminisce about some of their favorite trips.  Beer: McGuire's Irish Red Ale Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts

Our exciting summer blockbuster episode begins with James smashing a beer glass before we hear big news from Michael and Clay. Conversation turns to summer movie reboots and amazing documentaries. Beer: El Chingon & La Chingona by Four Corners

We chat with Derek Chapin, CEO of MorningSave, about opening a first brick and mortar shop. James recounts a horrendous experience with Poo-Pourri.  Hosts: Michael Alves, James Munton, Clay Wheeler Guest: Derek Chapin Beer: The Company I Keep by Great Raft Brewing 

Michael bought a laser. Meanwhile, Clay and James both loved the Apple+ show, The Afterparty. Find out who absolutely crushes this week's quiz. Beer: Black Curtains by Peticolas Brewing

Michael, James and Clay chat with Carolyn Hestand Kennedy and discover some of the fascinating history surrounding Texas trees. Clay reveals his secret ambition to become a tree after he dies. Michael's Beer Report contains some troubling Icelandic words. Guest: Carolyn Hestand Kennedy - https://www.carolynhestand.com/ Beer: Icelandic Arctic Pale Ale by Einstök Ölgerð

James, Michael and Clay let the good times roll as they celebrate Mardi Gras and weather apps. Michael's Bock Report checks all the bocks! Beer: Mardi Gras Bock by Abita Brewing Co.

James, Michael and Clay chat about HBO's excellent series White Lotus, the Metaverse, Michael's new arcade machine and everything you ever wanted to know about Golden Ales. Beer: Big Wave Golden Ale by Kona Brewing Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app.

James and Michael are joined by Clay Wheeler to chat about our favorite things from the last 12 months. Guest: Clay Wheeler Beer: Ugly Sweater Holiday Spice Amber Ale by Tupps Brewery Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts

Bernadette Nason is an award-winning actor, voice-over artist, storyteller, author, and native Brit. Her solo presentations about growing up in England, and expatriate life have received rave reviews. In her latest book Stealing Baby Jesus: A Treasury of Ludicrous Attempts to Rescue Christmas, Bernadette blends humor and humanity, as she embarks on a compelling voyage—from 1960s Britain to present-day Texas—in search of an elusive Christmas she's not sure exists. In 2017, she held the dubious title: "Biggest Liar in Texas." Guest: Bernadette Nason Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Links: https://bernadettenason.com Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…  Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

After the tragic murder of his son, Glenn Hester joined a monastery, became a police officer, a magician and an expert on Bunco games. Tragedy struck again when his granddaughter was also murdered. Ultimately, however, his story is one of triumph as Glenn has dedicated his life to the service of others. Guest: Glenn Hester Beer: Shiner Hill Country Peach Wheat Ale - Spoetzl Brewery Links: https://www.policemagic.com Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…  Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

His Holiness, Dr. Rev. Daniel Kanter is an old friend to the podcast and is about to become our most frequent guest with his third appearance. David Dobkin is a new friend to the podcast. David is a director/writer and producer of wonderfully funny comedy movies such as Shanghai Knights, Wedding Crashers, and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Due to audio issues, we unfortunately lost some of the conversation, but I am sure you'll agree that what remains is pure interview gold.

Sam Bond is the best-selling, award-winning author of The Milkwood Murder series and The Cousins In Action series for middle grade readers. Sam was raised in a small village in England before moving to the States twenty-six years ago. She now lives in Austin, Texas with her two daughters and a dog named Sausage. Guest: Sam Bond Beer: Pilsner by Four Bullets Brewing Links: https://amzn.to/2B5vCAY https://www.sambondauthor.com

With worldwide box office hits such as Airplane!, Ruthless People, three Naked Guns, Phone Booth, A Walk In the Clouds, and the record-breaking Scary Movie 3 and 4 all to his credit, director/producer/writer David Zucker, has established himself among Hollywood’s (or at least Wisconsin’s) most successful filmmakers. Guest: David Zucker Beer: Take the Cannoli by Four Fathers Brewing Links: Before the Invention of Smiling

Turner Coats is the host and Dungeon Master for the Gimme Da Loot Podcast. He is a Gen X Dad who plays Dungeons & Dragons. Join us on a deep dive into this most wonderfully nerdy of worlds. Guest: Turner Coats Beer: Tart N Hoppy Saison by Bruz Beers Links: https://gmdlcast.com Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…  Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

Howard Allen is the Owner and creator of Maroon Sausage Company which is inspired by the diverse flavors of the Caribbean; in particular, the Jamaican flavor of jerk and the story of how the flavor came into being. James discovers that Michael has a big sausage problem. Guest: Howard Allen Beer: Apricot Blonde by Dry Dock Brewing Links: https://www.maroonsausage.com

As the daughter of an international con man, Ellie Shojar moved 30 times and lived in refugee camps in Germany before immigrating to the United States at the age of 15. After an 18-year journey studying psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, Ellie founded Peace Unleashed in order to share the inner peace strategies, tools, and processes that helped her become one of the most grounded and peaceful people living today. Guest: Ellie Shoja Beer: Long Snacks by Peculier Ales Links: https://www.peaceunleashed.com Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

Helen Chang is a community college economics professor who is running for Collin College Board of Trustees. She reveals the shocking story of mismanagement by the president of Collin Community College and how morale amongst staff at this once great institution is at an all-time low. Helen receives some excellent campaign advice from James and Michael, but is she prepared to do what it takes? Guest: Helen Chang Beer: Smithwick's by Guinness Links: https://helen4ccbot.com

Seven-time acrobatic dance champion, America’s Got Talent finalist and author of four books, David Paris survived a near death experience with COVID. After 30 days in a medical coma and 88 days in the hospital, he wrote about the journey is a new book entitled “A Covid Story.” Guest: David Paris Beer: Harp Premium Lager by Guinness Links: https://davidparisbook.com

Sharing his birthday with Fred Astaire, Matt Tolentino was born in 1985. Some say he was born 80 years too late and Matt has made it his life’s mission to perform and preserve pre-swing American popular music - hot jazz, ragtime, and the roots of swing. Guest: Matt Tolentino Beer: Hofbräu Dunkel by Hofbräuhaus München Links: Website - http://www.MattTolentino.com Instagram - @MattTolentino1927 Facebook- http://www.Facebook.com/MattTolentino1927

Fabian Garza was born and raised in Monclovas, Mexico and moved to the USA as a boy. In 2016 he gambled everything on a dream and walked away from a successful career. With a loan from his father, and with the full support of his wife, he took the leap on opening his own family catering business in Dallas TX. He named the new company after his hometown. In a short time, Monclovas Catering has become one of the highest rated wedding and corporate caterers in the area. Fabian is also one of Michael's former students and we hear the grim details of Michael's classroom fury. Guest: Fabian Garza Beer: Indio by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Links: https://www.monclovascatering.com

Rev. Catharine Clarenbach is a Unitarian Universalist minister and an initiate in the Stone Circle Tradition of Wicca. We are delighted she has returned to the podcast after our first conversation got a little derailed, but that's okay. Guest: Rev. Catharine Clarenbach Beer: Shiner Weisse 'n' Easy by Spoetzl Brewery Links: https://thewayoftheriver.com

Dr. Chéri Phillips is macroeconomist and economics professor at State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland. This fascinating conversation covers race, gender, the pandemic, and climate change. James and Michael consider their options with the Prisoner's Dilemma. Guest: Dr. Chéri Phillips Beer: Montucky Cold Snack by Montucky Cold Snacks Links: Instagram: @drcheriphillips Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…  Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

Craig Mitchell is a comedian/actor who once weighed almost 400lbs. Craig shares how he lost 100 lbs and controlled his Type 2 diabetes on his YouTube channel "Off The Cuff: Healthy Cooking w/ Craig Mitchell." The show features low carb recipes, comedy bits and special guests. We also chat about Craig's stand-up comedy career. Guest: Craig Mitchell Beer: Coffee Roasters by Uhl's Brewing Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffHealthyCookingwithCraigMitchell Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer…  Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

Alina is a competitive pole dancer who has won several competitions. Before her first pole dance class, she couldn't do a single sit-up nor pull up. Just three months later she was able to incorporate an air walk at her first competition. Michael and James decide what type of pole would suit them. James is delighted to discover he possesses a genetic advantage to becoming a superior pole dancer. Guest: Alina Beer: El Dorado APA by Finkel & Garf Brewing Company Links: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIuMScpByAK/?igshid=dqh0s72yl54x