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 many who have been less fortunate, so he has made it his mission to raise $10,000 in partnership with Team With a Vision, a team of runners and supporters who raise money for the visually impaired by participating in the Boston Marathon.

We talk about Brian’s road to becoming Head Brewer at Tradition Brewing Company beginning with his initial love for craft beer which began while stationed in Germany and then discuss a few of the out-of-the-ordinary beers he brews, cans, designs, and taps all on-premise. You may be surprised by some of his creations!

Check out this episode to learn how you can support an amazing cause by drinking delicious beer.

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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 - Samsung Galaxy Note 20
• We are one step closer to having RCS on all Android phones
• Windows’ Blue Screen of Death is now… black.
• UFC’s controversial Heavyweight interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane
• Dustin Poirier thinks Conor McGreggor “reeks of insecurity”
• Rashad Evans’ potential return to boxing vs. Logan Paul
• The Witcher: Monster Slayer AR video game
• Microsoft XCloud now available on iOS and iPad OS

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Windows 11 has been officially announced by Microsoft, giving us a look at additional details of the software, and we both have some serious reactions to decisions that were made. Windows is departing from some of its defining characteristics - hear our thoughts on it. Beyond Windows 11, we talk about the Pentagon’s UFO/UAP report, the return of Fedor to MMA, a new VR mini golf game and more!

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:30 Talkin’ Tech
39:19 UFC Shenanigans
55:33 Gaming Grind
01:13:36 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs

This week’s topics:

• The Official Announcement & Details of Windows 11
• Reactions to Windows 11 Features 
• Would You Use Android Apps on Windows?
• What the Pentagon’s Report on UFOs/UAPs Means for Us 
• The Return of Fedor Emelianenko to MMA with Bellator
• Kevin Lee’s New Head Tattoo and Why He Did It
• A New VR Minigolf Game, “Walkabout Mini Golf” Coming to Steam
• The Ginger’s Goldmine of a Pokemon Card Collection

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The Pentagon’s Report on UFOs/UAPs
 

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Are we on a path to all software becoming one? Windows 11 has leaked and there are a lot of features that are very reminiscent of macOS, and The Beard is rallying an uprising. We talk about what’s new, plus more details around Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode, the news of Max Holloway’s injury, and a just-announced boxing matchup between Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort (wut?). 

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:31 Talkin’ Tech
28:53 UFC Shenanigans
44:51 Gaming Grind
01:01:17 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs

This week’s topics:

• The Windows 11 Leak
• Google Chat’s Update and Release to Everyone
• Max Holloway’s Injury and Fight Delay
• Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov - What’s Next at Heavyweight
• More Details Revealed About Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Mode
• A New Co-operative Survival Sandbox Game, Wizard With a Gun

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• New Windows 11 Startup Sound

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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-Offs

This week’s topics:

• Android 12’s Color Changing UI
• Biggest New iPhone Features in iOS 15
• Nick Diaz’s Return to the UFC
• Quick thoughts on UFC 263
• Global Battle.net Crossplay
• Details of Overwatch Crossplay
• Petition to save Nuclear Winter in Fallout 76

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• Android 12 Beta Review via Ars Technica
• iOS 15 Features
• Details of Overwatch Crossplay - How Does Overwatch Crossplay Work
• Sign the Fallout 76 Nuclear Winter Petition

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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
• UFC 262 Recap
• Cory Sandhagen v. TJ Dillashaw Rescheduled
• $120M Lawsuit Filed by Floyd Mayweather
• What Would Make the Perfect Man Cave?

Google Pixel 6 Render Leaks

Android 12 First Impressions by The Verge

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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 region of the United States. Though the craft beer scene was on the rise, the number of local ingredient suppliers was scarce, and such was the inception of Murphy & Rude Malting.

Check out the episode to learn why malt matters in craft beer, how Murphy & Rude steeps and roasts their malt, what happens when mistakes are made, where the demand for new styles of malt comes from, and how important local collaboration is to their business.

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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. 

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The “I Know Nothing About Beer” Podcast

Dad Domesticus on Instagram

Ballad of a Father's Pain on YouTube

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