080: Crazy Neighbor Steve

Has this ever happened to you? Michael and Jeremy are enjoying pleasant conversation, bragging about beers, talking about geeky stuff, when the crazy next door neighbor peeks over the white picket fence and invites himself over. Then again, we were in the crazy neighbor’s yard when it happened… so I guess that is fair. This episode we have a wrestling Podcast Pitch, a report from Riotfest, and a quiz about said Riotfest. Not a music fan? Well, in that case, hopefully you like Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The FDR features a uniquely made beer, which gives The Males something to ponder over.

Beer in this episode: Big Grove Brewery Third Anniversary Plan B

Cheers!

079: Machine Dance of Death

We are a basement for this recording! And it is late at night! ...So the show is low key, but still packed with awesome features, including a new quiz segment that raises the stakes. Michael recommends an excellent and accessible trippel, while Jeremy’s beer brag inspires a visit “to the Internet!” The Males then reminisce about tailgating memories, as it is college football season. We the premier the “Machine Dance of Death” quiz, where the loser must FDR a terrible mystery beer… and it was terrible. We then get back to the good stuff with an FDR, but with an additional criteria: Will it tailgate?

Beer in this episode: Bell's Brewery Oatsmobile, Miller Brewing Company Milwaukee's Best Ice

Cheers!

078: Oktoberfest 2

We are once again back for a live face-to-face recording. When I say "we" I mean Michael and Jeremy of course, while Mike is being a dad and stuff. We kick it off with some beer brags. Michael had an imperial... pilsner? And Jeremy had something local from a brewpub. Michael then consults Jeremy for thoughts on brewing a "cider" while Jeremy talks about a movie that shocked him like nothing else before. Also, it is Oktoberfest time! We line up our quiz and FDR accordingly.

Beer in this episode: Spaten Oktoberfest

Prost!

077: Blind Man Birthday Dance 2

It's a new day. It's a new generation.

While Mike retreats to his manor to tend to his new fatherly responsibilities (Congrats, Mike!) APM Pod superfan, now officially turned host, Jeremy steps in for a face-to-face recording. The show starts familiarly with Michael bragging about a brett beer and Jeremy doubling down with a Double Two-Hearted. Things get geeky, with a podcast pitch for Whistlestop and mic talk (not Mike talk). Finally, for the FDR, the Blind Man Birthday Dance returns! Each host blindly samples a beer that the other provides, with some intriguing results.

Beer in this episode: Duvel, New Belgium Brewing Heavy Melon

Cheers!

076: To Quote Vertical Horizon

After a failed attempt by Mike at a weird alternate version of the podcast, the boys jump right into Episode 76 with a few Beer Brags. Next, Michael talks about another Griffin McElroy/Polygon web series, while Mike highlights TV shows from the US and abroad. Then, a few short pieces of mail from the Pale Mailbag, and finally, the FDR: a brew from Jolly Old England that is still delivered there by horse-drawn carriage!

Beer in this episode: Samuel Smith Brewery Organic Chocolate Stout

Cheers!

075: OG Fruits

Hi there! Thanks for coming back for another week! Today's episode starts with Michael describing another unique tap for his Beer Brag, while Mike highLIGHTS a couple of DARK stouts. Next, the boys each discuss a TV show for the Week in Geek, and Mike adds in a new tech toy to his portion of the segment as well. Then, fresh off their victory against the machines, Michael decides to take the battle back to a PvP format and challenges Mike with a quiz about citrus fruits. Finally, the FDR: an oft-mentioned beer that tastes like the quiz topic, but without any actual fruit ingredients!

Beer in this episode: Deschutes Brewing Fresh Squeezed IPA

Cheers!

074: Lucky Boy

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! Today's ep begins with a few more Beer Brags for Mike courtesy of Friend of the Show Doug, followed by a very highly rated Tripel that Michael sipped on recently. Next, Mike takes the Brag portion into the Week in Geek as he talks about some recent video game acquisitions, while Michael also brings the Brag with some recent geocaching accomplishments. Then, with time possibly running out for Mike to be the co-host, the boys try to emerge victorious in Mikes vs. Machine while the title of that segment is still apt! Finally, the FDR: a reincarnated version of an Indiana classic brew.

Beer in this episode: Upland Brewing Company Champagne Velvet

Cheers!