The guys are back in their comedic rhythm today! Mike Speenberg and Brian Stephens spend this episode trying three different porter style beers while digging back into memories of their latchkey kid days. Along the way, they come up with new ca

Ep.35: Train Wrecks and Band Banquets

Mar 15th, 2019 1h 4m

Ok, we admit it. This episode is a total train wreck… but in such a good way. Come watch Mike & Brian work to get their comedic rhythm back while they talk about Mike’s arrest (and 100 hours of community service), why Jeff Bezos isn’t the only

Ep.34: Reunion (with Atlanta beers)

Jan 24th, 2019 58m 5s

It’s been almost 7 YEARS since the last episode with Mike Speenberg & Brian Stephens hitting the Interwebs. Well, like Thin Lizzy used to sing “The Boys Are Back In Town” and a whole lot has changed! The guys catch up friends & fans of the show

Ep.33: Like Father, Like Son

Jul 2nd, 2012 1h 8m

Mike is out with a sick wife this week. So, Brian is joined by his 14 year-old son Bailey. Together, they give you a glimpse into what life is like around the Stephens’ household. The idea of getting inside the mind of a 14 year-old boy growing

EP. 32: Most Uninteresting Men In The World

Jun 10th, 2012 47m 27s

This episode speaks for itself. Maybe we should call this episode “Trouble In Paradise”… I hope you like soap operas! Maybe you’d rather watch Mike’s new concert movie: Pizza And Corn (www.PizzaAndCorn.com). Seriously, just watch this new episo

EP. 31: Hey Look! It’s Van Morrison!

May 25th, 2012 1h 7m

After a month + away from the podcast, it’s GREEN SCREEN MADNESS. Brian & Mike christen the new podcast studio in Brian’s house with Episode 31. Through the miracle of modern technology, the guys will take you from an Irish pub to the Bahamas i

EP.30: Porch Drinking and Mexican Beers

Apr 18th, 2012 56m 51s

Never before seen on the Interwebs, this is the infamous “Porch Drinking and Mexican Beers” episode that was available only as an ‘easter egg’ / bonus content on Mike Speenberg’s 2012 “Pizza And Corn” DVD. Today’s Beer’s: Mexican themed – Carta

Ep.29: They Do GREAT Work!

Apr 2nd, 2012 58m 57s

It’s been another couple of weeks since our last episode. Your hosts have been up to a lot in that time but none of that stuff included thinking about cohesive show topics or preparing an outline. So, what you get today is Brian and Mike in com

Ep.28: Botched Fake Robbery

Mar 16th, 2012 57m 39s

After a couple of weeks of, our hosts return to talk about the recent brewmaster class field trip. The guys also welcome a few friends to the podcast. Joe Pettis and Jeremy Mesi are both Atlanta-based stand-up comics. They’re on the show to pim

Ep. 27: Breakups and Makeups

Feb 24th, 2012 1h 3m

On the show this week, Brian and Mike talk through some of their relationship issues. (Welcome to this emotional roller coaster they call “friendship”, everybody.) It’s a real peek inside the dynamics of this very odd couple. This whole episode

Ep.26: Brian Writes A Joke… Almost

Feb 19th, 2012 54m 12s

Today, Brian’s first joke and Mike’s last rental car BOTH run out of gas. Hang out with the guys while they talk about all sorts of stuff including: Valentine’s Day Van Halen’s New Album The Dead Cell Phone Time Warp Favorite 80’s 3D Movies Fav

Ep.25: Live From Speenberg’s Sticky Couch

Feb 8th, 2012 34m 2s

This week, we do the show from Mike’s couch in Smyrna. If ever there was an episode that shows you what happens when these two guys hang out, it’ll be this one. Here is Brian & Mike with absolutely no structure, no outline, & no purpose other t

Ep.24: Redheads, Red Faces, & Red Ales

Jan 25th, 2012 54m 46s

Today, we’re back to just your co-hosts Brian and Mike with one big difference: NO HEADSET MICS! Since neither guy put together an outline for the show AND because there’s a complete lack of broadcast-style, head-worn sound reinforcement, Episo

Ep.23: SURPRISE! …yep, you’re old.

Jan 20th, 2012 1h 24m

It’s Brian’s 40th birthday today! So, he celebrates it with Mike and three of his other good buddies as we tape another episode of the show. Today’s entire discussion centers around Brian’s surprise birthday party and the idea of getting older.

Ep.22: It’s Light Beer, Stupid

Jan 4th, 2012 45m 45s

It’s the very first show of the New Year! So, Brian and Mike are going to help you find ways to lose weight AND drink good tasting beer. The guys also talk about their New Year’s resolutions… okay, let’s be honest. They start to talk about 2012

Ep.21: Look Who Came Home For Christmas

Jan 1st, 2012 1h 9m

Merry Christmas, everybody! This week, Brian & Mike welcome Johnny Stephens (Brian’s Dad) to the show. Against his better judgement and the wishes of Brian’s Mom, Johnny sits with your hosts for an hour and dispenses sagely advice on topics ran

Ep.20: Dead Rockstars and Foot Fetishes

Dec 23rd, 2011 1h 9m

This week, Mike & Brian do everything possible to stay away from politics. Religion’s gonna get some face time on the show. You can almost set your watch by it. But, this week’s episode takes on a whole new twist. After talking about the death

Ep.19: You Got Planked, Dude!

Dec 16th, 2011 1h 10m

This week, Brian & Mike do something that two friends should never do together… no, not “go to a massage parlor”. They talk about religion AND politics in front of a camera & microphones. Originally, this whole show was supposed to simply be ab

Ep.18: Holy War With Your Little Soldier

Dec 11th, 2011 48m 38s

You can easily consider this to be Part 2 of Episode 17. The guys pick up right where they left off in the last episode (but with better audio). Mike has had an entire week to marinade on some of Brian’s revelations and he has a few more questi

Ep.17: …About 45 Minutes?!

Dec 3rd, 2011 51m 14s

After two weeks and a few technical issues, your beer discovery gurus are back! This time around, the guys talk about Brian’s recent vacation to Disneyworld down in Orlando, FL. As a result, there is a whole lot of talk about amusement parks an

Ep.16: Just The Two Of Us

Nov 17th, 2011 1h 15m

The dynamic duo is back! Today, the guys get really touchy feely when talking about the Penn State controversy, and Brian finds out that he can’t chug beers like a frat boy without those extra 40lbs. he left at the gym. Other topics include: 1)

Ep.15: Channeling John Oates

Nov 11th, 2011 1h 5m

The guys make up for missing their Halloween show. Speenberg comes to the studio channeling the one and only John Oates…. the similarities are astonishing! And, with all the constant talk about Brian’s former life as an RN, he decided to put on

Ep.14: Skinny Brian

Nov 3rd, 2011 52m 12s

After being locked away for 2 weeks while taking care of his sick wife, Mike comes in with both barrels loaded. Total comedic brutality!! The guys continue their discussion about the differences between “Skinny Brian” and “Chunky Brian”. Brian

Ep.13: The 007 Of Love

Oct 20th, 2011 1h

Today, the guys are in a somber mood with the absence of Scotty Too Hotty, but they press on to give you another great Suds And Buds episode! Brian and Mike get really deep and personal today, talking about how they each lost their virginity. (

Ep.12: Scotty Too Hotty

Oct 14th, 2011 1h 16m

Get ready for some fireworks this week, y’all! As promised, the guys welcome special guest Scotty “Too Hotty” Stephens, Brian’s younger brother. Since both Stephens boys are in the same room at one time, their Mom (Penny) is probably watching.