Java Muses Podcast

Show 115 starts with Bill and Stig discussing their beverages of choice and what's coming up on the show. 

At 2:58, the segment starts with a review of the free Ozomatli show at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Bill then updates what the Texas legislature is up to including the sunset bills. 

At 11:19, Stig talks about the Pleasure Pier in Galveston. Bill picks up the conversation talking about other entities that were built over the water in Galveston, past and present. 

At 17:32, the sports segment starts with big news about the Dynamo. Stig also formally rebrands BBVA Stadium. Bill and Stig continue to watch the Astros and critique their recent performances. The segment ends with talk about Greenspoint Mall being sold possibly.

At 24:14, the show wraps up with Bill discussing a documentary he watched and Stig discusses a Sports Illustrated virtual reality bonus.

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Show 114 starts with some infrastructure problems and the editing purge continues. Stig then unfortunately starts the show off with a major-label beer. The pair then discuss what's coming up on the show.

At 3:44, Stig challenges the listeners to rate the show on iTunes. As part of the review, if you'd like to guess Bill's birth weight, feel free to. Stig and Bill then discuss the recent celebration of birth. Bill then mentions the one day branding of ESPNU to "The Ocho". Stig mentions a few of the less covered sports that aired that day. The Disney streaming startup is also pondered.

At 13:28, Bill gets annoyed by a Disney tweet. Stig talks a little about the craft brewing scene around the San Francisco Bay area and specifically Eight Bridge Brewing in Livermore, California. Bill talks about the state leaders blaming Texas' problems on big cities. 

At 21:10, Bill mentions the death of Mai's founder this past week. Stig ventures into a little discussion on the Taylor Swift trial which goes in a really bad direction. HEB grocery chain's expansion into a few areas is also discussed. 

At 27:50, The show wraps up with talk about the best food in the MLB. Stig mentions the upcoming Heights Brewery Bike Tour returning a bit too soon. Bill admits a mistake. The segment ends with what's new for the guys this week.

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Show 113 starts with a discussion about escaping Houston heat and the week countdown to Bill's birthday. 

At 3:10, the segment starts with the guys discussing which beers they are drinking this week. Stig briefly mentions the insect bite scale. The press secretary shake up and changes this week are mused about. Bill then talks about the chief of staff firing. 

At 13:39, Stig and Bill talk about Health Care vote and John McCain. 

At 21:11, Stig gets a Twitter reply! Stig questions Bill through his 50 years of crazy. A musical quiz to determine your age works for Stig, not for Bill. Then Bill tell about Styx trip to NASA.

At 32:10, the final segment starts with the military transgender ban. Stig and Bill then talk about the Gold Cup results and a little history of the tournament. The show wraps up with Bill and a new diner, Stig talks about the moon.

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Show 112 starts with Bill giving a little education on beer. Stig notes that there is no Italian collusion with the Java Muses.

At 4:02, Stig and Bill look at the details of the special legislative session for Texas. Included in the discussion is some of the Governor's special issues. The segment ends with a ranking of office rental space in the state.

At 12:58, in the business news segment, Bill notes the interesting problem the Rocket's sale includes. There is also a discussion on a few of the potential buyers of the team.

At 18:50, Stig mentions a new policy in cooperation between the city and sheriff's offices about field drug testing and a very large number of false positives and false confessions. On a lighter note, Bill explains an unwelcomed beer tasting.

At 25:10, the show wraps up with a sports segment including the recent Copa de Oro game at BBVA, a major Astros injury, and what's new for Bill and Stig.

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