Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

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200: An overview of the first 200 episodes Jun 29, 2022

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Pigweed and Crowhill review how and why they started the podcast, and the innovations and interesting things they've brought to "Beer and Conversation" over the years, including ...

* Skits
* Five for Five
* Shortcut to the classics
* Nooze and Booze
* Predictions
* Pretend events
* Reviews of books that don't exist

They've also covered quite a range of topics:

* Economics
* Science
* Religion
* Culture
* Politics
* Entertainment (movies, books, tv)
* Tech
* History
* Logic
* Grammar
* Cryptocurrency
* Sci-fi

199: Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Jun 29, 2022

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Along with special guest Longinus, P&C review a winter warmer from Flying Dog, then discuss Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome.

This is a depressing story of a man who is stuck. He's stuck with a wife he doesn't love. Stuck in a city he doesn't particularly like. Stuck in a profession he didn't choose.

When a spark comes into his life in the person of his wife's cousin, Maddie, he starts to dream of a better future. But it doesn't work out.

The story is set in a fictional, very cold town. Wear your wool socks when you read this one.

198: P&C go to a very tradtional mass Jun 29, 2022

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After reviewing Southern Tier's Irish Cream Stout, P&C discuss their experiences at Mount Calvary church in Baltimore.

With special guest Longinus, the boys review the history of the church, its Anglo-Catholic background, and its recent decision to come into communion with Rome.

They discuss their observations about the building itself, the music, the liturgy, the homily and the participants. There were smells, bells, vestments -- the whole deal. And it was a very long mass!

The overall experience was very interesting.

197: Militaries around the world Jan 25, 2022

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P&C drink and review Victory's Storm King, then Pigweed quizzes Crowhill on military statistics. Who spends the most? Who has the biggest military? Who has the most global firepower?

After reviewing some stats, the boys discuss the politics of it all. Why is the U.S. military all over the world, protecting everyone else? Does NATO pay its fair share? Should we be protecting other countries, or should they shoulder their own burden?

196: expressive individualism Jan 22, 2022

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P&C drink and review Smoke and Dagger black lager from Jack's Abby, then discuss expressive individualism.

On the one hand, individual expression and liberty are part of what we celebrate in America. We want people to be free of unnecessary constraints.

But even good things can be taken too far, and insisting that everyone should be able to express their psychological core -- however they define that, and however they like -- is too far.

The boys discuss.

195: Biden in 2024, Thick Spokesmodels, and Mask Mandates Jan 20, 2022

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P&C drink and review Harpoon's Winter Warmer, then open the mailbag.

Uncle Billy doesn't believe Joe Biden will run for president, and that Harris is a disaster for the Democratic Party. The boys discuss.

Red Pill Rick wonders why spokesmodels and actresses are getting chunkier. Pigweed and Crowhill reflect on some possible examples and possible explanations. And probably get in trouble in the process.

Chaz the Spaz asks why unelected officials are making laws. Pigweed has a relevant person experience with his county council and mask mandates.

194: The Metaverse Jan 15, 2022

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P&C drink and review a Christmas Ale from Great Lakes Brewing, then discuss the metaverse.

The boys define the metaverse, and then discuss its ups and downs.

The metaverse offers very interesting options, like visiting new places, or reviewing a new house. The primary business application would be better meetings, eliminating the need for travel, and possibly using VR for advanced training. It might also make more opportunities for disabled people to participate in activities.

On the negative side, there are a lot of disappointing, creepy and scary implications. Privacy will almost surely be lost. There will be less parental control, and more stalking, sexual grooming, and other nasty stuff.

Is it a good thing? Does it even matter?

193: Drugs and inebriation Jan 13, 2022

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P&C drink and review Dirty Bastard by Founders, then discuss drugs.

As a species, we all like a little buzz. Drugs and inebriation have been with us for as long as we have records. Beer production is very ancient, and some of our earliest writings are beer recipes.

But it's not just beer. Humans have been taking marijuana, peyote -- even licking frogs.

Why do we do it?

There are some obvious answers. Distraction, pain management, healing, war (berserkers), sex (to loosen inhibitions), political control (Russians used vodka revenues to support military), religious experience ....

192: P&C's Predictions for 2022 Jan 07, 2022

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The boys drink and review Saranac's S'mores Porter, then put on their futuristic magic glasses and predict major events for 2022. Be sure to write these down and invest appropriately.

P&C gaze into their crystal ball and review the future of culture, politics, technology, Covid, climate, the economy, foreign policy, Facebook's "Meta," sex, health, zombies, religion, Jordan Peterson, nature and sports.

If you have a hard time telling when we're serious and when we're joking, so did we.

191: Disgraceful gerrymandering in Maryland Jan 03, 2022

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The boys drink and review Black Ox Rye Porter, then discuss gerrymandering, especially in Maryland.

The Maryland legislature recently proposed a scheme to redraw Congressional districts in the Old Line State.

Redistricting makes sense and is necessary as populations move. But it's come to be a partisan exercise in maximizing the representation of the party in power in the state. Both parties have abused this power.

In deep blue Maryland, this means the Democrats are redrawing the lines to eliminate all Republican representation. When Republican Texas does the same, the Justice Department attacks. Somehow Maryland is getting a pass.

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