Beer Freaks

Beer Freaks

Stu, Derek, and their guests will laugh about and explore all of the weird, scary, creepy things that keep us up at night, and the one thing that helps us forget all about them. From nuclear proliferation to ghosts to asteroids to artificial intelligence and everything in between, each episode will bring a new personal fear and a new craft beer (or, being realistic, a few of each) that we will analyze while we usually veer off and explore several tangents. My guests will include friends, colleagues, experts, and super interesting folks who will all get drunk on great craft beer while we share the things that scare the crap out of us. And hey, sometimes it might just be us. Cheers to Beer Freaks!

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June 12, 2023 60 mins

Beer Mountain Life Backpacks founder Chris Gates knows three things: beer, hiking, and backpacks. Well, he probably knows more than that. But just go with it, okay?

What are Beer Mountain Backpacks, you ask? Well, it might just be the best damned hiking backpack in the world. That's because it can hold 24 (yes, twenty-f***ing four) beers, along with a bladder for hydration, all while keeping them cold for extended per...

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Weird beer laws by state, Part #2.

#beer #craftbeer #bar #brewery #laws #weirdlaws #beerlaw #liquorlaw #california #florida #illinois #louisiana #maine #newjersey #newyork #nyc #texas #beerfreaks #podcast

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Weird beer laws by state, Part #1. 

#beer #craftbeer #bar #brewery #laws #weirdlaws #beerlaw #liquorlaw #alaska #dc #iowa #missouri #nebraska #nevada #newmexico #ohio #vermont #wyoming #beerfreaks #podcast

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7 deadly sins of ordering a beer at the bar. Of course, none of this matters if you’re okay with being an a**hole. 

1. Indecision 
2. Arrogance
3. Multi-Tasking
4. Bargaining 
5. Charging
6. Small-Splitting
7. Surprise Me-ing

#beer #brewery #bartender #bartending #bar #etiquette #baretiquette #craftbeer #rules #service #beerfreaks #podcast

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If the Stanley Cup winner between Vegas and Florida was determined by which city has the best beer. This is an easy one…

#beer #craftbeer #brewery #brewing #hockey #stanleycup #vegas #vgk #vegasgoldenknights #goldenknights #florida #miami #bigdogsbrewing #cervecerialatropical #floridapanthers #nhl #beerfreaks #podcast #predictions 

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Powdered beer could reduce beer transportation carbon emissions by 90%. But is it any good?

#beer #brewing #brewery #craftbeer #powder #beerpowder #sustainability #tech #science #germany #neuzellerklosterbräu #neuzelle #green #beerfreaks #podcast 

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Breweries are teaming up with non-beer brands for interesting collaborations. Which of these would you try?

#beer #craftbeer #brewing #collab #weirdbeer #weird #frenchsmustard #oskarblues #snyderspretzels #captainlawrence #squattypotty #duclawbrewing #hardees #chucky #elysian #planterspeanuts #noonwhistlebrewing #ihop #dunkindonuts #harpoonbrewery #beerfreaks #podcast

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Beer, Tech & Data: Amazon can verify your age by scanning your hand at Major League Baseball games. 
#beer #craftbeer #beernews #amazon #amazonone #coorsfield #rockies #baseball #mlb #tech #data #dataprivacy #ageverification #beerfreaks #podcast 

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Yes, THAT Grady Hendrix. New York Times Bestselling Horror Author Grady Hendrix. Writer of Horrorstor, My Best Friend's Exorcism, Paperbacks from Hell, We Sold Our Souls, Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, Final Girl Support Group, and most recently How to Sell a Haunted House Grady Hendrix!

We sit down with Grady (over Google Meet) to discuss his books, all of which make us shrivel in fear, laugh, a...

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Over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life are crushed en route to Germany because in the EU you can’t call something “champagne” unless it’s from, well, Champagne. 

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These little robots go bobbing for beer!

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For those moments when you want chili but you’re not hungry. 

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Much to the delight of three local fishermen! Enjoy the Coors and Blue Moon, boys!

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Most of the lagers we drink today only exist due to this chance meeting in the 17th century. 

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