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The boys sit down every week to argue a variety of topics, while having a cold brew (or three). The banter may be good, but the real treasure is the beer they drank along the way.

The Beer Boyz


    • Mar 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES


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    Ep. 75: Crunchy Chips, Hard Nips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 55:17


    In this week's episode, the boys sit down to argue about potato chips in honor of St. Patrick. Slainte, I guess?

    Episode 74: Hater's Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 126:15


    As Counterpints is a podcast that thrives on positivity and a welcoming, warm spirit, the boys sit down to talk about all things hate. What are some things that annoy the hell out of you? The boys are happy to get your list started in this cathartic ventfest of an episode.

    Episode 73: Das längste Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 169:01


    After a moderate hiatus, the boys are back to talk about all things Oktoberfest and German beers! In a rare Friday episode, the rowdiness and alcohol is cranked up to 11, resulting in a one of a kind Oktoberfest discussion that you cannot miss. Be warned dear listeners, for this one is a doozy. Editor's note: In other news, we're changing the format very soon to streamline these a bit, you're welcome.

    Episode 73: Das längste Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 172:55


    After a moderate hiatus, the boys are back to talk about all things Oktoberfest and German beers! In a rare Friday episode, the rowdiness and alcohol is cranked up to 11, resulting in a one of a kind Oktoberfest discussion that you cannot miss. Be warned dear listeners, for this one is a doozy. Editor's note: In other news, we're changing the format very soon to streamline these a bit, you're welcome.

    Episode 72: The Curse of the Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 63:26


    In this second iteration of the infamous Taco Bell episode, the boys sit down to reconsider past stances on some authentic Mexican favorites such as the Quesarito, Chalupa, and Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Who will win this new fast food clash?

    Episode 71: Summer vs. Fall Smackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 91:24


    As summer winds down, and using a slight mixup of the bracket formula, the boys sit down to debate which season is better: Summer or Fall? Do you prefer a beer by a pool, or by a firepit? Lemonade or apple cider? Let the battle BEGIN!

    Restaurant Series 2: Olive Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 64:43


    Buon giorno Counterpints listeners! This week, in the second iteration of the acclaimed Restaurant Series, the boys sit down to draft meals from everyone's favorite authentic restaurant, Olive Garden! Because when you're there, you're family.

    Episode 69: Party Over, Hang Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 66:12


    On this funny sex number episode, the boys sit down to discuss the fallout from Jack's infamous bachelor party. How many injuries did the group sustained? Were bodily fluids kept in the body? Find out, on this recap episode of Counterpints!

    Episode 68: Goodbye Life, Hello Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 59:59


    Where in the world in is Jack? In this shorter freeform episode, the boys regale each other with tales of recent beer trips and beer festivals. Finally, predictions are made about an upcoming bachelor party... will the boys survive?

    Ep. 67 - Big Kevin's Chili Cook-Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 104:20


    This week, the boys sit down to go over and answer everyone's burning question: who is the absolute greatest in the world of "The Office" side characters?

    Restaurant Draft Series: Chili's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 76:07


    In a first of a series of trashy restaurant drafts, the boys sit down to draft their own teams of food and drinks at none other than Matt's favorite chain, Chili's! What artery clogging meals will the boys pick to shove in their faces? Will Matt have his long awaited revenge?

    Episode 65: Bracket of Brackets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 91:40


    To celebrate their two year anniversary, the boys sit down to fight over a bracket of BRACKETS and do some tear-filled reminiscing. Which bracket from the podcast's past will be crowned the ultimate winner?

    Episode 64: Freeform Risky Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 79:44


    In this freeform episode, the boys sit down to talk about a variety of topics including but not limited to the joys of home ownership, appropriate attire at weddings, what a perfect Sunday looks like, and more. Of course, beers are drank and discussed... it's a beer podcast after all.

    Episode 63: The Earl of Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 102:04


    One of mankind's oldest questions is finally answered: "What exactly IS a sandwich?" The boys sit down to discuss the academics of sandwich making, as well as debate the best examples in the known universe. Sandwich your head in between a pair of headphones and strap in for this bready episode!

    Episode 62: French Fry Freakout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 103:30


    Finally, the day has arrived! The boys sit down to talk about their favorite strips of fried, greasy potatoes from local fast food restaurants. WHO WILL WIN?

    Episode 61: Bad Bromance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 95:47


    In this special Valentine's Day episode, the boys sit down to argue over their favorite romantic comedy movies. Feelings are hurt, chocolates are eaten, and flowers will be bought, but for who? For all the lonely hearts out there, consider us your extra special Valentine...

    Episode 60: Risky Disness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 74:46


    In this episode, the boys engage in another bracket-based argument about the beloved Disney corporation. This time, Disney's princess icons are up to bat! Which princess will reign supreme in a sea of sparkly tiaras and expensive hairdos? Stick around to learn about salmon ladders and friendly Wisconsin men who frequent Arizona bars.

    Episode 59: Hangover Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 101:13


    Welcome to 2022! To celebrate the NEW YEAR, the boys sit down to discuss their New Years happenings, the joys of Dry January, and draft a team of hangover cures and habits. This one was recorded on a Friday, so buckle up! Here's to hoping that 2022 is better than 2021.

    Episode 58: What a Year It's Been (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 137:14


    It's superlatives time again! In one of their longest episodes yet, the boys sit down to reflect on the year of our Lord 2021. Categories include Best/Worst Beer, Best/Worst Beer Experience, Best/Worst Brewery, New Beers Resolutions, and more! Can you believe another year has gone by? We can't.

    Episode 57: Christmas Today, Christmas Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 96:20


    The boys sit down to discuss some of their favorite holiday topics, as Christmas looms ahead. Put on your Santa hats, jingle your sleigh bells, warm up a mug of hot cocoa, and get ready for some of the least coherent Christmas arguments we've made all year!

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    Episode 56: Take Your Salad and Go F*ck Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 87:23


    In this Thanksgiving style draft, the boys sit down and get rowdy talking about their favorite pies, sides, and of course, the worst parts of the holiday. Tune in for in-depth discussions of the Westminster Dog Show and the correct methods of cranberry delivery. Who's up for a Whip It?

    Counterbites #6: Let's Talk About Paranormal Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 69:12


    In this Counterbites episode, Matt, Jack, and special guest Kelli sit down to talk about the Paranormal Activity series, movie by movie. Which is the worst? The best? Are we dealing with demons or ghosts? Where is the Ghost Dimension, exactly?

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    Episode 55: A Day at the Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 98:09


    In this draft style showdown, the boys draft teams of their fair favorites, as well as the darker sides of fair adventures. Unbuckle your belt as they serve arguments about whether fried butter is worth eating, why people at fairs are so crazy, and how much puke is too much puke. This one gets a bit rowdy, so I'm FAIR-ly certain you'll want to tune in!

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    Counterbites #5: Scruffy Nerf Herdin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 47:56


    In this episode of Counterbites, Kevin and Matt sit down to rank the mainline nine Star Wars movies. Which movies will take the coveted "S" tier, and which will forever languish in "F"? Should Palpatine have defeated Yoda in a fight? Is Jar Jar Binks the Anti-Christ? Who is Babu Frik, really? Tune in to find out!

    Episode 54: With Apologies to Mr. King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 87:22


    With Halloween right around the corner, the boys sit down and get a little spooky with a best of all time horror movie bracket. Zombies, ghosts, demons, creepy little girls, who is the spookiest of the scary? Remember to call into our voicemail at (774) 224-0708 to let us know which movies we missed, because we know you're thinking it!

    Episode 53: Eggnorance is Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 68:36


    In Matt's special birthday episode, the boys get into a heated debate about everyone's favorite meal of the day, breakfast! Will we finally figure out if Canadian bacon is actually bacon, let alone edible?

    Counterbites #4: Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 72:31


    In the fourth installment of Counterbites, a guest panel of weebs sit down to talk about Subs vs. Dubs, the weirdest animes out there, as well as designing your own anime. Buckle up folks, this one gets a bit... saucy.

    Episode 52: The Sauce is the Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 79:10


    In yet another food-based draft, the boys sit down to draft their favorite teams of delectable, savory sauces. Who will be the penultimate BOSS OF SAUCES?

    Counterbytes #3: Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 75:19


    In the third installment of Counterbytes (get it?), a brand new team of nerds forms to discuss all things GAMING. Is Super Mario World the best Mario game? Does Matt's uncle work at Nintendo? How many remakes can game developers possibly make? Is Skyward Sword garbage? We answer these questions, and more!

    Episode 51: Dustbowl 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 61:52


    In this week's episode, the boys finally duke it out over the best (widely commercially available) chip on the market. Will it be Lays? Doritos? Fritos? Who will lick their fingers clean and who will go home DUSTY?

    Counterbites #2: The NFL is Back, Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 42:39


    In the second installment of CounterBITES, the Sports Boys (tm) sit down to discuss the glorious sport of American Football and all their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. For our international viewers, that's the one where they throw the ball, not kick it. FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY!

    Counterbites #1: College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 51:01


    For the debut of Counterbites, the sports crew go over their conference and playoff championship picks, sleepers, and Heisman contenders. To no one's surprise, Matt is nowhere to be found. LET'S TALK COLLEGE FOOTBALL!

    Episode 50: Cancellation Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 64:43


    In their 50th episode, the boys sit down to talk about movies, comedians, and other media from the past that wouldn't work in . Luckily, Counterpints will be timeless forever!

    Episode 49: Movie Speech Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 83:38


    This week, the boys sit down to debate their favorite movie speeches in a no holds barred bracket. Will they finally get to the bottom of Mel Gibson's ability to ride a horse?

    Episode 48: The Great State Roast-a-thon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 80:07


    In an episode we all knew was coming, the boys sit down to discuss the worst states in the US. Not for the faint of heart!

    Episode 47: Singin' with Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 78:03


    In this bracket style showdown, the boys pick eight of their favorite Disney songs and battle it out for best tune. Will Phil Collins smash his way to the top?

    Episode 46: Drinking for the Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 103:15


    In this freeform episode, the boys sit down a variety of topics including upcoming beer festivals, Burger King's latest attempt at a chicken sandwich, the horrors the work, and how Coors is selling seltzers by helping out some rivers. The question remains, when will the sponsorships flow in?!

    Episode 45: Suns Out, Guns Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 91:27


    In their final season draft, the boys sit down on the precipice of summer to talk about their favorite aspects of the warmer months. What's the best drink to sip on a hot summer day? The best food to grill? Find out on this episode of Counterpints!

    Episode 44: War is Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 95:06


    In honor of Memorial Day, the boys sit down to argue about their favorite war movies. Will they figure out why Gettysburg is 4 hours long? Is Mogadishu even a real place? Can they stack shit 5 feet 9 inches tall? Find out on this episode of Counterpints!

    Episode 43: Chicos Blancos Bebiendo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 76:48


    In this special Cinco de Mayo draft, the hombres sit down to discuss their favorite Mexican foods, drinks, and liquors. How many times will Taco Bell be referenced? Will Kevin hold his crown as King Mexican? Find out on this episode of Counterpints!

    Episode 42: Bad Movies, Worse Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 91:51


    In this episode, the boys crack some beers and sit down to talk about some of the worst movies of all time, in this sh*tty movies draft! Pop those headphones in, and get ready to take some notes on what movies to avoid at all costs.

    Episode 41: Happy Anniversary, Honey! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 89:14


    In this second installment of their One Year Anniversary podcast, the boys duke it out over 16 macro craft beers to figure out who is KING. Tensions are high, claws are out, and flames are burning. Who will take the crown?

    Episode 41: Happy Anniversary, Honey! (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 70:50


    After a full year of making podcasts, the boys sit down to reflect on all they've said and done over the last 365 days. Tune in for our best moments, some behind the scenes action, and of course, four increasingly drunk podcast hosts. Here's to another year! CHEERS!

    Episode 40: Chicken Nugget Chowdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 82:59


    In another live tasting episode, the boys sit down with special guest The Nugglord to determine the best chicken item from eight national fast food chains. Which nugget, tender, or popcorn bite will win? Tune in to find out!

    Episode 39: March Madness Mascot Mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 71:15


    In this action packed bracket episode, the boys sit down to discuss their favorite NCAA team mascots, and maybe, which ones would win in a fight. Could a knight beat a cowboy? Could a wolverine take down a bull elephant? Find out on this episode of Counterpints!

    Episode 38: St. Patrick Weeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 79:57


    In this rowdy episode of Counterpints, Casey lets his inner Irish flow, as well as the beers. The beers are a'flowin', and the arguments are a'growin'! Tune in to hear about the best kind of potatoes, why Maryland needs a new flag, and the best way to chug Chick Fil A sauce out of a packet while driving. Strap in for this one folks.

    Episode 37: Hex Girls Fan Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 77:28


    In this draft episode, the boys sit down to draft fantasy teams of their favorite cartoons. Put on your favorite pair of PJs, grab that bowl of cereal, and get for some Saturday morning fun! Except it's Thursday.

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    Episode 36: Plinies, Leinies, and Heinies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 75:44


    On this freeform episode, the boys sit down to try an extra special beer straight out of the depths of California and discuss a variety of beer topics. Are hype-trains derailing your enjoyment of beer? Is Untappd ruining the craft beer industry? Is it weird to wear a bathrobe when recording a podcast? Find out on this episode of Counterpints!

    Taster Series: SipSipChug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 17:46


    In this bite size installment in our Taster series, Jack sits down with NY-based SipSipChug, a beer content creator know for his fantastic "Beer Battle" YouTube series. The pair discuss all things beer, the Buffalo Bills, and some YouTube best of moments. Go check out SipSipChug on YouTube or his other social media channels!

    Episode 35: Winter Wonderland Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 90:52


    As we finally start to move towards Spring, the boys sit down to talk about their favorite parts of Winter in this seasonal draft. Just be warned, for such an icy topic, the arguments get heated!

    Taster Series: Work For Your Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 70:04


    In this XXL length Taster, Casey and Jack interview co-founders of alcohol and exercise website "Work For Your Beer", Alicia and Mel. Tune in to hear about how Work For Your Beer got its start, the best ways to get free beer, and of course, how cute Ben Schwartz is (so cute). Go check them out on their website! https://workforyourbeer.com/

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