The Luke & Rory Podcast: Recent Episodes
Luke Weaver & Rory Pitts
Welcome to Season 249 of America. ๐บ๐ธ Seems like every week, every day, and every hour thereโs a new twist and turn in the 2024 presidential election. ๐ฅ Letโs catch up on the latest. ๐คWe were wondering. . . whatโs the most useless information you memorized in school but donโt use today? ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธAlso, the year is halfway overโฆ what are your goals to finish the year strong? ๐๐ปPlus, we share some big news that may change your life forever! ๐ฅฒ So, grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and let's start the show! ๐๏ธโโจ
What a week it's been! ๐ฒ We've lost some iconic figures โ the star of a classic horror movie, a beloved sex therapist, a fitness guru, and a famous TV witch. Plus, there was an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.And that's just the weekend! ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธLet's fill our cups with coffee (or something stronger) and have a conversation about whatโs going on in the world. โ๏ธ๐
๐๏ธ Hey folks, weโre back! ๐ Itโs been a busy couple of weeks since our last Luke & Rory Show with our 2024 high school graduates. Weโve had a presidential debate, celebrated Independence Day, and boy, itโs been nearly 100 degrees out there the last few days. The world doesnโt stop just because we take a break. ๐ณ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐So, join us as we catch up with each other and, more importantly, catch up with YOU! Donโt miss out โ weโve got a lot to talk about! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! โ๏ธ๐ถ
๐ Hey everyone! Life moves pretty fast, and you donโt want to miss today's show! ๐๏ธ We're featuring our two Class of 2024 graduates, Maddy Weaver & Ryan Pitts. ๐ We'll dive into what high school was like for them โ the ups, the downs, and everything in between. ๐ How special was graduation day? We'll find out!And just like that, weโll chat about their plans for the future โ college, careers, who knows? ๐But we canโt do this without you! We need your questions, your comments, and your curiosity. So, come join us. If you donโt stop and watch The Luke & Rory Show once in a while, you could miss it. ๐ถ Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! โ๏ธ #ClassOf2024 #GraduationDay #FuturePlans #TheLukeAndRoryShow ๐๐ฌ
Oi! Listen up, folks! Today's show is gonna be a bit different. ๐๏ธ We're postponing the graduate show with Ryan and Maddy, so we're left with nothin' to talk about. We mean, weโll figure somethin' out, but we need you lot to guide the show. ๐ฃ๏ธ Got somethin' on your mind? Questions, topics, anything you want us to chat about โ bring it on! This showโs all about you today. Let's make it a good one, yeah? Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ๏ธ๐ถ
Well, howdy y'all! We got ourselves a rootin' tootin' episode of The Luke & Rory Show, and itโs gonna be a real humdinger! ๐๏ธFirst off, we gotta give a big ol' shoutout to Maddy, whoโs graduatin' from Puyallup High School this Saturday! ๐ Ainโt that just the bee's knees? We're mighty proud of ya, Maddy!Now, here's a doozy โ have yโall heard 'bout them Gen Zers bringin' their parents to job interviews? ๐งโ๐ผ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Well, weโre gonna dive right into that one and see what's what.And, oh boy, do we have a treat for you! We're gonna be readin' some downright hilarious angry Yelp reviews โ get ready for a belly laugh! ๐๐ฝ๏ธBut hold your horses, 'cause it donโt stop there! Luke went ahead and challenged me to watch Ted Lasso, and let me tell ya, I've got some thoughts! โฝ Hear what I've got to say about everyone's favorite optimistic coach.And donโt forget, we wanna hear from yโall โ your comments, questions, and whatever else pops into your noggin! ๐ฃ๏ธSo grab your favorite cup of coffee, and let's have a rip-roarin' good time on The Luke & Rory Show! โ๏ธ๐ถ
๐ First up, we'll be recapping Ryan's graduation โ a proud moment for the whole fam! ๐๐จโ๐ Then, hold onto your hats, folks, because we've got some breaking news: music artists are canceling shows and tours left and right! ๐ต๐ฑ We'll be diving into the details and exploring what this means for the music industry. Speaking of bombshells, there's a lawsuit brewing that could shake the NFL to its core โ you won't want to miss our take on this developing story! ๐๐ฅ And of course, we'll be opening up the floor to your burning questions in our Ask Us Anything segment. ๐ฅ๐ฃ๏ธ Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started!! โ๏ธ๐ถ
Rory is gonna share his thoughts on the Billy Joel concert from last Friday โ itโs still rock and roll to him! ๐ธ We'll also take a trip down memory lane and chat about some of the best concerts we've ever been to. ๐ถ We'll wrap up our Memorial Day reflections โ sharing stories and honoring the day. ๐บ๐ธ Weโll ask the big question: where have all the May blockbuster movies gone? ๐ฅ And, weโll celebrate the first of two big high school graduations in our families this upcoming month โ Rory's son Ryan is graduating this Saturday โ a real piano man moment! ๐ So donโt go changing โ grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us for all the fun and music talk! โ๐น
We'll be delving into the upcoming Memorial Day, its true importance, and the do's and don'ts of observing it properly. ๐บ๐ธ We'll also be discussing the best Greatest Hits albums of all time. ๐ถ And don't forget our 2024 Peanut Butter Food Drive update โ there's just over a week to go. ๐ฅ Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! By order of the freakin' Peaky Blinders. ๐๏ธโ
Join us for a fantastic lineup this morning: recapping Motherโs Day weekend, diving into the Seahawks football schedule , discussing Harrison Butkerโs "controversial" commencement speech, and, of course, whatever else pops out of our pie holes. Grab your cup of coffee and let's started!
We get a late start on today's episode as Luke doesn't make a reservation, Rory loses his mind, and the sun keeps shinning outdoors! Rory talks about the family vacation, Luke's family is a M.A.S.H. unit, peanut butter food drive is in full swing, and some talk about the college campus protests. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started!
We've missed you all and can't wait to catch up on everything we've been up to over the past few weeks. Plus, we have a special treat in store โ we'll be joined by a special guest for a bit of fun and chatter! Get ready for some laughs, updates, and good times. Tune in and let's make today's show one to remember! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started!
๐ We've got a lineup of topics that'll keep you glued to your seats. ๐ First up, we'll be recapping all the fun Easter activities from the weekend! ๐ฐโ๏ธ Then, we'll shed some light on the upcoming solar eclipse happening on Monday and discuss just how much of this celestial spectacle we'll be able to see. ๐โจ And speaking of seeing things differently, we'll dive into how Gen Z is embracing more trade jobs โ a refreshing perspective! ๐ง๐ผ Finally, we'll wrap up with some thoughtful reflections on how our nation can inch closer to returning back to some semblance of normalcy. ๐บ๐ธ๐ญ You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! ๐๏ธโ๏ธ
We'll discuss the former Washington State athletic director making waves by slithering over to the UW, we'll look into why as of last night the Mariners Opening Day isn't completely sold out. Plus, we'll debate who deserves a spot on the Seattle Sports Mt. Rushmore โ get ready for some heated discussions! As always, we'll also be diving into YOUR topics and questions. Grab your smoking hot cup of coffee and let's get started!
Exciting episode alert! Join us as we tackle some burning questions. Should TikTok be banned? Find out as we dive into this controversial topic. Plus, we'll explore what your music taste says about your personality. And don't forget โ March Madness begins today! Get ready for some bracket madness and predictions. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! ๏ธ
We have a hometown hero joining us as our special guest! We're thrilled to welcome Dan Davis, a fellow NMHS Bulldog and the Co-Owner of Kitsap Comics and Games, as well as Kitsap Great Escape in Silverdale! Dan will be sharing the inspiring journey of how both businesses came to life, along with the incredible work Kitsap Great Escape is doing to support our military community in the area. Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with nostalgia and community pride! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started!
๐๐ฎ Get ready for an EPIC episode of The Luke & Rory Show! ๐
We're thrilled to announce that our special guest is none other than, Jon Pitts from Bringus Studios! ๐ฎโจ Jon is a mastermind behind video game console mods and creates mind-blowing gaming content on his YouTube channel. ๐น๏ธJoin us as we delve into Jon's incredible journey, from hobbyist to full-time career, and explore the fascinating world of gaming innovation. ๐ You won't want to miss this electrifying episode! โก Grab your coffee and let's get started! ๐๏ธโ
Apparently we're not done with February yet! Join us for this special BIRTHDAY LEAP DAY episode of The Luke & Rory Show as we celebrate Luke's 11th birthday! ๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐๐ We'll chat about what's cool and what stinks about being born on Leap Day. It's not every week we have a special Leap Day birthday boy on the show, so hop on and be a part of the fun!! Grab your favorite birthday coffee and let's get started!
Let's dive into Ryan's journey from the Tacoma Rainiers to the Blues, and get the inside scoop on what it's like working for an NHL team. You won't want to miss this exclusive interview! ๐๏ธ Grab your steaming hot cup of coffee and let's get started! โ๐ถ
Let's chat about the winners & losers from the BIG GAME in Las Vegas on Sunday! What were your favorite commercials, and which ones stunk?! Home Sweet Love Nest contest recap. What are you giving up or doing for Lent? And a new tool were making available for home sellers in 2024. Grab your AWESOME Luke & Rory coffee mugs and let's get started!!
We'll dive deep into his work with girls's and women's basketball and how he's making a difference in the lives of many young ladies. Big game happening this Sunday in Las Vegas. . . we make our picks. Plus, we pay tribute to the late great Toby Keith and share some of our favorites songs. Grab your Red Solo Cup and let's get started!
Seahawks' new coach โ game-changer alert! ๐ Excited? Let's break it down! Gen Z in the workforce: whiners or do they have a point?! ๐ผ Dive into the shifts with us. First job after moving out โ share your stories! ๐ ๐ฌ ๐ค Taylor Swift: threat or distraction? Let's discuss! Plus, introducing our "Love Nest Photo Contest ๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ผโโค๏ธโ๐จ๐ผ" โ snap a pic with your love for a chance to win a $100 dinner gift card! ๐๐ณโค๏ธ
Have we seen the last of Sports Illustrated? ๐ Let's chat about music and how it's the soundtrack of our lives. Also, Rachel Helser Weaver will join us for a quick home lending update. ๐ฐ Plus, we'll share about a new and exciting Valentine's Day promotion for a chance to win a dinner! โค๏ธ Grab your favorite coffee mug with some liquid gold and let's get started!! ๐๏ธโ
We've got a packed agenda with updates on the college football coaching carousel ๐, a heartfelt spotlight on Maddy Weaver's senior night in girls' basketball at Puyallup High School ๐, a look into the streaming-cutting trend ๐บโ๏ธ, and a Q&A where we answer YOUR questions! ๐ค๐ข Grab your favorite cup of coffee and let's get started! โ๐๏ธโ
Holy smokes! What a week. . . Seahawks miss the playoffs, Huskies stumble in the National Championship game, Pete Carroll & Bill Belichick fired, and Nick Saban retires from football. Today's show is going to be sports heavy so grab your favorite energy and let's get started!
We're back after a self-imposed "break"! It's a New Year so let's talk goals! There's college football playoff madness in the bowl games, plus a certain team from the state of Washington is playing for something. ๐ Wait until you hear the story about the single mother who had the DRIVEWAY stolen from her home for sale! Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started!
Peaky Blinders and Yellowstone chat, Tiger Wood's career is over, addicts getting Booty Bumps in Seattle, the Mariners are still a hot mess, and should biological men participate in women's sports? Grab your Electric Coffeehouse java and let's get started!
Special Guest Andrew Long! Did you survive the Snowpocalypse?! A controversial radio icon has died. What are you giving up or doing extra for Lent? And an update on Luke's amazing family story! Grab your Electric Coffee House java and let's get started!
Welcome to the Snowpocalypse! Let's simply BS today about nothing important whatsoever!! Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Do promises mean anything any more? The world lost Screech this past week. Favorite shows from our childhood. Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Is it time for society to detox from technology? The Super Bowl is all set in Tampa. Where were you 35 years ago today? And Luke shares an amazing story about family! Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Sad news to report this morning about a show regular. Now there are 46. Where can America go from here? And we talk about "old" QBs retiring. Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Politics light today. Is journalism dead? Winds and floods in the PNW. And 1-Star reviews! Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Protests at the Capital yesterday. Join us as we vent about politics in our country and try to work through "the divide" that the media has created. Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started.
Join us with Special Guests Maddy, Joey, and Drew! Let's all come together and push 2020 out the door. Maddy & Joey share their perspectives on what's been going on this year. And we'll chat about what we expect in 2021. Grab your Proctor-Silex coffee let's get started!
Bringing some Grinch-like attitude while trying to stay Cindy Lou-Who innocent. Help us find a little holiday cheer to end the year a little stronger. Grab your favorite holiday muffin & coffee combo and let's get started!
Join us for some holiday fun as we kick politics to the curb this week and simply have a jolly ol' time. Grab your festive cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Post-Thanksgiving wrap-up. Baby, it's COVID when you gather inside. Family Christmas traditions. And your comments! Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Where in the world is Gov. Inslee? Thoughts about WA Shutdown 2.0. Why Hallmark Christmas movies are the worst. And what are we most thankful for in this hot mess of a year? Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Alex Trebek joins Sean Connery in heaven. Is Joe Biden REALLY the President-Elect? More cases of Covid-19, but are we over-reacting? And Inslee might leave us? Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Special Guest Drew Long!!! The election isn't over yet. . . is anyone really surprised? We talk hockey and the new Seattle Kraken. Plus, some of the best Boston-based movies evah! Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Special guest Charles Hixenbaugh Jr.!!! Luke is back from wrestling with deer. Less than one week until election day. Halloween in COVID-19 times. And how are you going to finish 2020 strong? Grab your cowboy coffee and let's get started!
Election Day is less than two weeks--have you voted yet? The home market is brutal for buyers. . . tips on not giving up. And what fashion trend should come back? Grab your adult non-alcoholic beverage as well as non-show sponsored coffee and let's get started!
What is the one pumpkin spice item you've tried that was horrible? Near misses with animals out in the wild. We read some 1-Star Reviews and answer your questions. Grab your Cowboy Kent Coffee and let's get started!
RIP Eddie Van Halen. . . greatest guitar player of our lifetime? When was the last time you cried? At what point did you know childhood was over? And what is the best thing about fall? Enter the politics-free zone, grab your regular coffee, and let's get started!
Let's talk about two grumpy old men. . . no, not us. Bring your attitude and your thoughts. Grab your Cowboy Kent Coffee โ and let's get started!
RIP RBG, WWE for the SCOTUS, and WTF with everything else going on. Another week of amazement in 2020! Grab your Cowboy Kent Coffee and let's get started!
NFL Opening Weekend numbers not too high if your last name isn't Brady. Sawant is bleeding the Seattle citizens of their tax dollars. And, your COVID-19 update from Pierce County's unofficial experts! Grab your Cowboy Kent Coffee and let's get started!
Fire all over the Pierce County area--Luke shares a personal story from Graham, the NFL starts tonight and do you care?, plus we remember the 19th anniversary of 9/11. Grab your Peet's coffee OR White Russian and let's get started!
Rory's back from vacation and is only here so he doesn't get fined. Join us as we catch up on the crazy events over the past week, as well as answer all your questions. Grab your Peet's and let's get started!
It's Rory's turn to miss the show and enjoy some vacation time. So, for the very first time ever Luke has a special guest: Rachel Helser-Weaver! Listen as these two talk about life, loans, the world, and dealing with Luke. ย Grab your joe and let's go!
Luke's back from vacation, yet Rory is already checked out for his! Join us as we catch up on Luke's time in ID as well as discuss this week's hot topics. Grab your black kettle of cowboy and let's get started!
Luke's on vacation this week so Rory is flying SOLO! College football isn't going to happen. . . oh wait, it is?! Police chief in Seattle resigns. Biden picks Harris as his running mate. Plus, your questions answered! Grab your black kettle of cowboy โ and let's get started!
Luke flew back from Arkansas yesterday. . . and his arms are tired! ๐ซ NBA restarts the 2019-20 ๐ season tonight while the baseball season is in jeopardy. โพ๐ท Feds leave Portland, the sounds of Semisonic get played earlier in bars in WA ๐บ, and your questions answered! Grab your cup of ๐ค coffee and let's get started! โ
Luke is LIVE from the home state of the Clintons! It's time to "Release the Kraken"! MLB starts tonight and the Mariners are already eliminated from the playoffs. The fall is going to look real different in our country. Grab your French Press dark roast โ and let's get started!
Washington is retiring the Redskins, describe movies as boring as possible, no Roses on New Years Day, Kanye is out, and your questions answered. Rory is going solo today as Luke is heading off the grid. Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
COVID-19 shuts down the Washington State Fair this year. WNBA players ask for an owner to be removed for comments about the BLM organization. Molly Moons is telling police no guns with their ice cream. Enjoying the liquid sunshine and coming to you LIVE from Weaver Woods! Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
We talk about our new hobbies of cigars and homemade high-proof liquor. What happens in our country if the NFL doesn't return in the fall and the impact on our economy? Follow-up discussion on the book, "White Fragility" and different views on the content. Our take on turning off the national media and only focusing on local news. Plus, how are all the things happening in 2020 effecting our kids and their mental health? Don't miss this fun episode from Weaver Woods in Graham, WA! Grab your coffee and let's get started!!
We're talking about masks! We're talking about statues... We ain't talking about Phase 3! We're talking about real life, man! Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
Coronavirus updates, cancel culture movements and viewpoint discrimination can backfire for businesses, another case of white police officers shooting a black man, learning more about our American history threw the eyes of slaves & indigenous people, and understanding what Juneteenth is and why more people don't know about it. Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
We're back in a coffee shop! Race relations, Confederate flags, statues & memorials, removing old movies, we cover everything and still barely touch the surface of the last few weeks. Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
Special Guest Darryl Howard! We have an honest discussion about recent events in our nation: systematic racism, police brutality, protests, and what needs to change. We can no longer hide and think this evil will disappear because it "doesn't affect white people". There needs to be a change in hearts in order for real change to take place. Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started! โ
Special Guest Will Friedner joins the show. There is a new trend happening in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana that might result in a new housing boom. Plus, we get an update on the loosening of lockdown restrictions in Montana. Grab your light roast cup of freshly ground coffee and let's get started! โ
Let's head down memory lane and talk grunge music, Almost LIVE!, and growing up in the 90s. Grab your flannel and cup of freshly ground coffee and let's get started! โ
Special Guest Dustin Brohm! Does it matter how you make your coffee? Should the government start paying you every month until COVID-19 ends? Will sports come back quicker because of the almighty dollar? Grab your cup of freshly ground coffee and let's get started! โ
What is going on in the world?! ๐ฑ Lynching, masks, contact tracing, more stimulus money possibly coming.....oh my! Allow us to bring some sanity to your world today OR downright ridiculousness! Grab your cup of caffeinated mud and let's get started! โ
Special Guest Host Amy Tiemeyer joins the show! What events has Coronavirus canceled, suspended, or flat out rescheduled? Times are tough at the Disney empire as Cinderella's castle is being downgraded to a fifth-story apartment in NY. Share your funny story of an aggressive animal you've encountered. Bring your questions! Grab your coffee grinder and fresh beans and make a warm โ and let's get started!
Special Guest David Magruder joins the show from America's heartland! Costco requires you to dress like a bandit and your questions answered! Grab your French Press dark roast โ and let's get started!
Special Guest Rick Gonzalez joins the show from Florida! No NFL draft from Vegas yet the show will go on. How have people taken advantage of society during this "stay home" order? What new habit have you created that will stay with you? Grab your dark roast โ and let's get started!
We're less than 2 weeks away from "stay home, stay safe" deadline--what's next? ๐คทโโ๏ธ NFL Draft this week will be like none ever before. ๐ And of course we answer your questions! Grab your favorite flavored โ and let's get started!
Place your bets... when will the restrictions be lifted in WA? ๐คทโโ๏ธ Let's take a musical trip to the 90s with Christian Rock! โ๐จ๐ปโ๐ค Share your good news during this "stay home" order, and bring your questions for the guys! ๐ง๐ป๐จ๐ป Grab your flavored โ and let's get started!
Special Guest Neil Mathweg! How was your Easter? Have you received your coronavirus stimulus check yet? What is Massive Agent Rise? And your questions for the Godfather of the Snappack! Grab your medium roast โ and let's get started!
The Democrats soothed the Bern, how COVID-19 is creating some historic numbers, college graduations take a hit with "social distancing", and we answer your questions! Grab your corona-free coffee and let's get started!!
Join us with Special Guest, George Wonica from Staten Island, NY! Let's get an update on the 'rona in NYC. MLB is thinking about playing all games in Arizona?! The governor has shut down on-site school for the rest of the school year. Plus, we'll randomly pick a viewer who leaves a comment to get a special gift prize!! Grab your drink and let's get started!!!
Join us with Special Guest Greg Boyko! Let's talk about week 437 of the "stay home, stay safe" order. We reminisce about "the good ol' days". Discuss creating mental & physical toughness in kids. And fight with Greg's microphone! Grab your French Press Coffee and let's get started!
How are you surviving the Coronavirusgedden? What are some ways that you'll change after all this is over? Plans for the weekend during the "stay home, stay safe" order? Grab your BulletProof Coffee and let's get started!
How's everyone dealing with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order from the governor? What are the things your missing with everything being canceled? Homeschooling goes into week 3 for a lot of families. Will this pandemic cause us to be forever changed once life goes back to normal? Grab your social-distance coffee and let's get started!
Is the media causing fear & panic? What are your thoughts on the national and local response? Highlighting the good we're seeing out there. Plus, how's everyone hanging in there? Grab your sanitized coffee cup and sock filter joe and let's get started!
Special St. Patrick's Day Show! โ๏ธ Hang in there coronavirus preppers, we'll get through this together! ๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ป๐ฅฐ๐
Well, coronavirus mania has finally hit the show! How are you dealing with the pandemic? Sports, theater, concerts, church have all been canceled! What's next?! Let's enjoy some social-distancing therapy with a cup of coffee!
What's been bugging everyone lately? No water? No toilet paper? No masks? Or maybe it's how spring is teasing? Grab your coronavirus-free coffee and let's get started!
Special guest Heidi Brower! The stock market is catching the flu. We say goodbye to Mamba & Mambacita. Utah did WHAT?! And we get an update on Heidi's adoption story. Grab your coffee and tissues and let's get started!
Rory's fasting update, some updates on controversial topics, watching the world Bern, and what grinds your gears. Hey, we're late so let's get started!
Happy Valentine's Day Eve! What are your plans? Should schools get rid of grades? Guess who's running for WA governor? Kaep is doing a memoirโdo you care? Grab your loud cup of coffee and let's get started!
Coming to you LIVE from egghole in Kent! Join us with special guest Paul Nicholas Carlson as we talk about everything! Grab your "Friends with Benedicts" and let's get started!
Chaos in Seattle, proud dad moments, fender-bender update, movies that make us cry, and your questions! Grab your special coffee mug and let's get started!
Did you survive Snowpocalypse? House is moving peaches to the Senate. Seahawks get freezed out of the playoffs. Grab your coffee and join us with special guest Bethany Norman from Acquire Marketing Inc!
Hilariousness at the Golden Globes, Middle East madness, winter wonderland in the Northwest this week? Grab your keto-friendly coffee and let's get started!
Happy New Year! 2019 recap, as well as your goals for the new year! Grab your coffee and let's get started!