Your “Final Day of the Beer Selling Season” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

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Today is the last day of the regular season at The Nat, so forgive me if the preview is short. I'm excited because people will be throwing their unused gift certificates at us, and the kegs we don't drain we drink! I'm taking a cab home because I anticipate being

“Dingers, Dingers!” Your Monday Evening HR Derby/ANW Open Thread

Senor Weaselo - July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

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(The terrifying truth, of course, was the steroids.) And now, I think it's the news! NFL News Only 59 days until football! Real football! That counts in the standings! 24 days until I Can't Believe It's Football, the Hall of Fame Game! And 12 days until the first team's first practice! (That would

Commentist Beer Barrel: Boots on the Ground – San Diego International Beer Festival 2017

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers - June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Ladies, Gentlemen and Beings of Inconceivable Horror, welcome to yet another guest edition of the Beer Barrel without Make It Snow. I am Low Commander of the Super Soldiers and much like Mattingly's sideburns, you just can't get rid of me. But fear not, for I have an extra special edition

Your “It’s Only the Unofficial Start of Summer, It’s Still Good!” Memorial Day Open Thread

Senor Weaselo - May 29, 2017May 29, 2017

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Seriously, I can't be the only one miffed, nay, irked, that the Stanley Cup Final goes in June at this point. In what world is there ice in fucking June? Other than, you know, the Southern Hemisphere since it's winter there. (For what it's worth, I also have beefs with

Request Line: The Afterlife

DFO radio

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly - May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

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INT. RECORDING STUDIO – DAY A pair of radio professionals are standing in front a large piece of electronic equipment. The large piece of electronic equipment is visibly excited, no I don't know how to show that onscreen you're supposed to be some big hotshot director, you figure it out. PRODUCER: All

Your “Poor Poor Pitiful TAWMMMY” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

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NFL News: LeGarrette Blount has signed a one-year deal with the Eagles. Because the Patriots tendered him as a UFA before May 9, using an obscure rule Belichick is famous for finding, the Patriots will end up getting a compensatory pick from the Eagles in next year's draft. Lots of Eagles

Your “I Got Some Money ‘Cause I Just Got Paid” Saturday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 6, 2017May 6, 2017

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Today turned out better than it was supposed to, because I didn't get rooked into going to my eldest niece's ballet recital - those bunhead moms are fucking lunatics, and the girls all look like their makeup guns were set to "whore". Also, I didn't have to babysit the youngest two while

“It’s All Gone Wrong, Pete & John” – The Seahawks Try To Bolster Their Lines (Part 4)

Extra Nerdy

Beerguyrob - April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

Ext. Dane County Regional Airport, Madison WI. Pete Carroll & John Schneider have just landed after a regional airline flight from Chicago. John Schneider: Dammit Pete, why do we have to keep taking these regional airlines? They never have a proper beverage cart. Pete Carroll: John, as we've discussed, very few state schools

[DFO] So Cal Meetup: The Bruery

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers - December 14, 2016December 15, 2016

Because we apparently cannot get enough of each other, the [DFO] So Cal branch will be sponsoring a field trip to one of the area's finest brewers of beer, known simply as The Bruery. The Bruery has been featured twice in the Beer Barrel, and although I have not personally

“Paying For Dinner & Drinks But No Kiss Goodnight” – A Walking Dead Recap

Beerguyrob - December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

The warning on that gate seems like a motto for the season, doesn't it? This week: Multiple characters! In multiple storylines! A 90-minute episode! Finally, has "The Walking Dead" emerged from its mediocrity and embraced the light?! Nope. I'm going to freely admit that I watched bits of the episode during commercials (and Earl

“Forget The Fireworks Factory, Blow The Whole Damn Thing Up” – A Walking Dead Recap

Beerguyrob - November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Man, I don't even know anymore... He's dead; get over it. Thanks to Seamus for covering last week while I was off doing research for the site. [That reminds me - I have to file an expense report with DFO's accountant; I hope she accepts empty cups as receipts.] This week's The Walking

Your Rick Grimes-Free Walking Dead Recap

Beerguyrob - November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

There's a saying: The pessimist looks down and loses his head. The optimist looks up and loses his footing. The realist looks forward and adjusts his path accordingly. -- King Ezekiel A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it. -- K, "Men in Black" I skipped