Beats, Beards & Brews

It's that time of year again, where Eric, Evan and Dan each pick an album that has not yet been reviewed on the podcast that they thoroughly enjoyed. Evan and Dan both pick the same album, Pet Symmetry - Vision , which Eric likes better than Into It. Over It. Even if the emo revival is something that should not exist. Dan ends up selecting Dan Auerbach's Waiting on a Song instead. Evan and Eric ag...

Eric, Evan and Dan are back for Episode 40 of Beats, Beards & Brews, in which they review the latest album, Wrong One to Fuck With , from underground death metal darlings Dying Fetus . Naturally, several f-bombs are dropped in this episode. Dan and Eric then ponder the evolutionary and health-related benefits of having a beard, including its ability to protect from sickness, allergens and the elem...

The gang is back for another round of reviewing things, including the second album,  Witness , from blues/rock/soul artist Benjamin Booker . It may just be the least offensive album of 2017, perfect for some summertime group listening. Eric and Dan go to a beard competition (again) and they fail to win (again). The bearded duo describe their wet experience at Beard-A-Whirl 2017 in Minneapolis. The...

Welcome to Beats, Beards & Brews 2.0. We've got a new logo, thanks to Aaron Shekey out of Minneapolis, and have updated our look on the main Libsyn page and across social media ( Twitter and Instagram ). Follow along at @bbbpod. On Episode 38 of the podcast, the gang FINALLY GETS A FUNCTIONAL CODE for 30% off your order at BurtonsBeardOil.com . Just head on over to the website, select your product...

Eric, Evan and Dan are back once more, to review Night Demon's latest NWOBHM throwback album, and second full-length release, "Darkness Remains." Evan gets lost in the heavy metal nostalgia, while Dan isn't as easily impressed. Dan and Eric then give their take on an innovative, and slightly perplexing, new product called the Beard Balm Brush (aka #spongebowser). It's more balm than brush and it d...

Body Count's in the house! As promised, Eric, Evan and Dan review the latest release from Ice-T's metal outfit, Body Count.  Bloodlust is the band's heaviest offering to date, though at times Ice-T goes a little too off the rails (just like this podcast), and the hip-hop legend inspires a grammatical debate on the correctness of the term "bustin' a nut" and Dan then attempts to start an Internet r...

On Episode #35 of Beats, Beards & Brews the gang checks out Mastodon's latest release Emperor of Sand , which serves as a perfect gateway metal album. It's really catchy too and worth a listen for fans of all types of music, even if its concept in no way relates to Disney's underrated The Return of Jafar . Dan and Eric then give their take on an oil/balm sample they ordered from Burton's Beard Oil...

What's that smell? The patchouli-infused fragrance of hipster BS is in the air during Episode #34 of Beats, Beards & Brews as the dudes review The Shins' fifth and latest release Heartworms . Prepare your ears to be indie rocked. Dan and Eric test out some beard oils from Skully's out of Victorville, California , a relative newcomer to the beard oil scene. A review is given to Skully's Peacemaker...

In Episode #33 of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang finds Jesus ... Even More Jesus Imperial Stout that is, the highest abv beer drank on the podcast so far, clocking in at a solid 12% abv. Things start off pretty normal with a review of Minus the Bear's latest album VOIDS , which brings Evan back to his college days. No one is overly impressed by the band's sixth studio album, but Eric is glad it's...

In Episode #32 of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang dives into the latest release from Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light , which might be a mash-up of three albums, one of which (we think) carries an alien/stripper/space concept. Eric then shares his latest (and greatest) pocket beard comb/pick find, the Beard Pick No. 1 from Bisson Combs out of Toronto, which produces some quality stainless steel products...

In a strange twist of fate (i.e. Dan was feeling ill on a Wednesday) we switched our recording day for Episode #31 of Beats, Beards & Brews to Thirsty Thursday. Long story short, Evan could not withstand the temptation of the Nitro Blonde Fatale (8.5% abv) from Peace Tree Brewing Co. out of Knoxville, Iowa, and proceeded to quench his thirst with more beer after that, so needless to say, he is rid...

We tend to pick albums at least one of us wants to review on Beats, Beards & Brews, but on Episode #30 we decided to go rogue with Foxygen's new album Hang . And man, it was a terrible mistake. Evan might disagree. Don't be like Evan. For the beard portion of the podcast, Dan and Eric give their take on The Grandpa Soap Co.'s Pine Tar Wonder Soap and even come up with some brilliant marketing slog...

In the first Beats, Beards & Brews recording of 2017, the boys are back on their respective mics with a new format that involves actually following the name of the podcast—album review, beard product, then beer review. Evan, Eric and Dan kick off the episode (after the usual intro banter) with a review of hip-hop superstar duo Run the Jewel's latest album Run the Jewels 3 . Dan and Eric then award...

2016 may have sucked, but this year-end episode of Beats, Beards & Brews is all right. Dan and Eric kick things off with a review of  the Howling Rain and Black Knight beard oils from Black Rebel Beard Co. out of El Paso. Evan, Eric and Dan then list off their top three albums (plus some extras) that they listened to in 2016 and that may or may not have been reviewed on the podcast. They also put...

In the funkiest episode of Beats, Beards & Brews to date, Eric and Dan review The Simple Kit from Detroit Grooming Co. , which includes four of their signature oils and some "moustache" wax. These oils definitely bring the funk. The gang gets off track and talks about Mamba Fruit Chews (the No. 1 fruit candy at @BBBPod HQ ). Evan, Dan and Eric then give an in-depth analysis of the latest Childish...

Unleash the Doberhounds! Eric, Evan and Dan get in the holiday spirit with the second ever "live recording" of Beats, Beards & Brews that includes two very special guests. Dan and Eric review Artisan Coffee and Spiced Citrus beard oils from Arthur J Hawke (based out of Winchester, not London, oops!). They then proceed to get into a heated discussion about whether Metallica's new album Hardwired .....

It's November, aka No Shave November or Movember among the bearded and non-bearded alike, in which many men embark on a beard growing journey. The month is synonymous with growing facial hair to raise awareness of men's health issues and also encourages donations to charities that fight against them. Beats, Beards & Brews shares its thoughts on Movember and Dan and Eric discuss how much money it w...

Eric and Dan test out Marlowe No. 143 Men's Beard Oil (carried at a Target store near you), arguably the most affordable beard oil they've run into so far. The Beats, Beards & Brews crew then switches gears to review Meshuggah's latest offering The Violent Sleep of Reason , which brings the heavy. There's no doubt Evan's controversial review will come back to haunt him for many pods to come. The b...

Dan enters the dangerous underbelly of the DIY beard balm black market, aka he bought some beeswax, shea butter and essential oils on the Internet and is throwing down some mad buttery balm for Eric and himself to test out. The full crew then goes on to review Opeth's latest album Sorceress , which sees the band continuing to stray from its death metal roots into full-on prog-rock and jazz territo...

Beats, Beards & Brews returns after an "end of summer" hiatus. Dan and Eric review two new products from Mad Viking Beard Co. in the form of The Hollow and The Orchard beard oils, which are the latest blends from the company, smelling of fresh cut wood and green apples, respectively. Evan, Dan and Eric then proceed to dissect Butch Walker's latest album,  Stay Gold , a slice of ultra-clean, slickl...

Welcome to the first live episode of Beats, Beards & Brews! Eric, Evan and Dan meet up in Minneapolis for a very special recording (with a couple surprise guests). The bros talk "Frequently Asked Beard Questions" and how to answer them. Then they review rapper ScHoolboy Q's latest album, the Blank Face LP . Finally the three amigos (plus mystery guests) give their varying takes on Saugatuck Brewin...

The bros talk shop and review Parlour Von Kopp's trio of All Natural Wunder Bart Beard Oils (Original, Cedarwood and Minted blends) and his White Buffalo Beard Balm. Eric, Evan and Dan all share some interesting albums from 2016 including Rare Future's This Is Your Brain on Love , Diarrhea Planet's Turn to Gold and Holy Grail's Times of Pride and Peril . And Eric and Dan drink Brewery Ommegang 's...

Dan and Eric take an in-depth look at the fully-loaded Honest Amish Beard Aid Kit . An album review of The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers spurs a conversation on the latest in men's fashion trends, including the difference between cock socks and cock sleeves (and animal-inspired costume cock socks?). And Evan decides he might like mango after all, while drinking Clown Shoes' Mango American Kolsc...

Eric and Dan take a ride on the Orient Express (aka they review The Beard Baron's spiced beard oil). Perfect for spice shop workers. The bearded to somewhat bearded trio then listens to Gojira's latest album Magma , which sees the band take a new direction. Finally, the guys share their opinions on Bell's non-traditional session ale, Oatsmobile . As per usual ... things get weird. OK, maybe a litt...

Eric and Dan try out Tiger-Tiger Ice Cream Beard Oil and Balm from Universal Beard, based out of Victoria, British Columbia (on the "craggy southern end" of Vancouver Island according to Wikipedia). Apparently the dessert blend of orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream and a ribbon of licorice is a Canadian staple. Evan suggests j.views' latest 401 Days for the album review, bringing some chill electro...