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