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

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.

The episode kicks off with a game called "That Could Be a Strip Club," where the hosts brainstorm how innocent business names like "Crumbl Cookie" or "Happy Zone" could double as adult entertainment venues. The conversation then shifts to a live attempt to "Split the G" with a glass of Guinness, leading into a trip down memory lane about AOL chat rooms and the "ASL" (Age/Sex/Location) era. This naturally transitions into a discussion about the absurdity and dark comedy of Chris Hansen's sting operations, recalling the most ridiculous excuses and moments from the show.

Episode Chapters:

[00:06] - The "That Could Be a Strip Club" Game

[01:03] - Splitting the G: The Guinness Challenge

[03:15] - AOL Chat Rooms & ASL Nostalgia

[04:26] - Chris Hansen & "To Catch a Predator"

[05:45] - Classic Excuses & Zima

[06:56] - The Naked Entrance & Final Thoughts

In this episode of Altered Judgement, Joe, Alex, and Pat are back in the studio and joined by a very special guest: Chef Nick Clare. The guys dive deep into the world of content creation, the importance of supporting local mom-and-pop businesses, and the personal journeys that led them to where they are today.

From heartfelt discussions about mental health and fatherhood to a local pizza review from Sylvio’s Deli, this episode covers it all. The group also tackles the "Chicago Handshake" with a round of Malort, debates the best (and worst) seasons of the year, and discusses the challenges of balancing a health journey with being a food influencer.

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Chef Nick Clare

@ChefNickClare (Instagram/TikTok/YouTube)

Podcast: Thanks for Cooking

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] Intro & Housekeeping

[03:01] Welcome Chef Nick

[04:53] The Jump Into Content Creation

[06:42] Building Community

[11:47] Taking the Leap

[16:17] Mental Health Monday

[18:59] Fatherhood & Sports

[27:37] Pizza Review - Silvio’s Deli

[30:29] Food Subjectivity

[34:13] Supporting Small Business

[39:21] The Local Renaissance

[46:31] Life as an Influencer

[50:45] The Cheesesteak Debate

[01:01:08] Restaurant Cleanliness

[01:04:11] The Malort Challenge

[01:08:44] Health Journeys & Food

[01:14:10] Breaking Old Habits

[01:21:51] The Season Debate

[01:25:00] Ranking the Seasons

[01:37:24] Outro & Final Thoughts