In this episode of Altered Judgement, hosts Alex and Joe discuss the end of Season 1 of the show, and tease a brand new look and feel coming for next season with a fresh studio setup a more radio centric format and a brand-new theme song by DelCobras. They share a major update regarding the co-host lineup, officially moving forward as a duo.The episode features a celebratory tasting of their collaboration beer with Van Lieu’s Brewing Company and a deep dive into an assortment of local treats from Baked by Michela on their new Backyard Buzz Segment. Later, the hosts discuss the evolution of media, sharing their top sitcom picks and reflecting on the nostalgia of '90s culture and music as it hits its 30th anniversary.

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] - Cold open and the new Altered Judgement intro.

[00:56] - Onward and Upward: Studio updates and co-host announcement.

[02:46] - Cracking open the official Altered Judgement beer from Van Lieu's.

[03:14] - Recap of the beer release party and shoutouts to local collaborators.

[05:58] - Introducing the "Backyard Buzz" segment: Supporting local businesses.

[08:35] - Backyard Buzz: Baked by Michela

[10:32] - Tasting the brown butter chocolate chip cookie.

[12:58] - The Oatmeal Cream Pie challenge: "Little Debbie ain't got nothing on this."

[14:28] - Reviewing the Oreo cookie sandwich with chocolate ganache.

[15:53] - The portable apple pie: Tasting the apple pastry.

[19:18] - Banana Pudding review: "The best I've ever had."

[21:55] - Cinnamon bun cheesecake tasting.

[25:40] - Media Discussion: The "Death of Comedy" and changing TV landscapes.

[28:13] - Sitcom deep dive: Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, and The Big Bang Theory.

[32:04] - Book-to-screen adaptations: Hopes for the Harry Potter HBO series.

[34:21] - Binge-watching classics: Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad.

[38:51] - '90s Nostalgia: Why Dookie and Nimrod are now "Classic Rock."

[42:40] - The Top 3 Sitcom Challenge: Alex and Joe share their all-time favorites.

[53:53] - Studio shoutouts: AB 3D Print Works and upcoming guests.

[56:45] - Future "Altered Journeys": Planning a trip to DC for the Bad Time Records Tour

[58:37] - Ace Ventura and the $58k Rhino prop.

[59:38] - Final wrap-up and "Onward and Upward" closing.

In this special live episode, the Altered Judgement crew takes their show on the road to Van Lieus Brewing Company in Perkasie, PA. The centerpiece of the event is the official launch of the Altered Judgement Pale Ale. Throughout the two-hour broadcast, the guys sit down with Galen and Rachel (Van Lieus) to discuss the history of the brewery and the brewing process. They are also joined by the team from Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory to sample gourmet fries and Adam from the Happy Losers podcast for some comedy and shop talk. The episode concludes with a live "Brew or False" trivia game involving the brewery patrons.

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] Intro and Welcome

[03:00] The Game Plan

[06:40] Interview with Galen (Van Lieus Owner)

[16:30] The Origin of Altered Judgement Beer

[22:20] Interview with Rachel (Lead Bartender)

[35:10] Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory

[45:00] Adam from Happy Losers

[01:01:00] The Hot Sauce Challenge

[01:12:40] Workplace Rants

[01:22:50] Music and Comedy:

[01:32:00] Brew or False Game:

[01:53:30] The Prize Wheel

[02:10:45] Wrap Up and Thank You’s

In this "CrossCast" special, the boys from Altered Judgement join the Happy Losers podcast for a deep dive into their worlds. They discuss the "mathematical formula" for the perfect amount of pre-show liquid courage, the struggles of maintaining a "beard identity" (and the dangers of shaving it off), and the transition from filmmaking and music into the podcasting space.The episode takes a local turn with stories about legendary bars like Oldtowne and Mystic, a breakdown of the Philly open mic scene, and a final, fiery challenge involving a local Carolina Reaper hot sauce. It’s an exploration of work ethic, creative passion, and why sometimes you just have to "take the leap" and start that project you've been talking about for years.[00:00] Intro: Welcome to the Altered Losers Judgment Podcast.[01:43] The Comedy Formula: Liquid courage and experimenting with pre-show beers.[04:18] Beard Identities: The struggle of shaving and the "toddler reaction" test.[08:04] The Future of Travel: Personal drones and the "Jetson" aircraft.[10:07] Large Man Problems: Tall guy respect and the struggle of small cars.[13:14] Local Legends: Tales from Oldtown, Mystic, and the Ale Trail.[16:53] Beverage Kryptonite: The alcohols that turn you mean (Rumple Minze & Jäger).[21:13] Creative Origins: Transitioning from filmmaking and screamo bands to podcasting.[26:06] Taking the Leap: The philosophy of starting a project and being ready to fail.[30:12] Marriage & Fatherhood: Transitions, expectations, and the "Domino's incident."[34:31] The Wawa Debate: Nostalgia for the sliced lunch meat heyday vs. modern quality.[36:26] The Comedy Grind: Advice for the Philly open mic scene and finding your cadence.[44:53] Professional Welding: Career paths outside of degrees and traveling the US.[53:49] The Ethics of Work: Handing down work ethic and documenting "core memories."[58:45] Comedy Culture: Thoughts on Kill Tony, SNL, and "standing on business" in humor.[01:08:31] First Mic Stories: Facing stage fright and the adrenaline of performance.[01:14:34] Improv vs. Scripted: Why the best podcast moments are the ones you didn't expect.[01:22:12] Growing the Brand: LLCs, local partnerships, and "leveraging" the community.[01:23:44] The Hot Sauce Challenge: Taking on the local "Goat's Head" Carolina Reaper sauce.[01:30:00] Final Outro: Supporting local business and closing thoughts.