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The boys of Pub Politics hit the caffeinated alcohol when Republicans State Senator Shane Massey and State Representative Tommy Pope stop in. It's Wesley's 31st birthday so they start partying hard. Break out the jager bombs!

In this week's episode, State House Rep. Boyd Brown and Free Times journalist Corey Hutchins stop by to talk politics over some cold ones. Conservative lobbyist Mike Rentiers filled in for Wesley Donehue, who was away in San Francisco for business.

While Wesley's plays in San Francisco, Michael Rentiers jumps on board to join Phil for the Vista Lights episode. They are joined by State Representative Boyd Brown and Free Times reporter and Alvin Greene expert Corey Hutchins. Follow Michael on Twitter at @michaelrentiers. Follow Corey on Twitter at @coreyhutchins. Follow Rep Brown on Twitter at @repboydbrown. A very special thank you to The Sly Fox. Follow them on twitter @slyfoxcolumbia.

Episode 33 pops off with oyster shots and doesn't end until the Pub Politics crew runs out of tape. Broadcast from Adjutant General - Elect Bob Livingston's annual oyster roast, episode 33 is our busiest yet. General Livingston, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, blogger Earl Capps, political consultant Walter Whetsell and Representative Rick Quinn all stop in. A huge thank you to General Livingston for letting us crash his party and for popping in to talk about his new office.

Phil and Wesley chat with their biggest guest yet, former SC Governor Jim Hodges, about Tuesday's big elections.

ETV's Mark Quinn hits the bar fresh off his series of debates. The State's Gina Smith joins the conversation to give her predictions. Coach Greg Snoad jumps on to talk about his write-in campaign for US Senate. With just six more days the Pub Politics team is primed and eager for Election Day. Follow Mark Quinn on Twitter at twitter.com/thebigpicture Follow Gina Smith on Twitter at twitter.com/ginansmith Follow Greg Snoad on Twitter at twitter.com/snoadforsenate Follow The Sly Fox on Twitter at twitter.com/slyfoxcolumbia. SIX MORE DAYS! ITS ON!

The Pub Politics team hits Bey's in 5 Points for the big Hootie and the Blowfish celebration. Jon Boling hits the stage to debut his "Ode to Alvin Greene." Speaking of Greene, or Green, Tom Clements, Green Party candidate for US Senate stops by to talk about his campaign. Rich Bolen, Lexington County GOP Chairman, and Jay Parmley, Executive Direct of the SC Democratic Party, join Phil and Wesley to run down the Nov 2nd races.

Wesley is out sick so Michael Rentiers jumps in with Phil Baily to host Democrat State Senator Joel Lourie. The team talk gubernatorial politics at Yesterday's Bar and Restaurant for the first broadcast from Columbia's 5 Points.

It's a jam packed episode when the University of South Carolina College Democrats and College Republicans team up for this special event. A chicken shows up, Wesley gets iced and the huge audience gets involved to discuss the big issues of the week. This week's show was sponsored by the USC College Democrats and College Republicans. It was hosted by The Flying Saucer in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina State Senator Ronnie Cromer joins the Pub Politics crew to talk about the big state issues facing state government including tax reform. They talk about the new story surrounding the SCGOP and the latest developments in the Governor's race. Episode 27 was hosted by The Sly Fox. Visit them online at www.slyfoxcolumbia.com. Visit Senator Cromer online at www.ronniecromer.com.

Phil and Wesley talk with South Carolina House Majority Leader about their new campaign the "Drive for 75" to reach the largest Republican House majority in state history. They also touch on the week's biggest stories including the national political atmosphere and the Haley / Sheheen race. Visit the SC House Republican Caucus at www.schousegop.com This week's show was hosted by The Sly Fox. Visit them online at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com.

Phil jumps ship for an episode so SC Democrat blogger Tim Kelly fills in. Wesley and Tim are joined by the first member of the Pub Politics four-timer club, Brad Warthen. A big Thank You to The Sly Fox for hosting episode 25. Please visit hem online at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com. Read Brad's blog at www.bradwarthen.com. Read Tim's posts at www.indigojournal.com.

Wesley gets outnumbered when Phil is joined by his fellow Democrats SC Representatives Boyd Brown and Todd Rutherford. Please visit our hosts The Sly Fox for cold beer and amazing food in Columbia's Vista. You can also visit them online at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com or on Twitter @slyfoxcolumbia.

Pub Politics jumps from the computer screen to your TV screen every Monday night...maybe more.

The Pub Politics crew hits Billy Brice before the Marcus Lattimore show. Ken Ard gets stuck in traffic to his campaign manager and SC Young Republican Chairman Katie Welborn steps in. Michael Rentiers jumps on for a USC/Georgia preview.

Political consultant Robert Cahaly joins Phil and Wesley to chat about the South Carolina's political landscape, President Obama's speech, and the upcoming midterm elections. This week's episode was hosted by The Sly Fox in Columbia's Vista. Please visit them at the bar or online at slyfoxcolumbia.com.

The Post and Courier's Yvonne Wenger joins Phil and Wesley to talk about the Governor's race, Alvin Greene, transparency in government and the changing media profession. Follow Yvonne on Twitter at www.twitter.com/yvonnewenger.com A huge thank you to our hosts at The Sly Fox. Visit them at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/slyfoxcolumbia.

Phil and Wesley are joined by SC Republican House candidate Sheri Few to honor the loss of their good friend Rod Shealy. Wesley asks "was Anton Gunn's announcement another Obama bailout" while Phil tries it take to a very prepared Sheri Few. They also talk about the latest Alvin Greene news and the Haley and Sheheen education announcements. A huge thank you to The Sly Fox for hosting the show again. Please visit them online at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/slyfoxcolumbia. Please visit Sheri Few online at www.sherifew.com. Please join the Pub Politics team and keep the Shealy family in your prayers.

The Pub Politics crew hits the beach in episode 18 to talk with Charlestonians about conservation and the other hot issues of the week. Tyler Jones steps in for a vacationing Phil. The Conservation Voters of SC sponsored the show and turned out a huge crowd to Bowens Island Restaurant. Visit them at www.conservationvotersofsc.org. The show was also sponsored by The Shady Umbrella. Please visit www.theshadyumbrella.com for all your travel planning needs. A huge thank you to Robert Barber for the great food and wonderful location. Visit Bowens Island online at www.bowensislandrestaurant.com. Join Tyler Jones on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tylermjones Join Wesley Donehue on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wesleydonehue Please visit our guests online: Representative Mike Sottile – www.mikesottile.com Representative Anne Peterson Hutto – www.huttoforhouse.com Ashley Cooper – www.cooperforsc.com Dana Beach – www.coastalconservationleague.org Lachlan McIntosh – www.mcintoshconsultingllc.com Michael ...

In Pub Politics Episode 17, Phil and Wesley bring the audience into the debate and talk about the biggest issues of the week including Senator Graham's stance on some hot button issues, the latest from the gubernatorial race, the gay marriage debate and state of South Carolina's blogosphere. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor Rice Creek Family Dentistry. Please visit them at www.ricecreekdmd.com. The Sly Fox has been good to the Pub Politics crew. Please be good to them too. Visit them online at www.slyfoxcolumbia.com. Even better, visit them in person in Columbia's Vista. They rock faces off.

In Pub Politics Episode 16, Phil and Wesley chat with former SC House Majority Leader and current House candidate Rick Quinn about the biggest issues of the week including the federal immigration fight and the recent Joe Biden visit to the state. This week's episode was sponsored by The Sly Fox Pub & Eatery. Please visit them online at www.theslyfoxcolumbia.com and on Twitter at twitter.com/slyfoxcolumbia. Visit Rick Quinn online at www.rickquinn.com.

My thoughts on the explosive growth of Facebook. - Wesley Donehue

I don't see a Republican / Tea Party split at CPAC. There is a united front behind conservative ideas. And the youth are PUMPED! - Wesley Donehue

Let's hook up at CPAC next week. I'll be there Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. - Wesley Donehue

Heading back from an awesome John Mayer concert, I had a few thoughts about using Twitter to show off some personality. - Wesley Donehue

I think you should always refollow your twitter followers. What do you think?

Social media expert Trey Pennington talks with me about the necessity for using the Internet to listen. Learn more about Trey at www.treypennington.com. - Wesley Donehue

Don't respond when a blogger is just throwing out pointless gibberish that doesn't matter, but don't lie back when they're flat out wrong on facts that do matter. Choose your battles and respond when its important.

My reaction to a blog post by Vincent Harris which lays out the reasons campaigns should concentrate on Facebook. Read Vincent's post at http://techrepublican.com/blog/facebooks-permanent-place-politics

A few thoughts on the iPad. Also check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68aKVAzwQ4 http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f7a03edbd7/pee-wee-gets-an-ipad?rel=playerpad?rel=player - Wesley Donehue

Working on weekend to finish up SCGOP.com. We soft launched it on Thursday and now we need you to tell us what you think. Hard launch comes on Monday. GET PUMPED!

Activists across the nation are calling into Massachusetts this weekend to help Scott Brown's campaign for US Senate. Republicans are finally getting it and creating the online tools for grassroots action. And I'm PUMPED about it.

I believe traditional websites are fading away and more candidates and businesses will start using social networks as their central online hub, specifically Facebook.

Purchased and rented lists have a HORRIBLE open rate, but you can have some good success if you use them strategically with the goal of grabbing new organic subscribers. NEVER dump a purchased list in your organic list and don't SPAM the crap of folks.

Check out The Shady Umbrella to get your travel on. www.theshadyumbrella.com www.twitter.com/shadyumbrella - Wesley Donehue

I can't tell you how many campaigns I've seen with fantastic strategy and tactics but with horrible operations. I think Google Wave can really help the communication flow within your campaign. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

My first video blog for TechRepublican.com. Video Notes: Check out tubemogul.com to disperse your videos out on numerous platforms while combining all the analytical data from each. I’m having a lot of success with it.

My thoughts on a new blog post by Tim Ferris about "the benefits of pissing people off." Check out Ferris at http://bit.ly/89N6tu

Answering the question - which camera should I use? The Flip camera should be in every political operative's pocket. - Wesley Donehue

I've been testing out Wildfireapp.com for a few weeks now and I'm about 80% satisfied. Get my thoughts in this new video from a DC hotel lobby. - Wesley Donehue

Which programs do I prefer for online donations? I have now using kimbia and piryx only for new websites and fundraising drives. Visit kimbia at kimbia.com. Visit piryx at piryx.com.

As I told you in a couple videos ago, our team has been testing out Google Wave. How's it going? Watch this quick update.

Join Congressman Joe Wilson and demand an audit of stimulus funds at www.wheresthejobs.net?

Should you use a profile page, a fan page, or a group page? Oh...the headaches of Facebook.

Answering some emails asking for career advice. Here's what I did and what I would have done differently. I still have a long way to go. Just staying on the hustle.

Word of Mouth is changing the game. Whether its business or politics, advertising and marketing is not what is used to be just a few short years ago.

Having mixed results with Google Wave, but the advantages are far outweighing the disadvantages. It could become the foundation of our operations. We'll see.

Answering the question "how do I increase my blog hits?" There are thousands of ways, but I'd start by pumping out frequent and strong content.

When building your site, it's not about fancy bells and whistles. It's all about good content and simplicity.

We know what we want from a strategic standpoint and then its all about: 1. Reading everything we can 2. Trial and error 3. Build a team of experts That’s it.