Brian Martin, Head Brewer of Tradition Brewing in Newport News, VA joins us this week to discuss a very special local craft beer release that supports a cause very near to his heart. ‘Beer With a Vision’ is a Hazy IPA brewed with Citra and Eldo

Ep. 69 - We Couldn't Resist - 7/7/21

Jul 7th, 2021 1h 6m

What a milestone we have reached - it’s episode 69! We did our best to keep a straight face, unsuccessfully, while talking about the latest tech UFC and video game news, including Reese’s new Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the controversial decision t

Ep. 68 - We're NOT Excited for Windows 11 + Head Tattoos & VR Mini Golf - 6/29/21

Jun 29th, 2021 1h 14m

Windows 11 has been officially announced by Microsoft, giving us a look at additional details of the software, and we both have some serious reactions to decisions that were made. Windows is departing from some of its defining characteristics -

Ep. 67 - Windows Becoming macOS? Halo Infinite Details & Old Dudes Punching Each Other - 6/22/2021

Jun 22nd, 2021 1h 4m

Are we on a path to all software becoming one? Windows 11 has leaked and there are a lot of features that are very reminiscent of macOS, and The Beard is rallying an uprising. We talk about what’s new, plus more details around Halo Infinite’s m

Ep. 66 - Google Did It! Android 12 and iOS 15 + Overwatch Crossplay - 6/15/2021

Jun 15th, 2021 58m 47s

This week is all about smartphone and ecosystem software updates as the Android 12 beta is out now, and iOS 15 was revealed during Apple’s WWDC event. We’re talking about the most impressive new features, thoughts on Apple being late to the par

Ep. 65 - The Perfect Man Cave + What’s New in Android 12 - 5/24/21

May 24th, 2021 1h 8m

We’re back with a regular episode of the show, talking about what’s new in Android 12, upcoming advancements in VR, and what would make the perfect man cave! Once you listen to the episode, be sure to let us know what would make the perfect man

Ep. 64 - Why Malt Matters w/ Jeff Bloem of Murphy & Rude Malting - 5/13/20

May 15th, 2021 1h 16m

Jeff Bloem is the Founder of, and Maltster at Murphy & Rude Malting in Charlottesville, VA. We had the pleasure of sitting down with him, plus Bonnie from Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery, to talk about why malt matters in craft beer. Not only i

Ep. 63 - Special Guest Al The Brewer, Favorite Styles and Hard-to-Find Beers - 5/4/2021

May 4th, 2021 1h 12m

This week we were joined by Allan Heida, aka Al The Brewer to talk about all things craft beer, and to learn more about his podcast, I Know Nothing About Beer. We discussed our favorite styles of craft beer, the rise and fall of IPAs, some of t

Ep. 62 - What is Yeast? w/ Jasper & Ben from Jasper Yeast - 4/28/20

Apr 28th, 2021 1h 12m

As much as you may know about craft beer, how much do you actually know about the primary ingredients that make it up? And specifically, how much do you know about arguably the single most important ingredient - yeast? Jasper and Ben from Jasp

Ep. 61 - New Apple Hardware, End of Gas-Powered Cars, Triller Fight Club - 4/20/21

Apr 20th, 2021 55m 17s

Apple’s “Spring loaded” media event is happening today, where they are expected to announce new iMacs, new iPads, AirTags and more! We give our thoughts on these apple hardware rumors, plus debate Washington State’s decision to ban gas-powered

Ep. 60 - Monkey Mind Control, Aljamain’s Neck Surgery, and Epic Games Losing Millions - 4/13/2021

Apr 13th, 2021 1h

This episode is full of comedic gold when we theorize how to pronounce macaque, the type of monkey implanted with Elon Musk’s Neuralink, enabling it to play Pong with its mind. Yes, this is a real story. We have a good laugh over this and so mu

Ep. 59 - Kevin McElroy, Founder & Head Brewer of Random Row Brewing - 3/26/21

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 10m

Kevin McElroy turned a new-found passion for homebrewing into a successful business venture when he opened Random Row Brewing in September of 2016. Since opening, Random Row has focused on brewing high-quality craft beer that makes a positive i

Ep. 58 - Apple’s Russian App Situation, UFC 260, and Mechanical Laptop Keyboards - 3/23/21

Mar 23rd, 2021 57m 4s

The Russian government has their way with tech companies, and Apple hasn’t fully escaped that reality. There have been some interesting announcements recently in regard to Russian iPhone users, and an additional step they will have to take when

Ep 57 - You Can Track WHAT in VR? UFC 259 Recap, Roblox Worth Billions - 3/16/21

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 3m

HTC has released new VR tracking capabilities to take immersion to a whole new level, and we’re not sure how to feel about it! Here about this story, plus much more in our latest tech news podcast!Chapters:0:00 Welcome0:30 Talkin' Tech22:41

Ep 56. - St. George Brewing Company's Brewmaster, Andy Rathman - 3/6/21

Mar 9th, 2021 54m 37s

Andy Rathman has been the Brewmaster at The St. George Brewing Company, the second oldest microbrewery in VA, since 1999. In the early days of his brewing career, he held multiple apprenticeships in Germany, traveling from brewery to brewery wi

Ep. 55 - The Dystopian Facebook Future, New Pokémon, and GPU Updates - 2/26/2021

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 17m

We’re back with more craft beer reviews, and news from the UFC, tech, and gaming worlds! See below for the list of topics we covered in this week’s episode, and make sure to check out the time stamps to skip around!Random Row Brewing Windswe

Ep. 54 - Face Puckers, BlizzCon Announcements, Mars Rover Facts - 2/20/2021

Feb 23rd, 2021 1h 12m

We give a couple of face-puckering craft beer reviews before diving into the topics of the week including news about Overwatch 2, Diablo 2: Resurrected, NASA’s Mars Rover landing, and an upcoming mixed reality headset from Lynx. Check out the c

Ep. 53 - Triple IPA & Belgian Quad Review, Thought Detection, Prescription AR - 2/13/21

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 8m

This week, for our craft beer reviews, we enjoyed a Triple IPA and a Belgian Quad. We then discussed some insane new technology announcements that honestly have us a little concerned. Check out the list of topics below and use the time-stamps t

Ep. 52 - Apple VR Leaks, Celebrity Boxing, & Modding Mechanical Keyboards - 2/5/2021

Feb 8th, 2021 1h 8m

The dudes review an Imperial Coffee Stout from Smartmouth Brewing, and a Caramel Porter from Saranac Brewing, then cover a range of topics in tech, MMA and video games! See below for a list of topics, and use the timestamps or chapter markers t

Ep. 51 - The End of Dry January, McGregor vs. Poirier, Apple vs. Facebook, Goodby Stadia - 2/1/2021

Feb 3rd, 2021 1h 15m

In addition to reviewing the Dogfish Head 120 Min IPA, and the Hardywood Barrel-Aged Raspberry Stout, we covered a TON of interesting UFC news, tech topics, and video game news! Check out the list of topics below, and use the timestamps to skip

Ep. 50 - PBR Hard Coffee, UFC 257 Preview, and Xbox Live Pricing Reversal - 1/23/20

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 22m

Another episode in the books! Thanks for tuning in - check out the topics we discussed in this week’s show below:The guys were joined by their friend, Clifton! The Ginger reviews a double dry-hopped IPA from The Veil Brewing CompanyThe

Ep. 49 - First UFC Fight of the Year, CES Announcements, Future of EVs - 1/16/2021

Jan 19th, 2021 1h 14m

Thanks for tuning in to another episode. Here are the topics from this week! Find the timestamps below to skip to your favorite topics!The Ginger Reviews Farmhouse Brewing’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Coconut Milk StoutThe Beard Reviews a non-al

Ep. 48 - Dry January, UFC Robberies, Apple Car, & Time Capsule Video Games - 1/9/2021

Jan 13th, 2021 1h 6m

Thanks for tuning in to another episode. Here are the topics from this week! Find the timestamps below to skip to your favorite topics!Where Did Dry January Come From?What are the Benefits of Dry January?New Realm Brewing Pastry Porter

Ep 47. - Going Off the Cuff - 2020 in Review - 1/1/21

Jan 13th, 2021 1h 16m

In this week’s episode we did things a little differently and went completely off the cuff to catch up after a few long and busy holiday weeks. We reminisced on stories of our past, marveled at the fact that we survived childhood, and also spen

Ep. 46 - Erik Leach of New Realm Brewing / Beer Packaging and Label Design - 12/30/20

Jan 3rd, 2021 59m 38s

On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Erik Leach, an award-winning artist who is the Marketing Brand Manager for New Realm Brewing Company! Erik joined us to talk about some of his recent and favorite label designs for New Realm