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

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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

In this special episode, the ladies take over the studio to dish out the "unaltered" truth. From a disastrous Malort shot challenge and 40th-birthday health realizations to the infamous "Mushroom Pizza Incident," no topic is off-limits. Expect plenty of banter about marriage, the struggles of adulting, and why they might just be better at podcasting than the men.Episode Chapters:[00:00] Introduction & Takeover[01:28] The Malort Shot Challenge[04:00] Throwing the Husbands Under the Bus[05:33] Turning 40 & Busted Hips[08:35] Millennial Coping & Gummies[13:07] The "Nerd" Origin Story[17:28] The Infamous Mushroom Pizza Story[29:45] Guest Invitations & Podcast Ambitions[34:20] Height Verification[38:17] Final Outro

The crew welcomes Khamila of Kitty on Top Bartending to discuss her journey from working a corporate job to building a mobile bartending empire. They explore the challenges of starting a business right before a pandemic, the importance of high standards in the hospitality industry, and the creative process behind her organic simple syrups. Between the business talk, the group samples a "gauntlet" of local craft beers, explores the science of bourbon stewardship, and braves a "Voldemort" shot (a mix of Malort and Vladimir vodka). The episode concludes with a chaotic birthday celebration, complete with an alien-masked pizza delivery and an impromptu birthday song.

Episode Chapters:

[00:00] Intro & Welcome

[01:45] The Beer Flight Begins

[04:28] Getting "Iced"

[10:21] Local Brew Highlights

[14:30] The Birth of Kitty on Top

[18:28] The 5,000 Sq Ft Event Space

[23:42] Certified Spirits

[26:56] Building a Team

[32:56] Organic Simple Syrups

[37:19] Mixology Demo - Espresso Martinis

[43:22] Bad Habits Segment

[01:01:02] Ultimate Pet Peeves

[01:12:32] The "Voldemort" Shot

[01:21:40] Alien Pizza Delivery

[01:28:09] Giveaway & Wrap Up

We had so much content from Episode 6 that we couldn't fit it all in one episode so we introduce you to the "last call" episode. The last call label will be applied to episodes generated from main episode shooting but not quite enough to warrant their own numerical title. The hosts of Altered Judgement dive into a variety of topics, starting with humorous observations about the "pink tax" and the absurdity of men's grooming products. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they discuss Pats Upbringing in coal country, and the legend of Centralia, Pennsylvania. After sharing a wild story about a chaotic night at Penn State, the mood shifts as Joe opens up about the challenges of 2025, specifically the loss of his father and the bonds that were formed around it. The episode serves as a tribute to their parents and a reflection on how their upbringing shaped the very show they are filming.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:34 - The Pink Tax & Shaving

03:20 - Grooming Marketing

04:30 - High School Smells

07:05 - Dateline Parody

09:40 - Coal Country Roots

11:40 - The Silent Hill Town

15:30- West Virginia & Road Trips

18:20 - The Penn State Incident

23:42 - Drunk Science

25:25 - Final Destination Fears

27:10 - Spuddy Buddy Sauce

30:31 - Parenting & Protecting Daughters

34:40 - Father-Son Dynamics

36:12 - A Tough Year

37:38 - Grief & Responsibility

40:16 - Honoring Memories

41:40 - Closing Reflections.

In this episode of Altered Judgement, hosts Joe, Alex, and Pat dive into the extraterrestrial. The episode begins with some housekeeping regarding past fan votes and a charitable donation to Harley's Haven Dog Rescue. After a mysterious "intermission" involving some alien visitors in the studio, the guys return to discuss their favorite sci-fi movies and assemble their ultimate survival teams for an alien invasion. They wrap up with a segment on personal "gripes," covering everything from bowling alley etiquette to snowy parking spot etiquette.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Podcast Milestones

01:00 Housekeeping & Nibs Punishment

04:51 Charity Donation: Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue

06:47 Altered Journeys & Upcoming Events 1

11:38 Intermission: No Signs of Intelligent Life

15:13 Top 3 Alien & Space Movies

38:37 Alien Invasion Survival Teams (Draft)

49:39 Personal Gripes: Bowling Alley Etiquette

59:41 Personal Gripes: Snow & Parking Etiquette

01:04:50 Wrap Up & Next Episode Teaser

Welcome to the debut of Altered Journeys! We’ve officially stepped out of the studio to bring you our first-ever "VlogCast". At the core, we are still the Altered Judgment crew you know and love, but we’re taking the conversation on the road.

In this series premiere, Joe and I tackle the Perkasie Ale Trail—exploring the town’s best breweries, one pint at a time. Stay tuned until the end to see Pat make his "perfectly timed" appearance at the finish line!

This is just the beginning of a new style of content for us. We’re moving, we’re tasting, and we’re bringing you along for the ride

Stops on the Trail:

The Perk

Free Will Brewing

The Ram

Mystic Ways

Van Lieu’s Brewing

COMING SOON: Don’t miss our next journey at the Perkasie Celtic Fest! ☘️

Altered Journeys: Perkasie Ale Trail Chapters:

00:00:12 - Intro & Where Are We?

00:02:27 - Stop 1: The Perk & Food Vlogger Vibes

00:06:21 - The Ultimate French Onion Soup & Cheese Pull

00:08:43 - The Walnut Street Wobble: Planning the Route

00:10:34 - Stop 2: Free Will Brewing (Cloud Farm Collab)

00:13:02 - Wrapping up at Free Will: Stout Talk & PA Liquor Laws

00:14:47 - Riffing: The Decline of DVDs & Movie Theater Experiences

00:24:19 - Stop 3: The Ram – Rooftop Views & Stairway Cardio

00:38:06 - Did We Just Talk to a Ghost? (Casper 2.0)

00:44:14 - The Unofficial Stop: Oldtown Restaurant & Tavern

00:46:14 - Stop 4: Mystic Ways Brewing – Meeting Wes & Alice in Wonderland Vibes

01:00:50 - Braving the Tundra: The Walk to the Promised Land

01:03:17 - Final Stop: Van Lieu’s Brewing & Spuddy Buddy Fries

01:14:10 - Pat Finally Arrives & Final Cheers

In This Episode:The Shot Heard 'Round the Studio: Watch as three grown men lose their dignity in real-time.The Pop Star Paradox: Our taste buds were so traumatized we somehow managed to confuse Rebecca Black with Carly Rae Jepsen. (We’re sorry, Carly. We’re sorry, Rebecca.)The Chicago Badge of Honor: Roasting the world’s most hated liqueur while acknowledging that we have finally earned our stripes.Colorful Commentary: We use every "distinguished" and "degenerate" word in our vocabulary to describe the aftertaste.🚨 CALL TO ACTION: SEND US YOUR WORST!Do you have a local "staple" food or drink that is absolutely horrific? Is there a regional delicacy that tastes like a dare? We want to try it.If you have a suggestion for the next thing we should subject ourselves to, reach out to us: 📧 Contact: alteredjudgement.com 📱 Socials: Tag us with your local "Malort equivalents."

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction & The Malort Setup

00:01:28 - Chicago History & Rights of Passage

00:03:09 - Philly vs. Chicago Sports Talk

00:03:55 - The Tasting: "Cheers Chicago"

00:04:41 - The Vile Aftermath

00:06:22 - The "Double Down"

00:08:11 - The Perfume & Battery Comparison

00:10:45 - Zero Redeeming Qualities

00:13:55 - Future Challenges & Closing Discussion

Welcome to a refined yet reckless session of the Altered Judgement podcast. In this episode, we lean into our new identity as Distinguished Degenerates—bringing you high-class commentary on the lowest-brow topics.From the historical accuracy of medieval cannabis to the structural integrity of toilet paper, Joe, Pat, and Alex dive deep into the things that truly matter. We also take a wild call from a bachelorette party and discuss the local legend, Nibs the Squirrel....and many other things that would make our mothers worry.

Distinguished Degenerates Chapters:

Episode Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro & Medical Warning

00:01:06 The "Distinguished" Theme & Swear Jar

00:02:17 Getting Started (Cannabis & Drinks)

00:04:14 Role Models Bit & Pre-Meme Entertainment

00:07:08 Bourbon & Van Lieu's Ember Beer Pairing

00:09:41 Conspiracy Cast Teaser & Triple H Promos

00:11:47 Nibs Next Door & Squirrel Content

00:15:29 The Puppet Challenge

00:18:21 Bachelorette Party Call-In (Live Karaoke)

00:25:05 The Public Restroom Toilet Paper Test

00:27:54 Bidets vs. Roman Poop Sponges

00:30:30 Cell Phone Outage & Reliability

00:33:48 Streaming Services vs. Cable's Comeback

00:37:44 Decline of Customer Service & Tipping Culture

00:41:31 Donut Wars: Yum Yum vs. Dunkin

00:42:51 Wawa vs. Sheetz Turf War

00:44:47 Gas Station Fried Chicken & Rising Costs

00:46:18 What Defines a "90s Kid"?

00:50:03 Closing & The $100 Charity Donation

00:52:31 Kill Lincoln & The Modern Ska Scene

00:55:24 Final Sign-off & Fourth Mic Update