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Hey-oh!!! Welcome back to FOUR Beers In! Today we are diving into the wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage, known as the Punic Wars. Specifically, the First Punic War. Back in our first episode (when Matt and Roger didn't know what we were doing yet) we touched on this topic as a time-filler at the end. But this topic deserves its own episode, so we are revisiting it with a lot more de...

What's up our Listener Legion?! Today we continue with our second episode in our [what will be very lengthy] World War II series. We are discussing Part 2 of the Rise of Nazi Germany, picking up where we left off from Episode #15. I know we are not even scraping the surface when it comes to WWII and the Nazis, but we are only starting off.  SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER - We know it goes without sayi...

We finally started talking about World War II and we're so glad you are joining us! This is our first episode of the WWII series within FOUR Beers In! To understand this global war, we must understand how it started. To understand how it started, we must understand how the Nazi party came to power in Germany. To understand that, we must understand the economic, military, and political fallout...

Ready for a switch-up?!? Good! Tonight we're mixing it up for our Listener Legion with our first Special Edition Episode. We will be deviating from our typical topics to talk about Oktoberfest! The beer. The festival. The beer. The food. And also the beer. Can you guess what kind of beer we are drinking? Due to many comparisons throughout, we are just omitting the BOTD list altogether. Gotta l...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Today we are discussing a mostly forgotten corner of military history called the Rhodesian Bush War. Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) was a country in Africa that fought a bloody war during the 1970's during the height of the Cold War. The Rhodesian military fought against two separate communist guerilla forces which were backed by the Soviets and Chinese.  Beers Of T...

Whaddup Legion? Join us today as we talk about Octavian Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. I know what you're thinking…it's about time he gets his own episode! Well then here ya go! It's a great topic with some great beers that we cannot wait to unpack with you. If you haven't yet, tell your friends about us too! The more people that join the conversation, the better! Among the bee...

Episode #11 - George Washington  Welcome back to FOUR Beers In! What a time to be in the Listener Legion, because today we're talking about the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. El presidente primero. G-Dubs. The man that our nation's capital and an entire state was named after, along with at least one street in every single community in the US. The guy who inadvertently started...

What's up Listener Legion?!? Welcome back to FOUR Beers In! In this episode, we discuss Alexander the Great. Grab some cold ones and join us as we talk about his grand, albeit short-lived, empire.  Roger and Matt each have another beer comparison which has been omitted from the BOTD list as per protocol. You'll just have to listen to find out! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Third Space Brewing...

One by land, two by sea, and FOUR [Beers] by microphone. That's right, we're covering Part 2 of the American Revolutionary War! Join your new best friends Matt and Roger as we talk about the war that shaped our country, as well as some key figures. We did another side-by-side beer comparison! In accordance with past practice, those mystery beers have been omitted from the BOTD list, as you...

Episode #8 - American Revolutionary War (Part 1) Welcome to FOUR Beers In!! The British are coming!!! Lol just kidding, it’s The United States of America’s 250th Birthday is coming!! Part one of two episodes celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. Roger and Matt dive into the origins of the American Revolution. The who, what, where, when, and why of how the revolution started, what key people were i...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Let's have a chat about a guy you probably heard of…the man, the myth, the legend…. GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR. One of the most famous people of all time that still has an impact on society today. He was the master of the battlefield, a strategic politician, and an advertising expert. He preserved his name and reputation so well that we are still talking about him 2,070 year...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Today we are picking up where we left off with Episode 5 and talking about the Cold War some more. Join us as we talk about the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the fall of the Soviet Union, and much more! Matt also does the podcast's first ever BEER COMPARISON. Those mystery beers have been omitted from the BOTD list, as you'll have to listen to fi...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Let's learn about the Cold War today (with some humorous banter sprinkled in, of course). In this episode we will discuss the origins of the Cold War, why it was called that, nuclear weapons, and so much more. This will be a two-parter for sure. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Lakefront Brewery - Snake Chaser Irish Style Stout -Samuel Adams - Blueberry Lager -Hop Yard Ale W...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Ruck marches. Standardized uniforms. Chain of Command. Team tactics. State of the art weaponry. Military dominance. Do these topics sound familiar? Yes! Are we talking about the US military? No!  We are discussing the Roman Legions! Follow along as we talk about the strength and might behind one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. Beers Of The Day (BOTD...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Join us as we give an in-depth introduction to the Vietnam War. There's so much that we didn't talk about that we will have to do another episode or three. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Great Lakes Brewing Company - Edmund Fitzgerald Porter -Leinenkugel's - Leinie Lodge Lime -Samuel Adams - Oktoberfest -New Glarus Brewing - Tailwagger Amber Ale -Miller - High Life -Leinenkuge...

Welcome to FOUR Beers In! In our second episode we will be discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine. I know what you're thinking, it's a pretty heavy and sensitive subject for only our second episode. But there's just too much developing and changing within warfare itself that we need to talk about. We're glad you could join us! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Toppling Goliath - Fire, Skulls & Money -3...

Episode 1 - Gladiators Welcome to FOUR Beers In, the podcast that you didn't know you needed. Matt and Roger discuss the Roman Empire and military history topics. We drink four beers each, hit record, then drink four more during the episode. Sounds great, right? Thank you for joining us for our first episode where we'll discuss our take on the Gladiator movies and draw real life comparisons. But m...

Ever wonder how Four beers in was created? What was the spark behind the idea? This short clips explains the origins of the podcast.