The Underground Lounge with Dan, Ben, and Mark
Mark Zapata
We have been drinking together for a very long time. We played in a band together in high school and beyond. We have decided to pod together as we drink and discuss stuff. We love hanging out together and we hope you like hanging with us.
Episodes
Ben Returns from Japan ! The Underground Lounge Ep 5
The return of Ben to the show ! Ben tells us all about his experience in Tokyo Japan and Mount Fuji ! He is bearing gifts. Stay tuned 'til the end for a truly disturbing Ben story ! You don't want to miss this ! So sit back and Relax... For the Video Podcast visit http://www.youtube.com/@DWFPodcast
Ed Sheeran Macklemore controversy The Underground Lounge E5
Dan and Mark discuss the Ed Sheeran Macklemore controversy tapping into the broader issues surrounding it. I describe what a blast I had at Club Getaway ! Ben is still MIA (He's in Japan) So sit back and relax...
Lanterns, Supergirl and Ben's in Japan !
On this episode of the Underground Lounge we discuss Supergirl and Lanterns only one is worth your attention. Spoilers ahead. Plus Ben is in Japan see what he sent us !
RUSH live at MSG show review ! The Underground Lounge E2
On this second episode of the Underground Lounge, Ben gives his thoughts on the RUSH Concert he attended at MSG. We weigh in on Anika Nilles and talk about the new RUSH dynamic ! Also watch the 70mm IMAX version of the show on YouTube.com/@DWFPodcast
The Underground Lounge at the Movies and Ben's Birthday !
DWF Presents - The Underground Lounge ! This is the first episode with our new identity, same awesome show, new name ! Tonight we go to the movies ! We explain all of your options when buying movie tickets ! We discuss Spider-Man Brand New Day and The Odyssey with SPOILERS and it's Ben's Birthday! so sit back and relax...
FIFA World Cup - Copa Mundial 2026 DWFS4E6
World cup 2026 Copa Mundial 2026 We discuss The Beautiful Game, tune in to hear what we know about it ! You got questions, we may have answers ! So sit back and relax as we discuss Copa Mundial 2026! Watch us on YouTube Subscribe here ! https://www.youtube.com/@DWFPodcast
Mastodon breaks their silence DWFS4E5
Mastodon Honors Brent Hinds in a heartfelt video tribute. Fans get insight into the final chapter of the band with Hinds. We discuss the video and our takeaways. Plus we have recommendations! We talk about what we are watching, listening, and looking forward to in the world of entertainment. Plus Ben’s poison ivy infestation and infection! So sit back and relax... And if you wanna see Ben’s full body infection, go to our YouTube channel @DWFpodcast on YouTube!
The Fender Controversy and AI Ozzy
AI Ozzy? Too soon? Is this something we need or want ? We discuss our feelings and thoughts about this bizaar story, we also discuss the Fender hullabaloo. We have guitarist Dan so let's ask him So sit back and relax...
New Rush Line Up and The Rolling Stones New Music ! DWFS4E3
Rush has a New Line Up and a New Tour ! We breakdown their first appearance ! Did you know the The Rolling Stones have released NEW Music ? We react to the first two singles !
The Boys Final Season AI Deep Fakes and Chatbots DWFS4E2
The Boys and AI Chatbots and Deep Fakes On the second episode of season 4 of the Drinking with Friends Podcast with Dan, Ben, and Mark, we discuss the final season of The Boys and AI Deep Fake Technology and AI Chatbot Chaos, so sit back and relax...
Season 4 is Here ! Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Michael the Movie and Ben Erupts ! DWFS4E1
On the Premier Episode of Season 4 we discuss Michael Jackson, his life, his legacy, and the new bio pic about his life. Did it go far enough ? Plus, Ben Erupts !
Michael Jackson in Michael, Corey Feldman on tour, Kiss Avatars and much more ! DWFS3E36
On this episode, we discuss Michael Jackson, Corey Feldman, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ticketmaster and more!! So sit back and relax …!
Remembering Ace Frehley DwF Re Pod
This is a replay of an early episode where we remembered a freely soon after his untimely passing. We’ve been listening to his solo record, and it is absolutely the best of the four kiss, solo albums. Not just because of nostalgia, but because of solid songwriting and pure passion. We will be back next week with a brand new episode so sit back and relax…
The inaugural Drinking with Friends Universal Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DWFS3E35
This is also a video episode available on our YouTube Channel, @DWFPodcast on YouTube. On this episode, we begin creating our universal rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. We drop the pretense of a televised induction ceremony, We refuse to allow the current rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame’s Definition of rock ‘n’ roll to stand. What will our criteria be? What will our categories be? What genres will we highlight? We also wanna know what you think, like subscribe share and spread the word so we can get this thing rolling, and Pay tribute to rock bands again.
Angine de Poitrine, Chuck Norris, Ross the Boss, William Shatner and more ! DWFS3E35
On this jam packed episode we discuss musical sensation, Angine de Poitrine, the passings of Chuck Norris and Ross the Boss. Ross the Boss founded the legendary Punk band The Dictators and legendary Metal band Manowar. Chuck Norris died and has now replaced Death himself. We talk about Microtonal music, AI data farms, William Shatner and his album featuring his collaboration with Rob Halford as well as celebrating Mr Shatner's iconic career in music. What will this new super group be called ? Find out on this episode, So sit back and relax...
DWFS3E33 Rock and Roll HOF Nominees for 2026 DWFS3E34
We are, once again, discussing the Rock and Roll HOF which should finally be renamed the Music HOF, or the R and B, soul and Hip Hop HOF. That will never happen because then people will care even less about it than they already do. So let's get it going ! So come and hang in bunker 2, the Drinking with Friends podcast starts Now !
DWFS3E32 Predator:Badlands Spoiler Discussion Show DWFS3E33
On this episode we finally get to sit down and discuss Predator:Badlands in our SPOILER discussion. We don't see eye to eye on this one so come and hang ! Remember this is one of only a few Video podcasts you can watch on youtube. Just go to Youtube@DWFPodcast !
DWFS3E32 Rush, Metallica, Queensryche and Digital Music. The Talent Returns !! Mark's Surgery and much more !
The guys discuss Rush, Metallica, and Queensryche. PLUS Sparks fly when the subject of digital music mutilation comes up ! So sit back and relax... The Talent truly returns ! Mark Z Drums is back in full form !
DWFS3E31 AI and Snow Throwers
On this episode we return after a medical hiatus. More on that on the next episode. Right now we talk about AI and Snow Throwers, Music and more ! So sit back and relax... you know the rest !
DWFS3E30 Predator Killer of Killers recast !
On this episode, we talk about predator killer of killers. Pretty soon we will do a show about the new predator movie Badlands. So stay tuned
Soundgarden is now in the Hall of Fame !
On this episode we celebrate the induction of Soundgarden into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with our special guest Andy S ! We get a little bit into the history of Soundgarden and pay tribute to the late, great Chris Cornell. We also dabble a bit in Predator, Stranger Things, and other nonsense so sit back and relax....
Is this the end of MTV? ! DWFS3E28
MTV is slowly going away ! We were there when it began. We discuss MTV and its history and how we were affected by this revolutionary channel. MTV online https://www.mtv.com/ We sample some delicious wine and revisit an amazing pumpkin beer. So sit back and relax....
Ace Frehley Remembered DWFS3E27
We look back upon the life of Legendary Guitarist Ace Frehley ! R.I.P. Spaceman KISS Interview Featuring Ace Frehley... https://youtu.be/60Agaftjhtw?si=7Prv9qQSFLI5fR2X
The Big Rush Announcement ! DWFS3E26
On this episode we discuss the big announcement from the surviving members of RUSH. How do you feel about it. We will share our feelings along with much much more ! So sit back and relax and enjoy the show !
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 and 8 Spoiler discussion and Ben goes to Istanbul !
Ben talks about his experience in Istanbul We discuss Peacemaker Season 2 Episodes 7 and 8 Spoilers ! Was it all worth it ?
Peacemaker and Alien Earth Finale DWFS3E24
Spoiler Alert !! Dan and Mark discuss Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 "Ignorance is Chris" and Alien Earth Season 1 Episodes 7 and 8 the penultimate and the Finale while Ben is in Istanbul. Did the finale tie everything up? Did it tie anything up ? Safe travels !
Peacemaker episode 4 and Alien Earth episodes 4, 5, and, 6 Spoiler Discussions DWFS2E23
On this episode we discuss Peacemaker season 2 episode 5 and Alien Earth season 1 episodes 4, 5, and 6 ! We are kicking off the Spooky Season with Beer from the season and a special spirit from the north so sit back and relax with us !
DWFS3E22 The Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion
We discuss Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 with Spoilers ! Eagly, Eagly, Eagly !
DWF3E21Alien Earth Episodes 1, 2, and, 3 Spoilers !
Spoiler Alert ! We discuss Alien Earth Episodes 1, 2, and, 3
DWFS3E20 Peacemaker Season 2 Ep 1 Spoiler Discussion
SPOILERS - On this episode we discuss Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 "The Ties That grind." Are we really gonna multiverse this shit ? I guess we are... maybe it's not such a bad thing based on the direction we are heading. We discuss it over a sessionable summer beer. We love you all !
DWFS3E19 LIVE from the LI Farm Brewery
We spend a lovely sunday afternoon at the LI Farm Brewery with Special Guests HR and CFO ! We taste the many many delicious beers offered at LI Farm Brewery and talk about Tropic Con, Streaming services, and other assorted nonsense. Come hang with us ! LI Fam Brewery Manorville https://www.longislandfarmbrewery.com/ Waterdrinker Farm Manorville https://www.water-drinker.com/ Rolling Ghost Food Truck https://rollinghostli.com/ Long Island Tropic Con https://www.litropiccon.com/ The Real Life Peter Griffin https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealLifePeterGriffin
DWFS3E18 The Ozzy Show
We Discuss Back to the Beginning - The Final Black Sabbath Show We Discuss OZZYs Passing and what the Prince of Darkness meant to us. All of this over Bulleit Manhattans and Old Fashioneds So Sit Back and Relax! OZZY'S Officail Site https://www.ozzy.com/
DWFS3E17 DWF Classic Rewind The Stout Show and NFL
The DWF Podcast will be back live next Monday! In the meantime enjoy a Classic Rewind episode ! We love you all !
DWFS3E16 DWF Classic Rewind - The Roundtable - Your Fathers Beers Episode
Dan, Ben, and Mark will be back next Monday with a new show. In the meantime enjoy this Classic Replay ! The Roundtable Your Fathers Beer An Unforgettable Classic Episode ! What a Blast !
DWFS3E15 DWF Classic Rewind - Alien Romulus Spoiler Review RePlaaaay
In honor of the Alien Earth TV Series coming soon to Hulu, we have decided to replay our Alien Romulus spoiler review episode. This movie gets going immediately so make sure you don’t miss the first 10 minutes. Stay tuned for a brand new episode of the Drinking with Friends podcast with Dan Ben and Mark next Monday. We love you all! Coming soon to future episodes, our discussion about the Final Black Sabbath concert, a preview of the Alien Earth TV series coming to Hulu, and a brewery live cast all coming up soon !
DWFS3E14 The JAWS 50th Anniversary Episode !
JAWS turns 50 this year ! We discuss the film and give our ratings. Does it hold up ? We will be playing our favorite clips from the film and Ben has his top ten greatest quote from JAWS ! Here are the links to some JAWS clips, ENJOY ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA1fPM6sIEU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze1xp9hYDl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPi40lQetew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoekw7e-3U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F38QPxFmprw Quint tells the story of the USS Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPgSH81kR4E JAWS 50th Anniversary Screenings on Fandango ! https://www.fandango.com/jaws-50th-anniversary-2025-241002/movie-overview Live and Let Die opening scene - Funeral procession: https://youtu.be/ngLB6pUpFmU?si=m0p1D7_0cyg0Qukh
DWFS3E13 Predator Killer of Killers and Mittens Memorial
We discuss Predator Killer of Killers and We pay our respects with a small tribute to Mittens apata who crossed the Rainbow Bridge earkier in the day. Watch Predator Killer of Killers Here: https://www.hulu.com/movie/predator-killer-of-killers-5ded19e6-73f5-4c65-a4f8-759bce8d1114 Mittens Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTNZ4_vnwW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
DWFS3E12 Punk Island and Upcoming Summer Shows in NY!
On This Episode we Discuss the Debut of Madame St Beatrice at Punk Island and Upcoming Summer Concerts in NY's Biggest Venues Punk Island NYC https://punkislandnyc.org/home Madame St Beatrice on Instagram and Youtube https://www.instagram.com/madamestbeatrice https://youtube.com/@madamestbeatrice?si=upuAGyeapkenuadO Jones Beach Amphitheater https://jonesbeach.com/ Madison Square Garden https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden UBS Arena https://ubsarena.com/
DWFS3E11 R.I.P. Sly Stone and Brian Wilson
On this very special episode we discuss the passing of musical legends Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. We talk about their lives and musical contributions to the planet while getting educated ourselves, about their legacies.
DWFS3E10 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
On this episode we discuss the Rock and Roll of Fame inductees for 2025
This Week with Uncle Mark Zak Starkey and the Who Jason Bonham And Sammy Hagar
On this episode I give my thoughts on Zak Starkey's departure from the Who and Jason Bonham being fired by Sammy Hagar and replaced. What happened ? I have no idea but I do have thought. Interesting behind the scenes stuff !
DWFS3E9 What is Sleep Token ?
What is Sleep Token ? Listen to find out... Also we dive deeper into the genre of....? Sleep Token Official Website... https://www.sleep-token.com/
DWFS3E8 Foos Fire Freese Theory Discussion
The Foo Fighters have Fired Drummer Josh Freese... What happened ? We discuss this mysterious development in the history of the Foo Fighters and talk about possible replacements. https://g.co/kgs/ozSnWwL for Mark Z Drums on Google !
Uncharted with Dan Sandoval Episode 2 Exploring Ireland
Episode 2 of Uncharted finds our hero, Dan Sandoval, in Ireland with the lovely Corporate along with Andy and Caryn S. In this action packed episode relive their adventures as they did while you listen to their experiences in a foreign land !
DWFS3E7 Arkansas Nashville and Gin with Special Guest CFO !
CFO Joins the show to discuss the Arkansas-Nashville Road Trip she took with The Talent (Mark)! and Dan talks about his trip to the dingleberry dispensary! Irish and Japanese Gin and 7/11 Charcuterie ! Gunpowder Irish Gin https://www.thesheddistillery.com/ Crystal Ridge Distillery-Arkansas https://www.crystalridgedistillery.com/home Whiskey Bent Saloon https://www.whiskeybentsaloon.com/ Kid Rock's Honky Tonk and Steakhouse https://www.kidrockshonkytonkandsteakhouse.com/
This Week with Uncle Mark S1E13
This Week I saw Broken Nails !
DWFS3E6 The St Patrick's Day Show !
On the episode we discuss St Patrick's Day and celebrate with sone Guiness Draught Stout and Smithwick's Red Ale !
Uncharted with Dan Sandoval - The inaugural episode
On the very first episode of Uncharted with Dan Sandoval, Dan talks about the important issues that we face today with special Guest Mr. Peligro
DWFS3E5 The Zoom Show and Streaming !
We zoom with each other to talk about streaming ! Look for the video soon on the Drinking with Friends YouTube channel and please subscribe !!!
This Week with Uncle Mark S1E12
On today’s show I will have selected tracks from The new RY album as my background music. Reagan Youth Volume III "Life and Times Revisited is out now ! Available on all streaming services Special Edition blue vinyl and Red vinyl versions also available at https://cleorecs.com/ Also...What is The Brick ? We need a social media break...and much more !