I listened to the podcast (which was awesome, by the way), and they kept talking about the 3-song demo they sold to the people on the beach for a dollar. Anyone know what three songs they were? Just kinda curious.
Jess, the one you're thinking of was the one they gave out in 2006 at Warped. It even had the dated listed for the DYFI release as August1st on the back. It has a grayish cardboard sleeve. I should really upload some photos for memories sake.
I can't say for sure but I can narrow the choices a bit. They said they had those 3 and then added 3 more to make the 6 song EP, right? Well, I have a copy of that and it has Home Improvement, 20 Hour Drive, Getting By, Kins and Carroll, Cat and Mouse, and The Grim Goodbye on it.
I also have a 2 song demo from 2004 that was left on my car windshield after a concert. It advertises two shows. One on Nov 5th at Big Daddy's in Tallahassee and their CD Release Show Nov 26th at Freebird. (That's how they got the word out for all you DIY-ers.) Those 2 songs were 20 Hour Drive and Home Improvement.
Hope this helps narrow your curiosity.