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Brews & Bedtime Stories

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

We find and review unique craft beer while reading a classic children's book, providing you a "slightly buzzed nostalgia." Hosted by two best friends, Dj Crē and D.King.

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Episodes

Bonus • Jurassic Park Spoilers, 2nd Grade Crush, Futility of Youth Groups

January 03, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

December 25, 2021 13:53 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MB

Season's Greetings & Happy Holidays! It's time to hit the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. We cover: casting the next Grinch movie, the problems with mistletoe & CRUSHIN' during church youth group. Sincerely, we hope you have a fantastic time celebrating with loved ones this year. Cheers, friends!  

Bonus • Donald Glover, Shang Chi, Christmas '99, *NSYNC Christmas

December 13, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz

December 06, 2021 19:06 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

...AND WE'RE BACK! What could be better than a brand new season of books and commentary for the Holidays?? In that spirit, we read a classic book for the season, A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz. We come across many topics including: being a grinch, mental health rates, school play budgets & much more! Cheers and Salud! 

Bonus • House Parties, Hangovers, Phrases 4 Singles™

April 03, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 46.2 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton ft. Urban Artifact

March 29, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MB

We read Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton, her 3rd book on our pod, from 1982. Accompanied by a Midwest fruit tart from Cincinnati's brewery Urban Artifact, we find sometimes working through your mistakes is your only option. Other topics covered include Sam Jackson, plural terms for select apparel, & clothed swimmers. Cheers!

Bonus • Fern Gully, Hotel Sleeping Methods, Airbn-boathouse?

March 13, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

S02 E07 • Corduroy ft. Right Brain Brewery

March 06, 2021 14:52 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Toys coming to life could be terrifying, but this bear's weakness is buttons and the need to feel ...complete? We ponder department stores, piggy banks & more over brews from Right Brain Brewing! Cheers!

Bonus • Pizza Hut Engineers, The Stages of T-Pain, Britney & Justin 4 Ever

February 20, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 36.6 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

S02 E06 • Another Monster at the End of This Book ft. New Holland Brewing

February 13, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MB

Furry old Grover is doing that thing again and Elmo is along for the ride. What species are these two? Undefined. Is Grover a legal guardian? Concerning. We also cover Pizza Hutt's "Book It!" Program, the "Do It." meme, & much more. Cheers!

Bonus • Nicknames & Middle Names, Beat Battles, Alto "Saxers" BLOW

February 06, 2021 14:07 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

S02 E05 • The Lorax ft. Cheboygan Brewing Company Pt. 2

January 23, 2021 14:24 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

As promised... part 2! Cheers & Salud!

Bonus • 100%, Best Night’s Sleep, Facebook Marketplace Guy

January 16, 2021 15:05 - 15 minutes - 35.4 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

S02 E05 • The Lorax ft. Cheboygan Brewing Company Pt. 1

January 09, 2021 14:57 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Please welcome to the pod Daniel's incredible wife and long overdue guest producer, Kristen King! We work through the interesting and always applicable classic, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. There is a lot to unpack and also shout about, so we have quality brews from Cheboygan Brewing Company keeping us company. Part 1 of 2, so Cheers & Salud!

S02 E04 • Hide & Seek Sesame Street by Jon Stone ft. Beards Brewery

January 02, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

Grover... is... BACK! This time in 1976's Hide & Seek Sesame Street, another book by Jon Stone. A 4th wall breaking, & scandalously choreographed "spread" (?) complemented by Deez Nutz from Beards Brewery in Petoskey. Everything is vaguely sexual, cheers!

Bonus • Man vs. Bear vs. Chimp, Used Towels, Gym Breath

December 19, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 19.4 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!

S02 E03 • The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton ft. Grand Armory Brewing

December 07, 2020 16:30 - 34 minutes - 80 MB

In 1982's The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton, we see what going to bed was like before needing YouTube or episodes of New Girl to assist. Weezin' The Juice IPA from Grand Armory Brewery helps us figure out the sleep rituals on this animal cruise (?), which may or may not be a "Fat Camp." Cheers!

S02 E03 • The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton ft. Grand Armory Brewing

December 07, 2020 16:30 - 34 minutes - 80 MB

In 1982's The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton, we see what going to bed was like before needing YouTube or episodes of New Girl to assist. Weezin' The Juice IPA from Grand Armory Brewery helps us figure out the sleep rituals on this animal cruise (?), which may or may not be a "Fat Camp." Cheers!

Bonus • Pre-1900 Preferences, The Brendan “Frasersance”, Tickle Farts, Louisville vs. Louie-ville

November 28, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 18.3 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. Cheers & Salud!   Edit: I was very wrong about Argentina as they did in fact have a major hand in perpetuating slavery. Check out the documentary "Afroargentinos" for a deeper look into the country's role in the slave trade and the continued impact on its descendants.  

S02 E02 • Walter The Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray ft. MiddleCoast Brewing Company

November 25, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

PSA, my friends: Dogs CAN feel shame... they can also fart. People relating the two is the REAL problem. Let's talk about it over more brews from MiddleCoast Brewing Company. We also cover Hide & Seek in grocery stores, Rihanna’s forehead, how to pronounce “Arkansas”. Cheers!

Bonus • The DMV, Sneeze ID, Lord Voldemort, Starburst vs. Now and Later

November 21, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MB

A masterclass in unrelated content. 

S02 E01 • Mr. Sneeze by Roger Hargreaves ft. MiddleCoast Brewing Company

November 19, 2020 01:21 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

On this episode we read the timely title of 1971’s Mr. Sneeze by Roger Hargreaves. All while enjoying (and spilling?) beers from our friends at MiddleCoast Brewing Company. Topics that occur include: sudden jalapeno poppers, magical visas for wizards, and redacted bible verses. Cheers!

Se01 Ep05: The Monster At The End Of This Book ft. Hopslam Double IPA

April 14, 2019 23:24 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MB

We rediscover Bell's Brewery and try out this year's Hopslam, their famous double IPA. Then it's questioning an illustrator's use of substances and possible allegories for death in The Monster at the end of this Book by Jon Stone and illustrated by Mike Smollin (of who we have some questions). Special note: we are joined by special guest and friend of the show Brandon Melchert!

S01 E05 • The Monster At The End Of This Book ft. Hopslam Double IPA

April 14, 2019 23:24 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MB

We rediscover Bell's Brewery and try out this year's Hopslam, their famous double IPA. Then it's questioning an illustrator's use of substances and possible allegories for death in The Monster at the end of this Book by Jon Stone and illustrated by Mike Smollin (of who we have some questions). Special note: we are joined by special guest and friend of the show Brandon Melchert!

S01 E04 • Llama Llama Red Pajama ft. Neapolitan Milk Stout

April 14, 2019 23:07 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MB

We check out Saugatuck Brewing Company and take more than a few sips of their Neapolitan Milk Stout. Then it's Coogi sweater blankets, a very famous monk and even a couple musical numbers in the new classic Llama Llama Red Pajama, written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney. 

Se01 Ep04: Llama Llama Red Pajama ft. Neapolitan Milk Stout

April 14, 2019 23:07 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MB

We check out Saugatuck Brewing Company and take more than a few sips of their Neapolitan Milk Stout. Then it's Coogi sweater blankets, a very famous monk and even a couple musical numbers in the new classic Llama Llama Red Pajama, written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney. 

Se01 Ep03: I Was So Mad ft. Hopmouth Double IPA

April 14, 2019 19:04 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MB

We take a look into Arcadia Ales and their double IPA, Hopmouth. Then it's seductive sweet potatoes, runaway must-haves and the redemptive power of church youth groups in the classic children's book I Was So Mad by author and illustrator Mercer Mayer. 

S01 E03 • I Was So Mad ft. Hopmouth Double IPA

April 14, 2019 19:04 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MB

We take a look into Arcadia Ales and their double IPA, Hopmouth. Then it's seductive sweet potatoes, runaway must-haves and the redemptive power of church youth groups in the classic children's book I Was So Mad by author and illustrator Mercer Mayer. 

Se01 Ep02: Goodnight Moon ft. California Blonde Ale

April 14, 2019 17:17 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

We explore Eel River Brewing Company and sample their California Blonde Ale. Then it's ghost bunnies, robot cyborg bears and moon people in the classic children's book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrations by Clement Hurd.

S01 E02 • Goodnight Moon ft. California Blonde Ale

April 14, 2019 17:17 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

We explore Eel River Brewing Company and sample their California Blonde Ale. Then it's ghost bunnies, robot cyborg bears and moon people in the classic children's book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrations by Clement Hurd.

Se01 Ep01: The Very Hungry Caterpillar ft. Aloha Sculpin Hazy IPA

April 06, 2019 17:50 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MB

On our pilot episode we review Ballast Point's fantastic hazy IPA, Aloha Sculpin. Then it's orphans, portion control and negative body images as we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by American author and illustrator Eric Carle.     

S01 E01 • The Very Hungry Caterpillar ft. Aloha Sculpin Hazy IPA

April 06, 2019 17:50 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MB

On our pilot episode we review Ballast Point's fantastic hazy IPA, Aloha Sculpin. Then it's orphans, portion control and negative body images as we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by American author and illustrator Eric Carle.