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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (2020 Pulitzer Prize)

Posted on June 9, 2020April 19, 2022 by Jimmy

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Due to recent events, this week the Drunk Guys discuss this year’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. They also drink more than a nickel worth of beers, including: Ultimate Beats by Finback and J Wakefield, Go Beyond by Finback, Midtown Dew and Evil Water Rainbow Sherbert by Evil Twin NYC, Social Conditioning by Collective Arts, Hazy State by Alewife, and Hoppy Lager by Five Boroughs.

NPR article about the Dozier School for Boys:
https://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162941770/floridas-dozier-school-for-boys-a-true-horror-story

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Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Ass Goblins of Auschwitz by Cameron Pierce.

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 Overstory by Richard Powers (2019 Pulitzer Prize)

Posted on September 3, 2019April 19, 2022 by Nate

This week, the Drunk Guys climb to the top of a tree to discuss The Overstory by Richard Powers. They drink Oakspire by New Belgium, Tree Tapper by Citizen Cider, Tree Water by Nod Hill, Field Study by Troegs, Resin by Sixpoint, and I Do A Lot Of Things by Mikkeller NYC.

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 the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

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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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Pulitzer Prize 1961)

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

For Episode 41 of the Drunk Guy Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys ponder Harper Lee’s perennial prize-winning classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Is this book still worth reading? Is there a book more widely read? How can this book get you out of Jury Duty? Find out, and more! The drunk guys also ponder White Rascal by Avery, Yellow Belly by Omnipollo, Old Engine Oil by Harviestoun, Black by Mikkeller, and Where You Stand by Bronx Brewery.

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 as we read Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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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.

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 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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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

Join the Drunk Guys Book Club 2018 Reading Challenge

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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.

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 Road by Cormac McCarthy.

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