The Beacon House Podcast

A show about life, love, and crazy stuff. Hosted by Spencer McCoy and Grace Steele.

Episode 206 - OZZY / Black Sabbath 09/17/2025

Episode 206 - OZZY / Black Sabbath In this episode Burn The City's Brandon Lee and culinary legend Lucas Trombley climb aboard the crazy train for a look back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne. Also we discuss Black Sabbath, the origins of metal, and revist the iconic Back To The Beggining farewell concert. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/38211565

Episode 205 - Nuns, Nerves, Ghosts and Tokens 05/26/2025

Episode 205 - Nuns, Nerves, Ghosts and Tokens In this episode we explore music ranging from alt country to righteous rap and unpack metal's biggest year since 2019. Also we reveal the secrets of Buc-ee's and Spence goes all out for Dogma and Bad Nerves. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/36710400

Episode 204 - Lefty's Barbershop / Danger Company 04/14/2025

Episode 204 - Lefty's Barbershop / Danger Company In this episode Hannah Ridgeway returns with Matty Crigger of Lefty's Barbershop and Danger Company clothing, two legendary Knoxville businesses together in a brand new location. We discuss origins, counter culture, and the magic of a good barbershop. Also they reveal plans for their upcoming tattoo studio, and we get psyched for the grand opening. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/36124250

Episode 203 - Snow White 04/01/2025

Episode 203 - Snow White In this episode Casey Bishop and Hannah Ridgeway return for a look at the latest Disney debacle. Also we discuss the current state of movies and revist some lost gems from Disney's most "metal" years. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/35955465

Episode 202 - Admiral Music Fest 03/21/2025

Episode 202 - Admiral Music Fest On this episode we meet the directors of the Admiral Music Fest, Bailey Redmond and Katrina Duval. They discuss the legacy of the festival and it's mission to support young artists and music education. Also we discover Spencer's history with the event and gear up for their final show on March 29th! /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/35803595

Episode 201 - Grace & Case 03/08/2025

Episode 201 - Grace & Case In this episode Beacon House icons Grace Steele and Casey Bishop unite and we assess the academy awards and lots of recent movies. Also we check in on the political dumpster fire and get pumped for daylight savings time. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/35585120

Episode 200 - We've Come A Long Way, Baby 02/04/2025

Episode 200 - We've Come A Long Way, Baby In this special 200th episode our original hosts Hunter and Casey return, along with the voice of Beacon House.. Eliza Weathers! We talk about vampire mustaches, Casey's new career, and the beauty of podcasting. Also Spence reveals how a special drink convinced him that we're living in a simulation. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/35142345

Episode 199 - So Long, 2024 (Don't Bother To Write) 12/30/2024

Episode 199 - So Long, 2024 (Don't Bother To Write) In this episode we bid farewell to 2024, looking back at the great and not-so-great events that made one of the wildest years in recent memory. Also we discuss getting better, putting yourself in the lineup, and rediscovering bookstores. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/34653460

Episode 198 - Scary Movie Omnibus Part 2 10/21/2024

Episode 198 - Scary Movie Omnibus Part 2 The 2024 horror anthology concludes with this exciting look at our all time favorite classics and also the most hilariously bad scary movies around. Hunter Barnhart and Hannah Ridgeway guest as we look at modern vs. classic film making and special effects. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/33542677

Episode 197 - Scary Movie Omnibus Part 1 10/08/2024

Episode 197 - Scary Movie Omnibus Part 1 In the first installment of our two part horror anthology we discuss recent scary movies including Longlegs, The Substance, Oddity, Slotherhouse, and more. Cohosts Hunter Barnhart and Hannah Ridgeway join to unpack the best modern scare classics. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/33379397

Episode 196 - While You Were Away... 09/19/2024

Episode 196 - While You Were Away... In this episode Beacon House returns with even more crazy stories of 2024. A roundtable of hosts discuss topics like Diddy, Ozempic, therapy, fugitives, broken fingers, bullets, and breakups. Special guests Hunter and Libby Barnhart help sort it all out. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/33120577

Episode 195 - Shots Fired 07/16/2024

Episode 195 - Shots Fired In this episode Hunter Barnhart returns for a look at the crazy political landscape and the Trump rally shooting. Also we discuss the media's place in it and look for happier news in horror movies and Burn The City. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/32164087

Episode 194 - The New Empire 04/06/2024

Episode 194 - The New Empire In this episode Hunter Barnhart from Burn The City returns to guide us through the latest Godzilla installment. Also we make a big show announcement and investigate a killer turkey named Tom. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/30707613

Episode 193 - Year Of The Dragon 02/28/2024

Episode 193 - Year Of The Dragon In this episode we confront the crazy year of 2024, including the snowpocalypse and Super Bowl. Also we discuss Valentine's Day and several recent tragedies. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/30136763

Episode 191 - 2023 Holiday Wrap Party 12/24/2023

Episode 191 - 2023 Holiday Wrap Party In this episode we look back on the milestones of 2023 including The Marvelous 3, Ted Lasso, the vinyl resurgence, and more. Also we look ahead to 2024 and Spence makes an important show announcement. Happy holidays from Beacon House! /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/29218588

Episode 190 - Santa Claws 12/06/2023

Episode 190 - Santa Claws In this Episode Hunter Barnhart returns with Babs Benson to discuss multiple angles of the Santa story. Also we share holiday rituals and Hunter uses Godzilla to make a show announcement for 2024! /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/28960768

Episode 189 - Dustin Payne Of Frightworks 10/23/2023

Episode 189 - Dustin Payne Of Frightworks In this Episode Dustin Payne returns to talk about his final season at Frightworks. We take a look at many years behind the screams and discuss our Halloween traditions. Also Babs Benson guest hosts and introduces us to the judgement house. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/28392593

Episode 188 - You Can Still Haunt In America 10/01/2023

Episode 188 - You Can Still Haunt In America In this episode Joe Hurley (from the ouija board story) returns with his collection of spooky relics to give us a guided tour of the famously haunted Bobby Mackey's Honky Tonk. Also we talk about new scary movies and some legendary local hauntings. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/28184468

Episode 187 - Freeze Frame 09/05/2023

Episode 187 - Freeze Frame In this episode we bid farwell to summer and Grace shares stories from the west coast. Also we discuss people freezing themselves and Spence announces a new old recording. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/27943128

Episode 186 - The Stars And Final Lie 07/31/2023

Episode 186 - The Stars And Final Lie In this episode Hunter Barnhart and Dylan Chun join us to reveal the secrets behind Burn The City's latest release and accompanying comic book. Join us for a deep dive into lyrics, art, symbolism, and the future of A.I. in the audiovisual medium. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/27609561

Episode 185 - The Advice Collection 06/08/2023

Episode 185 - The Advice Collection In this episode we share life hacks and words of wisdom from our listeners. Also we tell our own stories and Grace demistifies some astrology. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/27087828

Episode 184 - Digital God 04/27/2023

Episode 184 - Digital God In this episode we explore the scary and exciting world of artificial intelligence. Also we compare dating to three generations ago and Grace survives an encounter with a golf cart. Twice. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/26668062

Episode 183 - The Shamrock Drag 03/10/2023

Episode 183 - The Shamrock Drag In this episode we explore the history of St. Patrick's day and we make some show announcements. Also we discuss the anti-drag bill and find out how Grace feels about leprechauns. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/26184927

Episode 182 - Skeptical Spectacle 01/25/2023

Episode 182 - Skeptical Spectacle In this epidosde we discuss crazy cults, local tragedies, and a ghetto super-story. Also we team up to defend heavy metal from Cate Blanchett /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/25731084

Episode 181 - Farewell 2022 12/31/2022

Episode 181 - Farewell 2022 In this episode we revist the holidays and the highlights of 2022. Also We discuss the deep freeze and strategies for being better in 2023. Happy New Year from Beacon House! /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/25469472

Episode 180 - Hot Wing Challenge 10/18/2022

Episode 180 - Hot Wing Challenge In this long awaited epiosode we attempt to answer challenging questions while eating progressively hotter wings. Brandon Cobb and Brandon Husdon join us for a fit-throwing hellride to the top of the scoville scale. Will we make it? Only one way to find out.. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/24720672

Episode 179 - Mermaids 10/04/2022

Episode 179 - Mermaids In this episode Rachel Reetz joins us for a look at the Liquid dance community and survival reality TV. Also we discuss gig economy, future cities, and the Disney trailer that caused outrage. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/24575889

Episode 178 - Light Beer Shootout 08/10/2022

Episode 178 - Light Beer Shootout In this episode we continue the beer trilogy with a blindfold taste test of popular light beers. Hannah Isosaki, Brandon Cobb, and Leslie Payne join us along with legendary Beer Master Brandon Hudson. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/24010428

Episode 177 - Basic Beer Shootout 07/28/2022

Episode 177 - Basic Beer Shootout In this episode we're joined by members of Burn The City and the legendary Brandon Hudson in the role of beer master for the ultimate blindfold taste test of the most famous domestic beers. Tune in to see who has to drink the leftover cup! /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/23893038

Episode 176 - Humidititty 06/28/2022

Episode 176 - Humidititty In this episode we discuss the scorching hot summer along with aging and working out of toxic situations. Also Grace gives lessons on dog training and Spence has a vendetta with a camel. /episode/index/show/beaconhouseknox/id/23562827

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