The Brewmance Podcast

The Brewmance Podcast

Bringing People Together for Well-Crafted Conversation Over a Drink (or two).

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April 30, 2024 67 mins

Rob hosts solo today fresh off his weekend at the Stagecoach music festival.

Country music is not Rob's favorite. But, he pushed himself out of his comfort zone. And loved it.

This is how we have to start approaching our political discussions. Because we have big problems we are facing, but not talking about.

This silence is done on purpose.

Also, the number of Gen Z'ers who don't think being American is important is gro...

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Mike Russell hosting solo today as Rob Hunter is stuck in travel delays.

Covering the latest on Iran attacking Israel and the White House's tepid response.

The GOP doesn't like the 4th Amendment and wants the government to be able to spy on you without a warrant. So much for protecting the Constitution.

And lessons from The Masters golf tournament.

Thanks for joining The Brewmance. Catch Mike & Rob live Mondays at ...

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The Arizona Supreme Court rules an abortion ban first passed in 1864 is the law in Arizona.

Now it falls on lawmakers in the AZ legislature to repeal it. Mike Russell & Rob Hunter walk you through this decision and how it proves politics isn't about solutions.

Updates on the human trafficking allegations about Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy. Here's how the entire scheme could possibly work.

Also, California lawmakers pass a ...

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The craziest solar eclipse ever was a dud. At least according to us.

Welcome to The Brewmance with Mike Russell and Rob Hunter. Away from the constraints of media, we feel you deserve better media with better conversation.

While we were disappointed in the eclipse, we dive deep into the politics of today. Two parties. Each with an orthodoxy. And it's hard to break away.

We also discuss why the South Carolina women's basket...

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Mike Russell and Rob Hunter present the Friday Nooner.

As the Brewmance, we discuss a comment saying Caitlin Clark could play in the NBA. Is this what we have to do to get attention now?

Speaking of women's basketball, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to fail. Wait until you hear what she said.

We also discuss inflation and the price of gas. Plus, Rob went to a skating rink. Cheers to a great weekend.

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'The solutions being offered are frauds,' says Congressman David Schweikert. Because the solutions are made for TV, designed to get you outraged.

For example, stop funding Ukraine. Ukraine spending amounts to 5 days of borrowing. Schweikert's point: think bigger.

The congressman points out the US has borrowed $3 trillion alone in the past 365 days. And inflation is up 23.7% in Phoenix, Arizona in the past three years.

Real...

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Puff Daddy aka Puffy aka P Diddy aka Diddy saw his homes raided.

There are allegations of weird sex parties and potential human trafficking surrounding the music mogul.

We break down what we know.

Additionally, Mike Russell & Rob Hunter wonder if America become a mediocre country?

We examine our politics and business cultures are evidence. Including Boeing.

You'll also hear about a protest at Vanderbilt and how one ...

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The Supreme Court takes a look at a few different free speech issues. This is happening as 30% of Americans now think the First Amendment protections on free speech go too far.

How do we change that belief?

At a rally, former President Donald Trump used the word 'bloodbath.' The media freaks out and takes it out of context. However, this should be expected.

Mike Russell & Rob Hunter also talk more about taking more res...

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We also talk about the latest political happenings.

Special Counsel Robert Hur testified in front of Congress. What did he say about President Biden?

Is quarterback Aaron Rodgers going to be RFK's VP nominee? Why is the media digging up dirt on him?

Mike wants to know why Rob loves New York City, especially now. Rob wants to know about Mike's first massage experiment. Hint: Mike is freaked about a couple of things that happ...

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The Supreme Court strikes down a Colorado court's decision to kick Donald Trump off the primary ballot there.

Look, however you feel about Trump doesn't matter. This ruling is about power. And courts don't have the right to kick someone off the ballot.

Congress does.

Additionally, Mike Russell and Rob Hunter discuss how their feelings about government changed.

After 9.11 America entered two wars and the government repea...

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Former president Donald Trump gets slammed with a massive penalty in one of his lawsuits.

Fair or unfair, it is too late to do anything about it?

Also, Mike Russell ran into former governor Doug Ducey over the weekend. It's been a while since Mike called him Lord Ducey. How did their reunion go?

Meanwhile, Rob is turning into a hippie. Is this influencing how thinks about issues?

Thank you for being here with us. Please sp...

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We are living in unprecedented times. A president on trial. A presidential rematch no one supposedly wants. Yet he we are.

We'll discuss the latest in the Trump, Georgia RICO case. Plus, America is spending more and more time alone.

How does that impact us?

Join Mike Russell and Rob Hunter

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Mike Russell rolls solo today. Rob Hunter got the Flagstaff flu and was down for the count.

Mike will recap all the SuperBowl controversies.

Unveiling the Biden's weekend show Avengers

We knew this was coming. Now it's official. All major leagues have united for gun control.

Finally, another shooting that lost media steam because the shooter is on the LGBTQ spectrum.

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It's Friday, which means it's the perfect time for a nooner.

Today, Mike Russell & Rob Hunter discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Should he have done so? And what do you make of Putin's propaganda?

The SuperBowl conversation is not about football, but about pop star Taylor Swift. Is she a Democrat psychological operation on America to help Biden win re-election? Or just a bunch of p...

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Mike Russell and Rob Hunter are back.

We took a short hiatus, but have regrouped to check in on the US/Mexico border. A bill is being talked about, a bill that is doomed to fail.

Also, one university thinks freshman has to go. Freshman will be replaced with something more inclusive.

And where are we going as a country? We seem unsure. We remain optimistic, but see a lot of Americans giving up.

How are you? Let's going goin...

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September 6, 2023 41 mins

We here at The Brewmance are in our mid-40s. We're noticing things change.

With aging comes some challenges, but also comes with life lessons you can apply your wisdom to.

On today's episode, Mike Russell & Rob Hunter discuss how they are approaching aging and what they are learning.

Aging allows you to see things from a different perspective as your back may hurt a little more.

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Rob Hunter just got back from a 3,000 mile road trip across the country with his father and younger brother.

This idea to Mike Russell sounds crazy.

So he wants to know how it went. In short, it was such an amazing experience.

We also uncover Mike's past in Buffalo, NY. He wonders if he was Made there.

The stories and experiences await. Join in.

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July 26, 2023 41 mins

What does Independence Day mean to you in 2023? Let's talk about it.

Also, there's something new out there in the COVID world, long vaxx. Some people are getting weird reactions after getting their booster. What should we make of this?

We'll also talk about how you have to be your own best health advocate.

Join us.

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July 22, 2023 41 mins

The times are a changing.

That means America must be saved by Gen X'ers. Mike Russell and Rob Hunter, both in Gen X, have found a generational divide over beliefs about America.

We discuss. We have ideas. This is going to be fun. Join in on the fun, especially if you are Gen X.

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A submersible seeking the Titanic imploded.

Should we feel bad 5 people died?

Or accept they took risks?

Mike Russell & Rob Hunter talk a lot of risk. What would they risk their lives to do (to a degree)?

What risks have you taken? What will you take in the future?

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