Brian Martin, Head Brewer of Tradition Brewing in Newport News, VA joins us this week to discuss a very special local craft beer release that supports a cause very near to his heart. ‘Beer With a Vision’ is a Hazy IPA brewed with Citra and Eldorado Hops and is releasing on 7/30/21. With the purchase of this beer, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Brian has experienced impaired vision of his own when suffering two different retina detachments, one in each eye. Though he was able to recover from these incidents, there are m ..read more

What a milestone we have reached - it’s episode 69! We did our best to keep a straight face, unsuccessfully, while talking about the latest tech UFC and video game news, including Reese’s new Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the controversial decision to promote a UFC Heavyweight interim title, and more! Come hang out with us for this monumental episode, and don’t worry, no one will judge you for laughing at inappropriate jokes.  Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:39 Talkin’ Tech 30:34 UFC Shenanigans  54:02 Gaming Grind 1:05:20 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: Reese got a new phone ..read more

This week is all about smartphone and ecosystem software updates as the Android 12 beta is out now, and iOS 15 was revealed during Apple’s WWDC event. We’re talking about the most impressive new features, thoughts on Apple being late to the party with many of their new iPhone features, and how the two softwares are inching closer together. Plus, we discuss the news of Overwatch crossplay functionality, and a petition to save the Nuclear Winter Battle Royale game mode in Fallout 76. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:37 Talkin’ Tech 23:28 UFC Shenanigans 42:40 Gaming Grind 57:53 Shoutouts & Sign-O ..read more

We’re back with a regular episode of the show, talking about what’s new in Android 12, upcoming advancements in VR, and what would make the perfect man cave! Once you listen to the episode, be sure to let us know what would make the perfect man cave for you, by dropping us a line in the comments below, or hitting us up on Instagram or Twitter! Chapters:00:00 Welcome 00:30 Talkin’ Tech 26:54 UFC Shenanigans 43:01 Perfect Man Cave 54:20 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: What’s New in Android 12 Google Pixel 6 Leaks New Microsoft VR Patent The Final (Maybe) End of Internet Explorer ..read more

Jeff Bloem is the Founder of, and Maltster at Murphy & Rude Malting in Charlottesville, VA. We had the pleasure of sitting down with him, plus Bonnie from Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery, to talk about why malt matters in craft beer. Not only in the sense of the flavor and character it creates in your beer, but also the impact using local malts has on the local economy and supply chain. Jeff is an incredibly smart guy who transitioned away from a successful career in Corporate Development, using his knowledge of supply chain management to identify a huge opportunity in the mid-atlantic reg ..read more

This week we were joined by Allan Heida, aka Al The Brewer to talk about all things craft beer, and to learn more about his podcast, I Know Nothing About Beer. We discussed our favorite styles of craft beer, the rise and fall of IPAs, some of the harder to find craft beers, trading beer, and much more! In addition to his podcast, Allan also documents his experiences as a stay-at-home dad with his Instagram page, Dad Domesticus, where he creates funny songs and more.  Check out Allan’s endeavors below! The “I Know Nothing About Beer” Podcast Dad Domesticus on Instagram Ballad of a Father's ..read more

Apple’s “Spring loaded” media event is happening today, where they are expected to announce new iMacs, new iPads, AirTags and more! We give our thoughts on these apple hardware rumors, plus debate Washington State’s decision to ban gas-powered car production by 2030, and discuss so much more in this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Talkin’ Tech 26:54 UFC Shenanigans 43:01 Gaming Grind 54:20 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: The end of gas-powered car production is near Apple’s "Spring loaded" media event expectations/rumors: New iMacs, New iPads, New Air Tags The shove that ..read more

This episode is full of comedic gold when we theorize how to pronounce macaque, the type of monkey implanted with Elon Musk’s Neuralink, enabling it to play Pong with its mind. Yes, this is a real story. We have a good laugh over this and so much more. Check out the chapters and topics for this week’s episode below! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:35 Talkin’ Tech 27:47   UFC Shenanigans 48:16 Gaming Grind 59:03  Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: Elon Musk’s Neuralink Monkey, Pager the Macaque, playing pong with his mind Biden administration intervening in semiconductor s ..read more

Kevin McElroy turned a new-found passion for homebrewing into a successful business venture when he opened Random Row Brewing in September of 2016. Since opening, Random Row has focused on brewing high-quality craft beer that makes a positive impact on the local community of Charlottesville, Virginia, winning numerous awards along the way. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin to talk about how he made the decision to open his own brewery, where he finds the inspiration behind a few of his beers, how he learned how to brew, what it’s like to be a part of the brewing community in Charl ..read more

The Russian government has their way with tech companies, and Apple hasn’t fully escaped that reality. There have been some interesting announcements recently in regard to Russian iPhone users, and an additional step they will have to take when setting up their new devices. We discuss this plus soooo much more in this latest technology podcast episode! If you want to see our reviews of Pale Fire Brewing's Loop and Lil' Belgian Tripel and the Smuttlabs Magic Beans Coffee Porter, watch the latest episode of "What'cha Drinkin'?"! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 00:31 Talkin’ Tech 26:32  UFC Shenanig ..read more