Conversation On Tap

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose and Joel discussed Critical Race Theory, a recent controversial subject, with guest Sam Rocha. But, first, Jose and Joel kicked back some beer crafted by Joel himself. This was a delicious an imperial ale with over 9% alcohol content. It was yummy! For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the meaning and origin of the word "Catholic", while Joel talked about the psychological theory of imagining what you want-- and the consequences of not getting it. In the main segment, Jose and Joel chatted with Sam Rocha about Critical Race Theory. We began the conversation by talking about Sam's new Podcast entitled Folk Phenomenology. The conversation then moved into the Black experience in the United States and the emergence of Critical Race Theory following the assassination of Martin Luther King, JR. Sam then beautifully unpacked the history of education for Black and minority Americans in public schools. We ended the discussion about how much of what pass

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose is joined by his wife Christina to discuss their shared love of Disneyland. But, first, Jose and his wife Christina talked about what they were drinking. Christina was drinking a delicious mango White Claw, while Jose drank some Sierra Nevada Dankful.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about Walt Disney's support of St. Joseph's hospital, while Christina talked about Walt Disney's faith. In the main segment, Jose and Christina talked about Disneyland. They shared their top three favorite non-ride things to do, their top three places to eat, and their top three rides. Be sure to hit them up on social media if you agree with their rankings-- or if you disagree! In the final segment, Jose and Christina talked about the Podcast called Smartless, by Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman. Jose even introduced an ad for Sam Rocha's new Podcast entitled Folk Phenomenology.  That's all for this week, but keep up with the Podcast by following us on 

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose is joined by the funny and faith-filled Jeannie Gaffigan to discuss her suffering from a brain tumor-- and how faith, family, and humor helped with her recovery. This is part two of our two-part conversation. But, first, Jose and his wife Christina talked about what they were drinking. Christina was drinking a delicious Bubly, while Jose drank some Sierra Nevada Dankful, which is very hoppy.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about pain and suffering in the Book of Job, while Christina talked about her fears of spiders!   In the main segment, Jose and Jeannie Gaffigan talked about her brain tumor and recovery. This was the stuff of Jim's stand-up, but it wasn't so funny at the moment. Jeannie's recovery was made possible by the love of her family, the development of her faith, and moments of humor. This led her to get more involved in philanthropic actions, such as the Imagine Society and Dinner with the Gaffigans. We also talked about her husban

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose is joined by the funny and faith-filled Jeannie Gaffigan to discuss her life, her faith, her career, and more.  But, first, Jose and his wife Christina talked about what they were drinking. Christina was drinking Sierra Nevada's Wanderland, a delicious nectarine ale, while Jose drank some Sierra Nevada Torpedo, which is very hoppy.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about how readers of the Bible sometimes overlook Jesus' humor in his parables, while Christina talked about the history of roller derby.   In the main segment, Jose and Jeannie Gaffigan talked about her life. This was a long discussion, so this will only be part one of two. We discuss her childhood in Milwaukee, how she came to enjoy working in the theater, teaching Shakespeare to teens, and her hilarious altercation with Jim Gaffigan that led to them eventually getting married and having five kids. We also talked about her book When Life Gives You Pears and their TV Land Show The Ji

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose has a conversation about racism against Asian Americans with Matt Kappadakunnel.  But, first, Jose and his wife Christina talked about what they were drinking. Christina was drinking the delicious Fig Mountain Lizard's Mouth, while Jose kicked back a White Claw.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the sin of racism, and Christina talked about the sugar alternative Maltitol.   In the main segment, Jose and his guest Matt Kappadakunnel discussed racism against Asian Americans, especially in light of a surge of attacks in recent months. The conversation began with going over some key moments of Matt's life before moving into how the murder of George Floyd and the book How to be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, inspired him to be more outspoken against the sin of racism. They also talked about some of the stereotypes and societal pressures that Asian Americans face, especially the model minority pressure. Finally, the two of them talked about t

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose and Joel answered.  But, first, Jose talked about drinking the delicious Fig Mountain Lizard's Mouth, while Joel talked about an Imperial Stout by Dustbowl. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the world's second oldest woman who survived COVID, and Joel talked about a TED Talk by Tali Sharot on positivity. In the main segment, Jose and Joel went though 10 questions from The Book of Questions, by Gregory Stock. These were some deep questions that forced us to confront our mistakes, our dreams, and memories. It was an interesting discussion, especially when the two talked about the super powers they would love to possess. They even had a hilarious discussion about a time they killed and ate an animal-- sorry, PETA. The two learned a little more from one another, and, hopefully, the listeners learned a little more about the two co-hosts. In the final segment, Jose and Joel talked about what they have been watching: Jose talked about The Chicago

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose and Joel interviewed David Lafferty to discuss the state of QAnon since the 2020 election.  But, first, Jose talked about his guilty pleasure: White Claw. Joel talked about a delicious peanut butter beer that he made at home. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about Gwen Stefani receiving an annulment, while Joel talked about an MIT study that showed fake news traveled faster than factual news. In the main segment, Jose, Joel, and David Lafferty talked about QAnon. They started their conversation by looking at the quasi-religious and cult-like qualities of QAnon. They also discussed how utterly bizarre it was to see how this online conspiracy, found in the dark corners of the web, became such a beast that they were able to storm the Capitol. Many of QAnon's followers, they noted, had left the conspiracy theory altogether, while others looked to explain away inconsistencies by synthesizing QAnon with other conspiracy theories. Before they wrapped u

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose interviewed Theresa Zoe Williams, the host of the new Podcast Up Too Late. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his lovely wife Christina!  But, first, Jose and Christina enjoyed some delicious White Claw, which has 5% alcohol by volume.   For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the Catholic origins of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, while Christina talked about Killer Cells and her infertility journey. In the main segment, Jose was joined by Theresa Zoe Williams to discuss her new Podcast. They start by talking about how they both met their spouses at the same Santa Maria Starbucks, just off the 101. They then talked about their mutual love for Punk Rock. Jose and Theresa also dished on her new Podcast, which was inspired by late-night talk shows. They also get into the topic of funny women and the hilarious Coffin Tweet that brought Theresa's Twitter fame. The two also spent some time talking about Theresa's writing, both fiction and non-fiction

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose interviewed Joe Payne, an independent journalist in Santa Maria. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his lovely wife Christina!  But, first, Jose and Christina enjoyed some delicious White Claw, which has 5% alcohol by volume.   For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about Joe Biden's Catholicism, while Christina reflected on Jesus calming the seas and wind. In the main segment, Jose was joined by Joe Payne to discuss local and national politics. They discussed how Santa Maria's reputation as a bastion of conservatism is coming into conflict with the progressive organizers on the ground, especially during the Black Lives Matter protests. We also discuss the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th, which was attended by a local man named Doug Dougherty. Of course, we had to mention Andy Caldwell, who lost his challenge against incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal. We also looked at the state of the Republican Party and the reign of Trump. But we end

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose and Joel return from their hibernation to discuss what they have been up to these last few months. Unfortunately, this episode was recorded just before Thanksgiving-- and we are now posting in mid-January. We are hoping to get back into the swing of posting every week! But, first, Jose and Joel pour themselves some delicious brew. Jose kicked back some delicious Belching Beaver, while Joel drank some mysterious German brew that we could not pronounce.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the McCarrick Report, while Joel talked about the issue of a shrinking populationhttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-53409521. In the main segment, Jose and Joel talked about their lives over the last few months. Jose has had a few disastrous events, while Joel has completed the remodel of his home and visited his sons in college. They also shared some of their experiences with Distance Learning and how teachers are not a fan of it-- but they're also not a fan of

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose interviewed Paul Fahey, a contributor to Where Peter Is. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his lovely wife Christina!  But, first, Jose and Christina celebrate the joyous return of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company's Lizard's Mouth, which has 9% alcohol by volume.   For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about predestination, while Christina talked about the Glee curse. In the main segment, Jose was joined by Paul Fahey to discuss Pope Francis, particularly his book The Name of God is Mercy. They spend the bulk of their time talking about what Pope Francis means by mercy, as well as the misconceptions his critics have about mercy in general. They refer to parables, such as the lost sheep and the prodigal son, to drive the point home. It's an engaging conversation between two people who have a lot of admiration for Pope Francis. In the final segment, Jose and Christina talked about what they have been watching: Jose talked about Down to Earth

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose interviewed David Lafferty, a contributor to Where Peter Is. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his tocayo Jose Segura, who has been on the show many times!  But, first, Jose and Jose chat about conspiracy theories, such as the moon landing, Covid-19, and the JFK assassination. Afterward, they chat about what they have on tap.  For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about freedom, while Jose talked about the movement to canonize Carlos Acutis, the first would-be patron saint of the internet. In the main segment, Jose was joined by David Lafferty to discuss QAnon. They talked about the origin of QAnon and how their first major conspiracy-- Pizzagate-- went disastrously wrong. David also spoke about the disgraced and discredited archbishop Vigano, who wrote a QAnon inspired letter to Trump. The discussion also looks forward to the future of QAnon and their waning influence with each failed prediction. It's an engaging and fun discussion! In the

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose interviewed Robin Shelby, the wonderful actress behind the iconic Slimer character from Ghostbusters 2. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by Ramon Campoamor, the host of Dad's Podcast Project.  But, first, Jose and Ramon chat about what they have on tap. Jose is once again enjoying some delicious Guinness Extra Stout, while Ramon was getting tipsy on H20-- known more commonly as water. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about ghosts, while Ramon talked about the "Right to Repair."  In the main segment, Jose was joined by Robin Shelby to discuss her experience as Slimer and reflect on her life as part of the iconic Ghostbusters franchise. We begin by talking about her life before Slimer, including her work on the movie Willow. We also talk about what it was like to be inside of the Slimer suit, as well as the team effort required to bring Slimer to life. Robin also talked about meeting Bill Murray on one of the days of filming. We talked abou

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap!  In this episode, Jose continues his discussion with Sam Rocha, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, to discuss socialism and his recent debate against Trent Horn on Catholic Answers. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his wife Christina.  But, first, Jose and Christina chat about the delicious Guinness Extra Stout that they yummily swallowed. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the hideous Abby Johnson video entitled "My Biracial Boy," and Christina talked about how she has learned so much from Emmanuel Acho's YouTube series "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man." In the main segment, Jose is joined by Sam Rocha to discuss socialism. The conversation begins with a discussion about capitalism; Sam is quite charitable with his capitalist interlocutors. We then move into a discussion about how the Affordable Care Act-- also known as ObamaCare-- isn't actually socialism at all, despite critics' claims. Thi

In this episode, Jose is joined by Sam Rocha, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, to discuss socialism and his recent debate against Trent Horn on Catholic Answers. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his wife Christina.  But, first, Jose and Christina chat about what they are drinking: Christina was drinking the delicious chai tea from Trader Joe's, while Jose had a Cabernet Sauvignon from JLohr. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the Americanism heresy, and Christina talked about the firing of several cast members on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules for racist behavior. In the main segment, Jose is joined by Sam Rocha to discuss socialism. The conversation begins with a discussion about how Sam made his way from Texas to Vancouver, as well as his love of music. As they moved into their topic, Sam took some time to rebut critics who claimed that he never defined the word "socialism," which he clearly did throughout his arguments, to the point of offering

In this episode, Jose and Joel pour themselves some delicious coffee and discuss the murder of George Floyd by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the parallels between the killings of George Floyd and Jesus, and Joel used his time to discuss Mile's Law, which has to do with how a person's position in society or in a structure influences their perspective on policies. In the main segment, Jose and Joel did their best to temper their anger while discussing the murder of George Floyd. They started by going through the timeline of George Floyd's deadly encounter with the police. Their discussion went into examples of police brutality, from Michael Brown to Eric Garner to Breonna Taylor and more. They also discussed the looting and rioting, though they stressed that the overwhelming reaction to the killing has been peaceful protests. We also talked about reforming the police departments, defunding the police, Black Lives Matter, and Trump's role in all of this. We end

In this episode, Jose is joined by Ken Miller, the editor of Las Vegas Magazine, to discuss Las Vegas' plans for reopening in the midst of the Coronavirus. For the intro and outro, Jose is joined by his wife Christina.  But, first, Jose and Christina chat about what they are drinking: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company's Hoppy Poppy. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about how a person could fulfill the CDC's handwashing guideline of 20 seconds by saying the Our Father, and Christina called out guys for using the game Words With Friends to creepily hit on women. In the main segment, Jose is joined by Ken Miller to talk about developments in Las Vegas regarding the plan to reopen during the Covid-19 epidemic. The governor of Nevada was scheduled to give an announcement before our interview but had to cancel due to the fact that he had been exposed to the virus. We also take some time to talk about the horrendous interview the Las Vegas mayor had on Anderson Cooper. We also talk about what Las Vegas will look

In this episode, Jose and Joel are joined by Roger Hall to discuss the Trump presidency and the protesters of the Coronavirus protection guidelines. But, first, Jose and Joel chat about what they are drinking: Heineken and Blue Moon Belgian White. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about the etymology of the words hocus pocus, and Joel used his time to discuss political purity tests and Michael Moore's recent documentary assailing environmentalists. In the main segment, Jose and Joel were joined by Roger Hall, a history professor at Allan Hancock College, for an informed discussion about the historical context of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Trump administration. The discussion begins with some background on Mr. Hall's credentials and then moves into his love of teaching, especially teaching history. The conversation really began when they started to discuss his letter to the editor regarding the ill-informed protests in Santa Maria and around the nation. From there, they discussed the Trump administrat

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap! In this episode, Jose and Joel are joined by Henry Houston to discuss journalism and writing for the Eugene Weekly. But, first, Jose and Joel chat about what they are drinking: Lagunitas IPA and St. Pauli Girl. For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about how virtual masses just aren't the same as attending in person, and Joel used his time to call out Andrew Sullivan for criticizing the 1619 Project, though he gave him credit for calling out the left on the Tara Reade scandal. In the main segment, Jose and Joel were joined by Henry Houston for a lively conversation. They started the conversation by going through some of Jose's favorite articles written by Henry: Country Grammar, in which Henry was able to meet with Garth and fulfill his childhood dream; Shatner: The Final Frontier, in which Henry recalls his interview with William Shatner; and Nerd Bashing Time, in which he interviews the MAGA-hat-wearing MMA fighter Colby Covington. From there, we talked about whether Sta

Welcome back to Conversation on Tap! In this episode, Jose was joined by his wife Christina to discuss how they are entertaining themselves during the Coronavirus quarantine. But, first, Jose and Christina chat about what they are drinking: Modelo Especial. It goes down easy! For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about Eastertide and why the roots of Easter in Passover, and Christina talked about the Zombie Snail. In the main segment, Jose and Christina have a wide-ranging chat about all of the movies and TV shows they are watching during the quarantine. They are watching the juicy shows on Bravo, especially Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Shahs of Sunset, and the various Real Housewives shows. They also talk about The Invisible Man, so watch out for spoilers! But they also can't help themselves when it comes to tangents about Predator, Harry and the Hendersons, and more! They also discuss Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen and Netflix's Tiger King. In the final segment, Jose talked about how he has been watching a