World War Brew

WWB is back for a very special episode. Jim plays the role of solo host to discuss the Bosnian War film "Quo Vadis, Aida?" Filling in for Cade and Evan are two very special guests who both have deeply personal connections to the breakup of Yugoslavia and its subsequent wars in the 1990s. Friend of the podcast Arnela Išerić joins Jim in the first half of this episode to discuss her family's experiences during the war in Bosnia and the war's resounding affects that are still felt today. In the second half, former Congressman and USAF Intelligence officer Denver Riggleman talks with Jim about his experiences in the former Yugoslavia as well as his knowledge of the region. Drinks for this podcast are Beefeater Gin and Silverback Distillery Blackback Bourbon (https://www.sbdistillery.com/). 

The WWB boys are back again with a very unique war film (originally recorded back in February). This episode handles Denis Villeneuve's 2010 film "Incendies." The drink of choice was Wicked Weed's Pernicious IPA. Topics covered include the Lebanese Civil War, Maroon 5, the WWB hosts' future funerals, and which random "celebrities" are coming to this year's Thanksgiving.

On the 13th episode of World War Brew, the boys discuss the 2019 Netflix Original action/war movie "Mosul." Topics covered include the Iraq War, the Russo Brothers, Royal Air Maroc, Morocco, Bertucci's pizza and much more.  This episode's drink was Beale's Gold Helles Lager. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Articles and Books mentioned: "The Desperate Battle to Destroy ISIS" by Luke Mogelson (article that appeared in the New Yorker in 2017. Basis for the movie): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/06/the-desperate-battle-to-destroy-isis"The ISIS Apocalypse" by Will McCants: https://www.amazon.com/ISIS-Apocalypse-History-Strategy-Doomsday/dp/1250112648/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PZ02XA2A7MP&dchild=1&keywords=the+isis+apocalypse&qid=1617975041&sprefix=the+isis+apo%2Caps%2C533&sr=8-2"Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS" by Joby Warrick: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Flags-Rise-Joby-Warrick/dp/0804168938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LWGJ4C9C4UT8&dchild=1&keywords=black+flags+the+rise+of+isis&qid=1617975781&sprefix=black+flags+%2Caps%2C372&sr=8-1

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the World War Brew boys review the movie "'71" (now streaming for free on Hulu and Amazon Prime). This movie/film follows the exploits of British Army Private Gary Hook (played by Jack O'Connell) as he tries to survive a single day in war torn Belfast in 1971.  Topics covered include the Northern Irish Conflict ("The Troubles"), the HBO series "Euphoria" (for some reason), John Lennon song lyrics, and which of the WWB hosts would survive the longest in Belfast. This episode's drink is Guinness (because...of course). Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our listeners! The story of Father Alec Reid and the Corporals Killings of 1988 (photo included):https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/world/alec-reid-priest-who-helped-broker-peace-accord-in-northern-ireland-dies-at-82.html 

After (another) long hiatus, the WWB crew is back! Recorded all the way back in November 2020 (!), this episode covers the U.S. Military recruitment movie "Top Gun." The WWB trio is joined by special guest Drew Orozco to discuss this movie's dog fight sequences, romantic undertones, soundtrack, Cold War history, and possibilities for what its sequel will look like. Ballast Point Sculpin and Ballast Point Lager are this episode's drinks (emphasis on plural) of choice. Feels good to be back!

The World War Brew boys are joined by special guest Christian Bethelmy to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich classic, "Independence Day." Episode drink is Clown Shoes' Space Cake Double IPA (9% ABV!!). Topics discussed include Area 51, Will Smith's filmography, UFOs, Suge Knight, and the awful sequel to this movie.

Another angry Mel Gibson war movie for World War Brew. This episode's drink is Pabst Blue Ribbon American Lager thanks to the remarkable story of John "Chickie" Donohue and the "Greatest Beer Run Ever" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WAUmyKDq0). Other topics covered are:Julia Moore's efforts to improve casualty notifications.The Vietnam War (a.k.a why we "lost").The M-16 vs.the AK-47. Pathetic emotional gimmicks in war movies. Vince Papale? (I guess). How to properly read casualty notification letters......This one is another doozy.....

The World War Brew boys are back to review David Ayer' 2014 World War II Tank movie "Fury." This episode's drink of choice was Boulevard Brewing Company's "Tank 7" farmhouse ale-saison. Topics covered include the amount of times Jim saw this movie in 2014, the later stages of the war in Europe during WW2, Lucky Strike cigarettes, American vs. German tanks, and which celebrity's movie characters would make the best tank crew.

The World War Brew trio is back for another episode and boy is this one a DOOZY. This episode covers War for the Planet of the Apes directed by Matt Reeves as well as New Realm Brewing Company's "United Craft Lager." The boys discuss what the next film in the franchise should be like, Jim's celebrity crush, military tactics during the Ape-pocalypse, and whose fictional character survives the longest in a world run by primates (David Dirsch, Stan Stevens, or Josh Grant). Buckle your seat belts because this is one hell of a beer fueled ride...

Just in time for the 76th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings (D-Day), the World War Brew Crew reviews the 1998 Steven Spielberg classic "Saving Private Ryan." Also reviewed is the French beer Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. Special guest appearances by Lauren Stiles and Ike the Labrador Retriever (yes he's named after Eisenhower). Other topics covered are Jim's drunk movie watching habits, Tom Sizemore's drug problems, World War II history (Jim's favorite), and children watching war movies (ok or no?).

After a COVID-19 induced hiatus, the World War Brew boys are back with a "cut down" podcast they recorded 5 months ago...However, the podcast hosts figured that the World War Brew faithful needed some content. Here is the World War Brew review of Sam Mendes' World War I epic "1917." Also reviewed is Pusser's Royal Navy Rum. As Virginia opens up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, expect more content to come. Enjoy!

After a long hiatus and New Year hangover, the World War Brew trio of Evan, Cade and Jim review the Steven Spielberg remake of "War of the Worlds" (yes it's a war movie, it's in the title). In this episode we talk about who would survive an alien invasion, the 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast, Tom Cruise's 2005 Katie Holmes/Oprah debacle, and Speilberg's directing prowess. Also featured is our review of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company's "Orbital Tilt IPA."

Our very first episode of a movie (or film?) we saw together in theaters! How bad can CGI really look? Can Ed Skrein pull off a convincing New Jersey accent? How well did Nick Jonas stand up to the Imperial Japanese Navy? All these questions will be answered alongside our review of Decipher Brewing's Broken Logic IPA.

Is Black Hawk Down a statement on U.S. foreign policy? Or is it a DoD funded recruitment tool? Where does Black Hawk Down stack up in Ridley Scott's all-time filmography? What were Sony and Columbia Pictures REALLY up to in 2001? All these questions will be answered along with our review of New Belgium's "Voodoo Ranger" Juicy Haze IPA in this weeks episode.

Is angry Mel Gibson the greatest actor of all time? Is Jason Isaacs the perfect villain? Hollywood Video or Blockbuster? Is Jack Daniels whiskey overrated? These are some of the many topics Jim, Cade and Evan will tackle in the Inaugural episode of "World War Brew;" The only podcast where three dudes sit down and review war movies AND alcohol. Come join us on the first of many alcohol fueled movie rants.

Is angry Mel Gibson the greatest actor of all time? Is Jason Isaacs the perfect villain? Hollywood Video or Blockbuster? Is Jack Daniels whiskey overrated? These are some of the many topics Jim, Cade and Evan will tackle in the Inaugural episode of "World War Brew;" The only podcast where three dudes sit down and review war movies AND alcohol. Come join us on the first of many alcohol fueled movie rants.