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Welcome to The Hump! Podcast ... your show about how to get one over in this thing called life. We're middle-agers more than meandering around the Midwest and beyond. Each episode we share in experiences about how to get one over on this thing called life

Brent Bowen


    • Jul 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 45: Out in Space with Matt Tohl (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 36:21


    The fellas continue their travel series talking with former ecological researcher Matt Tohl about his former life in the Utah wilderness and great (and foul) river adventures.This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who litters in a national park?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 44: On The Road Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 36:09


    In episode 44 of The Hump! Podcast: On The Road Again, the fellas chat about travel and getting out for the first time in a long time. They talk future trips — Disney or the Pacific Northwest (aren't they same right now at 117 degrees) — and future travel expert guests. Learn where they are heading now and what dream trips are being planned when everything really goes back to normal. Our Triple D: What do you call someone who, when you stop for gas, sneaks over to a nearby restaurant for a sit-down lunch?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 43: Drink Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 36:09


    In episode 43 of The Hump! Podcast: Drink Notes. The fellas recap and discuss thoughts from their past few guests of the drink scene in Kansas City and beyond. And we have a special, extended Triple D this week. Our Triple D: What do you call someone who shows up to the house they used to own — absolutely hammered, drink in hand — and requests a tour?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 42: Booze Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 18:45


    In episode 42 of The Hump! Podcast: Booze Vacation ... The fellas wrap up their craft drinkers series with Clifford Stephan from Booze Vacation, which is perhaps not as it sounds. They chat taking a break from booze, the benefits, and convincing people to do it! This episode's Triple D: What do you call someone who gets overzealous about your vices and proselytizes their solution?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 41: The Best of Beer, Worst of Beer (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 18:45


    For Ep. 41 ... the fellas return with Alana Gwinner from Eleven Three KC to discuss a few luminaries in the beer community that recently passed away, as well as what has us encouraged about the beer community. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who gets hammered at a beer class?”

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 40: The Best of Beer, Worst of Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 32:58


    For Ep. 40 … the fellas bring back Alana Gwinner from Eleven Three KC to discuss when it's okay to forgive Boulevard, bad behavior in the beer community and a special brew of her own that's forthcoming. Did we hear cream ale? This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who believes that craft beer is only for middle-aged white guys?”

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 39: Drink KC (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 25:03


    The fellas are back with the Drink KC team for The Hump! Podcast Ep. 39: Drink KC (Part 2) ... They chat with Cory and Roxi from the podcast Drink KC -- it highlights Kansas City's craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. They discuss how the opening of more craft breweries has them encouraged. They show some love to local distillery Restless Spirits. And talk weird things seen at drinking establishments. Drink KC supplied this week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who only picks drinking games that they know they're good at?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 38: Drink KC (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 40:48


    In episode 38 of The Hump! Podcast: Drink KC (Part 1) ... The fellas bring on their first guest(s) of the season with Cory and Roxi from the podcast Drink KC -- it highlights Kansas City's craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. They chat best places to get a drink locally and beyond as well as growing pains of breweries. The Drink KC supplied team supplied this week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who judges another based on what they're drinking?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 37: The Music of Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 44:08


    In episode 37 of The Hump! Podcast: The Music of Our Lives … The fellas are back as Brent Bowen and Chad Beland chat about future craft beverage guests, music, and concert stories. They also discuss their new lives as bucket drummers and the beer tour they may be going on soon. This episode's Triple D: What do you call someone who climbs out of GA into the area where you paid good money for a reserved ticket and they act put out when you want to sit in your seat?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 36: The State of Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 39:37


    In episode 36 of The Hump! Podcast: The State of Beer ... After teasing it the last few episodes Brent Bowen and Chad Beland chat about beer, breweries, and what is going on in that industry right now -- including bad behaving breweries. The fellas debate a list of the best beer cities. Triple D — What do you call someone who shouts out at a public beer event … at the brewery where the beer was brewed … to the brewer … that the beer is bad?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 35: Sandwich Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 44:23


    In episode 35 of The Hump! Podcast: Sandwich Generation ... After teasing it the last few episodes Brent Bowen and Chad Beland chat about what being a part of the Sandwich Generation means and what it has meant for Brent the last few months. This includes chatting about Brent's mother-in-law and their kids' futures.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 34: Pandemic Positives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 33:49


    In episode 34 of The Hump! Podcast: Pandemic Positives ... After spending the last episode talking about the negatives, hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland chat the silver linings of the pandemic. This includes getting outside, vaccines, and what they are looking forward to. This episode's Triple D: We're calling out the crazy people who don't show up for their vaccination appointments.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 33: Pandemic Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 39:06


    In episode 33 of The Hump! Podcast: Pandemic Purgatory ... The fellas kick off Season 3. With hitting the year mark of being inside, hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland chat launching season three, what they've been up to lately, and how to they are dealing with pandemic depression. They're also throwing in some fun stories about people getting cheesed and liquor store parking lots.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 32: Let’s Join a League with Bubba Gaeddert (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 27:29


    In part two of their conversation with Bubba Gaeddert, executive director of Varsity Esports Foundation, the fellas chat how the pandemic has affected video games and how kids can use gaming to develop their communication and social skills. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who trolls in online gaming?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 31: Let’s Join a League with Bubba Gaeddert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 35:22


    The fellas chat video games as school curriculum as well as how implicit bias and cyberbullying can show up in gaming with Bubba Gaeddert, executive director of Varsity Esports Foundation. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who trolls in online gaming?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 30: Calling Travel Audibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 40:40


    With vacations all but cancelled, the fellas chat about alternatives including inflatable kayaks, RV trips and meccas to Winterfell. Sadly, a trek to Vancouver is no longer. But yes. You can rent Winterfell on AirBnB. This week's Triple D: "What do you call a door-to-door salesperson, especially during the era of physical distancing?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 29: Chicken … Now Mentals With Jessie Jacob

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 41:24


    Inspired by a special, virtual clip from Marshawn Lynch and culture guru guest Jessie Jacob, the fellas chat organizational culture, mental health during the coronavirus pandemic and the benefits of authenticity and vulnerability. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who requires and plans mandatory fun?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 28: Breaking Free of the Coronavirus Pandemic?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 42:35


    The fellas chat bad coronavirus television and movie streaming, former Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith's return to football, Mother's Day and whether you should ever wash your eyeballs. Nicole Springer rocks it this week as the music guest. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who assumes you have nothing better to while quarantined so they expect immediate responses to everything?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 27: Managing Finances During Coronavirus With The Jordaculator

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 46:05


    The fellas chat managing your finances during the coronavirus pandemic with Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner and Craft Beer Enthusiast Jordan Nietzel. Unemployed? Steps to manage. Afraid for your 401k? Don't look. This week's Triple D: "What do you call someone who takes financial information not available to public (any senators out there?) and then makes a stock transaction?"This week's Triple D: What do you call a person who invades your personal space during the coronavirus?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 26: We Are The Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 34:20


    Minutes before the 2020 NFL Draft, the fellas celebrate their Kansas City Chiefs having the final pick, discuss the draft format and the upcoming NFL season, and brag about the dubious distinction of being excellent liars on virtual game nights. DJ Kay Fan joins to talk COVID-19 DJ plight and spin a track. This week's Triple D: What do you call a person who invades your personal space during the coronavirus?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 25: What’s the Sun with KC Solar, Hunter Hoss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 36:57


    The fellas celebrate Earth Day with KC Solar Co-Owner Hunter Hoss. We chat how solar panels are an essential item on the survivalist checklist or even a good investment on a suburban home. Plus, they talk about the most ridiculous thing Hunter has done in the name of renewable energy. This week's Triple D: What do you call a person who drives a 125 mph in a 65 mph zone because he or she believes the police have better things to do?"

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 24: Dreaming of the Iron District with Rachel Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 34:03


    The fellas continue their discussion of how to help small business owners during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, they chat with Iron District Co-Owner Rachel Kennedy. Rachel talks about how their vendors, restaurants are adapting, the launch of a membership program and plans for a big party for when this mess is behind us. Scott Cameron, Beyond The Grey guitarist, joins as our music guest. This week's Triple D: What do you call a restaurant worker, wearing no gloves who says, "I really don't believe in this silly pandemic thing"?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 23: Just a Blip (Save Blip Roasters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 30:46


    After a long winter … like Game of Thrones winter, the fellas open season 2 (safely from the confines of their respective homes talking over the interwebs) chatting about how the coronavirus affects their lives. It's taken a particular toll on Chad's favorite coffee shop — Blip Roasters. And we talk about how people can help owner Ian Davis save Blip and, perhaps, win a vintage motorcycle to boot. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone — especially during this time of COVID-19 — who spits on groceries or packages?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 22: Marriage Pt. 1 — The Fellas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 58:15


    On the week of Chad's 22nd wedding anniversary, the fellas discuss the married life. How did they each meet their spouse? They chat what they value in their marriage. And is the saying true, “when you marry … you marry the family?” Soon you'll get to hear the ladies' reaction in Part 2. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who asks you to do something — is never pleased with it — so they redo it anyway?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 21: Here For The Beer With Alana Gwinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 61:17


    The fellas chat with Alana Gwinner, Kansas City's ultimate craft beer enthusiast and proprietor of Eleven Three KC. She keeps the KC community up to date on the local craft beer scene -- daily, folks, making her a must follow on Instagram. We talk current Kansas City beer scene and festivals. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who likes to stroll into the beer hall or tasting room and name drop the brewery owner?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 20: The Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 63:33


    The fellas talk near death experiences, the preciousness of life and activities atop their respective bucket lists. Luke Perry's untimely death made the discussion all too real. Hear who wants to dive from an airplane, visit Venice before it falls into the ocean, or sing on the big stage. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who travels to foreign land and expects all of the comforts of home?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 19: Go Go Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 62:04


    The fellas finally offer their take on coffee. Is it really the preferred beverage over craft beer? Chad's stalking of LaColombe's Todd Carmichael might provide the answer. Ultimately, they chat their favorite local cafes, coffee travel experiences and whether Keurigs are a device of the Devil. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who leaves a 1-star rating after only listening to a single episode of your podcast? This is episode is sponsored by the Open Belly Podcast. Open Belly is a podcast exploring Kansas City's vibrant and diverse food culture. Its mission is to inspire people to break out of their comfort zone and explore new cultures, through food. Go to openbellypodcast.com to learn more.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 18: Open Belly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 55:21


    The fellas chat with Danielle Lehman, creator and host of the Open Belly podcast. Open Belly is a podcast exploring Kansas City's vibrant and diverse food culture. Her mission is to inspire people to break out of their comfort zone and explore new cultures, through food. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who asks to split up the bill based on how much you ate out of shared dishes?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 17: You Down With CBD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 64:40


    The fellas chat with Angie Read, the owner of Phoenix Natural Wellness Lenexa. They discuss her personal health struggles and how CBD helped with her recovery. So much so that she decided to open a CBD store. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who breaks something in a store and not only refuses to buy it, but hides it? This is episode is sponsored by the Open Belly Podcast. Open Belly is a podcast exploring Kansas City's vibrant and diverse food culture. Its mission is to inspire people to break out of their comfort zone and explore new cultures, through food. Go to openbellypodcast.com to learn more.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 16: Run It Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 66:13


    Fellas interview hip-hop artist Camp Zeroo. They chat his music, business pursuits — 70 Dreams Project — and his pay it forward efforts through the #RunItUpChallenge. This week's Triple D: What do you call someone who sets up a charity or Go Fund Me account only to bilk the donors and those whom they said they'd help?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 15: Long Weekend Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 46:28


    Brent and Chad talk misadventures from their annual long weekend trips. Three breakfasts, almost being hit by lightning, surreal sports bars. What's next in year eight in Seattle? This week's Triple D: What do you call ... "The sports parent who thinks their kids going pro?”

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 14: Beermageddon – Minneapolis Craft Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 46:17


    Brent and Chad road trip for a Minneapolis Craft Beer tour. They also talk axe throwing, Western Auto sign lighting, World Cup soccer and hotel room fires. This week's Triple D: Someone who walks wide on the sidewalk so you have to jump into the street?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 13: Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 51:13


    Chad's back from Europe, so he and Brent talk his trip and the beer festivals he missed while away. They also talk gaga ball, Lebron James to the Lakers and the show chaos that transpired during his absence. This week's round of Triple D: What do you call someone who heads to bar or bathroom to avoid paying their portion of the restaurant check?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 12: Fortnite with Gen Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 56:49


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 12 of The Hump! Podcast: Fortnite with Gen Z ....  host Brent Bowen and guest hosts Grant and Isabelle keep the seats warm while Chad continues his European tour. The teenage co-hosts as well as 12-year-old producer “D” talk favorite travel destinations, 80s movies and the video game phenomena that is Fortnite. With a pre-teen producer, this episode's first 10 minutes are back-up audio. You're forewarned.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 11: Date Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 50:44


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 11 of The Hump! Podcast: Date Night ....  host Brent Bowen and guest host Becca Bowen hold down the fort while Chad traipses through Europe. In this episode, we meet Brent's MUCH better half, Becca. We discuss Becca's favorite (and least favorite) things, our travel plans to Big Cedar Lodge and Seattle, and her unhealthy obsession with true crime television — or Murder Porn as it's commonly called. And if you love pugs, this is the episode for you because a certain infamous pug makes a guest appearance. How loud does a pug snore? You'll find out why this plump creature has saved our marriage. Amidst all of this official fun, Becca outs both Brent and a neighbor's bad behavior. From soaking dishes to parking faux pas, she doesn't leave a stone unturned. Becca's in THE HOUSE! No one is safe from her scrutiny .... The Hump! Podcast Episode 11 Show Notes - Date Night If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 - Won't You Be My ‘Geeky' Neighbor? The Hump! Podcast Episode 10 - School's Out for Summer In Ep. 11 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Becca Plan a Date Night — And It's Crashed! A chunky pug crashes Becca's inaugural visit on The Hump! But before learning all about Becca, the married couple of nearly 19 years ... Share several toasts with a beer from standout Kansas City brewery Big Rip Brewing Co. Their beer of the week is Big Rip Brewing Co. 237 Milk Stout.  They provide their Toasts of The Week ... To Becca's Mom for having a fun, successful trip with her "Bridge Group." (The past few non-Bridge Group vacations hadn't been so glorious.) A number of friend and family birthdays, including their son's, which makes him eligible to start driving more regularly. (Heaven help everyone!) The AMC Theatre assistant manager who so gracefully handled the jerk during a screening of SOLO. First Fridays and the work of Melissa McCracken at The Blue Gallery. See Melissa McCracken's INCANDESCENSE Exhibit. And chat about what they've got going on: They've been binge watching a lot of show. They talk their favorites, including Killing Eve, SAFE, Chance and Santa Clarita Diet. The two also have grand plans to attend the Westport Beer Festival and The Future Stages Festival (save the date for 2019). This Week's Topic and Segment— Date Night (Not Really). In the Date Night discussion, Brent and Becca chat: True Crime Television Brent keeps Date Night simple to start and then dives right into Becca's unhealthy obsession with true-crime television — or "murder porn" as some like to call it. They chat Becca's new favorite murder porn shows. You can see her 2017 list to catch up. Investigation Discovery (or the ID Network) is her channel of choice. But lately, she's been branching out. She discusses the wisdom of former homicide detective Joe Kenda. Phoggy the Pug joins into the fun, sharing his insights (SNORE!) Becca's Job Becca chats about her job working for the airlines and some of the crazy food preparation that goes into chartered flights. Then groans heard from around the house about the pros and cons of her flight benefits. Summer Family Visits and Trips They discuss their summer of family invasion (in late June and early August) and travel. This includes a trip to Big Cedar Lodge. Brent's particularly excited about Big Cedar Lodg...

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 10: School’s Out for Summer Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 47:35


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 10 of The Hump! Podcast: School's Out for Summer Fun ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland get talking summer plans and post it right as kids go back to school. Yikes. But perhaps school's just now out for parents? In this episode, we recap our summer movies episode with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks. We also discuss our respective trips to Europe and Big Cedar Lodge and fun things to do in Kansas City and Chicago. It's more food festivals and music festivals than any one person can handle. Before and after the official fun, we out bad behavior and celebrate a moment or two where common decency has prevailed. Has empathy and sympathy had a moment? School is out (or back in for kids and out for parents -- go catch up on the things you missed carting kids around) so here where the fellas recommend you go play.  The Hump! Podcast Episode 10 Show Notes - School's Out for Summer (Trust us, you haven't missed it) If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 - Won't You Be My ‘Geeky' Neighbor? In Ep. 10 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talk Summer Fun ... School's Out for Summer Fun! The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk summer fun filled with movies, travel (trips), food festivals and music festivals. But before talking summer fun and recapping their conversation with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks, the fellas ... Share several toasts with a beer from a standout Wichita brewery — Wichita's Central Standard Brewing. Their beer of the week is Central Standard Brewing Yard Games Pina Colada Gose.  They provide their Toasts of The Week ... The fellas … their buddy Hunter … finish KC Tap Tour! Celebrating human decency prevailing this week: ABC cancels Roseanne and other outlets stop running it in syndication Missouri Governor Eric Greitens FINALLY resigns Chad's youngest daughter makes the Kansas City Youth Symphony's Debut Orchestra as violist Both of Brent's kids get a clean bill of health during their annual check up (Nothing to sneeze at because you can't take you kids' health for granted.) Raise a glass to guest producer Gary Arnold Seevers from Arnold Seevers Media (our usual producer was in a different state ... Chad wonders what kind of state ... state of mind?) And chat about what they've got going on: Kansas City First Fridays is happening this weekend! The fellas talk plans to visit the Blue Gallery and see Melissa McCracken's INCANDESCENSE Exhibit American Cancer Society revising their guidance on colonoscopies ... from 50 to 45. Big Slick 2018 ... and Chad's love of Jake Tapper and how it's almost like it's a convention now. It's for a great cause, supporting Kansas City's Children's Mercy Hospital. (They devolve into a conversation about how it's a jackass move to just call up celebrities just because you may happen to have their phone number in your phone.). At some point Chad says he wants to have Paul Rudd on the show. The NBA Finals — Cavs VS. Warriors (Guy guarantees to buy you a jersey if Cavs win.). Chad contends that everyone has a little Cleveland in their blood. Brent predicts Warriors in five — and they didn't even need that, sweeping the Cavs. This Week's Topic — Summer Fun With Trips, Movies, Food and Music Festivals In the discussion, the fellas chat:

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 9: Won't You Be My ‘Geeky' Neighbor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 67:31


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 9 of The Hump! Podcast: Won't You Be My Geeky Neighbor ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland get geeking with geek blogger Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks. Our guest, Angie, is Kansas City's – if not the Midwest's – premiere geek reporter. She shares all manner of geekiness on her blog … KC Geeks. Angie is a Kansas City native and founded KC Geeks in 2015 because she wanted there to be a one-stop-shop for Kansas City geek resources. Local meetup groups and clubs do a great job in their niche, but Angie has made her mission to showcase all “flavors” of geekiness. She is also a former contributor to GeekCrafts, and the author of four books, including The Star Trek Craft Book. This Kansas City Geek definitely encourages people to embrace every geeky part of themselves. So ... buckle in for the guys geeking with Angie Pedersen and enter the geek side of life.  The Hump! Podcast Episode 9 Show Notes - Geeking in Kansas City With Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson The Hump! Episode 8 - We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux with guest Cathy Robinson In Ep. 9 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talk Kansas City Geek Life ... WON'T YOU BE MY GEEKY NEIGHBOR? The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain geek guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- geek life and summer movies. But before sharing a pint with Angie Pedersen of KC Geeks, the fellas ... Start geeking over one of Brent's favorite breweries — Kansas City's Crane Brewing Co. Their beer of the week is Crane Brewing Co. Coconut Milkshake New England IPA. They provide their Toasts of The Week ... A final toast to Chad's daughter for graduating high school and for now being a Kansas State Wildcat. (Brent reluctantly agrees to this toast). How Brent has managed to keep his four pounds lost off despite it being American Craft Beer Week and him drinking a lot of beer. And chat about what they've got going on: How were the graduation festivities? And how many parties DID Chad hit? When will they see Deadpool 2 ... the electric boogaloo? And does Deadpool 2 live up to the hype? The final KC Brewery Tour (Tap Tour) round is upon them but it has to wait until the next weekend. The guys have the north loop left KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. That is comprised of Big Rip, Calibration, Cinderblock and Colony. (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over) When it comes to geek gear ... why decide between beer and geek clothing ... when you can have both in one T-shirt? Brent starts geeking over the Game of Thrones, Baratheon Stout T-shirt Chad game him several years ago. Brent's supposed to go watch the Royals vs. Yankees, but the Kansas City Royals are so bad is the Craft & Draft enough of a draw to still go. This Week's Topic — Geeking ... With Angie Pedersen, KC Geeks Credit: KC Geeks. In the interview, the fellas and Angie Pedersen: Kick it off by discussing how mixing alcohol and muscle relaxants are a bad idea Chat about Angie's KC Geeks blog, why she started it and the resources she provides (there's NO RIGHT WAY on how to geek, i.e. we discuss her multiple flavors theory) How KC Geeks covers not only traditional geekiness (e.g. pop culture) … but also other topics worthy of addressing when talking about geek culture. Namely, they chat the podcast features and mental health resources Angie includes on her site.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 8: We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 68:29


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 8 of The Hump! Podcast: We Be Landing Soon, Part Deux ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland talk travel tips in the second part of their conversation with travel blogger Cathy Robinson — The Girl Who Goes (queen of independent, intentional travel). If you missed the first part of our conversation, visit The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson. The twenty-something travel blogger shares some travel tips and highlights of her favorite travel destinations. She's already ventured to 18 countries, including Europe (England and Spain multiple times), Iceland, Mexico, Thailand and 49 of our great U.S. states. So ... fasten your seat belts for Part 2 of the guys conversation with Cathy Robinson to see if independent travel is for you. The Hump! Podcast Episode 8 Show Notes - Talking Travel Tips With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes (Part 2) If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse The Hump! Episode 7 - We Be Landing Soon with guest Cathy Robinson In Ep. 8 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talking Travel Tips ... WE BE LANDING SOON, PART DEUX The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain their first guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- travel tips. But before sharing a pint with The Girl Who Goes, the fellas ... Sample beer from one of Brent's favorite breweries — Rogue out of Oregon. Their beer of week is Rogue's Cold Brew IPA.  They provide their Toasts of The Week ... To Chad's daughter for graduating high school and surprising him last-minute with a high school awards ceremony (Hey, it was catered by Olive Garden). A friend who is about ready to have his second child -- at nearly 45. Brent's new chair -- and how Chad likes to steal chairs from guests. How Brent's lost four pounds courtesy of Becca's new meal planning. And chat about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks? Another weekend of KC Tap Tour for Brent (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over)? Both of the guys (and THE WIVES) head out for a Sunday of the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. High school GRADUATION PARTIES! Watching the hilarity of the #NationalTourismWeek gaff parody .mcclatchy-embed{position:relative;padding:40px 0 56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%}.mcclatchy-embed iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%} Chad and wife Dianne's adventures at Zip KC. And geek on what are they looking forward to this week?  Mother's Day and how you should not take your mother-in-law to an escape room, particularly those with mirrors. (Not familiar with an escape game? You're locked in a room and work together with others to solve clues so you can get out in less than 60 minutes. These can make for great team building activities. But if you're already family .... We've been to an escape room in Kansas City at Breakout KC and Tick Tock.) Our next guest ... Angie Pedersen from KC Geeks. Laughing at Chad's travel trips and recaps of his favorite destinations, including Amsterdam and his Italy dessert faux pas, and how bad things always seem to happen after he leaves a city. This Week's Topic — Travel Tips and Destinations With ... With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes Photo credit: The Girl Who Goes. In the guys second interview, the boys discuss: A reminder of the ethics of riding Elephants in Thailand ... (But it's okay in Westworld apparently). How she loves road trips with her family.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 7: We Be Landing Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 51:00


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 7 of The Hump! Podcast: We Be Landing Soon ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland talk independent travel with their inaugural guest, Cathy Robinson — The Girl Who Goes (queen of independent, intentional travel). Though Brent and Chad are both skeptics, the twenty-something travel blogger shares how going it alone on some independent travel has its advantages. And what the heck is intentional travel? Is that like not accidental travel? Color the fellas a bit perplexed. But their first guest explains all and extols the wisdom of her traveling ways. Along the way, she also offers some tips from her favorite destinations. She's already ventured to 18 countries, including Europe (England and Spain multiple times), Iceland, Mexico, Thailand and 49 of our great U.S. states.  So time for another episode ... fasten your seat belts for Part 1 of the guys conversation with Cathy Robinson to see if independent travel is for you. The Hump! Podcast Episode 7 Show Notes - Talking Independent Travel With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes (Part 1) If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again The Hump! Episode 6 - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse In Ep. 7 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Talking Independent Travel ... WE BE LANDING SOON The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, entertain their first guest and talk one of their favorite topics -- travel. But before sharing a pint with The Girl Who Goes, the fellas ... Sample beer from one of their wives' favorite breweries — Oskar Blues out of Longmont, Colorado. Their beer of week is Oskar Blues Death by Coconut. They provide their Toasts of The Week ... Brent gives a shout out to his "Up Next!" post participants. With Becca's murder porn addiction, Brent toasts the California state authorities for catching the Golden State Killer. Chad toasts his "blackjack" wedding anniversary to his wife, Dianne. Our first guest (to appear in episode 7) ... Cathy Robinson from The Girl Who Goes … talking travel! And chat about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks? The fellas are getting there with old KC Tap Tour (Sadly. Season or Session 2 is now over)? Both of the guys (and THE WIVES) head out for a Sunday of the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. And in the process, they enjoyed some not-so-serious bluegrass music from The Matchsellers at Stockyards Brewing Company. BTW ... get your music on nearly every Sunday with bluegrass Stockyards. How about some intentional travel there. Brent lauds the efficiency of the planning and friendliness of the volunteers at the Johnson County Recycling Extravaganza! And geek on what are they looking forward to this week?  A vision of seeing AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR multiple times! At least for Brent. Chad would rather they all STAY DEAD and not pull a John Snow. And again ... loving the contributions to Brent and Becca's Up Next! series ... This Week's Topic — Independent Travel ... With Cathy Robinson, The Girl Who Goes In the guys first interview (our first who goes there podcast), the boys discuss: How independent travel expert Cathy Robinson single-handedly took on the Mexican drug cartel. What is independent travel anyway? And what is intentional travel? Why independent travel can be a great deal of fun and rewarding experience? A discussion on the ethics of riding Elephants in Thailand ... What to pack for independent travel and the importance of being able to survive two weeks solely with one backpack.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 6: Cargo Shorts – The Walking Man Purse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 46:27


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 6 of The Hump! Podcast: Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland live out the great cargo short debate? Brent breaks out his favorite pair of cargo shorts for this episode. He proclaims them the single greatest fashion item a man can own. Chad on the other hand, dons fashion glasses and an infinity scarf -- not quite sure he was aware they would be chatting Infinity War.  So ... are cargo shorts the best invention ever or the most abhorrent fashion item and every pair should be burned? The Hump! Podcast Episode 6 Show Notes - Cargo Shorts — The Walking Man Purse If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy The Hump! Episode 5 - Time Warp Again In Ep. 6 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Proclaim ... Cargo Shorts ARE STILL IN? The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk how cargo shorts really are the most essential clothing item in a man's wardrobe. But before declaring their love for cargo shorts, the fellas ... Sample from Beer/Brewery of the Week ... Stone Scorpion Bowl IPA (with bits of real scorpion in it) out of California. ... not to be confused with Keystone, as Chad mentions on the show. They provide their Toasts of The Week ... Brent and Chad celebrate the weather, as it's finally starting to behave like spring (and then it quickly shot right to summer) Our first guest (to appear in episode 7) ... Cathy Robinson from The Girl Who Goes … talking travel! And chat about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks? The fellas are getting there with old KC Tap Tour? Both of the guys (and THE WIVES) head out for a Sunday of the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. And in the process, they enjoyed some not-so-serious bluegrass music from The Matchsellers at Stockyards Brewing Company. Brent lauds the efficiency of the planning and friendliness of the volunteers at the Johnson County Recycling Extravaganza! And geek on what are they looking forward to this week?  A vision of seeing AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR multiple times! And loving the contributions to Brent and Becca's Up Next! series ... This Week's Topic — Cargo Shorts ... The Walking Man Purse In the guys most Seinfeldesque episodes … the fellas take on the topic of Men's fashion -- specifically cargo shorts. In this The Hump! episode, the boy's address: What's wrong with cargo shorts? Really? Are cargo shorts out of style in 2018? Why cargo shorts are the best? Who wears cargo shorts? When cargo shorts are cool? And ... what happens when you don't wear your cargo shorts? A certain someone (who gave up his cargo shorts on his wife's behest) lost his wallet in the studio. Why … on earth … did you get rid of YOURS, Chad? And what happens, when they expand beyond cargo shorts ... they discuss ... What's the go-to spring/summer gear … How often during the year does Chad REALLY use his flip-flop bottle opener? How else has their wives decided to help you with their wardrobe? And what's the worst outcome that has come from that situation? If you need help moving beyond cargo shorts, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy … may still be taking nominations from people in the Kansas City area: You can email them at QECasting@ITV.com Need to send NAME, CONTACT INFO, PHOTOS & STORY for the person you're nominating No hard deadline … but I'd do it by mid-June And This Episode's Game of "Triple D" ... To close out The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad play a quick round of Triple D. What's Triple D?

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 5: Time Warp Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 49:35


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 5 of The Hump! Podcast: Time Warp Again ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland ask ... what time is it? Chad literally asks his accountant what time is it ... because we start out the show with him hot about his accountant blatantly missing the April tax deadline. The Time Warp then continues with a chat about how they enjoy spending their time and things they'd rather outsource -- if they could (even if it means a bad accountant or two). And when you give ... where do you like to give your time? The Hump! Podcast Episode 5 Show Notes - Time Warp Again If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth The Hump! Episode 4 - Parenting Ain't Easy In Ep. 5 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Declare ... Time Warp Again: The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk national volunteer week and how they spend our time ... both in ways they enjoy and don't enjoy. Where do you like to give your time ... if you were playing Spades ... what trump card would you play to do whatever you want? So ... what time is it ... Brent and Chad's Beer/Brewery of the Week is ... Torn Label's – Shake Hands With Danger. Out of Kansas City, Missouri, Torn Label made Brent's list of his top 2017 breweries. This particular brew was a lucky find during Brent and Chad's Kansas City Tap Tour adventures.  Torn Label is also a popular choice on both Brent & Chad's Untappd accounts. Their Toasts of The Week ... Brent and Chad toast Chris Hudson and the garage band students from the Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) Garage Band Showcase They salute the movie A Quiet Place What they've been up to the last couple of weeks? What time is it with the old KC Tap Tour? Both of the guys (and another buddy) put a serious dent in the KC Tap Tour Season 2 "catch-up" consumption plan. But are the odds getting better that they hit all the destinations before May 31? What are they looking forward to this week?  Slow week this week for the fellas ... as: Brent's excited about spending time purging crap from the house at the Johnson County Recycling Extravaganza Chad's thrilled to spend his time doing ... nothing! This Week's Topic -- Time Warp Again ... So ... What Time is it ... With it being national volunteer week … the fellas take on the topic of time. In this The Hump! episode, the boy's address: How time flies ... and is truly the only finite thing in life ... What do like doing with your time? What things do you hate spending time on? Where do you like to give your time? And This Episode's Game of "Triple D" ... To close out The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad play a quick round of Triple D. What's Triple D? They throw out a scenario … and discuss whether it's a DICK, DOUCHE or DUMBASS move. This episode's Triple D move: This week's Triple D move — What do you call someone who even utters the phrase ... DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? And the fellas tell people who use this phrase what time it is ... (see: the full Ranker list): Hope Solo David Hasselhoff Mike Tyson Busta Rhymes Shia LaBeouf Alec Baldwin Reece Witherspoon Lindsay Lohan's Mom (because we still don't know who she is) ... and The Cake Boss! We discuss and debate on the show, but feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments (keep it clean folks, as they reserve the right to delete any personal attacks or defamatory information). You Can Catch The Hump! Live You can watch Brent and Chad LIVE 7 p.m. CST most Wednesdays on Facebook  (and sometimes Instagram -- when it works). The show runs NO MORE than 45 minutes live and 30 minutes in replay.

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 4: Parenting Ain’t Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 31:37


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast .... In episode 4 of The Hump! Podcast: Parenting Ain't Easy ....  hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland talk about how parenting  has changed. They ruminate on this as Chad's oldest child is about to leave the nest. They discuss not only how parenting has changed from when they were raised but also how the trials of parenting move from physical to mental as the kids get older. And what do you do when your kids realize you don't have all the answers? The Hump! Podcast Episode 4 Show Notes - Parenting Ain't Easy If You Missed The First Several Episodes Miss the first several episodes of The Hump! Show? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them: The Hump! Episode 1 - Who Are These Clowns? The Hump! Episode 2 - Death & Taxes The Hump! Episode 3 - Walk The Earth In Ep. 4 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Profess ... Parenting Ain't Easy: The two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk how ... parenting ain't easy. New or seasoned parent ... you might enjoy the boys' take on how to rear a child WITHOUT corporal punishment. But before the wisdom starts ... Brent and Chad's Beer/Brewery of the Week is ... Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Out of Bend, Oregon, the beer brings back some fond memories for the fellas (see about their Oregon adventures including beer drinking at the Multnomah Falls.) Deschutes is also a popular choice on both Brent & Chad's Untappd accounts. Their Toasts of The Week ... One of Becca's family members who is battling cancer and just came out of successful surgery A career minor league 30-plus year old basketball player Andre Ingram makes his LA Lakers debut -- there's HOPE FOR US ALL  ...  What they've been up to the last couple of weeks? Becca and Brent attend the Visit KC VIP Influencer Program class Brent saw -- and really enjoyed -- Ready Player One, writing a guest review about it over at KCGeeks.com Both of the guys work through KC Tap Tour Season 2. Will they hit all the destinations before May 31? What are they looking forward to this week? The Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) Garage Band Showcase Movie: A Quiet Place This Week's Topic -- Parenting Ain't Easy With Chad's oldest child heading off to college soon … the fellas take on the topic of parenting. In this The Hump! episode, the boy's discuss: How has parenting changed? Why kids are physically draining (tiring) when they're young  but as they age it becomes a mental game. How I always thought my parents had all the answers but when you become a parent you realize they were winging it. Parenting is tough ... now we understand why parents go for a little payback from when we were shits ... And This Episode's Game of "Triple D" ... To close out The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad play a quick round of Triple D. What's Triple D? They throw out a scenario … and discuss whether it's a DICK, DOUCHE or DUMBASS move. This episode's Triple D move: This week's Triple D move — What do you call someone who thinks everyone else is there maid at work, e.g. leaves dishes in the sink, pisses on the toilet seat and leaves it, etc.? We discuss and debate on the show, but feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments (keep it clean folks, as they reserve the right to delete any personal attacks or defamatory information). You Can Catch The Hump! Live You can watch Brent and Chad LIVE 7 p.m. CST most Wednesdays on Facebook.  The show runs NO MORE than 45 minutes live and 30 minutes in replay. They'll publish the replays on Facebook, YouTube (near future) and places where good audio can be found (see below platforms -- and not saying they're good, but they'll slum along greatness). If You Enjoy The Hump! Podcast? Spread The Love Thanks for checking the guys out! If you enjoy The Hump! Podcast … go out to the … He Says She Says KC Facebook Page and like/follow us if you have...

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 3: Walk The Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 36:35


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast ... your show about how to get one over in this thing called life. Now, to walk the earth. In episode 3 of The Hump! Podcast: Walk The Earth ... hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland, two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, talk all manner of walking — and crawling, beer crawling, that is — on National Walking Day. But like Caine in "Kung Fu" we stop for an occasional adventure, playing another round of Triple D. That's what I've been sitting here contemplating. First, I'm gonna deliver this case to Marsellus. Then, basically, I'm gonna walk the earth. You know, like Caine in “KUNG FU.” Just walk from town to town, meet people, get in adventures. -- Jules (Samuel L. Jackson), Pulp Fiction The Hump! Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes If You Missed The First Two Episodes Miss Ep. 1 - Who Are These Clowns? and Ep. 2 - Death & Taxes? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to them here: episode 1 and here: episode 2. In Ep. 3 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad ... Walk The Earth: On National Walking Day … Brent and Chad discuss all manner of walking — and beer crawling. They discuss walking down the aisle, March For Our Lives, and how to prepare yourself for a travel hike with Chad. This week's round of Triple D has to do with talking, not walking (although it might cause you to walk out): What do you call someone who talks — or sings, even — in the theater during the middle of a movie? Brent and Chad's Beer/Brewery of the Week is ...Canadian Breakfast Stout (Brent had to fly this back from New York City) from Founders Brewing Co. (Founders is highly regarded on both Brent & Chad's Untappd accounts.) Their Toasts of The Week ... A young lady in Chad's family who took that walk down the aisle in holy matrimony We toasted those who made it out to the March For Our Lives walks. We recorded on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination, so we toasted the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King What they've been up to the last couple of weeks? In addition the above fun ... the boys watched a lot of NCAA Tournament Basketball And attending the Visit KC VIP Influencer Program class Brent saw -- and really enjoyed -- Ready Player One, writing a guest review about it over at KCGeeks.com ... and of course ... the boys are out drinking beer on the KC Tap Tour, participating in what they call "catch-up contributions" so they can complete all 19 before the end of May. This Week's Topic -- Walk The Earth The day was National Walking Day … and we know of no other person who likes to walk as much as Chad does … The boy's discuss: Where their favorite places to walk are? And why? Where they clocked their longest walks? And ... the strangest thing they can recall happening on a walk … And This Episode's Game of "Triple D" ... To close out The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad play a quick round of Triple D. What's Triple D? They throw out a scenario … and discuss whether it's a DICK, DOUCHE or DUMBASS move. This episode's Triple D move: This week's Triple D move — Someone who talks or sings in the theater during the middle of a movie? We discuss and debate on the show, but feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments (keep it clean folks, as they reserve the right to delete any personal attacks or defamatory information). You Can Catch The Hump! Live You can watch Brent and Chad LIVE 7 p.m. CST most Wednesdays on Facebook.  The show runs NO MORE than 45 minutes live and 30 minutes in replay. They'll publish the replays on Facebook, YouTube (near future) and places where good audio can be found (see below platforms -- and not saying they're good, but they'll slum along greatness). If You Enjoy The Hump! Podcast? Spread The Love Thanks for checking the guys out! If you enjoy The Hump! Podcast … go out to the … He Says She Says KC Facebook Page and like/follow us if you haven't alre...

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 2: Death & Taxes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 33:24


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast ... your show about how to get one over in this thing called life. In episode 2 of The Hump! Podcast: Death & Taxes ... hosts Brent Bowen and Chad Beland, two buddies who like to drink a lot of craft beer together, go all Empire Strikes Back and decide to talk getting old and taxes. But it's not all tales of woe. They close on a high note talking Mr. Rogers and playing another round of Triple D. The Hump! Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes If You Missed The First Episode Miss Ep. 1 - Who Are These Clowns? You can watch replays on Facebook or listen to the first episode. In Ep. 2 of The Hump! Podcast, Brent & Chad Chat ... Death & Taxes: Brent and Chad's Beer/Brewery of the Week is ... No Chill (we're recorded on the second day of spring) from Prairie Artisan Ales. (Prairie was Brent's top brewery of 2017.). Their Toasts of The Week ... Our buddy Brock … “The Ultimate Warrior” Andres Chocolates who is selling chocolate bars with proceeds going to Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA). Brent and Chad will be hitting the KCYA Garage Band showcase on April 14. What Awesome Thing They Witnessed During The Last Week? Witnessing history in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament — A 16 seed finally beating a 1 seed Our perspectives on are favorite teams: KU & K-State What They're Thankful Is Behind Them? As a small business owner, Brent's not loving his taxes What Are They Looking Forward to This week? A wedding Drinking craft beer with friends ... and more NCAA Tournament basketball Topic  … The Perils of Getting Old (Death & Taxes): Becca hurt her knee at work Brent going down at Chicken & Pickle Chad's plan to cope ... And This Episode's Game of "Triple D" ... To close out The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad play a quick round of Triple D. What's Triple D? They throw out a scenario … and discuss whether it's a DICK, DOUCHE or DUMBASS move. This episode's Triple D move: Someone who constantly tells you how much the stuff they buy costs? We discuss and debate on the show, but feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments (keep clean folks, as they reserve the right to delete any personal attacks or information). On the heels of Triple D, Brent and Chad vindicate themselves (a bit) by promoting the Mister Rogers Kindness Crawl … You Can Catch The Hump! Live You can watch Brent and Chad LIVE 7 p.m. CST most Wednesdays on Facebook.  The show runs NO MORE than 45 minutes live and 30 minutes in replay. They'll publish the replays on Facebook, YouTube (near future) and places where good audio can be found (see below platforms -- and not saying they're good, but they'll slum along greatness). If You Enjoy The Hump! Podcast? Spread The Love Thanks for checking the guys out! If you enjoy The Hump! Podcast … go out to the … He Says She Says KC Facebook Page and like/follow us if you haven't already … Also check out the He Says She Says KC blog … and subscribe to the newsletter Or ... simply subscribe to us and rate us/ leave us a comment on your favorite Podcast platform, such as iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher ….

    The Hump! Podcast Ep. 1: Who Are These Clowns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 29:56


    Welcome to The Hump! Podcast ... your show about how to get one over in this thing called life. In this inaugural episode ... Brent Bowen and Chad Beland introduce themselves, The Hump! Podcast (and corresponding video shows). They review the topics they'll cover — cool dad cargo shorts, anyone? — talk a little Boulevardia beer festival, and play our first round of Triple D: What do you call someone who drives SLOW in the fast lane? In each The Hump! Podcast episode … they'll tell tales and share in experiences about ... again ... how to get one over in this thing called life. The Hump! Podcast Episode 1 Show Notes Brent and Chad Introduce Themselves Brent Brent's 1/2 of the HeSaysSheSaysKC Blog He's a former Co-Host and Executive Producer of Adventures In Scifi Publishing (iTunes) He runs his own marketing company Enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for Kansas City Young Audiences And he drinks A LOT of Craft Beer with Chad … Chad Chad likes to drink beer with Brent Has two teenage daughters (help him!) Says he's not as ambitious as Brent Chad and his wife LOVE to travel Is smart with his money (this is Brent adding this about him, so when he talks money -- listen) Why Chad And Brent Started The Hump! Podcast Chad says they started the show because Brent asked him to, but there's more ... They want to share inspiring stories and have some fun. Along the way, they want to recognize others who otherwise might not get recognition for the cool sh*$ they do. What Topics Will They Cover on the The Hump! Podcast Brent and Chad think they're cool dads, so they're going to cover a lot of ground. They'll chat: Getting old Colonoscopies Raising daughters … and Brent both a daughter and a son Dating Getting fat Cool dad? (We like to think that we are cool, but their kids would likely — definitely— say otherwise) Hair growing in places they don't want(ear, nose, going gray, balding, etc.) Fashion — really just their affinity for cargo shorts Tastes for the finer things (they drank Keystone 20 years ago, now they wouldn't clean the driveway with it) Coffee as a food group Getting fixed Getting laid off Travel — Our Yearly Trip And perhaps their favorite subject ... Craft Beer. They'll discuss lots and lots of Craft Beer (We'll Feature A Brewery of the Week) — The inaugural week's beer and brewery of the week are Boulevard Brewing Co. and their Whiskey Barrel Stout. Every So Often … They'll Have Guests on The Hump! Podcast The Hump! Podcast will definitely have guests. So … they'll chat with people from all backgrounds … whether they choose to leisurely walk the earth, shoot it from behind a camera or scramble for that next connecting flight. When they bring someone on, they'll look not only for people from all walks of life, but those who challenge the status quo and inspire them. Oh ... and they'll look for people who make them laugh. Because that's really important. And You Won't Want to Miss Every Episode's Game of "Triple D" To close each episode of The Hump! Podcast … Brent and Chad will have quick Triple D discussion. So ... what's Triple D? We throw out a scenario … and discuss whether it's a DICK, DOUCHE or DUMBASS move. This first episode's Triple D move: Someone who drives SLOW in the fast lane on the highway? We discuss and debate on the show, but feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments (keep clean folks, as they reserve the right to delete any personal attacks or information). What's The Hump! Podcast's Format You can watch Brent and Chad LIVE 7 p.m. CST most Wednesdays on Facebook.  The show will definitely land within the adult attention deficit window -- SO NO MORE than 45 minutes. They'll publish the replays on Facebook, YouTube (near future) and places where good audio can be found (see below platforms -- and not saying they're good, but they'll slum along greatness).

    Intro – The HUMP! Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 1:33


    Hey Everybody … This is Brent AND my Invisible friend Chad (don't worry … he'll be very real on the show) and we can't wait to bring you The Hump! … a new podcast from He Says … She Says KC blog network (actually … we're getting ahead of ourselves with the whole network thing). Each episode … we'll tell tales and share in experiences about how to get one over on this thing called life. The HUMP! Will Walk The Earth So … we'll chat with people from all backgrounds … whether they choose to leisurely walk the earth, shoot it from behind a camera or scramble for that next connecting flight. What  The HUMP! Will Chat About ... You can count on plenty of talk about craft beer (or other beverages of one's choice) … the wonder of perpetual cargo short living … and that next crackalackin' THING we're obsessing over ... Spread The Love Remember to rate … review … and subscribe to The Hump — a He Says She Says KC podcast — on iTunes ... Stitcher or SoundCloud. And if you really hate us … share us with friends … we have no expiration date. We'll all get over The Hump together … I said … we'll all get over The Hump together.

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