Welcome to this completely off-the-cap episode of Altered Judgment! Shooting straight from the hip, hosts Alex and Joe sit down in the studio early in the day to cover everything from classic comedies and movie rating thresholds to the bizarre trends popping up on local community Facebook groups and HOA nightmares.Later in the episode, the guys host a studio first for their Backyard Buzz segment. They welcome Nicole, the owner and baker behind All You Need Bread & Co. Nicole details her journey from getting a surprise holiday bread machine to mastering the fine art of sourdough, cultivating a live starter, and leaving her corporate job to chase her passion. Plus, Alex and Joe do a live taste test of the "Loaves of the Week"—including the OG Sourdough and a mouth-watering Cheddar Jalapeño. Finally, the guys wrap up the episode with local brewery shoutouts, an update on their website overhaul, and a sneak peek into the music-focused direction of Season 2.Episode Chapters:[00:00] Intro & Morning Brews[05:12] Catching Up on Pop Culture & Movie Sensorship[11:49] Decoding the Movie Rating System[22:46] Undercover Cop Cars & Traffic Safety[26:08] Bizarre Local Facebook Groups & HOA Nightmares[31:32] Backyard Buzz: Meeting Nicole from All You Need.[33:52] The Art of Sourdough & Taking the Leap[40:03] Sourdough Taste Test: OG vs. Cheddar Jalapeño[46:15] Where to Find All You Need & Local Commisary Kitchens[52:23] Post-Segment Reflections & Warwick Farm Brewery Shoutout[56:58] Season 2 Overhaul: Website, Merch, and the Music Pivot

This "Last Call" episode of Altered Judgement, features a chaotic and humorous conversation between the hosts and Alex's long-time friend, Rob. The group catches up over drinks, including the infamous Malort and a "solidarity" round of Da' Bomb hot sauce. They dive deep into stories of their past, ranging from legendary "Time Pirate" party, disastrous food challenges, bizarre retail experiences and hockey mishaps.Episode Chapters:[00:13] - The Traditional Start[02:54] - Introducing Rob[05:20] - Soundboard Shenanigans (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING)[12:30] - The Legend of the Time Pirate[17:00] - 151 Memories[22:42] - Road Trips & Rural adventures[24:31] - The Trash Can Lid Challenge[27:02] - Planning the Next Challenge:[30:14] - Hockey Talk & Crosby[33:10] - The Return of Da' Bomb[41:40] -"Malort Sucks" candy [46:10] - The "FartChive" Chronicles[51:03] - The Time-Traveling Replay[58:30] - Frozen Parody Outro (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING)

In this episode, we welcome our first official guest of Season 2—Blum! We start things off with the usual hockey talk (Flyers vs. Penguins playoff vibes) before diving into a much more serious and personal journey.

Blum opens up about his career in mental health, working in adolescent and children’s units, and the sobering reality of seeing kids as young as five struggling with anxiety and depression. We also discuss his personal story of sobriety, celebrating 4 years sober, and the "epiphany moment" that changed his life.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 (US/Canada) or 111 (UK).

Of course, it wouldn’t be Altered Judgement without some pallet destruction. We review local favorites Mammoth Hot Sauce and Rommadill Pickles, try the infamous "Malort Sucks" candy, and take on "DA Bomb BEYOND INSANITY" hot sauce.

Episode Chapters:

[01:08] Guest Intro: Meeting Blum through a decade of hockey.

[03:30] NHL Playoff Talk: Can the Flyers sweep the Pens?

[13:05] CONTENT WARNING: Discussion on Mental Health, Sobriety, and Suicide Awareness.

[14:14] Blum’s career in adolescent mental health and the rising issues in children.

[24:52] The journey to 4 years of sobriety and the turning point at a funeral.

[48:51] Local Review: Mammoth Hot Sauce & Rommadill Pickles.

[01:09:11] Fishing, Tattoos, and Hobbies.

[01:17:43] The "Malort Sucks" Candy Challenge & "DA Bomb Beyond Insanity" Hot Sauce.

[01:28:43] New Game: "For Real or Foreplay" (Satire Porn Title Guessing).

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