Tip To Tip with Lou & Chris

Still closing out 2001, Lou decided to give concrete lifeguarding a go. There was a bike phase, Jason Ellis, the Owen discography, and so many skating injuries. Today Lou tells Chris about his 47th job, ESPN X-Games Skatepark.

In the final months of 2001, Lou once again headed out into the unknown to procure employment. Whether or not he actually found it will be hotly debated. Also, lots of weight lifting talk. Today Lou tells Chris about his 46th job, Bally Total Fitness.

In the wake of September 11th, 2001, Lou found himself on the hunt again, again. There’s a bit of talk about wiring speakers and mustaches, but only after a protracted conversation about mutual dick touching. Today Lou tells Chris about his 45th job, Circuit City [Duluth].

In the wake of September 11th, 2001, Lou found himself on the hunt again. Surrounded by hats, he had to choose between two paths; dazzle the GM, or keep them arms crossed. Also, meatball sandwiches. Today Lou tells Chris about his 44th job, Hat Shack.

In Autumn of 2001, Lou tried something new and gave childcare a shot. It went much as expected. Also, Lou tells Chris about his experience with anti-depressants, the time he got expelled from school, and then Dan makes a guest appearance. Today Lou tells Chris about his 43rd job, Kids R Kids.

Yet again, we find ourselves in 2001, where Lou decided to try his hand waiting tables. And after a brief conversation about racial politics in France, and some scrotum play, the guys explore the relationship between hygiene and pickles. Today Lou tells Chris about his 42nd job, Mick’s.

In 2001, knowing that he had previously quit with no notice and was almost certainly not rehireable, Lou shot the moon and applied at Target. Spoiler alert: he was rehired. Also, a brief stop at female ejaculation right at the top. Today Lou tells Chris about his 41st job, Target [Duluth].

For a single day in April 2001, Lou found himself on the business end of a real dilemma. To denim shirt, or not to denim shirt - that is the question. Today Lou tells Chris about his 40th job, Hollywood Video.

In February of 2001, Lou put on a pair of board shorts and dove right into another mall job. Then he had his car repossessed. And then he read Michael Crichton’s Timeline for the first time. So it all worked out in the end. Today Lou tells Chris about his 39th job, Pacific Sunwear.

Starting 2001 with a bang, Lou once again proves his memory is aggressively fallible. Also, Chris and Lou lament the passing of the great Peter Steele, ten years after the fact, and then imagine a world where Guy Fieri crushes ass to dust. Today Lou tells Chris about his 38th job, Gadzooks.

Towards the end of 2000, it was time for another change. First Lou found himself in a nice pair of boutique jeans. And then, shortly thereafter, in Duluth, Georgia. Today Lou tells Chris about his 37th job, Lucky Brand Jeans.

Towards the end of July of the year 2000, Lou moved from one mall store to another. There was a convoluted pay structure, a smudged eyebrow, way too much Dragon Ball Z talk, and for some reason Chris laughs his ass off at Lou’s shining example of a VHS double set (“Fuckin’ Dan!”). Today Lou tells Chris about his 36th job, Suncoast Motion Picture Company.

Towards the end of May of the year 2000, Lou moved to another wing of Woodfield mall where he found himself surrounded by Hummel, Lladro, and Swarovski figurines. There was more dusting than selling, and way more Huey Lewis than is reasonable. Today Lou tells Chris about his 35th job, Ashley Avery's Collectables.

In May of 2000, Lou wandered lazy figure eights for three days while trying to avoid eye contact with coworkers and customers alike. Needless to say, it wasn’t a perfect fit. Today Lou tells Chris about his 34th job, Z Gallerie.

In the Spring of 2000, Lou learned learned pretty quickly that he wasn’t cut out for sales. What do motivated housewives, pre-packaged meals, and the pandemic have in common? Today Lou tells Chris about his 33rd job, Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center.

From late March to early April of the year 2000, Lou decided to strap on a headset and give something new a try. Lou and Chris look back on the olden days of searching the wanted ads to find a job, discuss adventures in typing tests, and Lou admits to having a very fallible memory (and shows receipts). Today Lou tells Chris about his 32nd job, Metro One.

In the early part of 2000, Lou found himself in a familiar environment. Not quite the same though, because this time was much less memorable. After covering what little Lou remembers about this job, Lou and Chris get distracted talking about a mutual friend’s dick, and the truth about Lou’s (lack of) skill with the ladies. Today Lou tells Chris about his 31st job, Tower Records - Schaumburg.

At the beginning of 2000, Lou was starting community college and needed a part-time job that would schedule him around that. When he arrived for his interview, they were playing Cap’n Jazz in the store. Kismet? Turns out, not so much. Today Lou tells Chris about his 30th job, Hot Topic.

Closing out 1999, Lou found himself surrounded by geodes, Galileo Thermometers, and rain sticks. There was a little love, a healthy amount of baby vomit, and a whole bunch of whale sounds. Today Lou tells Chris about his 29th job, Natural Wonders.

During the last few months of 1999, Lou threw on a red shirt and a pair of khakis, and walked unwittingly into his very own meet-cute. There were styrofoam cups filled with chocolate syrup, tricycle-riding M & M’s, and smidgeon of body dysmorphia. Today Lou tells Chris about his 28th job, Target.

At the beginning of Autumn, 1999, Lou drove straight from West Hollywood to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago without sleeping. His priorities became getting mentally healthy, and getting his abs back… not necessarily in that order. Today Lou tells Chris about his 27th job, Menards.

During the Summer of 1999, movies were rented, celebrities were observed, and a ferret made a cameo. And all the while, Lou’s emotional state degraded further and further. Today Lou tells Chris about his 26th job, Tower Video.

In episode two of this two parter, we find Lou still employed at Tower records. After putting his notice in and almost joining the Navy, it was getting publicly chastised by a jilted lover that finally ended his run at the record store for good. Today Lou finishes telling Chris about his 26th job, Tower Records in West Hollywood.

Rolling into 1999, Lou traded one record store for another. There was exposure to Meshuggah, massages at the register, a secret Korn show, zero non-disclosure agreements, and a shitload of celebrity meet-cutes. Today Lou eats a couple of edibles before telling Chris about his 26th job, Tower Records in West Hollywood.

In the final months of 1998, Lou once again found himself surrounded by CDs. There was heartbreak, a bomb scare, a non-disclosure agreement, a potential ghost sighting, and a smattering of celebrity meet-cutes. Today Lou tells Chris about his 24th job, Virgin Megastore.

Towards the end of 1998, Lou moved back to Los Angeles with his band and his girlfriend. Next thing he knew, he was wearing body armor and someone else’s combat boots, marching around a hanger at the Van Nuys airport. Today Lou tells Chris about his 23rd job, as an extra on Power Rangers.

Closing out the Summer months of 1998, Lou needed a second job to save up some extra money for his impending move back to Los Angeles. Working the night shift, he found himself dodging avalanches made of packages, and trying to decide how many on-the-job injuries is too many on-the-job injuries. Today Lou tells Chris about his 22nd job, UPS.

In 1997, Lou returned to the scene of the crime. This time ‘round was a bit more memorable. So memorable, in fact, that there are two full episodes worth of material. There were zippers being aggressively pulled down, bodybuilders starting shit, tactical batons being swung to and fro, strip clubs, brain-wraps, and more free trips to the buffet than one ever needs. Today Lou tells Chris about his 21st job, Cineplex Odeon Town & Country Theaters... Again, in part two of a two-part vocational extravaganza.

In 1997, Lou returned to the scene of the crime. This time ‘round was a bit more memorable. So memorable, in fact, that there are two full episodes worth of material. There were zippers being aggressively pulled down, bodybuilders starting shit, tactical batons being swung to and fro, strip clubs, brain-wraps, and more free trips to the buffet than one ever needs. Today Lou tells Chris about his 21st job, Cineplex Odeon Town & Country Theaters... Again, in part one of a two-part vocational extravaganza.

Towards the end of March, 1997, Lou moved from the paradise of Newport Beach, California to the middle of Illinois. There were cornfields, emo, townies, bagels, and much drama. Today Lou tells Chris about his 20th job, Bixby's Bagels.

For a few minutes in the Spring of 1997, Lou flirted with a return to the food service industry. We’ve got white-person burritos, a discussion about Kenny G’s instrument, and we revisit the whole "blowing Ray Liotta" thing from episode 16. Today Lou tells Chris about his 19th job, The Culinary Wrap.

On February 22nd, 1997, Lou embarked on a journey unlike any he had experienced prior. There were uncommon odors, unparalleled scratching, and a lot of wasted gasoline. Today Lou tells Chris about his 18th job, US Guards.

In this special episode of Tip To Tip, we go back to the Winter of 1993/1994. How did a car load of seasonal yard décor and a shitload of community service spark Lou’s love of reading? Listen as Lou tells Chris about the time he had to do court ordered community service.

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In the Summer of 1996, Lou got a job slanging CD’s and videos. Also, Lou talks about his time as a vegetarian, how shitty he is at making new friends, and then the boys discuss the current climate of language policing. Also, cats meowing Christmas carols. Today Lou tells Chris about his 15th job, The Warehouse.

In March of 1996, Lou found himself living in idyllic Newport Beach, California. It was during this time that Lou came to a realization about his sexuality, and also - found out that the Bagger’s Olympics was a thing! Today Lou tells Chris about his 14th job, Hughes Family Markets.

In the Winter of 1995, Lou got hired as a key-holder at the bookstore that owned the calendar kiosk from episode 11 of T2T. He read some porn, and he swept the leg, and ultimately he crumpled under the pressure. Today Lou tells Chris about his 13th job, Waldenbooks.

At the tail end of 1995, Lou found himself on the set of a made-for-TV movie starring Ann-Magret. There were lights, there were cameras, and of course, there was a little bit of action. Today Lou tells Chris about his 12th job, as an extra on Seduced by Madness.

In October of 1995, Lou moved from the suburbs of Chicago to the San Fernando Valley, settling in lovely Van Nuys, California. Lou details his obsession with maps, the time he was almost recruited to sell sheep-skin rugs by a couple of swingers, the time he needed to pee the worst, and why running after kids in the mall is a fool’s errand. Today Lou tells Chris about his 11th job, Day By Day Calendar Company.

Closing out the Summer of 1995, Lou found himself slinging fruits and veggies at the crack of dawn. What does that have to do with his Straight Edge past? Only one way to find out. Today Lou tells Chris about his 10th job, Fresh Fields Market.

In the Summer of 1995, Lou got yet another movie theater job. Then he dyed his hair green and acted like a baby. Also in this episode: guns, god, and how not to audition a drummer. Today Lou tells Chris about his 9th job, Cineplex Odeon Town & Country Theaters.

Sometime in late 1995, Lou found himself working the night shift in a video store. There was an abundance of nachos, parking lot rollerblade sessions, an unhealthy amount of pornography, and maybe one too many viewings of Over The Top. Today Lou tells Chris about his 8th job, Ken's World of Video.

In the Summer of 1995, Lou found himself employed at yet another movie theater. And then as a bonus, around the same time, he worked at a third movie theater! We’ve got a prank gone wrong, the unmistakable scent of urine, and a healthy dose of intercourse. Today Lou tells Chris about his 6th and 7th jobs, Cineplex Odeon Woodfield 3 & 4, and Cineplex Odeon Woodfield 5-9.

In 1994, Lou dropped out of high school, was kicked out of the house, and got a job running enormous machines. Well, running machines AND taking the occasional nap. Okay, maybe 50% running machines, 50% taking naps. The machine to nap ratio is immaterial. Today Lou tells Chris about his 5th job, PCA.

In 1993, Lou finally found a job he liked. Violent outbursts, new best friends, cold popcorn & luke-warm drinks, and nachos as far as the eye could see. Grab your Tub Rex, pick the perfect seat, and watch out for flying beverages. Today Lou tells Chris about his 4th job, Cineplex Odeon Ridge Cinemas.

In 1993, Lou walked into a local seafood restaurant and asked for Manny Tuiasosopo. That led to a stint ferrying surf and turf to and fro, and some truly terrifying realizations about the food service industry. Today Lou tells Chris about his third job, Bob Chinn’s Crab House.

The year was 1992… or maybe 1993. Either way, Lou got a job calling strangers and trying not to laugh. Today Lou tells Chris about his 2nd job, US Research Company.

The years was 1990. A fourteen year old Lou walked into his local fast food eatery and asked for an application. Today Lou tells Chris about his 1st job, McDonald’s. No patties were flipped in the making of this episode.

It's your first day at Tip To Tip with Lou & Chris, and we’re so pleased to welcome you aboard. Today’s orientation mainly consist of a get-to-know-you session... we'll go first.