In this episode of The Gripe, Stitch and Rick tumble back into a world that feels both impossibly distant and instantly familiar as they discuss drive‑ins on summer nights, matinee tickets bought with two quarters, birthday cards heavy with taped change, and the unmistakable sound of your mother yelling your name across the neighborhood because dinner was ready. Through stories that are funny, raw, and deeply human, we explore how simple life once felt, how much the world has changed, and why those small moments still hit us right in the chest. From station wagons backed up on grassy hills to movie theaters that let you stay all day, this conversation is a reminder of what we’ve lost, what we’ve kept, and what we’re still trying to hold onto. This conversation is nostalgia with teeth. It's honest, warm, and full of the kind of memories that shape who we become.

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In this episode of THE GRIPE w/ Stitch & Rick, the guys dive into a wide‑open conversation comparing life today with the world they grew up in. They start with cars. Simple machines in the 70s versus the high‑tech “computers on wheels” of today before shifting into the chaos of the modern internet, social media, and the rise of CashApp culture. Stitch shares memories of paying bills the old‑fashioned way, while Rick admits he’s still riding with Yahoo email like it’s 1999.

The conversation takes a hilarious turn when Stitch talks about his son’s Navy orders to Japan, which leads to stories from Stitch’s own overseas adventures involving sake, Mojo, and questionable decisions. Things escalate when the guys break down the MD 20/20 “challenge” and debate whether today’s kids could survive the drinks (and the playgrounds) their generation grew up with. It’s nostalgic, funny, and full of the kind of honesty only these two can deliver.

Welcome to THE GRIPE!

And don't forget to check out my other Podcast "Yammerin' with Stitch Mainville" which can be found on all your favorite podcast platforms!

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In this heartfelt and humorous episode of The Gripe, Stitch and Rick kick things off with a tasting of 119‑proof Ponfeigh Pennsylvania Rye, sparking a lively debate about the differences between rye, whiskey, Scotch, and bourbon. What begins as a lighthearted conversation about drinks quickly deepens into a reflection on fathers, family influence, and the lessons that shaped them into the men they are today. Stitch shares the emotional story of discovering a book called Your Father’s Story and deciding to fill it out himself and creating a three‑generation legacy in black, blue, and red ink.

As the conversation unfolds, the guys explore memories of their parents, the values they were taught, and the ways those lessons show up in their own lives. From videotaped conversations with Stitch’s father to Rick’s reflections on being raised by a strong, capable mother, the episode blends nostalgia, humor, and honesty. The show wraps with a bourbon‑and‑mango‑nectar experiment, a shared shot of Angel’s Envy, and plans to visit a Pittsburgh distillery and ending the episode the same way it began: two men talking, laughing, and remembering what matters.

Welcome to THE GRIPE!

And don't forget to check out my other Podcast "Yammerin' with Stitch Mainville" which can be found on all your favorite podcast platforms!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2062633