Mike – The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (Short Story Month)

Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys are shocked to read The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin. They are even more surprised by their beer selection, including: Good Fortune by Common Roots Brewing Company and Fudge by Dugges Bryggeri.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

May is short story month, so the Drunk Guys are reading 31 Short Stories in 31 Days. Join us tomorrow for The Diaries by Adam and Eve by Mark Twain.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Conner (Short Story Month)

Posted on May 10, 2019May 11, 2019 by Mike

Failing to find a good excuse stop the madness of a new Short Story for each day in Short Story Month, the Drunk Guys read A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Connor. While discussing the world’s worst grandma, they wash it down with Detour by Uinta Brewing and Psycho Killer by Finback Brewery.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

May is short story month, so the Drunk Guys are reading 31 Short Stories in 31 Days. Join us tomorrow for The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (Short Story Month)

Posted on May 2, 2019May 27, 2019 by Mike

Continuing their rock-headed plan to read a different short story for each day of Short Story Month, the Drunk Guys return to discuss The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. While discussing the influence of the story and its meaning, they get (metaphorically) stoned with Shake from the Boulder Beer Company and God Complex from the Resident Culture Brewing Company.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

May is short story month, so the Drunk Guys are reading 31 Short Stories in 31 Days. Join us tomorrow for Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe (Short Story Month)

Posted on May 1, 2019May 27, 2019 by Mike

For the month of May the Drunk Guys are embarking on their most ambitious project yet: to read a different short story for each day in the month of May and pair each with some delicious craft beers.

To start this frighteningly difficult challenge, the Drunk Guys read The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe. While discussing the reliability of the narrator, wonky eyes, and the short story format, they sample Still Making Noise by Singlecut Beersmiths and Heinous a collaboration between Finback Brewery and Mikerphone.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

May is short story month, so the Drunk Guys are reading 31 Short Stories in 31 Days. Join us tomorrow for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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War and Peace (and 16 Imperial Stouts) by Leo Tolstoy

Posted on April 30, 2019April 19, 2022 by Mike

For this very special episode, the Drunk Guys embark on their longest campaign to date when they discuss War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. To match this epic book, 16 Imperial Stouts battle it out Imperial March Madness style. The combatants: Marshal Zhukov by Cigar City, Even More Candy Bars 1 by EvilTwin NYC, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie by Decadent, Rainbow Cookie by Finback, Mouth Full of Gold Teeth by Interboro, Ten Years of Hugs by Half Acre, Hunter by 18th Street Brewery, Some People are Immune to a Good Banana Stout by Eviltwin NYC, OG Estate by Mikkeller NYC, Wretched by Finback, Iron Orchid by Fifth Hammer, Fudge by Dugges, Imperial Biscotti Chili Break by EvilTwin, Jadda! by Finback, Retribution by DuClaw, and Prodigal by Perennial Artisan Ales. Who will conquer them all? Listen to find out!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

May is short story month, so the Drunk Guys are reading 31 Short Stories in 31 Days. Join us tomorrow for our first short story, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

Posted on April 16, 2019June 7, 2022 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys give up not drinking for lent and read Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore for Easter. They also drink enough beer to raise the dead, including: Future Glow by Burlington Beer Co., Follow Me by 14th Star Brewing, Resilience by Sierra Nevada, Goody 2 Shoes by Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing, True Believer by Standard Cider Company, and See Translation by Industrial Arts and Far Yeast Brewing.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Posted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys hike to an indian burial ground for beer when they discuss Pet Sematary by Stephen King. Their old beer even comes back for them, including Radio Zombie Phone-In by Brewdog USA, Allagash Saison, The Cat’s Meow by Exhibit ‘A’, Soft Swerve by Captain Lawrence, Stalk by Proclamation, a Maine Mule by Maine Craft Distilling, Creatures of Magic by Burlington Beer Co., and Lobstah by Bridge and Tunnel Brewery.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we read A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Posted on March 19, 2019April 19, 2022 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys mansplain a lady book when they discuss Pride and Prejudice by Stone Cold Jane Austen. They also spend 10,000 a year on beer, including: Tickling the Ivories by Hoof Hearted, Party Crasher by LIC Beer Project, But I Digress by Springdale by Jack’s Abbey, Forevermore by Threes Brewing, I Don’t Know How to Put This but This IPA is Kind of a Big Deal by Eviltwin, and Duchesse de Bourgogne by Brouerij Verhaeghe.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we discuss Pet Sematary by Stephen King.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCort

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys promise to die for Ireland while they discuss Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCort. They also promise to die for beer, including: Guinness Draught, Landord by Timothy Taylor Brewery, Upstairs Downstairs by Mikkeller SD, Lowlife by Evil Twin, and What the Kids Want by Swiftwater.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Milkman by Anna Burns (Booker Prize 2018)

Posted on March 5, 2019April 19, 2022 by Mike

This week, the Drunk Guys go off while discussing 2018 Booker winner Milkman by Anna Burns. They also explode with enthusiasm for this week’s beers, including: Birthday Bomb by Prairie Artisan Ales, Juice Bomb and Nelson Bomb by Sloop Brewing, Celtic Fury by DuClaw, Red Button by Barrier, and White Wine Barrel Ages Sour Wench by Ballast Point.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also happy to announce being part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer Podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we discuss another St. Patrick’s Day book, Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCort.

Check out the Top Five Fantasy Books and Series for Book Clubs. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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