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Bottom line conversation on a variety of topics over a couple beers and featuring interesting people from all around the world.

Ben Bouvy


    • Jul 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    4th of July Replay (Miki Sudo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 42:35


    The Brass Tacks crew is still on summer break, but here is a repeat of a great guest and 4th of July Hall of Famer. Mike Sudo will be competing to reclaim her hotdog eating crown today. Listen in to hear how she prepares for the big day.Quick note to address the fan mail... no, we will not do a 6-pack of thoughts on Roe or the Supreme Court.Happy 4th you heathens

    Brass Tacks & Beers #87 (Des Moines Beer Review with Morgan Kofoid)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 75:09


    Brass Tacks & Beers #86 (Sherri DeBenedetti)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 45:56


    Who you gonna call?... Probably not the Ghost Busters since they're pretty old and the reboots were awful, but Sherri DeBenedetti has been in the paranormal investigation business for over 20 years and she's here to talk us through what goes down in the ghost game.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #85 (Brent Sass)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 30:18


    In 1987, The Proclaimers told the world they would walk 500 miles... but would they dog sled 1,000 miles across the Alaskan wilderness? Probably not. Our guest of the day has not only completed the world famous Iditarod, he brought home the win this year with his team. Brent Sass breaks down what it takes to win the Iditarod, following your dreams, and bonding with dogs in the wilderness.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #84 (March Mania Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 23:26


    Three weeks for you has been three grueling hours for us! Listen in as we break down the Elite 8, Final 4, and Championship game of the March Mania Celebrity Street Fight to the Death Tournament!

    Brass Tacks & Beers #83 (March Mania: Round 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 46:16


    Regis Philbin is a rabid wolverine... The ghost of Rush Limbaugh is a menace to society... Barbara Walters beat a literal super hero in round 1. Listen in for more round 2 of the most ridiculous tournament of bracket season.

    Episode 82: March Mania 2022 (Round 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 98:11


    This town ain't big enough for the 64 of us! Dallas and Mike are back for the annual March Mania celebrity street fight to the death. Listen in now to see which superstar rises to the top.

    Episode 81: Dan Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 33:00


    An H-Bomb drops on the podcast when former Pride and Strikeforce champion, Dan Henderson, comes on to talk about his greatest matchups, future plans, and how many 18 years olds he could fight at one time and still win.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #80 (Melissa Joan Hart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 29:28


    Is this real life? Did we really get one of the biggest millennial icons to come on this podcast? The short answer is yes, and she is awesome. Listen in as Melissa Joan Hart dishes on her new podcast, life as a child star, and so much more. Be sure to listen after the outro music for some bonus content about her favorite beer!

    Brass Tacks & Beers #79 (Jared Frasier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 47:37


    The Executive Director of 2% for Conservation, Jared Frasier, gets to brass tacks on bears, the dangers of real estate, and how to be better stewards of the third rock from the sun.Learn more at https://www.fishandwildlife.org/

    Brass Tacks & Beers #78 (Airing of Grievances)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 42:18


    It's a festivus for the rest of us... but it's late because my setup crashed.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 21:53


    I'm in Wichita Falls, Texas... The beer is good and the Italian food sucks.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 27:47


    Veterans suck on Veteran's day, ex-girlfriends are crazy, and witches are real.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #76 (Fast Times at BTAB High)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 51:57


    Listen in as Ben asks the people he's spent the past 6 weeks with how they fell about him. This one is an absolute shit show and NSFW, but damn was it fun. 

    Brass Tacks & Beers #75 (Fact Check)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 72:40


    Melanie throws out some potential facts and Ben does his best to figure out if it is real or not. 

    Brass Tacks & Beers #74 (Six Pack of Thoughts #7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 43:39


    Vegas, Weddings, and the Marvel universe

    Brass Tacks & Beers #73 (Six Pack of Thoughts #6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 36:28


    The Confederacy, middle aged talent shows, and so much more.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #72 (Catherine Sutherland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 43:14


    IT'S MORPHIN TIME! The only sequel to better than the original, Cat Sutherland comes on to talk about life as the Pink Ranger, monsters, food, podcasting, and the blood feud between her Kimberly.Beer of the day: Hypnostout from the Vulgar Brewing CompanyBe sure to check out Super Chat with Cat and Nakia wherever you get your podcasts.Be sure to check out our merchandise at https://brass-tacks-and-beers.creator-spring.comGet 15% off your male grooming needs at smoothmyball.com/btabpodcast

    Brass Tacks & Beers #71 (Kaleth Wright)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 59:00


    Some people are destined for greatness. Kaleth Wright ascended to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during a time fraught with turmoil but still managed to earn the moniker "Enlisted Jesus" from the airmen he served. Now as a civilian, CEO, and Executive Coach, Kaleth is leading on a new front. Listen in to hear about cigars, life outside the uniform, and so much more.Beside to check out our merchandise at https://brass-tacks-and-beers.creator-spring.comGet 15% off your male grooming needs at smoothmyball.com/btabpodcast

    Six Pack of Thoughts #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 30:24


    Ben is sick and watching action movies... these are his thoughts.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #69 (Michaela Murphy, Kory Kling, & Ben Bouvy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 61:38


    Listen up, Twinkle Toes! The voice of a rebellious youth is here to do a 6-pack of thoughts and answer some questions about the iconic series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. When you're an earth bender, you can drink a damn White Claw if you want... but the beer of the day is Coors Light.Get your sweet earth bending themed merch from Michaela's brand at BanditBasics.com or check her out on cameo to get a sweet shout out (in character) for a loved one. Be sure to check out smoothmyballs.com/btabpodcast and take 15% off on us.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #68 (Melanie Lineberry & Ben Bouvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 65:08


    Billionaires are flying off into space every other week, 9 year old Native Americans would be fine in a zombie apocalypse, and a few other things come up in this 6-pack of thoughts. Take 15% off on us at Smoothmyballs.com/btabpodcast

    Brass Tacks & Beers #67 (Ben Bouvy & Mike Ross: 6-Pack of Thoughts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 65:18


    Half of this episode had to be cut out so we didn't get cancelled... enjoy.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #66 (The Stickman Hall Of Fame)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 69:05


    Some people are destined for glory, bound to enshrined in some way. The people we're talking about today have the honor of being considered for the Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Stickman Hall of Fame Presented by Smooth My Balls Hosted by Brass Tacks and Beers.All fan nominees for next year can be messaged to our social media.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #65 (Cara Maria Sorbello)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 56:47


    We're riding the Sliver Bullet with Cara Maria Sorbello and dishing out a six pack of thoughts. Listen in as we dive in to everything from MMA to Legends of the Hidden Temple. Everyone that listens needs to hit up MTV and demand that we get Cara Maria back on the The Challenge.#WeWantCaraMariaBeer of the Day: Coors LightGet your Cara Maria fix at one of the links below:https://www.caramaria.comhttps://www.cameo.com/misscaramariahttps://www.instagram.com/misscaramaria/https://www.instagram.com/caramariaphotography/https://onlyfans.com/theknighthouse

    Brass Tacks & Beers #64 (The Salt Lake City Tinder Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 53:42


    We're back to swiping right and listening to some of the interesting stories from the SLC. We also give some love to a local brewery and how clean the city is.Be sure to check out smoothmyballs.com/btabpodcast and get 15% off on us.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #63 (Ben Bouvy, Dallas Bouvy, Mike Ross, & Melanie Lineberry: Alaska Beer and More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 96:30


    Alaska has one hell of a beer scene! Listen in as Dallas and Ben talk about beer and good times in Alaska before they're joined by Mike and Mel.Donate to the Fight for at https://www.gofundme.com/f/brass-tacks-and-charity-fight-for-kids?qid=c5242e869f6d3d42b18e8087c51d2128

    Six Pack of Pettiness #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 62:21


    After being accused of being petty within the group chat and on episode #63, amongst many other ordeals going on, the procuder, Mike is join by our reoccurring guest Mel for a rebuttal to Ben and to also answer some questions. Ben has no idea this episode was made. Check and Mate Ben.  

    Six Pack of Thoughts #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 60:17


    There has been a robbery! The corrupt Pittsburgh media has bent the will of the people and stolen an election of sorts. Listen in as Ben is joined by Mel to discuss what is on his mind for the day. A little bit of everything in this one.AdoptACopBJJ.org

    Brass Tacks & Beers #62 (Dungeons & Dragons: The Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 81:28


    This is it! The travels, the battles, and the journey has all led up to this point. Listen in to the thrilling conclusion of our D&D voyage.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #61 (Alex Voz)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 51:50


    A mentalist following the American dream while also dazzling and amazing as a performer. Listen in as pro mentalist, Alex Voz, joins in to get down to brass tacks... and blow Ben's mind from hundreds of miles away.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #60 (Dungeons & Dragons: Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 129:37


    We still have no idea what is going on and the Dungeon Master is clearly frustrated. But don't worry! Our adventure is getting into full swing and the the action is coming in hot and heavy.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #59 (Dungeons & Dragons: Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 95:51


    We struggle through more of our quest and try to remember who we are, why we're questing, and what the hell is going on.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #58 (Dungeons and Dragons: Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 128:26


    This game is harder than we thought... Listen in as we struggle our way through an epic voyage.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #57 (Dungeons & Dragons: Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 38:23


    There is nothing better than a game night with friends, but sometimes you have to kick it up a notch and break into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Listen in as Ben, Mike, Dallas, and Melanie begin an adventure crafted by our resident Dungeon Master, Jaws.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #56 (Mike Ross & Dallas Bouvy: YouTube Rabbit Holes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 64:10


    Sometimes you end up in the depths of YouTube without even realizing you were headed there. Listen in as we discuss some of the  rabbit holes we've fallen in.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #55 (Dallas Bouvy & Mike Ross: Save The World Top 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 86:14


    Saving the world from aliens isn't an exact science, but we have it figured out. Listen in to hear us talk about how we would do it.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #54 (March Mania: Final Showdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 72:53


    This is it! This is the final showdown between our finalists from each region to determine which celebrity would win in a knockdown, drag out fight to the death. Are you rooting for the Austrian Oak, the Canadian Crippler, The Challenge Phenom, or the Ruler of Hell's Kitchen? Two Beers of the Day in this episode!

    Brass Tacks & Beers #53 (Jason Cervone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 40:00


    All Rise! A true pillar of the community and a proud Oliver Bear from the Northside of Pittsburgh, Jason Cervone, comes on to discuss the upcoming election for Judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County. Get to know this candidate so you can have the information you need to elect one of the best Pittsburgh has to offer.Jason is endorsed by 2 members of this podcast team... Ben can't legally endorse anyone without getting in trouble, but word on the street is that he will be voting for Jason.Beer of the Day: Dream Cannon #11 from the 11th Hour Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, Pa.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #52 (March Mania: Reality TV Stars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 75:42


    We love to hate them, but now they're here to fight to the death. Listen in as we breakdown who would win in a fight to death and come out victorious to head in to the final four.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #52 (March Mania: Reality TV Stars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 80:12


    We love to hate them, but now they're here to fight to the death. Listen in as we breakdown who would win in a fight to death and come out victorious to head in to the final four.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #51 (March Mania: Actors Region)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 75:42


    It's a brawl at the box office as the titans of Hollywood square up for chance at eternal glory. Listen in as the guys determine who moves on from the actors region.

    Six Pack of Thoughts #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 61:49


    Coors Light and good friends discuss the things on their minds. Listen in as Ben is joined by Mel  to unload the nonsense on their minds before finding themselves in serious conversation.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #50 (Brian Murray and Jason Lank)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 64:55


    Money makes the world go round, and with everything going on in the world we decided to bring on some experts. Listen in as Brian Murray and Jason Lank dish out some prime advice in some uncertain times.Beer of the Day: Lazy Magnolia's Southern Pecan

    Brass Tacks & Beers #49 (March Mania: Celebrity Chefs Region)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 47:17


    You fu##ing donkey! This is the celebrity chef region of the street fight bracket and the kitchen is HOT! Listen in as we breakdown these culinary titans and decide who moves on to the semi-finals!

    Brass Tacks & Beers #48 (March Mania: Retired Athletes Region)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 57:29


    A white Ford Bronco just rolled into town... I guess that means it's time for the retired athletes to duke it out to see who advances to the final four of the first ever Brass Tacks and Beer March Mania Celebrity Street Fight Tournament!

    Six Pack of Thoughts #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 42:49


    Elon Musk, Toby Maguire, and Star Wars fans. These are just a few of the thoughts on Ben's mind.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #47 (Mike Ross & Dallas Bouvy: Top 5 Dumbest Animals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 98:59


    Some animals are majestic and truly display the brilliance of nature... But some animals are dumb as hell! Listen in as we discuss the animals we think are the absolute bottom of the barrel when it comes to intelligence. Beer of the Day: Field Party Blonde Ale by the Georgia Beer Company

    Brass Tacks & Beers #46 (Rusty Featherstone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 64:38


    Our favorite TikTok Creator comes on the show to talk about how he got started, the pressures of being judged by 12 years olds on the internet, and movie trilogies.Beer of the Day: Rolling Rock

    Brass Tacks & Beers #45 (New Orleans Beer Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 50:31


    Bienvenue en Louisiane! Listen in as Ben rates some of the breweries in New Orleans and talk about all the delicious food.

    Brass Tacks & Beers #44 (Gerald Griggs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 43:48


    Freedom Fighter. Lawyer. Leader! The Vice President of the Atlanta NAACP and all-star lawyer, Gerald Griggs, comes on the show to discuss racial tensions in America and so much more. Beer of the Day: Virginidia Pale Ale, Hardywood Brewery

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