Java Muses Podcast

Show 84 starts with Stig describing his girl-drink-drunk coffee and Bill corrects a mislocated brewery.  At 4:57, Bill brings us news from Russia and the Piney Woods. Stig briefly discusses the Harris County's District Attorney's race which turned nasty this week. Stig then mentions all the things that were going on the past weekend and Bill gives us a review of things to do while at a wedding in and around Brenham, Texas. At 19:07, Stig talks about working AHL hockey in San Antonio and reflects on the loss of the beloved Houston Aeros. Bill mentions the CUSA game that had 5 overtimes. Stig wraps up the segment incorrectly identifying the hotel where Robert Johnson recorded in the 1930's.  At 27:24, Stig acknowledges that both he and Bill were too quick to jump on the Texans losing bandwagon last week. Bill gives news on our #1 fan. Stig explains how you can be like Bill, hip and cool. The show wraps up with Stig and Bill sharing what is new for the week to them.  For complete notes and links - javamuses.java

Show 83 starts with Stig's obscure reference to Ice-T last week and talk of the current moon. Bill and Stig also mention the Nerg and cupcakes get shared after all. The intro ends with beer mentions, Rocketfuel and Uncommon Cowboy. At 5:41, Stig starts with a bit of analysis on the NBC Sunday Night Football open. Bill discusses his sod web worms. He then talks about his disappointment with the House of Blues.  At 14:22, Stig talks about his recent job at the Rise Up as One concert on the border. Bill informs about the Wicked East End Music Festival along with the upcoming Lite Rock Express Show. Stig give a nod to the Houston Mural Festival going on this week.  At 21:55, Stig tells about the Good Vibes Only HTX Block Party. Stig and Bill also talk about the upcoming Houston Cinema Arts Festival. Stig also share a way around the Home button push needed with the new Apple iPhone software.  At 28:48, Bill and Stig wrap up the show sharing what's new for themselves and just a bit of discussion on how to watch the

Show 82 starts with Stig and Bill disclosing their beer choices for the week and what's coming up on the show for this week. At 3:42, Stig and Bill start the discussion on the weeks' political news mostly concerning the second Presidential debate. Along the way, body mechanics are discussed along with millionaire's tax returns. Bill makes comparisons between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.  At 16:50, Stig turns the show to happier news with the Depressed Cake sale which was held last week. There was also some amusement with the Deep Eddy Vodka ambassador being a look-a-like. Stig and Bill then discuss the weeks sports news in an abbreviated segment. At 25:42, Bill and Stig trade notes on all the upcoming events on their calendars. Bill is ready for Echo and the Bunnymen. Elvis Costello plays Revention. Java Muses favorite, Thrill, play the Hellcat Cafe. Also this weekend, the Taste of the Caribbean and the Korean Festival along with the Brazilian Festival on Sunday.  At 30:11, Stig adds to the calendar the Moonlig

Show 81 starts with the usual corrections a brief discussion of beers and what wasn't available along with what's coming up on the show. At 5:18, Bill and Stig start a general discussion on the first presidential debate and the oddities surrounding it. Bill then educates on the upcoming HISD bond issue on the upcoming ballot. The segment finishes with disturbing clown news. At 16:53, Stig starts a wrap up on the Astros lackluster season buts finds a bright spot in the Brandon Laird story.  At 25:40, Stig finishes the show alone due to a technical gaff but shares what is new for the week for both himself and Bill. For complete show notes including links and musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 80 starts with Bill discussing pumpkin beer and Stig noting the death of Buckwheat Zydeco.  At 4:32, Stig and Bill discuss the upcoming Day for Night festival coming up in December including performer and artist information. Bill also adds his insights from attending last year's inaugural edition. At 13:44, Bill and Stig talk about Texas Governor Abbott's desire to keep refugees from coming to Texas. Stig also discusses the upcoming Presidential debate and Mark Cuban. The pair has a surprise fan interrupt.  At 24:55, Stig and Bill discuss the local sports news including some predictions from the fivethirtyeight website. Stig then begins a discussion on a few new television shows.  At 35:16, Stig introduces a new segment and the pair talk about what is new this week for them. For complete show notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 79 starts with Emmy's and Award Shows talk and Bill has a couple of favorites for the Houston Press Reader's Choice. The pair then discuss the day's beer dilemma and what they are drinking this week. At 6:45, Stig starts a discussion on the Texans win. Bill and Stig then talk about the Houston Cougars and Texas Longhorns. Rice gets in the mix with controversy at their stadium over the Marching Owl Band's (MOB) halftime performance. Bill follows up on last week's UTEP discussion. At 18:11, Bill talks about two deaths, one recent, one not. Stig mentions his visit to Miller Outdoor Theatre last weekend. Bill shares his recent Uber experience.  At 27:59, Stig and Bill wrap up the show with actor migration news and what's new to them for the week.  For complete show notes including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 78 starts with a lot of excuses for Stig and what Bill is drinking. An obscure reference to monkeys is dropped and will not be explained this week.  At 4:20, Bill starts a discussion on college football with news of the Texas Allumni watch party at a new bar on Washington - Atlas Pub. There is also a little discussion about the UTEP coach. Stig talks about Alabama and Mississippi.  At 14:22, Stig apologies for editing and Bill fields calls from the big energy companies. Bill explains the term "dreamers" and more oddities from the state government. Stig and Bill then discuss the Texans and Astros. Bill than contemplates Lamar High. At 25:44, Stig reveals he will not pay to learn anymore. Bill than talks about the recent Thrill performance. Stig then talk just a bit of national politics.  At 33:22, Stig discovers Kaleo the band, Bill has a new word to end the show.  For complete notes including music citations and links - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 77 starts off with Stig angry and the beer selections for the week.  At 4:45, Stig starts the second segment off with what is bothering him. Bill and Stig then discuss the very humorous protests on the Austin UT campus over carrying guns. Bill reports on the finals of the Houston Roller Derby. Stig reviews the Lyle Lovett concert at the Hobby Center. At 15:00, the discussion turns brighter with talk of rainbows and Pride Parades. Bill reports on B Cycle progress in Houston.  At 22:00, there's a brief talk about the Astros progress. A short discussion then follows on Colin Kaepernick's protest. Bill wraps the segment up on the upcoming Oddfellow's Sausage Fest. At 31:22, Stig and Bill wrap up the program with what is new for the week, each dealing with alcohol! For complete show notes including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 76 starts at a USWST viewing party with Bill and Stig discussing what's coming up on the show and what they are drinking. At 3:30, Bill and Stig discuss the coverage of the Olympics and complain about NBC's presentation. They also talk about the opening ceremony as well. At 14:40, Stig and Bill discuss the tensions between American and Russian women swimmers. Bill then gives a bit of a review on this years' White Linen Night. Bill also discusses his most recent scavenger hunt as well as the Heights Theatre renovation.  At 30:45, Stig tells about some Astros' losses. Bill brings the news on a new bar in the Heights. Bill is upset with the Emmy's but happy about the dog park. Stig talks about airplane loading and Bill wraps the show with new television program news. For complete links and notes including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 75 starts with Bill and Stig discussing their drinks of the week and what's coming up on the show.  At 4:31, Stig starts the segment with some observations about Vancouver, British Columbia. Bill adds to the discussion with reflection on his time in Calgary, Alberta.  At 18:08, Bill educates us a bit about the Zika virus and where it lives. Stig mentions some infographics he's run across along with the news that Rockerfellow's club is reopening as a music venue.  At 25:36, Bill and Stig bring you this week's sports news including Astros losing and Texan news regarding contract holdouts. Bill calls out some A&M coaches. Stig wraps up the segment with some disturbing FundMyTravel.com news.  At 37:36, Stig wraps up the show with what's new to him, Bill shares some news regarding a worldwide scavanger hunt.  For complete notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 74 starts with Bill and Stig giving a brief discussion what’s coming up on the week’s show including RNC and DNC conventions, judicial decisions, and sports.  At 3:59, Stig begins the discussion on the political conventions with trouble finding the speeches on audio. Stig continues talking about music usage in the RNC Convention including a statement by Brian May of Queen. Bill adds his perspective and some things he viewed throughout the week.  At 16:07, Bill talks about two judicial rulings, one about voter ID law and one concerning birth certificates. Stig tell about Governor Greg Abbott demanding the University of Houston’s participation in the Big 12.  At 25:10, Stig starts the sports segment with the streaking Astros. Stig also notes the passing of former Dallas Cowboy star, Robert Newhouse. Stig then discusses the heat at the most recent Dynamo game.  At 33:30, Bill and Stig wrap up the show with what’s new for the week, including at stats website and more television series. For complete show note

Show 73 starts with Bill explaining Stig's beer style to him. There is a short preview on what is coming up in the show. At 3:28, Bill and Stig give a review of Comic Strip and some of the antics that took place. Stig and Bill then talk a bit about two separate roller derby bouts. Stig shares a few traveling tips from Miami. Bill shares some Town in City Brewing news for White Linen Night.  At 16:54, Bill and Stig discuss the surging Astros. Stig shares a little Tour de France news. Bill does a short update on Elementary and a Star Trek reboot. Stig complains that vacation planning is too difficult. At 26:50, Stig and Bill wrap up the show with some things that are new to them found this week.  For complete show notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 72 starts at Warehouse Live with Stig and Bill discussing what they aren't drinking and what's coming up on this episode.  At 3:46, Stig talks about Bill torturing him with various GoFundMe pages. Stig then talks about the promotional insert for the Comic Strip show. Bill and Stig then talk about Mr. Robot 2.0 and the 4th of July holiday. Stig then mentions Freedom over Texas and the Suffers performance.  At 13:58, Bill and Stig turn their attention to the great play of the Astros along with a bit of All-Star game talk. Stig then talks about the second Texan to ever ride the Tour de France.  At 23:17, Bill and Stig talk a little about Sam Demaris and the Whiskey Brothers. Bill then complains about Dan Patrick's logic with comments after the recent Dallas shooting. Bill and Stig then talk changes in regulations with abortions.  At 29:11, audience members share some comments about Comic Strip. Sam Demaris gives good sound. At 31:02, Stig and Bill wrap up the show with what new to them this week. For comple

Show 71 starts with Stig defending the honor of a former barista. Bill heads out to 11 Below Brewery. Stig then gives a preview of what's coming up on the show. At 4:11, Bill discusses his recent outing to Houston Comicpalooza. He also mentions a panel discussion he attended along with a sighting of the incredible Rob Mungle. Finally he tells about getting stuck in the George R. Brown Convention Center. At 17:32, Stig starts the sports segment out with some Copa America talk along with some discussion of Mr. Messi. Bill and Stig then discuss the Mexican National team and end the segment with some Houston Roller Derby news. At 25:00, Stig starts with some good news about coffee. Bill covers some Houston Press reporting on bars including Cottonwood. Stig then has a bit of personal movie news. Bill and Stig end the show with what's new to them. For complete show notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 70 begins with a story from the road about working too much. Bill and Stig also discuss the heat and drink selections. Also jealous among the local breweries?  At 7:56, Stig begins a discussion on the Orlando tragedy. Included in the discussion were a few positive aspects including a GoFundMe campaign and how Houston would deal with a similar event. The segment ends with Lin-Manuel Miranda's speech from the Tony awards.  At 17:36, Stig starts the Copa America talk including news from Foxboro, MA and the US team. Also, Brazil goes down amid a controversial play. The segment ends with a listing of the comics that will be appearing at Comic Strip.  At 27:48, Bill and Stig change their drinks and give a bit of NASA news. Bill talks about a recent scavenger hunt he took part in. Stig talks about beer in MA. Bill and Stig discuss about FPSF and why it may not be as appealing as it use to be.  At 38:48, Stig starts the segment with a bit of running talk. The segment continues with Stig talking about the new Pau

Show 69 starts with a brief discussion of two new bars in town, one in Stig's neighborhood, one in Bill's. At 5:10, Bill talks a little about his continuing illness and Stig discusses his insurance settlement. Stig then points out the error in punctuation in the Texas GOP plank along with more flooding. The pair wrap the segment up with news on the Free Press Summer Fest. At 23:00, Bill educates on heavy trash pickup in Houston. Stig gets to talk Taylor Swift news again briefly. The upcoming burlesque and comedy show, Comic Strip, is discussed. The segment wraps up with baseball and softball news of the week.  At 34:21, Bill and Stig wrap the show up with what's new to them. Bill has a movie from Hulu, Stig goes with a concept.  For complete show notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 68 starts with beer conversation and what's coming up on the show, including bathroom legislation and odd happenings in Dallas. At 3:44, Bill talks about purchasing rain barrels and we compliment Mitch Cohen on the launching of The Market at Sawyer Yards. Bill and Stig then breakdown various happenings at the Texas GOP convention in Dallas. We then answer the question, "Will Texas turn blue?". At 14:56, Stig and Bill discuss bathroom judgments and higher education. Bill talks about changing chromosome combinations. Bill wraps the segment with Paxton's comments on Target's bathroom policies.  At 28:06, Stig starts with the recent decisions to get rid of Uber and Lyft in Austin. Bill and Stig consider local government making regulations. Stig then gets upset with high definition laundry soap. Bill shares something new to watch, Stig suggests a new music video worth watching.  For complete show notes and links including music citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 67 starts with Stig and Bill talking about this week's beer selections and previewing what's coming up on the show.  At 4:15, Stig and Bill talk about their Mother's Day activities and then just a bit about the Beyonce concert. Bill then reviews the current presidential campaign news. Stig then relates the story about the fiasco over an old $2 bill in Fort Bend county. At 16:15, Bill and Stig talk a little about crawfish season and the Kentucky Derby. Stig then tell about an A&M pitcher's no-hitter over the weekend.  At 23:17, Stig gives just a bit of sporting news from the local teams and then Bill and Stig discuss zoning in Houston. The show wraps up with what's new to Bill and Stig. For complete notes and links including music citations - javamuses. javatime.us

Show 66 starts with Bill and Stig discussing what is an alt beer along with Bill's cleanup after the storm. Stig also talks about what is coming up on the episode. At 5:19, Stig talks about Facebook birthday protocol, then Bill takes up more political goofiness in Oklahoma. Bill and Stig discuss the Uber issue in Austin and fallout from the HERO proposition not passing. Stig ends the segment with a delicate subject for Oklahoma women. At 16:20, Stig begs for feedback on the website and notes an upcoming spike in Japanese listeners. Bill and Stig then go through a list of several things to do this month in Houston from museums to bike rides to a few concerts.  At 31:12, Stig mentions a new sour beer that he tried this past week, Bill shares something all of us know too well.  For complete show notes and links including music citations - javamuses.javatime.us

Show 65 starts with Bill and Stig discussing what will be coming up on the show and their use of antihistamines. As usual, they also mention their current beers for the recording session. At 5:16, Stig and Bill begin a discussion on the Houston Tax Day Rain Event. Included in the commentary is analysis on the media coverage and other specifics on totals and more.  At 14:29, Stig goes through the five stages of grieving on Twitter after a celebrity dies.  At 22:16, Bill and Stig go over a few things that happened in the Houston Sports world. Stig slams a Texas Ranger broadcast. Bill brings us up to date on Houston Roller Derby. Stig finally has one sticker for all. The show concludes with Bill sharing a new iPad application and Stig discovers something old on YouTube.  For complete notes and links including musical citations - javamuses.javatime.us