Welcome back to Altered Judgement! In Episode 25, the crew celebrates a major milestone by welcoming back their first-ever repeat guest, Joe.

What starts with shots of Chicago’s infamous Jeppson’s Malört quickly spirals into conversations about viral raccoons, local Pennsylvania cryptids, flip phone disasters from 2007, Canadian wildfire smoke, and bold Philly sports theories (could LeBron James or Conor McDavid actually land in Philadelphia?).

To close it out, the crew breaks out the party game Sketchy Answers for an unhinged rapid-fire round of prompt-driven comedy.

Episode Chapters:

[00:01] - Intro & Hotel Pool Story

[03:30] - Taking Shots of Jeppson's Malört

[07:35] - Olestra, Baked Chips & 90s Throwbacks

[08:50] - Tasting Local Drinks (Two Moods Orange Crush)

[09:40] - Jimothy the Raccoon & The Pennsylvania Squonk

[12:58] - Re-Introducing Joe & Remembering Episode 2

[18:36] - Milestone Reflections: 25 Episodes & Studio Evolution

[28:04] - The 2007 Flip Phone Story

[32:00] - Wildfire Smoke, Weather Patterns & Tornado Alley Shifts

[40:27] - Philly Sports: LeBron to Sixers & McDavid Rumors

[50:24] - Wawa HoagieFest Rant & The Deli Counter Era

[58:20] - Emu Sounds & Strange Animal Trivia

[01:01:00] - Sketchy Answers: Worst Brand Name for Toilet Paper

[01:04:53] - Sketchy Answers: Okay in Video Games, Frowned Upon in Real Life

[01:06:14] - Sketchy Answers: Worst Google Search Before a Job Interview

[01:08:41] - Sketchy Answers: If My Pet Could Talk...

[01:10:38] - Sketchy Answers: Replacing "Love" in Song Titles

[01:13:24] - Sketchy Answers: Worst Thing to Say in a Wedding Toast

[01:15:30] - Sketchy Answers: High School Habits That Get You Fired

[01:18:46] - Sketchy Answers: Terrible PA Tourist Attractions

[01:21:00] - Sketchy Answers: Signature Bedroom Moves

[01:22:49] - Outro & Wrap-Up

In this episode of Altered Judgement, the hosts sit down with Jim, Mark, and Nick from The Delcobras, the local band responsible for creating the podcast's official theme song. The guys talk about their band's origin story (transitioning from their original bedroom-pop project Scoopski), their local gigging schedule around the Philly area, and upcoming releases—including their new single "Freedom Smile" and an upcoming full-length album.In between music talk, they play a game of "Emo or ENO," debate the decline of classic retro Wawas versus modern Super Wawas, recount wild concert/theater stories (including a infamous Twilight midnight release projector disaster), and give details on where to catch them live.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro & Welcoming The Delcobras

(03:36) From Scoopski to The Delcobras

(06:51) Choosing the Band Name

(07:58) 2007 Basement Demos & Nostalgia

(11:51) Shows, New Merch & "Freedom Smile"

(15:11) Listening to Delcobras Tracks

(22:28) The AMC Theater Twilight Incident(26:18) Game: Emo or ENO?

(37:48) Bamboozle & Warped Tour Memories

(41:08) The Evolution of the Philly Music Scene

(49:26) Super Wawa vs. Retro Wawa

(54:35) Rehearsal Spaces & Studio Recording

(58:21) Upcoming Live Shows & Outro

In this episode of Altered Judgement, the hosts jump into a wide-ranging conversation covering bizarre urban legends, health scares, and mind-bending theories. They start off discussing whether ice cream truck drivers have secret turf wars, react to an unexpectedly provocative ice cream song, and dive into recent food parasite scares and colonoscopy prep stories. Later, they tackle space-time continuum shifts around the Large Hadron Collider shutdown, test each other on famous Mandela Effects, and debate proper parking lot etiquette. To cap off the episode, they introduce and play a new Jackbox-style party game called "Sketchy Answers", where they face off on hilarious and unhinged prompts.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro & Catching Up

00:03:45 - Ice Cream Truck Turf Wars

00:09:25 - Food Parasites & Ass Topics

00:14:25 - The Large Hadron Collider & Time Warps

00:16:00 - The Mandela Effect

00:25:58 - Parking Lot Etiquette

00:29:55 - Game Intro: "Sketchy Answers"

00:31:55 - Playing "Sketchy Answers"

00:58:20 - Post-Game Wrap Up & Future Guests

It’s Christmas in July on Altered Judgement! The boys start things off cooling down in the pool before bringing the holiday cheer straight into the studio. First, musician Billy November drops by to perform a live acoustic set, open up about his metal roots and Events that led him to become the musician he is today, we also break down his transition into country and Latin-infused pop. Repeat guest Blum makes a surprise appearance at the desk to share a few laughs and jump in on the conversation. Then, Michela from Baked by Michela brings an absolute arsenal of holiday desserts—from peppermint bark brownies to Little Debbie Christmas tree cheesecake. She talks about her journey from flea market hustle to opening her Southampton storefront, the realities of running a small business, and joins the crew for an unforgettable taste test of Jeppson's Malört. Sounds like a normal Christmas in July to us!

Episode Chapters

00:00 Intro01:12 In Pool Intro

02:51 Billy November Intro

03:45 Billy November Origin Story

06:20 First Guitar & Forrays Into Music Projects

15:00 Genre Blends & New Music Styles

17:40 Billy November – "Only in Fairytales" (LIVE Original Song)

23:25 Deep Dive Into Content & Music Creation

30:00 Future Song Releases & Live Performances

35:14 Billy November – "Vampires Deja Vu" (LIVE Performance)

39:05 The Great Concert Bathroom Use Debate

41:20 The Mount Rushmore of Concerts

48:00 Blum Swings By the Studio

55:45 Billy November – "Into You" (LIVE Paramore Cover)

59:20 Michela of Baked by Michela Arrives at the Studio

1:00:00 The Holiday Treat Gauntlet Reveal

1:04:20 Baked by Michela Origin Story

1:11:00 The Transition to Her Current Storefront

1:15:20 The One-Bite Mistake

1:19:28 The Froot Loops Cheesecake Fail

1:22:17 We Ask "The Question" to Michela

1:29:50 The Fresh Lemonade Origin Story

1:31:31 The Future of Baked by Michela

1:36:40 The Gingerbread Massacre

1:38:45 Michela Meets Malört

1:42:00 The Holiday Convo & Closing

1:47:45 The In-Pool Outro

1:48:40 Billy November – "Redbone" (LIVE Childish Gambino Cover Outro

Welcome to Episode 22 of Altered Judgement, "Irish Goodbye"!This week, Joe returns from his international trip to Ireland and shares all of his wild stories. The guys crack open some Magners (or Bulmers) cider as Joe recounts his experiences navigating impossibly thin roads on the left side of the car, visiting the stunning Slieve League cliffs, and dealing with American "Karens" at the Guinness Storehouse.After catching up on the podcast's recent guest hosts and upcoming episodes, the conversation takes a wild turn into extreme weather. They discuss the current heat wave, Super El Niño predictions, the shifting of Tornado Alley, and share a crazy personal story about surviving a tornado during a canoe trip. Finally, they round out the episode with a deep dive into the rapid (and sometimes scary) advancements in AI, the rise of massive data centers, and the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence. Grab a cold drink, cool off, and tune in!

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction & Cold Open

00:01:10 - Joe Returns from Ireland & Tasting Magners (Bulmers) Cider

00:07:08 - The Froot Loop Butt & Irish Studio Souvenirs 00:10:00 - Irish Fast Food & The Chaos of Driving on the Left Side

00:15:00 - Crossing the Northern Ireland Border & Super Thin Roads

00:17:08 - Slieve League vs. The Cliffs of Moher

00:22:50 - Exploring Dingle & The Fairy Fort Petting Zoo 00:25:12 - The Guinness Storehouse & A Rude American Tourist 00:27:04 - Podcast Updates: Chef Nick Filling In & Future Episodes

00:36:19 - Paul Carpenter Art & Coping with the Heat Wave 00:38:03 - Extreme Weather, Super El Niño, & Hurricane Season 00:43:35 - Tornado Alley & Wild Weather Patterns

00:51:46 - A Wild Story: Surviving a Tornado on a Canoe Trip 00:58:18 - Egregious Warning Labels, Defamation, & Legal Gray Areas

01:01:39 - The AI Revolution: Deepfakes, Lawsuits, & Data Centers

01:09:50 - AI in the Military & The Loss of Human Empathy 01:13:07 - Wrap Up & Outro

Welcome back to Altered Judgement! In this episode, host Alex is joined by guest co-host Chef Nick as they welcome the ultimate local foodie, content creator, and parent—Emily, better known online as the "Glizzy Girly"!Emily joins the guys in the attic studio to share her unique journey from starting out as a middle school teacher making classroom content to becoming a local hot dog connoisseur. She even brings in her highly anticipated "Betty’s Slaw Dog" for a live tasting—her special generational submission for the upcoming "Recipe Philly" competition in Philadelphia!Later, Chef Nick brings in a special local treat of his own: a fresh, fragrant French Onion Focaccia from AJ's Sourdough, picked up at the Horsham Farmers Market. The guys dive deep into the local food scene, discuss the nuances of food allergies, and debate the age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich?Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with all of our local creator chats!Find our guest:📸 Follow Emily (Glizzy Girliez) on social media: @GlizzyGirliez🥖 Support local: Check out AJ's Sourdough & the Horsham Farmers Market!Episode Chapters:00:00 Show Intro & Welcome02:30 Introducing Emily, the "Glizzy Girly"05:00 The "Home Movie" Aesthetic & Keeping Mistakes in Post07:15 Fart Sounds & Toddler Trolls (The Kids Mimicking Content)12:10 Transitioning from Teacher Content to Food Content21:00 Quoting Movie Lines vs. Talking in TikTok Memes24:45 The Origin of the Glizzy Girly & Hot Dog Science (Celery Seed!)27:00 Speakeasy Hot Dogs: Getting Judged via Payphone in NYC31:30 Tasting "Betty’s Slaw Dog" (Emily’s Recipe Philly Submission)35:30 Breaking Down the Textures & Flavors of "Betty's Slaw Dog"43:10 Family Food Critics: "Is Your Hot Dog Garbage?"48:45 Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (The Carb-Structure Debate)55:20 Serving Room-Temp Food to Executive Chefs in Philly59:15 Emily’s Hot Dog Mount Rushmore (The Local Favorites)01:04:40 Chicago Dogs & The Rule of "No Substitutions"01:08:15 Navigating Rare Food Allergies & Hidden Ingredients01:11:45 Demystifying FPIES & Severe Legume Allergies01:17:50 Secret Fish: The Worcestershire Sauce Revelation01:21:40 Why We Support Local Small Businesses01:23:45 Sourdough Names: Introducing Lin-Manuel Miranda01:28:00 Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable as a Creator01:36:45 Climbing Through Toddler Toys in the Attic Studio01:41:30 Tasting AJ’s Sourdough French Onion Focaccia01:48:30 Outro & Wrap-up

In this episode of Altered Judgement, Alex handles the studio solo while co-host Joe is away vacationing in Ireland. Filling in as guest co-host is the returning Season 1 favorite, Chef Nick Clare. Together, they welcome Lindsay Gradel, the brilliant owner and creator behind the local brand Sew Much Cooler.Lindsay pulls back the curtain on the intense craftsmanship and business savvy it takes to run an independent, handmade apparel brand. She reveals the extensive creative process of designing custom, high-quality fabric patterns from scratch with her father, Jeff, and the struggles of navigating local craft shows and markets. The trio digs deep into the disrespect of consumer bargaining at small-batch markets, the threat of AI in fashion and graphic design, and strategic marketing—including the exact playbook Lindsay used to get one of her custom Philly bucket hats onto Eagles legend Jason Kelce.The group also takes a trip down memory lane, uncovering surprising old high school connections, diving into the culture of local sourdough baking, and breaking down the best spots to grab a bagel or brisket around town.Check out Sew Much Cooler online and across social media to support high-quality, local craftsmanship!Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Welcome Chef Nick Clare & Episode Intro00:01:43 Joe's Ireland Trip & Evolving the Studio00:03:53 Lindsay joins the Studio & a High School Realization00:04:55 Learning to Keep Moving: Overcoming Early Hurdles00:08:20 Lindsay's Navy Veteran Background: Four Years at Sea00:16:55 Temple University, Fox School of Business00:19:30 Why Every Business Boils Down to Sales00:20:30 The Origins & Theming of Sew Much Cooler00:23:20 Handling Social Media Haters 00:26:00 Picking up a Sewing Machine 00:28:40 Fabric Quality vs. Fast Fashion & Muted Closets00:32:25 The Famous "Color Me" Collections00:36:00 The Extensive Process of Custom Pattern Design00:42:25 The Threat of AI in Art00:46:40 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Brand New Philly Print00:50:55 Critiquing Samples & Family Studio Squabbles00:54:25 The Disrespect of Consumer Bargaining at Craft Shows00:59:15 Spotting Fake Local Vendors: Temu & AI Labels i01:01:40 Deep in the Local Sourdough 01:04:30 The Great Local Bagels01:07:25 Local Deli Recommendations 01:10:40 Playing the Long Game: 01:12:25 Pitching Jason Kelce: The Viral Bucket Hat Story01:16:40 The Importance of Tagging Small Businesses Online01:18:05 What Does Jason Kelce Actually Smell Like?01:21:00 Organic Interactions vs. Highly Produced Content01:24:25 Social Media Has Forced Humbleness01:28:15 National Wholesale Strategy vs. Storefront 01:33:00 Shifting to Small-Batch Manufacturing01:36:40 Avoiding Business Burnout & Scheduling Zen Time01:39:05 Wrapping Up & Where to Find Sew Much Cooler Online01:40:09 Final Outro: Final Reflections

In this massive, unfiltered installment of Altered Judgement, hosts Alex and Joe sit down with the crew from the Happy Losers podcast for a full cross-over event ("Happy Judgement"). They kick off the day by braving the infamous Chicago wormwood liqueur, Malort, before washing it down with local favorite brews and a highly rated, ultra-smooth single barrel bourbon from Warwick Farm.As the drinks flow in the attic studio, the conversation barrels through Joe's upcoming honeymoon trip to Ireland, a wild recap of a mixed music-and-comedy gig at Philly's Zap Factory, and the changing landscape of 90s and early 2000s sketch comedy vs. viral social media trends. Later, things take a highly relatable turn into beach-trip mishaps, public swimming dilemmas, and a deep-dive technical preview of an upcoming, full-scale comedy roast planned for the Sellersville Theater. Finally, they close out the chaotic night by putting their tolerance to the ultimate test: taking down a brutal dose of Da'Bomb Beyond Insanity hot sauce that leaves the entire room sweating and struggling to breathe.Episode Chapters:00:00 - The Traditional Malort Welcoming04:15 - Warwick Farm Bourbon Tasting07:53 - Joe's Forefathers Tour: Heading to Ireland11:46 - The Zap Factory Gig14:31 - Summer Soccer & Trillionaire Problems21:40 - The Death of Classic 2000s Sketch Comedy26:16 - The Grind vs. Social Media Fame31:24 - The Philly Comedy Scene & Pulling a Crowd34:48 - Idiocracy & DC Landmark Sightseeing Plans37:50 - Smart Guitars & AI Production Ideation43:23 - Big Venue Goals: The Sellersville Theater Roast47:12 - Dealing with Back-Row Room Noise49:40 - Networking through the Local Scene52:04 - Pregame Beers & Hockey 53:08 - Beach Trip Crises57:42 - The "Ginnie Springs" Incident01:04:16 - Colonoscopy Prep01:12:00 - Viral Fart Content & Holding it in Anxiety01:16:45 - The Standup Notepad 01:19:53 - Facing Da'Bomb: The Beyond Insanity Challenge01:28:48 - The Hard Outro Sign-Off