Suds and Buds Podcast

The guys are back in their comedic rhythm today! Mike Speenberg and Brian Stephens spend this episode trying three different porter style beers while digging back into memories of their latchkey kid days. Along the way, they come up with new catch phrases for marque beers like Guinness Extra Stout & Schlitz Malt Liquor and…

Ok, we admit it. This episode is a total train wreck… but in such a good way. Come watch Mike & Brian work to get their comedic rhythm back while they talk about Mike’s arrest (and 100 hours of community service), why Jeff Bezos isn’t the only person with a ‘Pecker Problem’, and how Brian…

It’s been almost 7 YEARS since the last episode with Mike Speenberg & Brian Stephens hitting the Interwebs. Well, like Thin Lizzy used to sing “The Boys Are Back In Town” and a whole lot has changed! The guys catch up friends & fans of the show on all that has gone on in their…

Mike is out with a sick wife this week. So, Brian is joined by his 14 year-old son Bailey. Together, they give you a glimpse into what life is like around the Stephens’ household. The idea of getting inside the mind of a 14 year-old boy growing up in 2012 is pretty scary, but believe…

This episode speaks for itself. Maybe we should call this episode “Trouble In Paradise”… I hope you like soap operas! Maybe you’d rather watch Mike’s new concert movie: Pizza And Corn (www.PizzaAndCorn.com). Seriously, just watch this new episode and enjoy. Nothing more to tell you about this episode other than “You’ll laugh. You’ll Cry. You’ll…

After a month + away from the podcast, it’s GREEN SCREEN MADNESS. Brian & Mike christen the new podcast studio in Brian’s house with Episode 31. Through the miracle of modern technology, the guys will take you from an Irish pub to the Bahamas in less than 3 seconds! The new podcast suite at BonzoTunes…

Never before seen on the Interwebs, this is the infamous “Porch Drinking and Mexican Beers” episode that was available only as an ‘easter egg’ / bonus content on Mike Speenberg’s 2012 “Pizza And Corn” DVD. Today’s Beer’s: Mexican themed – Carta Blanca and Pacifico Clara If you digging the podcast, please share it with a…

It’s been another couple of weeks since our last episode. Your hosts have been up to a lot in that time but none of that stuff included thinking about cohesive show topics or preparing an outline. So, what you get today is Brian and Mike in complete “Stream of Consciousness Mode”. Please don’t hold them…

After a couple of weeks of, our hosts return to talk about the recent brewmaster class field trip. The guys also welcome a few friends to the podcast. Joe Pettis and Jeremy Mesi are both Atlanta-based stand-up comics. They’re on the show to pimp their live Comedy & Beer nights at the Sweetwater Brewery… and…

On the show this week, Brian and Mike talk through some of their relationship issues. (Welcome to this emotional roller coaster they call “friendship”, everybody.) It’s a real peek inside the dynamics of this very odd couple. This whole episode may leave you wondering, “Are they breaking up… again?” Let the guys know you’re pulling…

Today, Brian’s first joke and Mike’s last rental car BOTH run out of gas. Hang out with the guys while they talk about all sorts of stuff including: Valentine’s Day Van Halen’s New Album The Dead Cell Phone Time Warp Favorite 80’s 3D Movies Favorite Beer To Wash A Toe Nail Down With Today’s Beers:…

This week, we do the show from Mike’s couch in Smyrna. If ever there was an episode that shows you what happens when these two guys hang out, it’ll be this one. Here is Brian & Mike with absolutely no structure, no outline, & no purpose other than drinking beer and talking about what happened…

Today, we’re back to just your co-hosts Brian and Mike with one big difference: NO HEADSET MICS! Since neither guy put together an outline for the show AND because there’s a complete lack of broadcast-style, head-worn sound reinforcement, Episode 24 proves to be the most conversational of all the Suds & Buds episodes. The guys…

It’s Brian’s 40th birthday today! So, he celebrates it with Mike and three of his other good buddies as we tape another episode of the show. Today’s entire discussion centers around Brian’s surprise birthday party and the idea of getting older. Find out what sorts of things the guys are better at in their middle…

It’s the very first show of the New Year! So, Brian and Mike are going to help you find ways to lose weight AND drink good tasting beer. The guys also talk about their New Year’s resolutions… okay, let’s be honest. They start to talk about 2012 resolutions and then, it spirals into complete chaos.…

Merry Christmas, everybody! This week, Brian & Mike welcome Johnny Stephens (Brian’s Dad) to the show. Against his better judgement and the wishes of Brian’s Mom, Johnny sits with your hosts for an hour and dispenses sagely advice on topics ranging from shaving your scrotum to staying with the same woman for 43 years. (Not…

This week, Mike & Brian do everything possible to stay away from politics. Religion’s gonna get some face time on the show. You can almost set your watch by it. But, this week’s episode takes on a whole new twist. After talking about the death of comic great Patrice O’Neal, Brian & Mike discuss what…

This week, Brian & Mike do something that two friends should never do together… no, not “go to a massage parlor”. They talk about religion AND politics in front of a camera & microphones. Originally, this whole show was supposed to simply be about getting ready for Christmas but they went down Tangent Blvd. only…

You can easily consider this to be Part 2 of Episode 17. The guys pick up right where they left off in the last episode (but with better audio). Mike has had an entire week to marinade on some of Brian’s revelations and he has a few more questions for Brian. Some of the answers…

After two weeks and a few technical issues, your beer discovery gurus are back! This time around, the guys talk about Brian’s recent vacation to Disneyworld down in Orlando, FL. As a result, there is a whole lot of talk about amusement parks and roller coasters. Other topics this week include:1) Peer Pressure: A Good…

The dynamic duo is back! Today, the guys get really touchy feely when talking about the Penn State controversy, and Brian finds out that he can’t chug beers like a frat boy without those extra 40lbs. he left at the gym. Other topics include: 1) What exactly is *this* podcast?2) What sort of pictures does…

The guys make up for missing their Halloween show. Speenberg comes to the studio channeling the one and only John Oates…. the similarities are astonishing! And, with all the constant talk about Brian’s former life as an RN, he decided to put on a set of scrubs for the first time in about 12 years.…

After being locked away for 2 weeks while taking care of his sick wife, Mike comes in with both barrels loaded. Total comedic brutality!! The guys continue their discussion about the differences between “Skinny Brian” and “Chunky Brian”. Brian tells us about hanging out with his Dad for the weekend, going to his High School’s…

Today, the guys are in a somber mood with the absence of Scotty Too Hotty, but they press on to give you another great Suds And Buds episode! Brian and Mike get really deep and personal today, talking about how they each lost their virginity. (I hope you brought your tissues.) Other topics today include:…

Get ready for some fireworks this week, y’all! As promised, the guys welcome special guest Scotty “Too Hotty” Stephens, Brian’s younger brother. Since both Stephens boys are in the same room at one time, their Mom (Penny) is probably watching. So, all three of the fellas will try and go an entire hour without cursing……

This week, Brian & Mike make an outline of topics to discuss and try and stick to it. “What are they talking about this time?”, you ask. The guys discuss some very hard hitting topics like: 1) “If you could go back in time, Marty McFly-style, would you?” and “Would you change anything?”. 2) Brian…

This week, Brian & Mike are back in the studio with a friend: Jennifer Horel Armistead is the winner of the very first Suds And Buds “Biggest Fan Contest”. So, Jen drove more than 5 hours (one way) to Atlanta to be on the show and, once again, prove that she is indeed the biggest…

Live from Uncle Pearle’s Tavern in front of a real live audience, down in the basement of the Buford Variety Theater, in Buford, Georgia, the guys discuss Brian’s suspect college education, why beer bottles are usually brown, & Mike’s tips for peeing in a cup while driving 80 MPH. Later, the guys discuss:1) the current…

Mike and Brian try their hand at being actual beer reviewers. Mike’s come up with a patented rating system for beers, but it involves math… so, you pretty much know how this one ends, right?! It’s a freakin’ train wreck but certainly one worth watching. Along the way, they discuss criticism and how they each…

Mike tries out a new microphone (AKG C420 headset) and the guys talk about Brian’s old heavy metal band “Tattooed In Screams”. You’ll get tips on how to attract women from 30 feet away, lose them later to the bass player, and dress so much like a Rockstar that your friends won’t recognize you in…

Just when you thought these two guys were only as deep and thoughtful as the next penis or fart joke, here comes Episode 6. Brian and Mike discuss what happened when Brian had to euthanize his beloved pet cat “Tigger” on Monday. They also talk about their first day in elementary school, Monty Python, &…

Nobody’s doing the show in his underwear this week! (I know it’s hard to hide your disappointment.) Instead, we just get right to the funny and talk about:1) How Mike helped some random tow truck driver score with his mom2) Brian also tells “The most romantic masturbation story I’ve ever heard!”, according to Mike.3) We…

Mike pays up for losing last week’s bet and does the entire show in his underwear! One thing I can promise you: you will see WAY MORE of Mike Speenberg’s exterior than you may want to today. In addition, the guys talk about:1) Their best/worst drunk ever2) Hooker punching3) The government’s debt ceiling and… does…

If you usually listen to the audio podcast only, it might be time to check out the video version this week. Mike and Brian take our first-ever “Blindfold Beer Challenge”. In this contest, the guys drink seven different popular lagers and have to guess which one is which. The loser of the contest will have…

So, what do you miss by only listening to “Suds And Buds”? How about Mike’s Catfish Face, a grown man chugging Miller High Life like a fratboy, & a special video tribute to all things American. If Episode 1 was a dress rehearsal, Episode 2 is the WWF Championship match of podcasts. Today, Mike &…

Welcome to the first episode of Suds And Buds. Brian and Mike take some time to catch up and talk about all sorts of things including Mike’s recent car wreck and his trip to Afghanistan, Brian’s love of unfiltered beer and his geeky technology around the studio, and a ton of other topics (including Mike’s…