Beer Thursday

Jay Ray, Shayne Seymour
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Making you laugh, making you think, making you wish you could have more Beer Thursday! A comedy‑conversation show where lifelong friends Jay and Shayne wander boldly into movies, music, food, travel adventures, UFOs, science, and whatever else pops into their heads. It’s unpredictable, unfiltered (but sorta clean), and always hilarious. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents, and leave wishing every day felt a little more like Thursday. Some call us the Bob Ross of podcasts. Others call us the P. T. Barnum of musicals. Just don't call us late for Beer Thursday!

  1. Is Brian Even a Real Person [Redux]

    2d ago

    Is Brian Even a Real Person [Redux]

    Brian showed up, took over the mic, renamed the show Beer Tuesday, and somehow became the most prepared guest we've ever had. He came with notes. Actual grievances. And a Death Star ice cube. Topics include: - Brian's comprehensive audit of past Beer Thursday rounds - Crunch Berries, Honeycomb, and cereal crimes against humanity - The Overboard remake nobody watched (including Brian) - John Lennon, Regis Philbin, and gone too soon - A Woodford Reserve toast to Alderaan ~~~~~~~ Round 319 is a Redux of round 37 from 8/13/2020! ~~~~~~~ **Join the Beer Thursday Patreon!** Want more Brian? Want more chaos? Want access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group? The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get into the group. Don't wait. Spots are going faster than Jay's almost-empty whiskey bottles. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Follow Jay's Beertography on Instagram!** Jay photographs drinks and cigars the way Brian critiques podcasts: with passion, zero credentials, and total commitment. Follow the visual chaos at @BeerThursdayShow. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate & Review!** If Brian can show up and host the whole round without being invited, you can take 30 seconds to leave us a 5-star review. Subscribe so episodes drop straight into your ear bones. We appreciate you more than Crunch Berries. Almost. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Brian walked into Beer Thursday like he owned the place, called it Beer Tuesday, and proceeded to file a full audit of past episodes. Classic Brian. This round is pure chaos in the best way. Brian, Shayne, and Jay tumble through cereal debates (Crunch Berries got robbed), movie remake hot takes (Overboard deserved a mention), and a heartfelt Gone Too Soon discussion that somehow dragged John Lennon and Regis Philbin into the same sentence. Brian brought Woodford Reserve, a Death Star ice cube, and the greatest toast in Beer Thursday history: **"To Alderaan."** Jay's drinking Four Roses. Shayne's nursing the same Jameson bottle from 15 rounds ago. Nobody's judging. Much. They wrap up with future episode pitches including top 25 soups and gnats vs. mosquitoes. Yes, really. Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    21 min
  2. Alternate Timelines and Shampoo Crimes

    Jun 18

    Alternate Timelines and Shampoo Crimes

    You ever look back at your life and think, “Wow… I really zigged when I should’ve zagged… or at least paused for snacks”? Well, Shayne and I cracked open a couple of beers and a couple of emotional support regrets to explore all the life choices we might have done differently — assuming we had a functioning time machine and slightly better judgment. Turns out our alternate timelines include piano prodigy futures, shampoo‑based revenge plots, and a Durango Brothers world tour that absolutely should’ve happened. In this round, we dive into: The piano path Shayne abandoned like a sad, lonely keyboard in a thrift storeJay’s Texas Tech detour and the mouthpiece incident heard ’round the worldMisattributed quotes we confidently misuseThe house decision that butterfly‑effected Shayne’s entire timelineThe Durango Brothers band that exists only in the multiverseRound 318: more regrets than rounds — and we've got a LOT of rounds. ~~~~~~~ Support Beer Thursday on Patreon The next 18 Patrons at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group — plus the power to suggest future round topics. Basically, you get to boss us around. Lock in your spot before 18 other people make a better life decision than you. Join at patreon.com/beerthursday. ~~~~~~~ Speaking of good decisions, follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram! Jay's Beertography is basically a museum of gorgeous beer and cigar photography. It's the kind of content that makes you wish you'd chosen better. (Not that we'd know anything about that.) ~~~~~~ Subscribe & Review If this round made you laugh, wince, or question your own life choices — subscribe to Beer Thursday and drop a 5-star review. It's literally the best decision you'll make today. Trust us. We're experts on the subject. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Round 318 is the what-if episode. Shayne and Jay crack cold ones and ask the big question: what would we actually do differently? Shayne quit piano. He was outpacing students who'd started years earlier. He quit anyway. He became an accountant. He does not like accounting. Jay left Texas Tech. Didn't want more student debt. Huge regret — except leaving led him to his wife. Complicated regret, unlocked. The Shampoo Incident. Jay smoked out of roommate Trey's trumpet mouthpiece. Trey's revenge: months of pee-shampoo. Jay had zero idea. Wrong house. Shayne bought the two-story. Her knees had other plans. A forced move, an apartment, and financial ripples still being felt. Two toasts, a Hemingway/Groucho attribution debate, a future episode on misattributed quotes, and a pitch for the Durango Brothers Good Times Show All Night Band close things out. ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence! Chapters: 00:00 Life Choices Setup 01:22 Piano Versus Trumpet 02:57 College Transfer Regret 04:27 Engineer Not Accountant 05:42 Mouthpiece Weed Revenge 07:24 Toast And Quote Banter 08:30 House Choice Fallout 11:17 Not Too Late Reflections 12:01 Toast Make It Right 12:49 Durango Brothers What If 13:37 Wrap Up And Call To Action

    16 min
  3. Only the Good Die Young [And We're Still Sad About It]

    Jun 11

    Only the Good Die Young [And We're Still Sad About It]

    You know it’s going to be a wild ride when a Beer Thursday round starts with Elvis, detours through Snape, and somehow ends up with Keith Richards outliving the planet. Today we’re talking about celebrity deaths that hit us right in the feels. Some shocked us. Some shaped us. Some made us stop and say, “Wait… he was HOW old?” Grab a drink and a tissue, preferably in that order. In this round, we talk about: Elvis, Tom Petty, Prince, and Stevie Ray VaughanAlan Rickman, Chadwick Boseman, and Chris CornellWhy shocking deaths hit harderThe celebrities we’ll need a day off for somedayRound 317 ~~~~~~~ Join the Beer Thursday Patreon! This round hit different — and so does the Beer Thursday inner circle. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group, where the conversation keeps going long after the round ends. Come hang with us! ~~~~~~~ Jay's Beertography Between the heartfelt moments, Jay is still out here making drinks look like they belong in a museum. Follow the visual magic over at @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram. ~~~~~~~ Subscribe, Rate & Review! If Beer Thursday is part of your week, do us a solid — subscribe wherever you listen and drop us a 5-star review. It keeps us in the feed and out of the algorithmic abyss. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: This round dives into the celebrity deaths that hit Shayne and Jay the hardest. They talk about Elvis Presley, Alan Rickman, Tom Petty, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chadwick Boseman, Carrie Fisher, and Chris Cornell. They share personal stories, surprising moments, and why some losses feel like losing a friend. The conversation mixes humor with heart. They talk about shock, legacy, and the weird way celebrity deaths can shape memories. It’s a thoughtful and funny look at the famous people who meant something to us. If you’re searching for episodes about celebrity deaths, emotional celebrity moments, or the impact of famous losses, this round has it all. ~~~~~~~ AI Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    23 min
  4. Our Top Villains: Evil, Chaotic, and Weirdly Charming [Redux]

    Jun 4

    Our Top Villains: Evil, Chaotic, and Weirdly Charming [Redux]

    You know, Shayne sprang this topic on Jay faster than Darth Vader force‑choking an admiral. One minute we’re talking Star Wars prequels; the next we’re knee‑deep in villains who could ruin your day, your planet, or your sleep schedule. Turns out we’ve got more favorite villains than we have working brain cells between us. And honestly, that tracks. In this round, we talk about: Darth Vader, the galaxy’s top heavy breatherThe Joker and his purple‑suited chaosHannibal Lecter and his questionable dinner menuNorman Bates and the world’s worst motelKillmonger, Dr. Evil, and other iconic baddiesRound 316 [Redux of round 34 from July 23, 2020!] ~~~~~~~ Support the show and unlock bonus shenanigans. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 Level get access to the secret Beer Thursday Facebook group. Join us at Beer Thursday Patreon. ~~~~~~~ If you like villains, wait until you see the sinister glow of my whiskey glass. Follow Jay's drink and cigar photography at @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram! ~~~~~~~ Subscribe to Beer Thursday and leave us a 5‑star review so we can continue our heroic quest to defeat the algorithm. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Who's the greatest villain ever? Darth Vader. The Joker. Hannibal Lecter. Killmonger. Dr. Evil. Freddie Krueger. The Beer Thursday guys cracked open some whiskey and went full villain bracket. Shayne's picks: Darth Vader tops the list — cool suit, James Earl Jones voice, terrifying hallway scene in Rogue One. The Joker comes in close second — sometimes sinister, sometimes funny, always in purple. Jay's picks: Hannibal Lecter — so smart and charming you almost like him... until you remember the whole eating-people thing. Norman Bates — the original "something is very off about this guy" villain. And Dr. Evil — because sometimes evil just needs a Mini Me and a cat. The real debate: Are the best villains the ones who think they're the hero? Jay says yes. Killmonger had reasons. Darth Vader was pushed to it. Even the Joker had a rough go. They also briefly wondered if Elon Musk is secretly a supervillain and watched a Netflix movie about AI wiping out humanity (casual Tuesday stuff). Spoiler: they ran out of time before they ran out of villains. A sequel round is coming. OR, is not coming. We never know ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence! ~~~~~~~ Chapters 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:58 Prequels Spark Villains 02:02 Vader And Joker Picks 03:40 Rogue One And Solo 04:50 Jay Picks Hannibal 06:48 Sympathetic Villains Talk 09:34 Toast And Drinks 10:49 Lex Luthor, Elon Musk, and AI 12:21 Singularity Movie Detour 16:24 Time Is The Villain 17:44 Dr Evil And Shrek 19:04 Killmonger Spotlight 20:55 Horror Villains Rundown

    24 min
  5. Sir Hugh Beaver and 7 Other Guinness Facts (Jay Was 15 About the Name)

    May 28

    Sir Hugh Beaver and 7 Other Guinness Facts (Jay Was 15 About the Name)

    I always thought I loved Guinness, but after going to Ireland, I realized I had only been dating it casually. Now it’s a full‑blown relationship. This round is packed with Guinness facts so wild they should come with their own creamy head. Grab a pint, hold it up to the light, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the Black Stuff. In this round we talk about: The 9,000‑year lease that proves Arthur Guinness was playing the long gameWhy Guinness didn’t start as a stoutThe ruby red secret hiding in every pint Nitrogen bubbles, magic, and the creamy head that launched a thousand pintsGuinness employee benefits, doctor’s orders, and the mighty Guinness harpThe surprising origin of Guinness World Records.Round 315 ~~~~~~~ Join the Beer Thursday Patreon and unlock early access to upcoming rounds, behind‑the‑scenes fun, and the warm glow of supporting two guys who once tried to calculate 9,000 years without carrying the one. The next 17 Patrons who begin at the $10 Level gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group ~~~~~~~ If you want to see Guinness poured so beautifully that it might make you weep, check out Jay’s Beertography on Instagram. Drinks, cigars, and questionable lighting choices await. Follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram. ~~~~~~~ Subscribe to Beer Thursday and leave a 5‑star review so the algorithm knows you enjoy ruby‑red beer facts and nitrogen‑powered nonsense. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: This round pours out eight fascinating facts about Guinness. This legendary Irish stout isn’t actually black. Shayne and Jay explore the 9,000‑year lease that made Arthur Guinness a real estate visionary, the surprising ale‑to‑porter‑to‑stout evolution, and the ruby red glow hiding inside every pint. They talk about nitrogen bubbles, creamy heads, sinking bubbles, and why Guinness looks like it’s defying gravity. The guys also dig into Guinness employee benefits, doctors prescribing Guinness for “health,” the iconic harp logo, and how Guinness helped create the Guinness World Records. It’s a fun, fast, and frothy journey through beer history, perfect for Guinness fans, beer nerds, and anyone who loves a good pour of trivia. Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence! AI Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence! Jump to your favorite of our expertly curated episode chapters! 00:00 Beer Thursday Setup 00:55 Love Affair With Guinness 01:58 The Legendary 9000 Year Lease 03:58 From Ale To Stout 05:28 Guinness Isn't Actually Black 06:29 The Creamy Head Doesn't Come From Magic 08:00 Toast Break And Banter 09:08 Guinness Worker Benefits 10:10 Doctors Used To Prescribe It 11:15 Harp Logo And Irish State 12:07 Birth of the Book of World Records 13:44 Patreon Plug And Wrap Up

    15 min
  6. Pedal to the Metal: Cars We've Had, Wrecked, and Still Want

    May 21

    Pedal to the Metal: Cars We've Had, Wrecked, and Still Want

    Cars, nostalgia, and questionable decisions behind the wheel — Round 314 of Beer Thursday is a full-throttle trip down memory lane. Jay and Shayne talk high school rides, dream cars, totaled memories, and the one car Shayne would take over a Ferrari. ~~~~~~~ You never forget your first car… especially if it was loud, fast, or smelled vaguely like gasoline and regret. In this round, your dreaded drivers of drivel pop the hood on our automotive past. The cool cars, the uncool cars, the cars we totaled, and the cars we still drool over like teenagers at a Camaro dealership. Strap in. Or don’t. Most of our high‑school cars didn’t have working seatbelts anyway. Round 314 In this round, we cover: The legendary Ford EXP and its short, tragic lifeShayne’s dream‑crushing Camaro momentCars we painted, loved, and promptly totaledThe mighty Buick eraDream cars: TransAm, 300ZX, old trucks, and more~~~~~~~ Join the Beer Thursday Patreon! The next 17 Patrons who start at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group — the best place to hang out between rounds. Don't miss your spot at the bar! ~~~~~~~ Follow Jay's Beertography! Jay doesn't just drink it. He shoots it! His feed is full of drool-worthy drink and cigar photography that'll make your eyes happy and your wallet nervous. Follow the visual magic at @BeerThursdayShow. ~~~~~~~ Subscribe, Rate & Review! Hit follow on your podcast app so we're there every Thursday — right on time, like a cold one waiting in the fridge. If we've earned it, drop us a 5-star review. It helps more than you know! ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Buckle up, buttercup! This episode is a joyride through the garage of Jay and Shayne's past. The High School Years Jay had a Ford EXP that looked like a tiny sports car... until he totaled it. Then came the burnt orange Oldsmobile tank he tried to destroy (and couldn't). Shayne nearly scored a 1972 Camaro Z28 with a 350 engine, but mom heard it start up and said NOPE. He ended up with a candy-apple-red Toyota Celica with a CB radio, which he also totaled. Common thread? Yes. Funny? Also yes. Dream Cars & Coveted Rides Jay's dream lineup: a '65 Mustang, a retro Dodge Charger, an El Camino (car meets pickup truck perfection), and a classic beat-up old Ford truck straight out of a country song. Oh, and the most coveted car of all, which he would take over any Ferrari or Bentley. But Shayne's #1 dream car? He's already shopping. Budget: $14K. Current listings: not cooperating. Pedal to the Metal: Cars We've Had, Wrecked, and Still Want ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    16 min
  7. A Slippery Situation: Bar Soap vs. Body Wash

    May 14

    A Slippery Situation: Bar Soap vs. Body Wash

    Today, your defenders of cleanliness are diving deep [like really scrubbing in] on one of the most polarizing hygiene debates known to mankind: bar soap versus body wash. Grab your loofah and settle in, because things are about to get sudsy. Bar soap vs. body wash: who wins the lather battle?Loofahs, charcoal sponges, and rags — which tool reigns supreme?The cost breakdown: is body wash REALLY more expensive?Chemicals, clean ingredients, and Bath & Body Works bourbon scentThe Rock's shampoo and why Shayne still has the same bottle from 2024Round 313 is squeaky clean! ~~~~~~~ If you love Beer Thursday and want to smell as fresh as our questionable decisions, join the Beer Thursday Patreon! The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get exclusive access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group — where the conversations are clean, but the jokes… not so much. ~~~~~~~ Want to see Jay’s world‑class drink and cigar photography? Follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram. It’s like body wash for your eyeballs — refreshing, energizing, and occasionally smoky. ~~~~~~~ Subscribe & Leave Us a 5-Star Review! If you're not subscribed yet, what are you even doing?! Hit that subscribe button so we magically appear in your ears like a high-quality conditioner — without the plastic bottle guilt. And if you love the show, drop us a 5-star review. It helps more than you know. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Bar Soap vs. Body Wash: The Great Shower Showdown 🧼 Which side of the shower are YOU on? In the 313th round, Jay and Shayne finally tackle the debate that's been steaming up bathrooms everywhere: bar soap or body wash? Jay's firmly in the body wash camp. He's rocking a charcoal-infused sponge from Nordstrom Rack, shopping Bath & Body Works sales like a pro, and using a shampoo-body wash combo that basically replaces cologne. Three functions. One bottle. Zero hair required. Shayne, the Southern bar soap loyalist, is riding with his washcloth (he calls it a rag — he's from below the Mason-Dixon line, y'all), shopping clean-ingredient soaps from Sprouts, and still using the same bottle of The Rock's shampoo he bought in September 2024. That's commitment. The real topics they got into: Does body wash actually lather well, or does it need a loofah to shine?Bar soap: cheaper upfront, but does it dry out your skin?Irish Spring smells amazing... but it'll leave your skin as dry as a podcast with no punsPlastic bottle guilt, clean ingredients, and why Sprouts natural soap might be the moveThe Rock, conditioner, and a Billy Madison quote that got way out of handThe verdict? They landed on different sides — but agreed that smelling good is everyone's goal. 00:00 – The Great Soap Debate Begins 00:26 – Jay’s Pro‑Body‑Wash Opening Argument 01:44 – Bath & Body Works: The Manly Edition 03:20 – Cost, Chemicals & Clean Ingredients 05:01 – Lather Wars: Rag vs. Loofah 06:20 – Coal‑Infused Sponge Exfoliation 07:30 – Bald‑Guy Shampoo Strategy 08:35 – The Toast of Cleanliness 09:02 – Plastics and Chemicals in soaps 14:38 – Final verdict and the neverending Papatui Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    20 min
  8. Far From "Spider-Man: Far From Home" [Redux]

    May 7

    Far From "Spider-Man: Far From Home" [Redux]

    You know, Shayne and I set out to talk about Spider‑Man: Far From Home, but like any good Marvel movie, we immediately veered into a Phase One origin story. Because nothing says “focused podcasting” like spending twenty minutes ranking movies from 2008. Grab your shield, your hammer, or your preemptive‑strike bathroom plan — we’re assembling. Round 312! (A Redux of Round 28 from June 11, 2020!) In this round we discuss: ​Iron Man’s surprise greatness​Hulk actor musical chairs​Thor, Natalie Portman, and Kat Dennings​Captain America: peak patriotism and peak Chris Evans​The legendary "preemptive strike" bathroom strategy​Jay's definitive Phase One ranking (The Avengers is NOT #1, and Shayne is personally offended)~~~~~~~ Want bonus rounds, early access, and the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting two guys who can't stay on topic? Join Beer Thursday on Patreon! ~~~~~~~ Jay snaps heroic photos of drinks, cigars, and occasionally himself pretending to be Thor. Follow the beertography adventures and join the visual side of Beer Thursday! ~~~~~~~ If Beer Thursday has ever made you laugh, snort, or spit out your drink — subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review! It helps more people find us, and frankly, we need the validation. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: The boys dive deep into Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One, ranking the original six films and arguing about everything from Iron Man’s swagger to Thor’s unexpected charm. Shayne confesses he didn’t see half the movies until way too late, Jay defends Captain America like it’s his patriotic duty, and both agree that Mark Ruffalo is the Hulk we deserve. They also reveal the sacred art of the “preemptive strike” — the bathroom run before trailers — proving once again that Beer Thursday is where cinematic wisdom meets questionable life choices. ~~~~~~~ Chapters 00:00 – Whiskey Voice Begins 01:30 - Shayne's issue with the movie order 02:40 – Iron Man Awakens 05:23 – Hulk Actor Swap 06:15 – Don Cheadle Upgrade 10:28 – Thor Surprises: Thor, Natalie, and Kat 13:00 – Cap Takes the Lead 14:55 – Avengers Assemble 17:43 – Spider‑Man? Not Really 18:26 – Preemptive Strike Strategy AI Disclosure Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    21 min
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Making you laugh, making you think, making you wish you could have more Beer Thursday! A comedy‑conversation show where lifelong friends Jay and Shayne wander boldly into movies, music, food, travel adventures, UFOs, science, and whatever else pops into their heads. It’s unpredictable, unfiltered (but sorta clean), and always hilarious. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents, and leave wishing every day felt a little more like Thursday. Some call us the Bob Ross of podcasts. Others call us the P. T. Barnum of musicals. Just don't call us late for Beer Thursday!

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  • Creator
    Jay Ray, Shayne Seymour
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    321
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jay Ray, Shayne Seymour
  • Show Website
    Beer Thursday