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Still Heartbeat of North Brookfield

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

A comedic review of current events both worldwide and local, brought to you by your hosts Tim, Julie, and Ben and their producer SHON B.  We discuss a world of podunk happenings with US and global events, as if they are all just outside our door.

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Episodes

0055 A Lot Has Changed

August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.3 MB

In this episode, a lot has changed.  We're back (hopefully) after a year-long hiatus, we catch everyone up on everything, we get cozy with a Cashmere Hoodie, and take way less notes than we did before leaving the description really, really light.  Oh well.  

0054 Where Are You?

November 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 23 MB

In this episode we're back.  We invent a softer, nicer way to say the 'c' word.  Self check-out no longer just means looking at yourself in the mirror. We drink a Christmas tree, thanks to Banded Brewing's Greenwarden.  We discuss winter campfires, and more.

0053 What's Next?

June 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MB

In this episode we dodge COVID, racial strife, and murder hornets, we server a hot slice of Master Pizza, Arcpoint Tailwinds are at our backs, mouthbreathers' days are numbered, hair diapers, and we premier new original outtro music by Shon B.

0052 No Fever, Cough, or Other Symptoms

May 21, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode we protect yo neck, we discuss more murder shows, we discover hair diapers, Six Point comes back with a delicious Spritzer Bomb, there are lots of words for a crap beer review, Flavor Flavor Flave, midnight gospel...........oh yeah, and there's still a f@cking pandemic going on.

0051 Shart Board

March 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MB

In this episode we're in a state of emergency as the COVID-19, we drink Corona even though Mexicans don't like it, it's rated 2.32 - 1.98 out of 5, Stone Cow still rocks, and chart boards (soft ch....as in charcuterie) are awesome.

0050 Half Century

March 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MB

In this episode it's been like 30 weeks since our last podcast, Tim can't figure out the buttons, true crime bullshit - Israel Keyes, we drink citrus & hops hard seltzer, we want beer can and airplane glue chicken, we may still be hungry, we learn how the ancients wiped their arses, and Tim talks himself out of buying a bidet.

0049 The Holiday Taint - thanks Doug Benson

March 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

In this episode (that was supposed to be posted a minute ago) we thank Doug Benson for the title, we give a travel advisory for Slim Jims in bloody marys (vegan trigger alert) Wally Juice, we pith ourselves over a beer review, we discuss our goth power days, Beck is the godmother of our "cool", and we go long-winded on cool music (54:06 - 58:18......if you want to skip because you're just not cool.). sorry for the break.  we love you all.

0048 Contiguous

December 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 25.5 MB

In this episode Moscow Mule Beer is on tap at the Stone Cow, we urge you to clean off your car, santa messed up, Ben bought a beer he hates, Lawson's Sip of Sunshine, and a spoonful of Benedryl will keep your little ones asleep.

0047 Touching Tips

December 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 25.7 MB

In this episode Ben gets Carne Asada, we get 100 feet of snow, we review a wedding photo, we get political-ish (sorry Tulsi Gabbard), a Mighty Squirrel causes Cosmic Distortion, Greatful Beer Guy stops by, we discuss Bob Dylan, J. Lindros still can't punctuate, Mike rides on jumper cables, and we get touching. 

0046 Where Are the Animals?

November 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

In this episode ASMR can go eff itself, we wanted to introduce a new segment but the music wasn't ready, it takes 20 minutes to get to the point on Sonic Youth, Santa screws us out of riding the animals, Sears sucks, Grateful Beer Guy stops by-ish to review Shatter, we stumble across some voice effects (that hopefully come through the recording), and if you don't use it...you lose it.

0045 Edward 80 Butt

November 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.9 MB

In this episode Les Pukey becomes a carnival ride reviewer, Ben pees wicked friggin' long - hey, el gose limes & sea salt, (i don't like), we do a public service announcement, we go eyeballing, we discuss butt chugging, and we create a new drinking challenge.

0044 Killer Panda

November 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 26.4 MB

In this episode we go racial early....again...., #44 Lewis Hamilton wins his 6th Formula 1 World Championship, we share an exclusive announcement regarding the new baseball team in Worcester, Ben has very strict shrimp rules, and grits rules, we invent Jesus shrimp, Monkeys fly out of the fridge with Panda Cupcakes, Tim Horton does a beer review, eh, and Dunkins used to be a contender.

0043 Beware the Intro...

November 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

In this episode we deal with racism early, we have a record setting 12:45 minute intro, Coors Light has a lower rank than Natty Daddy, Ben uses the word effusive, we probably try a beer, and Julie floats an air biscuit.

0042 I Forgot What We Were Calling This Episode

November 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MB

In this episode we do Silent September, NB has Am-ish people...and they like hay bale plays, we give free advertising to the Thai House in E.B., Julie licks a Salty Crystal, we get a beer review by Homer, and maybe some other stuff.

0041 Who's Your Daddy?

October 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

In this episode Julie tries out her "after dark" voice, Tiny Tim is still dead, Arizona Iced Tea is NOT dead, Master Pizza has a kid, Natty Daddy stops by to say "I never loved you,"  best beer review ever, we crap on the T lines, Triple E is not the same as Tripoly, and we decide that Natty Daddy tastes like Strom Thurmond.

0040 High End Unicorn

October 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 26.6 MB

This episode would be relevant if Shon B had gotten off his ass and mastered it and posted it......however....just pretend it's fair season.  In this episode Shon B gets gray hairs, carnivals are not full of honest people, we grift our way through the fair, Van Halen Mirrors, Ben has a thing, Julie absolutely kills, and Cloud Candy rains deliciousness in the IPA category.

0039 Hot Plate Saloon

August 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

In this episode GA listens!  People suggest Google Play as well as iTunes, Pine Acres is a great place to see a skunk, the 6 Can fridge throws a curve ball, and Dave leaves Debbie Wongs.

0038 Been a Minute

July 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 25.6 MB

In this episode we shout out to Bill...  R.I.P. to a great dad, friend, golfer, disc golfer...and all around guy.  You will be missed by so many people.  The show also wishes to extend their deepest sympathies to Ben, Emily, and Sue (MacMommie).  Also in this episode InBev peeks back in,  we visit the Next Coast on Gis Island, Ben likes low IBU, beer review is a friggin brut, we ponder what qualifies as a mansion, and these are a few of  Bill's favorite things.....and Ben Cliff Clavins the s...

0037 Tired?

July 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.4 MB

In this episode we decide that flushing with Yoohoo is potentially confusing, Sir Walter says, "when life gives you lemons......make a hazy IPA", Ben tries not to be a b*tch beer-wise, we scientifically describe bitter, and we give the outro another First Pass.

0036 With Special Guest

June 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 23.9 MB

In this episode MacMommy!!!!!!!! shows up for a guest spot..  Does it really matter what else happened?     Ok.... Julie gets to the green in 4 strokes, Ben plays golf and becomes the golf whisperer, upside down lefty is good, Dunkin Summah - America Podcasts on Dunkin'     hey.   Right Harpoon?  We look to invest in microphone ponchos, and swear and fart an all that.

0035 We Ate the Brats

June 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.4 MB

In this episode we eat bratwurst, drink, are drunk, drink more, we Don't Worry with Wormtown, an old friend sends a nice beer review, we increase grapefruit, and release a new outro tune.

0034 Czech's Mix

May 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

In this episode we learn that Van Wilder wasn't realistic, the famous chicken broccoli alfredo got a luke warm review, spider bites don't actually give you super powers, scratchy shows up in a segment, Buskers gives us good head in a fluffy white cap, courtesy of Berkshire Brewing, Ben gives a history lesson, and the "K" is silent in the previous beer.

0033 Larry Bird and Jesus

May 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 23.4 MB

In this episode we discuss resi-doo, Ben puts Chef Boyardee inside him, we're gifted some K-Tart, our reviewers let us down, Tim Conway died and you should all check out Carol Burnett Show clips on youtube to celebrate his life and legacy....namely the elephant story and the dentist...among so many others.

0032 Ibex Intolerant

May 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.4 MB

In this episode Julie and Ben discuss having to tussle with three Meffa broads to get to their seats for the Todd Sambora show, we learn if you take a poop you miss the Ibex, we discuss the early days of pet v. food, we drink some pink beer that i can't remember the name of, and the ding's off at the charity casino.

0031 Carayzee!!!

May 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.1 MB

In this episode the local protester pulls a Brittany Spears, we ask if you'd buy a $275 boner, CBC gives us a Flower Child, we discuss the finer parts of wiping, and we discuss club pills....or is it the music?  Also, we debut a new song.

0030 Turdie

April 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 25.1 MB

In this episode even dogs don't give unconditional love, we discuss some protestors, we introduce Exhibit A:  The Belle, we invent some recipes, we reveal the ever so handy MichaelWave, and we debut a new song.

0029 Corky and the Punch Card

April 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MB

In this episode we discuss casual sh!tty pants Friday, punch cards, we invent a shot called liquid plumber, we have a Hobo's Boom Sauce, we make some podcast recommendations, and the whole show is brought to you by Grub Hub lite....making sure you don't eat too many chips and salsa since 2019.

0028 A Little Dabble Do Ya

April 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MB

In this episode we have 7 seconds of silence, one of us gets older, we were visited by the Ghost of Lefties Soul Connection (again), a little dabble do ya, an orange gets hard, and more.

0027 Hot Tub Al Fresco

March 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

In this episode we blow some jokes, we discover parents can be tree thieves, we punch the stinger with Scorpion Bowl IPA, Ben gets fancy donuts and doesn't share, we pit sphincter vs. urethra, Julie and Ben talk about an outdoor hottub that discriminates against single people, and we use foul langauge. 

0026 Spring Forward

March 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.4 MB

In this episode we kindly remind you to set you clocks ahead one hour (a week ago), we sniff-test our microphones, the animals still need riding, a warm winter day brings Lazy Lightning, we contemplate International Bitterness Units as a measure for dating sites, we discuss oat milk again, and Julie has two handfuls of moose.

0025 Officially Antique

March 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MB

In this episode we shout out to oat milk, share Tree House Double Shot from the big fridge, talk about random stuff, and for some reason...I have a note that says "don't blow clouds".  

0024 Shame on My Tittie

February 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

In this episode we discuss the difference between a shiv and a shank, we plan a trip to the biggots ocean, DC Cab sucks, and on a Brown Note.....shame on my tittie.

0023 Episode 23 & Me

February 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 23.6 MB

In this episode we invent a new procedure for minimally invasive brain surgery through a removed eyebrow hair, our beer critic needs a hug, we discuss a bunch of stuff, Tim tries to stay awake, a Mass Whole shows up, and Shon B takes his sweet @$$ time to upload the episode.

0022 Groundhog Day!!!

February 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.5 MB

In this episode we discover numerology-ish, #1 is the most masculine of the bodily functions, there's a groundhog conspiracy, In this episode we discover numerology-ish, #1 is the most masculine of the bodily functions, there's a groundhog conspiracy, we slow down and enjoy the journey down Two Roads with Miles 2 Go, and we celebrate Groundhog day!

0021 Of Age

January 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

In this episode Julie pounds her Bud, we notice Grandma's rack, Bud Heavy gets a 2.75, our guest Emily brings Great Rhythm, we develop a widow dating site, the show can finally drink, and Still Harts is Still #1.

0020 Bread and Milk

January 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 22.5 MB

In this episode we prepare for snow by drinking snow, we c/counter-c the weather stations against each other, we meet Joe Bufalozanis, and just enjoy the pre-storm atmosphere.

0019 A Beer Drinks Sloppy

January 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MB

In this episode Ben rolled the dice on McFood Poisoning, Julie had a bad, bad wing, there was cock rage, a beer drinks sloppy, we c-counter-c, technology is a prick, and we're pretty buzzed.

0018 Creamium Meedy (Happy New Year)

January 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.5 MB

In this episode we make New Years Resolutions, we touch some haze, technology blows, we develop a new segment, Ben "mitches" 55 times, and suddenly it's 2019.

0017 The Christmas Episode

December 25, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode we celebrate the Christmas season, exchange gifts, drink beer, and enjoy our time together. 

0016 Ben Gets a Haircut

December 15, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MB

In this episode Ben gets a haircut, technology stands no chance, we go InHopnito, Julie reviews a beer review, we finally thank Emily for the logo, we talk about Concorde, we plan for the holidays, and we debate the "rapiness" of Baby It's Cold Outside.

0015 Shon B's Birth Date

December 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 23.7 MB

Among other stuff, we determine Shon B's birth date and age....sort of.  We drink Phazes.  We discuss Blazing Saddles, farting in the shower (again), and revisit beer advocate.

0014 What a Difference $15 Makes

November 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.9 MB

All i can really say about this episode is, what a difference $15 makes.  In this episode, we finally fix a tech issue that's plagued us since the beginning of time, we talk about a bunch of stuff, McMommy finally gets her prize song for being the second emailer to the show, and we beat the living snot out of the mall.

0013 Becky Likes the Smell

November 17, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 24.2 MB

In this episode MacMommy sponsers the 6 Can Fridge, Becky likes the smell, Timmy tries not to die of old age type stuff, Ben moves a ladder, head slides off pretty quick, Julie has a unique way of fighting off F.B.E., and we borrow a cool tune.

0012 What's that Scratching? The double-ish episode

November 09, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MB

In this episode, we cram two episodes, two different fridge finds, two different-ish conversations about poo, some chinese food, a coma, a technical difficulty, and some technical wizardry.  

0011 Mass Soul

October 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MB

In this episode we fend off winter with flip flops, the number 11 is everywhere, a rabbit shows there is room for 2, a Mass Soul shows up, we caramilize onions, we listen to horriible kid show tunes, we have weird technical glitches in sound, and much more.

0010 Ten 10 X

October 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 25.7 MB

In this episode we get a (hopefully) temporary roommate, we check our empty inbox, a bear $h!ts near town, pumpkins melt, Ben gets a tribute tat, we explore live or Marzen....Oktober style, we pay tribute to the thin blue line, and we end with the best bass lick ever.

0009 Farticles

September 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MB

In this episode we discover farticles, we announce our Instagram handle? (am i saying that right?), the show grinds to a halt (but with the magic of editing, you'll never know), we drink Two Hearted Ale, we revisit the Puppy Pad Party idea, and we search desperately for outtro music......to no avail.

0008 Shon B 4 Eva

September 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 21.9 MB

In this episode, we sorta reveal that we didn't actually sell the podcast spot to a religious channel.  We talk about Trapper Keepers, Julie gets a stye, we hear a story about a buffet warrior, we try to hold our pee again, and we are visited by a voodoo witch doctor raspberry lager (which technically bends the six can fridge rules).   

0007 - The Flexible Toothbrush Holder

September 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 25 MB

In this episode, we fight our way back from a broken computer.  We drink a soury, salty black lime beer.   We look at a picture.  We announce a contest, a winner, disqualify the winner, apologize, re-qualify the winner, and reinstate the contest....i think.  We figure out how many assholes it takes to get to Lime Rock Park.  We talk cars.  We take a pee.  And then....

Ghost

August 18, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode we shorten the intro music, Tim reminisces about his trip to London with his mom, we shit on the previous podcast episode, we're challenged with remembering our own email address, we talk about cars, we talk about more cars, we talk about more cars, Julie drifts off while we continue to talk about cars, we are visited by a ghost, and Tim performs the outtro music live.