Shaffer RULES Podcast

About Shaffer RULES Podcast

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.

Publisher

Brian Shaffer and Corey Shaffer

Category

music · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Dec 2025

Latest episode

26 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Sept 2026

   SR020 - Part 2: Dick Koozies, Schenley Whiskey & Dr. Dirty

   The wheels officially come off in Part 2 of Episode 20 — and Zach Guyer joins the chaos. The crew picks up right where Part 1 left off with one of the strangest craft-fair discoveries imaginable before heading down a seemingly endless collection of conversational rabbit holes. Brian brings in the Find of the Week, a vintage Schenley whiskey decanter discovered in Warren, PA, which launches a conversation about the history of the Schenley Distillery, old liquor bottles, Western Pennsylvania history, and a mysterious vintage bottle of Schenley vodka that may eventually make its way into the studio. Then things get musical. Brian introduces the guys to Adriano Celentano's bizarre 1970s song designed to sound like English while actually being complete gibberish. Somehow that leads to Belgian music charts, The Three Degrees, 1970s music, TV shows named after food, and yet another collection of completely unnecessary facts. The guys also tackle: • Zach's official introduction to the podcast • The infamous broken studio chair • The best wings around Western Pennsylvania • Iron City / IC Light appreciation • Vodka, gin and dirty martinis • Vintage liquor and Schenley Distillery history • Adriano Celentano's famous nonsense song • The Three Degrees and 1970s music • Baseball, umpires and automated strike zones • Everybody's personal Strike Three call • Pittsburgh Pirates frustration • And the moment the show has been building toward…Dr. Dirty. Justin Clark explains how he discovered comedian and musician John Valby — better known as Dr. Dirty — and how Valby's outrageously inappropriate songs became part of years of parties, road trips, campfires and questionable karaoke performances. If you like podcasts that begin in one place and somehow end up somewhere completely different, this episode is Shaffer RULES in its natural habitat. WARNING: This episode contains explicit language, adult humor and material that is definitely not suitable for kids. Like, follow and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. #ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #Episode20 #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #WesternPA #PennsylvaniaPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #Schenley #SchenleyDistillery #DrDirty #JohnValby #MusicTrivia #70sMusic #PittsburghPirates #ICLight #PodcastLife

2. 

   22 Aug 2026

   SR020 - Part 1: Clarkie in the House: Whiskey, VHS & Rock & Roll

   Justin “Clarkie” Clark is in the house — and it doesn't take long for Episode 20 to go completely off the rails. In Part 1, we catch up after a busy weekend of live music, talk about getting older when simply jumping off a stage or climbing down from something suddenly requires a dismount strategy, and hear about Clarkie's illustrious karaoke career — including the time he dressed up as Billy Joel for a competition. For the Pour of the Week, we're keeping it local with Continental Cherry Corn Whiskey from Homer City, PA. At 90 proof, the cherry-infused whiskey gets a surprisingly enthusiastic response from a guy who claims he doesn't even like whiskey. Then an old VHS tape sends us down the ultimate nostalgia rabbit hole. We remember when Friday night meant actually driving to the video store, wandering the aisles, fighting over new releases, renting VHS tapes from grocery stores and convenience stores, paying late fees, and — of course — getting charged because somebody forgot to BE KIND, REWIND. We remember the old-school popcorn makers with the butter melting through the top, the disappointment of ending up with a soggy bowl, Jiffy Pop, microwave popcorn, stovetop popcorn, and the questionable trick of putting a cup of water in the microwave first to supposedly make better popcorn. By the end of it, one thing is clear: WET POPCORN SUCKS! Along the way, we get into: Clarkie's karaoke competition credentials and questionable Billy Joel wardrobe Cannabis Fest and one unforgettable crocheted purchase The Pour of the Week: Continental Cherry Corn Whiskey Margaritas, Modelo and why the beer bottle should stay OUT of the drink The ongoing #GregBrownGotToGo campaign Moovies, Video Update, Vickie's Video and the glory days of VHS rentals Video stores, arcades and renting entire video game systems Jiffy Pop, microwave popcorn and why WET POPCORN SUCKS Pet Sematary, Stephen King and the horror movies that actually freaked us out Getting older, gray hair, sore bodies and planning your dismount Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson and the two eras of AC/DC Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, Slash, 311, Eddie Money and the music we grew up with Whether today's ticket prices are worth it for legendary bands past their prime The Rolling Stones proving that sometimes the old guys can still absolutely deliver It's nostalgia, whiskey, music, questionable stories and three guys trying to remember exactly how things happened 30 years ago. This is Shaffer RULES. Grab a drink, hit that Dubby button, and enjoy another ridiculous, honest, and music-filled ride with the Shaffer RULES Podcast. Like, comment, and subscribe, and share the show with a friend. #ShafferRULES #ShafferRULESPodcast #Podcast #Maono #MaonoPD200W #DubbyEnergy #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #JustinClark #GenX #GenXNostalgia #80sKids #90sKids #VHS #VideoStore #BeKindRewind #RockAndRoll #ClassicRock #ACDC #Aerosmith #GunsNRoses #Slash #RollingStones #Whiskey #PourOfTheWeek #PennsylvaniaPodcast #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPennsylvania #KittanningPA #WetPopcornSucks

3. 

   5 Aug 2026

   SR019 - Part 2: Taint Bacon, Strike Three & the Irish Goodbye

   The Shaffer RULES crew is finally back—after Brian forgets to hit record and loses ten minutes of what was undoubtedly million-dollar podcast content. In Part 2 of Episode 19, Corey shares his collection of vintage Eljer miniature toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and other pieces of Ford City history now available at Shaff’s Emporium and Woodworks. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into some highly questionable entrepreneurial concepts involving peach gummies, buckets of gummies, and the potential launch of the world’s first taint bacon gummy empire. The guys also introduce a possible new tradition for podcast guests: demonstrating their signature strike-three call. That leads to stories about umpiring, wooden bats, altered bats, changing high school baseball equipment rules, and the challenge of surviving a youth softball game that refuses to end. Later, the conversation covers the Pittsburgh Pirates, the ongoing campaign against Greg Brown, legendary outfield arms, college fraternity memories, old-school marijuana runs, whether it is better to be called “boss” or “chief,” and the art of the Irish goodbye. Dane also discusses his upcoming wedding, while the crew explains why local sponsorships are important to the future of the podcast—including equipment upgrades, remote broadcasts, live events, and the creation of more locally focused media content. As always, expect adult humor, unfiltered conversations, questionable ideas, and stories that probably should not have been recorded. Topics include: Vintage Eljer collectibles and Ford City history Shaff’s Emporium and Woodworks Ball maxing and other terrible internet trends Peach gummies and questionable candy concepts The return of Fritzy’s taint bacon Signature umpire strike-three calls Little League baseball and softball stories Wooden bats, altered bats, and bat technology Pittsburgh Pirates commentary The campaign to fire Greg Brown College fraternity memories “Boss” versus “Chief” Irish goodbyes and party exit strategies Podcast sponsorships and future live content Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains explicit language, sexual humor, drug references, and mature subject matter. Follow, like, subscribe, and share the Shaffer RULES Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify. #ShafferRULESPodcast #ShafferRULES #PodcastComedy #ComedyPodcast #UnfilteredPodcast #AdultHumor #PittsburghPodcast #WesternPennsylvania #KittanningPA #ArmstrongCountyPA #FordCityPA #LocalPodcast #BaseballPodcast #PittsburghPirates #Umpire #IrishGoodbye #PodcastGuests #LocalHistory #SupportLocalPodcasts

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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