Pillow Talk With Bros: Exploring Masculinity with Open Beers and Open Hearts

Episode 49 - My guest, Joey Chandler, is a purpose coach and host of the "What's Your Purpose?" Podcast He is out to normalize people talking about purpose and works with entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, and consultants to make their purpose part of their everyday life. His purpose is about people being free and for that he helps people clarify who they are and how to be more of that on a day-to-day basis. You can take his free survey to clarify your purpose at: https://joeychandler.net/purpose_survey Joey and I talk about the importance of purpose, finding the message we have that everyone needs to hear, and Joey asks me his two questions to help me find my purpose!  Drink of the Day - COMIN IN HOP SESSION IPA from Talisman Brewing Company in Ogden, UT. It has a piney hop flavor but some really great Citrus and tropical fruit aromas. 5.0% ABV. Check em out at https://talismanbrewingco.com or @talismanbrewingco on Instagram. BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Sankofa Beer Company-- The foundation for Sankofa Beer Company pulls from the founders' upbringing in West Africa.  At Sankofa Beer Company they challenge the conventions of craft beer by drawing inspiration from the abundance of the African continent. Creating inclusive spaces where culture meets craft, that reinvent beer consumption and its consumers.  They use great ingredients, to craft great beers for great people! Check em out at https://www.sankofabeer.com or on Instagram @sankofabeer

Episode 48 - In today's episode, Joe and his guest Crystal, talk about their experience with divorce, the stigma of divorce in our society, the tags they felt like they were forced to wear because of their divorce, and if divorce has changed their opinion about marriage.   Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Shambo Juicy IPA from RoHa Brewing in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a big hop forward IPA, with a punch of juicy citrus notes in the aroma. The pineapple, stone fruit, and citrussy hop flavors are prevalent. This beer is unfiltered, allowing its true flavor profile to come through, the nose is clean and finishes smooth.  ABV 7.0% Check em out at https://rohabrewing.com Insta @rohabrewing   BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Weathered Souls Weathered Souls Brewing Company is not a chain and their beer is not mass produced. They buy their grain locally and delivered to San Antonio, and South Texas. They are independent and with the support of independent loving fans, they intend to stay that way. You can’t be closer to the source of your beer than to sit in the shadow of the fermenter your beer was kegged from days before. The name says it all, we’re a little weathered by life and really don’t mind it. All part of the adventure… Weathered Souls is very happy to be a brewery where everyone is welcomed as a member of their brewery family. They have several old-school philosophies about life and business and one driving force is their philosophy that, if the beer is good enough, folks will find out. So they don’t pay for advertising, and rely on word of mouth just like his Dad did. It’ll take longer to grow the business, but it gives them a lot of satisfaction knowing that they succeed because folks care about them and their beer. They have had great success with their new “Black is Beautiful” initiative, visit their website https://weatheredsouls.beer to find out more. 

Episode 47 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guests, Patrick & Nick, talk about their experiences with failure, how they treat others in response to failure, whether or not they associate achievement with their self-worth, and how they are able to accept failure without it leading to resentment. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Wilson Mountain Style IPA from Roadhouse brewing in Jackson Hole, WY. It has an 7.5% ABV and intense hops & citrusy notes. Check em out at https://roadhousebrewery.com/ or on  Instagram @roadhousebeer Patrick is drinking a Love and Wrestling Double IPA from Mayflower Brewing, and Nick is sticking with this domestic staple of college campuses everywhere, Natural Light.  BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Soul Mega In 2017, two friends, Elliot and Jahi, decided to open a brewing company after years of homebrewing. Their mission is to be recognized in the craft beer industry for their stylistically un-styled craft beer offerings and to create a culture that embraces creativity and inclusion. Soul Mega literally means “the embodiment of something great.” It represents their vision for the company and their belief that their dream will manifest much larger than they can presently imagine. The name Soul Mega serves as a reminder to the limitless potential of the human spirit. Book Recommendations - Patrick recommends The One Thing by Gary Keller & Nick recommends The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington. Music Recommendations - Patrick recommends the band Deer Tick & Nick throws some love to Kid Cudi.

Episode 46 - In today's episode, Joe and his guest Matthew P Brown, talk about our experiences with anxiety, how we overcome it, whether or not we confuse anxiety with stress, and living with OCD. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Ferda Imperial Double India Pale Ale from T.F. Brewing in Salt Lake City, UT, and Matthew is drinking a Whirlpool Pale Ale from Nightshift Brewing Company. Check 'em out! BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK -  Cajun Fire Brewing Company is a family-owned business and the first black owned brewing company in Louisiana and the south, and the fifth black owned brewing brewery in U.S. history. The company was founded in New Orleans in 2011, and has been nationally recognized as a catalytic business that has tackled inequities within the craft beverage industry since inception. The company/LLC via its mission, "Brewing for socio-economic gains one pint at a time", has created not only an increase in civic pride but also tangible accomplishments for many community-driven initiatives. To learn more go to their website Check em out at http://drinkcajunfire.com  Matthew's Book Recommendations - Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, Think Like A Monk by Jay Schetti, and Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. Matthew Music Artist he is Obsessed With - Eminem

Episode 45 - In today's episode, Joe and his guest Jonathan talk about how they handled and coped with grief. They also talk about siblings being the forgotten mourners & how grief affected their behavior. Drink of the Day - Zion Pale Ale from Zion Brewery. Orange lemon and grapefruit hop aroma and flavor meld perfectly with a rich malty American Style Pale Ale. Check em out at www.zionbrewery.com BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Mack Brewing Company  - Mack Brewing Co. is an up and coming brewery located in West Philadelphia and spearheaded by owner and brewer – Philly Mack. "I want people to have fun, listen to some dope music, light up whatever you smoke, Chill and kick it with your friends. Enjoy the complexity of the IPA while trying to simplify the complexities of life". Check em out at https://www.mackbrewingco.com/ or  on Instagram @mackbrewingco  Jonathan's Book Recommendation - Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute  Jonathan's Music Recommendation - Muse or Shinedown. 

Episode 44 - Today’s episode is all about Accountability. Joe and his guest Christian talk about what accountability looks like today, whether or not men handle being held accountable well, and how it makes them feel when someone holds them accountable.  Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Hopspital IPA from Proper Brewing Co. Hopspital is brewed with three kinds of hops in the boil and dry hopping stages. Chinook and Glacier hops add a piney, fruity body with hints of citrus while Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand lend a tangy, subtly tropical flavor with notes of kiwi, gooseberry and peach. Drink two and call me in the morning. They are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check them out at http://www.properbrewingco.com/ Christian is drinking a Helles Lager from KC Bier Company, check them out at https://kcbier.com/our-bier/ BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Cocoa Cutie- Denise, the Artist and Creator of Cocoa Cutie, was inspired by her nieces and nephews as she was looking for products that reflected her family but was unable to find them. She literally took to the drawing board and drew what she wanted to see. Each character is hand-drawn by her and is one-of-a kind.  Building self-esteem early on in our children is paramount, so each Cocoa Cutie is available in one of four different skin tones to reflect the diversity and beauty of every child. Also, our children deserve the very best, so she makes sure each product is of the highest quality. She makes everything from Clothing, bags, home decor, and everything in-between. Check them out at www.cocoacutie.com or on Instagram @cocoacuties Christian's Answers to Joe's 3 burning questions-  Book Recommendations- Dream Big by Bob Goff & Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki Music Recommendation- Take it All Back 2.0 by Judah and the Lion What is making his heart heavy? Comparison...don't let comparison steal your joy!

Episode 43- Happy St. Patrick's Day Bros and Broettes! Today is our One Year Anniversary!! Alex & I reflect on the last year of the podcast, the growth we have seen in ourselves, and Joe takes the hot for some burning questions from Alex. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Happy Camper IPA from Santa Fe Brewing in Santa Fe, NM. Happy Camper is a hoppy, malty, perfectly balanced, world-class IPA made just for you. A beer that says, “I’m from New Mexico, I like good beer, and Don’t touch my motorcycle.” First brewed in 2009. First canned in 2010. And first shotgunned about 5 seconds later. It’s a New Mexico original from New Mexico’s Original Craft Brewery. Drink it with pride. It is a full bodied Ruby colored India Pale Ale. With an ABV of 6.6% this IPA is perfect for camping outdoors, or on a bar stool! Check em out at https://santafebrewing.com/ or @santafebrewing on Instagram, and Alex is drinking a Miller Lite.  BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Harlem Blue in New York City - Harlem Blue Premium Beer is on a mission to change the way people see craft beer. Their beers are handcrafted to reflect and match the unique diversity of life in New York City. HARLEM BORN. LOCALLY BREWED to reflect and match the unique nonstop work life balance of New York City from a Harlem POV. Harlem Blue looks to celebrate the journey as we all seek to belong and to become. Their foundation stones are simple: always brew with excellence, celebrate the moments that matter, be authentic, and tell their stories through their community. From a quick trip to the corner store, to rushing to the subway for work, or a Sunday brunch. The walk is different. The style is effortless. The hustle is innate. Check em out at https://www.harlemblue.com/ or on Instagram @harlembluebeer

Episode 42- On today's bonus episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Rob & I talk about how we have seen misogyny take place on the new app Clubhouse, why men feel the need to talk over women, the subtle difference between sexism and misogyny, and reflect on whether or not we have participated in mansplaining behaviors. Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Hop Nosh IPA from Uinta Brewing in Salt Lake City, UT. This flagship IPA boasts an assertive bitterness and vibrant hop aromatics. Expect notes of pine, lime zest, and grapefruit supported by caramel malts. At 7.3% ABV, it squeezes into Bro Beer Status. Check em out at http://www.uintabrewing.com/ or @uintabrewing on Instagram. BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK- Spaceway Brewery in Rocky Mount, NC is a nod to Afrofuturism; which seeks to imagine a future in which minorities who are scarcely represented in pop culture are depicted as leading characters. As in pop culture images of the future minorities are scarcely represented in the craft beer industry. Spaceway Brewing Company is unique in that its goal is to not only reinvent simple and full- flavored craft-brewed beer, but to create a sense of community through craft brewing education, innovation, activities/festivals, and community ownership, in addition to helping to change the industry’s approach toward inclusion of minorities. Check em out at https://www.spacewaybrewing.com/ or  @spaceway_brewing on Instagram Rob's Book Recommendation is "The Way of the Superior Man" by David Deida and the Music Artist he is a big fan of is Big Sean. 

Episode 41 - In today's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Chris talk about what skills they know, why men have a need to fix things, and if they feel any shame for not knowing how to fix things around the house. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Fresh Sesh IPA, a true American IPA by Bewilder Brewing located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hopped with Warrior, Citra and Mosaic, and then is dry hopped with Mosaic and Citra. This beer isn't super bitter, but it is hop forward with fresh citrus fruity flavors that are very bright. Check them out at https://bewilderbrewing.com or on Instagram @bewilderbeer BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Round 21- Founder Jasmine Maietta had the idea for round21 in 2018, after spending decades around athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, and entertainers who love sports. "We (athletes) were expressing our identity with art on hoodies & sneakers, but what we played with remained a blank canvas." Jasmine created round21 to celebrate the originality within each player through art and to bring people together through play. Check out their work at www.round21.com 

Episode 40 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe and his guest Ana talk about what kind of sex education they received, whether they feel they have the space to initiate conversation in their sexual interactions, and whether or not we are responsible for our own pleasure. If you want to check out Ana's sex coach check her out on instagram @iamjocelynsilva Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a White Rainbow White India Pale Ale from Red Rock Brewery located in Salt Lake City, Utah.  BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Ivy's Tea Co. is owned and operated by first-generation herbalist and Tea Bae, Shanae. The decision to study herbalism came when she decided to learn more about living off the land and using the land for healing. The brand launched in 2016, and since then has transformed into the Hip-Hop inspired tea company you shop from today. Through Ivy's Tea., Shanae hopes to change the way you see tea drinkers and introduce more African holistic health remedies into the holistic health industry. The goal is to make the industry as inclusive and reflective and acception of all cultures as Hip-Hop. Check them out at www.ivystea.com or on instagram @ivysteaco  

Episode 39 - Today's guest is Drew Drake. He is an Actor, Poet and Educator from Huntsville Alabama; focused on creating art that facilitates healthy dialogue for people of color. His biggest inspirations are Zora Neale Hurston and Fannie Lou Hamer. Drew is currently teaching with Urban Word NYC ( Poetry and Literary Arts Empowerment) , Illuminart (Arts and Theatre Organization working with middle schools and High Schools in Staten Island) and Rehabilitation through the Arts ( Arts Empowerment organization Prisons in NY State) teaching at Taconic Womens Correctional Facility. His teaching focuses on eliminating the elitism of eurocentric and white-centered art, and creating more accessibility to different mediums of art for POCs by using Hip Hop and Black Culture as an tool of exploration of English Language Arts and Creative Writing. Drew also released an EP " Dope Boys Love Hondas" in January and is working on a follow up " Untitled" EP set to release this fall. Learn more at www.thedrewdrake.comJoe and Drew do a deep dive about the topic of consent. They talk about the history of the word consent, the first laws passed that mentioned consent, yielding to someone else's right, power or will to oppose, how women are not objects, how we can normalize consent in everyday interactions, what consent means to them, and if they remember ever being taught about consent.Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Tastes Like Citrus IPA from 2 Row Brewing, a family-owned local brewery in Midvale, Utah. Check 'em out! BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Urban Word NYC. Urban Word NYC champions the voices of New York City youth by providing platforms for critical literacy, youth development and leadership through free and uncensored writing, college prep and performance opportunities. They serve aspiring young writers from across New York City’s five boroughs. It’s target population reflects the makeup of the public institutions from which they are largely drawn (40% African American, 20% Latino, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 15% White, 5% Middle Eastern and 2% Other), over 95% of which attend Title I schools (free or reduced lunch). In addition, UW also serves youth in homeless shelters or alternative incarceration facilities and hosts events for young people in a range of community centers, religious spaces and commercial venues across the city. Check them out at https://www.urbanwordnyc.org or on Instagram @urbanwordnycIf you want to check out some of the articles Joe references in the episode check out the sites below:https://youngmenshealthsite.org/guides/sexual-consent/ https://www.gq.com/story/mens-consent-questions-answered

Episode 38 - Today we are bringing back Ariella Serur, the @queerdatingcoach, and she is on a mission to transform the dating pool into one we enthusiastically want to jump into. Heavily influenced by non-monogamy, she rallies against *finding your person* and instead wants you to *find your person-al worth* regardless of your relationship status. Ariella helps LGBTQIA+ folks in all stages of their dating journeys understand themselves and communicate better, so that we all become the studs we seek to seduce. We talk about what dating means in the time of covid, how to take the high stakes out of dating, how to be open to connection, the 4 quadrants of people that we have to find dates, and a little deep dive in someone Joe was interested in and how he can initiate asking that person out. Drink of the Day - It's still dry January, so drink your water people!!!!BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK -Theopolis Vineyards, owner and founder, Theodora R. Lee aka Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards, a bold and dynamic Texan and San Francisco trial lawyer, is now bottling her own award winning wines. Theopolis vineyards is a small lot vineyard and hand-crafted winery located in California’s prestigious Yorkville Highlands of the Anderson Valley.  Situated along Highway 128 in southeastern Mendocino County near the border of Sonoma County, the AVA is a highly elevated, rugged interior wine-growing area. Established in 2003, Wine Critic Robert Parker bestowed upon wine made from grapes harvested from Theopolis Vineyards a stellar rating of 94-96 points, a spectacular showing for the vintner’s first harvest in 2006. Check em out at https://www.theopolisvineyards.com 

Episode 37 - Today's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros features Ariella Serur (she/her), and she is on a mission to transform the dating pool into one we enthusiastically want to jump into. Heavily influenced by non-monogamy, she rallies against *finding your person* and instead wants you to *find your person-al worth* regardless of your relationship status. Ariella helps LGBTQIA+ folks in all stages of their dating journeys understand themselves and communicate better, so that we all become the studs we seek to seduce. Check her out on Instagram, @queerdatingcoach. We discuss victories in initiating conversation with someone we like, memorable "fall on our face" moments, and the important topic of consent when it comes to kissing and initiation of conversation in general. You don't want to miss this!Drink of the Day - Water- MOST OF US understand that hydration is crucial for our health. Despite the universal acceptance on the importance of hydration, people across our blue planet, at all ages, live their lives at levels of hydration significantly below what leading organizations recommend. even mild levels of dehydration our physical and emotional abilities can be significantly affected. In fact, the functionality of several organs, our cognitive ability and our mood are hindered to an alarming degree if our body’s total water content drops by as little as 1%. So drink your water people! Information provided by https://www.waterlogic.com/en-us/resources/human-hydration-are-we-drinking-enough/BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Ethel's Club is a Black-woman founded “social and wellness club designed to celebrate people of color both online and IRL.” It's a social-meets-wellness-meets-creative hub for people of color—and until its Brooklyn venue reopens, you sign up for a digital membership to access to all kinds of wellness sessions, live-streamed healing classes, and other events. Instagram: @ethelsclub Website: https://msha.ke/ethelsclub/

Episode 36 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Alex, continue their Beer Advent Calendar for the holiday season, as they make their way through a different beer everyday leading up to Xmas! They tell you their thoughts about each beer by going through the different qualities of beer according to a brewer taste testing guide, and they also ruminate on something they'd like to focus on for 2021 that will help them be better men. Advent Beer Day 2 - Today, Alex and Joe are drinking a Christmas Ale from Bells Brewery in Comstock, Michigan. A traditional Scottish Ale rich and malty with notes of caramel and has a warm finish. Certain to make any occasion festive, or at least a bit more bearable. 

Episode 35 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Alex, will be starting a Beer Advent Calendar for the holiday season, and will be drinking a different beer everyday leading up to Xmas! They tell you their thoughts about each beer by going through the different qualities of beer according to a brewer taste testing guide, and they also ruminate on something they'd like to focus on for 2021 that will help them be better men. Advent Beer Day 1 - Vanilla Cherry Stout from Central Waters Brewing Company out of Amherst, WI. This luscious and dark libation is awash with the tartness of real Wisconsin cherries, smoothed out with soft hints of vanilla and aged in bourbon barrels. Check it out!

Episode 34 - Thank you for tuning in to Part 2 of our live-streamed episode, “They’re Just Not That Into You." Last week, Brandon and I talked about being attracted to people who are unavailable, emotionally or otherwise. People who treated us poorly, and who were simply not interested in us, and why we think we conveniently keep getting attracted to the least convenient people. During our livestream episode we had a guest caller call in whose screen name was JLo, and we have a great conversation with him about how he wishes his generation of men would have been taught to express their feelings more as he tells us all about growing up in the 70's, what lessons his father passed onto him, and what lessons he tries to pass onto his children now that he is a father. 

Episode 33 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros LIVE, Joe brings on his friend Brandon to talk about the frustrating topic of falling for the wrong people. They grapple with questions like, why are we attracted to people who are unavailable, emotionally or otherwise? How do you handle people who treat you poorly? Or, are the people you're falling for simply aren’t interested in you? Why does this happen? Why do we conveniently keep getting attracted to the least convenient people? Brandon and I cover all this and more in this two part series, so make sure you listen next week for part two! Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Hopethetical IPA from Proper Brewing Co. out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Chock full of tropical hops flavor and aroma, but none of the bitterness. A little oats and wheat lend the beer body, and plenty of fruit-forward hops added only during the later stages of the brewing process brings you a round well-balanced, softly juicy, and aromatic brew. Their team cultivates a work culture founded on principles of inclusion and respect, embraces the cultivation of knowledge, creativity, and innovation, and engage in meaningful participation with local communities, including local industries, consumers, vendors, and producers. Check them out at www.properbrewingco.comBIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - The holiday season is upon us, so we want to give you ideas on gifts you can buy from small businesses, and our focus today is Aromaology on Etsy out of Beverly Hills California- Handmade Bath Body and Home Fragrance Products, they are ecologically conscious and committed to help save our planet. They plant a tree in collaboration with ForestNation for every purchase you make. Their goal as of right now is to plant 1000 trees in Haiti and Tanzania.They have planted 10 trees and look forward to hitting our goal. All of their items in their shop are handmade by the owner, Daisy Kimbro, which are high quality all natural bath, body, skincare and home fragrance products handmade in her LA studio. They use a plethora of beneficial skin oils, butters and botanicals that are ethical, sustainable and cruelty-free ingredients. Their Collection includes Soy candles, body butters, bath body hair & massage oil, scrubs, lavender sachets, spa gift baskets, sage sprays and smudging sticks. Check out the shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Aromaology 

Episode 32 - Joe invites his friend, Alyssa, onto the podcast and they talk about building healthy habits, and how our own tendencies can help or hurt our journey to building healthy habits. They examine their own tendencies by using Gretchen Rubin's program "The Four Tendencies," and talk about how to build accountability for ourselves so our tendencies don't get in the way of building the life we want.  Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a "Put the IPA in the Coconut" from Epic Brewery. With coconut added twice, once on the brew kettle and again in the fermenter, this IPA combines the perfect blend of fresh coconut with the indistinguishable hop character of several tropical fruits to create an excellent beer for you sip while your feet are kicked back. Check it out!  BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - With tight run off races in Georgia, we wanted to amplify a business called Fair Fight. Fair Fight promotes fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educates voters about elections and their voting rights. Fair Fight brings awareness to the public on election reform, advocates for election reform at all levels, and engages in other voter education programs and communications. Founded by Stacey Abrams after witnessing the gross mismanagement of the 2018 election by the Secretary of State’s office, Abrams launched Fair Fight to ensure every American has a voice in our election system through programs such as Fair Fight 2020, an initiative to fund and train voter protection teams in 20 battleground states. Over the course of her career, Abrams has founded multiple organizations devoted to voting rights, training and hiring young people of color, and tackling social issues at both the state and national levels. In 2019, she launched Fair Count to ensure accuracy in the 2020 Census and greater participation in civic engagement, and the Southern Economic Advancement Project, a public policy initiative to broaden economic power and build equity in the South. Check them out at fairfight.com to donate or volunteer. 

Episode 31 - In case you missed it, we did a special Live Stream Election Night Episode! Join Joe and the Bros as they field calls from people in key battleground states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Colorado. We are going to look at early election results, talk about polling numbers, why 2020 is so much different than 2016, and where we were when we found out Trump won in 2016. We also get a call from someone in the UK who only goes by Kaps, and he talks about how the media is brainwashing us, bullshit elections, how America is such a worse country than Great Britain, and leaves us with a very motivational message of take a piss, have a laugh, forget about the bullshit and only think of yourself. *Kaps opinions do not express the views of the Bros here at Pillow Talk*  Get all the early pillow talk about election night in America with the Bros! Don't forget a drink...we'll need it! 

Episode 30 - On this week's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe and his guest Dylan talk about the stigmas surrounding men in female dominated occupations, and the psychological impact that can have on our search for identity.We wrestle with questions surrounding whether we have to worry about being taken seriously, if we feel forced to assert a traditional view of masculinity, and if we feel more pressure to succeed. We also chat about perceptions of men who do yoga, what it was like being men in theatre, and the big game between Nebraska and Thee Ohio State University.Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Ruby Hard Cider from Mountain West Hard Cider out of Salt Lake City, UT- A crisp 6.8% alcohol by volume hard apple cider for year-round enjoyment and everyday get-togethers, and Dylan is drinking a Strongbow Original Dry Hard Cider. Check 'em out!BIPOC Business of the Week - Today we'd like to throw some love to Fresh Seed Glow. Men, you’ve got skin too! And if you’re body is a temple, we need to take care of all of it. Fresh Seed glow is an Etsy company who crafts products that are made with natural and organic plant based ingredients designed to pamper the skin from head to toe. All products are chemical-free, and handmade in small batches in Brooklyn, N.Y. They have everything from Shea Butters, face moisturizers, body and massage oils, and Hand and Body scrubs. So check them out on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshSeedGlow 

Episode 29 - In this week's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe invites his friend, and licensed therapist, Danell Will, on the podcast to talk about how our insecurities reveal our core beliefs about ourselves. They wrestle with ideas like how do these core beliefs develop, how they impact our interaction with others, and what kind of work we can do to change these core beliefs. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking Harpoon Craft Cider from Harpoon Brewery out of Boston, Massachusetts and Danell is drinking a hibiscus cider from Black Apple Hard Cider in Springdale, Arkansas. Check 'em out!BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - This week we want to give a shoutout to Rhythm Brewing Co.- Newly launched in March 2018, Rhythm Brewing Co. is a New Haven, CT based brewery, founded by Alisa Bowens-Mercado. Realizing the lack of craft lagers on the market, Alisa decided to create her own. Her flagship beer, Rhythm, is a modern American-style lager with an ABV of 5.5%. Brewed with South African hops, Rhythm is unfiltered, flavorful, and has a slight bite that leaves you wanting more. Music, Dance, and Beer have played a significant role in Alisa’s life. Both of Alisa’s Grandmothers’ were beer drinkers, and on special occasions, they would sip, dance and converse about “Finding your Rhythm in Life”. So check them out at https://rhythmbrewingco.com or on instagram @rhythmbrewingco 

Episode 28 - In this week's spooky episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe brings on his friend, Aaron, to talk about the scariest transition for all men, the transition into fatherhood! We are going to talk about how you know when you’re ready to be a dad, what makes us want to become parents the most, what changes in your life once you become a dad, the idea of nature versus nurture, the unique challenges that fatherhood presents, and what Aaron means when he says that bringing home his first child was his "Beef N' Cheddar" moment. Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Bloom Medium Sweet Cider from Anthem Ciders out of Salem, OR. Bloom is fermented from a blend of NW grown sharp apples that bestow sting acidity and whimsical aromatics. In-house, they create an unfermented ice cider that accentuates the acids, sugars and fruity aromas of the apples. The fermented cider and ice cider are master blended to craft a medium sweet cider with tropical fruit notes and a surprisingly clean finish. The ingredients are Oregon and/or Washington grown fresh pressed apples and sulfites. Pairs well with spicy food, or you can just enjoy it by itself! Check ‘em out at anthemciders.com or @anthemciders on Instagram. Aaron is staying on brand and drinking an Oktoberfest from Samuel Adams Boston Brewery. Check 'em out at https://www.samueladams.com BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Today we want to throw some love to Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey out of Shelbyville, TN. The story of Uncle Nearest is a great one, and one that shows you who really perfected the "Lincoln County Process" when it comes to distilling Tennessee whiskey that is filtered through sugar maple charcoal prior to aging in charred oak barrels. Check 'em out at  www.unlceneartest.com. or @unclenearest on Instagram! #drinkhonorably REGISTER TO VOTE!!!

Episode 27 - In this episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe and his guest Kassie talk all about the texting game. How do you text your crush? What do you say? How long do you wait? What creates attraction? Is Joe way too goofy with his texts for his own good? All these questions and more are answered as we enter into....The Twilight Phone. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Stinger Hard Apple Cider, Utah’s First Hard Cider, from the Hive Winery in Layton, UT.BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - This week we'd like to throw some love to Maison Noir Wines. Maison Noir is a two-fold lifestyle project producing both a T-Shirt line and Oregon wines.  Founded by sommelier André Hueston Mack in 2007, both ends of Maison Noir incorporate a trademark attitude and personal perspective on wine subculture.  The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, initially created for some of the New York's best restaurants for whom Mack was a sommelier and now available nationwide.  Maison Noir apparel is inspired by WINE LIFESTYLE/STREET CULTURE of the punk and hip-hop scenes while reminiscent of independent skateboard company apparel of the 1990s. Check them out at https://maisonnoirwines.com or on Instagram @maisonnoirwinesREGISTER TO VOTE!!

Episode 26 - On this week's All-Star episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe brings his brother Jeremy on to talk about all of their favorite “first times” that they've had in their lives. They discuss the first time they drank, their first kiss, their first heartbreak, the first time they lied to their parents, and the last time they did something for the first time. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Slick City Citrus IPA from Shades Brewing in Salt Lake City, UT, and Jeremy is drinking a Vanilla Bean Blonde from Infusion Brewery in Omaha, NE. Check 'em out!BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - This week we are throwing some love to Darkness Rising: A Mental Health Project. Darkness RISING is a mental health awareness 501(c)3 nonprofit. They offer free community wellness workshops geared toward people of color, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and live concerts created by Black Broadway and theatre professionals, many who have experienced a mental health condition. Their goal is to inspire conversations about mental health, address issues which directly affect the Black community, connect attendees to resources, and erase the stigma. Check them out at www.darknessrisingproject.org or on Instagram @darknessrisingproject  

Episode 25 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe brings on fan favorite Kyle Kuypers, and his wonderful wife Natalie Kuypers, for a little small talk about Natalie and Kyle's secret to maintaining a good marriage. They also talk about what QAnon is up to these days, reality tv, Kyle and Natalie's podcast Pump Talk and how they are shifting away from the Vanderpump Rules crew, and their favorite type of reality tv show. They also lend their thoughts to relationships that burn hot at first, but then fizzle out, and how to tell the difference between people who are investing in you, and people who are just bad friends. They also reminisce about their high school days, and people they were star struck by, like Colby Wissel, and the coolest foreign exchange student ever, Sven. Where are you Sven!?Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking an Escape to Colorado IPA from Epic Brewing Company out of Salt Lake City, UT, Kyle is drinking a mango Truly with a bang energy drink chaser, and Natalie is recovering from her birthday month in August and is drinking Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha. BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - Today we would like to throw some love to Policy Kings Brewery. They are a black owned nano brewery located in Cedar City, Utah, and there were many reasons these spouses decided to start a brewery. First is family, second is their love for beer, and third is their love for each other. Their dream to open their own brewery has been in the works for 5 years. They have always wanted to start a family owned business. Something to give to their kids and pass down. They started off as many do, homebrewing. They started and realized that they wanted to share their craft beer with others. They wanted to bring the craft beer environment to their community and chose to go back to where it all first started. Hit them up in Cedar City and check them out at policykingsbrewery.com or on Instagram at @policykingsbrewery

Episode 24 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe brings back fan favorite, Alex Van Handel, to talk all about sex! Alex and Joe talk about Male Sexuality, and all the dirty little secrets you are dying to know, even if your'e not! They talk about why men always wanting sex is a myth, what women do that turn them on the most, how they handle not being able to get it up and everything in-between. If you wanted to know what a couple of bros think about sex, this episode is for you! Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Fresh and Juicy Session India Pale Ale from Silver Reef Brewing Company, and Alex is drinking his Dad's Schofferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit beer. BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - This week we'd like to throw some love to Guidance Whiskey. Inspired by the culture and motivated by love’s concept of family, Jason Ridgel founded Guidance Whiskey in October of 2018. He made a promise to his family back at home in Alabama to always pursue greatness. Aged for 2 years, this premium adult beverage was introduced, distilled in Iowa in a small batch and housed in Nashville, TN. A careful blend of corn and rye with a touch of malted barley, it accomplishes a smooth intense finish. The mutual understanding of the relationship between music and whiskey helped to bring the R&B/funk/soul icon himself into the family ship, Mr. Larry Dodson. And of course every ship needs it’s Captain! From day one while both were at his home in Memphis, Larry recognized how proud Jason is of this brand and the support behind it, representing so much excellence. "Good music and good liquor have always and will always go hand and hand,” says Larry Dodson. Now as the official spokesperson and face for Guidance, he shares the story and smooth taste with his fans and more around the globe.  Though the brand is young, it’s universally understood that any and everyone can use a bit of guidance, whiskey that is. Embrace Guidance! Guidance Whiskey can be purchased in stores in Tennessee and Georgia, and is available to other states from GuidanceWhiskey.comIf you'd like to read the article that Joe references in the podcast about Esther Perel's thoughts about male sexuality, you can check it out here: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/1445/the-myths-about-male-sexuality 

Episode 23 - On this week's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest, the Mahogany Butterfly, aka Donovan Woods, talk about how to handle the duality of our humanity, and why it’s the acceptance of, not the the erasure of femininity that makes us stronger.We give a run down on some of the standards other men have tried to thrust upon us growing up, how growing up black affected Donovan's masculinity, and if we ever felt like we had to over exaggerate masculine traits to be accepted.  Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Slipstream Double India Pale Ale from Salt Flats Brewing Company located in Salt Lake City, UT, and Donovan is helping his melanin glow by drinking an effervescent cucumber water. BIPOC Business of the Week - Today we want to give a shoutout to the company Beauty Melanin based out of Atlanta, GA. They make quality jewelry that help you Rep your Roots! Donovan stumbled upon an ad for them on Instagram and fell in love with his gold Africa chain that helps ground him to his ancestors. They are African owned, African appreciative, and African Approved! Check them out by visiting their website https://www.beautymelanin.com or by checking out their Instagram @beauty_melanin_  or over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beautymelaninpage/Also, don't forget to check out Donovan's progress on his new show, "Young, Gay, and Broke" over on his Instagram @donnie_v or his website www.donovantyrone.com 

Episode 22 - On today's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe invites his friend, and badass Femmepreneur, Clarise Fearn, to talk about how to handle conflict in relationships, the concept of fair fighting, and what we can do to fight smarter, not harder.  Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking an Off Duty India Pale Ale from Squatters Craft Beers in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Clarise is drinking a Coté Roses Rosé.  BIPOC BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: McBride Sisters Winery is the largest black-owned wine company in America and founded by sisters Robin & Andrea McBride. Raised 7,000 miles apart in the wine countries of California and New Zealand, they had no idea the other existed for nearly half of their lives, and found their way to each other in 1999. Discovering their common love for wine, they started McBride Sisters Winery and make wines from both regions to celebrate their past coming together to make a future. Check em out at http://mcbridesisters.com or on Instagram @mcbridesisters  Also, if you're looking to stimulate your inner artist, or are an artist in need of an amazing journal that doubles as artwork, please check out my guest Clarise's work at https://www.clarisefearn.com

Episode 21 - On this week's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe and his guest Kelsey talk about their insecurities and what kind of self sabotaging behavior it brings out in them.They discuss not being enough, being too much to handle, letting people down, trying to be someone's everything, and what to do when you think the only thing you do is hurt people.Plus, Kelsey helps Joe with his text game, and tells Joe whether or not making a move like putting your arm around someone's shoulder is a reason why someone never texts again. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking an Echo Canyon IPA from Zion Brewery located in Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. Check 'em out! Kelsey is being super fancy and drinking a Manhattan.BIPOC Pick of the Week - Looking for a fun way to enjoy wonderful cocktails at home? Look no further than InBooze, a company owned by Ashleigh Evans. She wanted an easier (and healthier!) way for everyone to enjoy drinks at home. By infusing with simple fruits, spices and herbs, you know exactly what is in your cocktail. Simply order the infusion kits and mix with your favorite liquor, and enjoy! Let's lift up and support our BIPOC community! You can find her on etsy or at www.inbooze.com  

Episode 20 - In this week's episode of Pillow Talk with Bros, Joe and his guest Dan talk about the women who helped them become men and the influences they had on their masculinity. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Ghost Rider IPA from Wasatch Brewery in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check 'em out!!!

Episode 19 - On this week's episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Mia talk about first dates and all the crazy and embarrassing things we do to find love. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking an Wind Devil Red IPA from Prairie Pride Brewing Company in Grand, Island, NE, and Mia is drinking a Thunderpunch from Thunderhead Brewing Company in Kearney, NE. Check 'em out!

Episode 18 - Pillow Talk with Bros is back and better than ever! This week Joe brings on his long time friend, Micah Brown, to discuss the importance of friendships guiding you through your most tumultuous times in life. Sometimes, when life turns up the heat, you just gotta lean into the fire! Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Hopstreaker IPA from Kros-Strain Brewing Company. 

Episode 17 - Pillow Talk With Bros is taking a break during the month of July! While Joe is busy moving, he encourages you to read the book, "Just Mercy," by Bryan Stevenson.  He "is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization in Montgomery, Alabama. Under his leadership, EJI has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing, exonerating innocent death row prisoners, confronting abuse of the incarcerated and the mentally ill, and aiding children prosecuted as adults."  

Episode 16 - In this episode of Pillow Talk with Bros my guest Brody and I are gonna talk about the transgender community, what it was like growing up being transgender, and if there are any differences between masculinity and trans masculinity.BIPOC Pick of the Week: Check out the podcast "Code Switch" from NPR hosted by Shereen Marisol Meraji & Gene Demby.Drink of the Day: Joe is drinking a Barn Burn Amber from Prairie Pride Brewing Company in Grand Island, NE and Brody is drinking a Chicken Scratch American Pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewing in Nashville, TN. Check 'em out!!!If you would like any of the resources Brody mentioned in today's podcast, check out Brody's handle @brodyraymusic on Instagram and these websites:People looking for information about Transitioning visit www.transbucket.comPeople looking for information about being any ally visit https://www.hrc.org 

Episode 15 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his friend Wally discuss male friendships and the important role they play in our emotional and spiritual lives. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Dope IPA from Zipline Brewing Company in Lincoln, NE. Check 'em out!

Episode 14 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe brings his father on the podcast so they can get to know each other better before they run out of time with each other by asking questions that they would like to know the answers to. They talk about bucket list items, the most challenging thing about being a father, how Joe's Dad and Mom met, and in what ways does Joe make his Dad proud.Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Juice and Desist Double IPA from Kros Strain Brewing Company, and his Dad is drinking a good ol' Miller Lite from the Miller Brewing Company. 

Episode 13 - Pillow Talk With Bros is observing blackout Tuesday to combat racial discrimination and social injustice. I will use this time to reflect on the actions I need to take to support the black community. I implore you to do the same. Today's episode is 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence. The amount of time Officer Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck. I ask that you take the full 8:46 to reflect on what you can DO to help support our black community. I encourage you to read, and educate yourself. Below is a list of resources where you can start. #theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatterAnti-racism resources for white people: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasicResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistancePodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthYour Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty GoodThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon Articles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020) Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26) Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing White Books to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet Mock Sister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix Organizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Black Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Muslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook More anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materials Document compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

Episode 12 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest, Michael Patrick Trimm, talk about male rites of passage, why they have disappeared, our own journey into manhood, and how the lack of these rites of passage affected us. They also tackle the question of whether men can only learn to be men from other men, and how learning to be men from boys their own age shaped their ideas of masculinity. They also ask each other whether nor not they feel like men have an extended period of adolescence in today's society, and if they feel like they are personally living in an extended period of their own adolescence. They also talk about some of the rites of passage that have existed in the past from different cultures. Joe uses a great article from the Art of Manliness, and you can reference that here: https:// www.artofmanliness.com/articles/male-rites-of- passage-from-around-the-world/If you'd like to read the books that Joe and Michael reference in this episode, Joe talked about the book, "Iron John: A Book About Men," by Robert Bly and Michael talked about, "The Power of Myth," by Joseph Campbell.Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking an IPA from Brickway Brewing Company in Omaha, NE and Michael is drinking a Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware. Check 'em out!!

Episode 11 - Joe has made it through lockdown! His brother has recovered, his family is healthy, and he now has access to craft beer... finally! In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Brian talk about Brian's experience growing up as a gay man in a rural community, and how that impacted his view of what it meant to be a man. They also discuss toxic masculinity, what that term means to each of them, and the different ways men can avoid putting restrictions on masculinity. Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Midwest Haze IPA from Keg Creek Brewing Company in Glenwood, Iowa, and Brian is drinking a Hopsecutioner IPA from Terrapin Brewing Company in Athens, GA. Check 'em out!!

Episode 10 - Joe is still on lockdown! While his audio equipment may be on quarantine, Joe turns to the good folks at Squadcast to host his next guest, Alex, who is in Brooklyn, New York and talks about how living at the center of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected his mental health. They discuss the importance of creating healthy habits, the benefits of having a therapist, and the stigma of talking about mental health.Joe and Alex also talk about the book, "No More Mr. Nice Guy," by Robert A. Glover, and discuss their own "nice guy" behavior, what exactly that means for them as men, and how they would like to see themselves improve. Drink of the Day- Since Joe hasn't been able to go shopping, he is drinking a classic Miller Light from the Miller Brewing Company, and Alex is drinking a Next Coast IPA from Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago, IL. Five cents, please. (Free shout out on the show if you get this reference)

Episode 09 - Joe is on LOCKDOWN! Joe's brother tested positive for Covid-19, so he is quarantined in his house, but that doesn't stop him from recording an episode over the phone with his good friend Kyle. In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Kyle and Joe discuss their upbringing and whether or not having, or not having, a strong male mentor affected their lives. They also talk about if they have had any negative experiences trying to open up to other men in their life. Kyle also asks Joe about what he hopes to get out of this podcast, and what positive changes he has seen in himself so far. Kyle also has a great podcast he hosts with his wife, Natalie, about the hit reality tv show: Vanderpump Rules. Check them out on Instagram @talkpump and wherever you listen to your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pump-talk-a-consideration-of-vanderpump-rules/id1330715401Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Dan the Wiser, a Kölsch style beer from our good friends at Kinkaider Brewery in Broken Bow, NE. Check 'em out!

Episode 08 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe brings the first ever Broette onto the podcast to get a little perspective from the female point of view. Joe and his guest Rutheah have a thoughtful conversation on identity, and why it's so hard to hold onto when you are in a relationship. They discuss the different ways they were raised and how that affected their own identity, who they were before society told them who to be, and the moments they realized they were being a version of themselves that didn't align with their values.They also dive into an article from Psychology Today by Meg Selig that helps them check in with core aspects about themselves to give them a foundation of where to start looking for their own identity. Check out the link below:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201603/know-yourself-6-specific-ways-know-who-you-areDrink of the Day- Joe is drinking a Watchman IPA from Empyrean Brewing in Lincoln, NE and Rutheah is drinking a St. Croix from James Arthur Vineyards in Raymond, NE. Check 'em out!!

Episode 07 - In the midst of this time of social distancing and quarantine my guest Matt and I thought this was the best time for some bro time…we wanted to give you a peak behind the curtain of what a candid conversation with bros is really like as we catch up with each other without an agenda and see how we are dealing with everything going on in today’s world, and what issues this pandemic has made us think about. We talk about navigating self care during the Covid-19 pandemic, dealing with how our careers are tied to our identity as men, what makes us feel inadequate, and when we first became aware of the concept of having a “man card.” Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking Thunderpunch from Thunderhead Brewing Company in Kearney, NE and Matt is drinking an Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewery in Chicago, IL. Check 'em out!!

Episode 06 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Danny have an open discussion about what makes dating so frustrating, and if having more options helps or hinders our ability to make good decisions in our dating life. Danny also grills Joe on his "tinder game" and both reveal why they think fighting in relationships is so important. Drink of the Day- Joe and Danny are both drinking a Tres Corazones IPA from Lost Way Brewing Company in Holdrege, NE. Check 'em out!! 

Episode 05 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Kyle have a vulnerable conversation about why commitment is so hard for men. They dive into into an article from psychology today by, Diana Kirschner Ph.D., about the 8 most common fears of commitment, and which ones strike the most fear in them. Check out the article at the link below:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-true-love/201902/eight-common-fears-men-have-making-commitmentDrink of the Day- Joe and Kyle are  both drinking The Groover India Pale Ale from Lucky Bucket Brewing Company in La Vista, NE. Check 'em out!

Episode 04 - In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his real life brother, Jeremy, talk about how having a brother influenced their relationship with other men, if having a brother shaped their identities growing up, and how the death of their brother brought them closer together. Drink of the Day- Joe and Jeremy are both drinking an IPA from Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista, Nebraska. Check 'em out! 

Episode - 03 In this "therapy" episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Ryan have a vulnerable conversation about the things that scare them the most about themselves and how they grapple with their natural instinct to protect and provide. They also dive into what they are struggling with the most, and the things they want to desperately change in the coming year.Drink of the Day- Joe is drinking an IPA from Backswing Brewing Company, and Ryan is drinking an Oatmeal Porter from Zipline Brewing Company. Both companies are located in Lincoln, NE. 

Episode - 02  In this episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Bryce, Executive Director of the World Theater in Kearney, Nebraska, have a vulnerable conversation about finding purpose and how purpose is more about what kind of people we are being and not what we are doing. They also discuss if purpose is less mysterious if you focus on finding daily purpose instead of an overarching purpose for our entire life.Drink of the Day - Joe and Bryce are both drinking a Frame the Butcher IPA from Kinkaider Brewing Company. 

Episode 01 - In the first episode of Pillow Talk With Bros, Joe and his guest Brian, a Music Educator in Central Nebraska, have a vulnerable conversation about what it means to be a man and how their ideas compare to what they thought it was growing up. They also dive into whether or not men should feel uncomfortable talking about masculinity, and and whether its a good or bad thing that we place so much emphasis on our identities. Drink of the Day - Joe is drinking a Cropduster Mid American IPA from Thunderhead Brewery, and Brian is drinking a Buzzard's Roost Blush from Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery. 

Welcome to Pillow Talk with Bros: Exploring Masculinity with Open Beers and Open Hearts! Join Joe Knispel and a guest each week as they decode the bro code, and explore how men really feel about their lifestyle, health, careers, and relationships. Prost!