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A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (Pulitzer Prize 1981)

Posted on January 24, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 28 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast we read John Kennedy Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces. While discussing the highlights and history of this acclaimed farce, we drink a foolish amount of beers including Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Abita’s Big Easy IPA, Flying Dog’s Family Drama, Weyerbacher’s Blithering Idiot, and Grey Sail’s Pour Judgement.

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Join us next week when we read The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

Also, check out our articles about science fiction book club discussion questions and how to read 100 books a year. Look for an update on our progress next week!

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted on January 9, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In episode 26 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys tackle Animal Farm by George Orwell. Find out the many ways Animal Farm is about the Russian Revolution and if Orwell’s judgement about the Russian Revolution applies to almost all revolutions. The Drunk Guys imbibe far too many Animal Farm related beers, including Tooth and Claw, Dawn of the Red, Double Dog, Boxer’s Revenge, and Farm to Barrel Peach.

Join us next week when we read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder.

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The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Pulitzer Prize 1953)

Posted on January 3, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 25 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys discuss The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway. What does the sea stand for? Why do schools assign this book? Why does anyone like Hemingway? During this episode the Drunk Guys drink far too many nautical themed beers, including Fishtale Vicious Circle, Whale’s Tail Pale Ale, Harbor Ale, Jaguar Shark and three flavors of Ballast Point Sculpin.

Next Week: Animal Farm by George Orwell

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon (Pulizter Prize 2001)

Posted on November 15, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 18 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the drunk guys drink beer while talking about The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. How are the main character’s lives a little like a comic book? Why does Joe always want to escape? What exactly is a Golem? The perfect beers for this book include Brooklyn Defender IPA and Hop Manna IPA from Shmaltz Brewing.

Join us next week when we read Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling.

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1984 by George Orwell

Posted on October 18, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

In this week’s extra long Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, we deep dive into George Orwell’s iconic 1984. While drinking three different Rebel IPAs from Sam Adams and Founders Brewing’s Dissenter 2014, we discuss the legacy of the novel, how much Orwell predicted correctly, Norway (for barely explicable reasons), surveillance, and perhaps not surprisingly a certain world leader who is very active on social media. All these thought crimes, and more!

Join us next week when we read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (Pulitzer Prize 2017)

Posted on September 20, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 10 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast we discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. What real historical events was Colson Whitehead writing about in this fictional story? What was the real underground railroad like and how does it compare to this book? Why in the book is there an actual railroad actually underground?

For Underground Railroad beer we drink Otherside IPA from Greenport Harbor Brewing and Liberty Ale from Anchor Brewing.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we read The Snowman by Jo Nesbo.

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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (Pulitzer Prize 2008)

Posted on August 22, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

In this Episode of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, we discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. We tackle the hard hitting questions, like “What’s the Fukú americanus?” “Who does the fukú effect the most?” “Why is Oscar so fat and nerdy?” and “Who is the real main character of the book?” among others.

To go along with this tropical-themed episode, we drank two delicious summer beers from Flying Dog Brewery (sponsor us!) called Fever Dream and Tropical Bitch as well as Romantic Chemistry from Dogfish Head.

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Join us next week when we read The Road by Cormac McCarthy.

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Posted on August 16, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 5, the Drunk Guys discuss Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We ask, “Is George a good friend?” “Why is Curly’s wife such a tart?” and, “Why is this book good for students?”

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

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The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger

Posted on July 18, 2017April 19, 2022 by Mike

Welcome to the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, where books aren’t just for school, book clubs aren’t just for women, and beer makes everything better. Each week, the Drunk Guys tackle a famous book while drinking craft beer matching the book, characters, themes, etc.

In our inaugural episode, we read a book you (probably) read in high school, The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. Is Holden a bitch? Should everyone read this book in high school? Is it different reading it as a kid than as an adult? (spoiler: yes) To match the book, we drink some Not Your Father’s Ginger Ale, and some beer you probably drank in high school, Bud Heavy and Lemonade Four Loko.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we read The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Also, check out our articles about science fiction book club discussion questions and how to read 100 books a year.