Beer Blues and BS

Episode 272 of Beer, Blues, and BS is an absolute collision course of nostalgia, neighborhood drama, and backyard chaos! We kick off the evening with a bittersweet toast to the permanent closing of the legendary Ground Round restaurant in Grand Forks, reminiscing about those iconic "extra dollar, double the alcohol" drink specials. That trip down memory lane sparks a hilarious debate over a comedy...

Grab your alumni gear, because Episode 271 of Beer, Blues, and BS is officially in session! We’re kicking things off with a massive shout-out to our listeners tuning in all the way from Hong Kong, alongside a proud roll call for fellow Fighting Sioux alumni. This week, a major pop culture news drop takes center stage as the crew reacts to breaking headlines from the BBC regarding the future of Doc...

From major historic site upgrades to the end of a legendary brewing era, Episode 270 of Beer, Blues, and BS is packed with high mileage, heavy machinery, and plenty of banter. We kick things off with a milestone celebration for our local historic sites before diving straight into breaking industry news: the historic discontinuation of a classic American heritage beer brand. The "What's on Tap" seg...

Turn up your speakers, because after a multi-year hiatus, the most cutthroat segment in TripleB history has officially returned! In Episode 269, the crew goes head-to-head in the legendary "Impossible Music Challenge." Mark Kidder sits in the judge's seat, armed with a vault of audio clips ranging from a mere fraction of a second to a fleeting three seconds. With reigning champion Rudeboy Kyle mis...

Get ready for one of the most unpredictable flavor gauntlets in Beer, Blues, and BS history! In Episode 268, the crew faces off against a lineup of beverages that pushes their taste buds to the absolute limit. We’re putting everything to the test—from a prebiotic cherry vanilla cola and a "positive energy" drink inspired by Bob Ross, to a high-stakes "Jackpot" flavor of Four Loko and a Mountain De...

Beam us up, because Episode 267 of Beer, Blues, and BS is diving straight into the deep end of sci-fi logic, weird automated glitches, and the changing world of live entertainment. We kick things off with a heavy-hitting Star Trek transporter debate before shifting to a bizarre real-world headline: a stationary museum replica in Illinois somehow triggered an automated speeding ticket from New York...

From the deserts of Abu Dhabi to the missile silos of North Dakota, Episode 266 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a true global tour! This week, we celebrate the grand return of Big D after a multi-month hiatus. He drops in from Alabama to share his wild experiences surviving 120-degree heat in the UAE, the mind-bending vertigo of Dubai’s "Team Labs" art exhibit, and the precise art of repairing hand-pain...

Is the "Track Seven Theory" actually real? This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, we’re testing the legend that the seventh song on every album is the best one while building the Ultimate Blues Traveler Playlist. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the harmonica-shredding John Popper or only know the hits from the 90s, this deep dive is designed to get you ready for our upcoming concert trek in September....

Toss your taste buds in the trash, because Episode 264 is a brutal gauntlet of "artificial" experiments! From Howard Blues struggling through a hickory-smoked vegan jerky that tasted like sweet leather to JS attempting a truly unholy "Guinness-on-Monster" float, this episode is a masterclass in what happens when curiosity goes wrong. The crew dives into some serious networking solutions for JS’s g...

From high-speed highways to the halls of justice, Episode 263 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a cross-country journey through the strange and the sublime. While J.S. Gunslinger battles a 70-mile stretch to Sioux Falls fueled by melon-flavored Monster, the rest of the crew dives into a massive legal victory for home distillers and the landmark antitrust verdict against the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopo...

Fire up the air fryer and buckle in—we’re hitting the road for a high-speed episode of Beer, Blues, and BS! This week, J.S. Gunslinger joins us live from a 300-mile stretch of highway, fueling up on "Lando Norris" Monster energy drinks and sharing a life-changing air-fried tortellini food hack that you have to hear to believe. Between traffic reports and GPS rerouting nightmares, we celebrate Wres...

Is the superhero genre officially "over the hill"? This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, we’re diving into the Hollywood saturation crisis—debating whether Chris Pratt and Pedro Pascal are in too many projects and why the MCU feels like it’s stuck in a "Stephen Moffat-era" loop. But it’s not all movie rants! Rudeboy Kyle is officially turning 40 and planning a bucket-list trip to the Austrian F1 Grand...

From the airwaves to the assembly line, Episode 260 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a journey through corporate radio drama and high-tech hobbies. Mark Kidder pulls back the curtain on the end of his show, Last Ride Home, giving us a raw look at corporate radio "cutbacks," the secret world of "Radio Diaries," and what it’s like to have the #1 rated show in the country one day and be the "bug on the wind...

Five years. 259 episodes. 1,550 Drinks. We’ve officially hit the half-decade milestone, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with a two-hour marathon of brews, questionable trivia, and a healthy dose of revenge. The anniversary kicks off with a massive What’s On Tap session featuring everything from a legendary 4.9-rated Cold Smoke Scotch Ale to a White Mocha Stout that divided the room...

It’s a family affair and a trip down memory lane! This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, we welcome back a legend: Lefty Blues makes her first appearance since Episode 76! We’ve traded the beer for lukewarm water (shoutout to "Lukewarm Lefty") to tackle a live painting session of some "Heart Breaker" miniatures. The episode is pure chaos from the start, featuring technical glitches, a "Wild Child" inte...

Get ready for the ultimate cellar clean-out! In Episode 257, the crew is clearing the decks and preparing for the road to the 5-Year Anniversary (coming up fast at Episode 259!) with a high-stakes TripleB Beer & Liquor Draft. To determine the draft order, the team plays a cutthroat guessing game based on nearly 250 episodes of show history. From "Toilet Turtles" to JS Gunslinger’s infamous "Fo...

From "Electric Blue Phlegm" to $40 lawsuits, this episode of Beer, Blues, and BS is a rollercoaster of medical mysteries and questionable life choices. Howard Blues kicks things off with a terrifying discovery involving color-changing Oreos, while Doc tempts fate by nearly buying a Four Loko—only to settle on a "High Gravity" lager that definitely wasn't "smooth." The crew dives deep into the Blac...

From handmade jerky to a "million rabbits walking backward," the crew is back to break down the latest in brews, beef, and the bizarre state of streaming sports. This week, we dive into the "WWE Streaming Nightmare"—explaining why you now need four different subscriptions just to follow your favorite wrestlers—and speculate on the mysterious person-sized crate delivered to Monday Night Raw. The hi...

Is modern Sci-Fi "rage-baiting" its own fans? This week, Mark Kidder goes on a legendary tear against Starfleet Academy, breaking down everything from planet-sized plot holes to the "moronic" behavior of the newest cadets. From inconsistent transporters to the dramatic, unnecessary warp-sequence strobe lights, we’re asking the tough question: Has Trek lost its way by pandering to short attention s...

Put down the Silver Monkey and pick up a cold one! This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, the crew is diving into the nostalgia of Legends of the Hidden Temple (and why the reboot totally sucked) before tackling the most bizarre headlines from the Winter Olympics. From a Bismarck local taking home the gold to the infamous "Penis Gate" ski jumping scandal, we’re covering the stories the mainstream news...

Grab your paintbrushes and a cold one! This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, the crew is diving into the "nerd-sphere" as Howard Blues attempts the high-stakes experiment of painting a 3D-printed Ogre Magi on camera. Meanwhile, JS Gunslinger takes "Dad of the Year" honors by detailng his epic project: transforming a salon room into a D&D mine shaft—complete with gold veins and arrowed skeletons. F...

Get ready for a deep-dive "Crossover Special" as Beer, Blues, and BS joins forces with Howard’s Cave of Wonder! This week, Howard Blues and LCL Geek are taking over the microphones to nerd out on everything from tabletop tactics to high-speed police chases. Plus, a huge announcement from Howard. The Triple B will never be the same! The duo breaks down the "Bismarck-Mandan pursuit" that literally h...

250 EPISODES! We’ve officially hit a massive milestone, and the whole crew is here to celebrate in the rowdiest "mega-episode" yet. From Tony Soprano and Doc to JS Gunslinger and Big Badda Boom, the virtual table is packed for four intense rounds of tastings. This episode has everything: a breakdown of the legendary Chicago Pizza debate (Lou Malnati’s vs. Giordano's), a deep dive into the "spirit...

With Howard Blues making an "Irish goodbye" to nurse a fever, the rest of the crew kicks into high gear for a marathon session of Beer, Blues, and BS! From the "ocean spray" saltiness of Talisker 10-Year Scotch to a deep dive into the Bismarck Burger Slam, this episode is a feast for the senses. We’re breaking down the best (and most "basic") burger entries in town, debating whether cilantro actua...

From the "Living Embodiment of Charlie Brown" to a quest to "beat the Google," Episode 248 is a wild ride through sickness, scotch, and Sci-Fi mishaps! The crew is battling the "crud" this week, with Howard Blues powering through a fever and Rudeboy Kyle recovering with a strategic mix of electrolytes and Sam’s Club bourbon. Meanwhile, Brother Niko breaks down the frustrating saga of a misspelled...