Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll

Craig is off to film something new in New York with Paige but first hops on with Nick to catch up. The guys catch up and discuss Craig's new venture in Nashville and SDS. The conversation then moves to the state of the world and why Craig, to the skepticism of Paige, thinks he'd make a good President. Lastly, Craig closes it out with an update on his bee-keeping adventure.

Wedding season has started which has Austen listing cool type things he has seen and may want at his wedding...whenever that may be. From a tattoo parlor to a cool location, his list is ever-growing. Speaking of tattoos, the guys then start to talk about where and what they might get their first tattoo. How many of our besties are tattoo people? Lastly, Austen shares some upcoming trips and how happy he is to have someone to share them with now.

Nick shares with Austen with who he thinks which celebrity the latter could be related to. Austen then talks about what he has been up to and winds up spending time talking about his family and how he could be on the brink of starting a turf war. The guys end the show talking about some recent dreams and some newish Charleston recs for everyone coming down for vacations this spring and summer.

Who else things moving sucks? Craig and Nick are discussing how much of a pain it is and how different it is depending on where you live. Craig then discusses how much Sewing Down South has grown since the past few years and some of the messages he has gotten from people seeing the displays in Kroger(s). They then talk about some of the new shows they are watching as Craig shares his interest with Nick on how he would like to see the behind the scenes of cooking and other competition type shows.

Do you think Paige would move to space with Craig? Well, that is exactly what Craig and Nick are discussing. First, they talk about how certain businesses took off when others failed and laugh about how a certain thing has changed over the years. The guys then discuss all things space from Aliens, the Moon landing, and being a Starship Captain.

 

Craig and Austen are currently "busy" for a little bit so as mentioned, some episodes may be split up.

Craig is recapping his Napa trip with Austen as they laugh about how well they actually know wine. They then laugh and talk about all the fun and interesting people he met Halls charity food and wine event. Craig then gives Austen a tease at some new Sewing Down South lines as this week finally kicks off the Kroger launch after over a year of planning. The boys then debate a case in Nebraska about who is in the right when it came to a lady getting free gas. Legal or not legal and would you have done it or shared with them the glitch.

It is Masters week so the guys start out by talking golf and sharing some of their fun stories, some of which may talk about some bans. The guys then talk about what they have going on this weekend as Craig is off to Napa as a celebrity judge for a charity wine and food competition for our friends at Hall Wine.

Craig and Austen discuss some of the superstitions around eclipses and some of the funny memes that Austen has seen that reminded him immediately of Craig. The boys than discuss being sick on vacation and how Craig keeps ordering different foods to figure out what he can taste. The guys also go back and forth on some other varying topics before answering a few bestie questions.

Pool season is upon us and Craig and Austen are talking about when it is time to open them up and start enjoying the warm weather. This then leads to a conversation about the sport of diving and how it may actually be more fun to watch it at the lower levels than the Olympic levels. Craig then shares with Austen his most recent travel nightmare as he discusses how he and Paige were trapped in turbulence for almost 45 minutes.

Craig is venting how much he hates April Fools by sharing a couple of examples of how he has been "fooled". The guys laugh as he shares about an undiscovered school mystery to an innocent drink promo. Craig then tells Austen about the phenonium of foreign accent syndrome and how crazy it is. This of course leads into some of the dumb ways the guys have tried to pick up women when they were younger.

Craig is in New York with Paige who is providing some running commentary as Craig and Austen debate the time to drink an espresso martini. The guys then discuss the serial punching that is happening in NYC and what to do if you get trapped in a sinking car. Craig and Austen then laugh at Craig's reverse uno moment on the most recent episode of Summer House.

Katie Kroll finally makes her first appearance on the podcast as she guest hosts the first half of this Tuesday's episode. Austen and her talk book clubs and how they got into doing their specialty cocktails at family functions. After the break, Katie and Austen discuss her "fun"-employment as she shares what it is like being laid off and what she plans on doing. Austen also gives a sneak peak to one of his hopes for the new bar menu at BTW.

The guys are not split up. Craig, Austen and Nick laugh at the miscommunication which leads to Craig raging, against, well rage bait. The guys also discuss their brackets before diving into Craigs Harry Potter journey. Austen laughs at all of Craigs takes and how slow it is taking him to watch.

Austen had date night and Craig had an SDS photo shoot, so the boys were forced to be split up. Austen and Nick start out by talking about Craig getting sucked into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and how funny some of his takes our. They then discuss the conspiracies around the royals and discuss the coming of March Madness.

Craig continues the royal talk when he joins Nick later and the 2 start to give levels to types of conspiracies, from being yes man to thinking that world is flat.

Ben Soffer, from Spritz Society and co-host of the "Good Guys" podcast, joins Craig and Austen for an engaging discussion. The trio delves into various topics, from debating the advantages of living down south versus in New York City, to arcade gaming, and the inception of Ben and Josh (Peck)'s podcast. Listen in and laugh along with the guys as they weave from topic to topic.

Additionally, Ben has a special treat for our listeners: a generous discount code for Spritz Society. Simply use the code PILLOWS at checkout to enjoy a 15% discount on your order.

 

Austen is back and catching up with Nick before they dive headlong into the Oscars. Austen and Nick talk about John Cena's stunt and if they thought it was a genuine moment or an Illuminati conspiracy as the internet seemed to suggest. Austen says how much he loved the Ken song and how much homework he has regarding watching the nominated movies and performances.

Lastly, we have gotten your DM's and we will be doing another March Madness tournament. All details will come out after this selection Sunday.

Craig and Nick talk about the sad day that was saying goodbye to the limo. Craig laments how he wishes it could have lived up to his ideas, but is glad he was able to enjoy it for some of the time. The guys then discuss spring cleaning as Craig shares his love of dumpsters and how his front yard vastly contradicts his back. Lastly, Craig and Nick discuss the "decorum" of today's society and wonder why it seems people forget that is simply "nice to be nice"

Austen is back and is sharing with Craig the wild night at Uptown he had after they were guests on the Chicks in The Office live show. He talks about partying with some friends of the show and a tradition he does not necessarily see at BTW. The boys then debate how some company(s) are going to start surge charging their menu. This leads to a conversation of healthy lifestyles as they talk about how hard it is to find healthy food options, work out, invest, and get back into reading. Craig and Austen close it out by talking about some upcoming work trips and milestones that are approaching.

The Boys are back...well sorta. Craig and Nick are back while Austen is somewhere in Mexico "Phishing". Craig and Nick talk about what they have been up to and tease some new tour stops. Craig then shares with Nick his potential, new hobby of beekeeping. That's right, Craig wants to be a bee keeper. They discuss Craig and Paige's pets and the future real animals they may be getting. Lastly, they close it out with some funny travel stories as Craig tells Nick about his time in Columbia.

Here is part 2 of one  our Paige Desorbo guest appearance. Join her and the boys as they answer your fan questions and learn how to properly say Paige's last name. A very fun episode, where the chemistry of all 3 truly comes out, and see why they get along so well. Laugh along..... as we did.

With Austen out with the flu, here is a re-air of an episode that we get a bunch of messages about...Disney conspiracies.

The boys are back from New York and here to give a recap of their trips. Later in the show, Craig finally introduces Austen to the many webs of Disney conspiracies as they dive into the obscure and mind-blowing ideas out there. If we missed any, please email us at [email protected]. If you are interested in reading more about these visit sites like seventeen.com who do a great breakdown on this, or for the true craziness find the many Reddit boards out there.

The guys are recapping the Superbowl from the game itself, their bets, the halftime show, and of course the commercials. Craig and Austen have a very positive reaction to Usher's show versus someone else who found it quite mid. The guys had quite a few favorite commercials which led to a conversation on what they are watching on TV.

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Phoenix we thank you for a wonderful time! Craig and Nick breakdown their trip and show out there as Austen is still traveling. They discuss their hike to the top of Camelback and the ways they spent exploring parts of the area. Austen and Craig then answer some tantalizing bestie questions to close out the show

What do you all think of the Football games this weekend and what are your thoughts on the Taylor Swift/NFL conspiracies. The guys are discussing this and more as they break down the power of T Swift and then start laughing about the ways they would sneak out and party in grade school

The boys are back together. After work trips and a vacation, Craig and Austen are catching up with one another. They are talking work, where they've been, and where they are going. They then dive into some AI conversation as they discuss the recent wave of fake accounts that look like real people, but are actually AI created. Do not forget to get your tickets for our Phoenix show next Thursday.

Austen and Nick start off the show discussing how season 9 is officially in the can and give out a new nickname. They then discuss the exciting news surrounding their new bar and how Austen can not wait to have real roots attached to Charleston. Austen then gives some Trophop updates to Nick as they discuss next steps for the brand.

As Craig is somewhere in the mountains on vacation and has a not-so-great connection and Austen only had a few minutes in between Trop Hop meetings, Nick is joined by fellow Bestie, Maggie Kelly. The Best of Bravo founder and Nick discuss some of her recent Bravo interactions and how she started her page.

With the boys still traveling, we have decided to re-air our great episode with Craig and Austen's new business partner, Keith Benjamin. This is a great episode to learn about who the guys will be working with soon and also for all those who are asking about Charleston recommendations for when you come to visit!

The boys are done with 4 shows in 4 days of Pillows and Beer Live. What a stretch it was, from sold out shows in Boston, Philadelphia, and lastly New York it has been go go go. From guest appearances like Andy Cohen and Paige, to hitting the tables, and enjoying great food, the guys recap it all. They then get into what they have coming up in all of their many appearances this week.

Ria and Fran from the Barstool podcast, "Chicks in the Office," join Craig and Austen for this fun two-part episode. In part two, the four of them talk bravo drama, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and more to close out this fun podcast!

Ria and Fran from the Barstool podcast, "Chicks in the Office," join Craig and Austen for this fun two-part episode. In part one, the four of them laugh as the dynamics of their friendships are revealed in their group chat. They then discuss all the awesome guests Fran and Ria had on in 2023, like Ashton Kutcher and Josh Duhamel. The conversation then steers to some pop culture as they discuss the breakups of 2023 and the Chicks give the boys their takes on Love Island. Stay tuned for part two dropping this Thursday!

Reality Fans, Buckle Up! This episode is for you. Craig and Austen dive headfirst into the explosive season finale of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Get ready for their hot takes on all the drama, the betrayals, and the bombshells that dropped like snowflakes ?? in Bermuda.

But that's not all! Joining the party is Paige, reality TV enthusiast and reality queen in her own right . She finally spills the tea on her own love for reality TV and shares her unique perspective on the RHOSLC finale.

And stick around for "Christmas Gifts with Craig," a new annual tradition where Craig unveils his hilariously thoughtful, yet slightly bizarre gift for Paige. This year's pick will leave you both laughing and scratching your head.

So grab your drinks, your snacks, and your best shade-throwing hand. It's time to dissect the RHOSLC finale with your new besties, Craig, Austen, and Paige. And don't forget to send us your own takes!

As all 3 of the guys have been traveling and stuck around the holidays, we still wanted to give our besties something to listen to this first week back so starting with a personal favorite. First, however, Austen and Nick recap last night's football games with Austen Tide losing. Then, we found that we actually have a lot of newer listeners and have even mentioned this episode on our recent tour. So for those who want to understand why we love this episode so much, take a listen to Craig and Austen's hours of conversation with Spencer Spratt.

The guys are closing out the year with some fun debates. First Nick and Craig discuss some red wine and conspiracies before Austen hops on and they dive into some fun "would you rathers" from golf, past vs future, and how they would choose to live. Thank you besties for making this year wonderful and we hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. See y'all in 2024!

After a busy and wonderful Christmas, the guys are doing a late night catch up. Craig and Austen are talking about the gifts they both gave and received and the moments that they created. Nick shares the sad story of why he had to get a replacement Christmas tree before the guys discuss a few of the non holiday movies they have watched during the break.

Dinosaurs...real? Well, in this episode, the boys are talking about that amongst another wide variety of topics. In classic PnB fashion, Craig and Austen start up with a quick catch-up of where they are before discussing celebrity gossip, our besties amazon shopping history, dinosaurs, and other fun topics. We're also thrilled to announce a Phoenix date for the tour and send holiday cheer to all our listeners! Happy holidays!

Besties, who here waits to the last second for Christmas shopping? We sure do! In this episode, the guys are talking about buying and receiving gifts to and from the family which leads to the debate on Amazon accounts. Do you share or have your own accounts? The guys then discuss Craig's lack of Christmas spirit and answer a fun bestie question.

Craig is reacting and sharing some tidbits on his first movie called "Tuesdays Flu". Craig talks about what it was like filming and how even got to ad lib one of his lines. Austen then finally gives the update that people keep asking for...what the heck is going on with Trop Hop. The answer, it is back! After a 4 month struggle with some former partners, Trop Hop is once again being made and being shown off in some new and improved branding.

Craig and Austen are recapping, while recovering, from their recent trip down to New Orleans and New York. Austen who has been on a mini bender recounts the post shows nights. Craig and them then get into the holidays as they go over some recent polls from IG that have surprised us...how do people prefer fake over real Christmas trees. The guys then share some of what they have been watching and have a couple more holiday debates.

Craig and Austen are talking current events as they discuss some recent technology ploys and where Taylor Swift stands among the most famous people of the last 100 years. Like her or not, she has become one to be known by billions. The guys then discuss some recent TV they have seen before answering some Bestie questions. Here they answer what their 5-year plans are and then give some dating/bedroom advice.

The boys are back with Craig's hot takes and opinions on how things must be done. But first, Craig and Austen are discussing what they have been up to and Austen asks if the color yellow is real. The guys discuss spray tans more as they get ready for a project this week and Craig laments about his current nail salon. The arguments then pick up as Craig, Austen, and Nick fight about the proper way to light a Christmas Tree. Austen really amps up the debate when he says he thinks some people do it vertically...the blasphemy.

Craig is in Beverly Hills to celebrate Paige as she is honored at a dinner for Variety's top 40 women of unscripted TV. Craig and Austen discuss getting ready routines and all of the celebs and powerful women Craig will be dining with. As Craig leaves to get ready with Paige, Austen and Nick go through PnB's Spotify recap. We want to give a big shout to all of our besties who have made the podcast happen and cannot wait to keep growing it with all of you!

Craig is testing Austen on his Mendela Effect knowledge as the guys discuss movies that just came out and movies that apparently do not exist. This of course leads to Craig and Nick taking Austen down the rabbit hole of recent conspiracies including what got Craig questioning the reality of Panda bears. They then dive into some fun fan questions and wrap by providing a curated list of Charleston recommendations, encompassing both new and established favorites.

Whether you're hiding from your family or shopping till you drop this Black Friday, tune in to this episode of Pillows and Beer. Craig has made it to New York City, while Austen is spending time with his family. This episode is filled with fun and drinking stories, from moonshine to cooler protocol. Join in on the laughs and share your own stories with us. Let us know your thoughts on what's appropriate when it comes to personal drinks.

As todays episode uploads, the guys decide to do a quick catchup on this Thanksgiving. Austen shares a turkey trot update and Craig talks about family feud at the Desorbos

The boys are back together, reminiscing about their recent tour stop and catching up on their whereabouts. Their conversation soon takes a turn towards Thanksgiving, delving into the intricacies of meal timings and their personal top three Thanksgiving dishes. Craig, Austen, and Nick engage in a lively debate, exchanging differing opinions while finding common ground on certain aspects of this holiday. DM us your favorite Thanksgiving meals and traditions!

The guys are discussing their recent travels, starting from BravoCon all the way to tonight in Houston. They reminisce about Austen's time in the Bahamas, where only he would find himself in the company of an ex. Then, the conversation shifts to Cincinnati, where Craig recently attended an SDS meeting, sparking an unexpected discussion on dinosaurs.

Closing out their chat, the guys engage in a lively debate about their beliefs regarding a new drinking cure that claims to halve your blood alcohol levels.

Alright Besties. With Craig and Austen traveling non-stop, we decided to share some fun with Shep. The two besties decided they wanted to test their knowledge against Shep by answering some trivia questions in some of the latter's favorite categories: Early American History, Golf, and Surfing. The questions, of course, lead to some funny antidotes and stories. So play along, and test your knowledge against the SC boys. We will be back to our regular shows on Thursday. Come see us in Houston!

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Craig and Austen are talking a variety of pop culture as they debate who they would want bartending at their birthday party which leads to Craig saying that he hated Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones. The guys then discuss Leo's love life and other celeb news. Craig and Austen then decide to open up the DMs and answer some of your juicy bestie questions.