https://applesaucedpodcast.com An entertaining podcast about technology, beer and life. https://applesaucedpodcast.com/132-growing-up-at-the-ren-faire/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/132-growing-up-at-the-ren-faire/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Hark, good folk. Our special guest actually grew up living at a Renaissance faire, and tells us what it’s like being raised among knights, turkey legs and a one-year stint as the resident Duck Keeper. Clay built his own lightsaber and Michael reports back from Wilco’s Solid Sound festival. All washed down with a Louisiana… https://applesaucedpodcast.com/131-007-first-light-and-hot-takes/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/131-007-first-light-and-hot-takes/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 School’s out. Clay tells us about his AI-run graduation. We invent a brilliant new debate game called Hot Takes – who will be the champ? James and Clay are impressed with the new 007: First Light game, and we taste-test Asian Lay’s crisps. All washed down with a German red beer from a brewery older… https://applesaucedpodcast.com/130-concerts-and-froggy/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/130-concerts-and-froggy/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James has exciting news about birds and frogs. Then the trio deep-dive into some of their favorite and least favorite concerts. Beer: Texian by 3 Nations Brewing Co. https://applesaucedpodcast.com/129-jp-pierce-and-don-huether/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/129-jp-pierce-and-don-huether/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 It was a real treat to be joined by our guests JP Pierce and Don Huether. Brewmaster Don poured the beer while JP provided the live music. Good times. Guests: JP Pierce and Don Huether Beers: Rockin’ H Brewing Co. – Payaso Pale Ale, Bonnie Bell Blonde Ale, El Jefe Hefeweizen Songs: Monster, The Other… https://applesaucedpodcast.com/128-the-oldlywed-game/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/128-the-oldlywed-game/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Happy Valentines! Love is in the air so Michael tells us all about learning German and playing Fall Out with Alexa. Clay turned 40 and gave up Twitter/X for word games. Plus… find out just how well they know their wives! Beer: Spring Bock by Saint Arnold https://applesaucedpodcast.com/127-tis-the-season/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/127-tis-the-season/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Join us for our Christmas special and enjoy our chit-chats as we open gifts and drink festive beer! Beer: Winter Warmer by Rahr Brewing Co. https://applesaucedpodcast.com/126-new-beginnings/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/126-new-beginnings/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Michael has a new exercise hobby, James has a new phone and Clay has a new house! Beer: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen (Smokebeer) by Schlenkerla https://applesaucedpodcast.com/125-ep-125-guilty-pleasures/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/125-ep-125-guilty-pleasures/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Today we share our guilty pleasures in life and an exciting report on some of the new laws inTexas, Beer: Diamond Dogs – Turning Point Brewing https://applesaucedpodcast.com/124-summer-hodge-podge/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/124-summer-hodge-podge/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Join us for a laid back chit-chat that meanders like a lazy river. Clay talks about acting and his performance in The Importance of Being Earnest. Michael chats about his weekend trip to Colorado and James shares exciting information about the Plano Senior Center. Plus Clay gives a review of his new Switch 2. All… https://applesaucedpodcast.com/123-pet-peeves/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/123-pet-peeves/ Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 In this therapeutic episode we share our top three pet peeves and James talks about his exciting new toy. Beer: Cold War by Manhattan Project Brewing Co. https://applesaucedpodcast.com/122-under-the-covers/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/122-under-the-covers/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Get under the covers with James, Michael and Clay as we chat about our favorite cover songs of all time. Beer: Amber by Alstadt Brewing https://applesaucedpodcast.com/121-ai/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/121-ai/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Today we chat about Artificial Intelligence with our good friend Derek Chapin. Beer: Amstel Light Guest: Derek Chapin https://applesaucedpodcast.com/120-severance/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/120-severance/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Back after a winter break! On today’s entertaining episode, we chat about British pubs, the hit Apple TV show Severance and house hunting all while drinking a decidedly dodgy beer. Beer: Blood Orange Gosa by Armor Brewing Co. https://applesaucedpodcast.com/119-christmas-costconopoly/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/119-christmas-costconopoly/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 It’s the AppleSauced Christmas special! Find out what exciting gifts we gave to each other and hear tales of Christmas cheer such as the Dead Rabbits of Downing Drive. Plus, we play Monopoly Costco edition! Beer: Shiner Holiday Cheer and Blood and Honey Light https://applesaucedpodcast.com/118-gobble-gobble/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/118-gobble-gobble/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 On this special Thanksgiving episode we interview college freshperson Mirabai Munton. Michael shares his exciting technology news and Mirabai tells a hilarious story about her fake boyfriend. Guest: Mirabai MuntonBeer: Fog of War by Armor Brewing https://applesaucedpodcast.com/117-fright-night/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/117-fright-night/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 The chaps discuss scary movies. James and Clay are stunned to discover that Michael watches a certain movie every year. Michael shares some exciting updates to the new Mac operating system and Wheeler shares a report on his recent trip to the new COSM venue. Beer: Kirin Ichiban by Kirin Brewery Company https://applesaucedpodcast.com/116-the-last-of-us-summer-recap/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/116-the-last-of-us-summer-recap/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 It’s been a VERY busy few months since we last chatted, dear listener. Join us as we share all the life changes, trips and fun summer happenings. For your entertainment pleasure, we employ various accents and voices in an amusing game while drinking beer. Beer: Magical Pils by Pinthouse Brewing https://applesaucedpodcast.com/115-whose-beer-is-it-anyway/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/115-whose-beer-is-it-anyway/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 On today’s episode, we interview Matthew Clark and do a deep dive into improv comedy theater. We drink a beer, but is it a lemon? Guest: Matthew Clark (@thelaughsupper) Beer: Neomorph by Armor Brewing Company https://applesaucedpodcast.com/114-badass-bassoon/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/114-badass-bassoon/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 On today’s episode we interview Emmy award winning musician and composer, Michael Cooke. Guest: Michael Cooke https://blog.michaelkcooke.com/category/music-from-humans/ https://sfcco.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@Music-from-Humans Beer: What Are the Odds by Four Bullets Brewing https://applesaucedpodcast.com/113-escape/ https://applesaucedpodcast.com/113-escape/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Today we are joined by Escape Room aficionado Matt Willis who shares tales and tips about this exciting pastime. Then we kick-off a new season of the AI generated radio play, The Magic Chalice. Guest: Matt Willis Beer: Going Dark by Armor Brewing Company