Beats, Beards & Brews

In Episode No. 17 of Beats, Beards & Brews, Eric and Dan lather up their beards with  Dr. Squatch's Gold Moss bar soap. Evan expectedly enjoys Modern Baseball's  Holy Ghost (more emo/pop-punk) while Eric definitely does not. Lastly, the bros all get drunk on 9.5% abv Worthy Adversary from Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis, which drinks like an 8.5% and "doesn't go down like syrup," according to Evan....

In Episode #16 of Beats, Beards and Brews, Dan and Eric give their most thorough beard oil reviews yet of Initiative and Honor blends from Can You Handlebar . The tres hombres also check out Rob Zombie's ridiculously titled new album The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser and Dan typecasts all Zombie fans into weird porn and 70s movie watching basement dwellers with pro...

Welcome to the Special 4/20 Edition of Beats, Beards & Brews. Meaning that it was recorded on 4/20 versus us doing anything special for this podcast. Eric and Dan share their valuable tips on eating with a beard. Dan thinks Sturgill Simpson's latest album, A Sailor's Guide to Earth is "pure delight" (Eric and Evan also enjoy it). And finally, the gang reviews The Waldos' Special Ale and Little Sum...

Eric reviews Professor Edward J. Fuzzworthy's Gentlemans Beard Gloss Shampoo, a funny little cube-shaped beard soap with way too long of a name. Dan, Eric and Evan review bearded rock legend Zakk Wylde's "Book of Shadows II." Meanwhile, Evan and Eric drink Odell's Myrcenary Double IPA, while Dan revisits an 'ol faithful friend. When Evan mixes up Kevin Smith and Kevin James things go downhill real...

Dan and Eric ponder a difficult question, "When is it time to trim or shave the beard?" Eric, Evan and Dan review Weezer's "White Album" and discuss the band's career. And finally, the three amigos review Surly's Xtra-Citra Pale Ale. It's almost lawn mowing season! P.S. We're still taking votes @BBBPod. #Weezer #CheapTrick #Winger

For the 11th episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang (aka Eric) goes full Viking with reviews of Grimfrost's Resin & Hops and Jarl's Thistle beard oils -- and essentially deliver a full company overview (bone combs!), Evan and Dan discover a passion for Viking-themed death metal while reviewing Amon Amarth's latest Jomsviking , and everyone enjoys the malty goodness of Skull Splitter from Orkne...

In the 10th Anniversary Milestone edition of Beats, Beard & Brews, the gang goes to Chicago (in theme/spirit) and reviews some oils and wash from Windy City Beard Co. (shout-out to Aaron Powell for the awesome customer service!). Eric bashes on Into It. Over It., while Dan and Evan have lukewarm feelings about it. Everyone enjoys the complex flavors of Two Brothers Brewing Company. Dan wishes he h...

Beats, Beards and Bone Tomahawk? As the podcast nears double-digits in episode count, Eric, Evan and Dan share their film expertise while also reviewing Grave Before Shave Beard Wash, Anthrax's latest album For All Kings  and Tallgrass Brewing Co.'s Top Rope IPA. Then the discussion sharply veers off course. If there's one takeaway from this podcast it's that Kurt Russell is the bomb in Bone Tomah...

Eric gives his overall impression of the Mad Viking Beard Co. line of products, after checking out its complete trial of oil and balms (Leather! Jager!). Evan makes the striking connection between Leon Bridges and Leon Robinson of Cool Runnings fame. Plus Dan, Evan and Eric all discuss Bridges' Grammy-nominated "Coming Home" album (and the Sam Cooke comparisons). Finally the three amigos explore t...

Dan and Eric talk beard balm, the third step in the beard product/grooming journey after oil and stache wax, and review Grave Before Shave's Viking Blend Beard Balm (all natural balm, with no added scents). Evan, Dan and Eric review Bloc Party's latest "Hymns," which is in no way a holy experience. And the moment Eric has been waiting for ... everyone drinks Ghost Face Killah (ghost pepper beer) a...

Dan and Eric give their praise to Can You Handlebar's Primary Moustache Wax. Eric defends Dave Mustaine and tries to sell Dystopia, but Evan and Dan aren't buying. Finally, Eric and Evan review the sticky-sweet flavors of Sierra Nevada's Otra Vez. Oh, and Dan enjoys the excellent Pure Hoppiness DIPA ($$) from Alpine Brewing Co. #buttstache

Welcome to the first Beats, Beards and Brews podcast of 2016. Dan explains how the podcast is ruining his life (and broke his computer). Dan and Eric recap their first beard competition experience. Eric, Evan and Dan share their favorite albums from 2015. Toppling Goliath beers (1492, Golden Nugget and pseudoSue) are drank.

Eric and Dan share their opinions on Black Rebel Beard Co.'s #4 scent, The Black Rebel Coffee. The gang has a lot to say about Baroness' latest album "Purple" during the music review portion of the pod. And the review of Stone Coffee Milk Stout gives the impression that Evan, Eric and Dan are organized enough to come up with a cohesive theme for the show. The guys also take sides in the Pancheros...

Dan and Eric serve as the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda to Evan's Luke Skywalker in beard training (we're talking old-school Star Wars to avoid spoilers). The boys all share their favorite Rush albums , but clearly Eric's is the superior pick . Eric also busts out a stunning vocal performance of his favorite Rush lick. Everyone but Evan has trouble finding some Molson , so they improvise ... with mixed...

The gang faces a major setback when Evan discovers he failed to record the first take of Episode #2, which clocked in at 40+ minutes. During that episode, the boys discussed whether having a beard makes you a hipster , tried to figure out if Sunn O)))'s latest album "Kannon" has any artistic merit, and finally, gave their thoughts on Bell's Winter White Ale , a seasonal brew from an iconic brewery...

Evan, Eric and Dan introduce themselves to the world as life-long friends broadcasting out of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis, respectively. Dan and Eric review Grave Before Shave's Gentleman's Blend Bourbon-scented beard oil. Everyone nerds out on Coheed & Cambria and rates " The Color Before the Sun ." Evan and Eric review Exile IPA , a local brew out of Des Moines, while Dan reviews Od...