Pour Quality

This time on Pour Quality, we're pouring milk alongside our brews for a conversation about cereal. There are some hotter than porridge takes, a surprisingly appropriate Alien connection, raisin stars, and nostalgia by the spoonful.    Grab yourself a bowl and a cereal box puzzle to take the journey. 

Welcome back to your favorite sports show, featuring your favorite sports drink.  This week, the boys get hydrated before hitting the turf, court, pitch, pool, whatever. We talk smack and relive the glory days when the competition was as hot as our current beers are cold. Matt goes on the offensive, Mike holds a press conference, Chris gets distracted in the outfield, Zach loses the big game, and Trent knows everything about sports. As a special treat, this episode is also featured on our YouTube channel if looking AND listening is more your speed. Link below! The Visual Experience™™™

What day is it today? Tuesday? Thursday? As long as it's not a Monday off of work...but if it is, may you still somehow find the energy to enjoy this one. Skip that snooze button, and join in on this root-tootin episode filled with fresh takes, multiple webcams, and a hot new routine. 

Well, hello folks--we were just thinking it's about time we turn on our screens and commiserate over our handheld experiences.   Come along and let's shake off this rust as we buy some beans, send a pictochat or two, and bask in the colors of the GameBoy. Fear not, the worm light will guide our way.

Hello and welcome to episode 74--an episode so nice we intro'd it at least a half a dozen times. On today's episode, we explore the decor of our homes, chat on knick knacks, and put the fun in Feng Shui. 

Your Honor, I'd like this entire episode to be stricken from the record...especially if you're hungry. We continue our food-centric quest, and explore how we're managing our cooking in quarantine.   (next few episodes were recorded in a different century, please hang tight as we catch up

There's nothing like the gentle exfoliation of a big ol' chili bath...but to eat or not to eat? We answer this, and so much more on a completely on topic and timely episode.  Zach gets us where we need to go, Mike struggles with sentence construction, Matt covers us with some who-knows-how effective beard oil, and Trent says some awful things about chili. So listen in as the boys brush their beards over a bunch of beers. 

Take a deep breath, dear listener. Smell that? We do too.   Join us this week as we explore the senses--the good, the bad, and the stanky. Matt explores Target, Zach whips up some green chili, Trent makes cookies for dessert, and Mike can't help but pause the podcast. 

Nothing soothes the soul like a good ol' PB&J with Doritos, right? At least that's according to Trent...but I guess don't knock it until you try it. On today's future-cast, we pair some unique brews with some unique comfort foods. Keep an open mind, and an open pantry. **note: this podcast was recorded months previous to upload (but what's new)**

Would you rather...enjoy a beer or listen to a podcast episode? On the episode before number 70, we do both. It gets a little wild and hazy up in here, but what else would you expect from a Matt/Mike/Trent cast? Also, nice.

Welcome back to another PQ release! Today, the boys go back and explore their journeys as active (or inactive) young men. We take a brief hiatus to listen to jazz radio, and take an even longer break to drive to YMCA. Of course, we had to pay for parking, grab a towel, make sure the car is parked, etc. Tune on in! 

Hello friends! Here on episode 67 love is in the air, the geese are in the octagon, and beer is in our bellies. Listen in on a pulse pounding episode of wedding mishaps and triumphs (before we cried our eyes out).  We should mention, to mitigate your concern, these episodes were recorded well in advance of this season of social distancing--in case any of our discussion raises any eyebrows!

Greetings dear listener. Join today's roundtable as we compare beer to Disney movies, bacon fed beef to beef fed pork, and the Grand Canyon to the Xbox 360. If it doesn't make sense now, don't worry! It still doesn't make sense in the podcast. Listen in!

Sixty five has arrived, and we hope you're ready to chat hobbies and Halo lobbies. A cozy crew of three chats about brawling barkers, filthy faucet felines, wholesome hobbies, and adrenaline acquisition. Also the gun control issue is effectively solved by our nation's brightest (bright as in lit) trio, so fear ye not. Grab yourself a beer and a soda if you wanna be baaaad, and then drink down and listen up as PQ readies for medicare on episode 65. 

Dear listener, we have a very special episode for you all. We recommend checking this one out at https://youtu.be/7L5PKdbU_oA, but should you be in the car or otherwise visually removed, here's the audio from our first ever video-cast. As the boys spent their last moments with Matt the bachelor, the opportunity to record was too choice to pass up. Join us as we reflect on memorable locations and pass the communal cob in this rare PQ brouhaha. Brew-haha? Y'all gotta know we love beer puns by this point.

Greetings weary traveller! Packing can be a challenge, and as our fellows embark on episode 63, they discuss the method to their madness. This episode sets up the boys for a monumental PQ event, and we're incredibly excited to unpack that surprise. If you're looking to fast travel, maybe consider an ancient sports drink to unleash your super powers? Anywho, join us for a jet set and don't forget to shut the oven off. 

Uh one, uh two, uh one two three four! Episode 62 is here to headline a grungy basement tour as the boys talk about their experience in musical ensembles. We've got our skinny jeans painted on, and our straighteners are heating up as we relive the gawky and rocky days of being in a band. Those who are about to dock, we salute you.

Self-esteem isn't usually served by the pint, but here at PQ we've got it by the liter. In 61, a quartet gathers to acknowledge each other's loveliest qualities as well as their own. Silly? You betcha. Cuddly? Absolutely. Encouraging? All. Day. Long. We've got a little catching up to do with our releases, but we hope you are as gracious and kind as our conversation is here. Maybe text a pal and tell them why they're significant to you. Maybe email pourquality@gmail.com to tell us what you love about yourself (and maybe about the show??? idk). Just cozy on up and listen in. 

So a coupla' dictators are hanging in a cave, eating rice, baking oatmeal raisin cookies, and enjoying episode 60. One turns to the other and says, "It sure is hot in here." The other spins around suddenly, and exclaims "Oh my gosh, a talking muffin!" You know what actually I'll leave Matt to the jokes; I'm just here to tell you we talk a bunch of bullcrap about forgotten bananas and the middle ages. So ale up, teet down, and don't TOUCH THAT DIAL.

The human mind is an incredible and complex mechanism. There seems to be no limit to what we might learn and understand, given hours of practice and mastery. However, this goof troop doesn't have time for that, so we're expediting things. In episode 59, a fourcast gathers to buff our brains and dismantle reality a la a certain 1999 science fiction film. So get ready, get jacked, and put this episode on 10x speed because the boys are here to thrive in their metaphysical (metaphorical?) forms. 

Grab your Warheads and get the stove goin for some Jiffy Pop, because episode 58 is here to blast your buds. The boys enjoy assorted beverages and consider what traditions we want to adopt as we creep up on adulthood. So go out to the cabin, eat some dirt, make a lemonade chocolate milk cocktail, and join your favorite to-be uncles for another episode of Pour Quality.

Oh baby, fire up them DSL modems because we kickin' it back to the internet days of yore. Update your top five, get a PC4PC, and find your angst with all your misunderstood peers because 57 is here to take high angle mirror selfies. Join the boys as we remember how internet interaction evolved, and how we adapted to keep pace. Hope you remember your old passwords, as we recount our expired accounts. 

Listen, if Matt can start listening to Christmas music in August, we can talk about spooky stuffs in winter. The cast comes together to talk about what horrors get their hearts pumpin, what can lurk to get us jumpin, and since we been slumpin, we present to you a full cast after a long hiatus. I mean we're no Jo Bros but we're excited to get back to your regularly scheduled programming. So without further ado, here's 56 for your listening pleasure. (ʍʇq sɐᴉuᴉƃɹᴉΛ oʍʇ sᴉ ɹǝʍsuɐ ǝɥʇ)

We bring you episode 55, and thank god that Chris is alive. Although we are not joined by Chris's dulcet tones and witty commentary, the fellas gather round to toast to the boy with the most. We free the nips and reflect on Chris, and if you're surprised at how rowdy that gets this just might be your first episode. Chains shall be broken, names shall be spoken, and here's to hopin...you enjoy this Chris-spectacular as much as we did.

A new PQ is due for you, so we bring thee (for free) hosts three. Or more (try four) for boys galore? Wow, now how can I bow out of this rhyme curse? Oh okay no we good now, sorry. Anywho, 54 has the boys talking about art. In keeping with artistic etiquette, there is heavy art critique spoken in iambic pentameter. Gather your finest canvases, ignite your vases, and smock up for what will certainly be a highbrow conversation. 

Bust out those coveralls dear listener, because 53 is here to get down and dirty. After some Discovery Channel admiration, the boys pal down and imagine the timelines that might have been. Who knows what minute changes might have left us with an adventurous wanderer, a lavatory technician, an anatomical whiz, and a master of the silver screen? Maybe ponder how wildly different your own future might be if you don't listen to this episode...yeah you don't want that. Go ahead and listen to keep the present timeline on track.

Sometimes the dull percussion of rain against a window can evoke a sense of nostalgia. Maybe even deja vu as you enter into a familiar headspace... With episode 52 the boys recount their emotional almanacs throughout the seasons. They struggle to find the Goldilocks zone between too hot and too cold, but a slice of Anty's meringue pie and a donut soaked in apple juice should help ease either pain. So quit waiting around--invest in a pie now and listen to PQ five-two.

We're keeping the timeliness train rolling here this week, where Zach hosts a friendly little pause for the cause. The cause of course being life, and how we've all been doing with the newest DLC reality has to offer. There's some automotive acquisition, promotional proclamations, reports of recording, and transitional travel. So toss aside your spent idioms and spend some time with some idiots in PQ 51.   

It only took two years, but we finally round out the last set of duo-casts. This time around, we've got the C boys (Collin and Chris) chattin' about homeownership, career choices, and family values (very adult); the M boys (Matt and Mike) talk about world travels and musical endeavors (fairly adult); and the Iowa boys (Zach and Trent) have a little conversation about food and fantasy bathrooms (least adult). Join us here on episode 50 for another cozy PQ production. 

Welcome to the POD SQUAD!! You feeling down in the dumps? We got you covered. Everyone gets down with the sickness (oooowahahaha), and the PQ boys are no different. They say laughter is the best medicine, but yeah, I mean probably not though right? Have doctors ever tried a beer? We talk about how dang awful sick we've been, but in a fun way where we give each other a good joshin' too. Drink away your sniffles and join us for episode 49. 

Not everyone knows the boundless love that one gets from raising a little one. It's hard work, and sometimes a little messy, but nothing compares to the joy of puppy rearing. Some may debate that having a human child is hard and fulfilling work. Who is to say, but owning a cat probably sucks. Join us here in episode 48 as we discuss fatherhood, a subject in which all of us are totally and equally prepared. 

This is episode 47, an episode in which Collin hosts a cozy tri-cast. Topic? Every Day Carry. Mule skins, jangly keys, pocket lint....you know, the stuff you've got on you all the time always. In Pour Quality tradition, we're sidetracked by bathroom anxiety. Also hot dogs? Robots?! Alien from Alien probably too. Enjoy!

Growing up ain't easy, but luckily we had something soft and cuddly to keep close. In this episode, some boys discuss some different objects they've sentamentalized since being wee young lads. If that's too trivial for ya, there's some heavy hitting financial advice you're going to want to jot down. So grab your favorite teddy and checkbook and cozy on in with episode 46.

Is your sweet tooth tickling? Do you know the pure ecstacy of tearing the wrapper off a delectable candy treat? If so, you will love this candy based episode. There are some tangents on gift-giving, but pay no mind to our rabbit trails. This is a sweets based episode through-and-through. So indulge yourself in this episode, and no, raisins don't count as candy. 

Gather gar-guys, gals, and gouilles, as we embark on this historic episode. In 44 the boys bury their time machines and visit the bygone eras of human existence. Join us as we glue hair to our kingly backs, start an ancient Crossfit society, sing the anthem of humanity, and (as always) sharpen our teeth. I assure you, you'll be mighty proud of the historical accuracy in this one.  Also check out Matt's new song Water, out just about everywhere you'd expect!

Wow, it's finally arrived. We are officially in THE FUTURE, and the boys are back to extend their warmest welcomes and visions for tomorrow. Self-driving cars, the political landscape, robots, clones, and grocery stores are already shifting from advances in technology. Some of these shifts are fun and exciting, but also maybe completely terrifying. We'd also like to apologize for whatever major life event you had to erase from your memory to make space for this here episode. 

It's still early in the year (and definitely not May), and a trio of boys get together to see how we did on New Years Resolutions. Maybe we didn't do all the things we set out to do, but we count the different victories we did achieve. And then life changes when we realize the secret this whole time has been just cutting things out. So cut out not listening to this episode and get to it already why dontchya? 

A few of these boys hail from the midwest, so it's no surprise they hold some expertise in agriculture. As such, they know that over a year a crop will reach maturity and is indicated by it's ripeness. And boy, this episode sure is ripe. The fellas kick back some beers and think back over the year and what seeds to plant for future harvests. So here it is, picked in its prime: episode 41. 

Woah, bet you didn't think I knew how to do roman numerals didya? Well jokes on you, I done figured it out. It's the fourth in our series of duos, so get yourself a pal and get cozy. Chris and Trent talk about favorite flavors and family functions, Matt and Zach discuss professional prospects and puppy procurement, and Collin and Mike close us out with prepared plans and some squishy squeaks. (uhhhh also maybe don't ask why there is a lot of Halloween talk in this episode thx)

Are you one to throw down in the pit? Or would you prefer to sit? We are of course talking about concerts, and how we prefer to take them in. Be it big arena shows or cozy intimate sets, the fellas get together to talk about how live music has impacted their lives. Also, as our host Collin suggests, please drop us a line and let us know your own stories. We're always excited to get non-robot generated mail so go ahead and hit up pourquality@gmail.com

Listen, sometimes the names we are given at birth are too formal. Or not descriptive enough. Or impossible to pronounce. In episode 38, the fellas get together to talk about the other monnikers they've accumulated over the years. Some nicknames are earned, forged in teenage comradery. Other nicknames are given, for us to find the meaning in. And a select few just...roll off the tongue. 

Your eyes do not deceive you; PQ is back! Sorry for the delay in posting, there's been a lot going on in our lives but we're excited to fall back into your regularly scheduled programming. There also was some audio issues with this one but big shoutout to our boy Chris for helping recover this one. Grab your #2 pencil and your TI-84 because these boys are headed back to school. Class is back in session.

Well well, sit down a spell! Here's a tale for you, of some friends joined in brew. So join our fizzy bubbles, kick back your weary troubles. You're in for a treat, the kind with some goat's feet. Oh wait, have I been rhyming? Jeeze, must be the timing. This episode gets off the rails, but we'll keep you here with our fun tales. (tails? idk enjoy 36 probably has nothing to do with rhymes)

The rumors are true. Now at the ripe age of 35, Pour Quality sets its goal for the Oval Office. In this episode, we figure out what our platform (and/or ramp) is built from. Collin strongly advocates for GameBoy backlights, Matt hypes his public image with the sickest scooter stunts, Mike lobbies for big political sponsor: Cut the Rope, and Trent designs the national uniform. Enjoy the show while you can, you know what Sunday brings...

We admit, you caught us without a formal host again. So you know by now that the hostless shows are a wildcard, and 34 delivers. How? Well, Mike rigs up an elaborate set of bells for his bike, Matt looks to expand Warby Parker's offerings, Chris takes his xylobar to the doctors, and Trent takes the entire show to "enjoy" his crisp cuke bevvie. (Also plz go listen to the new Matt Byers album Tidsoptimist and why not email us?)

I know what you might be thinking. Didn't Mike go on a Europe trip? Well he did and we lost him to a mysterious burger. Only Mïkäël returned, unfortunately. And he hates Brazil. Also in episode 33, Matt moons Italy, Chris catches a chairlift to his hillbilly oasis, Zach invents a puppy litter recycling system, and Trent invites special guest American Paul McCartney onto the show. Also it's worth mentioning there is some, er, light fidget spinner innuendo, obviously. 

You know how sometimes you wonder about Harry Potter macroeconomics? Well, we did, at least briefly. Also in episode 32, there are some very exciting announcements. Like big ones. And maybe some, er, minor discussion about a certain rotary based plaything. Just minor though, definitely not a whole episode about the spin-n-sit (aka SPANNERZ).

Hot off of doubles and back into our regularly scheduled programming, the boys are back at it again with episode 31. This week, we get the lead out of foot and nitro boost an automotive discussion. There will be skidding over bridges, pimping of the Fit, white knuckling over black ice, snapping of axels, and the making of the choicest drift. 

Hello, patient and loyal listener. We're finally back with round three of duos. This week Chris and Mike, Matt and Trent, and Collin and Zach team up. We talk about life, work, and what we hope to see on the horizon. We'll be starting back up with regular releases after this week, so please continue to share and listen.

Ahoy, mateys! When ye sail the seven seas, ye never know what beasties lurk beneath the waves. Well, if someone happens to find a GoPro in the ocean, we may have some answers. In this episode Mike returns to tell of his oceanic escapades, and the boys chat about the plunders and blunders of beach life. Summer is finally here, so grab your boat made of sandals and tune in for episode 29. 

Ugh, it feels good to be back, y'all. Sorry for the pause, the reason is kind of mostly explained in the episode. What other hot gossip do our boys have this week? Here are your juicy headlines: Meatball Resume Hacks, Turn Your Demolition Into $$$, Cameos in Camelot, Herding Kittens 101, and How to Get Him to Notice That New 'Do.