Beer Blues and BS

Episode 247 brings the heat—and the cold! While the host might be "very much drunk" by the end, we’ve got a massive show filled with breaking news, simulator gameplay, and the long-awaited origin story of Howard’s Hannah Montana incident. In this episode, we tackle some heavy-hitting headlines: • The Menards Lawsuit: We break down the $4.25 million settlement over those famous 11% rebates. Is it a...

Episode 246 is here, and the Triple B crew is trading simple cans for high-end mixology—with a side of major controversy! In this episode, we dive into the industry-shaking news of a title being stripped of its Game of the Year awards over the use of generative AI. We break down the ethics of AI in gaming, its massive environmental footprint, and whether "placeholder" content is killing human arti...

Happy New Year! The Triple B crew is back and already "blitzed" for the first show of 2026! This episode kicks off with a spirited round of What's On Tap featuring gifted drinks, including a fascinating comparison between a New Glarus Spotted Cow and a clone brewed by LCL Geek! Plus, Rudeboy Kyle is sampling a fine Widow Jane bourbon, and Mark Kidder is taking one for the team with a potentially "...

The Triple B crew is back for their final episode of the year, and it’s a holiday spectacular! Tune in to hear the legendary Mark Kidder get unexpectedly summoned by the magic words, Howard Blues deliver an uncharacteristically deep intro, and a full round of What's On Tap featuring everything from sugar-free vodka mixes and "blue wine" to a homemade whiskey sour. We hit a six terabyte storage mil...

🚨 Welcome to Episode 243! 🚨 The crew is back in action and ready for a chaotic round of drinks and shocking stories! In "What's On Tap," Doc praises an Imperial Red Raspberry Cider that hits all the right notes. Mark Kidder risks his palate on a Strawberry Double Bock and has a surprisingly positive reaction, while JS declares his current drink one of the best beers ever made. Finally, Howard st...

Episode 242 is here, and the debates are as spirited as the drinks! The episode kicks off with accusations flying as Howard Blues accuses Mark Kidder of cheating on the Star Trek vs. Star Wars poll! Mark Kidder dismisses the idea, demanding they stop talking about political-style interference. In "What's on Tap," we taste a range of beverages: JS unveils a special "Villain" Old-Fashioned using a c...

Episode 241 is pure chaos as we dive deep into the mysteries of the garage and the highly anticipated "Clear the Snow Simulator"! With Howard down sick, the crew takes over, starting with JS's spontaneous "random stuff I found in my garage" segment. A segment featuring everything from a non-functional Nerf chain gun to a leaking tractor fuel rod. Should JS start his own show called "JS's Garage of...

Howard's sick, JS is battling a "pine cone-flavored" IPA, and the garage is packed with junk! Welcome to Episode 240, where the chaos is strong and the drinks are... debatable. The absolute must-see moment of the episode is JS's impromptu "rage-fueled" tour of his massive, cluttered garage. What's in there? Everything from old water coolers and car seats to scrap metal and a porta-potty—a display...

Howard Blues and Mark Kidder are back with Doc, Rudeboy Kyle, and LCL Geek for a Halloween-adjacent deep dive into drinks, snacks, and horror movies! 🤯 What Went Down: Cider Kryptonite: Howard and Mark clash with beverages! Mark, the self-proclaimed apple hater, finds a surprising win, while Howard drinks something that Kidder hates. The Jerky Lie: Howard Blues completes another taste test of Pan...

It's a spooky, cider-fueled Halloween edition of Beer, Blues, and Bs! Mark Kidder and Howard Blues welcome Doc, LCL Geek, and Rudeboy Kyle for a night of shocking beverage flops, fierce apple hatred, and potential podcast fraud. 🔥 On the Show: Apple Aversion Alert: Mark Kidder drops some bombshells about his intense dislike for apples and fruit. Watch his hilarious, low-rating reactions to two 10...

In Episode 237, we're tasting a homebrew clone, debating conspiracy theories, and diving into the controversial world of craft beer marketing! The "What's on Tap" segment features a special experiment: LCL Geek's homebrewed "Barnfind" farmhouse ale—a clone of the highly-regarded New Glarus Spotted Cow! We compare the clone to the original to see if LCL Geek nailed the flavor profile. Plus, Doc sip...

We're live from the heart of downtown Bismarck for Episode 236! Mark Kidder is enjoying an Old Fashioned and a hockey win, while the rest of the crew dives into a fresh round of diverse drinks, all courtesy of their friend, Pat! In the "What's on Tap" segment, LCL Geek samples a delicious S'mores Stout that's perfect for a campfire. Meanwhile, Howard Blues risks his taste buds with an El Chavo Man...

This week, we dive into conspiracy theories, share embarrassing stories from our youth, and debate the bizarre realities of small-town life. Get ready for a lively discussion on everything from chemtrails and van camping to getting tickets for exhibition driving! This week, we're tasting everything from a smooth Hairy Man Whiskey to a terrible Ninkasi Gold Lager that Doc rates poorly. And speaking...

IPA Appreciation Month is officially over, and in Episode 234, the crew is celebrating with a variety of drinks... though some still insist on drinking double IPAs! Doc returns with a bitter Double IPA, rating it a mere 1.5, while JS Gunslinger finds relief in a smooth Shock Top Mango Wheat. Howard attempts to revisit a previously bad IPA, and Mark Kidder celebrates the return of hockey season wit...

In Episode 233, we're still following Howard Blues on his 211-mile walking challenge! He's letting the crew guide him through the dark streets, and this time, we try to navigate him back home while he struggles with blisters and the wrong shoes. On the drinks menu, things get weird. Rudeboy Kyle is all in with a sour ale with dill pickles—is it a refreshing tart treat or an absolute crime against...

Episode 232 is a podcast in motion! Howard Blues takes on a 211-mile walking challenge—crossing North Dakota live on the show—and he's letting the crew navigate! That's right, he's walking through a random neighborhood, relying on our real-time, zero-map-checking directions. Will he find his way or end up in a ditch? Tune in to find out! We're still (somehow) in IPA Appreciation Month, forcing the...

We're still in the thick of IPA Appreciation Month, and things are getting dicey in Episode 231. Some of our crew are enjoying the taste, but others have a different opinion. One of our tasters gets a Dead Guy Imperial IPA, and it's so bad they rate it a 0.3 out of 5. We're pretty sure we're torturing ourselves for your entertainment. But we didn't stop at just bad beer. Howard brings back the dre...

Get ready for another wild ride on episode 230! We're back with the crew, and things get weird fast. We're still in IPA Appreciation Month, but with mixed results. One of our tasters even gives a beer a 0.5 rating, while another declares a double IPA "trash" and wants to switch to whiskey. But the real chaos comes from the surprise appearance of a Batman-themed JS from a masquerade ball. We get in...

It's episode 229 and we're officially halfway through IPA Appreciation Month! We're back with "the doc," "JS gunslinger," and "Big D" as we dive headfirst into more hoppy mayhem. This week, we subject our palates to another hazy IPA, and let's just say the reviews are mixed... and mostly bad. One person says it tastes like a "Bud Light with a little bit extra Christmas tree," while another claims...

In episode 228, we dive deep into a terrible Imperial IPA, Howard tries a questionable snack, and the controversy around AI art. This week, Howard bravely samples Pan's Mushroom Jerky, a vegan, plant-based, gluten-free snack. What's the verdict on this shiitake mushroom-based jerky? Is it a delicious, savory alternative, or just a sweet, chewy oddity? The unexpected California warning label adds a...

Hold on tight for episode 227 of the Beer, Blues, and Bs podcast! This week, the crew navigates some treacherous territory. We're talking terrible IPAs, Google Maps leading us into a pond, and a rented Kia Optima that went where no Kia has gone before. Join Howard, Brother Niko, LCL Geek, JS, Mark Kidder, and Big D as they tackle a new round of beer ratings, rant about IPA Appreciation Month 🍻, a...

Get ready for Episode 226 of the Beer, Blues, and Bs podcast! This week, we dive headfirst into IPA Appreciation Month with some surprising results. The crew is all here, with Mark Kidder broadcasting live from a Star Trek convention and JS battling a string of bad luck—including a broken-down car and a partially warm IPA. Join Howard, Brother Niko, LCL Geek, Big D, and JS as they share their "Wha...

Episode 225 of Beer, Blues, and Bs kicks off with "What's On Tap" beverage reviews! Doc's "beast killer sunrise" holds strong, while Big D's "Lowal" coffee delivers "metal and sadness" with an effective kick. Howard Blues struggles through a cinnamon-heavy old-fashioned, and Mark Kidder enjoys a classic "Garage Beer." Get ready for IPA Appreciation Month! Howard Blues announces the official select...

Ready for some laughs, libations, and a whole lot of unexpected turns? In Episode 224 of Beer, Blues, and Bs, things get colorful—literally! We kick things off with Big D's Black Rifle Coffee "Silencer Smooth", Doc’s Long Island Iced Tea, Mark Kidder's Shiner Raspberry Lemonade, and Howard Blues' Blake's Hard Cider Co. Triple Jam. Then, prepare for a hilarious miniature painting challenge! Howard...

Get ready for an episode packed with refreshing drinks, unexpected projects, and lively discussions! In Episode 223 of Beer, Blues, and Bs, we're diving into a wide array of topics, all while enjoying some interesting beverages. First up, our "What's on Tap?" segment features Rudeboy Kyle with a Samuel Adams Blueberry Lager, JS's Incline Cider House Imperial Tart Cherry, Doc reviewing a Vast Nonfl...