Historical Fiction – The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast

Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson

Posted on January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys drink a water house full of beer this week when they read the gigantic Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. They don’t have the code to open: Abstract Motueka Wandering into the Fog by Abomination Brewing, Dr. Jay by Round Table Brewery, and Triton by Greenport Harbor Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Posted on December 30, 2025January 5, 2026 by Jimmy

Beer is the treasure this week when the Drunk Guys read Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Their treasure map leads them to: Here Comes Santa Claws by KCBC and Threat Assessment by False Hope Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Flesh by David Szalay (Booker Prize WINNER 2025)

Posted on November 25, 2025November 24, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys are Hungary for beer this week when they read Flesh by David Szalay, the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize. They are OK with: Cream on the Inside, Green on the Outside by Other Half and Cone Juice Concentrate by Other Half and Sapwood Cellars Brewery.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Tate Bible by Andrew Tate and G Slim

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Posted on November 18, 2025January 9, 2026 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys make a beer run this week when they read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. They run for: Black Widow Cider by Original Sin, Captain We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat by Lunchbox Brewing and You Built a Time Machine Out of a DeLorean? by Lunchbox Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Flesh by David Szalay.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai (Booker Prize Shortlist 2025)

Posted on November 11, 2025November 15, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys feel less lonely with beer this week when they read The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. They feel more sunny after drinking: Hop Duos by Other Half, Can I Get a Witness by Van Ewing Brewing, and ETNYC Proudly Presents The Real Mexican Cake by Evil Twin NYC.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Seascraper by Benjamin Wood (Booker Prize Longlist 2025)

Posted on November 4, 2025November 2, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys sea how much beer they drink this week when they read Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. They scrape by with: Hiding Place by Hudson Valley Brewing and Double Mosaic Dream by Other Half Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Posted on October 28, 2025October 27, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys’ beers have a secret short life this week when they read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Could there bee any more beer? Such as: Fried Okra by Other Half and Heart Tattoo by Monkish Brewing and Root + Branch.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Charlotte’s Web by EB White

Posted on September 30, 2025September 29, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys drink Some Beer this week when they read Charlotte’s Web by EB White. Their beer is Radiant including Save the Robots by Radiant Pig Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Universality by Natasha Brown

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

Posted on August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys just can’t quit beer this week when they read Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx. They go up a mountain to find: Big Peach by Hudson North and @_natureboi by The Veil Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Moonglow by Michael Chabon

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Posted on July 22, 2025July 28, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys are raven about beer this week when they read Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. They would fight Napoleon with: Buddy System by Finback and Unfair Games by Van Ewing Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Providence by Max Barry.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also 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, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download