Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll

Nostalgia Alert 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.

Nostalgia Alert 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.

Nostalgia Alert 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!

Nostalgia Alert 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!

Nostalgia Alert 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.

*Nostalgia Alert* 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.

*Nostalgia Alert* 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.

Nostalgia Alert 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.

Nostalgia Alert 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 and Austen are debating when it is too early to set up holiday decorations. When do you do it and is before Thanksgiving too early? Craig then shares a travel adventure from this weekend as a trip back from a wedding did not go as planned. The boys close out the episode by sharing some Uber stories and answering some listener questions. Pillows and Beer Live in Toronto is sponsored by Hayu, The Home of Reality TV, with every season ever of Southern Charm. https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/pillowsandbeerlive

Craig and Austen are discussing traffic protocols and breaking points. We have all thought it, but how many of you have done it?...Seen that empty HOV lane and just gone for it when you are riding solo? The guys then talk zoos, run clubs, and answer who they think would survive in the wilderness between 3 them. Pillows and Beer Live in Toronto is sponsored by Hayu, The Home of Reality TV, with every season ever of Southern Charm. https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/pillowsandbeerlive

Attention Canadian Besties, Craig and Austen are proud to have continued their relationship with Hayu and are bringing a show to Toronto, Ontario December 2, 2024. For tickets, click the link at the bottom of the page. In this episode, the boys recap their time in London at the Hayu Fan Fest and all of the fun things they did, including driving a golf cart into the event. The guys then answer some of your bestie questions, which turns into a conversation about acting and how one friend in the group who you might think would be a very funny actor is the opposite. They then close out the show with a quick surprise guest. Pillows and Beer Live in Toronto is sponsored by Hayu, The Home of Reality TV, with every season ever of Southern Charm. https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/pillowsandbeerlive

Craig and Austen are going to London for the Hayu fan fest with other Bravo stars next week! In this episode the guys talk about their former trips to London and all the things they want to do this time. Send them any recs you may have. Later in the episode, Craig shares a new tik tok conspiracy and the guys talk some of their favorite and least favorite Halloween type movies and tv shows.

Craig and Austen open up this episode by discussing Craig's brother's wedding this past weekend. Austen and him talk about how fun October weddings in Charleston are and Craig shares some fun, personal stories from the wedding. This, of course, leads to a conversation of how similar Paige and Austen are which then transitions into a discussion over the new Kristen Bell show, Nobody Wants This. Many laughs are had as they talk about some of their favorite moments without any spoilers. Lastly, we want to give our thoughts to those affected by many of the storms that have ravished the East. If you cannot donate or give your time, we ask that you at least keep them in your thoughts and not forget them as the cycle continues.

In this episode, the boys reveal a few more dates for the tour before Craig gives a recap on what it was like throwing out the first pitch at the Orioles game. After the break, the guys talk a little football before giving their feelings on the new season of Southern Charm so far. Austen and Craig talk and share what they have done to not let the drama affect them after each week. Lastly, the guys begin to answer some of the great bestie questions we have received.

Relive 2023 with Pillows and Beer episode "Pressure Pitch" In this episode, the boys are talking newly released tour stops, looking at you Nashville and Houston. Craig then shares his nerves about throwing out the first pitch today at the Baltimore Orioles game and Austen gives him tips from his experiences with his first, first pitch. The guys then debate the levels of celebrity out there as they discuss the most recent Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumors. The guys have trouble fathoming the peace and quiet some people just will never get.

Craig and Austen discuss where they have been and the charity golf tournaments they have been playing in. Craig then recounts his experiences at his recent trip to Paris and his work there with the Paralympic Games. The guys then delve into their current TV lineup, discussing the new reality show about Mormon housewives on Hulu, a captivating documentary about chimpanzees to rival Tiger king, and the new Netflix murder mystery.

Fire up your nostalgia...In this episode, the boys are back in Charleston after a fun weekend supporting https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/at their annual, charity golf tournament. The guys share stories of all the incredible people they got to meet and how Austen was pranked and roasted by everyone there. Craig and Austen then discuss the hurricane that is barring down on the south as Craig heads to New York and Austen plans to wait it out in Charleston. Lastly, the guys discuss grade school memories as Austen shares old photos and they talk about who they do and don't remember.

Fire up your nostalgia! This time last year...Hurricane season is upon us, and Austen is weathering Idalia in Charleston. Craig is up in New York for the US Open, but he joins Austen on the podcast to talk about the storm and other topics. Austen touches on what he is doing as he waits out the storm and Craig shares his thanks to the USTA Foundation for putting him up in a box for the day and all that they do for the sport. The guys then dive into some pop culture as they discuss angry neighbors and how to handle internet trolls. Craig, Austen, and Nick then get into an argument over which holiday has the best candy and how little Craig created the no dogs allowed in the pool rule. Lastly, the boys close out by ranking some more of the "icks" that you all wrote in.