Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

The boys drink and review Brooklyn Brewery's Sunny Pale Ale, then discuss Star Wars and the enduring influence of the hero's journey. The Star Wars movies struck quite a chord with the public. On the one hand, it seems like silly kid's stuff. On the other hand, Pigweed's literature professors referred to Star Wars as a classic example of the hero pattern, or quest journey. The live...

P&C drink and review a summer ale, then discuss OnlyFans. The site serves as a medium for paid content. It's not only about sex. It can be used by artists, musicians, authors, and so on. But it's largely about sex. There are some possible benefits to women who choose to do "sex work" on OnlyFans. There are no pimps. They can set their own boundaries. They're at less risk...

Agenda 47 is a series of policy initiatives Trump intends to enact if elected. In the telling of one hair on fire liberal commentator, Agenda 47 includes ... * massive deportation * death sentence for human trafficking * close dept of education * put prayer in school * close race based advantage programs * end affordable care act * ban gender affirming care for adults and children * term limits fo...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of relativity, exploring the groundbreaking work of Albert Einstein. We cover both special and general relativity, discussing the profound implications these theories have on our understanding of space, time, and the universe. Whether you're a physics enthusiast or just curious about the cosmos, this episode offers insightful expla...

With literary contributor Longinus, the boys drink and review Furious George Hefeweizen from Crooked Crab Brewing, then continue their "shortcut to the classics" series with The Time Machine. After a brief biography and sense of Wells' historical setting, the boys review the plot, then give their analysis. The story follows the journey of an unnamed protagonist, referred to as the Ti...

The boys drink and review Southern Cross ESB from M8 Beer Company, then go through reader questions and comments. Questions include ... * Why aren't there more women in dangerous jobs, and should they be if we really want equity? * Does dating a trans woman make you gay? * More on cats vs. dogs * In your show on evolution you casually dismissed creationists. What's up? * A reprise of the p...

P&C drink and review Little Mac IPA from Antietam Brewing then discuss the downward slide of a famous scientific magazine that was founded before the American Civil War! It would be nice to have a reliable standard to find out what's actually going on in the scientific world. Scientific American magazine used to be that. Recently it's gone woke, and now it's no longer that beacon o...

P&C drink and review Extra Strong Boi Imperial ESB from Black Flag Brewing, then discuss the curse of the smart phone. Can grown adults stand in line at the Post Office any more without being distracted by some electronic device? The boys review some of the history of electronic devices in our lives, then talk about the perils of the modern state, where everyone is connected all the time. Jona...

The boys drink and review Hopsecutioner IPA by Terrapin Brewing, then discuss the social pendulum. On a number of key issues, Pigweed feels he has held the minority opinion. "The wrong side of history," as the left would say. He's tempted to believe the pendulum is swinging back his way. His question to Crowhill: Is it? How do we define a "minority view" these days? We'...

Trump was recently convicted of 34 felony violations realted to falsifying business records in order to influence the 2016 election. We've now had our first political show trial where those in power go against their political opponents. Welcome to Venezuela. Democrats keep telling us to that Donald Trump will use the power of government to take revenge against his political enemies. But isn&#3...

The boys drink and review Depth Perception IPA by Terrapin Brewing, then discuss recent efforts to create a universal digital ID. So much of daily life now requires a smart phone, an app, an account, ... Sometimes you can't even print out tickets. You have to have your phone. (Is it charged? Does it have service?) You can't drive without a transponder to pay tolls. We're leaving a perm...

P&C drink and review All Purpose Pils, an Italian-style pilsner by DC Brau, then discuss the controversey over Kansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker and his recent commencement speech. Was it a mild-mannered, pro-family talk, or raging hate speech? That's the problem we face today. It's both -- depending on whether you're a sane person or a hair-on-fire liberal who listens...

P&C drink and review a dark lager from Guilford brewing, then recount their recent journey to Reading PA to hear Jordan Peterson on his "We who struggle with God" tour. Longinus was unable to attend, but contributes to the conversation. Jordan Peterson is famous for being cagey about his religious beliefs, but recently he's been a little more straight forward, and almost evangeli...

The boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew clone of Steady Eddy IPA, then discuss a novella from John Steinbeck as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series. After a brief biographical review of Steinbeck, the boys discuss the basic story, then their impressions of the book and its characters. The novel begins with a description of Cannery Row in Monterey, California, during...

P&C drink and review Crowhill’s homebrewed Tavern Ale, then discuss evolution.  They start with a quick review of Darwin and his times and how scientists were slowly coming to the realization that the origin of the earth and life spanned a far longer time span than the Bible seemed to allow.  There are still a lot of things we don’t know about our history, but there are some things we know for...

The boys drink and review Perni Haze IPA from Wicked Weed Brewing, then discuss Trump’s options for a running mate.  Trump is faced with a unique challenge because he can only serve one more term, so whoever he picks is likely to be the presidential nominee for 2028, and that person could potentially serve for eight years.  Christi Noem – P&C think she’s probably torpedoed her chances by writi...

The boys drink and review Sunshine Pilsner and Springtime Lager (both by Troeggs) while they discuss beer styles.  There are only two main categories of beer: lagers and ales. They are distinguished by the type of yeast used (not by color or strength). Lagers use a bottom-fermenting yeast that ferment at lower temperatures while ales use a top-fermenting yeast that ferment at slightly higher tempe...

The boys drink and review Tsingtao beer, then discuss the threat posed by modern China. China is deliberately undermining America. They don't even hide it. And we don't seem to do anything about it. There are many ways to defeat an enemy. According to Sun Tzu, the wisest approach is to defeat them without fighting them. How are they doing this? * They sow division * They discourage people...

P&C drink and review a Wee Heavy from Belhaven brewery, then discuss Pearl Davis and her opinions on men’s rights. The boys first heard about Pearl when The Daily Wire’s Andrew Klavan and Michael Knowles interviewed her. She’s an anti-feminist but also somewhat anti-traditionalist. Pearl tries to focus on reality – the facts on the ground – rather than coming from a particular ideological view...

The boys drink and review Chocolate Cherry Stout by Firestone Walker Brewing, then discuss an alternative history book about the evolution of humans.  In this view of human evolution, a different group of humans – the Floyds – took over Beringia and then migrated into America. When Columbus came to the Americas, he didn’t find Homo Sapiens. He found the Floyds.  The book starts by introducing us t...

P&C drink and review Experimental Black IPA from Bell’s, then discuss Christian Nationalism.  First, what the heck is Christian Nationalism? Pigweed started with three theories.  An invention of the left to denigrate patriotic Christians.  It’s a real movement that is way overdue if we’re going to save this great nation.  It’s a real movement that is a threat to religious liberty and will tran...

P&C drink and review Hell or High Watermelon from 21st Amendment Brewery, then, with special guest Longinus, discuss the cost of professional sports.  Why are we, in the words of Pigweed, willing to spend so much money to watch grown men play children’s games?   But that’s not to the point. The boys are focused on the cost of a baseball or football game. Why has it increased so much? Is it wor...

The boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew Irish Stout, then invite John Wayne Jew onto the show to speak about the month in woke (at about 4:00). The silliness of woke-ism is almost unbelievable. P&C and their special guest discuss some of the obvious lunacies, including the following. Some Canadian police recently encouraged residents to leave their car keys outside so thieves can stea...

P&C drink and review Cru Cab IPA from Big Truck brewery, then invite special guest Longinus to help them discuss a novella by Marquez. This is part of P&C's on-going "shortcut to the classics" series. The book is written by an old man about an old man who is reflecting on his life. On his 90th birthday, the unnamed protagonist -- who is a confirmed bachelor and frequent patro...

The boys drink and review Crimson Crue red ale from Dogfish Head brewery, then discuss apocalyptic religions -- specifically the JWs and the SDAs. The two groups have points in common and some important distinctions. Both groups are rooted in the Millerite movement and some disappointing predictions about the end of the world. They both * believe in one God, * are somewhat obsessed with the Book o...