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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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SR009 - Part1: Accordion Chaos, Bourbon Truths & Small-Town Smoke
Mar 1100:50:31Tap to summarizeEpisode 9 - Part 1: Accordion Chaos, Bourbon Truths & Small-Town SmokeThis week on the Shaffer RULES Podcast, Brian and Corey kick things off with a wildly unhinged mix of musical experiments, including Corey's sweet "Milan" accordion, a homemade steel drum, and Brian's new tiny-but-mighty guitar processor, the "Sonicake Pocket Master" that somehow turns into a full-blown jam session. What starts as “find of the week” quickly becomes a full-on noise parade.The guys also crack open a fresh bottle of “Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Cask” bourbon and give it the full Shaffer RULES treatment. Neat? Not quite. On the rocks? Much better! They break down the nose, the proof, the lack of cab finish, and why this one needed a little more time in the barrel to really hit right. Naturally, it gets paired with some bacon jalapeño beef sticks from Kevin’s Meats in Kittanning, PA.From there, the conversation goes everywhere in the best way possible: Olympic curling, duckpin bowling, bowling “pro cards,” TikTok doom scrolling, local business support, first impressions, courtroom etiquette, and a heated rant on why local people should support local businesses before chasing corporate hype.This episode has a little bit of everything: bourbon talk, weird instruments, old-school values, and the kind of honest small-town commentary that makes Shaffer RULES what it is.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.Stay tuned for Part 2!#ShafferRULES #Podcast #ThomasSMoore #bourbon #Sonicake #SonicakePocketmaster #ComedyPodcast #Milanaccordion #winterolympics #duckpinbowling #shoplocal
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SR008 - Part 3: Taint Bacon & the 1945 Autograph Book
Mar 600:43:43Tap to summarizeEpisode 8 – Part 3: Taint Bacon & the 1945 Autograph BookEpisode 8 - Part 3 is full-on Shaffer RULES chaos, with Brian and Corey bouncing from wrestling talk and random late-night banter into the completely ridiculous world of Fritzy’s, the fake restaurant known for deep-fried nuts, squirrel specials, and the now-legendary taint bacon that sends the episode totally off the rails.The episode also features a quick, live, and unplanned call from Brian’s son, Maddox, our first guest, which adds even more loose, unscripted energy to the mix. From there, the guys dig into the vintage autograph book that inspired part of the episode title, reading through old entries and reacting to the weird, funny, and surprisingly scandalous notes written to Betty back in the 1940s.It’s weird, nostalgic, unfiltered, and exactly the kind of late-night nonsense that makes this podcast work. If you like off-the-cuff humor, ridiculous bits, and stories that keep getting stranger the longer they go, this one delivers.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.#ShafferRULES #Podcast #PittsburghSteelers #MikeMcCarthy #Kittanning #VintageVan #ComedyPodcast
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SR008 - Part 2: 1,918 Days to Lee’s Retirement
Mar 400:01:25Tap to summarizeEpisode 8 – Part 2: 1,918 Days to Lee’s RetirementIn Episode 8 – Part 2 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, the guys jump right into a lighthearted exchange. The focus of this short segment is a fun countdown to retirement, as the question everyone wants answered finally gets addressed: exactly how many days are left until our lifelong friend Lee retires! It is a quick, funny moment that captures the casual chemistry and laid-back humor that makes the conversation feel like you are hanging out with old friends.Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.Stay tuned for Part 3!#ShafferRULES #Podcast #Kittanning #ComedyPodcast
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SR008 - Part 1: Sweet Talk, Vintage Vans & Steelers Hot Takes
Mar 401:14:19Tap to summarizeEpisode 8 - Part 1: Sweet Talk, Vintage Vans & Steelers Hot TakesIn Episode 8 – Part 1 of the Shaffer RULES Podcast, Brian and Corey kick things off with Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond and a hilarious conversation about the lost art of “sweet talking” your way into a better deal. From convenience store loyalty cards and penny candy nostalgia to overpriced frozen yogurt, this episode starts with the kind of everyday chaos and comedy that feels instantly familiar. From there, the conversation bounces into celebrity culture, and the absurd reality of Paris Hilton-branded coffee creamer, followed by beer talk, local shoutouts, a discussion about music, and how musicians actually make money now.This episode also features Corey’s “Find of the Week:” a 1977 Ford Econoline Club Wagon that may become part of the show’s personality going forward. Later, the conversation gets more personal as they talk about podcasting as therapy, relationships, family routines, messing with your parents, growing up around Kittanning, old stores like Ames, Jamesway, and Trader Horn, and the nostalgia of growing up local. They close out this part with a major personal update about Corey buying the old Paul’s Auto Parts building in Kittanning, plans for a resale shop and future podcast studio, and then shift into a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers discussion centered on Mike McCarthy and what could be next for the team. Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend.Stay tuned for Part 2!#ShafferRULES #Podcast #PittsburghSteelers #MikeMcCarthy #Kittanning #VintageVan #ComedyPodcast
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SR007 Part 3: Laugh Bumps, Light Switch Covers, Lee’s Update to Freedom
Feb 1600:12:03Tap to summarizeEpisode 7 - Part 3: Laugh Bumps, Light Switch Covers, Lee’s Update to FreedomWe’re back from break and the guys kick off Part 3 with a weekly phone call to Lee, live from his basement. The mission is simple and absolutely necessary: get the official days-to-retirement number for the “Lee Update of the Week,” which lands at 1,928 days and immediately becomes a recurring bit they want to keep running.From there, it’s classic Shaffer RULES chaos: improvised voices, yelling away from the mic, random household discoveries (including a Starling Marte light switch cover), and a left-field moment where Brian admits that laughing too hard gives him painful “laugh bumps” on his head. They wrap the episode with a quick sports check-in, a nod to the night’s drink (bourbon in a Mike’s Beer Barn glass), and a push to keep growing the show locally with more YouTube content, a TikTok page, and upcoming sponsorship/cross-promotion options. Finally, they thank listeners, especially those who connected with “The Dismissal,” and promise exactly what you’d expect: more jokes coming.#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast
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SR007 Part 2: AI Cameras, Real Talk, and a Tether Car Find
Feb 1600:44:01Tap to summarizeEpisode 7- Part 2: AI Cameras, Real Talk, and a Tether Car FindPart 2 opens with pure behind-the-scenes chaos as the cameras’ “AI” tracking starts doing its own thing, zooming, hunting faces, and repeatedly finding “Jerome” at the worst (best) possible moments. From there, Brian and Corey get real about why the show is starting to matter more, especially after the dismissal episode, and why keeping the honesty in the edit was the whole point. They talk about pushing the podcast beyond just conversation by highlighting local people and small businesses (including a shoutout to Lively Legs), then Corey drops his “Find of the Week”: a vintage gas-powered tether car (spindizzy). The episode closes with collector/auction energy, whiskey detours, and teasing a call to one of their buddies!Stay tuned for Part 3!#ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast
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