Two Drinks In Again
Dave and Jeff have (at least) two drinks and talk about the goings-on in the Knoxville metro area. Sports, music, restaurants, movies, and really anything is up for discussion. Join us for some information and a lot of laughs.
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 56 - Divorce, part 1 (The Build-Up)
The scariest part of divorce isn’t the paperwork. It’s the quiet moment when you realize something inside you has snapped and you can’t un-know it. We open a three-part series by telling the real origin stories of our first marriages, then foll...
Episode 55 - The Outtake Episode
A single headline can flip your mood, your portfolio, and your faith in other people, and we start right there. We’re more than two drinks in and feeling the “outtake episode” energy, but the chaos is honest: war chatter, tariff whiplash, and t...
Episode 54 - Managing People (Part 2)
Graduation weekend has a way of messing with your sense of time, and we lean into that right from the start. We talk family flying in, the emotional hit of watching a stepdaughter walk across the stage, and the perfectly timed chaos of a School...
Episode 53 - Managing People (Part 1)
One bad hire can wreck months of progress. One unclear boundary can turn a solid team into a constant negotiation. We start with a little March Madness therapy, then get into the real reason we hit record: people management, leadership, and how...
Episode 52 - From March Madness To War Talk And Tariffs
Two drinks in, the guardrails come off fast: we start with March Madness energy, cookout banter, and the familiar ache of rooting for teams that keep finding new ways to break your heart. Sports is the gateway topic, but it turns into something...
Episode 51 - Finales We Loved, Finales We Loathed
What makes a series finale satisfying—and why do some crash on the runway? We dive headfirst into the endings that stuck the landing and the ones that wobbled, from the raw brilliance of The Sopranos to the uneven sprawl of Stranger Things. We ...
Episode 50 - Fifty And Fired Up
A golden-number milestone calls for more than nostalgia. We open with quick laughs and clinking glasses, then dive straight into the real: winter storms that upend small businesses, retirement timelines that sharpen priorities, and a daily syst...
Episode 49 - Forward Momentum, Real Talk, New Year
Two friends pour a drink and make a pact: 2026 won’t be another year we watch from the sidelines. We set a no‑regrets tone and mean it, digging into the everyday choices that create momentum—returning the call, sending the honest text, booking ...
Episode 48 - From Burnout To Being Present: A Candid Year In Review
What if the year didn’t just fly by—you did too? We pressed pause long enough to take stock of a season that felt like a sprint: ambitious resolutions, a surprise running breakthrough, and the harder lesson that being present is a daily practic...
Episode 47 - Streaming, Cinema, And The Albums That Shaped Us
What do you still watch with your mouth open? We start with a rave for Netflix’s Frankenstein—lush, gothic, and confidently made—and follow it to a focused look at Springsteen’s Nebraska, where raw demos beat studio polish. That sparks a bigger...
Episode 46 - Ninety-Dollar Beers, Ten-Dollar Opinions
The receipt said ninety dollars for two beers, and somehow that became the perfect starting point: the cost of being a fan, the value of a great night, and the way sports can still make us feel like kids. We break down UT–Duke from the seats, a...
Episode 45 - Two Friends Try To Talk Sports Without Starting A Government Shutdown
A ticket scramble, a barbershop beer, and a fourth‑down heartbreak walk into a podcast. We kick off with the electric tension of a possible Duke–Tennessee meetup and the shifting vibe of Cameron, where the chants used to sting and the walls fel...
Episode 44 - We Came for Bourbon, Stayed for Democracy (Barely)
The mics are back on and the air smells like woodsmoke and accountability. We start with real life: a son racing toward solo flights, another finishing school abroad, and the strange relief of the last tuition check. Jeff steps from stage light...
Episode 43 - When Loss Reshapes Our Lives: Three Friends Share Their Stories
Grief transforms us in ways we never expect. In this deeply moving episode, Jeff and David welcome their friend Jimmy for a raw, unfiltered conversation about navigating the landscape of loss. Each man brings a different perspective to the tabl...
Episode 42 - Finding Joy in Chaos: Beach Trips, Boating, and the State of America
We're back for episode 42 - the meaning of life according to Douglas Adams - tackling everything from the state of American politics to skyrocketing housing costs and summer adventures.After catching up on family gatherings and beach tr...
Episode 41 - A VERY SPECIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY
Jeff goes rogue and records a solo episode for this "very special episode." (Makes one think of the TV show "Blossom", doesn't it?)The fabric of America seems to be unraveling before our eyes. As we mark the 249th anniversary of ou...
Episode 40 - We haven't killed each other in 40 episodes, and that's something worth celebrating.
The bromance is over, Knoxville is thriving, and restaurant bills are giving us heart attacks. Welcome to Episode 40 of Two Drinks and Again, where we're somehow still talking to each other after all this time!We kick things off with a ...
Episode 39 - Scotch Snobbery and Sports Therapy: When Your Team Implodes
Every sports fan knows the unique agony of watching your team implode in a crucial moment, and in this episode, we experience the full emotional journey of Duke's stunning collapse against Houston in the Final Four. What begins as analysis of a...
Episode 38 - Markets Crashing and America's Future: A Candid Conversation on Today's Politics
The stock market has plummeted 15% since inauguration day, and Americans are feeling the impact across their retirement funds, investment portfolios, and daily expenses. This economic nosedive forms the backdrop for our raw, unfiltered conversa...
Episode 37 - March Madness Meltdowns
Basketball heartbreak, career celebrations, and the high cost of live entertainment take center stage in our wide-ranging conversation about life's wins and losses. When Tennessee fell to Houston in the Elite Eight, it wasn't just ...
Episode 36: Unfiltered Conversations: Politics, Basketball, and Life's Transitions
Jump into the honest, unfiltered world of Jeff and David as they navigate everything from American politics to March Madness in this captivating conversation that feels like joining old friends at your favorite bar.They kick things off ...
Episode 35 - The Journey of Professional Growth and Personal Insights
Struggling to manage workplace chaos? In this episode, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of navigating professional relationships, focusing on the art of managing people and fostering authentic connections. Sharing personal reflections f...
Episode 34 - Parenting, Politics, and the World of Sports
Parenting in the world of youth sports is a wild ride filled with early mornings, endless practices, and those unforgettable senior nights. Join us as Jeff and Dave share heartfelt anecdotes from the sidelines of their children's sports journey...
Episode 33 - Happy New Year 2025!!!
This episode reflects on the challenges and moments of joy experienced in 2024, touching on themes of personal loss, sports highlights, generational dynamics, and family connections. We encourage listeners to embrace the lessons learned and sta...
Holiday Chaos, College Sports, and Election Post-Mortem, part 2
Ever navigated the chaos of holiday planning while juggling college acceptances and sports injuries? That's exactly where we find ourselves this season, with tales of moist turkeys and basketball mishaps setting the scene for a heartwarming hol...