Casually Lit

Walmart vs. Small Towns, Luka Gone Away, and Tear-Jerking Flicks!

In this episode of Casually Lit Podcast, we dive deep into the corporate world by unraveling Dollar General's business model and discussing how Walmart's dominance affects small towns. Due to the Luka trade we also talk about the buzz surrounding Jason's questionable Laker allegiance—is his fandom for real or just a ruse? We breakdown the trade in a non expert way. 

We'll then switch gears to rock out with All That Remains' latest record and explore the highly anticipated Jurassic World Reborn trailer. Finally, we wind down with some emotional movie talk, sharing a list of flicks that tug at our heartstrings: Black Hawk Down, We Were Soldiers, Saving Private Ryan, We Are Marshall, Dances with Wolves, and Ladder 49.

Grab your tissues, folks—it's going to be a tear-jerker of an episode!

Tony's Sushi Bday, NFL Upsets, and Game Night Madness!

In this episode of The Casually Lit Podcast, we dive into Tony's epic birthday party at Lakewood Brewing, OHB, and some fantastic sushi, followed by a game night at The Rohdes' home. The NFL playoffs are heating up, and poor Jason is heartbroken over the Eagles' victory over the Lions. As if things couldn't get worse, we touch on the terrible news about Tony's storage unit getting robbed. But we do end on a high note with a chat about Killswitch Engage's new song, Papa Roach's latest, and a dive into Arcane Seasons 1 and 2. Tune in for all the good beers and fun.

War Hammer Adventures, Birthday Cheers, and Cowboys Still Suck

We kick things off with a bang this week, celebrating Tony’s 41st birthday in style. Next, we dive into Dirk’s adventurous trip to College Station, where he braved the world of War Hammer, despite its rather "unique" ambiance. We then shift our focus to the glitz and glamour of CES in Vegas, exploring the latest and greatest in tech innovations. Football fans, rejoice! We dissect the ongoing Dallas Cowboys coaching search and speculate how legends Deon Sanders and Jason Witten might shake things up. 

Our episode wouldn’t be complete without some high-octane chatter about the Fast and the Furious franchise, paired with a healthy dose of skepticism for the underwhelming Switch 2 teaser. 

All this excitement is expertly paired with the delightful flavors of Martin House Cookies and Cream, False Idol The Monster in Us, and The Starless One. 

Tune in for an episode packed with lively discussions, memorable moments, and plenty of laughs. 🎙️

Happy listening! 🎧

 

Happy New Year 2025

In this episode of Casually Lit, the crew reflects on the highlights (and lowlights) of 2024. We share some hilarious anecdotes about the art of "public dodging" – the skillful maneuver of avoiding and making a hasty retreat when you spot someone you know in public.

Rohde, discusses: reducing beer to a syrup consistency for pancake / waffle topping. 

We also dive into the world of Goosebumps-inspired beers from Turning Point Brewery that a friend bought us. We discuss our tasting notes a bit. We also tried the Big Bad Baptist Blueberry, which got a ravishing Oatmeal review from Jason.

Jason and Dirk talk about their experience watching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in a vibrating, rocking movie theater seat. Was it worth it?

If you need savings tips stay until the end because we are going to share our processes!  

Listen now to hear the full episode and join in on the laughter!

Whiskey Wisdom & Political Woes

Get ready for a boozy and boisterous episode of Casually Lit! Tony, our resident whiskey aficionado, brings in three unique pours for the crew to sample. He guides us through the art of "swishing" – a connoisseur's technique for truly appreciating the spirit.

As the whiskey flows, the conversation veers towards drinking and gaming. Good or bad? 

Jason recaps a recent Jurassic World rewatch. He rewatched all 3.

But the mood shifts as Jason and Tony delve into the complexities of the current political landscape. They dissect the election process, discuss the challenges of trusting government leaders, and lament the overall messiness of the political arena.

Join us for an episode filled with whiskey wisdom, gaming banter, and a healthy dose of political discourse.

When Things Get out of Hand This is What You Get

This week on Casually Lit, we touch on a new style of podcasting, Paul Walker, Puff Daddy and more. We start by mentioning Paul Walker, the man that elevated the Fast and Furious franchise and was the best part of it. Next, we raise a glass to Village Creek Brewing, a local brewery poised to take over the world with their craft brews. Finally, we unveil our ambitious new joke (or is it) project: Gorilla Podcasting. Prepare to be entertained as we discuss our plans to crash events and record live podcasts from unexpected locations. And, of course, we couldn't resist taking a few shots at Puff Daddy, whose recent antics have left us scratching our heads. Join us for an all over the place thought-provoking episode filled with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of opinions.

Cotton Candied Bacon The Texas State Fair Recap

What can we say about this except...gross. We recapped our visit to the Texas State Fair. We talked the cotton candy bacon, and more. We also dug into a little WWF, I mean WWE past. Tony and Jason used to like it. Rohde loves Paw Patrol and Jason tried like crazy to discuss Alien Romulus but it just was not happening. We touched on a Samurai Predator and the new Alien show that is going to take place on Earth.

Connor Takes on The Oreo Cookie Coca Cola

In this one off special episode of Casually Lit, Jason without any permission from the Casually Lit team does whatever he wants and sneaks on his 6 year son, Connor Tyree. We talk transformers, a little Mr. Beast, and ask Connor a few questions about who he is. 

- He also designed the thumbnail. 

Craft Beer Conundrums and Cowboys Concerns

In this episode of Casually Lit, we dive into the puzzling halt in the growth of craft beer and try to unravel the mystery behind it. Jason shares his newfound love for Dude Perfect, while Tony expresses his skepticism about the Cowboys' chances this season (or any season, for that matter). Tune in for a mix of beer talk, sports rants, and some light-hearted fun!

Pumpkin Brew and Just Do Not Do It Linkin Park

In this episode of Casually Lit, Dirk shares his latest brewing adventure with brewing Division's Pumpkin High Beer. Jason talks about his recent purchase of a washer and dryer, and we explore the wonders of the magical beer store in Mansfield, TX. Plus, we touch on the world of "Camp Crusader" on Amazon. We end it on a nice long rant from Jason not wanting Linkin Park to come back.  Tune in for a mix of beer talk, home upgrades, and streaming recommendations!