Beer Thursday

Jay Ray, Shayne Seymour

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. 6d ago

    Medieval Magic, Modern Problems, and One Very Good Sandwich [Random Topic Generator, Volume 8]

    Buckle up, because Shayne and Jay are back with another spin of the Random Topic Generator. Volume 8, baby! No script, no plan, no problem. From which holidays should get the axe to whether AI is our savior or our doom, this round covers it all with the warmth of a cold beer and the wisdom of two guys who probably should not be trusted with wisdom. Topics this round include: Which holiday deserves to be canceled (Presidents' Day, we're looking at you)Books that actually changed how these two thinkWhether technology saves humanity or helps us nuke ourselvesWhere Jay and Shayne eat most often (Subway vs. the dream) **Round 327** ~~~~~~~ **Want early access to rounds, bonus content, and a seat at the table?** Join the Beer Thursday Patreon! The next 17 Patrons who sign up at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group where the fun keeps going between rounds. Don't wait! Those spots go fast. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Jay's got an eye for the good stuff.** Follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram for some seriously gorgeous Beertography: cold pints, cigars, and the kind of shots that make you thirsty just scrolling through. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ If Beer Thursday makes your Thursdays better, do us a solid. **Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell a friend.** It takes 2 minutes, and it means the world to us. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Round 327 is a wild ride through the Random Topic Generator, Volume 8, and Shayne and Jay do not disappoint. **Should we get rid of a holiday?** Shayne votes to cancel Presidents' Day and give Washington and Lincoln their own days back. Jay just wants whatever days he already has off. Relatable. **More holidays or fewer?** Both guys agree: MORE. Shayne wants meaningful celebrations like Spain's saint days. Jay just nods and takes a sip. Also relatable. **What technology would blow medieval minds?** Honestly? A book. Or a phone. Or literally anything with a screen. Medieval Europe had zero chill about miracles. **Most influential book?** Jay goes deep with Groucho Marx and Stephen King's *On Writing*. Shayne credits *Dune* for making him hyper-suspicious of coworkers. And weirdly okay with it. **Will technology save or destroy us?** Both agree: technology is fine. People are the problem. Classic humans. **Where do you eat most?** Jay: Subway. Dream Jay: Bob's Steak and Chophouse or Frankie's Mexican. Shayne's currently in a Costa Vida chili lime chicken era and he is NOT sorry. Toast of the round: *"Here's to randomness. You never know when it's gonna happen, and it always does sometimes, except when it doesn't, and it keeps you thinking because it's random."* ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    Medieval Magic, Modern Problems, and One Very Good Sandwich [Random Topic Generator, Volume 8]
  2. Aug 13

    5 More Phrases You Can't Say Anymore, Part 2 [And Why They're Wrong!]

    You know, Shayne, every time we try to talk about “phrases we can’t say anymore,” we somehow end up saying all of them… loudly… and usually in the wrong order. But hey, if you can’t laugh at canceled phrases, then bless you. No—wait. Sorry. Gesundheit. Or Jesus. Whatever keeps the internet happy. Join us for Part 2 of [so many] Phrases You Can't Say anymore. Check out Part 1 that aired back in March. Round 322 ~~~~~~~ Don't you wish you could have heard this right after part 1? If you're a Patreon, you did! If you enjoy Beer Thursday and want to support two grown men bravely misusing language on a weekly basis [and don't want to wait 6 months for dramatic conclusions], join us on Patreon! The next 18 patrons who join at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group, where the phrases are even more questionable. ~~~~~~~ And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @BeerThursdayShow, where Jay posts his world‑famous beertography—featuring drinks, cigars, and zero canceled phrases. Probably. ~~~~~~~ Make sure you’re subscribed so every new round magically appears in your feed. And if you leave us a five‑star review, we promise to only say slightly offensive things in your honor. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Shayne and Jay dive into another batch of “phrases we can’t say anymore,” starting with the apparently dangerous greeting Merry Christmas. They debate whether anyone is actually offended, invent “Best Witches,” and wonder who decided joy was illegal. Then they tackle boys will be boys, which somehow leads to dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and Todd falling out of a tree. They break down I don’t see color, discuss colorblind friends, and remind everyone to lighten up. Next up: bless you, which is now offensive because… reasons. Shayne shares Spanish sneeze etiquette (“Jesus!”), Jay mispronounces salud, and everyone gets confused. Finally, they realize the article has way more than 15 phrases, question their counting skills, and decide a part three is inevitable. Because boys will be boys… and podcasters will be podcasters. ~~~~~~~ Chapters 00:00 – Holiday Chaos Shayne and Jay debate Merry Christmas and Best Witches. 00:45 – Who’s Offended? The guys try to find a single offended person. 04:00 – Boys Will Be Boys Dinosaurs, mammoths, and childhood injuries. 06:02 – Toxic Manity Breaking down the “boys will be boys” argument. 7:36 - Raise Your Glass for a Toast Enjoy our weekly toast. To us! 08:53 – I Don’t See Color Colorblind jokes and ironic usage. 11:39 – Bless You! Why sneezes are now controversial. 12:48 – Spanish Jesus Shayne reveals Spain’s sneeze tradition. 14:46 - He Who Shall Not Be Named Don't Say Columbus 16:54 – Land the Plane ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    5 More Phrases You Can't Say Anymore, Part 2 [And Why They're Wrong!]
  3. Aug 6

    Can You Dig It? 60s Slang That Deserves a Comeback (And Some That Really Don't)

    Can you dig it, beer hearts? Shayne and Jay crack open a cold one and travel back to the groovy days of the 1960s to debate which old-school slang should make a comeback and which ones should stay buried. Spoiler: Shayne went in completely blind, Jay had a list, and somehow it all worked out beautifully. **Round 322** Check out "30 Old-School Sayings That Deserve a Comeback" by DeVonne Goode: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/30-old-school-sayings-deserve-212431194.html Topics include: Whether "Bogart" belongs in modern vocabularyWhy "Cat" is still cool (and why Monty Warden is a man born out of time)"Hacked," "Hairy," and the case for replacing "pissed""Out of sight," "Dig it," and the John Cena connection nobody saw comingWords that should never return (looking at you, "Shine it on”)~~~~~~~ **Support Beer Thursday on Patreon:** The next 17 Patrons who jump in at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group. That is a tuff deal, and you can dig it. Join us: https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Jay's Beertography on Instagram:** Jay photographs drinks and cigars the way the universe intended. Sharp, beautiful, and completely out of sight. Follow along at @BeerThursdayShow and see what a real cat with a camera can do. https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate, and Review:** If Beer Thursday is your kind of scene, hit that subscribe button, drop us a 5-star review, and tell a friend. It helps more than you know, and we dig every single one. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: **60s Slang Is Back, Baby. Or Is It?** Shayne and Jay tackle 30 old-school sayings from the 1960s that someone thinks deserve a comeback. Shayne went in blind. Jay had the list. The results were outta sight. **What They Dug:** "Cat" got two thumbs up. "Dig it" is basically still in rotation. "Out of sight" rolls off the tongue and JJ from Good Times would approve. "Tuff" (yes, spelled T-U-F-F) already made its comeback thanks to Gen Alpha, and honestly it earned it. **What Got the Boot:** "Bogart" got a polite pass. "Shine it on" offended Jay personally. "Peel out" led to a replacement suggestion that we cannot repeat here but that had the boys in stitches. **The Wild Card:** “Heat” as slang for the cops sparked a full debate, a public service announcement, and a reference to the Val Kilmer and Robert De Niro movie. Jay prefers "popo." This is canon now. The toast? Pure Jay chaos under pressure. The ending? Pure Shayne chaos under pressure. It all came together like a hairy situation that somehow resolved itself. Come back next round, beer hearts. You can dig it. ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don’t really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie-ficial Intelligence!

    Can You Dig It? 60s Slang That Deserves a Comeback (And Some That Really Don't)
  4. Jul 30

    Squeeze the Day: Beer Thursday's Sauciest Round Yet

    Shayne and Jay crack open the sauce vault and rank their all-time favorite condiments from number five all the way to the top. It gets spicy, it gets cheesy, and it gets a little weird when bacon gravy shows up as someone's number one. No sauce is safe in this round, a redux of round 41. **In this round:** - Whataburger fancy ketchup vs. Chick-fil-A honey roasted BBQ - Raising Cane's sauce, Big Mac special sauce, and the great duck sauce debate - Chuy's jalapeño ranch steals the show - A heartfelt tribute to Jay's dad's bacon gravy **Round 324** ~~~~~~~ **Join the Beer Thursday Patreon!** Want more Beer Thursday in your life? Of course you do. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group. Come hang out with us between rounds. We talk about important stuff. Probably sauces. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Jay's Beertography on Instagram** Jay doesn't just drink it — he shoots it. Follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram for drool-worthy drink and cigar photography that pairs perfectly with your Thursday. Fair warning: it will make you thirsty. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate, and Review!** If you love Beer Thursday, do us a solid and subscribe so you never miss a round. Then leave us a 5-star review and tell the world what you think. It helps more people find the show, and honestly, it just feels good. ~~~~~~~ **Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:** Round 324 of Beer Thursday is all about sauce — and it does not hold back. Shayne and Jay rank their top five favorite sauces, and things get delicious fast. Jay kicks things off with Whataburger's fancy ketchup, which he swears changed his life. Shayne fires back with Chick-fil-A honey roasted BBQ sauce — the kind you squeeze from a packet onto your nuggets. From there, the rankings get serious. Jay's acquired taste for Raising Cane's sauce gets the spotlight. Shayne confesses his undying love for plain yellow mustard on basically everything. Big Mac sauce, Alfredo, and tartar sauce all make strong showings. The honorable mentions bring the heat: Twin Peaks jalapeño cream gravy, Joe T. Garcia's salsa, and Texas Pete hot sauce all earn their place at the table. Then the top two sauces arrive. Shayne drops Chuy's jalapeño ranch as his number one, and Jay immediately regrets not putting it in his own top five. Jay's number one? His late father's homemade bacon gravy — a deeply personal and genuinely touching pick that somehow makes total sense in a Beer Thursday kind of way. The guys also roast Arby's RBQ sauce, the Taco Bell fire sauce situation, and the eternal mystery of why duck sauce is called duck sauce. The toast of the round: "Some ships are wooden ships, but those ships may sink. The best ships are friendships, so to those ships we drink." This round is warm, funny, and full of flavor. Pull up a chair and pass the Chuy's ranch. **Disclosure:** I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    Squeeze the Day: Beer Thursday's Sauciest Round Yet
  5. Jul 23

    Just 'Cause You Put Syrup on Something, Don't Make It Pancakes

    Grab your syrup and pull up a stool, because Shayne and Jay are serving up a fresh stack of breakfast wisdom on this round of Beer Thursday. From IHOP Harvest Grain & Nut pancakes to Australian pikelets to late-night diner runs in Fort Worth, this one is warm, buttery, and absolutely dripping with nostalgia. ~~~~~~~ **A few things on the menu this round:** The great syrup-to-pancake ratio debatePikelets, buttermilk pancakes, and why sweet cream pancakes are overratedOld South Pancake House and the meanest (best) waitress in Fort WorthPorridge in Ireland and how it changed everythingProtein pancakes, oatmeal upgrades, and crustless pizza (yes, really) **Round 323** ~~~~~~~ **Support the show on Patreon!** If you love Beer Thursday and want to keep the rounds coming, consider becoming a patron. The next 17 patrons who start at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group. Join the crew at https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Follow Jay’s Beertography on Instagram!** Jay’s got an eye for great drinks and a lens that makes every pour look like a masterpiece. Follow along for drink photography, cigar shots, and good vibes at @BeerThursdayShow: https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate, and Review!** If you enjoy Beer Thursday, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review. It helps more people find the show, and honestly, it just makes us feel really good. Like a warm stack of pancakes on a Saturday morning. ~~~~~~~ Here’s what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: **Round 323 is all about pancakes, and it is glorious.** Shayne and Jay tackle one of life's most important questions: what makes the perfect pancake? Spoiler alert: it involves buttermilk, a solid syrup strategy, and probably a trip to IHOP. Jay reveals his all-time favorite pancake, the IHOP Harvest Grain & Nut, and Shayne introduces the crowd to the Australian pikelet, a fluffy little beauty made with curdled milk and scratch ingredients. The boys also revisit the legendary Old South Pancake House in Fort Worth, where 3 AM omelets and a no-nonsense waitress made for some truly unforgettable memories. They debate syrup ratios, butter placement, and whether sweet cream pancakes live up to the hype. Spoiler: they do not. The conversation takes a detour through Irish porridge, Kerrygold butter, steel-cut oats with berry compote (not compost, as Shayne helpfully clarifies), and somehow ends up at crustless protein pizza. Classic Beer Thursday. Never a straight line, always a great time. ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie-ficial Intelligence!

    Just 'Cause You Put Syrup on Something, Don't Make It Pancakes
  6. Jul 16

    DC Universe, Part 1 [Redux from 2020]

    Grab your cape and your cold one, because Shayne and Jay are suiting up for a DC Universe deep dive. Round 322 is a Redux of the classic BT40, and these two self-proclaimed experts (their words) are ready to settle the score between the DC and Marvel movie universes. Spoiler: Wonder Woman wins everything. Topics include: Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, and the Zod controversyBatman v Superman and why Gal Gadot saved the whole movieSuicide Squad, Jared Leto's divisive Joker, and Margot Robbie's scene-stealing Harley QuinnWhy DC rushed their cinematic universe and paid for itWhere Wonder Woman ranks among Marvel movies**Round 322** ~~~~~~~ **Support the Show on Patreon!** Want more Beer Thursday in your life? Of course you do. Join the Beer Thursday Patreon and help keep the rounds flowing. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group, where the party never stops and the scruples are nonexistent (we don't even know what scruples are). Join us at https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Follow Jay's Beertography on Instagram!** Jay doesn't just drink beer, he photographs it like it's a Hollywood superhero. Follow @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram for stunning drink and cigar photography that would make even Superman stop and stare. https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate, and Review!** If you love Beer Thursday, show us some love back. Subscribe wherever you listen, and drop us a 5-star review. It helps more people find the show, and honestly, it makes us feel like superheroes. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: **DC Movies, Cold Beers, and Big Opinions** Shayne and Jay are back with a Round Redux, revisiting one of their earliest deep dives into the DC Extended Universe. And yes, they are expertise. They even discovered a hidden Marvel movie once. Nobody else figured that out. **Man of Steel gets some love.** Jay is a lifelong Superman fan, and he gives Henry Cavill major props for making the role his own without trying to copy Christopher Reeve. The bus rescue scene, the weight of Clark Kent's childhood, and yes, the controversial ending with General Zod all get the Beer Thursday treatment. **Batman v Superman? Mixed feelings.** Jay basically calls it a decent Batman movie that Superman happened to show up in. Shayne enjoyed it because he is easily entertained. Both agree that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman entrance alone was worth the price of admission. **Suicide Squad and the Joker problem.** Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn? Brilliant. Jared Leto as the Joker? Not so much. The guys give full credit where it's due and move on quickly. **The big question: Did DC rush it?** Shayne makes a sharp point. Marvel spent years building up to the Avengers. DC threw everyone into the same movie by film number two. The game was not allowed to come to them. **Wonder Woman stands alone.** Jay calls it his favorite DC movie and says it comes close to Marvel caliber. Where exactly it ranks among Marvel films is a question that will require its own round. Part 2 is coming. Whenever that is. ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

    DC Universe, Part 1 [Redux from 2020]
  7. Jul 9

    5 Star Wars Quotes That Hit Harder Than the Death Star

    May the puns be with you. Shayne and Jay crack open a cold one and dig into five Star Wars quotes that hit way harder than you'd expect from a franchise with laser swords and a guy in a black helmet who breathes like he needs a nap. From Qui-Gon Jinn's focus philosophy to Leia's thoughts on hope, this round goes deep. Like, Marcus Aurelius deep. **Topics include:** Why your focus literally determines your reality (and why Anakin forgot that)Obi-Wan's "from a certain point of view" and whether that makes him a liarLeia dropping wisdom bombs in The Last JediA gut-punch quote from Andor that neither of them fully understood but loved anywayThe saddest thing Obi-Wan ever said on Mustafar**Round 321** ~~~~~~~ **Want more Beer Thursday?** Join the Patreon and get access to bonus content. The next 17 Patrons who sign up at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group. Don't miss your spot. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Jay's Beertography is strong with the Force.** His drink and cigar photography is so good it belongs in a galaxy far, far away. Follow us on Instagram and see what we mean. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.** It helps more people find the show, and it makes us feel like we just blew up the Death Star. ~~~~~~~ Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: **Round 321 is a Star Wars episode with actual brains behind it.** Shayne and Jay tackle five quotes from the Star Wars saga that are way deeper than you probably remembered from your first watch. And yes, they make it funny. Because of course they do. **Quote 1: "Your focus determines your reality." – Qui-Gon Jinn** Anakin had a plan. Then he focused on the wrong things. Shayne even ties it to cycling. Look where you want to go, not at the thing you're trying to avoid. Heavy. **Quote 2: "Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." – Obi-Wan Kenobi** Was Obi-Wan lying to Luke or just... spinning it? The guys debate whether Ben Kenobi was wise or just a very convincing fibber. **Quote 3: "Hope is like the sun." – Leia** From The Last Jedi. Beautiful. Short. Hits harder than you'd think. **Quote 4: "I must burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see." – Luthen Rael, Andor** Neither of them has seen Andor. They still love the quote. Respect. **Quote 5: "You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you." – Obi-Wan** Jay thinks it's not that deep. Then he thinks about it more. Then he gets sad. They also go off on streaming subscriptions, Darth Sidious's long game, and why Qui-Gon's death might have been the most consequential moment in the whole saga. ~~~~~~~ Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Chapters** 00:00 Beer Thursday Star Wars 01:12 Jedi Wisdom Setup 03:00 Focus Determines Reality 06:52 Certain Point of View 10:41 Hope Like the Sun 13:00 Andor Sacrifice Quote 15:16 Obi-Wan Brother Line 18:46 Maul Shadow Lord Talk 19:33 Streaming Service Rotation 21:46 Wrap Up and Subscribe

    5 Star Wars Quotes That Hit Harder Than the Death Star
  8. Jul 2

    Good Guys Never Win But They Do Start Podcasts [Redux!]

    Brian Interviews the Durango Brothers. A very BeerThursday Redux round! Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you never knew you needed has arrived. Brian crashes Beer Thursday to conduct the world's most important press junket: a deep dive into the legendary 2003 self-titled album by the Durango Brothers, aka Jay Ray and Shayne Seymour. It's part celebrity interview, part chaos, and entirely unplanned. Topics include: The Durango Brothers album track-by-track breakdownWhy the band never broke up (they just stopped performing)COVID killing the reunion live showNeil Peart, Dick Van Dyke, and Mary Poppins horsesThe song "K" and what it *actually* spells out**Round 320** ~~~~~~~ **Join the Beer Thursday Patreon!** Want more Beer Thursday in your life? Of course you do. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 level get access to the exclusive Beer Thursday Facebook group. That's basically a backstage pass to the greatest low-budget rock band turned podcast in history. Tap the bright part: https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday ~~~~~~~ **Follow Jay's Beertography on Instagram!** Jay doesn't just drink it — he photographs it. Follow @BeerThursdayShow for stunning shots of drinks, cigars, and whatever else Jay points his camera at between rounds. https://www.instagram.com/beerthursdayshow/ ~~~~~~~ **Subscribe, Rate, and Review!** If Beer Thursday makes your week better (and it does), subscribe wherever you listen and leave us a 5-star review. It helps more people find the show, and honestly, we need all the help we can get. ~~~~~~~ **Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:** Round 320 is a certified classic. Brian shows up and immediately turns Beer Thursday into a fake celebrity press junket for the Durango Brothers, the real-life 2003 folk-rock duo made up of brothers Jay Ray and Shayne Seymour. Brian asks the hard-hitting questions. Is Jay still a bad man? Is Robin still a wild angel? Is Shayne still a Texas kind of guy? (Spoiler: yes, but with Spanish overtones.) They cover the whole album — Bad Man, Wild Angel, The Ride, Texas Kind of Guy, and the mysterious song "K," which, once explained, becomes very obvious and very funny. The guys also reveal that a Durango Brothers reunion live show was almost a thing. COVID had other plans. Neil Peart gets a toast. Dick Van Dyke gets nervous. Mary Poppins horses get argued over. Brian apologizes for ruining the show. Jay insists he saved it. Nobody is wrong. *Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!*

    Good Guys Never Win But They Do Start Podcasts [Redux!]
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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!