Beer Blues and BS

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...

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...