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Each week, the Drunk Guys tackle a famous book while drinking #Craftbeer matching the book, characters, themes, etc. What beer goes with Orwell's 1984? Founder's Dissenter IPA, of course. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Seven pumpkin beers. A great #Podcast for readers, drinkers, or anyone with a raunchy sense of humor. Way better than English class. Find us at @drunkguysbc (twitter) or https://drunkguysbookclub.com

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    The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast is a refreshing and entertaining podcast that combines two great pleasures in life: books and beer. Unlike other drunk book club podcasts, the hosts of this show drink as they review the books, resulting in a more focused and on-topic discussion. They also offer insightful analysis of the books while still injecting humor and engaging in side conversations. Additionally, they educate listeners about the beers they are drinking, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the podcast. Overall, this podcast is motivating for readers and provides an enjoyable listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast is its balance between humor and analysis. Many podcasts in this genre tend to get derailed by off-topic conversations, but these hosts manage to strike a good balance between humorous segments and actually analyzing the books. Their honest and unapologetic opinions on the books they read make for engaging discussions that are both informative and entertaining. The wide range of books they cover also adds to the appeal of this podcast as it caters to different interests.

    However, there are some potential downsides to this podcast. While some listeners may appreciate the casual nature of the show, others may prefer a more structured approach with deeper literary analysis. Additionally, although their humor is one of their strengths, it can sometimes veer into banter that detracts from the book discussion. It would be beneficial if they found a way to maintain their fun dynamic while staying more focused on reviewing the book at hand.

    In conclusion, The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast is an enjoyable and unique podcast that successfully combines literature with humor and craft beer recommendations. The hosts have great chemistry and provide honest opinions on various books across different genres. While it may not cater to those seeking strictly academic literary analysis or those who prefer a more structured format, it offers an entertaining listening experience for book lovers looking for a fun take on their favorite reads.



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    Drunk Guys fail miserably reading The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 57:30


    The Drunk Guys drunk furiously this week when they read The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner. They flash back and forth through time (with or without italics) when they drink: Chicken Riggies by Other Half and Clarity by Finback. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read

    The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 78:00


    The Drunk Guys climb down a well and drink while they read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami. They go looking for their cat and find: Dismembers Only by 3 Floyds and Cat Tails by Finback. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when the Drunk Guys fail miserably at

    Dr. No by Percival Everett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 35:33


    The Drunk Guys have exactly 3.14 beers this week when they read Dr. No by Percival Everett (who won the Pulitzer Prize for James last week). They also won't say No to beer, including: Futurism by Finback, Muley Buck by Kettlehouse, and Silent Night in a New York City taproom

    Hurricane Season by Fernada Melchor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 52:28


    The Drunk Guys are bewitched by beer this week when they read Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor. They Mex-i-CAN drink: Fire, Skulls, and Monday by Toppling Goliath Brewing and Golden Pilsner by Samuel Adams. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Dr. No by Percival Everett, who just

    To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 53:44


    The Drunk Guys go to the alehouse this week when they read To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. They Woolf down: 18-Watt by Singlecut, Summer Sue by Toppling Goliath, and (a beer called) $60 Nachos by Hoof Hearted Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Hurricane Season

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    God of the Woods by Liz Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 64:18


    The Drunk Guys are gods of beer this week when they read God of the Woods by Liz Moore. They go out to the woods to find: Barrel-Aged Coconut Drip by Finback, Dogs and Boats by Beer'd Brewing, and Double Dunk Juice by Other Half. Join the Drunk Guys next

    The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Nobel Prize 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 60:39


    The Drunk Guys refuse to not drink beer this week when they read The Vegetarian by Han Kang. They have a Han Kangering for: Mad River Maple by Lawson's Finest Liquids, Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing, and Double Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for

    Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M Auel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 70:24


    The Drunk Guys make an offering to the great Cave Beer this week when they read Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M Auel. The great spirits give to them: Softly Spoken Magic Spells by Singlecut, Way Beyond by Finback, and Hazy Hearted IPA by Bell's Brewing. Join the

    UBIK by Philip K Dick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 67:02


    A precog tells the Drunk Guys they will have beer this week when they read UBIK by Philip K Dick. They fill up on: Mr. Crazy Rabbit by Singlecut, Daydreams at Dusk by Timber Ales, and Psychedelic Priestess by Alewife Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for The Clan

    The Crossing (Border Trilogy Book 2) by Cormac McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 72:56


    The Drunk Guys drink till they're cross-eyed this week when they read The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy. They cross off: Tequila Margarita by Dogfish Head and Oscillation by Finback. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for UBIK by Phillip K Dick The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk

    The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 38:42


    The Drunk Guys walk down the street and say “hey man, go get me a beer!” this week when they read The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Their man goes to get them: Share House by Torch and Crown, Main Squeeze by Talea, and Cool Cousin IPA by

    Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 38:57


    Beer makes the Drunk Guys poop poop this week when the read Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. They get windy after: Miami Mice by KCBC, Claw and Order by KCBC, and Scatterbrain by Finback Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for The House on Mango Street by

    Onyx Storm (Fourth Wing Book 3) by Rebecca Yarros

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 58:22


    The Drunk Guys have a third 4th flight of beers this week when they read Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, Book 3) by Rebecca Yarros. They shoot lighting for: Handtruck Heroes by Other Half and Drawing the Line by Root + Branch Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Wind

    The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 62:24


    The Drunk Guys have a pair(able) of beers this week when they read The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They pair their sower with: No Fun by Finback and 10th Anniversary by Other Half. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. The Drunk

    Iron Flame (Fourth Wing Book 2) by Rebecca Yarros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 90:50


    The Drunk Guys have a fourth flight of beers this week when they read Iron Flame, the Second Book of the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Their signet power is to drink: Intersect by Torch and Crown, Dank Dads by Other Half, and A Simple Toast by Other and Burial.

    Lady Bumtickler’s Revels, a Naughty Comic Opera in Two Acts by John Camden Hotten

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 51:35


    The Drunk Guys Revel in Beer this week when they read Lady Bumtickler's Revels by John Camden Hotten. They also get spanked by: Muley Buck by Kettlehouse Brewing, Jingle Zombie by KCBC, and Ticker Shock by Other Half Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Iron Flame by Rebecca

    The Once and Future King by TH White

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 78:05


    The Drunk Guys drink a Lancelot of beer this week when they read The Once and Future King by TH White. They have beer once and will have more in the future, including: Triple Broccoli by Other Half and Flutter by Finback Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for

    Allegiant (Divergent Trilogy Book 3) by Veronica Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 77:11


    The Drunk Guys have an allegiance to beer this week when they read Allegiant (Divergent Book 3) by Veronica Roth. Their serum is: Reckoning by False Hope Brewing, Teenage Mutant Ninja Gerbils by KCBC, Straight Outta Middletown by Equilibrium, Heritage by Helderberg Meadworks. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for

    Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 43:54


    The Drunk Guys drink beer because they're lonely this week when they read Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West. Their livers are lonely for: Chasing a Feeling by Other Half Brewing and Oops I Doubled My Pants by Sand City Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Allegiant (Divergent Trilogy,

    The Blade Itself (First Law Trilogy Book 1) by Joe Abercrombie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 66:17


    The Drunk Guys have beer itself this week while the read The Blade Itself, the first book of the First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. Their first beer is Love Letters from Hell by Abomination Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West The Drunk

    Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 94:04


    The Drunk Guys try to send all the beer into space this week when the read Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. Their “hard” rain consists of: Save the Robots by Radiant Pig as well as Morticia and Crowning Achievement by Barrier Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for The

    How to Good-bye Depression: If You Constrict Anus 100 Times Everyday. Malarkey? or Effective Way? by Hiroyuki Nishigaki

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 52:58


    The Drunk Guys good-bye sobriety this week with beer (effective way) when they read How to Good-bye Depression: If You Constrict Anus 100 Times Everyday. Malarkey? or Effective Way? by Hiroyuki Nishigaki. They don't constrict Missile Toad by Ever Grain Brewing or Juice Pile by Other Half Brewing. Join the

    Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 83:44


    The Drunk Guys self-help includes 12 more beers for life this week when they read Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson. The first rule, beer includes: Santa Claws by Fat Orange Cat and Big Boy by Somerset Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for

    Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 66:37


    The Drunk Guys lose all track of time this week when they read Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. They take over another planet for: Cerveza Pacífico Clara by Modelo, IACed in Space by Other Half, and Triple Mylar Daydream by Other Half. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for

    The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, The “Good Parts” Version by William Goldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 68:44


    The beer is so good it's inconceivable this week when the Drunk Guys read The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, The “Good Parts” Version by William Goldman. Beer killed your father, now prepare to die from: Hazy Beer Hug by Goose Island, Wave

    Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 71:01


    Lions, and Tigers, and Beers, oh my! this week then the Drunk Guys read Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Their beer isn't in Kansas anymore, including: Ask for Dorothy by Fifth Hammer, Blended with Lumber #2 by Timber Ales, and Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island. Join the Drunk Guys next

    Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 49:33


    The Drunk Guys are champions of drinking this week when they read Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut. Their breakfast includes: Twisted Thoughts by Threes Brewing and Tangerine Express by Stone Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for Wicked by Gregory Maguire The Drunk Guys now have a

    Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 55:10


    The Drunk Guys's beer drinking peake's this week when they read Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake. They also have the merve to drink: As the World Burns by KCBC and 120 Minute IPA by Dogfish Head. Join the Drunk Guys on Tuesday for Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut. The

    Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner (Booker Prize Shortlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 76:58


    The Drunk Guys have big cans this week when they read Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. They spy on: Delicate Genius by Threes Brewing, Forbidden Pumpkin by Abomination Brewing, and Keep it Casual by Sand City. Join the Drunk Guys on Tuesday for Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake. The Drunk

    Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (Booker Prize Shortlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 39:44


    The Drunk Guys let nun of their beer go to waste this week when they read Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood. Not even a mouse could find anything left of: Sweet Potato Fries by Other Half, Warm Glow by Finback, and Barrel Select Green by Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.

    Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 52:55


    The Drunk Guys enLIGHTEN several beers this week when they read Enlightenment by Sarah Perry. They see stars after: Every Gazillion Ever by Other Half and Life and Fate XXIX by Root + Branch Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys on Thursday when they read Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood

    Hallowpeen: A Halloween Sentient Object Romance by Holly Wilde

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 37:20


    The Drunk Guys drink till they're out of their gourds this week when they read Hallowpeen: A Halloween Sentient Object Romance by Holly Wilde. They also C-U-P after Pumking and Caramel Pumking by Southern Tier. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Enlightenment by Sarah Perry The Drunk

    Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 27:19


    The Drunk Guys have a wild beer-infused rumpus this week when they read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. And some people call them Maurice, including: The Piff by Sixpoint, Stooper by Sixpoint, and Return of the Bretti by Wild East Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday

    Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 35:29


    The Drunk Guys really knockout some beers this week when they read Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel. Moose and Squirrel drink: Pumpkin Ale by Long Trail, Warm Glow by Finback, and Viking Blod Mead by Dansk Mjod. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel

    The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (Booker Prize SHORTLIST 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 48:43


    The Drunk Guys keep their beers safe this week when they read The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. They go dutch on: Harvest by Long Train Brewing and Whale Parking by Finback and North Park Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize

    Held by Anne Michaels (Booker Prize Shortlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 52:17


    The Drunk Guys held on to their beer for dear life this week when they read Held by Anne Michaels. They held up: MC^2 by Equilibrium and Jones Inlet by Jones Beach Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel The Safekeep by

    Wild Houses by Colin Barrett (Booker Prize LONGLIST 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 35:10


    Wild, wild horses couldn't drag the Drunk Guys away from beer this week when they read Wild Houses by Colin Barrett. They kidnap A Thousand Plateaus by Root + Branch and Now Youse Can't Leave by Bronx Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize

    Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 65:47


    The Drunk Guys go beerspotting this week when they read Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. They spot I See You by Finback and Juice Force by New Belgium. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel Wild Houses by Colin Barrett The Drunk Guys now

    James by Percival Everett (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 74:27


    The Drunk Guys would never run away from beer this week when they read James by Percival Everett. A beer divided against itself cannot stand, including: The Union Between Us by Wild East Brewing, The Power of One by Sand City Brewing, and Rare Snack by Abomination Brewing. Join the

    Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 43:14


    No one can hear the Drunk Guys drink in space this week when they read Orbital by Samantha Harvey. They are floating 'round their tin can drinking: Cosmic Disorder by Sand City Brewing and Crème de la Crème by Other Half and Evil Twin NYC. Join the Drunk Guys next

    A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 82:48


    The Drunk Guys have a beer for the time being while they read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. They also have a beer right Nao, including: Death to Ego by Alewife, Tomb by Alewife, The Nature of Fun by Threes Brewing, 50W by Industrial Arts, and

    Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 86:59


    The Drunk Guys get fired up by beer this week when they read Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. They drink a shade too much beer, including: Black Ops by Brooklyn Brewery and Tiki Fusion by Lagunitas Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read A Tale for

    The Religion War by the Dilbert Guy (Scott Adams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 76:01


    The Drunk Guys fart beer this week when they read Jimmy's punishment book, The Religion War by Scott Adams. And they're so smart because of: Chapters of Repugnance by Electric Brewing Co, Social Fabric by Finback, and Mastermind by Fiddlehead. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Pale

    The Green Mile by Stephen King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 69:24


    The Drunk Guys get sentenced to beer this week when they read The Green Mile by Stephen King. They would do hard time for: 18-Watt by Singlecut, Strawberry Cannibal by Other Half, and Heavy Handed by Kills Boro. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Religion War

    It Starts With Us (It Ends With Us Book 2) by Colleen Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 60:22


    It starts with beer this week when the Drunk Guys read It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover. They end with: Mike's Harder Mango and Porch Rocker by Samuel Adams. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Green Mile by Stephen King The Drunk Guys now have

    Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 50:13


    Doggone it, the Drunk Guys like beer this week when they read Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. They don't let the raccoons steal: Double Dog by Flying Dog, Ill Niño by Focal Point, and Simpler Times by Minhas Craft Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when

    On the Road by Jack Kerouac

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 73:14


    The Drunk Guys have one for the road this week when they read On the Road by Jack Kerouac. They are driven to drink: Road Tripper by Crooked Stave Brewing, Only Interested in Bangers by Hop Butchers for the World, Special Herbs: El Dorado by Two Villains, and Slow Down

    12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 97:33


    The Drunk Guys choose beer over chaos this week when they read 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson. But, beer is also chaos, including: Whiz by Other Half Brewing, Golden Monkey by Victory Brewing, and Wandering into the Fog by Abomination Brewing. Join the

    The Killer Angels (Gettysburg, the film) by Michael Shaara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 69:14


    The beer shall rise again this week when the Drunk Guys read The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. They are slaves to: Ten Fiddy by Oskar Blues, Okay, We're Cute by Little House Brewing, and Savages and Savants by Equilibrium. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read 12

    Butcher’s Crossing by John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 71:04


    These are not the beers the Drunk Guys are looking for this week when they read Butcher's Crossing by John Williams. They see the power of the dark side in: Iced Out by Crooked Stave, 90 Minute IPA by Dogfish Head, and Chips and Dip by Tox Brewing and Little

    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 56:07


    The Drunk Guys discover a secret universe of beer this week when they read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Their secret is: Rainbows Everywhere by Torch and Crown, The Waldos' Special Ale, and Rumpkin by Avery Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys

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