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Come join us, James, Jesse, and Joash, as we discuss whatever happens to be on our minds this week. From what happened at the latest pub trivia night, to our thoughts on the hottest tv shows, to reviews of recent beer festivals we cover all the topics of

James Gifford, Jesse Kerr, Joash Bullock


    • Nov 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    The Way of Being a Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 72:37


    We're all familiar with restaurants, they're where you go to spend a bundle on food you can't be bothered to make at home, but what is it that truly identifies a restaurant? There are fine dining restaurants and fast food restaurants, themed restaurants and generic restaurants, franchise restaurants and little mom-and-pop style restaurants. The list goes on and on, in fact, here are some more. You've got cafes, pizzerias, food trucks, diners, coffee shops, cafeterias, pubs, automats, bakeries, ghost kitchens, buffets, pop-ups, bistros... wait what was my point again? Oh yeah, restaurants are neat so listen to us talk about some of them.

    Shoutout to Sheboygan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 78:38


    Where was the sport of bowling invented? Most people think it was aliens who unleashed this distraction upon the world in preparation for an invasion. However, has anybody investigated the possibility that it was actually developed in the city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA? Some might think that a town with the nickname "Malibu of the Midwest" would be better known for its surfing culture or is that just a front for something more sinister? In this episode we tactfully dodge that question and talk about weirder things.

    The Four Month Itch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 77:31


    We all know the story of Chicken Little who ran around screaming that the sky was falling. Apparently the moral of that story is to have courage even in the face of cataclysmic disaster. Well I say that's a load of nonsense! If you think the sky is falling then what better time is there to experience sheer and utter terror? I mean, it's the sky after all. It's kind of a big deal. I guess what I'm really trying to say is that it's raining in our neck of the woods and maybe that too is reason enough for a bit of terror?

    Sweet Cherry Note

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 87:39


    Ah yes, the sweet combination of chocolate and blood. You know it well don't you? Sure you do! That deep, dark color. The heady notes reminiscent of rich mahogany. The weighty feel of a quality drink in your hands. What's that? It's not blood? It's not even chocolate? Really? You're telling me that this is an imperial barrel-aged beer and not a drink made from the blood of my enemies? Next you'll be telling me you're not real and I'm imagining this whole conversation. Ha ha ha ha! Oh how we laugh!

    Rapid Fire Cliches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 76:37


    Let me just interrupt you at the last minute before you almost kill the big bad guy of the story. What's that? The big bad guy wants to say something to me that makes me want to kill them? Good thing you, in-turn, stopped me at the last minute from killing the big bad guy. Now the big bad guy is being held unsupervised in an improvised prison somewhere. I certainly hope the big bad guy doesn't escape during the middle of some unforeseen conflict. What's that? They did escape? What a surprise! Good thing we have the McGuffin the big bad guy was trying to steal this whole time. Yep, nothing could possibly go wrong!

    Meet Cute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 75:59


    Look, we've all had these type of fantasies. Some sort of heroic figure encounters another figure with an equally magnetic presence. The next thing you know all you can think about is these two intriguing characters interacting. What if they interacted in a way unscripted in whatever genre they're presented in? What if they wanted to interact in ways certain directors and/or actors don't seem to want them to interact in? What if only you know what's best for these characters and anything else simply isn't satisfying enough? Let your imaginations fly as you listen to us completely miss the point in this episode on stuff we've seen.

    Certain Places On My Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 78:29


    Are you getting on in years? Starting to feel pains in areas regularly? Feel like ranting about them for an hour or so? Well, not us! We're a trio of young and vibrant guys so you can be assured that when we express our opinions on things they're worth listening to. No rants here, that's for sure! Nothing but insightful commentary on the most current of current events going on here! As long as "current events" includes almost exclusively the latest in fantasy-oriented television viewing then you have nothing to complain about!

    Wages and Rages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 70:38


    Has there ever been anything more divisive in human history than a fantastical work of fiction? Could there be any greater threat to the sanctity of human life than the portrayal of a fantasy world were elves lives thousands of years and little folk mind their own business, and dwarves dig in the ground all the time? Oh the horror! Whatever shall we do to save ourselves from this madness? Well talking about it over some beers was the first thing that came to us and so that's what we did. You're welcome!

    Everything Else Is Derivative

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 83:59


    Woah! What happened just now? Was that a two-year gap in the space-time continuum? Naw, couldn't be. It must have been something you did. Maybe there were other matters that consumed all of your time? Maybe you forgot that podcasts were a thing? Whatever the case, all is forgiven. Now where were we? Something about beer and movies and tv shows? That sounds about right? Here we go!

    How Fungible is Your Token?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 62:28


    Blockchain! Cryptocurrency! Non-fungible tokens! The economy has never been more complicated thanks to all of these fancy new words. These days you can purchase a moment of an athlete's career like a kind of ethereal trading card. Listen to us dodge the philosophical considerations of owning a piece of someone's life and instead laugh at the word "fungible" several times.

    That Slushy Phase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 63:33


    There's snow on the ground and you know what that means? It means we're going to complain about it, that's what it means. Why can't snow stay in the mountains and on Christmas day where it belongs?

    Superb Owl Clap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 73:59


    It's the football! With the running and the throwing and the plays and the scores and whatnot. And don't forget the commercials! What's that? You already have? Don't worry we'll recap a few of them for you because that's the sort of thing we do.

    Big Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 73:23


    Few history books are willing to tell the tale of the Bubble Gum Wars, but they say that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. As much as we'd like to forget those horrific times come with us as we reminisce about bubbles and some other stuff too.

    Oregon is Pretty Basic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 83:04


    The year 2020 is almost over! While none of us are sorry to see this year end there are still some highlights that we'd like to talk about. Join us as we end this year and prepare ourselves for the next one which has to be an improvement right? Right?

    Movie Party - Die Hard 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 128:12


    ATTENTION: This podcast is meant to be listened to while watching the 1990 movie Die Hard 2. We all know what the best holiday movie of all time is, but did you know that its sequel is pretty good too? Yes its time again to watch John McClane save the day in a violent and kind of festive way.

    Bouncing Off A Styrofoam Globe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 85:14


    We've all been watching a lot of tv over the past few months. I mean A LOT of tv. What's the quintessential tv experience during these times? Can you even cope with things without watching the right shows?

    Movie Party - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 106:14


    ATTENTION: This podcast is meant to be listened to while watching the 2020 movie Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Who's in the mood for a politically-charged, "real world", mockumentary comedy? Silly question, I mean who isn't?

    Movie Party - Hubie Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 105:19


    ATTENTION: This podcast is meant to be listened to while watching the 2020 movie Hubie Halloween. There's a new Halloween movie to watch and Adam Sandler made it. Will it become a Halloween classic or a horrific dud? Watch it along with us and find out!

    Clap is Always Loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 73:46


    DC vs Marvel? Too many HBO services? Mystery beer? It's time for another crazy bunch of adventures with the Antimatter crew!

    A Hot Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 72:19


    Woah! It sure has been a while since we recorded a podcast episode. I sure hope we don't encounter any technical difficulties due to each of us recording remotely in our own homes with our own hardware. What could possibly go wrong?

    Movie Party - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 96:21


    ATTENTION: This podcast is meant to be listened to while watching the 1989 movie Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. This comedic time travel adventure stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin. Please listen along for when to start the movie yourself so that you can enjoy it with us! Here we go again with another movie party. This time we're watching Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure because... well do we really need a reason to watch such a classic comedy? Besides, with everything going on in the world its nice to distract ourselves with a movie featuring an optimistic vision for the future. If only we could all just be excellent to each other and party on dudes!

    Movie Party - Clue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 99:50


    ATTENTION: This podcast is meant to be listened to while watching the 1985 movie Clue featuring (among others) the great Tim Curry. Please listen along for when to start the movie yourself so that you can enjoy it with us! This coronavirus pandemic has been going on for a while and frankly we're tired of not getting together to share our lives with the world. For our first fully remote podcast recording we decided to make things harder on ourselves by watching a movie together at the same time. We think we figured out most of the technical issues so watch along with us while we enjoy Clue and a terrific ensemble comedic cast. Oh, and introducing our friend Aaron who also enjoys a good comedy.

    Find a Stranger in the Alps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 91:03


    Intro song: Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Is In) by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition

    Star Trekkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 85:23


    This week we're all about Picard. The man, the myth, the legend. We discuss his impact on the Star Trek universe, how he abandoned the ideals of Starfleet, and whether he gives a damn about children. If you're excited by the first Star Trek series to be set in a post Next Generation timeline then you really should have a listen. Make it so!

    Cool Whip Tupperware

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 80:39


    Sound investing is a good idea, but what about buying tickets for the latest Rage Against the Machine concert? What about other concerts happening nearby? What about buying the latest electric vehicle? Where should you invest your money? Well there's always beer. Beer is a common denominator.

    Legos and Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 70:52


    What's the connection between learning how to drive and the latest lego-based show? Why Saturday Night Live sketches of course. That may not make much sense now, but after listening to our discussion I think you'll agree that it does indeed not make much sense.

    The Picard Maneuver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 78:18


    The big sporting event has come and gone and the world keeps on turning. What does this world have to offer now? Well, Star Trek, of course! The new Picard show continues on The Next Generation and who doesn't want to learn what happens to the Federation and their most outspoken advocate?

    Superb Bowel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 69:20


    Sports, sports, sports! America's greatest sporting event is happening soon so why wouldn't we talk about sports? Balls, fouls, stats, advertisements, wagers, everything about sports is apparently great! Despite all the intense sports action we manage to fit in some nerdy talk about Star Wars and Star Trek and beer. Wait, are there sports in Star Trek or Star Wars? Do people drink beer while watching them? Is this the best idea ever?

    Dopey Challenged

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 81:34


    James has been on vacation, but he's back now so we can all resume focusing on what's important: Jeopardy, Goop, and a lack of active opium dens in the Portland area. While we're at it let's listen to James regale us about his recent running adventures at The Most Magical Place on Earth.

    That's What She Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 72:18


    New Years is a great time to reflect upon one's life and resolve to achieve higher standards in the year to come. Maybe we should resolve to aim for a higher class of humor on this podcast and raise the bar for dialog and meaningful conversation. On the other hand that bar is big and hard and getting it up might be more than we can handle...

    Horse Soldierin`

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 73:07


    On New Years Eve as you party the night away with your fancy hats and your "2020" glasses and your obnoxious noise makers why not take a break from making resolutions that won't last a week to listen to the three of us look back on the year and ramble on about what happened in the past twelve months? Also we spend an inordinately large amount of time talking about various configurations of horse and soldier, as one does.

    Star Wars Special Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 77:34


    We could keep talking about Star Wars movies until the banthas come home, but there's an important tv series that needs our attention. The Mandalorian gave us a slower-paced and touching story with some new characters and locations to the Star Wars universe. It also gave us the cutest character ever created in Baby Yoda (aka: The Child). Eat your heart out Babu Frik!

    Star Wars Special Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 63:32


    There's been a lot of Star Wars happening recently and, of course, we need to add our two cents into the conversation. In this first of a two-part episode we discuss Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker which was released in theaters recently. Do we love this wrapping up of a saga or do we mourn the loss of what could have been? Listen in to find out!

    Movie Review - Die Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 66:00


    Many of us enjoy watching a nice Christmas movie this time of year and what better Christmas movie can there be other than Die Hard? Tell that to Joash who has managed to never see Die Hard despite it being released over 30 years ago. Don't worry, we've remedied the situation, so pull up a chair and listen to us discuss the quintessential Christmas movie.

    Nuts in Cider

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 81:44


    With the holidays fast approaching we must discuss random 80's movies and the finer points of streaming services. I guess we can quickly mention the recent holiday ale festival, but seriously, these streaming services won't discuss themselves.

    Protecting Baby Yoda

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 66:21


    The Mandalorian is still the hot new show and there's lots of other Star Wars to discuss as well. But first, have you ever had a difficult time dealing with car repairs or getting your cable tv setup? Well, we've got some advice for you. You can trust us because we're drinking fancy beer.

    This is the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 82:29


    Jesse waxes nostalgic about his childhood Thanksgivings, James criticizes the Star Wars universe, and Joash has to take a dump. All this and more on tonight's episode!

    We Have Spoken

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 62:09


    We don't always look to organized beer-based events for our socializing. Sometimes, we throw our own parties. Yes, of course there's beer available at such parties, but there are games as well. Listen to James talk about his recent party before we regress into discussing television and other things.

    Spooky Scary Skeletons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 70:34


    October has been a busy month for us and so we need to sit down and reminisce about what's happened over the last few weeks. Or maybe we could talk about the current shows we're watching. Oh, and Halloween is coming up soon so we could talk about that too. Its all good!

    Movie Review - Night Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 62:00


    Have you heard of an early 80's movie featuring Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, and Shelley Long directed by Ron Howard and featuring music from Burt Bacharach and Rod Stewart? Well until recently neither had we. We're not sure how this movie escaped our notice for so long, but we've just watched it for the first time and we're ready to discuss this hidden gem.

    Never Ending Pasta Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 69:27


    As Autumn begins and the weather begins to cool what can help ease the transition toward the end of the year? Why, an unlimited supply of pasta of course! If carbs aren't to your liking do not fret as we have plenty of other topics to discuss this week and only some of them involve beer.

    Eat Butts You Fat Dink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 62:47


    The Good Place is a funny show and worthy of a themed trivia night. We've been binging episodes for the past few days and so many quotes from the show on our minds. See how many we blurt out while talking about beer and basketball on tonight's episode!

    Later, Hosen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 64:19


    We all had a great night on the town over the weekend so let us tell you about it! Also, what's that I smell in the air? Is that a whiff of Oktoberfest I detect? Better start talking about our plans for one of the best times of the year for beer lovers.

    Let's Get Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 67:00


    You can't attend a Weird Al concert without talking about it afterwards. At least, James can't. While he gushes about his favorite musician Joash talks about board games and Jesse talks Rick and Morty.

    The West Coast Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 65:23


    Are you a yuppie yacht owner who enjoys some smooth music while sailing around the bay? Well we're discussing the music genre for you! We also talk about some other music topics that may or may not be for you.

    Who Put Cider in My Beer Festival?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 70:41


    Lots of beer festivals are happening this time of year, but what is with all the cider? Is this part of some conspiracy to draw attention away from the struggling beer industry? We'd better drink more beer just to be safe.

    Enjoy Yourself We Won't Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 67:55


    We admire each others' steins while discussing crazy wrestling moves and home brewing equipment.

    There's No Season Like Beer Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 62:34


    We all like beer so lets all talk about beer! We like beer so much we painted our own steins! It's safe to say this is a beer-centric episode.

    Be Quiet and Don't Explode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 70:52


    Isn't VR great? I don't know, but it sure seems like it. What's the name of that one game again? Oh well, I'm sure we'll figure it out. Also, there's a ton of beer events coming up so we'd better talk about them.

    Needs More Naked Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 74:33


    There's some pretty great shows out there, but could they be better? We discuss at least one method by which shows can be improved. Also, wouldn't it be fun to checkout the definitions of our names in Urban Dictionary? Let's hope so.

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