Welcome to the debut of Altered Journeys! We’ve officially stepped out of the studio to bring you our first-ever "VlogCast". At the core, we are still the Altered Judgment crew you know and love, but we’re taking the conversation on the road.

In this series premiere, Joe and I tackle the Perkasie Ale Trail—exploring the town’s best breweries, one pint at a time. Stay tuned until the end to see Pat make his "perfectly timed" appearance at the finish line!

This is just the beginning of a new style of content for us. We’re moving, we’re tasting, and we’re bringing you along for the ride

Stops on the Trail:

The Perk

Free Will Brewing

The Ram

Mystic Ways

Van Lieu’s Brewing

COMING SOON: Don’t miss our next journey at the Perkasie Celtic Fest! ☘️

Altered Journeys: Perkasie Ale Trail Chapters:

00:00:12 - Intro & Where Are We?

00:02:27 - Stop 1: The Perk & Food Vlogger Vibes

00:06:21 - The Ultimate French Onion Soup & Cheese Pull

00:08:43 - The Walnut Street Wobble: Planning the Route

00:10:34 - Stop 2: Free Will Brewing (Cloud Farm Collab)

00:13:02 - Wrapping up at Free Will: Stout Talk & PA Liquor Laws

00:14:47 - Riffing: The Decline of DVDs & Movie Theater Experiences

00:24:19 - Stop 3: The Ram – Rooftop Views & Stairway Cardio

00:38:06 - Did We Just Talk to a Ghost? (Casper 2.0)

00:44:14 - The Unofficial Stop: Oldtown Restaurant & Tavern

00:46:14 - Stop 4: Mystic Ways Brewing – Meeting Wes & Alice in Wonderland Vibes

01:00:50 - Braving the Tundra: The Walk to the Promised Land

01:03:17 - Final Stop: Van Lieu’s Brewing & Spuddy Buddy Fries

01:14:10 - Pat Finally Arrives & Final Cheers

In This Episode:The Shot Heard 'Round the Studio: Watch as three grown men lose their dignity in real-time.The Pop Star Paradox: Our taste buds were so traumatized we somehow managed to confuse Rebecca Black with Carly Rae Jepsen. (We’re sorry, Carly. We’re sorry, Rebecca.)The Chicago Badge of Honor: Roasting the world’s most hated liqueur while acknowledging that we have finally earned our stripes.Colorful Commentary: We use every "distinguished" and "degenerate" word in our vocabulary to describe the aftertaste.🚨 CALL TO ACTION: SEND US YOUR WORST!Do you have a local "staple" food or drink that is absolutely horrific? Is there a regional delicacy that tastes like a dare? We want to try it.If you have a suggestion for the next thing we should subject ourselves to, reach out to us: 📧 Contact: alteredjudgement.com 📱 Socials: Tag us with your local "Malort equivalents."

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction & The Malort Setup

00:01:28 - Chicago History & Rights of Passage

00:03:09 - Philly vs. Chicago Sports Talk

00:03:55 - The Tasting: "Cheers Chicago"

00:04:41 - The Vile Aftermath

00:06:22 - The "Double Down"

00:08:11 - The Perfume & Battery Comparison

00:10:45 - Zero Redeeming Qualities

00:13:55 - Future Challenges & Closing Discussion

Welcome to a refined yet reckless session of the Altered Judgement podcast. In this episode, we lean into our new identity as Distinguished Degenerates—bringing you high-class commentary on the lowest-brow topics.From the historical accuracy of medieval cannabis to the structural integrity of toilet paper, Joe, Pat, and Alex dive deep into the things that truly matter. We also take a wild call from a bachelorette party and discuss the local legend, Nibs the Squirrel....and many other things that would make our mothers worry.

Distinguished Degenerates Chapters:

Episode Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro & Medical Warning

00:01:06 The "Distinguished" Theme & Swear Jar

00:02:17 Getting Started (Cannabis & Drinks)

00:04:14 Role Models Bit & Pre-Meme Entertainment

00:07:08 Bourbon & Van Lieu's Ember Beer Pairing

00:09:41 Conspiracy Cast Teaser & Triple H Promos

00:11:47 Nibs Next Door & Squirrel Content

00:15:29 The Puppet Challenge

00:18:21 Bachelorette Party Call-In (Live Karaoke)

00:25:05 The Public Restroom Toilet Paper Test

00:27:54 Bidets vs. Roman Poop Sponges

00:30:30 Cell Phone Outage & Reliability

00:33:48 Streaming Services vs. Cable's Comeback

00:37:44 Decline of Customer Service & Tipping Culture

00:41:31 Donut Wars: Yum Yum vs. Dunkin

00:42:51 Wawa vs. Sheetz Turf War

00:44:47 Gas Station Fried Chicken & Rising Costs

00:46:18 What Defines a "90s Kid"?

00:50:03 Closing & The $100 Charity Donation

00:52:31 Kill Lincoln & The Modern Ska Scene

00:55:24 Final Sign-off & Fourth Mic Update