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I'm in Kansas City back from my vacation and I'm joined by Austin who I don't recognize that house. Yeah, I'm in Charlotte. Oh, nice. Yeah, I'm in Charlotte and doing some shop-hop things but now I'm hanging out here for an extra day so I can go to the Hornets game tonight. Craig, I have some recommendations for you in Kansas City if you're going to be there for a minute. Okay.

You've been here before? Yeah. So 2021, the Hornets, sorry, the Hornets, the Panthers reached out to me and their partners with, I think American, I should know this. And they were trying to promote, you know, safe, safe travel kind of thing, you know, in the wake of the pandemic. And they wanted to fly me and a friend to,

out to KC for the football game and, you know, they paid for our flight and lodging and, and, uh, I was like, hell yeah. So I asked my dad to come and my dad and I went to KC for a Carolina Panthers weekend and we ate our way through. I mean, barbecue galore, Craig, like barbecue galore. Um, so I have some recommendations for you.

Yeah, I mean, I have to try some Kansas City barbecue. 100%. I mean, that was like a highlight of going. I mean, Kansas City was a lovely place. It was cold as hell. It wasn't negative 30 like it was for the Dolphins game, for God's sakes. But we found it fun. And I almost want to go back just to eat the barbecue. So the one off the top of my head, Greg, is called Q39 Barbecue.

I highly recommend it. It's out of control. Out of control, guys. All right. Yeah, I'll definitely. I mean, I'm probably going to get it delivered to my hotel, but I'll definitely do that. There's snow on the ground. I had to Google where Kansas City was when I was flying in. I mean, I just didn't know. I had no idea.

Wait, but you know that Kansas City is not in Kansas, right? Right. So Nick's like shaking his head like it's crazy. It's smack dab in the middle of the country. Smack dab in the middle. For all those besties listening, it's one of those things. Kansas City is in Missouri. Yeah, did you know that, Nick? Isn't it technically half in Missouri? The Cincinnati one.

I'm actually looking at, you know, the map. No, I think it's half Kansas, half Kansas. It looks like it is a little bit, but like it technically is in Missouri more so than Kansas City or more so than Kansas. Correct. But I think it's technically both. It might be because I'm looking at the map, you know, right now. It's like, it looks like a little bit of it is in freaking Illinois, for God's sakes. Yeah. I get confused with like the colors. No, it's not. It's not. Why are the notifications on my new...

Computer dinging. I get confused with the colors of the teams because I had to do the local news earlier and I was like, oh, everyone's in their colors. Everyone's in their Chiefs gear, which for some reason I thought they lost, but I guess they didn't. Craig, you are the worst Ravens fan ever.

No, well, I'm not the worst Ravens fan. No, but the red team. Yeah, well, that would make me the worst football fan, not Ravens fan. But the red teams confuse me because there's the 49ers and they're the Chiefs, and I can't keep track of them. And I thought for some reason that the Bills beat the Chiefs, but I guess they lost at the end of the game. Wide right. Ooh, their kicker went wide right.

which bills fans are no stranger to. It's like a freaky little twilight zone. You know that the bills Craig won force or sorry, lost four super bowls in a row. Imagine that fricking heartbreak, the bills, the bills lost four super bowls, the nineties bills. They lost the giants, the Redskins, and then Dallas twice.

So you're good enough to get to the Super Bowl and then lose four times. And then lose four times. And...

Two of their years was, it's wide right. And then another year was like, it's wide left. See, I'm just so lucky because we've had Justin Tucker for so long that if the kicker goes onto the field, you just count it as points, which a lot of teams out there cannot. No, no, no, no. But the Chiefs can certainly say that same thing, dude. Their kicker has been automatic for them this year. Yeah.

So if it comes down to either one, you know, I mean, the kicker's going to make it. I thought he missed a kick in the Bills game. Oh, did he? He did for the first. They jinxed him with the stat that they put up. He hadn't missed. Yeah, he hadn't missed inside like 40 and, you know, however many kicks. What did you say today to the local news, Greg? What did you say that, you know, you were like, oh, shit. Whoops.

I was like, oh, well, you have to get me some colors, you know? Like, just saying, like, if everyone else is wearing Chiefs stuff, like, I'd like to participate. And then I was, like, walking with one of the women, you know, his handler is just what they're called. One of my, like, one of the women that's walking me around from the whole show. And I was like, wait, you guys don't play the Ravens, do you? And she was like, yeah. And I was like, yeah, I'm going to not say that again. She's...

You're like, good luck, Chiefs, unless it's the Ravens. And everyone's like, they are playing the Ravens. It hit me. Yeah, it hit me like halfway through. So I didn't say anything too bad. And no, like it was just inclusive. But yeah, I'm in Kansas City for the first time. Local news is funny. I enjoy doing local news around the country. How was your 630 meeting? I saw your post and I was just like, this is absurd. Okay, yeah.

Um, so I told this to Nick, so I show up, you know, I make a little joke to, you know, the head of sales and him and I are buds. He's actually a fan of the show. Um, you know, which helps, um, actually they sell lover boy as well. So, so Kyle is aware of this because, because Kyle had to do it like a year ago. Um, anyways, uh, I made a joke and I was like, all right, well, what's on the docket, you know, this morning, right?

I'm drinking some coffee and he's like, all right, well, uh, you're up first.

And I was like, I'm up first. Okay. What am I doing exactly? It was like, you know, you're presenting like in front of the, you know, and so unbeknownst to me, a slideshow had been sent from my drop off team to them. And so they had it all pulled up, you know, it was like a six slide show. Right. And I was like, okay. And he was like, you know, just talk about, you know, drop off and this and that. And the other, I was like, all right. So.

So I got up there in front of, you know, 50 guys and just talked about, you know, the brand and, and how it was great, great to be back in Charlotte and things like that. And, you know, but I was not ready for it. Like, it was kind of like, all right, you're up. Here's the microphone. I was like, oh shit, which I didn't have a microphone. Like,

Like a class project, class presentation you didn't know about. Yep, 100%. Which is fine, you know what I mean? Because I've done it like a hundred times, right? So it wasn't like I didn't know what I was talking about. I just didn't know that I was doing it. I just didn't know that I was doing it. And that was good. It was good.

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What's up besties. Welcome back to this week's episode of pillows and beer. We, um, um, yeah, I, it's funny cause I went, I don't, I feel like we just don't call things vacations that often. Like I, well, I don't think I've ever been busy enough to have to tell people that I'm on vacation. I think this, I think that's what it was. I've never had enough responsibility in my life that if I just disappeared for a

because I think that's how I used to just be, which is terrible. But now that was my first like three days off the grid and it was, um, it was nice. Aspen was lovely as always. Um, it's calm trip and, uh, excited to hopefully go out.

There with you, Austin, what are you thinking? You think we're going to change locations for our ski trip or just stick with what we know? I mean, once you said that to me, like once you landed, it was so funny besties because Craig, Craig landed. He had, he had been in Aspen for like 12 hours and he,

Or less. And, you know, he called me or texted me or I don't remember which one he was like, hey, so I don't know why we would think about, you know, going kind of anywhere else. He was like, it's, you know, it feels like home here. And when you said that, Craig, it actually hit me. And I was like, you know what? Like, if we tried to push going elsewhere, it might work.

you know, feel like that. It might feel like, Oh, well, cool. We went to Utah, but we don't really know like the lay of the land or we didn't get like a good, you know, location or we didn't know where the rental shop was and all these things. And we just know Aspen. That's because I, but that's because I texted you 12, 12 hours prior and was like, fuck Aspen. And I'm never coming here if I have to fly commercial again, because I,

Paige and I got stuck in Denver, which if anyone's been to Aspen or a ski town that you have to fly to, getting stuck is no one's fault. You know, like last time we were in Aspen, Austin got stuck for a couple extra days. Like it just is what it is. But that is when it is the weather's fault. We get to Denver and I start getting these like rolling delays on my phone and to the tune from United that says, what?

We are having trouble locating your crew or something. And I'm like, all right, I'm looking out the window. You know, fortunately I had paid for me and page to go into the club. Cause I was like, we were going to be there for two hours anyway, but the goal was to be able to ride that day. So we were supposed to get into Aspen at 12. So I'm looking out the window, clear skies. I'm like, all right, this is the one time that we flew in that we could be on our way to Aspen.

So I go to the help desk and they're pretty honest at first. They're like, look, we have a flight from yesterday that hasn't flown out. So we're going to put your crew on that plane. It's got to fly to Aspen, then fly back and then take you guys. And I was like, why? And they're like, well, there wasn't a crew hired for that flight. And so we're giving them yours. So this is when I'm starting to get like,

All right. So this is a, a cut like United's fault. Like this is like a, like you guys just didn't schedule anyone. And they were like, well, technically it's sky West. You know, it's not our airline. And I'm like, well, yeah, but I booked through you guys, but they're like, Hey, good news is you're getting out just two more hours. Cause I was like, Hey, am I going to drive? Like, if you tell me now I can still get there.

So two more hours comes and it's like your flight's now delayed till 430. And so I go back to the help desk and I'm like, what's actually going on? And the guy's like, at this point, you do not have a crew. There's no crew for your flight. And we're trying to call people to see if they'll work it. He's like, I'm not supposed to tell you that, but.

What was Paige doing? I will. You know, was Paige agitated or was she like, was she like, Craig, you know, figure this shit out? Or was she just like, Craig, stop bothering them? Or like, what was her whole mentality through this whole thing? She was, she got to be an iPad kid. She just watched her shows on her iPad and she wasn't really like, I would come back and kind of like bitch and like, she just didn't care. She was just laying like on the couch, like,

The United Club was comfortable. And I didn't get agitated. I was just like, I had to remind myself that it's a blessing to get to Aspen that day. So I was like, well, fuck it. If you can get there by dinner, that's luckier than having to stay in the hotel. So then they basically paid a pilot or something overtime to come in. It was just that they forgot to hire a crew.

We ended up taking off at 4.30, so we got there at 5.30, and Spencer had a driver set up

And we were there by six. So nothing to complain about. But in that time, oh no, this is what happened. Then I fly into Aspen and they've got one crew working, one baggage crew. And there's two flights in front of ours. So I'm like at the airport for an hour before I get into the car. And I was just in a bad mood from traveling. And so I texted Austin and I was like, we're going somewhere else. Like I'm not dealing with this shit. And then-

It was the next day, I think. And we went to the mountain bar that we love and then rode down. And I was like, yeah, we're not going anywhere else. This place is awesome. And our friends are there. So I think it would be fun to take Kyle, take some of our other buddies out there. Which I already asked Kyle.

I already asked, by the way, and our buddy that we went with last year is like in annual Aspen trip locked and loaded. It was like, awesome. But to to kind of add to the end of your story. Yes, Craig. Craig had mentioned that last year I got stuck in Aspen.

And I remember that I posted it and I was like, my flight got canceled. And everyone was like, world's tiniest violin, dude, you know, you're in Aspen, you know, you're riding and blah, blah, blah. And yeah, I could have been in a worse place. It was a first world problem for sure. But when you want to get out, you know, it's like I wanted to leave so badly because I had somewhere else to be. I had people to meet with. And

And yeah, I got stuck there for another 36 hours and me and the buddy that we were with had to eventually, which we should have done the day prior because he had to be somewhere as well. We should have rented a car.

and which we ended up doing and we just high high tailed it to uh to denver i think it was how is that our ride yeah was it a was it a real shitty drive or was it just like okay it it was snowing craig it was snowing so we definitely hit hit some traffic so you know maybe it was like a three hour ride and the three hour ride ended up taking like three and a half hours um

And I was like, oh boy, it's like we are we are about to, you know, miss our flights and shit. So we got stuck in Aspen because there was there was too much snow, which like I said.

could have been worse. It could have been a worse place to be stuck, but we just want to get the hell out of there at that point. And Craig actually had a flight the next day and got out prior to me and my other buddy that had a flight. So like his flight was on time, but all the flights that I'm doing a lot of hand movements, but all the flights that were, you know, canceled and stuff, it was like a pain in the ass to try to rebook and all this stuff. And

So yeah, getting rid of a small little ski town can be perilous. Your trickle-down effect, though, helped me because it started dumping, and I was on the mountain, and I was supposed to snowboard down to the house, but I was already packed.

And I was like looking at this snow and I was like, you need to, you need to leave Craig. Like you need, you need to go. You do not want to get trapped in. Yeah. If I, I mean, only cause I had, you know, the show in Kansas city, but I got to see Jack Matrani, our buddy, Jack, that's been on the podcast. Yeah. Cause he was staying at hotel Jerome. And so Paulina and page were there. No way.

or like had stopped there. So me and Dustin rode into town to meet them and I texted or I called Jack and I said, Hey, are you at your hotel? And he was like, yeah. And I said, come on down for a drink. And so he came down and had a drink at J bar with us. And the last time we were there was at his wedding. Yeah. Yeah.

Oh man, that's awesome. That's awesome. Why didn't you send me a picture with Jack? Because we first out hard because we, because I'm so bad at taking pictures that I don't even have any pictures with page. And the fact that I didn't take a selfie with Jack is so stupid. And Hannah texted me and was like, what? And then we didn't get a chance to ride together, but I would have liked to, like he was showing me videos of him doing tricks. And I was like,

You'd be proud of me, Austin. I got some videos for you. Okay, good. I hit a bunch of boxes, hit a bunch of rail, or no, one rail. You went in the park, Craig. At the last day, just because Spencer's like, Craig, it's time. And so I was jumping good, and I was like, Austin will be... Like, my timidness is starting to leave me a little more. I love it. So I'm excited to...

to go with y'all i i just i don't think i could live in the mountains man i'm not gonna lie like your body like is so dry and like brittle like i i was like i love vacationing and snowboarding but like i made the decision when people say beach or mountains like at the end of the day i'm a i'm a beach kid yeah i mean i'm not gonna lie i'm not gonna lie like living in the mountains 24 7

is not as glamorous as one might think. And granted, I only lived in the mountains for two years. So I'm not talking that I'm like a grizzled vet or anything like that. But you wake up in the morning, you got to wipe the snow and ice off your car. And yes, it's so dry outside.

And, you know, it messes with you constantly. And, you know, every morning, you know, you have to like, you know, clear out, you know, your nose and everything just to breathe properly. And, and I also think that, you know, just being tan and shirtless is, is probably the

the way that I would go if, if I had a choice, you know, if someone was like the red button or the blue button, do you want to be tan and shirtless all the time? Or do you want to live in the mountains and bubble? You know, I think that I would do the tan and shirtless route, which I've never said before. Yeah, but no, I, Oh yeah. You haven't ever said that before. Um, and I agree with you, but man, am I excited to, uh,

to ride with you. We all stayed at the lower house this year. They redid it. Right where me and you got the winter house offer. Yeah.

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Now when you walk into the house, it's like a Vegas casino and it's like it pumps oxygen and oxygen. Nice. I wonder how much of that cost to do.

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What's up, besties? Welcome back to this week's episode of Pillows and Beer. We have Craig back. We have Craig back on the podcast. Craig is downloading us on his time in Aspen. Very excited to go out there. We are going to have

We are convincing Kyle. I was at Corey's gym, Craig. I was at Corey's gym here in, in Charlotte. I've actually been three times and you know, he's, he's been working out with me, uh, three times. Yeah. Three times, man. I'm trying to keep it going. You know, it's like, just cause I'm out of town doesn't mean that I'm not going to work out. I'm like trying to keep it going, uh, in the new year. Um,

And I mentioned to Corey and Corey was like, all right, man, when? And I'm like, dude, that already sounds like a no, but I mentioned it to him. I think that we'll have like four, four or five people, man, to come with us to Aspen, which would be rad. So, yeah.

If you're working out that much, how's the drinking? Are you like, do you see that it affects your, your like desire to have wine at the end of the night or no? No. Um, I mean, because what I'm doing, you know, I know that you use the app Craig, but what I'm doing is I'm just like at the end of the night, like I count, right. I count my, my drinks and I'm like, okay, you had,

one at dinner okay two at dinner and then one prior to leaving and then one at the end of the night when you got back like okay man four four you know drinks or whatever in like a five hour span so um i feel like going to the gym i reward myself right i'm like okay well like you should have some wine right i'm not trying to drink beer at the moment and things like that so

Yeah. You earn your drinks. Yes, absolutely. So it is making me conscious. It's making me conscious of like, okay, like you just had a glass of wine. You don't need to have three at dinner. Like, why don't you just like drink slowly and have two? And so that's what I'm,

Yeah, I was just saying like the calorie conscious portion sometimes because like someone on the mountain was like because I was drinking like I'd have a beer and I'd be like, but I'm doing so much physical activity. And someone was like, you're burning at least over like easily over 5000 calories being out here. Probably true. And I do want to say shout out if Paige got on the mountain and did really well. Huck rode with her.

She got to go to Gwen's and everything. So we got to get her skiing a little more. But I have a feeling that it's going to be a guy's trip out in Aspen. I mean, if they wanted to come, great. But yeah, it's going to be fun to ride with Kyle and stuff. But that was my ADDs part. Sorry. Tell me about Corey's gym and like working out with him. Is it like, is it...

Like, is it like an Instagram influencer gym? Like, do you walk in and you just have like pre-workout on tap and you like get jacked up? Like, what's the feeling in there? Because I want to know. Yeah.

Yeah. So first off, I mean, like no matter what, you know, opening a business is a big deal and this is his third gym. So I just mean, couldn't give him like enough props. And I was like, are you like the sole owner of this gym? Or is it like you in like a group? He was like, it's me, dude. It's me. I was like, wow. You know, congrats man, because it is a big space. Like it's a huge space, Craig. It is. So yeah,

Um, I asked him this as well. Right. And he said that, you know, he did some interviews and, uh, and stuff when he was in Charlotte and he was like, it's not an influencer, Jim. So, so he does not want it to be known as that, but like, it kind of is, you know, you walk in, it's like a bunch of like his artwork, uh,

um, you know, his, uh, you know, tagging and, and, um, you know, graffiti and it's like, you know, you walk in and it says, and, and, and as you're walking to the back part of the gym, dude, there's this, you know, big old painting that's like six feet by four feet that says, um, enjoy your fucking workout, you know? And then, and then you walk through this, like, you know, man, tunnel of lights and it's super, you know, freaking Instagram worthy. And, um,

I mean, the clientele that is there is certainly like, you know, cute, cute girls wearing, you know, booty shorts that are like, you know, serious about, you know, doing their lifts and giving their pelvic thrusts. And, you know, the guys are wearing tanks and tatted and, um, and does everyone have those headphones on?

Everyone's got the real headphones. Absolutely. And Corey's pumping. He's pumping in music. So I didn't have one because Corey and I were working out together.

And, um, yeah, man, it was, it was, you know, really cool. And I was like, how many members do you have? You know, he's been open for like a month or two and he has like 600 members, you know? And I think their goal is to have like two, 2000, right. Because he said that at his Clemson location, you know, they have 12, 1200 at his Greenfield location. They have like a thousand and he was like, so Charlotte, you know, we're hoping for, and I was like, dude,

that's a lot you know and he kept on trying to be like dude dude you know like it's normally busier than this and I'm like dude you don't have to impress me like I'm already like impressed that you have this open um and uh so that was cool and so shout out to Corey and core 24 for uh you know hosting me for a couple days and letting me and letting me lift I was probably

you know, the weakest guy in there. And like, we go to the gym, you know, regularly, Craig. So, um, I didn't feel an out of place, but, uh, but you know, and everyone in there is like, you know, um, not, not to, not to persuade anyone who lives in Charlotte to, to not go there because it's actually a dope ass gym. And like,

Like, you know, pretty people go there and things. Yeah, it looks like a fun place, Instagram worthy. I didn't realize if it was big or not because I didn't know if it was like what – I couldn't tell from the pictures. But I was like, this place looks huge. So I think – It's like the size of like the gymnasium. Yeah, I've been to his other gyms. Oh, awesome. And it's like it's fun. It's got everything you need. I can't wait to get to Charlotte. And I feel like it pushes you –

like being in a gym like that pushes you it like does it's not intimidating i mean it can be but you're just like it was everyone's gonna help you it honestly wasn't you know and i've gone to gyms before where where i felt like intimidated you know and and you know i mean everyone was all smiles and you know saying you know what up to each other and things like that and and i thought that that aspect that was cool did you guys get to hang like outside of the gym

We're going to the Hornets game tonight together, actually. Oh, cool. Yeah. So when I went in today, he was like, I actually have tickets. I was like, hell yeah, let's go to the Hornets game. So, you know, he's he is busy in himself with, you know, work in the gym and such. And so I was like, come on, man, let's get you out of the house kind of thing, you know?

Yeah, no, that's great. I saw that Nick was writing about the AI girls. Have you guys talked about this? Because I wish I was better at coding. No, we have not. So there's basically girls on Instagram who have hundreds of thousands of followers and they also have OnlyFans. They're making money. I just saw this too. And they're not real. People like us.

Yeah. And like, you can't tell, like you can, if, if you look really close, look really close, but like they're only fans, everything looks like a real person. And I was like, this is amazing. Like the, and like, then they have AI chat bots talking to the people. I mean, it's,

It sucks because there isn't a disclaimer. So there are probably people out there that think that they're in a relationship with these people. And some people would be like, well, that's their fault for being stupid. But it's like, no, it's not. Some people are sheltered and naive. And like if a pretty girl is talking to them, they're going to be excited. But I'm sorry, man. But like how stupid can you be? I'm sorry. Some people are also into that. I have to say there. There's people over in Asia that are like dating robots over people.

Yeah, but I'm saying like that. Yes, this. Yes. No, you're getting scammed. There are. But there are. Oh, they make them, Austin. There's they are dumb people. They are dating robots over people, Nick, because they are unable to make a connection with a human being. Oh, no. That robot looks real enough. And they likes me 100 percent of the time. I could sign up for that. Ryan, you would choose a robot girl.

If she looked like some of these AI girls and loved me 100% of the time, sign me up, Craig. Nick, hold on. Hold on. So what you're saying is...

But like it's not like an actual physical thing that you can touch. No, I'm saying the robot version. If you can make like the robots look like these AI girls. Oh, I get what you're saying. Like if it was a real person but it wasn't real and it didn't have a soul, you would be fine with – Sign me right off. I don't even know what that is. Nick, I am – I shouldn't be surprised by this information from you.

Ryan Gosling? No. No, no, no, no, no. In the movie, in the futuristic movie, it was a remake, what's it called? It's not a remake, it's a sequel. Blade Runner? Yeah.

Blade Runner, he's like in love with like an actual piece of AI and it's like a freaking hologram and it's like, you know, his girlfriend and yeah, I mean, so Nick, if it was like a hologram like that, would you date? No, no, no. You need like, I mean, you need physical touch and like, if like you're getting

catfished and you are paying a bunch of money for an ai model on only fans to do stuff or if you think that yeah you're dating one and like you know you're emptying out your wallet then like oh my god i also just feel bad i think it's like scammy to girls that actually try to make money on only fans and on instagram because it's you're saturating the market with bs it's fake it's like using steroids as an athlete well the only fans should maybe uh you know

like the porn market sorry sister move it or lose it yeah like it's just not there it will be the most in-demand thing that exists drugs and like naked people but um if if you think you might if you think you might be dating an ai robot please email us and i will debunk

I think they're now saying that they have to hashtag AI in like, they'll do it like in the last hashtag. It'll be like hashtag AI. I've started to notice. So I wonder if Meta's cracking down. I've started to notice, Nick. Well, I've gotten dangerous. Perusing OnlyFans.

Not OnlyFans, no, Instagram. Your algorithm is hooked on AI girls? Yes, it's all hooked on AI shit. It's like that video I sent you of them doing the real life Batman stuff where they're now using like Wi-Fi routers to like map rooms with people in it. Ooh, sketch. There was something, damn it, there was something else that I just saw and it was like, oh, people are going to start calling these people conspiracy theorists, but it's real. Oh, okay.

Here we go. They were saying, I mean, my algorithm, this is coming from Craig Conover's algorithm, so take it for what it is, was saying do not do the DNA testing for your family trees because now...

They can make a DNA weapon, like a biological weapon for like an individual. And basically if they inject you with this, like it'll break your DNA, like, you know, sequence and you'll die. I was reading the other side of this because Neil deGrasse Tyson talked about this, but he was saying this is how they're going to be able to like cure any disease because they'll pretty soon be able to just,

basically make a you know antibiotic or whatever just for you like it'll it'll fix you instantly if it's cancer whatever they'll basically be able to make every person their own medicine but i guess they could also kill you doing that too if you go craig's route i'm going the happy route on my feed

This just makes me think of South Park. Even when Randy hires the Indian guy to make out with him, dude, prior to swabbing his DNA to send it in to 23andMe. That's such a bizarre episode. So that it'll come back that he's like a quarter Indian. And so he keeps on calling him over to make out with him. And finally the Indian falls in love with him. And he tries to introduce Randy to his parents. Yeah.

He's like, what? No, we're not in a relationship. Get out of here. And then he pulls him back and kisses him again. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And he's like, well, we're going to take a blood sample. He's like, oh, God. And he runs back outside and he's like, you need to enter me.

Oh my God. God. South Park does not hit or does not miss. I sent you. Have you guys watched the new Ted yet? No, but I've seen clips from it. It is so funny. Oh, it is? It's so funny. It's Seth MacFarlane being like OG, like family guy stuff. It's essentially like live action, like family guy jokes. He's like actually a genius.

So if he's writing it, then it's got to be funny as shit. Oh, it's so funny. And he does not hold back. I'm sure there's some people that don't find it funny, but there is no one safe in that show. Look at South Park. I mean, South Park has made an absolute career on just dogging everybody.

Yeah. I mean, I'm waiting for them to make like a Vanderpump episode. I mean, shit, Craig, if they ever dogged us, I'd be like, oh my God, we absolutely made it. You know, they have that. I mean that. Yeah. I mean, it's be careful what you wish for, but yes, you're like, I would make it, but Jersey shore. They did. I'm surprised they haven't done like housewives or something. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Oh my God. They would destroy them. Um, I, I, I, I looked up, you know, the Kansas city, you know, barbecue, because I know that some people in Kansas city or, or something are going to be like, Craig, you know, go here, go here. And so I just want to, um, insert my, my top three to you, Craig.

To get some chatter going perhaps from our besties, but I'm going to say Q39, Arthur Bryant's and Jack Stack barbecue. Get barbecue from one of those places and let me know what you think. And besties out there, I want you to correct me on my top three list, but I think that it goes in that order. Q39, Arthur Bryant's and Jack Stack. But that's just me. Good.

Ooh, dude. There are some wings at Q39 called the best wings in the world. So how do you not order those with a name like that? And when will you be back in Charleston? I'm going back there tomorrow because you and I got to be in New York on Sunday. So I'm going back. We have our bar crawl. Yeah. What time's our bar crawl start?

Our bar crawl starts, I think that Keith said at like 1.32 because then the first game is – 3 o'clock. Okay. Okay. So then it might be like a G30. Are you doing all Keith's bars or just – We're doing five bars.

And so our bar crawl is going to begin, I think, at Hair of the Dog. And then it goes to Off the Wagon and then Three Sheets. And then I can't remember. And then Downtown Social is where it ends. So if I had to guess, if the first game begins at three, then we're going to show up to Hair of the Dog at like 2.30. Yeah. So come see us in New York City. Follow by the way.

the Instagram account that's our new bar in Charleston we'll be opening in a couple of months which we're pumped about super cool and then we've got our show coming up in Phoenix I'm gonna have Trap Hop at every stop of our bar crawl on Sunday so for those besties asking I have beer at every stop

Cannot wait to do that. And then, yeah, as Craig just said, our show in Phoenix next Thursday, for God's sakes. The name of the place, Nick? Stand Up Live. Stand Up Live. Stand Up Live. Arizona. Doors open at 6. Showtime is at 7. It's going to be fun. Very exciting. I'm pumped.

I am pumped because when we finished our last show in New York, you know, Craig and I kind of looked at each other and we were laughing and we were like, our show is hitting and you know, the tour's done. So we're like, we're very excited about the, uh, about the run of show that we have for everyone in Phoenix.

All right, guys. Well, it's good to be back. Pillows and Beer. Pillowsandbeer.com. Check out our merchandise, our tour schedule, which only consists of Phoenix right now. Follow us on Instagram. Buy Chop-Off Beers and buy Sewing Down South Pillows. But yeah, Bar Crawl this weekend. 1-28. Hair of the Dog, 2 p.m. We'll see you there.

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