On this episode of Altered Judgement, we are bringing the energy of a packed piano bar straight into the studio! We’re joined by family and an incredible musical duo: Joe’s sister Mary and her husband Devin, who make up the phenomenal dueling piano act Love Me Duel. We sit down to talk about their roots, growing up in musical households, the story of how they met, and what the future holds for their high-energy act. We take a quick interlude of a new Backyard Buzz and sample an amazing local canned mead called Mermead. Then, we clear the floor for an incredible 30-minute live, in-studio performance an Altered Judgement First but certainly not a last. From pop-punk classics to massive rock anthems, they absolute crush a series of live mashups and requests. You may even get to hear Alex and Joe Belt out a certain song by the Darkness! You'll Just have to watch and find out!

Official Website: lovemeduel.com (Perfect for their upcoming show calendar, promo videos, and direct contact)

Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro04:39 - The Malört Shot & Interview Start07:45 - Devins Musical Start10:00 - The paths Cross11:12 - Marys Musical Start15:30 - The Great Nsync Backstreet Boys Debate20:55- The Forming Of Love Me Duel22:40- The Stars Align25:45 - What does the Future Hold42:55 - Backyard Buzz: Mermead55:23 - Live Performance: Love Me Duel

Welcome to this completely off-the-cap episode of Altered Judgment! Shooting straight from the hip, hosts Alex and Joe sit down in the studio early in the day to cover everything from classic comedies and movie rating thresholds to the bizarre trends popping up on local community Facebook groups and HOA nightmares.Later in the episode, the guys host a studio first for their Backyard Buzz segment. They welcome Nicole, the owner and baker behind All You Need Bread & Co. Nicole details her journey from getting a surprise holiday bread machine to mastering the fine art of sourdough, cultivating a live starter, and leaving her corporate job to chase her passion. Plus, Alex and Joe do a live taste test of the "Loaves of the Week"—including the OG Sourdough and a mouth-watering Cheddar Jalapeño. Finally, the guys wrap up the episode with local brewery shoutouts, an update on their website overhaul, and a sneak peek into the music-focused direction of Season 2.Episode Chapters:[00:00] Intro & Morning Brews[05:12] Catching Up on Pop Culture & Movie Sensorship[11:49] Decoding the Movie Rating System[22:46] Undercover Cop Cars & Traffic Safety[26:08] Bizarre Local Facebook Groups & HOA Nightmares[31:32] Backyard Buzz: Meeting Nicole from All You Need.[33:52] The Art of Sourdough & Taking the Leap[40:03] Sourdough Taste Test: OG vs. Cheddar Jalapeño[46:15] Where to Find All You Need & Local Commisary Kitchens[52:23] Post-Segment Reflections & Warwick Farm Brewery Shoutout[56:58] Season 2 Overhaul: Website, Merch, and the Music Pivot

This "Last Call" episode of Altered Judgement, features a chaotic and humorous conversation between the hosts and Alex's long-time friend, Rob. The group catches up over drinks, including the infamous Malort and a "solidarity" round of Da' Bomb hot sauce. They dive deep into stories of their past, ranging from legendary "Time Pirate" party, disastrous food challenges, bizarre retail experiences and hockey mishaps.Episode Chapters:[00:13] - The Traditional Start[02:54] - Introducing Rob[05:20] - Soundboard Shenanigans (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING)[12:30] - The Legend of the Time Pirate[17:00] - 151 Memories[22:42] - Road Trips & Rural adventures[24:31] - The Trash Can Lid Challenge[27:02] - Planning the Next Challenge:[30:14] - Hockey Talk & Crosby[33:10] - The Return of Da' Bomb[41:40] -"Malort Sucks" candy [46:10] - The "FartChive" Chronicles[51:03] - The Time-Traveling Replay[58:30] - Frozen Parody Outro (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING)