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Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Pigweed and Crowhill

You like beer, and you like conversation, right? Of course you do. Pigweed and Crowhill review a beer (sometimes their own homebrews) and discuss issues of the day. They try to break down serious issues into bite-sized chunks, and add some humor when possible. But it"s all in good fun. Just two pals chatting over a beer.

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00:38:13

538: Transhumanism part 2 and the dark side of...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/08/04

The boys drink and review 13 Eye Witness Brews then head back into the topic of transhumanism. (See episode 535.) One of the problems the transhumanist agenda needs to address is the connection between the body and the mind. Is "the mind" something that can -- even in principle -- be uploaded to a computer? Or does it have to have a body. Does the mind = the brain, or is there a non-material component. And even if the mind is entirely physical, does that mean we can upload it? The Star

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00:40:10

537: The Scopes monkey trial 100 years later

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2025/07/29

The boys drink and review Brookeville Beer Farm's Dew Point Pale Ale then discuss the 100th anniversary of the Scopes monkey trial. Called "the trial of the century," the Scopes trial pitted tradition against modernism. Due to the influence of H.L. Mencken, who covered the trial, it was one of the first big media events. It became a cultural flashpoint whose influence went far beyond the details of the case, which was the fact that John Scopes violated Tennessee law by teaching

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00:37:37

535: Transhumanism part 1: Will the future need...

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2025/07/26

P&C drink and review Beach Traffic lager from Big Oyster Brewery, then discuss the blurring lines between using technology to restore human function vs. enhancing it beyond natural limits. From bionic limbs and neural implants to nanobots, AI integration, and the terrifying implications of brain-computer interfaces, Pigweed and Crowhill ask: Are we on the verge of becoming obsolete in a world run by machines? Is humanity enhancing itself—or handing over the keys to a new digital overlord?Topics

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00:15:42

534: Does the Grain Matter? Whiskey Mysteries and...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we crack open a local amber lager and dive into a deceptively simple question about whiskey: If all distilled spirits come out clear, does it really matter what grain you start with?Crowhill shares a long-standing curiosity about the flavor differences in whiskey and what actually survives the distillation process. Pigweed joins the inquiry with wit and skepticism as we challenge the assumptions behind grain bills, barrels, and

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00:17:46

533: Oliver Anthony's rise and conflict with a...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/07/23

In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed & Crowhill, we dive into the meteoric rise and personal struggles of Oliver Anthony, the viral country-folk sensation behind Rich Men North of Richmond. From rags to Rogan, Anthony rocketed to fame with his raw, heartfelt music and humble lifestyle. But what happens to a marriage when it confronts sudden fame and fortune? In this case, it led to a divorce, and a new top hit, Scornful Woman. Did the wealth bring more pain than peace? Along the

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00:31:16

532: The Beginning of the End of Woke? | Andrew...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/07/23

In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we crack open an Amber Castle from Silver Branch Brewing and dig into Andrew Doyle’s hard-hitting new book The End of Woke: How the Culture War Went Too Far and What to Expect from the Counter‑Revolution. What we cover:* Why 15 years of “woke” may have peaked — from DEI backlash to Trump’s political re‑entry * Woke vs. Liberalism—Doyle argues woke isn’t progressive—it’s authoritarian masquerading as virtue * The rise of a

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00:34:46

531: The most fortunate generation ever (born between...

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2025/07/16

The boys drink and review a pale ale from Oliver Brewing, then bask in the fortunate timing of their births. No, we didn’t win World War II or build the postwar economy, but those of us born between 1960 and 1980 — the late Boomers and early Gen X — may have hit the generational jackpot.In this episode, we explore why we think our generation is the most fortunate of all. We were…* Too young for Vietnam, too old for TikTok* Raised in a world without smartphones — but smart enough to use them* Adults

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00:36:16

530: SCOTUS Since Dobbs: The Legal Earthquakes...

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2025/07/12

Pigweed and Crowhill drink and review Summerfest lager from Sierra Nevada, then dive into the most consequential U.S. Supreme Court decisions handed down since the Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.We explore the Court’s growing willingness to redraw the legal map on race, religion, executive power, parental rights, and the limits of judicial authority. Highlights include:Affirmative Action Implosion: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ends race-based college admissions.Free Speech vs

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00:36:13

529: Is Catholicism making a comeback?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/07/10

The boys drink and review Calaminator, Crowhill's homebrewed dopplebock, then discuss the surprising comeback of Catholicism. What is a "rad trad"? Why are young people -- particularly young men -- increasingly attracted to conservative Catholicism? "How Catholicism Got Cool" by Madeleine Kearns addresses this question. Reasons include ... * Transcendence and mystery * Giving meaning to suffering * Beauty, aesthetics, and the sacred * Structure, discipline, and tough moral

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00:29:29

528: Why beta males are a danger to society

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2025/07/05

P&C drink and review Pigweed's home-brewed pale ale, then discuss the societal danger of the so-called beta male. They react to a review by Dr. Orion Taraban of a Survivor episode that discusses the complex interactions between alpha males, beta males, and clever women. According to Dr. Taraban, the women made an alliance with the beta males to kick out the alpha males, but then the women turned on the beta males and kicked them out. How does this dynamic play out in society? Where does

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00:41:02

527: The fisherman and his wife and The two brothers:...

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2025/07/03

With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review an IPA from the Ministry of Brewing in Baltimore, then discuss some fairy tales. The two stories reviewed in today's episode ended up as #4 and #3 in a recent contest between Grimm's fairy tales. Pigweed, Crowhill, and Longinus review the stories and evaluate the imagery and messages they contain. The fisherman and his wife is a tale of avarice and a lack of contentment. The two brothers is a confusing story that seems to stitch together

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00:43:15

526: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde review

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/07/01

With special guest Longinus, the boys review a shandy from Founders, then continue their "shortcut to the classics" series with a review of Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" -- a haunting 1886 novella that ripped the mask off Victorian respectability and exposed the brutal split within human nature.Set in the same foggy, gaslit London as Sherlock Holmes, this story of duality, repression, and moral despair hit like a thunderclap on both

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00:33:29

525: CIA Mind Control & Psychic Warfare: The Secret...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/24

The boys drink and review Ballast Point Sculpin IPA then discuss CIA brainwashing. From LSD-laced cocktails in CIA-run brothels to secret psychic spy units trying to read Soviet minds, this episode dives into some of the U.S. government's most bizarre and controversial experiments.We expose the dark legacy of MK-Ultra, including mind control, psychological torture, and illegal human experimentation. Then we explore the Stargate Project and other military efforts to weaponize psychic abilities,

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00:36:36

524: The Iran-Israel war -- Nooze and Booze with P&C

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/20

The boys drink Pigweed's crazy "Iron Dome" cocktail, then continue their "nooze and booze" series with a discussion of the Israel-Iran war. Israel and Iran have been adversaries for decades. Iran loudly insists it wants to destroy Israel. They also insist they will develop a nuclear bomb. Israel calls that an "existential threat" to their regime and will not allow Iran to get the bomb. Iran has been getting closer and closer to having a nuke, so Israel preemptively

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00:24:36

523: Bring your "authentic self" to work?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/20

The boys drink and review Lost Navigator from Heavy Seas, then discuss the idea of bringing your authentic self to work. There are benefits to having different views and perspectives in the workplace -- both for the employer and for the employee. But some people think the job of the workplace is to make them feel good. To feel affirmed and comfortable. That's nonsense. And sometimes your "authentic self" is not consistent with the company's brand or mission. What if you're an

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00:32:46

522: Was there anything before the Big Bang?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/13

P&C drink and review Shiner's Ruby Redbird, then discuss the big bang and what (if anything) came before. While most scientists believe in a hot big bang, there is a lot of dispute about what happened right before that. The most well-known theory is the "singularity," and there is no "before" in that scenaio. But there are a lot of other options that scientists have considered. The boys review some of these other options and their implications. More at ...

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00:28:56

521: How will AI affect education?

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2025/06/12

P&C drink and review a robust porter from Founders, then discuss how artificial intelligence will change education -- for good and ill. Crowhill wonders why we don't yet have the self-paced education that his mother promised way back in the 70s? AI could do that, but it would be a major challenge to the current institution and would almost certainly be opposed. AI disrupts the current system in many ways. For example, the teacher can't tell if the student or AI did the homework. The

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00:27:15

520: Are car kill switches a step too far?

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2025/06/12

The boys drink and review Vixen Irish Style Red Ale by Old Bust Head, then discuss a provision from the infrastructure bill that was designed to prevent drunk driving. The mandate is that all cars after 2026 would have a system to monitor the driver to ensure he's not drunk, in which case it will shut down the car. This system would monitor the face of the driver and all conversations in the car. Who came up with this, and why isn't there more conversation about it? This law gives the

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00:31:48

519: The Future Unveiled: 8 Ubertrends Reshaping...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/05

P&C drink and review an amber ale from Nepenthe brewing, then discuss the Ubertrends shaping society. Michael Tchong’s groundbreaking 2019 book "Ubertrends: How Trends and Innovation Are Transforming Our Future" revealed eight major societal shifts that are redefining values, behaviors, and our everyday lives in 2025. From the rise of casual living and digital lifestyles to the obsession with anti-aging, wireless connectivity, and the culture of surveillance, these trends illuminate

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00:45:08

518: Can government make us all healthy again?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/06/04

The boys drink and review a light IPA, then delve into the recent assessment by the President’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. The report highlights a concerning rise in childhood illnesses and chronic conditions. From skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and neurodevelopmental disorders to mental health crises among teens, the data paints a troubling picture of America’s youngest generation.P&C explore the key factors driving this health decline, including the impact of

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