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Vacation Photos: Pittsburgh: Reds Vs. Pirates, August 2023

September 7, 2023 By Jeff 2 Comments

Outside the stadium with Honus Wagner on Saturday, before the game was postponed. Postponed! Grrr…

The next afternoon, under sunny skies, noticing a favorite beer stand right inside the gates.
Two Head Hunter IPAs, please. And say cheese!
Thirty dollars, before the tip! Sweet sainted mother of Noddy Holder.
Just your standard Sunday afternoon baseball stadium top hat.
Beautiful, but broiling hot.
The already-legendary Elly De La Cruz at the plate.
As soon as this guy flopped down, we decided to seek different seats, in the shade.
Ahhh. so much better.
Hakuna Matata. Trying to get his kid on the Jumbotron.
I don’t like to pat myself on the back, but this photo should be in a museum.
Seven dollar water here! Get your water!!
Try thinking about somebody other than yourself, for once.

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I Can’t Keep Up! Here Are The Five Most Recent Podcast Episodes

August 28, 2023 By Jeff Leave a Comment


I don’t want to be one of those assholes who’s always complaining about how busy they are, but you wouldn’t believe how busy I’ve been. The worst of it should be behind us, though. That is, of course, unless something unforeseen happens. But all the SCHEDULED anxiety-fuel is now in the rear view. In this one I’m going to cheat a bit and just list the five most recent podcast episodes, and attempt to keep up with them from here on out. And also post some other stuff. I must get to the other stuff. Sheesh! Let’s do it:

Ep. 337: You Look Like You’ve Been Hit By A Sniper’s Bullet!

In this one I share my thoughts on the Apple TV series Hijack, one thing I don’t like about most Chinese restaurants, some of the aggravations I’m experiencing at work, the younger boy’s impending move to Pittsburgh, and an insane story about the older boy’s recent job interview.

This bonus episode is available to patrons at Patreon

Ep. 338: Gurgling, Bubbling, Boiling!

In this one I tell you about my maddening follow-up with the eye doctor, a visit to yet another fantastic pizzeria in this area, and a somewhat disgusting tale involving orange soda and the effect it has on me. All this and a fresh new call from Patrick on the hotline.

Ep. 339: There Were Complications

In this one I tell you about our quickie visit to Pittsburgh to take in a Reds vs. Pirates game, and to start setting up the younger boy’s new apartment. As you might expect, there were complications, sizable complications.

This bonus episode is available to patrons at Patreon

Ep. 340: Disappointing Vacations!

In this one I tell you about the vacations I’ve encountered throughout my ridiculous life that didn’t live up to expectations. Some because of locale, and others because of circumstance. It’s travel gone bad!

After my brother listened to this one, he sent me this photo of us, with my dad, on that Niagara Falls boat. I look like I just stepped off the set of Freaks & Geeks. Wotta goober.

Ep. 341: The Whole Idea Just Makes Me Feel Dirty All Over

In this one I tell you about a Twitter/X problem that’s causing me to think concerning thoughts, why I don’t really follow the news anymore, some Apple TV troubles I’m having, getting quotes on some annoying yard work. All this and fresh new calls from Ian in Scotland, Patrick, and Steve in Texas.

I’ll get to some non-podcast stuff soon, I promise. Very soon.

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Ep. 336: A Spectacular Supernova Of Chipped Beef And Gravy!

August 11, 2023 By Jeff 1 Comment

In this one I tell you about the terrible week I had last week, which led to a realization that I should be more thankful when things are just “normal.” I list some things that I regularly take for granted, but definitely shouldn’t. And I share a call from the hotline from Producer Zipp, which leads to a discussion about the the Mothman legend. It’s a big ridiculous mess, which happens sometimes.

I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening!

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Also, we now have a telephone hotline where you can leave your comments, questions, and suggestions. The number is 570-290-8151. Give us a call and there’s a very good chance you’ll be part of a future show. It’s all voicemail, no actual human will answer. If you’re too shy for such shenanigans, email us at surfreportpod@gmail.com

Notice that bridge right there? It’s the one that fell in 1967, supposedly involving the Mothman. And that’s also me at 3 or 4 years old.

 

Me and my brother Tim.

 

The Mothman statue, in the center of Point Pleasant, WV.

 

A cool poster I purchased at the Mothman museum.

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Ep. 335: I Felt Like I Was Inside A Kaleidoscope

August 8, 2023 By Jeff 1 Comment

This bonus episode is available to patrons at Patreon

In this one I tell you about how the universe paid me back for mocking another man’s podcast, an optometrist visit that kicked my ass and added fuel to my full menu of neuroses, a visit to the northern-most Waffle House in America, and a trip to Target to purchase stuff for the younger boy’s new apartment in Pittsburgh.

I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening!

Need twice the Surf Report? We’ve got you covered. Just pop on over to patreon.com/jeffkay, sign up for a $4 (or more) monthly donation, and you’ll immediately gain access to the weekly bonus shows. They’re each a full-length episode and are only available to supporters at Patreon. Upgrade today!

Also, we now have a telephone hotline where you can leave your comments, questions, and suggestions. The number is 570-290-8151. Give us a call and there’s a very good chance you’ll be part of a future show. It’s all voicemail, no actual human will answer. If you’re too shy for such shenanigans, email us at surfreportpod@gmail.com

How I felt when I left the eye doctor’s office.
My fully-dilated breakfast. I love how they add cheese to the hashbrowns.
They probably thought D.B. Cooper was in there.

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Ep. 334: Three New Calls To The Hotline!

August 6, 2023 By Jeff Leave a Comment

In this one I tell you about my battle with two tubs o’ granite-hard ice cream, and take three new calls from the Surf Report hotline:

  • Producer Zipp: Attempting to put a curse on my beloved Cincinnati Reds for sweeping his beloved Houston Astros, and a discussion of why the Reds changed their name during the 1950s.
  • Wisey in T-Town: Surprised that my “worst job of all-time” wasn’t selling meat door to door, spying on a teen in a grocery store and catching him doing something gross yet hilarious, and his worst job of all-time, which sounds like pure hell.
  • Ian in Scotland: Another surprising fact about our good friend, and a question about whether I ever played sports as a youth.

I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening! I’m not sure why the sound isn’t great, I apologize for that. It’ll be fixed by next time, for sure.

Need twice the Surf Report? We’ve got you covered. Just pop on over to patreon.com/jeffkay, sign up for a $4 (or more) monthly donation, and you’ll immediately gain access to the weekly bonus shows. They’re each a full-length episode and are only available to supporters at Patreon. Upgrade today!

Also, we have a telephone hotline where you can leave your comments, questions, and suggestions. The number is 570-290-8151. Give us a call and there’s a very good chance you’ll be part of a future show. It’s all voicemail, no actual human will answer. If you’re too shy for such shenanigans, email us at surfreportpod@gmail.com

The Cincinnati Reds were once renamed the “Redlegs” due to the Red Scare

Walking the vanilla ice cream around the parking lot.
The mighty Dentists. I’m second player from the left on the back row. Danny Bailey is to my left.

Filed Under: Daily

Ep. 333: Anxiety And Aggravation Is All That’s Left!

July 17, 2023 By Jeff 2 Comments

This bonus episode is available to patrons at Patreon

In another edition of ‘Ridin’ To Work With Jeff’ I tell a ridiculous story about getting a leg cramp at work and nearly turning over a cubicle, discuss a conversation I had with my dad and the shots he took at me utilizing the memory of Andre the Giant, and bitched at length about the All Star Break and fair weather Reds fans. I hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening!

Need twice the Surf Report? We’ve got you covered. Just pop on over to patreon.com/jeffkay, sign up for a $4 (or more) monthly donation, and you’ll immediately gain access to the weekly bonus shows. They’re each a full-length episode and are only available to supporters at Patreon. Upgrade today!

Also, we have a telephone hotline where you can leave your comments, questions, and suggestions. The number is 570-290-8151. Give us a call and there’s a very good chance you’ll be part of a future show. It’s all voicemail, no actual human will answer. If you’re too shy for such shenanigans, email us at surfreportpod@gmail.com

Here’s the family photo where I reportedly look like Andre the Giant:

And this is the photo my dad used to get off a few wisecracks at my expense:

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