Smash & Brews

Hey there, beer buffs and joystick juggernauts! Fernie and Mike here, and we've got a brew-soaked controller-gripping adventure in store for you. Ever wondered what a hazy double IPA can reveal about your gaming tastes? We're breaking down the bold flavors of Full Earth from Old Nations Brewing Company while dishing out our raw thoughts on the latest gaming hits from Game Pass and PlaySt...

Crack a cold one and settle in as Fernie and Mike, take you on a whirlwind tour through gaming's glory days with our mate Eric, the legend behind TrueScope. This episode isn't just about nostalgia, though; we get into the thick of it, from the adrenaline-pumping idea of a John Wick video game to the shadowy allure of a Sin City adaptation. And as we marvel at the possible cinematic cross...

Ever wondered if a video game can send shivers down your spine more effectively than a horror movie? That's just a taste of what we're serving up in this boozy gaming gabfest, where Mic and Fernie swap tales of terror from the pixelated depths of Silent Hill to the immersive scares of VR. Grab your brews, folks; we're toasting the eerie and the untamed in video game horror, explorin...

Remember those high school nights spent in the throes of Halo battles, snack-fueled laughter, and living room wrestling matches? We sure do, and this episode is a trip down memory lane, spiked with debate over who'd win in fictional character smackdowns, from Kerrigan of StarCraft fame to Diablo's Lilith. With our elusive guest, Rabid Hound's, insights just out of reach, Mike and Fe...

As we toasted to new beginnings in 2024 with the heady Adult Icarus Quadruple IPA, Mike on Da Mic's infectious laughter made a welcome comeback, signifying that this isn't just any episode—it's a celebration of our 23rd. We crack open memories of ludicrous episodes and plot the future of our show, all while dissecting the influence of Celebrity star power in gaming. From Keanu'...

Ever wondered which beloved classic video games would shine brightest with a modern makeover? Join, Fernie, Mike on the Mic as we team up with gaming connoisseur Eric to explore the vibrant landscape of video game nostalgia and innovation. From the charm of Zelda and Super Mario's pixelated adventures to the adrenaline-fueled action in Rocket League and FIFA, we traverse the evolution of gami...

Can an unexpected blend of flavor bring an added layer of excitement to an exhilarating journey through the video game universe? Brace yourselves as we join forces with our special guest, Jason - or should we say Jason Momoa - to explore this intriguing question and more. Starting with the intoxicating taste of Jarritos Mandarin beer, we commemorate Hispanic month as we navigate through a myriad o...

Ready for a thrilling journey down memory lane? Buckle up as we, your hosts, with our high-spirited guest Mr. Vic the Mic, embark on a whirlwind tour of classic gaming debates, tantalizing beer tasting, and lively movie discussions! We put our gaming nostalgia hats on and debate hot topics like Sega vs. Nintendo, console vs. PC gaming, and the legendary Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat rivalry. We...

Picture this: You're sitting down with your mates, sipping on a beer and chatting about your favorite video games. That's exactly what we did in this episode with our long-time pal and gaming enthusiast, Jimmy. Grab your own choice of brew and join us as we dive into the discussion, kicking things off with our beer of the day, Zombie Ice from Three Floyd's Brewing Company - an undea...

Step into the world of Smashing Brews, where we fuse the love for craft beers and video gaming into an unforgettable experience. This episode guarantees a thrilling journey as we share our personal anecdotes of tasting unique brews like the "Baby Yoda" Mexican Lager from Elon Musk's Starbase Brewing and the juice-like Monster Beer "The Beast Unleashed". But the excitement...

Crack open a cold one and get ready for an epic journey as we team up with our fellow gaming enthusiast and project manager extraordinaire, Vic, to explore the intoxicating crossover between craft beer and video games. Broadcasting right from the heart of Bitter Sisters Brewery, we dive into an IPA-fueled discussion about Vic's gaming background, dissect the impacts of rushed releases, and sh...

Fernie and Mike bring a blast from the past on to the show, Mr. Steal your girl all the way from Arizona Jesse. we dive into our imagination and talk about which video game universe we would like to live in, along with popping into some German beers and Stone Cold himself makes an appearance, JK. we take a deep dive into video games on this episode with the help of our guest Jesse.  Support the sh...

Fernie and Mike bring on some young perspective on the show today, with the help of special guest SuperThor Sonny, they dive into the media and marketing in video games, talking about the media sources that highlight the irrelevant and cast a shadow on the talent of creators and dev's. all while sipping on some grate craft butter beer's. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashan...

Mike on the mike and Fernie dine with some Wine and Cheese today, LOL we take on some high alcohol content beers, and they discuss the Grates most epic battles in video game history, along going over the Easter eggs & mysteries in video games.  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On today's episode Fernie and mike try some YUMMY beer's and bring on one of the most anticipated guest MR TrueScope himself Erik!!. Mike gets sloppy drunk and we touch base on raging in video games from the golden gun BS to Campers, True Scope gives us his perspective on streaming and we run through some listeners requested topics. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrew...

We have a special Guest on today episode Hector!!! we drink some delicious Orange dreamcicle beers and & Mike dives into the economy beer Bush Light.... Mike Fernie and Hector dive into the immersions in video games and we discuss the greatest relationships love stories of our gaming generation. such as the ultimate friend zone of Mario and Peach. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/sma...

Season 2 begins with some delicious holiday beer's and the long awaited KEG, Mike and Fernie catch us up on the explosion of video games that occurred since season 1 ended, and we dive into the a controversial topics of politics in video games. and we get a sneak peak into Smash & Brews season 2   Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

Season 1 Season finale! on todays episode we have 2 Specials guests the one and only Jiggle Nuts Andy! and man the Legend Christian. We drink a lot of beer, we recap season 1 of Smash & Brews, and Mike drinks a Heineken Keg in 2 hours. Stay Tuned for season 2. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On today's Episode we have out Beer Drinking Expert Lee, joining us as we talk about the NPC of video games and the future of AI in video games, we discuss what we would like to see come back from True Co Op and of course we indulge in our very unique beers. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On Today's episode Mike and Fernie bash on multiplayer, Fernie goes full white girl and try's some pumpkin spice beer & mike gives it out to homies with his economically tasting Old English. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On todays episode we have the Ladies in the house! we talk about the Wives and Girlfriends  of video gamers with our special Guests Brenda and April, We review some chick beer's along with some fancy beer's  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On todays Episode we have a special Guest Alex, We discuss video games redesigns and what we would redesign, and we go into competitive gaming past present and future. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

Today's topics is all about music of video games, we dive in to the phycology of music in video games and the Streamers and their influence on the gaming today. Mike on the mike Finally tried some IPA's and we finally try a highly requested beer AndyGator  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com

On todays episode we talk about a debate on cheesing video games vs Cheating in video games, and does it add value or devalue the gaming industry. We talk about closet gamers and the obscure demographic the video game industry has target, Mike on the mike enlightens us on this weeks news in video games and we finish it off by talking about the top 5 video game myths.   Support the show https://www...

Today's episode we talk about the Movies from video games, and the upcoming video game showcases, We cover Manhattan project beer co, and Strawberry fields strawberry blond Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/ www.smashandbrews.com