Podcasts about tailgate talk

Balky is joined by Brew Crew Ball and Reviewing the Brew's Paul Dietrich to discuss Christian Yelich, William Contreras' finger injury, Jesus Made and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Leo Kiper, Jr., Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by Brew Crew Ball and Reviewing the Brew's Paul Dietrich to discuss Christian Yelich, Tobias Myers' short start and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. BrewHoop's Dr. Van Fayaz also drops by to share his thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks need to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo and others this offseason. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Leo Kiper, Jr., Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by Brew Crew Ball and Reviewing the Brew's Paul Dietrich to discuss Brice Turang, Quinn Priester's Crew debut and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. The GyroStep Podcast from the GyroStep Podcast Network co-host Ti Windisch also drops by to share his thoughts on what should be the new starting lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Leo Kiper, Jr., Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by Brew Crew Ball and Reviewing the Brew's Paul Dietrich to discuss Chad Patrick, Freddy Peralta and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Leo Kiper, Jr., Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by Wisconsin Herd president Steve Brandes' to discuss the Herd's chances at a playoff berth on the last weekend of the 2024-25 NBA G-LEague regularseason. And Brew Crew Ball and Reviewing the Brew's Paul Dietrich discusses Sal Frelick, William Contreras, Jackson Chourio and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Leo Kiper, Jr., Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by The Score's Alex Thomas to discuss how the Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles stack up in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. Brewer Fanatic and Brewer Fanatic Podcast co-host Jack Stern also hangs out to talk Tobias Myers, Nick Mears, Connor Thomas and more. Also, B.J. DeGroot, Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky and Brew Crew Ball's Paul Dietrich discuss Jacob Misiorowski, Craig Yoho, Brandon Woodruff and more Milwaukee Brewers talk. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Alex Thomas, Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

3/7/25: Talkin' Spring Game Cancellations, Answering YOUR Questions In Tailgate Talk, Dudes Of The Week & So Much More!

Balky and Brew Crew Ball's Paul Dietrich discuss the pitching injuries in 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training, whether Matt Arnold made a mistake in not adding a veteran infielder to replace Willy Adames and more. Then, B.J. DeGroot, Alex Thomas, Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

The Gyro Step Podcast co-host Ti Windisch from the Gyro Step Podcast Network joins Balky, Leo Kiper, Jr. and B.J. DeGroot to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks' huge game against the Denver Nuggets Thursday night. Plus, Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

2/24/25: Ohio State National Champion DB Lathan Ransom On NFL Combine Prep, Tailgate Talk Presented By RealTruck & So Much More!

Balky talks about Mark Attanasio's Milwaukee Brewers comments and Bobby Portis' suspension from the Milwaukee Bucks before with B.J. DeGroot, Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. share a Tailgate Talk and play "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky talks with B.J. DeGroot about the Milwaukee Bucks' big performances from Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter, Jr. before he is joined by Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky talks with B.J. DeGroot about Josh Jacobs' comments at the Super Bowl about the Green Bay Packers' need for a number one receiver before he is joined by Wes Karcheski from Niemuth's Southside Market and Alex Thomas. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky is joined by Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the 2025 season, Josh Meyers and more. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

A final hour on a Red Friday right before the playoffs!

It's been a while..... Nick and the crew breakdown Season 8 and review some user's cycle long report cards!

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, Matt LaFleur, tChristian Watson and more. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers battling the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, Matt LaFleur, the Pack's cornerbacks and more. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Cody Tapp joins in for the round table after they go through their Richards of the Week and discuss what to do food wise in this cold weather coming.

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers battling the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, Jaire Alexander, the Pack's wideouts and more. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers battling the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

12/20/24: Ohio State National Champion RB Maurice Clarett Talks Buckeyes' CFP Chances, Tailgate Talk Presented By RealTruck, Dudes Of The Week, Thoughtful Thursday & So Much More!

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers battling the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

12/12/24: Bill Belichick Breaking News, Coaching Carousel Around College Football, Answering YOUR Burning Questions In Tailgate Talk Presented By RealTruck & So Much More!

Balky tells you why he loves this year's Heisman Trophy race, as well as the interesting paralells between the 2010 world champion Green Bay Packers and this year's squad. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers battling the Detroit Lions on the road Thursday night. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Nick, Brackett, Zeth, Van and Boone talk all things CLD!

Balky breaks down the Green Bay Packers' win against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with Wisconsin Radio Network sports director Bill Scott. Plus, The Score's Alex Thomas joins Balky for analysis on the Wisconsin Badgers' loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday before discussing big wins for the Wisconsin Badgers' and Marquette Golden Eagles' men's basketball teams. And Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Thanksgiving edition of Tailgate Talk and Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?.

We talk Richards, we talk with Rob Brenton and we talk food for the weekend on the last hour on a Friday.

Balky talks San Francisco 49ers/Green Bay Packers with WHBY/WSCO brand manager B.J. DeGroot before Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market hops aboard with Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Balky talks with Wisconsin Radio Network sports director Bill Scott about the Green Bay Packers taking on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. WHBY/WSCO brand manager B.J. DeGroot joins Balky to discuss the backup running back situation for the Pack, and Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market hops aboard with Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

11/13/24: The Bobby Carpenter Show With Anthony Schlegel Is

D-bags of the week, Drew Nixon of Cody and Gold joins to talk that Bengals game last night and what you got cooking for the Chiefs game this weekend?

Balky speaks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about the Green Bay Packers trading Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the biggest obstacle facing the Pack going into the bye week. Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?" as well.

Nick, Brackett, Guca, Van, and Zeth go back through the Dynasty Deep Dive article to see how we feel about it now!

Balky talks with Acme Packing Company Green Bay Packers analyst Justis Mosqueda about adding Jamin Davis to the green-and-gold, his Jordan Love prediction, and how the Pack can beat the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market joins Balky and Leo Kiper, Jr. for a Tailgate Talk and "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?"

The second hour of the show begins with Jayson Slade (95.9 KISS-FM) and Richard Niemuth joins us for a Tailgate Talk!

We have Matt McMullen on from Chiefs.com for our round table and get ready for all of the week.

The Bobby Carpenter Show With Anthony Schlegel Is

Leo and Balky break down the latest weird turn in the Haason Reddick saga before they share a Tailgate Talk with Richard Niemuth from Niemuth's Southside Market. Plus, Leo takes on a listener on "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".

The Bobby Carpenter Show With Anthony Schlegel Is

Leo and Balky are joined by Reviewing the Brew and the Cold Brew Podcast's Matt Carroll as he looks ahead to the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers rotation, the hole at third base and much more. Plus, Richard Niemuth from Niemuth's Southside Market hops aboard for a Tailgate Talk before Leo takes on a listener in "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".

Matt Carroll joins Leo and Balky from Reviewing the Brew and the Cold Brew Podcast to get you set for Thursday night's do-or-die Game 3 2024 NL Wild Card Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market drops by for a Tailgate Talk, before Leo and a listener battle each other in "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 283 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitchin with Yarn, winemakerssister, Yumi Yarns & Fibernymph Dye Works   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins LFA Helical Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway & a Mystery Colorway (both 50g skeins: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon). Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on in June 2023. Finished September 5. Forgot to share in the last episode.   Frozen Shake Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 crochet pattern available on Ravelry | LoveCrafts Yarn: worsted crochet cotton Hooks: F (3.75mm) & G (4.0mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn- mystery blue cotton on a cone that was from Aunt Rachel's stash. Made for mom during September hospital stay when the dietitians started making frozen shakes to get nutrients into her.   Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin. $3 crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Free version available here. Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn gifted to me by my friend Heather. We became friends through the dancing school we went to. Her mother was the stage manager and my mom was the house manager for our recitals. We've all know each other since I was 12. Heather's mother Rita passed away a few years ago. When Heather heard my mom was in the hospital she dropped off a care package at the dancing school- chemo caps for Mom and yarn from her mom's stash for me!   Rita's pumpkins Pattern: Pumpkin by June Gilbank. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Free version available here. Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page 5 finished Yarn is definitely 1970s/1980s squeeky acrylic, so not my favorite to work with, but it feels great to put it to good use and to bring a bit of life to Rita's old stash.   Farmhouse Pumpkin Pattern: Farmhouse Pumpkins by More Dreams Less Life. $4.25 crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Worked in the round. Does use FP & BP HDC which I learned in my crochet cables class at Staci's! Love the look of this. Worked up in an evening of TV.   Pumpkin Patch Cup Cozy Pattern: Pumpkin Patch Cup Cozy by Kylee Keller. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & this blog. Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Tangerine Colorway, Knit Picks Brava Worsed in the Dublin colorway (green) & mystery brown acrylic yarn from stash. Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page The pattern calls for thicker yarn and a larger hook than I had. It also calls for what's essentially a 1x1 ribbed look, but I liked the look of the ribbing from the front/back post crochets on the Farmhouse Pumpkins, so I used that pattern instead. I used the stitch count from my Ball Band with a Twist pattern (available on Ravelry | LoveCrafts).   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Farmhouse Pumpkin Pattern: Farmhouse Pumpkins by More Dreams Less Life. $4.25 crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Yarn: KnitKraft Wintuk Yarn in the Rust Colorway Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page I initially grabbed the yarn from Heather and threw some in my bag for the hospital and rest (still in its plastic Thom McCann shoe store bag lol into my craft room). I though the other skein of Wintuk was red- but when I went down there again, I realized it was rust! and the pumpkin madness continued! Cast on Saturday 9/28 watching Season 2 of the OA with Dan on Netflix.   Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Yarn: Knit Picks Static Fingering Weight Yarn in the Peppercorn colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 2.5 (3.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Note- the pattern just got some updates About the yarn: blues, grays, cream and a bit of a salmony orange. Self patterning yarn. Progress: 15 inches. I will plan to add one more inch and then work the decreases.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my Affiliate Link. Progress: I finished 9 my July squares & seamed them. I started my August squares and have 1 package waiting for me to open- the last batch.   Stranger Things 2 Socks Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Stranger Things 2 Self Striping Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on the morning of Thursday 9/5 for the Pigskin Party. I didn't get to join in the round until that night, but now its well underway. About the colorway- stripes of: orange, hot pink, purple, navy blue, medium blue and red. Progress- My first Pigskin Cast on using Snack Shack Sponsor yarn. I'm almost to heel of the first sock.   Rest Relax Recharge Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn: Plush Sock in the Rest Relax Recharge Colorway (from the March 2023 Yarnable Box) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on both cuffs so I can try to work these up quickly. They'll match some of Mom's go-to pjs. Cute acrylic Pigskin markers from Twin Mountain Handcrafts on them. Thanks ladies for sending them to me. I love them.   Brainstorming Making the pumpkins has me itching to make toys. It would be great to make some for the little kiddos for Christmas. I need to start the Christmas stocking for my cousin Colleen's little boy Owen so I have that ready for Thanksgiving. The pumpkins also have me longing to crochet some hats.   From the Armchair Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing Talked to several nurses and other staff about my knitting and crochet while in with Mom. One PCA learned to knit before but said she never really full understood it. I told her I'd be happy to meet her for coffee and a lesson anytime. The staff all oooh and ahhh over Mom's handknit socks. One morning when Mom was really out of it from anesthesia the day before, I was putting on her handknit socks and I had them totally crooked, heel on the side, and she was busting my chops. I told her "hey, I said I was good at knitting them, not putting them on!" and she insisted on taking a photo for me to share! Little glimpses of her coming back to her real self were great- even if it was going to be a bit more time before she was back to normal. I recently saw a notice in my town's Facebook page that the senior center is looking for yarn they can use to make things to sell at holiday's craft fairs. PSA: even if your community hasn't reached out- see if they need yarn so you can clear out anything you don't need and know it will go to good use.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge- Click here for Ravelry Link Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you'll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1).  Our Official Sponsor for Q1 (October) is The Little Wolf Knits. This means you've got a challenge that can earn you more points and entry towards a cool prize. Check out the challenge details in this Ravelry post Commentator Mary Klute's report- One of the best things about the pigskin party is the community!  It is so much fun to get to know other players and the annual Tailgate Talk is a great way to do that. It looks like this year's Tailgate Talk was a great success--at the time of this report nearly 200 players had submitted for their Tailgate Talk points! But players aren't just chatting--they are also finishing projects!  So far there are 307 finished projects on the scoreboard, including 10 blitzes!  And it looks like players are really using sponsor products to rack up some extra points.  So far, finished projects have earned over 50 points on average by using sponsor products!  Symama09 is a great example of how to really maximize those sponsor points.  She earned 280 sponsor points on her recently finished gnome by using 2 proshop exclusive products, three proshop non-exclusive products, and two products from snack shack sponsors!  Her gnome is super cute too- check out the Ravelry Project Page here! Finally, don't forget to spread the word about the PSP!  You can join 14 players who have been earning points by drafting players! Tune in to hear if you're a September Participation Prize winner. I will be in touch with all winners via email.   Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 5 & 6, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival: November 9-10, 2024 in West Friendship, Maryland For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Contest, News & Notes   My friend Linda is looking for donations of warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside the First Church in Woburn, MA. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome!   Life in Focus Update on Mom: Diane is still in the hospital after being admitted on 9/12. Attempts at the bedside to put filler into her right vocal cord to bring back her voice didn't work, so they brought her down to the OR and did the procedure there. She has so much more volume now! She doesn't notice a huge difference but we all do. We thought about 2 weeks in that she'd be going home, bags were all packed and they decided to do a last minute CT which showed spots in her lungs. We were told it wasn't cancer but it took until Thursday to do a Bronchoscopy to reveal the cause of that issue- 2 different bacterial infections. Of course at first we were told it was just 1 and she could go home on oral antibiotics. 10 minutes later the other was found and now she has to stay for at least a few days of IV antibiotics.   How to make it fun in the hospital Get to know your caregivers; find out what you have in common. It makes it more interesting if you can actually have a bond with the people you're interacting with on a regular basis. Get some new pajamas- especially if that's all you get to wear. If your family can stay over with you- get matching PJs. It's a little thing but it can make it feel a bit more special. Find ways to make the little things into bigger things. Our first matching PJ night, we wore flamingo pajamas. In advance of that, I purchased flamingo decorations at the party store and bought light up necklaces, straws & ice cubes to turn the evening into a party. The next night, we planned to have an ice cream sundae party. The unit always has ice cream on hand. Mom ordered a peach puree from the daily menu and I saved M&Ms that my cousin Jenny brought and we had an ice cream party. As it turns out, I spotted fireworks out the windows of the elevator lobby that night and was able to bring Mom over to see. Made what could have been an average night - or a depressign one because we thought she'd be home, more entertaining. Have folks send in mail and bring it to the patient! Chellescraps- Michelle, sent a bouquet of paper flowers (I believe they're from freshcutpaper)- my brother's family also got her one early on in her stay (these are great because, you may not know this but some patients cannot have fresh cut flowers- burn patients, some immunocompromised patients etc); Sewrunknit, Suzanne, sent a funny card, ElsaandEm, Emily, sent a handknit/embroidered flower pin, my cousin Jenny brought a WonderWoman balloon and ironically on the same day, a friend dropped off a Wonder Woman pillow at the house (great to use to push into Mom's side when she had pain) Ask friends and family to text photos and videos! Hattie sent Mom the cutest video of a little dance/kartwheel which was so fun.    On a Happy Note Sharpie Rollerball Pens (.5mm)- available on Amazon. The only thing that would make it better is if it was a click top, but I'm totally willing to live without the convenience. Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day & Night Cream Duo. $7.99 (dupe for Farmacy Honey Halo, which I've never tried) One day when my SIL brought Riley, Garret and Millie in to see Mom at the hospital, Millie said she wanted to see my office, so since Mom was still at her MRI, we took a detour. Millie did a full on simulation of me at work, drinking selzter, typing on my computer etc. My parents celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary. Thankfully Dan had more brain cells and time than the rest of us and got Mom flowers on his way in to visit. I picked up my grandmother to bring her in for a visit with my Mom. We had a lovely visit. My cousin Sabrina came up from Tennessee with her girlfriend Maria for a visit with my Mom. It was so great catching up with them. Watching The American President. I love that movie. Mom and I had been talking about it in the hospital that day- specifically the line from Michael J. Fox (as Lewis Rothschild) "I tell any girl I'm going out with to assume that all plans are soft until she receives confirmation from me thirty minutes beforehand." Robin McCall: "And they find this romantic?" Lewis Rothschild: "Well, I say it with a great deal of charm." I was able to use our John Deere tractor/backhoe to free myself when a tree fell in our driveway and I was trapped. Dan was in Vermont and I thought I'd have to call my nephew Oisin but it didn't come to that! I scored a $300 ski bag with a charging set-up for boot warmers for $15 at a yard sale this weekend. Trader Joe's pumpkin Kringle! with Cinnamon coffee.   Quote of the Week   Strive to be whole, not perfect, for in wholeness we embrace both our strengths and our flaws, while in perfection, we lose the beauty of our true selves. -Unknown   ------   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Leo and Balky speak with Reviewing the Brew and the Cold Brew Podcast co-host Matt Carroll about Freddy Peralta's disappointing end to his outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, how Pat Murphy is going to modify the way he manages the Milwaukee brewers bullpen in the playoffs and more. Then, Richard Niemuth from Niemuth's Southside Market hangs out for a Tailgate Talk before Leo battles a listener in "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".

Leo and Balky are joined by Reviewing the Brew and the Cold Brew Podcast's Matt Carroll to continue the celebration of the Milwaukee Brewers winning their second-straight National League Central Division title. Richard Niemuth from Niemuth's Southside Market also drops by to share a Tailgate Talk and for Leo to play a game of "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".

Reviewing the Brew Milwaukee Brewers analyst and Cold Brew Podcast host Matt Carroll joins The Show to discuss which outfielder needs to step up in Chrisitan Yelich's absence. Plus, Richard Niemuth from Niemuth's Southside Market swings in for a Tailgate Talk while Leo battles a lucky listener in Craft Beer or Indie Band?

The guys are joined by Reviewing the Brew Milwaukee Brewers analyst Matt Carroll as they dish on whether the Crew has enough quality starting pitching to win the World Series, where the offensive barrage has come from against the Atlanta Braves and more. Plus, Sean Wipfli from Niemuth's Southside Market hops aboard for a Tailgate Talk, while Leo battles a listener in "Niemuth's Craft Beer or Indie Band?".