Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
592 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsYou like beer, and you like conversation, right? Of course you do. Pigweed and Crowhill review a beer (sometimes their own homebrews) and discuss issues of the day. They try to break down serious issues into bite-sized chunks, and add some humor when possible. But it's all in good fun. Just two pals chatting over a beer.
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410: Christian Nationalism -- is it a threat?
April 27, 2024 18:26 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBP&C drink and review Experimental Black IPA from Bell’s, then discuss Christian Nationalism. First, what the heck is Christian Nationalism? Pigweed started with three theories. An invention of the left to denigrate patriotic Christians. It’s a real movement that is way overdue if we’re going to save this great nation. It’s a real movement that is a threat to religious liberty and will transform America into a theocracy. Were Christian nationalists behind Jan. 6, and do they want to...
409: The outrageous cost of professional sports
April 27, 2024 13:03 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBP&C drink and review Hell or High Watermelon from 21st Amendment Brewery, then, with special guest Longinus, discuss the cost of professional sports. Why are we, in the words of Pigweed, willing to spend so much money to watch grown men play children’s games? But that’s not to the point. The boys are focused on the cost of a baseball or football game. Why has it increased so much? Is it worth it? From 1970 to the present – in today’s dollars – the cost for a family of four to attend a...
406: This month in woke with John Wayne Jew
April 25, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew Irish Stout, then invite John Wayne Jew onto the show to speak about the month in woke (at about 4:00). The silliness of woke-ism is almost unbelievable. P&C and their special guest discuss some of the obvious lunacies, including the following. Some Canadian police recently encouraged residents to leave their car keys outside so thieves can steal cars without any violent confrontation. After the destruction of the Key bridge in Baltimore, so...
408: Memories of my Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
April 25, 2024 18:43 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBP&C drink and review Cru Cab IPA from Big Truck brewery, then invite special guest Longinus to help them discuss a novella by Marquez. This is part of P&C's on-going "shortcut to the classics" series. The book is written by an old man about an old man who is reflecting on his life. On his 90th birthday, the unnamed protagonist -- who is a confirmed bachelor and frequent patron of brothels -- wanted to give himself a night of wild love with an adolescent virgin. The book is about his remi...
407: Jehovah's Witnesses vs. the Seventh Day Adventists
April 18, 2024 21:59 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe boys drink and review Crimson Crue red ale from Dogfish Head brewery, then discuss apocalyptic religions -- specifically the JWs and the SDAs. The two groups have points in common and some important distinctions. Both groups are rooted in the Millerite movement and some disappointing predictions about the end of the world. They both * believe in one God, * are somewhat obsessed with the Book of Revelation, * have some odd views about what happens to the soul at death, * belie...
405: The Big Five personality traits, plus pronoun class
April 11, 2024 20:48 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe boys drink and review Super Thick Pastry Stout from Old Mother Brewing in Frederick, Maryland, then discuss the Big 5 personality characteristics. There are a lot of personality tests out there, like Myers Briggs and the Enneagram. Those aren't as solidly based in science as the Big Five. You can remember the Big Five with with of two acrostics, OCEAN or CANOE. They are ... The Big Five personality traits, also known as the Five Factor Model (FFM), are a widely accepted framework f...
404: The decline of religion is not good for society
April 06, 2024 11:37 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThe boys drink and review Planetary hazy IPA from the Ministry of Brewing, then discuss the decline of religion in the west. The boys review some of the stats on the decline in church attendance, the rise of the "nones," and how religion has less and less influence on western civilization. But there are some important elements of society that are heavily and positively influenced by religion. Many science-minded people think it's good that religion is in decline. The so-called "new ath...
403: Is the federal government too big?
April 04, 2024 01:11 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBThe boys drink and review Tmave Pivo, a Czech Dark Lager by Ten Eyck brewing. 54% of people in America think the government has too much power. Does the federal government do too much? Is it too big? Government debt has been a problem for a while, but recently it has spiked to almost unbelievable levels. Is this a good thing? How do we stop it? What is the federal government supposed to do, and how does that match with what the federal government actually does? There are some things th...
402: Herbert's Dune vs. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
March 29, 2024 17:45 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe boys drink and review Giant Flaming Zombie Polar Bear Double IPA by Atlas Brewing, then discuss Frank Herbert's Dune and J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Which one is better? Where are they similar, and where are they different? Dune is a great work of science fiction and the Lord of the Rings is a great work of fantasy. They have a lot of things in common, including a medieval fee, knights, castles, great houses, wizard-like characters, and immense, involved world building. The...
401: Questions to ask in speed dating, plus Planet Fitness gets Budweisered
March 27, 2024 01:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe boys drink and review Big Red Norm Red Ale from Denizen's Brewing, then discuss speed dating. Imagine that a friend drags you into speed dating. What would you do? First, you have to decide what your intentions are. But given that, what questions can you ask to find out if the woman is nuts? What are the deal-breaker questions? Tattoos? Drinking? (Not drinking?) Weed? The questions you ask in speed dating might focus on sussing out a few issues, such as ... * How boring they ar...
400: John Money and gender confusion
March 24, 2024 13:38 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBThe boys drink and review Delicious IPA from Stone's Brewing, then try to work through the confusing world of gender and the horrible legacy of gender theory. Isn't "gender" about language? How did it come to describe people's sexuality? Enter John Money, the disgusting pervert who is the father of gender theory. He promoted the idea that gender is not connected with sex, and that gender is malleable. He coined the terms gender role and sexual orientation. Money was behind the tragedy ...
399: Electric vehicle news -- can they replace gasoline?
March 23, 2024 16:36 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe boys drink and review Crowhill's homebrewed Viking Stout, then catch up on recent news with electric vehicles. There has been concern about fires and EVs. They burn hot, and it's hard to put them out. With some experience behind us now, while there are still concerns, it's not as bad as feared. EVs are still mostly a luxury item. They're great as a second car, but they can't completely replace gasoline vehicles. They don't work well in the cold. They take a long time to charge. There...
398: Tucker Carlson's interview of Vladimir Putin
March 21, 2024 14:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe boys drink and review O'Hara's Nitro Irish Red, then discuss Tucker's trip to Moscow and his chat with Putin. When only one side of a story can be told, you can be sure you're not hearing the whole truth. It makes sense to try to hear the other side. According to some, Putin is the devil and you can't say anything nice about him or give him any platform. (Even though the same critics were jealous that they didn't get the interview.) Putin begins the interview with a half hour of hi...
397: The Oresteia by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
March 17, 2024 13:51 - 40 minutes - 37 MBPigweed, Crowhill, Longinus, and all three wives went to Baltimore to see an adaptation of The Oresteia, which was originally a 3-part play by Aeschylus. In this podcast they reflect on the play and related issues. The play focuses on the web of vengeance within the family of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, starting with Agamemnon's sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia, before the battle of Troy. When Agamemnon returns home with Cassandra the prophetess of Apollo as a spoil of war, Clytemn...
395: Why can't we deport violent criminals, plus 4 more topics
March 12, 2024 21:48 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBThe boys drink and review Founder's Dirty Bastard, a Scotch ale, then they discuss the distinction between Scotch and Scottish ale before they get into five topics in five minutes each. #1 Why can't we deport violent criminals who are here illegally? NYC mayor Eric Adams says he has to change the law before he can do that. How did we get into such a ridiculous position? #2 Why did Sports Illustrated tank? Was it the internet? Online vs. offline issues? The overall decline in publishing? ...
396: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
March 12, 2024 21:47 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn another edition of "shortcut to the classics," P&C drink and review Pigweed's homebrewed IPA, then discuss Lord of the Flies by William Golding. (Starting at 2:55.) Pigweed gives a little biographical background on the author, then the boys delve into the heart of darkness and survival in this compelling short novel. The story takes place on a deserted island, where a group of British boys find themselves stranded following a plane crash. With no adults to guide them, the boys attempt...
394: Are educated people smarter?
March 06, 2024 21:41 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBP&C drink and review a Bock from Guilford Hall Brewing, then ask whether educated people are smarter than the man on the street. Even if you could make the point that smarter people should make public policy, are our educational systems making people smarter? Probably not. "Man on the street" interviews regularly show that college-educated people are dumb as a mud fence. If you ask the college student and the man on the street questions like this ... * Can men menstruate? * Is drug-i...
393: Democrats are the party of projection
March 05, 2024 23:38 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe boys drink and review Snow Pants Oatmeal Stout by Union Brewing, then discuss how the left tends to project what they're doing on the right. (Starting at 4:00.) "Projection" is, according to Freud, a kind of defense mechanism where people attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives onto other people. Let's say there was a political party that spent four years saying "illegitimate president, not my president, Russian collusion, Stacey Abrams is the real governor, ...
392: Hungary and Viktor Orban's 12 points
February 27, 2024 22:42 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBP&C drink and review a robust porter from Smuttynose Brewing, then discuss Hungary and the political stratgies of Viktor Orban. Pigweed gives a quick historical overview of the origins of the Hungarian people and nation, with a focus on their unique language. The EU isn't pleased with Hungary these days. They feel as if Hungary is backsliding on democratic norms and other values held by the EU. Viktor Orban is part of the reason the EU isn't happy with Hungary. He has an interesting ag...
Election edition - Who will be on the ticket in 2024?
February 23, 2024 22:04 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA listener wrote the show to ask for P&Cs predictions for the elections. The boys are reluctant to predict much because of all the uncertainties at this stage. #1 -- This is clearly not plan 1 for the Democrats. They hoped Kamala would get some on-the-job training so Biden could serve for one term and usher her in. It's not going to plan. Kamala is incurably awful. #2 -- The lawfare against Trump is not going as well as Democrats would like, but it could certainly have an influence. Many...
391: The best rap song, fat swiss lesbians, back to the office, confusibles, and the "he gets us" ad
February 23, 2024 21:49 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe boys drink and review Jailbreak's White Russian cream ale, then discuss five topics in five minutes. #1 -- Confusibles. The boys review some words people commonly use incorrectly. That vs. which. Farther vs. further. etc. #2 -- Swiss fat lesbians. A journalist was sentenced to 60 days in jail for calling a self-described fat lesbian a fat lesbian. Which is true. She is a fat lesbian. But to call her one is somehow hate speech. Which is a ridiculous concept to begin with. #3 -- Is "...
390: How George Floyd + Covid ruined America
February 18, 2024 21:11 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe boys drink and review Royal Crush from Flying Dog Brewery, then discuss how the combination of two events -- the death of George Floyd and the Covid pandemic -- made America crazy. (Starting at 3:40.) The confluence of these two events was just too much for the collective psyche. Everything had to change. + We had to get rid of the Indian princess on Land O Lakes. + The NFL put silly sayings in end zones and helmets. + All the voting laws had to change. + You have to believe th...
389: Why did nation building work in some cases and not others?
February 14, 2024 21:21 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe boys drink and review Red Flannel Logger from Aldus brewing, then discuss the successes and failures of nation building. (Starting at 4:50.) Why does it work sometimes and not others? Pigweed calls this the curse of the Marshall Plan. The U.S. has a history of success with nation building with both Germany and Japan after WWII. Since then, we haven't had such great success. Does every human heart yearn for freedom, McDonald's, blue jeans and democracy, the way George W. Bush believed...
388: Five short stories by Anton Checkov
February 14, 2024 20:16 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn another episode of "shortcut to the classics," P&C plus special guest Longinus review a few short stories by Anton Checkov (starting at 3:25). After a quick review of his life, they review and discuss five short stories. The Black Monk is a story about Andrei Kovrin, an intellectual who experiences a mental breakdown that leads to hallucinations of a black monk. In The House with the Mezzanine a young painter becomes enamored of two temperamentally different sisters during his stay ...
387: The Texas immigration showdown
February 02, 2024 23:12 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBP&C don't usually talk about current headlines, but every once in a while an issue arises that compels comment. Hence "Nooze and Booze." Immigration has been a crisis since before Ronald Reagan and has been a top concern for voters all that time. Nevertheless, both parties have refused to address it, and the Democrats have been absolutely insistent on open borders. It's been causing a crisis for the border states for decades, but the problem is spilling over into our major cities. It's c...
386: Smart phones are a threat to society
January 29, 2024 13:43 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThe boys drink and review Crowhill's homebrewed extra special bitter, then discuss the problems with smart phones (starting at 3:10). Mostly relying on the work of Jonathan Haidt, the boys discuss the good and the bad of social media and smart phones. Imagine social media like giving everybody a dart gun, and the social media platforms promoting everybody who likes to shoot. Social media makes even small conversations a mine field. A college professor lecturing 200 students can be a wo...
385: Dogs vs. cats -- which are better?
January 22, 2024 20:52 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThe boys drink and review their friend Ben's Mosaic IPA, then discuss the relative virtues of dogs and cats as pets. (Starting at 7:15.) Neither Pigweed nor Crowhill grew up with a dog or a cat, but both ended up with cats as adults. Pigweed takes the cat case and Crowhill takes the dog case. They go back and forth on the relative merits and demerits of each. * Cats are low maintenance. * Dogs can be trained. * Cats are better as "in-house" pets, so they're good for apartments. *...
384: John Adams and the moral foundations of the U.S. government
January 20, 2024 21:27 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThe boys drink and review Crowhill's homemade Italian bitters, then discuss John Adams (starting about 3:50). Pigweed starts off with some historical information on Adams, our second president, including his on-going dispute with Thomas Jefferson. In a different context, John Adams famously said "Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." What does that mean, and how are we to understand that in our modern s...
383: The connection between mindfulness and joie de vivre
January 19, 2024 21:10 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe boys drink and review Founder's Breakfast Stout then discuss the similarities between mindfulness and joie de vivre (starting about 3:30). The very act of reviewing a beer is an example. The point is not to see how fast you can get a beer into your belly, but to savor the moment, pay attention to the world as it's going by, and understand its complexities. What does mindfulness have in common with joie de vivre? They're both about noticing what's going on and taking pleasure in the s...
382: The soft bigotry of low expectations
January 17, 2024 03:08 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe boys drink and review Pigweed's brown ale, then discuss how low expectations harm the people they're supposed to help. (The beer review ends at 3:53.) George Bush made the phrase "the soft bigotry of low expectations" popular in his 2000 campaign. The evil of this "soft bigotry" is that it comes from people who pretend to be helping. But when you fail to hold people to reasonable standards, you're not helping them at all. If you institutionalize low expectations to increase the par...
381: Does Santa need an evil counterpart, and other questions and answers
January 11, 2024 17:37 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBP&C drink and review Layered Up winter stout from Victory Brewing, then respond to some listener questions (starting at 1:47). * Does Santa really need Crampus as an evil counterpart? Would Pigweed actually put coal in the stocking of a bad kid? * Pentamom takes us to task on geography and explains the countries named "Guinea." * Did the Sackler family face any consequences as a result of their evil doings with Oxycontin. * What do P&C think of Taylor Swift as Time's man of the year,...
380: Is isolationism a bad thing?
January 10, 2024 12:48 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBP&C drink and review "Oaked Vanilla Porter" by Sam Adams, then discuss isolationism (starting at 3:57). They start off with a general definition, then talk about the history of isolationism in American politics -- from the earliest days. Americans don't like "entangling alliances." Or at least they say they don't. There's been a strong current of isolationism in American politics since the beginning. Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe created the three pillars of American policy: neutra...
379: Lady Ballers review
January 10, 2024 12:48 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBP&C drink and review Paulaner's Salvator, which is a delicious dopplebock, then review the new movie "Lady Ballers" (starting at 4:08). The right claims that the left has been taking over the culture. The good folk at The Daily Wire have decided to start making movies to challenge the left's hegemony in this area. Movies from the right are often poor quality and preachy. The Daily Wire has raised the bar considerably. "Lady Ballers" makes fun of the absolute insanity of allowing men to...
376: The Dead by James Joyce
December 28, 2023 22:55 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe boys review Crowhill's 2023 Christmas beer, then discuss a short story from James Joyce. Pigweed starts off with some biographical information about Joyce, and how "The Dead" fits into his collected works. The story was finished in 1907. Gabriel Conroy is the main character, and we see some of the action through his eyes. The whole story takes places in one snowy evening. It might have been the feast of Epiphany. The hosts have an annual musical celebration. Joyce sets up a lot o...
378: What is populism, is it a good thing, and what about Javier Milei?
December 28, 2023 22:54 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe boys drink and review Winter Storm, "a Category 5 ale" from Heavy Seas, then discuss populism in the U.S., and the career of Javier Milei. Most politicians want to appear as an ordinary, regular person -- at least when they're campaigning -- but a "populist" adds a critical element of a contrast between the people and the elite establishment, whom they ridicule or demonize. Populism might become more prevalent when there's more of a disparity between the rulers and the common man. ...
377: Stories by Hans Christian Anderson
December 24, 2023 21:35 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThe boys drink and review Pigweed's holiday beer, then discuss a few odd stories from Hans Christian Anderson (starting at 4:33). Although he wrote a lot of other works, it's the fairy tales that made Anderson famous. Some of them are very well known, like The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Emperor's New Clothes, and others. P&C aren't interested in these, but in Anderson's weirder stories, so they review and discuss "The Steadfast Tin Sold...
Is Diversity our strength?
December 20, 2023 23:38 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe boys drink and review Anchor's Christmas beer, then discuss diversity. Note: this is an older show from the archives. Is diversity our strength? That's what the political elite tell us. But is that true? Diversiity has a very American sound. It reminds us of the saying on the statue of liberty, and reminds us that we're a nation of immigrants. But the word has become a cudgel. When Trump decided he would address the number one concern of voters -- the border -- the left used "div...
The Flashman Incident and cancel culture
December 15, 2023 20:03 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe boys drink and review Crowhill's Tavern Ale, then discuss the international outcry over the Flashman Incident. Some stories, like this one by Hunter Allen, seem like they should stay local, but every once in a while a story catches fire and spreads across the nation. That's what happened when Bob dropped off an old book in the local tiny library. Day 1 -- Bob drops off the book. Pedro picks up "Flashman," by George McDonald Frazier, which is one of the books Bob dropped off. Day ...
375: Decolonization and Francisco Macias Nguema
December 15, 2023 15:49 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe boys drink and review Jailbreak's Hey Porter, then discuss the life and career of a famous decolonizer, Francisco Macias Nguema. Equatorial Guinea was colonized by the Spanish. Nguema started his career as a mid-level civil servant with the Spanish government. He was corrupt from the beginning, but maintained a good relationship with the Spanish. When the tides turned and anti-colonialist sentiment grew, he saw his opportunity and ran for president. The Spanish supported him because ...
374: What's up with Freemasonry?
December 06, 2023 22:29 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe boys drink and review Anderson Valley Brewing Company's Winter Solstice Ale, then discuss Freemasonry. How do you learn about a secret society without becoming a member? It's hard to know what to believe about them. Still, P&C did their best to find the essential details. Stone mason guilds started to have outsized political power and started to admit people who weren't stone masons. The organization grew in numbers and power, and was very influential in the founding of the United ...
372: Crowhill goes to the United Arab Emirates
December 06, 2023 21:41 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWith special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Witness Tree Nut Brown Ale from Antietam Brewery, then discuss Crowhill's recent trip to the UAE. While Saudi Arabia dominates the Arabian peninsula, a couple smaller nations squeeze their way in, including UAE. After reviewing a bit of history and geography, the boys discuss Crowhill’s experiences in Abu Dhabi. Crowhill had three goals for his trip. Swim in the Persian Gulf, visit the Grand Mosque, and eat some weird local food. ...
373: The Controligarchs
December 03, 2023 02:22 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe boys drink and review Brooklyn Brewery's Winter IPA, then discuss the rich men (north of Richmond) who want to tell us how to live and control every aspect of our lives. Seamus Bruner recently wrote a book called Controligarchs about how the super-rich want to tell all the rest of us how to live. Bruner singles out five on his book cover: Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Klaus Schwab, and George Soros. Noticeably absent is Elon Musk, who seems to be supporting personal freedo...
371: Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
November 28, 2023 22:24 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWith special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Saranac Caramel Porter, then discuss Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series. They start with a quick bio of Truman Capote, then dig in to the novella. The story is set in WW2, and it's important to get the movie out of your head before you read the book. Holly Golightly is the star of the book. She's a young woman who uses men for their money. It's not clear if she's more call girl...
370: Does "McCarthyism" mean what you think it means?
November 19, 2023 22:11 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe boys drink and review Local 1605, a red ale from Antietam Brewery, then discuss McCarthyism. Since "The Crucible," we tend to associate the Salem witch trials with Joseph McCarthy and his work with the committee on anti-American activities. After doing a show on the Salem Witch trials (see episode 367), P&C wondered if it's appropriate to link witch trials to Joseph McCarthy and his anti-communist crusade. The analogy works in some respects and not in others. * There were false acc...
369: One nation under surveillance
November 09, 2023 20:25 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBP&C drink and review "The Fear" -- an imperial pumpkin ale from Flying Dog -- then discuss surveillance. How should we live in an environment where everything we say is being recorded? Why shouldn't the government be able to do "routine checks" on citizens? We don't have anything to hide, do we? And if you're breaking the law, or a risk to others, don't we want to find out before you do something horrible? Why do we have a presumption of innocence? What's the point? The boys discuss ...
368: The opioid crisis and big pharma
November 07, 2023 20:31 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThe boys drink and review a hazy IPA from Sam Adams, then discuss the opioid crisis and big pharma. Corporations are not necessarily evil. As a rule, they do important work that provides a service people are happy to pay for. But from time to time you get some bad eggs. The Sackler family is an example. They took advantage of a new class of drug, and new thinking about how to manage pain, and lied and cheated their way to riches. They convinced the medical community that opioids weren't ...
367: The Salem witch trials
November 07, 2023 20:18 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBThe boys drink and review Warlock, a pumpkin imperial stout, then discuss the Salem witch trials. In this gripping podcast, Pigweed and Crowhill delve into the chilling history of the Salem witch trials. Join us as we unravel the mysteries, uncover the accused, and explore the dark trials that shook the heart of colonial America. Discover the truth behind the hysteria that still haunts Salem to this day. The Salem witch trials were a series of events that occurred in 1692 in colonial Mas...
366: Pro Palestinian rallies on campus
October 31, 2023 18:18 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThe boys drink and review Captain Crowhill Abbey Ale, then discuss the recent spectacle of college students defending Hamas. The conversation starts with a few assumptions. * Israel exists * It has a right to exist * It has a right to defend itself Why have there been so many ugly rallies in support of Hamas, and why have the universities been so silent about it. If you misgender someone on a college campus, that's the end of you. But if you call for genocide against the Jews, that...
364: Two scary stories from HP Lovecraft
October 25, 2023 20:44 - 49 minutes - 114 MBAlong with literary contributor Longinus, the boys drink and review Dark Usher, then discuss two short stories from Lovecraft: Shadow Over Innsmouth and the Call of Cthulu. In "The Shadow over Innsmouth," a man visits the decaying New England town of Innsmouth and discovers its inhabitants' disturbing alliance with aquatic beings, the Deep Ones. As he delves deeper into their sinister secrets, he faces terror and the looming threat of a transformation into one of them. "The Call of Cthulh...
363: The Epstein sex scandal, means-tested tickets, and more
October 23, 2023 20:16 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBThe boys drink and review a no-alcohol porter, then discuss five topics in about 5 minutes each. #1. Gender-reveal dad. From a YouTube video -- This poor fellow was obviously a captive. You could see it in his face. But it wasn't about a baby, it was about some kid transitioning. It was horrifying. It seemed pretty obvious the man was going along with an ultimatum from his wife. "Support me on this or suffer." #2. Means-tested speeding tickets. A Finnish man participating in a strange co...