The boys drink and review a 2-year-old bottle of Raison D'Extra, then discuss proposals to redraw state boundaries. They start off with a review of federalism, and the idea that the country is a collection of states, not simply a mass of people, whi

In this quick episode, the boys share their favorite Thanksgiving foods and thoughts about this quintessentially American holiday, and reflect on why it's important to be thankful and grateful. Happy Thanksgiving! 

The boys drink and review Imperialis from Avery Brewing Company, then discuss bail reform. The point of bail is to make sure that an accused person will appear at his court appearances. If you pay the bail and show up, you get the money back. 

The boys drink and review a fresh hop IPA from Stone Brewing, then discuss common biases in the way we think. Cognitive biases are examples of ways in which our brains can point us down a non-rational path. But why do we have these biases? Why did t

Pigweed and Crowhill drink and review two beers from Springfield Manor Brewery, then discuss the disappointing results of the 2022 midterm elections. The proverb says "Hope deferred makes the heart sick," and that's certainly the case here. Wh

Mr. Energy, who knows a bit about wine, returns to the show to review three Chilean Cabernet Sauvignons, and discuss some basics about wine. The boys discuss white vs. red grapes, vintages, tannins, price vs. value, etc., as they drink their way thr

Along with special guest Mr. Energy, the boys drink and review The Glutenberg, a gluten-free IPA, then discuss energy policy. In a previous episode, the boys made fun of California for requiring more electric cars in the very same week they asked pe

With special guest Longinus, P&C drink and review Bloodline, an IPA by Flying Dog, then discuss Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. The boys discuss the origins of vampire stories and the association between vampires and Dracula. Bram Stoker loo

As part of their ongoing and popular "shortcut to the classics" series, Pigweed and Crowhill, with special guest Longinus, review Tell Tale Heart IPA, then discuss Poe's life and works, including his connection to Baltimore, Maryland.   They review s

P&C drink and review yet another offering from the Pastryarchy -- an Almond Brittle Imperial Stout -- then discuss the Republican Party's "Commitment to America." Newt Gingrich famously engineered a Republican revolution with his Contract with A