Recorded the day after Father's Day, Brian pours an Elijah Craig single barrel — the "father of bourbon" — and trade weekend recaps: golf streaks and wing science for Scott, a boat day on the James River for Brian. Then they dig into Dave Matthews Band's Come Tomorrow, with Scott giving the album an honest first listen and Brian recapping his recent Bristow show (tour liberations, crowd sing-alongs, and a Beach Ball+ Too Much into–Ants Marching encore). The back half turns to fatherhood — dad gifts, kid-made cards, and two genuinely great stories about their own dads going above and beyond. Capped off with shout-outs to the Organic Butcher of McLean, Lark Brewery's strawberry daiquiri, and Big Baking Powder (huh?)

In this episode, Scott and Brian dive into the wild, comedic, and surprisingly heartfelt story of Scott’s homemade baseball-themed album, "National Fever." Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how a passionate fan turned a quirky project into a media frenzy, complete with AI remixes, TV appearances, and fan reactions—all while sharing a love for the Washington Nationals.

Key Topics:

• The story behind Scott’s handmade album inspired by the 2014 Nationals season
• The creative process of songwriting, genre diversity, and comedic lyrics
• How Scott used AI to remix his album and the effort involved
• The humorous and unexpected media attention—including articles, radio, and TV spots
• Amateur music production with GarageBand, limited equipment, and the role of fun
• Fan interactions, including tweets to players and podcasts reviewing the songs
• The story of how the album went viral, gained press, and even inspired a parody
• Scott’s reflections on the fleeting nature of viral fame and potential future projects

Dive into a lively conversation exploring childhood memories, music reflections, and the evolution of school traditions. Scott and Brian share stories from elementary school, review recent albums, and discuss the impact of technology on how we experience music and education today. Perfect for anyone craving a nostalgic trip combined with current cultural insights.

Key Topics

• Childhood school stories, including "Nerds in the Hood" rap group and elementary school highlights
• The influence of technology on music listening habits and album immersion
• Review of Drew Holcomb’s album "Strangers No More" and its pandemic origins
• The changing landscape of music releases: albums vs singles and EPs
• Reflections on school traditions like yearbook signing and school closures due to snow days
• Personal stories involving elementary school graduations and snowstorm impacts
• The nostalgia of signing yearbooks and elementary school schedules
• The era of full-length albums versus singles in current music industry trends
• Fun reflections on TV shows like "Widows Bay" and AI-powered personality quizzes
• Shout outs to friends, family, and fun kid stories like "Zebra near James River"