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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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00:41:02

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

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

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?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

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?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

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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00:31:17

517: Cheap $h!t from China: is it a good idea?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/29

The boys drink and review Howling Gale IPA from Fair Winds Brewing Company, then discuss the impact of cheap merchandise from China. We get a lot of stuff from China, which isn't necessarily bad. But there are some products -- like human or dog food -- where there are legitimate health concerns. Even some Chinese clothing can have chemicals on them that are not good for you. What are the other implications of buying all this cheap stuff? The boys discuss. More at ...

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00:38:44

516: The Intentional Destruction of the West | A War...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/28

The boys drink and review Key Brewing's Dark Slide Porter, then discuss the intentional destruction of the west. Something feels wrong, and it’s not in your imagination.In this hard-hitting episode, the boys expose the deliberate unraveling of Western civilization. From the rewriting of history to the weaponization of language, we break down how guilt, division, and ideological capture are being used to dismantle the very foundations of our culture. This isn’t drift—it’s design.Topics covered:*

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00:39:51

515: Are AI companions a good idea?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/22

The boys drink and review a double IPA from Dale's and then discuss AI companions. AI companions are coming whether we like it or not. In fact, they’re already here. Most of us already talk to our computers, even if it’s just to curse them for being clueless. So why not design machines that actually listen, respond, and understand us better?In this episode, we explore the promise and peril of AI companions. On the bright side, they’re always available, judgment-free, and never moody. They offer

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00:40:12

514: Old Popes, New Popes, and Pope Stuff

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/21

The boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew IPA, then discuss the pope news. Why does the Catholic Church have a pope, and how did that role evolve into what it is today?In this episode, we explore the theological roots of the papacy, starting with Jesus’ words: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.” We dive into the biblical and historical concept of the pope as the keeper of the keys, which is something like a divine prime minister, and the pope’s role as a visible sign of

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00:48:53

513: The strange history of Maryland

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we crack open a First State IPA and dive into the quirky and complex history of Maryland—from its colonial beginnings to its odd borders, bold flag, and surprising state symbols.Learn about:* Why Maryland has one of the most distinctive flags in the U.S.* The Catholic roots of the colony and its experiment in religious tolerance* Feuds with Virginia and Delaware that helped shape state lines* Strange land grants, early tobacco

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00:32:06

512: Lady Susan by Jane Austen

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/09

With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Dad Strength IPA, then discuss a short novel by Jane Auten as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series. After a brief review of Austen's biography, they dive into the first book Austen wrote, but one of the last to be published. Lady Susan is an epistolary novel, meaning that it's composed of a bunch of personal letters, which means you're always getting the story from the perspective of the letter writer. Susan is

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00:24:40

511: Slavery in America, tariffs, political violence...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/08

The boys drink and review Capit-Ale from Devil's Backbone, then clear out the mail bag. One reader objected to the fact that our show on slavery didn't focus on slavery in America. Which was the point. JR asked what we thought of tariffs on aluminum and steel that harm the craft beer industry. Miss Maisy asked why our show on left-wing violence didn't address conservative violence like Jan. 6 and militias. Other questions addressed judicial overreach, the sexual morality of futurist

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00:39:37

510: World Economic Forum -- curse or blessing?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/05/07

The boys drink and review The Crisp from Sixpoint brewery, then discuss the World Economic Forum. The WEF is a non-governmental organization based in Switzerland. It's famous for its annual meeting in Davos. It was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as the European Management Forum, but changed to the WEF in 1987 and expanded its mission globally. It's mission is to “improve the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional,

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00:33:41

509: Do Democrats want to win another election ever...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/30

The boys drink and review Mas Lima from Oscar Blues, then ask whether the Democrats want to win another election. They're not acting that way. In fact, the Democrats seem intent on losing even more. They've attached themselves to ideas and issues that 80 percent of the public reject, such as ... * Castrating confused children * The border and immigration* Standing up for gang members * Rejecting voter ID Democrats have latched themselves to an extreme ideology the voters reject. If they ever

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00:41:24

508: Are we living in a digital panopticon?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/29

The boys drink and review Delicious IPA from Stone, then discuss prisons, and whether we're in a digital version of one. The "panopticon" is a prison design invented by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham. The idea is that if you make prisoners feel as if they're constantly under surveillance, the prisoners will regulate themselves and the guards won't have to bang them about so much. Modern prisons have adopted some of Bentham's ideas, but so have many other institutions

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