Welcome to the official start of a new era for Altered Judgement. In Episode 11, Alex and Joe unveil their fully realized, dedicated podcast studio. Leaning heavily into a "late-night radio" aesthetic, the duo discusses their primary influences—specifically Philadelphia radio icons Preston & Steve—and their mission to reclaim the local airwaves (or digital waves) for the community.This jam-packed episode features a Superlyte vodka cocktail taste test from Stateside, a massive Backyard Buzz segment featuring the Detroit-style pizza and artisanal sandwiches of Steel Penny in Hatboro, and a deep dive into the changing landscape of media and corporate ownership. Plus, the guys share a bold prediction for the Flyers' playoff run and issue a challenge to their "Altered Universe" to help them hit their 100-subscriber milestone.Episode Chapters:[00:00] Intro: Pickleball & Shuttlecocks[01:24] The New Studio & "Mega Desk"[02:12] Flyers Playoff Predictions[04:51] Taste Test: Stateside Superlytes[06:36] The Push for 100 Subscribers[15:37] Influences: The Preston & Steve Legacy[21:16] Ranting: Ads & Streaming Frustrations[24:31] Remembering Pierre Robert & Nick McIlwain[28:35] Reclaiming the Medium: PJP & Localism[39:56] Backyard Buzz: Steel Penny Takeover[48:54] The Detroit-Style Pizza Review[54:11] Coffee & Breakfast at Steel Penny[57:34] Outro & Final Thanks

In this special "takeover" episode of the Altered Judgement podcast, the usual host Joe is replaced by Charlotte for a lighthearted and chaotic session dubbed Altered Toddler. Fueled by organic fruit punch juice boxes, Charlotte and her dad dive into a wide range of toddler-approved topics, including reviews of the latest animated movies, favorite foods, and a very strong stance on Philadelphia sports.The episode features plenty of "bathroom humor," experiments with vocal effects (from chipmunk to "bear" voices), and a recap of a busy weekend visiting local bakeries and grocery shopping. It’s a fun, unscripted look at a podcast studio through the eyes of a four-year-old.

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] Intro & The New Host

[01:45] The Juice Review

[02:53] Movie Reviews: Mario & Beyond

[03:17] Vocal Effects & Yoshi Impressions

[06:54] Favorite Foods & "The Joke"

[08:40] School Life & Learning the Letter 'T'

[10:12] Philadelphia Sports Talk

[13:05] Music Recommendations

[13:45] Weekend Recap: Baked by Michaela

[15:27] Walmart Adventures

[17:05] Fart Jokes & Final Thoughts

[18:14] Outro & Chipmunk Signing Off

In This "Last Call" Episode, the guys sit down with Conor, a neighbor with a history in the music industry. The episode kicks off with shots of Malort, which the hosts describe as "truth serum" that tastes like "dirty shoelaces" and "black licorice and farts." Between rounds of the infamous Chicago spirit, they discuss Conor's experiences working sound for bands like Dashboard Confessional and Blackthorne, debate the existence of "Central Jersey," and launch into a passionate conspiracy theory about why Wawa stores no longer have their iconic smell. The conversation concludes with a nerdy but insightful breakdown of Pennsylvania's unique liquor laws and a potential solution for the state's revenue issues.

Episode Chapters:

[00:04] - The Malort "Truth Serum"

[00:54] - Conor’s Band History

[03:52] - Comedy Movie Deep Dive

[06:53] - Meeting Idols & Sound Engineering

[08:40] - Introducing Conor

[10:00] - Touring with Blackthorne

[11:32] - The Hockey-Playing Moose Tattoo

[14:00] - The Central Jersey Debate

[17:13] - Bandwagon Fans

[18:43] - The Wawa Conspiracy

[23:43] - PA Liquor Laws

[30:54] - The Microcosm of PA

[37:02] - Final Malort Shot & Outro: One last round for the road