Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll

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Craig Conover and Austen Kroll discuss their lives outside of reality TV and show who they are behind the camera, Listen as they are joined by celebrities and friends and talk about the simple aspects of dating to adventures from around the world. Pillows and Beer will give a look into the lives of two best friends that just want to share their many experiences with all. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @pillowsnbeer read less

Our Editor's Take

Listeners who enjoy reality TV and a dash of country twang might enjoy this podcast that blends both. Pillows and Beer combine pop culture, storytelling, and question-and-answer sessions. The result is a unique and fun experience that's fast-paced and action-packed.

The show's hosts, Craig Conover and Austen Kroll, are cast members of the TV show Southern Charm. The reality show focuses on the lives of socialites in Charleston, South Carolina. Since appearing on the show, Conover and Kroll have managed to parlay their fame into something bigger.

They now tour the country and attend fan events for Southern Charm. Pillows and Beer showcase the two friends' dynamic in a relaxed environment. The podcast allows them to share their unfiltered thoughts and opinions. This show is light, exciting, and easy to listen to. It's also informal and casual, so listeners will likely feel like they're part of the fun. It focuses on the hosts, so listeners should expect personal anecdotes, insight, and opinions.

Listeners looking to add a little southern charm to their reality shows should listen. Pillows and Beer has new episodes every Thursday. Episodes typically run between one and two hours, depending on the topics. Because episodes are not episodic, listeners can hear them in any order. Listeners can find new and old episodes on Amazon Music.

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Delayed Travels

Delayed Travels

Craig is talking about all things around the world. He talks about wanting to head to Australia to set up an SDS pop up, visit the Cherry Blossoms in Japan, and other interesting and fun events/festivals. Craig vents about how certain people up North are trying to do things and how we need to find the perfect median in how we do things. then shares what his dream vacation would be.

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Delayed Travels

Delayed Travels

Craig is talking about all things around the world. He talks about wanting to head to Australia to set up an SDS pop up, visit the Cherry Blossoms in Japan, and other interesting and fun events/festivals. Craig vents about how certain people up North are trying to do things and how we need to find the perfect median in how we do things. then shares what his dream vacation would be.

Craig talks about how mad he is for missing the Aurea borealis and how his friends didn't believe him until it happened. He then talks about how Paige and he got caught in the matrix when they could not find something until it all the sudden popped up. I think everyone has had the moment where you know you put something down, look for it, can't find it, then all the sudden you find it right where you thought you left it.

Nightstands and Honeybees

Nightstands and Honeybees

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.

Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon

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.

Masters of Something

Masters of Something

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.

Cocktails w/ Katie Kroll Part 1

Cocktails w/ Katie Kroll Part 1

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.

Harry Potter...Harry Potter

Harry Potter...Harry Potter

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.

One of the "Good Guys" w/ Ben Soffer

One of the "Good Guys" w/ Ben Soffer

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.

Dress to Impress

Dress to Impress

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.