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A podcast for the people, by the people shall not perish! We will not go quietly into the night, we will not go down without a pint! Breaking down all impasses, we will not stop till we've reached the masses! We are...Gathering of Fools! Brought to you by David Hammer and Thad Crosier.

David Hammer


    • May 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES


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    Be Kind Crossover with Amanda Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 105:55


    Be Kind Description: Hey guys! This week Dave from Gathering of Fools.  So we thought, why not come together for a two-for-one episode!? We talk about how we attach to certain people, the program for nutrition that I just started called Kickstart, and some life updates!

    Blake Thompson - Life and the Pursuit of Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 92:18


    Blake Thompson comes on! Dave and Blake discuss...well, life.  What it really means to be WEALTHY in life!

    P.J. Hammer - Nursing in todays world, Marvel Universe, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 130:39


    Dave's brother, P.J., joins him in the studio!  They talk about being an ER nurse in todays world, the new Marvel shows on Disney, books, and more!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 13 - The Barrel Proof Tasting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 98:11


    The Bastards are back and were going all big boys!  Featuring Larceny Barrel Proof, 1792 Full Proof, Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A119, Elijah Craig Barrel A120, and Stagg Jr! 

    MMA Fools ep. 30 - UFC Fight Night Edwards vs Muhammad Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 46:01


    Brandon and Kyle take over and recap UFC Fight Night Edwards vs Muhammad.

    Amanda Gill - The One You Feed Labs?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 63:15


    Amanda and I announce the start of a new business venture, The One You Feed Labs!  Of course we hit some other hot topics, like open relationships?!  Check it out!

    MMA Fools ep. 29 - UFC 259 Blachowicz vs Adesanya Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 62:44


    The Fools recap UFC 259 Blachowicz vs Adesanya!  Including Nunes vs Anderson and Yan vs Sterling!  Then we go over upcoming fight cards!

    The Iceman Tony Johnson - Side Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 109:47


    Tony comes on and we talk about his brand new podcast, Side Missions, and more. You can find Side Missions on Spotify!

    MMA Fools ep. 28 - UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs Lewis and Rozenstruik vs Gane Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 69:18


    Back in the studio to recap the past two UFC Fight Nights, Blaydes vs Lewis and Rozenstruik vs Gane! We also preview the stacked UFC 259 Blachowicz vs Adesanya!

    MMA Fools ep. 27 - UFC 258 Usman vs Burns Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 65:12


    UFC 258 Usman vs Burns Recap!  UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs Lewis Preview!

    Kyle Miniefield - Comics, Movies, and Digital Creation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 111:54


    Kyle Miniefield is a digital creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch as Viva_La_Miniefield.  Check him out, like, and follow!

    MMA Fools ep. 26 - UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Volkov Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 79:54


    UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Volkov Recap.  UFC 258 Usman vs Burns Preview!

    Hannah Piko - Sobriety and Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 91:14


    My sister jumps on the mic, and for the most part we talk about sobriety.  She lives the 100% sober life ,and I have been working towards a healthier relationship with alcohol. We also hit diets, exercise, and the usual wellness conversations that we have when we get together.  Always love talking to Hannah, hope you guys enjoy!

    Amanda Gill - The Break Up Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 98:27


    This episode was actually recorded in November of 2020. The release was delayed for many reasons.  Amanda had very recently gone through a break up.  Shortly before this episode was recorded we were talking about setting her up with her own podcast. She told me she wanted to announce the podcast on GoF during an episode where we discussed her break up.  She expressed that she really just wanted to share the emotions she was going through and how she was dealing with them.  I had to ask her if she was sure she wanted to do this while it was still so fresh and while she was still so vulnerable.  She decided that was, in fact, the sole reason she wanted to proceed.  She wanted people to know that they were not alone in these feelings.  We ended up talking about some of the pitfalls inside hurtful relationships and how...maybe...they could be better dealt with.  I admire her for being willing to put herself out there so openly when so many would not.  I hope her story helps some of you dealing with recent or past break ups.  I know it helped me see the idea of relationships in a different light. 

    Gathering of Fools - Chris Courtnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 82:35


    Chris Courtnell is a native of England who moved to the United States when he was 22 years old.  We tell drinking stories, talk about our experiences in foreign countries, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 25 - UFC 257 Dustin Porier vs Conor McGregor recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 66:50


    The Fools are back! We're recapping UFC 257 Dustin Porier vs Conor McGregor!

    MMA Fools ep. 24 - UFC Fight Night Chiesa vs Magny Preview and Holloway vs Kattar Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 45:46


    Dave and Nicolette sit down for an impromptu episode to cover the Holloway vs Kattar fight card and preview Chiesa vs Magny!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 12 - Wild Turkey Longbranch, Willet Pot Still Reserve, and Knob Creek 15 Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 82:43


    The Bastards are finally back!  New studio, and new format included.  Were cutting down the time by reviewing fewer bourbon and episode!  This week we have Wild Turkey Longbranch, Willet Pot Still Reserve, and Knob Creek 15 Year!

    MMA Fools ep. 23 - UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Kattar Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 112:46


    The UFC is finally coming back , and that means the MMA Fools are back! We preview UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Kattar, and go over all the UFC news from the past couple weeks!

    Gathering of Fools is back with Brandon Burnett!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 122:32


    The flagship show is finally back!  Brandon comes on and we hit all the important topics! Religion, Capitol storming, conspiracy theories, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 22 - End of the Year Recap and our MMA Fools UFC Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 139:23


    On this episode we recap UFC Fight Night Thompson vs Neal, answer fan questions, and give out our first annual MMA Fool Awards!

    MMA Fools ep. 21 - UFC 256 Figueiredo vs Moreno Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 151:27


    After a long lay off due to Dave testing positive for COVID-19, we are finally back!  WE recap UFC 256 Figueiredo vs Moreno, and preview the up coming UFC Fight Night Thompson vs Neal!

    MMA Fools ep. 20 - UFC 255 FIGUEIREDO vs PEREZ RECAP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 215:49


    UFC 255 Figueiredo vs Perez Recap! Preview upcoming UFC Events!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 11 ft. Manny and Brady - Redwood, Old Carter, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 169:38


    Manny Manfresca and Brady Bolger join us for an amazing tasting!  Featuring Redwood Blended Whiskey, Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 22, Remus Special Reserve, Uncle Nearest 1856, Old Carter Bourbon, and Noah Mills!

    MMA Fools ep. 19 - UFC Fight Night Felder vs Dos Anjos Recap, and UFC 255 preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 129:58


    The Fools recap UFC Fight Night Felder vs Dos Anjos, and preview UFC 255 Figueiredo vs Perez!

    MMA Fools 18 - UFC Fight Night Santos vs Teixeira Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 126:08


    The Fools are back and we break down all the action from UFC Fight Night Santos vs Teixeira!

    MMA Fools ep. 17 UFC Fight Night Silva vs Hall Recap - Santos vs Teixeira Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 114:28


    The Fools are back and we are recapping what is expected to be the last fight of the legendary Anderson Silva's career!  The rest of the card as well.  We line up our ideas for future fights, hits some news, and close with a preview of UFC Fight Night Santos vs Teixeira!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 10 - Angel Envy, Devils Anse's, and more! ft Pat Spiess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 156:35


    The Bastards are back with Patrick and Tommy 2 Phones in tow!  We put 6 bourbons through the ringer including Angels Envy and Devils Anse's!  We also find Dave's new bourbon hate!

    MMA Fools ep. 16 UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 150:37


    We are back to recap the biggest card of the year, UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje!  We preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night Hall vs Silva, oh, and we've asked Nicolette to become a permanent member of the crew!

    MMA Fools ep. 15 UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje Preview ft. Nicolette Devore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 123:22


    We are short one Kyle, and introduce our first guest, Nicolette Devore.  We preview the fight card of the year, UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje!  

    MMA Fools Ep. 14 - UFC Fight Night Moraes vs Sandhagen Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 142:13


    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 9 ft Jeff Sommers and Tommy 2 Phones - Stagg Jr, EH Taylor Straight Rye, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 128:43


    The original Bastards are back and we have an amazing tasting for you!

    MMA Fools Ep. 13 - UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 155:19


    UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Recap, and Fight Night preview!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 8 ft. Brady Bolger - Knob Creek 12 yr, Makers Mark Cask Strength, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 133:09


    Steve's son, Brady, joins us for a random line up featuring Knob Creek 12 year, Makers Mark Cask Strength, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 12 - UFC Fight Night Covington vs Woodley Recap and UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Preview. Khamzat Chimaev!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 184:45


    We recap UFC Fight Night Covington vs Woodley, including the impressive Khamzat Chimaev!  We Also preview UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 11 -UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Sakai and Waterson vs Hill recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 146:07


    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 7 - Rye Whiskey tasting ft. Manny Manfresca

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 176:42


    Manny joins us for the long awaited Rye Whiskey tasting! Featuring Willet, Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye, Sazerac, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 10 - UFC Fight Night Munhoz vs Edgar and Smith vs Rakic Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 131:42


    The boys are back! We recap the last two fight nights, preview the next, and hit some news!

    MMA Fools ep. 9 - UFC 252 Miocic vs Cormier Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 129:13


    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 6 - Blood Oath Pact 6, Stagg Jr, and more! ft. BJ Nurczyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 181:34


    BJ joins us for an epic tasting featuring Blood Oath Pact 6, Stagg Jr, and more!

    MMA Fools ep. 8 - UFC Fight Night Lewis vs Oleinik Recap / UFC 252 Miocic vs Cormier Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 117:53


    The crew is back!  We recap Fight Night Lewis vs Oleinik, and preview the upcoming UFC 252 Miocic vs Cormier card!

    Bastards of Bourbon ep. 5 - Budget Bottle Tasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 151:55


    The Bastards of Bourbon are back!  In this episode we are subjecting our pallets to bottles $25 and under, so you don't have to!  Well let you know which ones you should have on your shelf!

    MMA Fools ep. 7 - UFC Fight Night Whittaker vs Till Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 130:58


    The crew has been backed up on audio posts but we're catching up now! This is our recap of Fight Night Whittaker vs Till!

    Joe Scalise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 178:37


    Joe owns VRHQ, VRIQ, and is involved in other technology based business.  This episode came about from an online argument, I did not think we were communicating well, so I invited him to come on the podcast, and I'm very glad I did.  We had a lot of fun, and Joe has a ton of great information.  He will definitely be back on!

    MMA Fools Ep. 6 - UFC Fight Night Figueiredo vs Benavidez 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 116:30


    On this episode we recap the 2 UFC Fight Nights from last week, make our picks for future fights, and preview UFC Fight Night Whittaker vs Till!

    MMA Fools Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 216:13


    Kyle, Brandon, and I are back in the studio and we have a lot to cover!  We recap the past couple Fight Nights, and of course UFC 251!  Then we jump into our ideas for future match ups, and preview the next two Fight Nights!

    Bastards of Bourbon Episode 3 ft. Tommy 2 Phones and Jeff Sommers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 157:28


    Jeff and Tommy join us for amazing tasting!  We have 9 different bottles from Buffalo Trace!  Including Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Hancock Presidents Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12, Blanton's, EH Taylor Small Batch, EH Taylor Single Barrel, and Stagg Jr.!

    Hannah Piko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 102:45


    Hannah Piko is the Director of Nursing for Jefferson County, and more importantly my sister!  This episode is maybe the most important episode I have ever done, for me personally.  We start with a little COVID talk, some vegan food convo, top 5 family movies, but at the end my sister helps me unload a lot of weight.  We recorded the day before Fathers Day, for those that don't know, we lost or father a few years back.  To say things got emotional would be an understatement.

    Bastards of Bourbon Episode 2 ft. Manny Manfresca and Patrick Spiess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 188:46


    Manny and Patrick join the Bastards for an Old Forester tasting!  We tried 8 different bourbon/whiskeys from the Old Forester lineup including the popular Whiskey Row!

    P.J.Hammer and Steve Bolger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 143:01


    We get together to taste P.J.'s first attempt at brewing!

    MMA Fools Episode 4 ft. Brandon Burnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 206:13


    Brandon Burnett joins us for this episode of MMA Fools, and he might become a permanent edition!  We go over the last few UFC events including UFC 250!  We get off on some side tangents as well!  Really excited for the world to hear this episode of MMA Fools!

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