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Shaffer RULES Podcast
Hosted by Brian Shaffer and Corey Shaffer · EN
The Shaffer RULES Podcast is a weekly hangout with longtime friends Brian and Corey Shaffer as they dive into the worlds of music, sports, and all the random, hilarious, unpredictable topics that come with two friends who have been talking like this for years. Whether they're breaking down a classic album, discussing sports takes, or chasing whatever wild tangent pops up next, Shaffer RULES is the kind of conversation you want in your earbuds, real, unscripted, and always a good time.
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SR016 - Part 1: Ten Cent Beer Night, Stevie Ray, and the Curse of Greg Brown
2w ago00:53:45Tap to summarizeThe Shaffer RULES Podcast is back with Episode 16 - Part 1, and this one kicks off with music, drinks, baseball chaos, old-school sports stories, and just enough correction-corner energy to keep everyone honest.Brian and Corey open the episode with Brian’s original song, “I Gotta Leave It All Behind,” and Brian talks about how the song was recorded with a missing guitar string. That leads into a full-on Stevie Ray Vaughan appreciation session, including broken strings and live performances,From there, the guys jump into cruise ship drinking stories, hot houses, wine cork disasters, and the official Pour of the Week featuring Whistlepig Piggyback Rye. They also talk about the updated podcast screen setup, the Maono microphones, Dubby Energy, and the new Shaffer RULES call/text line.Then it is time for some listener feedback and corrections. The guys address comments about Greg Brown, Tim Raines, and the pronunciation/meaning behind Rammstein’s “Du Hast.” Naturally, this turns into a full investigation into whether Greg Brown may be carrying a curse from the Pirate Parrot days all the way through Buffalo Bills Super Bowl heartbreaks.The retro sports deep dive this week focuses on one of the wildest promotions in baseball history: Ten Cent Beer Night in Cleveland on June 4, 1974. Cheap beer, angry fans, a brawl, players swinging bats for protection, stolen bases, and a full-on ninth-inning riot. It is exactly the kind of sports disaster story made for the Shaffer RULES Podcast!The episode wraps with some baseball rule trivia from the 1800s, our umpire strike-three calls, a quick NBA playoffs rant, and a shoutout to the Armstrong Riverhawks Girls Softball Team after a strong season and playoff run.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #RetroSports #SportsHistory #BaseballHistory #TenCentBeerNight #PittsburghSports #ClevelandBaseball #PiratesBaseball #BuffaloBills #GregBrown #FireGregBrown #StevieRayVaughan #WhistlepigWhiskey #ArmstrongRiverhawks #LocalSports #ComedyPodcast #SportsPodcast #MusicTalk #PourOfTheWeekShaffer RULES Podcast, Episode 16, Ten Cent Beer Night, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland baseball riot, retro sports stories, old baseball rules, baseball history, Greg Brown, Buffalo Bills Super Bowl losses, Pirate Parrot, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tim Raines, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Whistlepig Piggyback Rye, whiskey review, Maono microphones, Dubby Energy, Armstrong Riverhawks softball, Armstrong County podcast, local sports podcast, comedy sports podcast, Pittsburgh sports talk, music podcast, podcast show notes, Brian Shaffer, Corey, Pour of the Week.
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SR015 - Part 2: Bo Knows, Lee Sleeps, Shoplifters and Retro Sports
3w ago01:20:01Tap to summarizePart 2 of Episode 15 starts with absolute studio chaos and only gets dumber from there — in the best possible way.The guys kick things off with a weekend recap from the shop, where a simple sale turns into a parade of weirdos, stolen socks, suspicious backpacks, busted laptops, a mysterious hurricane lamp pitch, and one unforgettable character who may or may not have been Kittanning’s least subtle thief.From there, Lerndog takes us through his NFL Draft adventure in Pittsburgh, complete with cheap parking, missed live music, street freestyle rap, random bar stops, and the birth of #220LeeSleeping — because nothing says “big weekend” like being fully mummified in a hotel bed by mid-afternoon.Then the boys dive headfirst into retro sports chaos: baseball mullets vs. mustaches, Randy Johnson vs. Rollie Fingers energy, Griffey vs. Bonds in 1992, whether Bo Jackson would have been the greatest athlete ever, Tecmo Bowl vs. Madden, personal MLB/NFL Mount Rushmore picks, favorite broadcasters, legendary rivalries, and the childhood baseball cards they would still fight somebody over.And just when the episode almost becomes a respectable sports podcast, it swerves into Funko Pops, Fritzy’s, Willie, party stories, and the debut of the instant classic: “Golfing Clown.”It’s weird. It’s nostalgic. It’s probably too honest. It’s Shaffer RULES.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and fun-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULESPodcast #ShafferRULES #PodcastComedy #SportsTalk #RetroSports #NFLDraft #PittsburghSports #BaseballTalk #MLB #NFL #BoJackson #KenGriffeyJr #BarryBonds #TecmoBowl #GarageSaleStories #ComedyPodcast #UnfilteredPodcast #WesternPA #Kittanning #GolfingClown
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SR015 - Part 1: Mad Dog, Lerndog & the Pirate Parrot Drug Scandal
4w ago01:12:50Tap to summarizeThe Shaffer RULES Podcast is back with Episode 15 - Part 1, and somehow the guys made it through Lee Grafton’s 50th birthday party with enough brain cells left to record. Barely.This episode features the show’s first in-studio guest, Michael “Lerndog” Lehner, who joins the crew for a night of bad decisions, worse beverages, and stories that probably should have stayed in the early ’90s. The guys finally uncover the origin of the legendary Lerndog nickname, which involves Moondog, high school party lore, and the kind of name-calling that becomes permanent before you even realize your life has changed.The show kicks off with music from Love Dumpster, a band name that deserves respect before you even hear a note. The guys talk about the song, Isaac Jackson’s drumming, and the band’s upcoming Millvale Music Festival appearance. Then they get the sponsor shoutouts rolling with Dubby Energy and Maono, because even chaos needs proper hydration and microphones that can survive Mad Dog fumes.For Pour of the Week, the guys revisit a beverage that has ruined more college nights than fake IDs and bad tattoos: Mad Dog 20/20. Orange Jubilee, Blue Raspberry, Banana Red, and Strawberry Kiwi all enter the studio. Not all of them leave with dignity.Corey’s Find of the Week starts with autographed Pittsburgh Pirates baseballs, including Henry Davis and Dale Berra, and somehow turns into a full-blown history lesson on the 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials, the Pirate Parrot, and the era when Major League Baseball apparently had more powder than the first day of ski season.From there, the episode goes completely off the rails — which is really just “on brand.” The guys talk about Pete the Penguin, Pittsburgh’s original live mascot who had a tragically short career, Hulk Hogan’s questionable life choices, old-school wrestling, the worst finishing move in history, pizza-chef wrestlers, closed-circuit TV, cassettes, mix tapes, old a cappella recordings, Zippo Hot Tour memories, a surprise workout tape from Roy’s Mom, and another voicemail from Willie, who may or may not have seen a titty at Lee’s party.It’s local music, retro sports, wrestling nostalgia, Pittsburgh weirdness, and three grown men voluntarily drinking Mad Dog on purpose. So, yes, this is Part 1.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #PodcastLife #ComedyPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPAPodcast #Lerndog #MadDog2020 #PirateParrot #PittsburghPirates #PittsburghSports #RetroSports #WrestlingTalk #HulkHogan #OldSchoolWrestling #LocalMusic #LoveDumpster #MillvaleMusicFestival #PodcastGuest #GarageTalk
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SR014 - Part 2: Car Jitsu, NFL Draft Chaos & Kicked in the Dick by a Chick Remix
4w ago00:42:32Tap to summarizeIn Episode 14 - Part 2 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, the guys pick things back up with a full dose of nonsense, sports talk, and live chaos from Pittsburgh during NFL Draft week. The episode kicks off with a look at some truly bizarre sports, including Car Jitsu, where two people wrestle inside a car, and the equally ridiculous idea of Chess Boxing.The guys also call in to check on Lee and Lerndog live from downtown Pittsburgh as the NFL Draft festivities take over the city. The conversation quickly turns into a Penguins playoff rant, with Lee breaking down what went wrong, why the Pens fell into Rick Tocchet-style hockey, and what he thinks the Steelers might do on draft day.This episode also features a classic Shaffer Rule of the Week, focused on bad drivers, Pittsburgh lefts, and why people need to stop holding up traffic by “being nice.” From there, the show rolls into Put-in-Bay stories, storm memories, pool parties, stickers around town, fake sponsors, local music shoutouts, and the debut of a new musical masterpiece: the remix and rap version of “Kicked in the Dick by a Chick at Regionals.”As always, the episode is packed with inside jokes, Pittsburgh references, hockey frustration, questionable music, sponsor shoutouts, and the kind of ridiculous conversation that makes Shaffer RULES what it is.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #NFLDraft #PittsburghSteelers #PittsburghPenguins #PensHockey #CarJitsu #WeirdSports #PodcastComedy #PittsburghComedy #SportsTalk #PutInBay #LocalPodcast #(kaj) #AngelOfBlood #DubbyEnergy #Maono #MaonoPD200W
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SR014 - Part 1: Fritzy’s, Wrestling Legends & Getting Kicked in the Dick by a Chick
May 601:04:37Tap to summarizeEpisode 14 - Part 1: Fritzy’s, Wrestling Legends & Getting Kicked in the Dick by a Chick Shaffer RULES is back with Episode 14 - Part 1, and this one starts exactly how it should: with an absolutely ridiculous original Fritzy’s commercial/song that sets the tone for the entire episode.Brian and Shaff kick things off with Big House Pete’s song “Butternuts,” some memories from the Rock For Life days, and stories about old local bands, wild fights, and the Pittsburgh-area music scene. The guys also give some love to their sponsors, including Maono microphones and Dubby Energy, before diving into wrestling nostalgia, Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, old WWF territories, and classic wrestling documentaries.The episode also features the return of the Pour of the Week, where the guys try Ellicottville American Whiskey and quickly realize it may not be their favorite pour so far. From there, things spiral into Steelers draft talk, Pittsburgh TV personalities, old taekwondo trophies, childhood martial arts tournaments, river life, lost sunglasses, Pittsburgh accents, Rammstein, vinyl collecting, and Brian’s reworked version of “Stayin’ Alive.”And yes, this episode includes the birth and backstory of what may be the next great Shaffer RULES anthem: “Kicked in the Dick by a Chick.”Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPA #Fritzys #BigHousePete #RockForLife #WrestlingTalk #HulkHogan #RowdyRoddyPiper #SteelersNation #Pittsburghese #Rammstein #VinylRecords #WhiskeyReview #PodcastLife #ComedyTalk #LocalMusic #StayinAlive #Maono #DubbyEnergy
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SR013 - Part 2: Famous Ray, Hotline Chaos & Erik’s Yacht Rock Moment
May 100:46:06Tap to summarizeEpisode 13 - Part 2: Famous Ray, Hotline Chaos & Erik’s Yacht Rock MomentThe Shaffer RULES Podcast is back for Episode 13 – Part 2, picking up after the break with more nonsense, local stories, sports talk, and a little bit of sponsor love.In this episode, Brian and Corey recap their first-ever podcast guest appearance with Erik Winger, then dive into their Dubby energy drink pitch before heading back to the creek for the legend of “Famous Ray” — an 80-something trout fisherman who had the first day of trout season of a lifetime. After catching two 20-plus-inch trout, taking a dive in the creek, and later being spotted at Walmart, Ray officially becomes part of Shaffer RULES history.The guys also check the Shaffer RULES hotline, featuring confusing inside jokes, obnoxious “hello” messages, and Willie from Fritzy’s calling in with a very important public service announcement. From there, the conversation veers into local bar stories, Vince’s Tavern, strange memories, and the ongoing mystery of where you may or may not see a boob.Later, Brian and Corey react to wild team fighting videos, talk UFC, boxing, Penguins playoff hopes, Pirates baseball, Toronto Blue Jays heartbreak, the possible return of the Seattle SuperSonics, and why golf is really just Sunday nap fuel.The episode wraps with a spotlight on Maono microphones and a full-on appreciation of Erik Winger’s song “Reina” from his album “You Can Have All You Want” — complete with yacht rock commentary, fake video direction, dirty martinis, boats, rain, guitar solos, and plenty of Shaffer RULES absurdity.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #PodcastLife #ComedyPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPAPodcast #TroutSeason #FamousRay #ErikWinger #YachtRock #SportsTalk #UFC #PittsburghPenguins #PittsburghPiratesBaseball #Maono #DubbyEnergy #SmallTownStories #BarStories #PodcastComedy
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SR013 - Part 1: Erik Winger Joins the Shaffer RULES Madness
Apr 2901:52:25Tap to summarizeIn Episode 13 - Part 1 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, Corey and Brian kick things off with original music, new shades, new kicks, sponsor shoutouts, and the official "Pour of the Week," featuring Buffalo Trace bourbon. The guys also give some love to Dubby Energy and Maono, including the wireless PD200W microphones and headphones helping power the podcast.This episode takes its usual unpredictable path through reseller life, bulk finds, Fitzgerald’s store closing, hats, socks, Funko Pops, Shaffer RULES Podcast stickers, Elk Brewing, karaoke nights, old local bars, and the newly established Shaffer RULES Podcast, "RULE of the Week": Never assume a woman is pregnant!The highlight of this episode is a call-in conversation with Erik Winger, a musician originally from Kittanning, PA, now based in Orlando, Florida. Erik joins the show to talk about performing as Peter Criss in KISS Alive: The Tribute, including recent shows, full-stage tribute performances, pyro, fire breathing, blood spitting, and what it takes to keep the classic KISS experience alive on stage.Erik also opens up about his own music career, including his solo albums, songwriting process, and the long journey of finishing creative projects. He shares how his first album began years before it was completed, why it was eventually shelved, and what pushed him to finally return to the recordings and finish the project. The conversation gets into recording studios, creative momentum, working with talented producers and engineers, writing across different musical styles, and the pressure of following up a first album with new material.The guys also get into the wild new world of AI-generated music, including Erik’s experience running his original song “Bones” through Suno. Erik talks about using AI as a creative tool to reimagine a song in different styles, how quickly Suno generated fully produced versions, and where he draws the line between inspiration, experimentation, and claiming ownership of music created by artificial intelligence. The conversation also includes Brian’s hilarious early attempt at using AI to write a love song, which somehow turned into an accidental Ed Sheeran situation.From KISS tribute stories to original songwriting, AI music, unfinished albums, wedding songs, music history, reseller chaos, and small-town memories, this episode has a little bit of everything — exactly how the Shaffer RULES Podcast likes it.Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #ErikWinger #KISSAliveTheTribute #KISSArmy #PeterCriss #SunoAI #AIMusic #Songwriting #OriginalMusic #ComedyPodcast #MusicPodcast #LocalPodcast #KittanningPA #OrlandoMusic #BuffaloTrace #PourOfTheWeek #DubbyEnergy #Maono #FunkoPops #ResellerLife #ElkBrewing #KaraokeStories
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SR012 - Part 2: Mixtapes, Memories & Lee’s Legacy
Apr 2201:11:55Tap to summarizeEpisode 12 - Part 2: Mixtapes, Memories & Lee’s LegacyIn Episode 12 – Part 2, the guys kick things off with a blast from the past, revisiting an old live recording from the Free Peanuts Band at the Hilltop and diving into the nostalgia of mixtapes, cassette recordings, and the raw magic of old-school music memories. They swap stories about digitizing old tapes, lost homemade radio shows, local bands, and the musicians who made an impact along the way.The heart of this episode is a tribute to Lee Grafton, who wraps up an incredible 11-year run building the Armstrong Arrows National Bound hockey program into something respected far beyond the local scene. The guys reflect on the time, sacrifice, mentorship, and legacy Lee created, then bring him on for a call to talk retirement, summer plans, concerts, and what comes next. It is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, exactly the way friends should celebrate each other.They also shout out sponsor Maono, talking about their new PD200W microphones, upgraded headphones, AI noise reduction, and the kind of gear that makes the show sound better and look sharper in the studio.And because this is Shaffer RULES, the episode closes with a totally unpredictable run through pillow fighting championships, old-school American Gladiators, oddball TV, local stories, and the usual mix of laughs, side quests, and barstool-style commentary. They wrap by inviting listeners to send in music, old mixtapes, and anything weird, fun, or nostalgic worth sharing.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULESPodcast #Podcast #Mixtapes #CassetteTapes #MusicMemories #LocalMusic #HockeyLife #CoachLegacy #LeeGrafton #AmericanGladiators #PillowFightingChampionship #Maono #PD200W #Nostalgia #ComedyPodcast
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SR012 - Part 1: Tube Socks, Taint Bacon, and American Ice Football
Apr 1501:01:24Tap to summarizeEpisode 12 - Part 1: Tube Socks, Taint Bacon, and American Ice FootballIn Episode 12 – Part 1 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, Brian and Corey kick things off with featured local music from Gypsy Cowboys and their song “Easy on the Eyes, Hard on the Heart,” then roll into a wide-open conversation full of bar stories, old-school nostalgia, weird internet rabbit holes, and the kind of off-the-wall humor only this show can deliver.This episode covers everything from new podcast gear and a shoutout to sponsor Maono, to talk about bourbon, rye whiskey, homemade salsa, vintage video store memories, and the continuing saga of “She Took My Van.” Along the way, the guys riff on weird band names, classic slang, old trends like tube socks, Skidz, Jams, and Starter jackets, plus music talk ranging from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits to Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, and the Grateful Dead.They also dive into bizarre sports content, including the discovery of German Ice Football, swap stories about local bars and old VHS rentals like Cops Too Hot for TV and Faces of Death, and wrap this part with some passionate Pittsburgh Penguins talk heading into the playoffs. It’s funny, chaotic, nostalgic, and absolutely on brand.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend. #ShafferRULESPodcast #Episode12 #PodcastLife #ComedyPodcast #LocalMusic #GypsyCowboys #EasyOnTheEyesHardOnTheHeart #Maono #SheTookMyVan #IceFootball #PittsburghPenguins #AmericanaMusic #AltCountry #RootsRock #BarTalk #Nostalgia #PopCulturePodcast #FunnyPodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #BlueCollarHumor
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SR011 - Part 2: The Alcohol Does the Podcasting
Apr 1001:17:31Tap to summarizeEpisode 11 - Part 2: The Alcohol Does the PodcastingIn Episode 11 - Part 2 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, the guys dive into one of the strangest dream stories yet, featuring an international singing competition, Ice Ice Baby, and an unwanted Backstreet Boys performance. From there, the conversation rolls into reactions to their original song “She Took My Van,” including listener feedback, laughs about the video, and a replay of some of its most ridiculous moments.The episode also features a fun spotlight on unique thrift and auction finds, including chalkware collectibles, vintage carnival prize pieces, oddball instruments, and collectible toys. Along the way, they talk music, collecting, podcast growth, social media, new sponsor support, and ideas for future live call-in episodes.There is also a surprise phone call with Lee, who checks in before heading to USA Hockey Nationals, shares details on his team’s impressive season, and gives an update on his retirement countdown. The episode wraps with sports talk, everyday frustrations, stories from work and travel, and a classic closing song that brings the whole thing home with vintage Shaffer RULES energy. #ShafferRULESPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #IndiePodcast #SheTookMyVan #WeirdDreams #BackstreetBoys #IceIceBaby #VintageFinds #AntiqueCollecting #Chalkware #SportsTalk #HockeyTalk #WorldBaseballClassic #RetroCollectibles #AuctionFinds #OffTheRails #Maono
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