The Brewmance Podcast

Meet Slavo. He's changed. One day while walking down the easy path, he decided to challenge himself. After taking the challenge path Slavo grew to like it. Now he hikes rim to rim, goes on long, cold hunts for days, and does 100 bike rides in 90 days. Why? Because fear is a motivator he says. Slavo also created Slavo Salt, the best seasoning you'll ever taste. Check out this episode to hear how ou...

Malcolm Alexendr and Ryan Hale drop by to talk about the issue most would rather avoid. Race. Not us. Recently, Mike Russell came across an article that said 'coffee is now racist.' So, we wanted to talk about that. With Rob Hunter, Malcolm, Ryan, and Mike get deep about race in America. How is race different now than in the 1960's? Is American politics exploiting Black people? Weigh in. You'll le...

Deep fakes, created by people and/or artificial intelligence, are here and are looking more and more real. At what point will you get fooled? Have we been fooled already? Also, how much is our reality not real? What are we shaped by when we see something online. Mike Russell & Rob Hunter also talk about how hard it is to eat right. Join in.

Elon Musk and several prominent people are urging developers to pause development of artificial intelligence (AI) for six months. Can the US do that if China is already ahead with their AI? Let's grab a beer and dig in. Are you pro-AI or worried about the future? What if AI becomes self-aware enough to want to act for its own survival?

Mike Russell has always been a fan of Disney. Rob Hunter never has been. Until now. After a trip to Disney World with his family, Rob has changed his mind. He finally understands what Mike has been saying. The Brewmance talks about what goes into shifting your perspective and how it broadens your perspective. Rob also received a stem cell therapy. He tells us why he did it. And New Belgian has cha...

Mike Russell has long has Faith in a Higher Power. Rob Hunter has not. But, Rob is opening up to the idea. This week on The Brewmance we discuss over a beer. Rob ran into a young man on a skateboard who asked him if he believed in Jesus. The conversation starts there. Join in.

Rob Hunter has been diagnosed with depression twice. First, at 19. Second time at 30. Mike Russell asks Rob about how he's overcome the mental health issue without the use of drugs. Let's get deep, let's get honest. We start the podcast off by talking about our Super Bowl experience and how the game means less each year, but the social aspects mean more. Join us for another honest, open conversati...

The Super Bowl is here in Phoenix where The Brewmance lives. What is it like? Are people avoiding the lines or embracing them as several thousand people descend on the desert? We also talk about the big golf tournament out here, the Waste Management Open. Join in.

A few years back Mike Russell was attacked, hit in the head with a rock. Since then he's lived in constant pain. But, Mike handles it really, really well. We discuss what it's like. Millions of people live with a TBI and most of the time no one knows. Join in. Cheers.

It's a new year and we won't do new years resolutions. Instead, we are looking to add skills to our lives. What about you? Rob Hunter and Mike Russell, as the Brewmance, also talk about the importance of sleep and how difficult that can be to achieve. Join us.

New Belgium brewing's Fat Tire has introduced many people to craft beers. The beer is 30 years old. And New Belgium says it is time for Fat Tire to change. We think this is a good idea. Mike Russell & Rob Hunter discuss changes they've made in their own lives. Now is a great time to change. Because most people won't. What about plastic surgery? That's a change, right? Yes. Let's discuss it. An...

This podcast is loaded with health tips. Tips from Justin Cross and Adam Niall with Earn Your Booze. Earn Your Booze has teamed up with Grand Canyon Brewing to create a Hazy Pale Ale called Dead Hanger Pale Ale. Which is why this is a great conversation. We are men in our 40's who drink. We want to be healthy and still drink. Earn Your Booze gives us some pointers about fitness and eating. Adam te...

Damar Hamlin collapsed playing football and Rob Hunter had a very surprising emotional reaction. Mike Russell reacted a different way. We discuss what this means for us and who gets to decide whether football should change? Join us.

Rob Hunter just returned from New York City. NYC is one of Mike Russell's least favorite cities. So we discuss why New York is great and why New York isn't great. Have you been? What do you love? Rob loves the inspiration NYC offers. Join us.

John Gibson used to host The Big Story on the Fox News Channel. Since retirement, he's writing fiction books. His latest is called Death In The Reeds as his main character Mickey Judge gets entangled with stolen antiquities from Iraq. We talk to John about his book, his time at Fox News, and we look back at his career as a television reporter & anchor. Join in on a fun conversation with Mike R...

Where is America? How is America feeling after a weird mid-term election? Mike Russell and Rob Hunter weigh in from a non-partisan position. It seems to us that America is very unsure about which direction to go. What do you think? Join in.

Rob Hunter went to Vegas for a weekend with Mrs. Hunter. The trip was much different from the trips to 'Sin City' in his 20s. Mike Russell used to live in Vegas. He talks about his experience living there partying it up. Because Vegas. Now, he's not interested in returning. Maybe that means we have changed. Or Vegas has. What do you think? Let us know.

Mike Russell and Rob Hunter are fresh off a trip to Washington, D.C. They set out on a mission to talk to strangers during their entire trip. The Brewmance shares what they learned. And what they saw. Rampant homelessness right outside the halls of power. And why Mike couldn't wait to get out of our nation's capital. Join us.

Homelessness is on the rise across the country. This motivated Rob Hunter to meet with St. Vincent de Paul to find out more. He talks about what he finds out. Mike Russell volunteers to feed the homeless, so he adds his stories. We also discuss whether or not we give money to people on the side of the road. Join us as we discuss what we can all do to help those most in need.

Mike Russell and Rob Hunter loaded up their cars and headed to the Blue Rooster Hunting ranch for some grocery shopping. Mike harvested three animals. One, a ram, came with danger. A group of rams was backed into a corner staring us down. It could have ended poorly. Hear the story. The Brewmance also talks about the other benefits of sitting around the campfire with a big group of friends. Join in...

Post-pandemic America is weirded out. Mike Russell and Rob Hunter crack open a beer and explain their theory about many, many things just seem off. Things like politics, going out to eat, and general good will. Also, both Mike and Rob have run into government bureaucracies. It took the government a year to process Mike's suppressor applications. Rob is going to have to wait 8 months for his TSA re...

Mike Russell had an interesting experience at a doctor's office. They took four pints of blood out. We'll share why. Rob Hunter has thought a lot about how he spends his time and we have a discussion about the value of it. Time is the great equalizer. Join us!

Rob Hunter finally got COVID. Luckily, his experience wasn't too bad. Was it his strategy? Mike Russell asks him about it. Also, Mike & Rob rode along with the Pinal County, AZ Sheriff's office SWAT team as they executed a high-risk warrant. It opened our eyes to how policing works. Join us for this important conversation.

Green energy is all the conversation on a national stage. Electric cars. Solar. Wind energy. The Brewmance digs deep. Mike Russell is considering buying an electric vehicle because of gas prices. Rob Hunter has solar panels on his home. As good as green energy may sound there are some very big challenges ahead. Dig in with us and let us know what you are thinking. Cheers.

A combo episode. The GO Show and The Brewmance talk about outdoor life. Outdoor life at the sea. What is sea hunting? And why do the National Parks use guilt to make you feel bad about being alive? Join us for this fun conversation.