Are You Sh!#ing Me?

ALL NEW AYSM!! We're back! (Finally)What do microwaves, potato chips, Velcro, Viagra, Popsicles, and Post-it Notes all have in common? They were all invented completely by accident.In this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, Brett and Chuck dive into some of the most famous accidental inventions in history—the discoveries that happened when scientists, engineers, and even kids were trying to do something entirely different.It all starts with the surprising story of how a melted candy bar in an engineer’s pocket led to the creation of the microwave oven.From there, the guys explore how mistakes, curiosity, and sometimes pure frustration gave the world everyday products like Super Glue, potato chips, Velcro, Silly Putty, bubble wrap, and even Coca-Cola.Along the way, Brett and Chuck also cover:* How super glue was originally meant for gun sights* How a chef’s anger created the potato chip* The dog walk that led to the invention of Velcro* The frozen soda experiment that became the Popsicle* Why Post-it Notes were created from a glue that “failed”* And the surprising medical research that turned into ViagraOf course, it wouldn’t be an AYSM episode without some random facts, including... Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities!It’s a fun, weird, and sometimes ridiculous look at the role mistakes and curiosity play in innovation.Because sometimes the greatest discoveries in history happen when someone basically says:“Wait… what the hell just happened?”Subscribe, follow, and be our friend on social media to catch more episodes of *Are You Sh!#ing Me?.

Happy New Year, shitters. Chuck & Brett stumble headfirst into another year of questionable decisions and even more questionable research. In this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, we break down the weirdest New Year’s traditions from around the world (broken plates, lucky underwear, grape-eating chaos), recap some of the most “are you serious?” moments of 2025, and peer deep into the AYSM crystal ball with wild, dumb, and strangely possible predictions for 2026.Along the way, we crack open a session IPA, invent brand-new New Year’s traditions that absolutely should not exist, roast things that must die in the new year (QR code menus, influencer families, airport nonsense), and remind everyone why common sense is still undefeated. If you like humor, global traditions, pop culture, beer talk, and laughing at humanity while learning something accidentally—this episode is for you.Because sometimes the best way to start the year is by asking the most important question of all: Are you shitting me?Are You Shitting Me podcast, AYSM, New Year’s traditions around the world, weird New Year traditions, funny New Year podcast, 2025 recap, 2026 predictions, comedy podcast, pop culture podcast, beer podcast, session IPA, global traditions, funny facts podcast, New Year superstitions, end of year podcast, Brett and Chuck, adult humor podcast#AreYouShittingMe#AYSM#NewYearsTraditions#WeirdHolidays#FunnyPodcast#ComedyPodcast#PopCulturePodcast#BeerPodcast#SessionIPA#2025Recap#2026Predictions#WTFMoments#GlobalTraditions#PodcastLife#BetterLateThanNever#aysmpodcast

Ever think your job sucks? Meetings, emails, annoying bosses, and “per my last message” energy? Cool. At least you’re not drowning in human shit.In this episode of Are You Sh!tting Me?, Brett dives into the grossest, most horrifying jobs throughout history—and suddenly modern work complaints don’t seem so bad. From medieval gong farmers who shoveled human waste by hand, to tanners soaking hides in urine, plague corpse collectors hauling bodies during the Black Death, and leech collectors slowly bleeding themselves for medicine that absolutely did not work.We’re talking disgusting historical jobs, dangerous working conditions, and the nightmare careers no one romanticizes. Along the way, you’ll learn why some of these jobs paid well, why they were deadly, and why progress didn’t just bring technology—it brought dignity.If you’ve ever hated your job, complained about work, or thought “there has to be something worse than this,” this episode will give you instant perspective—and multiple moments where you’ll say out loud:“Are you shitting me?”

What do candy canes, space pranks, pooping logs, roller-skating to church, and Christmas ale all have in common? Apparently… Christmas 🎄🍺In this chaotic holiday episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, Chuck & Brett stumble through Christmas facts, bizarre global traditions, holiday food debates, beer tasting, and Christmas movies rewritten like true-crime horror stories. Along the way, they uncover why candy canes used to be plain white, how NORAD accidentally started tracking Santa, why Mariah Carey makes millions every year from one song, and how Santa’s reindeer are probably female.They crack open Great Lakes Brewing - Christmas Ale, argue about fruitcake, eggnog, and canned cranberry sauce, explore strange Christmas customs from Japan, Spain, Venezuela, Norway, and beyond—and completely ruin your favorite holiday movies by reframing them as stories about gaslighting, domestic terrorism, and cult behavior.It’s festive. It’s educational. It’s slightly unhinged.🎄🍻 We’re educating the masses.👉 Like, follow, and share Are You Sh!#ing Me? with your favorite beautiful shitters before Chuck freezes again.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and untappd!Cheers & Merry Christmas!B&CChristmas facts podcast, weird Christmas traditions, funny Christmas podcast, holiday trivia podcast, Christmas beer review, Great Lakes Christmas Ale, funny holiday facts, Christmas movie breakdowns, Santa reindeer facts, NORAD Santa tracker, candy cane history, Mariah Carey Christmas royalties, global Christmas traditions, adult comedy podcast, holiday history podcast, Christmas food debates#AreYouShittingMe#aysmpodcast#AYSM#ChristmasPodcast#FunnyPodcast#HolidayFacts#WeirdChristmas#ChristmasTraditions#HolidayBeer#CraftBeerPodcast#ChristmasTrivia#HolidayChaos#UnhingedChristmas#AdultHumor#PodcastLife

In this episode of ⁠Are You Shitting Me? – Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities, ⁠Brett stumbles into one of the most unbelievable moments in modern warfare: the Christmas Truce of 1914.In 1914, during the chaos of World War I, something unbelievable happened—soldiers stopped fighting because it was Christmas. It proved something wildly inconvenient and deeply human.And that’s something Brett learned… while avoiding real responsibilities.Cheers!Brett

What exactly makes someone a homie — loyalty, shared chaos, or the fact that they’ve witnessed your worst decisions and still show up? In this highly entertaining episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me? (AYSM), Brett & Chuck break down the true meaning of homies, the surprising history of the word “homie”, and why ride-or-die friendships matter more than ever.Brett & Chuck also debate:🔥History’s most iconic duos (Lewis & Clark, Twain & Keller, Han Solo & Chewbacca, Goose & Maverick) 🔥The unwritten rules of best friend dynamics🔥A beer review of My Homie by Breakside Brewery (https://breakside.com)🔥A playlist of the best homie songs of all time🔥Homie Dream Teams- where Brett & Chuck create the best 3 duos or all time (you can vote for the best Homie Dream team on Spotify) btw – Brett so wins this one.The episode blends comedy, storytelling, and a little research into the friendships that shape our lives — the homies who support your dreams, roast you mercilessly, and sometimes hold your beer while you make a terrible decision.If you’ve ever wondered what defines a true homie, this episode delivers laughs, insight, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Cheers!B&CWhere are you Finland?or...AlaskaFloridaHawaiiIdahoKansasKentuckyMississippiNebraskaNew MexicoOregonSouth DakotaVermontWest VirginiaWyominghomie meaning, what is a homie, definition of homie, homieorigin, AYSM podcast, Are You Sh!#ing Me podcast, Brett and Chuck, ride-or-die friends, friendship psychology, iconic duos, best friend dynamics, beer review podcast, homie playlist, pop culture homies, famous friendships, friendship history, modern friendship terms, bromance culture, why friends atter, how to choose friends.#AYSMpodcast#AreYouShittingMe#MyHomie#HomieMeaning#FriendshipPodcast#RideOrDieFriends#FriendshipDynamics#IconicDuos#BrettAndChuck#Brett&Chuck#PopCultureHomies#BeerReview#PodcastSEO#ComedyPodcast#HomieEnergy

In this AYSM - Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities solo episode, Brett dives into one of the internet’s most infamous scientific myths: The Brown Note—the supposed ultra-low sound frequency powerful enough to make you instantly lose bowel control.Is it real? Could a deep bass tone actually turn your intestines into a malfunctioning subwoofer? And why has this myth survived for decades despite being busted harder than a cheap speaker at a Metallica concert?Brett breaks down the strange science of infrasound, the spooky ways low frequencies mess with your brain, the South Park episode that launched the legend into pop culture, and the moment MythBusters literally tried to weaponize acoustics in the name of science. Spoiler: no pants were harmed.You’ll learn where the story came from, why people swear it has to be true, and what infrasound really does to the human body (hint: wrong end). It’s weird, it’s hilarious, it’s slightly unsettling — classic AYSM.If you’ve ever wondered whether a sound can actually make you poop… this episode hits all the right frequencies.Cheers!Brett

Brett’s dressed as a damn turkey, Chuck’s judging him, and everything goes off the rails. Beer, balloons, deep-fried disasters—your Thanksgiving starts here.Gobble Gobble, Motherf*ckers — it’s the AYSM Thanksgiving Spectacular! Brett is dressed like a 245-pound turkey, Chuck sounds like he’s broadcasting from a lawnmower testing facility, and somehow we still manage to cram in a beer review, familychaos stories, weird Thanksgiving facts, and enough Macy’s Parade trivia to ruin dinner conversations across America.This week, Brett and Chuck sip Schlafly Pumpkin Vanilla Ale 8% ABV, baby), debate pumpkin-pie beers, argue about stuffing, and go deep into the REAL history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — including live zoo animals, rogue balloons, near-fatal airplane collisions, and the early-century “balloon bounty program” that absolutely should not have existed.We cover:·      Chuck’s Sunday School Teacher’s outfit·      Brett’s infamous Turkey onesie·      “Memories of Turkeys Past” and the worst familydisasters – no 5-second rule ·      A nod to former host Aaron and his 2-hand touchfootball career·      Beer pairings for every Thanksgiving dish (Can’tgo wrong with BCBS) ·     Cranberry facts, including their “bounce”·     Why deep-fried turkeys send Americans to the ER·   SILWARR - Weird shit we learned this week (goosebumps + moon golf)·      Snoopy balloon supremacy·      The Parade’s dangerous early years·      Thanksgiving around the world – Canada, Germany, Liberia, Japan, Norfolk Island, Grenada, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico·      Still no Finland listeners!·      …and so many other facts we may have gottenwrong! Pour a drink, loosen your belt, and gobble gobble… AYSM style. Cheers! www.aysm.showIG = https://www.instagram.com/aysm.show/FB = https://www.facebook.com/aysm.podcast.showUntappd = https://untappd.com/user/aysm_show Have a topic suggestion? Email: brett@aysm.show, chuck@aysm.show  Thanksgiving podcast, funny Thanksgiving stories,Thanksgiving comedy, Macy’s parade history, Macy’sThanksgiving Day Parade facts, weird Thanksgiving facts, Turkey disasters, deep fried turkey accidents, beer review podcast, Schlafly Vanilla Pumpkin Ale, Thanksgiving beer pairings, Are You Sh!#ing Me podcast, AYSM podcast, comedy podcast about history, funny holiday episode, Thanksgiving traditions, beer and history podcast, funny beer review, holiday podcast episode, Thanksgiving humor for adults, Thanksgiving fails#AreYouShittingMePodcast #AYSM #ComedyPodcast#ThanksgivingPodcast #ThanksgivingEpisode #GobbleGobble #ThanksgivingFails#TurkeyDisaster #FunnyPodcast #BeerReview #CraftBeerLovers #Mothershitters#HistoryPodcast #WeirdHistory #HolidayComedy #MacyParade #MacyParadeFails#PumpkinBeer #TurkeyOnesie #ThanksgivingTraditions #PodcastLife #BrettAndChuck#PumpkinAle #ThanksgivingStories #HolidayFails #BeerAndLaughs#PodcastClip #AdultComedyPodcast #FunnyHistory #Thanksgiving2025 #ParadeFacts#TurkeyTime

This week on Are You Sh!#ing Me?, Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities,Brett goes solo to unpack one of the weirdest, most unnecessary, and most delightfully chaotic moments in American holiday history: ,The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959 — the year the government basically told everyone, “Happy Thanksgiving… maybe don’t eat anything red.”Just two weeks before Thanksgiving, officials announced that some cranberries might be contaminated with a weed killer that could cause cancer in rats. The result?Panic. Outrage. Angry telegrams. Politicians flexing by chugging cranberry juice on TV. And an entire country looking for emergency backup side dishes (spoiler: it wasn’t pretty).President Eisenhower skipped the cranberry sauce. Grocery stores pulled cans off shelves. Life Magazine suggested pickled watermelon rind. AMERICA. LOST. ITS. MIND.Buckle up, because I discovered something while procrastinating that sent me into a spiral.Brett breaks down:• Why the warning happened• How bad the science actually was• Why Nixon ate four servings on camera like a deranged berry martyr• The letters the White House received (including Canadians demanding an apology)• And how this panic shaped modern food safety lawsAll that plus jokes, rants, and whatever Brett was supposed to be doing instead of researching 1950s cranberry drama.Cheers!BrettIG = https://www.instagram.com/aysm.show/FB = https://www.facebook.com/aysm.podcast.showUntappd = https://untappd.com/user/aysm_show/friends________________________________________Great Cranberry Scare of 1959Cranberry Panic 1959Thanksgiving historyAre You Shitting Me podcastAYSM cranberry episodeWeird Thanksgiving factsFood recall historyEisenhower cranberryNixon cranberryCranberry contamination 1959Delaney Clause historyFunny history podcastThanksgiving disastersAYSMpodcast________________________________________#AYSM#CranberryPanic#ThanksgivingHistory#AreYouShittingMe#CranberryScare1959#WeirdHistoryPodcast#aysmpodcast#ThanksgivingFails#FoodHistory#PodcastLife#HistoryNerd#HolidayChaos#CranberrySauce#Eisenhower#Nixon

Prepare to join Brett & Chuck as they explore some ofthe most unusual headlines in history: Florida Man Stories.From gator-based currency to meth-induced tree romance, this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me? peels back the weird, the wild, and the absolutely unbelievable — all (mostly) true, all from the Sunshine State. Why does Florida produce these kinds of stories? The guys break down the truth behind the viral meme, including the state’s Sunshine Laws, population density, and why journalists have so much bizarre material to work with. Along the way, they taste-test Cigar City Brewing’s notorious Florida ManDouble IPA, share “Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities,” and react to real headlines involving manatees, machetes, drive-thru alligators, naked noodle binges, vampire women, and weaponized Walmart scooters. If you’ve ever wondered whether cocaine can “blow in through a window,” if it is possible to get a DUI on a motorized wheelchair, or why someone would try to bring a disassembled RPG through TSA… buckle up.This is classic AYSM. This episode includes:·      The true origin of “Florida Man”·      Real newspaper & TV headlines·      “Only in Florida” crimes·      Meth logic vs. human logic·      Fun facts (including why chainsaws were originally invented… yikes!)·      Why you should think twice before buying yourkid a stuffed toy from Walmart. Whether you're from Florida, love Florida, or fear Florida… this one’s for you. Cheers!   #FloridaMan #AYSM #AreYouShittingMe #WeirdNews #FloridaStories #CigarCityBrewing #ComedyPodcast #StrangeHeadlines #FloridaManIPA #PodcastClips #FunnyPodcastFlorida Man stories, weird Florida headlines, Cigar City Brewing Florida Man IPA, Sunshine Laws Florida explanation, strangest real news stories, AYSM podcast, funny podcast episodes, unbelievable true crime Florida, Florida Man meme origin, Florida weird news 2025, comedy podcast Florida

In 1925, a slick con artist named Victor Lustig convinced Paris’s top scrap metal dealers that the Eiffel Tower was being torn down — and then sold it to them. Not once, but twice. From forged government seals to luxury hotel meetings, Lustig pulled off one of the greatest scams in history and vanished before the ink dried.Discover how one man outsmarted an entire nation — and why the “sale” of the Eiffel Tower remains one of the boldest cons ever pulled.🎙️ I’m Brett — and this is Are You Sh!#ing Me? Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities.Cheers!📍 Keywords: Victor Lustig, Eiffel Tower scam, greatest con artist, true crime history, weird history, Paris 1925, historical scams, unbelievable cons, history podcast, true scams, Are You Shitting Me podcast, AYSM, Brett & Chuck🔖 Hashtags:#AreYouShittingMe #AYSM #HistoryPodcast #WeirdHistory #TrueCrimeHistory #VictorLustig #EiffelTowerScam #HistoricalCons #ConArtists #ParisHistory #PodcastDiscovery

Ever wonder what’s really lurking in those McDonald’s ball pits? 👻 From Roswell, New Mexico to Japan, people swear the Golden Arches have a haunted side — cold spots, whispering tunnels, and toys that move on their own.I’m Brett, and in this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, I'm unwrapping the weirdest fast food urban legend ever: Haunted McDonald’s playgrounds 🍟Because nothing says childhood trauma like a haunted slide and a a severe case of pink eye!Cheers!IGFBUntappd#HauntedMcDonalds #UrbanLegends #HauntedPlayground #AYSM #AreYouShittingMePodcast #GhostStories #Roswell #CreepyFacts #FastFoodMysteries

What actually makes something “American food”? Is it the bread that doubles as a pillow? The sugar that sneaks into your peanut butter? Or maybe the juice that’s only 5% actual juice? In this episode of AYSM, Chuck gets serious, but finally gets to air his long-standing grievances about what’s lurking in the American diet — from squishy, cake-like sandwich bread to sugar-loaded breakfast “foods” that could put a dentist’s kid through college.Brett joins in with some questionable coffee choices (Founders Breakfast Stout for breakfast, anyone?) as the guys dive into how WWII rationing, industrialization, and marketing turned the U.S. food scene into a Franken-snack buffet. Expect hilarious rants, surprising facts, and the eternal question: Why does our bread last longer than some marriages?🍞 Topics include:Why American bread feels like memory foamThe sugar conspiracy (spoiler: it’s in everything)“Juice” that’s barely juiceObesity stats that’ll blow your belt buckleWhat Americans really drink every day💡 Plus: “Something We Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities” and a debate about whether tea should ever clean you out.Grab a beer, grab a snack (maybe read the label first), and join Brett and Chuck for a deep — and ridiculous — dive into WTF is in American Food?!Cheers!Finland, Finland, Finland!CanadaAustraliaNetherlandsMexicoScotlandNigeriaPeruArgentinaColombiaFranceCape VerdeSpainSwedenGreeceuntappd

Because let’s be honest — every great idea in history probably started with, “Hold my beer.”Imagine being a caveman who accidentally invents beer because you forgot to clean your bowl. That’s basically how civilization started — and yeah, it’s just as ridiculous as it sounds.In this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, Brett dives into the drunk history of beer — from fermented porridge and Sumerian goddesses, to pyramid workers paid in beer, monks brewing for profit, and the German hops revolution that saved us all from “witch soup.”Discover how laziness, yeast farts, and hangovers shaped humanity — and why beer might just be the real reason we stopped hunting and started building cities.👉 You’ll learn:How beer was probably an accident (thank you, prehistoric ADHD)The first beer laws, goddesses, and recipesHow monks turned beer into salvationAnd how hops, hygiene, and humor kept civilization hydratedCheers! BrettStone Brewing Co.Deschutes BreweryBLIND CORNER BREWERYSierra Nevada Brewing Co.Shiner (Spoetzl / Gambrinus)New Belgium BrewingOther Half BrewingGreat Lakes Brewing CompanyBrooklyn BrewerySolemn Oath BreweryAllagash Brewing CompanyAre You Sh!#ing Me?beer historyhistory of beerfunny beer podcastbeer factsancient beerorigins of beerSumerian beerEgypt beer workersmedieval monks brewingfunny history podcasteducational humor podcastdrunk history podcastare you shitting me podcastbeer civilizationfunny storytelling podcastbeer invention storyhistory comedybeer triviabeer facts you didn’t know

You’ve played Monopoly — but do you actually know who invented it? Spoiler: it wasn’t the guy on the box.  In this Are You Sh!#ing Me? - (Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities) episode, Brett discusses Monopoly’s shocking backstory — a game born from anti-capitalist ideals that somehow became the ultimatecapitalist icon. From stolen ideas and board game betrayals to Depression-era greed and family feuds, this is one wild ride around the board. Join us as we talk Monopoly’s hidden origins, how Parker Brothers buried the truth, and why the game’s real inventor was cheated out of her payday.  Grab a beer, roll the dice, and prepare to land on WTF Avenue. If you grew up flipping the board in rage, or your sibling wouldn't let you be the top hat, this one’s for you.Cheers!Brett@aysm.showMonopoly history, Monopoly origins, Monopoly inventor, Monopoly board game story, history of Monopoly, Monopoly fun facts, Parker Brothers Monopoly, Lizzie Magie Monopoly, Monopoly lies, Monopoly scandal, Are You Sh!#ing Me podcast, funny history podcast, weird history podcast, game history, Monopoly secrets, Monopoly trivia, Monopoly documentary, capitalism game, history of board games, stolen inventions#Monopoly #BoardGames #HistoryPodcast #FunnyPodcast #WeirdHistory #AreYouShittingMe #AYSM #PodcastComedy #MonopolyHistory #GameNightGoneWrong #PodcastClips #WTFHistory #PopCultureHistory #aysmpodcast

Unmasking the world's most secretive organizations. Join Brett and Chuck as AYSM investigates real secret societies, their hidden rituals, and unexplained symbols. From the Illuminati to the Freemasons, Skull and Bones to the Knights Templar—we separate fact from fiction behind the legendary organizations that allegedly control world events. This episode reveals which secret societies actually exist, how they connect to politics and business, and where the line blurs between secret society and cult.We review Societe Brewing Company's Apprentice IPA (we gave it a 4/5) while examining mysterious symbols on the dollar bill, hidden recruitment tactics, and whether these groups are as powerful as we think. Perfect for conspiracy theory enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about underground organizations and their real influence on society.Chuck explains The Secret Jacuzzi Society!Cheers!Brett & ChuckTopics covered: Illuminati history, Freemasons secrets, Skull and Bones Yale, Knights Templar treasures, Bohemian Club, Yakuza traditions, Anonymous hacking collective, Priory of Scion hoax, White Lotus Society, and more.secret societiesIlluminatiFreemasonsSkull and BonesKnights Templarconspiracy theorieshidden organizationssecret rituals

New - For your pleasure?! AYSM ExclusiveOn “off” weeks, Brett brings you "Something I learned while avoiding real responsibilities!Don't worry... Chuck hasn't gone anywhere.Discover the shocking true story of the Blue Fugates - a real family in Appalachian Kentucky whose skin turned blue due to a rare genetic condition. This isn't folklore or an urban legend - it's documented medical history!The 1820s French orphan Martin Fugate who settled in Troublesome Creek, KentuckyMethemoglobinemia: the rare blood disorder that caused blue skinHow isolated Appalachian communities and the founder effect kept this genetic mutation alive for generationsDr. Madison Cawein's 1960s discovery and the surprisingly simple cureReal accounts from the Blue Fugate family and their experiences in rural KentuckyCheers!Brettig= aysm.showfb= aysm.podcast.showKeywords: Blue People of Kentucky, Fugate Family, methemoglobinemia, rare genetic disorders, Appalachian history, medical mysteries, strange medical conditions, Kentucky folklore, genetic mutations, troublesome creek, true medical stories, bizarre historyPerfect for fans of medical mysteries, strange history, genetic science, and Appalachian folklore. Subscribe for more unbelievable true stories where strange genetics make for colorful history!#BluePeopleOfKentucky #MedicalMystery #TrueStory #AYSMpodcast #RareDisease #Genetics #KentuckyHistory #AYSM #Podcast

Are You Shitting Me? Podcast - Top 10 Lists Join hosts Brett and Chuck for a special Top 10 Lists episode featuring multiple countdowns and craft beer reviews! This episode introduces a brand new segment called "Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities" and dives deep into nostalgic 1980s entertainment.Multiple Top 10 Lists: From innocent-sounding dirty songs to 80s movies and TV showsCraft Beer Reviews: Shark Dressed Man IPA (7.9% ABV) - Hazy IPA with strong citrus notesby Pipeworks Brewery (Chicago) andInterstellar Kush by Roadhouse Brewing Co. (Wyoming) (7% ABV) - Collaboration with Half Acre Brewing, berry and peach flavors80s Entertainment Deep Dive: Highest grossing movies and critically acclaimed TV shows of the decadeGrunge Music Classics: Personal picks from the Seattle sound eraAudience Growth Update: New listeners from India and Mexico joining the AYSM communityThe Lists:Innocent Sounding Songs That Are Actually Dirty - From Led Zeppelin's "Hot Dog" to ZZ Top's "Pearl Necklace"Highest Grossing 80s Movies - E.T., Star Wars sequels, and Indiana Jones dominateCult Classic 80s Movies - Personal favorites including Roadhouse, The Breakfast Club, and Weird ScienceTop Grossing 80s TV Shows - Dallas, The Cosby Show, and Cheers lead the packPersonal 80s TV Favorites - From The A-Team to Knight Rider nostalgiaGrunge Classics - Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and moreAnnoying Habits That Make You Lose Faith in Humanity - Line cutters, loud iPads, and shopping cart abandonersSigns You're Officially Old - From having "your chair" to getting excited about comfortable shoesCHEERS!Brett & ChuckEpisode also features discussion of Ozzy Osbourne stories, driving habits, parenting pet peeves, and the eternal debate about what defines grunge music.Follow AYSM Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Untappd - search for "AYSM Podcasts"podcast, top 10 lists, 1980s movies, 1980s television, grunge music, craft beer review, nostalgia, entertainment, pop culture, Brett and Chuck, AYSM podcast, comedy podcast, music discussion, movie rankings, TV show rankings

Join hosts Brett & Chuck as they crack open Blue Moon Belgian wheat beers and dive headfirst into some of the most persistent conspiracy theories plaguing the internet. From moon landing skeptics to flat earth believers, the guys tackle the evidence (or lack thereof) behind these wild claims with their trademark blend of skepticism and humor.Moon Landing Hoax: Why do people still think it was filmed on a movie set? The hosts examine the "evidence" from waving flags to missing stars, plus the compelling counter-arguments involving retro-reflectors and Soviet tracking.JFK Assassination: The never-ending mystery that spawned countless theories about government cover-ups, multiple shooters, and mysterious body handling.Flat Earth vs. Hollow Earth: Two competing theories that can't both be right. Chuck jokes about ice walls maintaining the oceans while Brett questions the physics of it all.The Illuminati: Chuck claims his recent induction (complete with Denver International Airport headquarters) while discussing whether secret societies of wealthy elites really control world governments.Bigfoot/Sasquatch: Why do similar cryptid descriptions appear across cultures worldwide, yet we've never found bones, DNA, or clear footage?Modern Conspiracies: From 5G causing COVID-19 to living in the Matrix, plus some truly bizarre ones like Finland not existing.Area 51 & UFOs: What's really happening at the classified site, and why did only 10 people show up to "Storm Area 51"?Celebrity Death Hoaxes: Paul McCartney died in 1966? Avril Lavigne was replaced? The hosts explore why these theories persist.Blue Moon Belgian White - 5.4% ABVThe hosts rate this accessible wheat beer while discussing how it's evolved from craft to mainstream. Chuck gives it a 4/5 for its smooth, easy-drinking qualities.Chuck's deadpan delivery about his Illuminati membershipDiscussion of Disney's underground tunnel system (which actually exists)Brett's challenge to flat earthers and hollow earthers to debate on the showThe revelation that multiple countries worldwide have similar Bigfoot-like creature legendsClassic "Are You Shitting Me?" style - the hosts approach these theories with healthy skepticism while acknowledging what makes them compelling to believers. They're not dismissive of people who hold these beliefs, but they do point out logical flaws and demand evidence. The conversation flows naturally between topics with plenty of tangents and personal anecdotes.Perfect for listeners who enjoy debunking pseudoscience with a side of craft beer and good humor.

Join Brett and Chuck as Are You Sh!#ing Me? goes live from the legendary Naperville Ale Fest — one of the Midwest’s biggest and booziest beer events! 🍻In this special on-location episode, we stick a mic in front of craft beer lovers, brewers, beer reps, and first-time fest-goers to uncover:🍺 Their first-ever beer (hint: it's not always classy)🤯 Wild beer stories👑 What it's like being a beer ambassador or brewery rep in today’s hop-fueled worldWhether you're a homebrewer, IPA nerd, or casual drinker, this episode delivers real, unfiltered stories from the heart of the beer scene. Expect laughs, surprises, and a few questionable life choices – all soaked in hops and high spirits.🎧 Hit play, crack open a cold one, and get ready for one of our rowdiest, most ridiculous episodes yet. This is craft beer culture like you've never heard it before.Cheers!🔑 Keywords: craft beer podcast, Naperville Ale Fest, funny beer stories, beer ambassador interviews, first beer memories, brewery reps, live beer fest interviews, AYSM, AYSM podcast, beer culture USA, hopheads unite🍻#PodcastLife#PodcastEpisode#FunnyPodcasts#AYSMpodcast#BeerPodcast#LivePodcast#PodcastInterview#ComedyPodcast#CraftBeerPodcast#NapervilleAleFest#CraftBeerLovers#BeerFest#DrinkLocal#BeerTasting#BreweryLife#IPAday #BeerSnobsUnite#BeerAmbassador#BrewCrew#FirstBeerEver#BeerConfessions#HoppyTimes#BuzzedAndBlessed#WildBeerStories#ThingsIPromisedMyLiver#HopTakes#DrinkResponsiblyish#NapervilleEvents#IllinoisBeer#MidwestBrews#ChicagoCraftBeer#NapervillePodcast