Welcome to our experiment in mediocrity -- honestly, we have no idea what we're doing but we're having fun while doing it. Join us as we discuss bay area life, hobbies, and random facts on a (hopefully) weekly basis. Hit us up to request any topic that
In this episode, we wrap up our discussions about the 2021 Olympics. I make a fool of myself trying to sound like I know what I'm talking about, and the actual athletes on the show correct me as they go over topics such as medal count, fun's place in competition, the ethics of competing for a country you weren't born in, and who they're watching and hoping to see in the coming 2024 and 2028 Olympics.Follow us on IG @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we talk briefly about an almost irrelevant system of 3 digit phone numbers before updating everyone on the Olympic happenings. So whether you're interested in who to call before you bust a buried gas line or want to know more about the Simone Biles controversy, you can find it all here.Follow us on Instagram for teasers and updates!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, four chimpanzees sit around a table and discuss the possibilities of suddenly having a large sum of money in their bank accounts. None of us have a degree in business or marketing or any other financial branch, but we all have our own opinions. So whether you're just curious to know how our minds work or want to laugh at our ignorance, we hope you enjoy it!Support the show
The summer Olympics are here, and there are new scandals involving world-class athletes and banned substances popping up all over the place. We're here to discuss the ethics and usefulness of PEDs and drug tests, holding a discussion on Olympic topics in general along the way.Follow us on IG @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers!Support the show
While Yosemite Sam is never explicitly mentioned in this episode, we are a bunch of loonies, and we have all been to Yosemite, so you'll get to hear all about it. From nostalgic memories of Yosemite Valley to stories of death and Half Dome, we sing the praises of our local national park.Follow us on Instagram for teasers and updates @thebaysideBOYZSupport the show
We all felt like pizza so in this episode we're reviewing just a few of the pizzas you can find on the Peninsula. We go over some of the criteria, go on a healthy tangent to air out our frustrations with pizza-eating techniques, and end with a simple rating. If you like pizza and want to know what you can expect from some local spots, this is the episode for you. Mukbang livestream pending...Follow us on IG for updates and teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Better late than never... right? For this episode, we decided to nerd out a little bit (to no one's surprise) and talk about the rise of electric vehicles. Along the way, we discuss the conundrums and contradictions that come along with an electrically driven society.Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideBOYZ for teasers and updates!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
This episode is all about injuries. You'll hear some stories from us about the most serious injuries we've faced and a bit about the recovery process, tied up like a bow with a discussion on the most injury-prone sports and hobbies. Fair warning, if you're squeamish about broken bones, blood, or pain, this one might be hard to get through.Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Don your tin foil hats, we're going overboard into the roiling sea of Conspiracy Theories! From the Birds Aren't Real movement to the Flat Earth and Weather Maniulation, along with a few stops in the realm of military technology, it's all here and it's all getting laughed at. Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
The nice thing about having no brand affiliation is that we can say whatever we want, good or bad, about any brand under the sun. So in this episode we capitalize on that advantage and ramble about everything from shoes and pants to suitcases and lockboxes. Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Have you ever wondered how radio works? What about the cost effectiveness of maxing out on streaming services versus buying cable? Or the methods by which we'll travel between continents in the future? Wonder no more, for we somehow manage to cover all of these topics while trying to mainly discuss the wonders of music. Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideBOYZ for updates and teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
The title just about says it all. In this episode, we throw out some locations from our home region and choose a victor. From restaurants to our choice of freeway, north bay to south, we all throw out some of our ideas onto the table this week.Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideboyzIf you enjoy the show, consider supporting us on Patreon! Link can be found in our Instagram bio or by searching for The Bayside BOYZ on patreon.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
So it's been a little over a year for us, what now? Well, we don't know, cause we never expected to get this far. We have an idea or several, but this is seriously a milestone that was not at all forecasted.In this episode we keep it short, going over some of the statistics and how simultaneously excited and tripped out we are about reaching a year and almost 1000 downloads. Plenty of nonsense along the way of course, as well as a couple of big announcements. Big thanks to every one of our listeners :) Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideboyz for updates and episode teasers! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
This is the one-take episode, with absolutely no editing aside from removing ambient and random noise. No cuts, no bleeps, and no set topic, because we decided to instead record an hour of us just talking. From recent injuries and neuroscience all the way to the cost-effectiveness of buying a new coffee machine and the inevitable crumbling of childhood friendships, we bounce off it all. Strap in boys and girls, there will be turbulence.Follow us on Instagram @thebaysideboyz for updates and episode teasers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Phone a Friend is back and with its return, we bring back Johnny and Ryan to talk about the superior method of Bay Area fishing. We discuss the pros and cons of owning your own boat, the value of local charter vessel services, and some of the most memorable boat fishing experiences!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Every once in a while you have to get serious, and we've finally reached the point of trying. Join us for an existential trip down memory lane as we recount some of the dichotomic situations that we've put ourselves in throughout our lives, and how they've shaped us into who we are today. For better or for worse, mostly for worse.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
At long last, we've reached the end of the camping series. In this episode, we focus on moving from site and site and how to pack with all the logistics in mind. We also cover the pros and cons of using a tent versus its competitors, with a fun little tangent where we recall our worst backpacking trip and discover that more than one of us is a sadistic sociopath. Short and sweet but as educational as ever, we hope you enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
We all need food, we all like food, and none of that changes when you're out in the middle of nowhere with your truck and some friends. So we took this episode to go over some of our favorites and recommendations for all things food-related when camping. From scrambled eggs and oatmeal to kingly grill-outs and brownies, the possibilities are nearly endless! So grab your plates, forks, and napkins, and join us for a mouthwatering discussion about good eating.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Camping of one kind or another is a surprisingly common activity among people in the Bay Area, and we are not an exception. In these upcoming episodes, you'll get a peek into our experiences across several vehicle camping trips, mostly to deserts of one kind or another be it the Mojave, Bishop, or Death Valley. Join us and a guest as we cover the basics of prepping and packing for the trip, what to expect out of your vehicle, and how to avoid catastrophic failures. From essentials to luxuries, packing strategy and avoiding kangaroos, you'll be able to prepare for it all.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
We're back, and we've got freshly lubricated jaws. To kick off this season we're going back to the beginning and discussing everything we know and learned about coffee, within reason of course. From the origins all the way to modern-day coffee movements, the green bean to the type of roast and brewing method, you'll come away knowing way more than you've ever wanted to about our favorite beverage.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
With this episode we close out season 1, but not before sowing the seeds of hope for season 2 with cast additions, very roughly drawn plans, and the reassurance that we will be back next year. So as not to leave you empty handed we also compiled two of the most in depth off-topic conversations from previous episodes, with the promise of many more to come. Thanks for listening, see you all back again in 2021!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode we discuss vehicles in a focused manner, sharing our top picks for daily drivers, offroaders, and luxury/race-mobiles. Along the way, we find ourselves among various car-related topics from camel racing in Dubai to our gripes with car Instagram accounts to the terrifying world of offroad truck racing and the disappointments that are the new Toyota Supra and Ford Raptor. Buckle up for this one.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we keep it simple and ask each other to choose between impossible scenarios for the sake of our amusement and any discussion that might arise. Food, books, travel, vehicles, watersports, nothing is off-topic. Support the show
In this episode we're going full nerd once again, this time choosing to wallow around in the rapidly hardening waters of resin work. From surfboards and intake adapters to business card holders and overpriced tables, this is the definitive infodump on resin, fiberglass, and additives.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we're joined by a fellow podcaster from the other side of the country to talk about our experiences with the hobby. From equipment to software, planning, and speaking, we cover almost all of it, offering what little advice we can and airing our gripes with the process as a whole. Whether you're interested in starting a podcast or just want to know a lot of random things about them, we hope you enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we throw down the gauntlet and go straight for the jugular of a few activities that some might call sports. We don't like them, and we'd like nothing better than for you to know why, so cross your fingers and hope your favorite "sport" isn't on our chopping block.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we bring back two returning guests to finally talk about aquariums. From picking a tank to minimizing algae, selecting coral types to having a reef tank worth thousands of dollars, we cover just about all of it. Special thanks to Johnny and Jared for joining us in this episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, it's all about water. From our swim team careers to just messing around in the ocean, we cover our fondly remembered history with dihydrogen monoxide before praising our favorite swim fins. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we mourn the start of another semester, discuss workloads and strategies for what might be considered a success, and generally ramble our way through another episode. Try to keep up!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we talk about food. Or rather we try to, before inevitably going off-topic for a stretch. Join us as we discuss foods we've made, some more of a success than others, and food adventures we'd like to try.Support the show
In this episode, we get nerdy. Really, really nerdy. From building a PC to Halo lore, the Vietnam war, and more, join us on a journey inside the often closeted portion of our brains. Good luck.Support the show
In this episode, we have a discussion about long drives and Bay Area traffic before somehow ending up in an argument about footwear and air travel. Buckle in and try to keep up!Support the show
In this episode, Nicolas and guests discuss the impacts of COVID, the relative isolation that accompanies it, and the projects and experiences that have helped us get this far. Be advised, strong language is used once or twice.Support the show
In this short episode, we stumble back into SCUBA after unsuccessfully trying to leave its grasp, while hinting at changes to come.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
Have you ever wondered which airlines you should avoid? Or which ones you should try to book first? Have you ever pondered the appeal of airports in the United States or wondered which ones you should look forward to visiting and which ones you should dread? Wonder no more, for in this episode we fly headfirst into the hierarchy of airlines and airports.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, with SCUBA still semi-fresh in everyone's mind, we dive even deeper into the gear and technicalities of our favorite water sport.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we give a quick update about the CHAZ name change before diving into the deep, sometimes murky, and shark-infested waters of SCUBA.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode we cover nothing but news, discussing the CHAZ phenomenon and America's foreign policy before celebrating the launch of the first manned SpaceX mission.Support the show
In this episode, we skim over the news before eventually meandering into memory lane, where we discover a plethora of business ideas and inventions long gone. Or are they?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this continuation of the last episode, we get some stories from our guests and discuss our most treasured water-related adventures. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode we have guests! We skip the news and go straight into the gear and technicalities of fishing in the San Francisco Bay and the neighboring Pacific Ocean.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we do a quick driveby on the news before plunging into the deep and murky waters of axes. Put on your logging boots, grab your leather gloves, and try not to cut yourself.Support the show
In this episode we briefly talk about the latest news before examining how we've dealt with the Coronavirus and resulting shelter in place, eventually taking a detour back into the world of coffee. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we look at the slight changes to the state-wide shelter in place order and then stumble into a discussion about guitars.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we skip the news and go straight into reminiscing about past hiking trailsSupport the show
In this episode, we give a quick update on the Shelter in Place order before plunging headfirst into the world of large trees.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode we give you a rundown on coronavirus cases worldwide before diving right into the final episode in our backpacking series, talking about all things food and drink.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode we do a quick news update focusing on the now passed economic stimulus bill, discuss life well into the second week of sheltering in place, and delve into the second part of our backpacking series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
In this episode, we discuss the Economic Stimulus Bill, life in the Bay Area during the Shelter in Place order, and begin a series on all things backpacking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)
On this first episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the Bay Area and talk about all things coffee.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebaysideboyz)