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Horror and Hops

Horror and Hops Podcast


    • Dec 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 32m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES

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    The Horror and Hops Podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. The chemistry and camaraderie between the hosts is infectious, making it feel like you're sitting in on a conversation with old friends. Their love of horror and beer shines through in every episode, creating a unique and entertaining experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine enthusiasm the hosts have for both horror movies and craft beer. It's clear that they are true fans of these subjects, which adds depth and authenticity to their discussions. Not only do they provide insightful commentary on the movies they review, but they also share fun facts and trivia that keep listeners engaged. The banter between the hosts is hilarious, with jokes and playful digs at each other that never fail to elicit laughter.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its accessibility. Even if you haven't seen the movie being reviewed, the hosts do a fantastic job of summarizing the plot while still providing enough detail to make it interesting. You can enjoy their episodes without feeling like you need prior knowledge or have watched the film beforehand. This makes it a great podcast for both horror enthusiasts and casual listeners.

    While it's hard to find any significant drawbacks to The Horror and Hops Podcast, some listeners may feel that the occasional tangents derail the flow of the episodes. However, these tangents often lead to moments of laughter and entertainment, adding to the overall charm of the show. Additionally, Kevin's drunken episodes may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they add a humorous element that many listeners enjoy.

    In conclusion, The Horror and Hops Podcast is a must-listen for horror movie fans and anyone who enjoys witty banter between friends. The hosts' passion for their subjects shines through in every episode, making for an engaging and enjoyable experience. Whether you're sipping on a craft beer or just looking for a good laugh, this podcast delivers on all fronts. Cheers to the hosts for creating such a fun and entertaining show!



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    Episode 54 - Silent Night Deadly Night 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 92:02


    Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to Episode 54.  After years of talking about it, we finally got a Christmas episode in where we watched Silent Night Deadly Night 3.  Our beer pick was Gnommegang by Ommegang Brewery.  Crack open a cold one and enjoy!

    Episode 53 - Drag Me To Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 119:59


    Welcome to Episode 53.  In this episode we watched Drag Me To Hell and our beer pick was Dead Guy Ale by Rogue Brewing Co.  We had a lot of fun watching and recording this one and we hope you have fun listening.  

    Live from Crying Eagle 2019 - Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 40:14


    Thunder, Kevin, Caleb, and Ryan...I love you guys. Well, Lambert's nightmare is back. What once was lost, has been found. Back in 2019, we hosted a live recording of Friday IV on Friday the 13th! Looking back, it was a very fun night and we still really appreciate our friends and Crying Eagle Brewing for supporting the event.  

    Episode 52 - Sleepaway Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 99:25


    What's up horror movie fans? Welcome to episode 52.  Originally this was supposed to be one of our mini-sodes episode 51.1,  (horror movies under 90 minutes addition) but our talk went longer than the actual movie because we just had so much fun.  Our beer pick was Super Bloom Double IPA by Parish Brewing Co.  We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this episode.  Enjoy!

    Episode 51 - Terrifier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 139:39


    Episode 51 is here and it is a wild one.  Our beer pick was Tripplemania by The Seventh Tap Brewing Project.  Our movie pick was Terrifier.  Pop open a cold brew and have a fun listen. 

    Episode 50 - Late Night With The Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 82:56


    We made it to episode 50.  In this episode we watched Late Night With The Devil.  Our beer pick was Tony Mash King Of Carrot Flowers.  We hope you have as fun listening as we did watching and recording this episode.  As always crack open a cold one and enjoy!

    Episode 49 - Talk To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 129:44


    Welcome to episode 49.  We're all back in this one, the scares were fresh and the beer flowed like wine.  Literally our beer was wine.  The beer pick was Money Please by Turning Point Beer.  It was a sangria style beer/wine hybrid and it got the job done.  Our movie pick was Talk To Me and it definitely delivered the scares.  As always, pop open a cold brew and we hope you enjoy the listen. 

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    Episode 48.1 - Hellbender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 35:50


    Welcome everyone to this little mini-sode we put out.  We only have a skeleton crew so this is a new segment we like to call Horror Movies Under 90 Minutes.  In this episode we watched the movie Hellbender and our beer pick was Risk & Reward New England IPA by Flying Tiger Brewery.  As always pop open a cold brew and we hope you enjoy this short little episode.  Thanks for listening!

    Episode 48 - Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 118:02


    What's up horror movie fans?  Welcome to episode 48.  This is a special episode because it marks our 5 year anniversary and we had a drunken good time!  We watched Smile and our beer pick was Final Resting Place by Flying Tiger Brewery.  As always pop open a cold brew and enjoy the listen. 

    Episode 47 - Scream VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 97:32


    Episode 47 is here.  In this episode we watched Scream VI. Our beer pick was Overclocked India Red Ale by Agile Brewing.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.  Thanks for listening!

    Episode 46 - Evil Dead Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 103:28


    Welcome to episode 46.  In this episode we watched Evil Dead Rise.  Our beer pick was The World Beneath Us by The Seventh Tap Brewing Project.  Enjoy the show!

    Episode 45 - Barbarian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 136:26


    We're back horror movie and craft beer fans.  Welcome to Episode 45.  In this episode we watched Barbarian and featured our favorite beer spin off, Double Dales Imperial IPA from Oskar Blues Brewery.  It's been quite some time since our last episode, so we had a lot of fun with this one.  We hope you have as much fun listening.  As always, pop open a cold craft brew and enjoy! 

    Episode 44 - House of 1000 Corpses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 125:32


    Happy Halloween! Welcome to episode 44.  In this episode we watched Rob Zombie's House Of 1000 Corpses while enjoying the delicious Super Smash Pumpkin Stout from Martin House Brewing Company.  This is our 4 year anniversary episode so I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.  Pop open a brew and enjoy!

    Episode 43 - It Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 72:49


    Welcome to Episode 43.  In this one we watched It Follows and our beer pick was Smashed Pumpkin from Shipyard Brewing Co.  This was a really fun watch and conversation so pop open a brew and enjoy. 

    Episode 42 - Deathgasm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 117:45


    It's Episode 42 and it's crazy as shit!  In this episode we watched Deathgasm. Released in 2015 and directed by Jason Howden.  Our beer pick was Divine Imagination by Crying Eagle Brewing.  We just had an awesome good time with this movie and conversation so sit back, pop open a brew, and enjoy!

    Episode 41 - The Taking Of Deborah Logan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 75:10


    Welcome to Episode 41.  In this episode we watched The Taking Of Deborah Logan.  Our beer pick was 4 Giants IPA by Founders Brewing Co.  We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this one.  

    Paranormal Activity (Rerelease)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 100:48


    What's up fans?  Our Paranormal Activity episode somehow got lost from he World Wide Web, but thanks to our dedicated tech team, we've tracked it down, so here's the release of our Paranormal Activity episode.  If you didn't listen to it in the past check it now or listen to it again.  Cheers!

    Episode 40 - The Descent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 85:07


    Welcome everyone to Episode 40.  In this episode we watched Neil Marshall's The Descent from 2005.  Our beer pick was the delicious SoGnar from Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. We had a great time with fun scares and a strong beer and we hope you have a great time listening. Pop open a cold one and enjoy. 

    Best Of: Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 63:04


    What's up Horror movie and craft beer fans.  Welcome to our Best Of: Vol. 1 episode where we re-visit some of our most memorable drunken laughs and conversations.  Pop open a brew and have a laugh down memory lane with us.

    Episode 39 - Frozen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 94:36


    Welcome horror movie and beer fans.  This is episode 39 where we watched Adam Green's 2010 movie Frozen (not the Disney movie.)  Our beer choice was Coconut Cookie Revolution by Pontoon Brewing Co.  This movie was a fun ride for us and the beer took over our conversation.  As always pop open a nice brew and enjoy the listen. 

    Episode 38 - Rec 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 106:25


    Greetings Horror movie and beer fans.  Welcome to episode 38 where we watched Rec 2 and enjoyed the delicious Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale from Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.  The beer was strong, the movie was scary, and we got a little silly!  So as always, crack open a cold brew and enjoy the episode.  Thanks for listening. 

    Hereditary (Rerelease)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 85:14


    Happy December!  This is our rerelease of one of our most popular episodes where we watched and discussed Ari Aster's Hereditary. We had a lot of fun and a lot of beer on this one.  So if you've heard this episode before take a revisit and if you haven't then pop open a cold brew, you're in for a good time. Enjoy!

    Episode 37 - Hostel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 91:14


    Welcome to Episode 37.  In this episode we watched Eli Roth's Hostel.  Our feature beer was No Slaw Extra Toast by Parish Brewing Co. As always we had a fun watch and conversation while scaring Caleb and drinking good beer.  So pop open a cold one and enjoy the listen. 

    Episode 36 - Halloween Surprise 3 Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 87:57


    Welcome to Episode 36.  This is our 3 year anniversary episode where we have a special Halloween surprise for Caleb you do not want to miss out on.  Our featured beer was Nightmare Fuel by Pontoon Brewing Co.  So pop open a nice cold brew and enjoy!

    Episode 35 - Insidious

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 121:26


    Welcome to Episode 35.  In this episode we watched Insidious while drinking some beers from the delicious Elysian Pumpkin Pack.  We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope you do as well, so crack open a beer and enjoy the ride!

    Episode 34 - The Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 140:40


    Welcome to Episode 34! In this episode we watched John Carpenter's The Thing.  This was a great 1982 throwback that still holds up with great practical effects, cinematography, and storyline. Our beer for the night was the delicious Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA from Elysian Brewing Company.  So crack open a beer, enjoy the episode, and always, thanks for listening.

    john carpenter elysian brewing company
    Episode 33 - The Conjuring 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 112:23


    Welcome to Episode 33.  In this episode we watched The Conjuring 3 while drinking the delicious Expanded Spectrum Double IPA from Trimtab Brewing. Now open a beer and enjoy the listen!

    Episode 32 It Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 107:41


    Welcome to Episode 32.  In this one we watched It Chapter 2 and our feature beer was Clown Shoes Space Cupcake IPA.  We also played a drinking game that went along with the movie that made it a real fun time so enjoy the episode and always, thanks for listening. 

    Episode 31 - Hell House LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 121:45


    We're officially 1 episode past 30.  In this segment we enjoyed a wonderful milk stout called Down With The Thickness by Pontoon Brewing while watching Hell House LLC.  This one made Caleb squirm quite a bit so grab a beer and enjoy the listen and the laughs.

    Episode 30 - Willy's Wonderland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 51:02


    Welcome to Episode 30.  In this segment we watched Willy's Wonderland staring Nicolas Cage.  Our featured beer was The Knights Who Say NEIPA by Pontoon Brewing.  We hope you enjoy this fun little episode as did we!

    Episode 29 - The Green Inferno

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 104:06


    In Episode 29, we watched Eli Roth's The Green Inferno while enjoying Kevin Lambert's favorite beer, Dale's Pale Ale.  Enjoy listening to Caleb being truly grossed out by this one. 

    Episode 27 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 139:50


    After a 3 month hiatus due to Covid & Hurricanes, The H&H Podcast is back with Episode 27.  This episode was originally streamed live on YouTube October 30th.  In this episode we featured Shiner Octoberfest and watched & discussed the 1986 classic horror sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.  Always, thanks for listening, hope you enjoy. 

    Episode 26 - The Conjuring 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 116:17


    We made back into the studio! In this one, we resumed our Producer's Picks series with Thunder's third pick, The Conjuring 2. Caleb squirmed, soapboxes came out, and we even tracked down an actual recording from the event. Spoiler alert: It's disturbing. Thanks to New Belgium's Voodoo Ranger 1985 IPA for helping supply a great night. We had a Bawl's. As always, thanks for listening. Subscribe, rate, review!

    Episode 25 - Event Horizon (Quarantine Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 68:36


    We're back! We took a break from our Producer's Picks series and recorded a special "at home" episode. In this one, we decided to have some sci-fi horror fun with 1997's Event Horizon. It was a different recording atmosphere but we highly enjoyed ourselves. Of course, beer was involved too.

    Episode 24 - The Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 83:16


    Episode 2 of our Producer's Picks series! In this episode, we watched The Strangers from 2008. This one really shook up Caleb and made for a fun night! We also drank Lord of the Peach Rings from Lil Beaver Brewery. Please subscribe, rate, and review and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 23 - Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 117:46


    This episode kicks off our Producer's Picks series! Our amazing producer, Thunder, selected the 1982 classic Poltergeist as his first pick. Did it scare Caleb? Is it a Steven Spielberg movie or a Tobe Hooper movie? We discuss all that and more as we consume not one but two tasty beers - Death by King Cake from Oskar Blues Brewery and Plate Lunch from Parish Brewing Company. Please subscribe, rate, and review and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 22 - Our Favorites of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 113:08


    Happy New Year! In this episode, three of us got together and announced our favorite (and not so favorite) horror movies from 2019. Good times, cold beer, and a big bottle of water were all involved. 2019 was a fun year for horror movies! As always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 21 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 88:20


    Merry Christmas! We carried on our Christmas tradition by watching the second installment in the Silent Night, Deadly Night series. Not very scary, not very good, but always a fun time. We paired it up with Saint Arnold's delicious Christmas Ale. Enjoy! As always, thanks for listening and a big thanks to @headybird (Heather Hamilton) for the movie suggestion! Subscribe, Rate, Review!

    Episode 20 - Hellraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 80:17


    We've made it to Episode 20! To celebrate, we showed Caleb horror's sexiest movie. From 1987, Clive Barker's Hellraiser. We paired it with another great beer from New Belguim, The Hop Avenger IPA. The beer was delicious and it was fun watching Caleb squirm. Enjoy and as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 19 - Trick 'r Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 87:26


    Happy Halloween from The Horror and Hops Podcast! To celebrate, we recorded a special Halloween episode by watching 2007's holiday classic, Trick 'r Treat. Being in the spirit, we drank several delicious pumpkin beers and had plenty of laughs all around. Enjoy this spooky holiday, eat all the candy, and taste the pumpkin goodness! Thanks for listening.

    Episode 18 - Candyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 105:52


    In this episode, we watched Candyman (1992) and paired it with St. Arnold's Oktoberfest. A great movie with a great beer. We had no idea we would talk about Candyman for this long. It was a very fun evening for us. Thanks for listening!  

    Episode 16 - Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 85:54


    In this episode we watched Wes Craven's Scream paired up with the wonderful Ghost in the Machine from Parish Brewing Company. It was a blast to get back in the studio to record this one. Thanks for listening! As always, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. Enjoy! 

    ghosts scream wes craven parish brewing company
    Episode 15 - Shaun of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 49:46


    We're back! After a short break, the podcast has returned. We've hit our 15-episode milestone so we decided to have a lot of fun with this one. From 2004, Shaun of the Dead was the film for this one. We paired it up with the delicious Juicificer from New Belguim Brewing. Both the movie and beer prove to be a lot of fun. Subscribe, rate, review! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 14 - Re-Animator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 71:56


     In this episode, we watched the 1985 classic Re-Animator while enjoying Paradise Park from Urban South Brewery. As always, thanks for listening and subscribe, rate, and review!

    Episode 13 - Train to Busan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 73:28


    In this episode, we watched the action-packed Train to Busan from 2016. Our beer selection for the show was Karbach Brewing Co's Tasty Waves. As always, thanks for listening and subscribe, rate, and review!

    Episode 12 - REC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 69:36


    In this episode, we watched the very intense and very well done REC from 2007. Our beer of choice was Verreaux from our great friends at Crying Eagle Brewing. As always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 11 - Night of the Living Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 78:02


    Episode 11 is out now! This episode kicks off our zombie/infected series. We'd be remiss not to kick it off with the one that started them all, George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead from 1968. Revolver's Blood and Honey was our drink of choice for the movie and the pair was fantastic. Listen, subscribe, and review! 

    Episode 10 The Devil's Rejects

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 80:02


    Episode 10 is here.  In this episode we watched Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects while enjoying the tasty Flesh & Blood IPA from Dog Fish Head Brewing Co.  Thanks for listening and subscribe, leave a comment, and enjoy. 

    Episode 9 - Halloween (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 118:22


    Episode 9. In this episode, the guys watch David Gordon Green's Halloween from 2018. We also briefly discuss the original Halloween from 1978, all while enjoying Broken Vows from Crying Eagle Brewing Company. From Smith's Grove to Haddonfield, we've got it all on the Horror and Hops Podcast!

    Episode 8 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 104:52


    In Episode 8 we go back and watch a gritty classic from 1974, Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.  Our beer for the evening was the Milk Stout from Left Hand Brewing Co.  Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    Episode 7 A Nightmare On Elm Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 96:02


    In this episode we watch and discuss Wes Craven's A Nightmare On Elm Street from 1984.  Our beer pairing was New Belgium's Trippel.  Quite the pair indeed.  As always, thank you for listening.  Please comment and review so we know what you think. 

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