Shaffer RULES Podcast

Justin “Clarkie” Clark is in the house — and it doesn't take long for Episode 20 to go completely off the rails.In Part 1, we catch up after a busy weekend of live music, talk about getting older when simply jumping off a stage or climbing down from something suddenly requires a dismount strategy, and hear about Clarkie's illustrious karaoke career — including the time he dressed up as Billy Joel for a competition.For the Pour of the Week, we're keeping it local with Continental Cherry Corn Whiskey from Homer City, PA. At 90 proof, the cherry-infused whiskey gets a surprisingly enthusiastic response from a guy who claims he doesn't even like whiskey.Then an old VHS tape sends us down the ultimate nostalgia rabbit hole. We remember when Friday night meant actually driving to the video store, wandering the aisles, fighting over new releases, renting VHS tapes from grocery stores and convenience stores, paying late fees, and — of course — getting charged because somebody forgot to BE KIND, REWIND.We remember the old-school popcorn makers with the butter melting through the top, the disappointment of ending up with a soggy bowl, Jiffy Pop, microwave popcorn, stovetop popcorn, and the questionable trick of putting a cup of water in the microwave first to supposedly make better popcorn. By the end of it, one thing is clear: WET POPCORN SUCKS!Along the way, we get into:Clarkie's karaoke competition credentials and questionable Billy Joel wardrobeCannabis Fest and one unforgettable crocheted purchaseThe Pour of the Week: Continental Cherry Corn WhiskeyMargaritas, Modelo and why the beer bottle should stay OUT of the drinkThe ongoing #GregBrownGotToGo campaignMoovies, Video Update, Vickie's Video and the glory days of VHS rentalsVideo stores, arcades and renting entire video game systemsJiffy Pop, microwave popcorn and why WET POPCORN SUCKSPet Sematary, Stephen King and the horror movies that actually freaked us outGetting older, gray hair, sore bodies and planning your dismountBon Scott vs. Brian Johnson and the two eras of AC/DCAerosmith, Guns N' Roses, Slash, 311, Eddie Money and the music we grew up withWhether today's ticket prices are worth it for legendary bands past their primeThe Rolling Stones proving that sometimes the old guys can still absolutely deliverIt's nostalgia, whiskey, music, questionable stories and three guys trying to remember exactly how things happened 30 years ago.This is Shaffer RULES.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #Podcast #Maono #MaonoPD200W #DubbyEnergy #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #JustinClark #GenX #GenXNostalgia #80sKids #90sKids #VHS #VideoStore #BeKindRewind #RockAndRoll #ClassicRock #ACDC #Aerosmith #GunsNRoses #Slash #RollingStones #Whiskey #PourOfTheWeek #PennsylvaniaPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPennsylvania #KittanningPA #WetPopcornSucks

The Shaffer RULES crew is finally back—after Brian forgets to hit record and loses ten minutes of what was undoubtedly million-dollar podcast content.In Part 2 of Episode 19, Corey shares his collection of vintage Eljer miniature toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and other pieces of Ford City history now available at Shaff’s Emporium and Woodworks. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into some highly questionable entrepreneurial concepts involving peach gummies, buckets of gummies, and the potential launch of the world’s first taint bacon gummy empire.The guys also introduce a possible new tradition for podcast guests: demonstrating their signature strike-three call. That leads to stories about umpiring, wooden bats, altered bats, changing high school baseball equipment rules, and the challenge of surviving a youth softball game that refuses to end.Later, the conversation covers the Pittsburgh Pirates, the ongoing campaign against Greg Brown, legendary outfield arms, college fraternity memories, old-school marijuana runs, whether it is better to be called “boss” or “chief,” and the art of the Irish goodbye.Dane also discusses his upcoming wedding, while the crew explains why local sponsorships are important to the future of the podcast—including equipment upgrades, remote broadcasts, live events, and the creation of more locally focused media content.As always, expect adult humor, unfiltered conversations, questionable ideas, and stories that probably should not have been recorded.Topics include:Vintage Eljer collectibles and Ford City historyShaff’s Emporium and WoodworksBall maxing and other terrible internet trendsPeach gummies and questionable candy conceptsThe return of Fritzy’s taint baconSignature umpire strike-three callsLittle League baseball and softball storiesWooden bats, altered bats, and bat technologyPittsburgh Pirates commentaryThe campaign to fire Greg BrownCollege fraternity memories“Boss” versus “Chief”Irish goodbyes and party exit strategiesPodcast sponsorships and future live contentListener discretion is advised. This episode contains explicit language, sexual humor, drug references, and mature subject matter.Follow, like, subscribe, and share the Shaffer RULES Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify.#ShafferRULESPodcast #ShafferRULES #PodcastComedy #ComedyPodcast #UnfilteredPodcast #AdultHumor #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPennsylvania #KittanningPA #ArmstrongCountyPA #FordCityPA #LocalPodcast #BaseballPodcast #PittsburghPirates #Umpire #IrishGoodbye #PodcastGuests #LocalHistory #SupportLocalPodcasts

The Shaffer RULES crew is back from a brief summer hiatus—and this time, they needed extra chairs.In Episode 19, Part 1, Brian and Corey welcome brothers Dan Ober and Dane Taylor for the podcast’s first four-person episode. The conversation starts with a tasting of Angel’s Envy Triple Oak bourbon before quickly moving into summer adventures, live music, international travel and the usual collection of stories that can only happen on Shaffer RULES.Brian shares highlights from a wedding trip to Orlando, including an unforgettable late-night jam session featuring musicians from multiple bands. Corey recaps tackling the massive 100-Mile Yard Sale near Benezette, Pennsylvania, where he and Christina managed to visit 64 yard sales in a single day.The group also reviews a packed night of live music at Stage AE featuring Dirty Heads, 311, Rome and Ocean Alley. They discuss 311’s musicianship, an impressive drum and percussion solo, Rome’s post-Sublime career, the energy of Dirty Heads and why some concert moments can never be recreated.Brian also talks about performing with the Winery Cats at the Meredith Inn, while the crew debates venue hospitality, free drinks for musicians and the dangers of assuming the bar tab is covered.Then Daniel takes the conversation international as he reflects on spending two years working in Brazil’s nuclear power industry. He discusses Brazilian culture, the country’s passion for soccer, life near Angra dos Reis and the dramatic story of having his phone snatched by a motorcyclist in Rio—just three days before returning home.Pour a drink, pull up a chair and join the conversation.In this episode:Angel’s Envy Triple Oak bourbon The 100-Mile Yard Sale near Benezette Brian’s Orlando wedding trip and musician jam session Dirty Heads and 311 at Stage AE Rome’s career after Sublime The Winery Cats at the Meredith Inn Musician bar tabs and venue hospitality Working in Brazil’s nuclear power industry Brazilian culture and World Cup passion Getting a phone stolen in Rio de Janeiro Daniel’s Brazil-inspired tattoo Small-town stories, brotherly arguments and questionable decisions#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #PodcastEpisode #ComedyPodcast #MusicPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #KittanningPA #WesternPennsylvania #DirtyHeads #311Band #RomeRamirez #SublimeWithRome #StageAE #LiveMusic #ConcertReview #AngelEnvy #BourbonPodcast #BourbonTasting #BrazilTravel #RioDeJaneiro #TravelStories #MusicStories #PodcastGuests #ExplicitPodcast #FunnyPodcast

The Shaffer RULES Podcast is back live from Elk Brewing Company in Kittanning, PA for Episode 18 - Part 2, and the second half of the night goes completely off the rails in the best possible way.Brian and Corey kick things back off after the break by recapping the original songs inspired by past podcast stories, including “She Took My Van,” the Cervelli cat song, and the now infamous “Kicked in the Dick by a Chick.” From there, the guys dive into the wild history of Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in 1979 — only to be joined by Dr. Kirk Weber, who was actually there when it happened.The episode also includes a live behind-the-scenes tour of Elk Brewing Company, where Josh walks everyone through the brewing process, from the hot liquor tank and mash tun to the boil kettle, fermenters, kegging, and fresh beer samples.Then things get even more unpredictable with audience participation, the first official “Busket of Doom,” a gong, a call-in from Brazil, and plenty of live-show chaos. The guys close out the night by thanking Elk Brewing Company, Dellantina’s for the food, everyone who came out, and the local community that made the first live Shaffer RULES Podcast event such a great time.This episode is part comedy, part local history, part beer education, part sports conversation, and all Shaffer RULES.Grab a beer, pull up a chair, and enjoy Part 2 of Shaffer RULES live from Elk Brewing Company.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend. #ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #ElkBrewingCompany #KittanningPA #LivePodcast #WesternPA #SmallTownPodcast #CraftBeer #DiscoDemolitionNight #BaseballHistory #PodcastLife #LocalBusiness #SupportLocal #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #BusketOfDoom

The Shaffer RULES Podcast goes live for the first time from Elk Brewing Company in Kittanning, PA for Episode 18 - Part 1. Brian and Corey kick things off with beers in hand, a live crowd in the room, and plenty of classic Shaffer RULES chaos.In this episode, the guys talk about the idea of the “third place” — that spot outside of home and work where people gather, connect, and build community. From breweries and clubs to basements, party spots, and modern digital hangouts, they dig into whether places like Elk Brewing are more important than ever.The guys are joined by Josh Julius from Elk Brewing Company to talk about the brewery’s local roots, the history behind the Elk Brewing name, the process of recreating old-school beer styles, and how Armstrong County finally got its own hometown brewery. They also sample Elk’s cranberry lemonade shandy, hefeweizen, and a yet-to-be-named mix that quickly becomes a contender for “Pour of the Week.”There’s also plenty of local flavor, including shout-outs to Dellantina’s food, Maono microphones, Dubby Energy, PA Rock Show, the Kittanning Fireman’s Band, old-school Pittsburgh sports, the Pirates, NIL in college athletics, and a whole lot of live-show fun.Grab a beer, pull up a chair, and enjoy Part 1 of Shaffer RULES live from Elk Brewing Company.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.In This EpisodeThe first Shaffer RULES live YouTube broadcastLive from Elk Brewing Company in Kittanning, PAWhy breweries still matter as community “third places”Is social media the new neighborhood bar?Josh Julius joins the show to talk Elk BrewingThe history of the original Elk Brewing CompanyLocal malt, local beer, and Armstrong County prideCranberry lemonade shandy, hefeweizen, and the “Pour of the Week”Kittanning Fireman’s Band heading to the national stageOld-school Pittsburgh Spirit, Pirates talk, and college sports NILSponsor reads, soundboard chaos, and live crowd energy#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #ElkBrewingCompany #KittanningPA #ArmstrongCounty #WesternPA #PodcastLive #CraftBeer #LocalBeer #ThirdPlace #PittsburghSports #PiratesBaseball #CollegeSports #NIL #PARockShow #Maono #DubbyEnergy