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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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00:49:43

497: Maryland is a lovely state with horrible politics

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/21

The boys drink and review an IPA from Lost Rhino, then discuss the distressing direction of the state of Maryland. It's as if Maryland wants to follow all the most disastrous liberal policies they can find. Pigweed and Crowhill review problems with our horrible governor, stupid new laws and taxes, and the general tax and spend stupidity of the state. Maryland is a deep blue state that is on its way to recession. 🔔 Subscribe for more beer reviews and interesting commentary! 💬 What do you think

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00:28:37

496: Will the Druze create a new nation in the Middle...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/19

P&C reflect on some odd facts about Lent, then discuss the possibility of a new Druze homeland in the middle east. All while drinking two Irish stouts. Pigweed starts off with some observations about St. Patrick's Day and Lent, and the amusing / horrible answers from ChatGPT. The boys also address a question in Louisiana about whether alligator is "a fish" for purposes for the Lenten fast. In the Middle East, Syria is falling apart. Long time leader / dictator Assad is gone, but it

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00:30:39

495: Is Anarchism the same as Anarchy?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/13

The boys drink and review Crowhill's Extra Special Bitter, then discuss the philosophy of anarchism and how it's different than anarchy. Hobbes (see episode 487) believed that the life of man in the state of nature is so horrible that no matter how bad the sovereign is, he's better off under the sovereign than not. Anarchists take the opposite view -- that men can and do cooperate, and we don't need rulers to oppose their coercive authority on us. P&C discuss the good aspects of

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00:23:24

494: Why does liberalism make women unhappy?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/11

The boys drink and review Gaelic Storm, an imperial red ale, then ask why, since "women's rights" have made such great strides in recent decades, women are actually less happy? According to the 2024 American Family Survey, liberal women are half as happy as conservative women. There's no greater currency in liberalhood than being a victim. Liberal women therefore feel better -- that is, they feel worse -- the more they can claim to be a victim. What causes all this? Why was

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00:43:43

493: The Viking Age: Raids, settlements, and their...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/04

With special guest Longinus, Pigweed and Crowhill drink Senate beer, then discuss the impact and popularity of Vikings. What drove the Vikings to set sail on their legendary raids? In this video, we explore the forces that pushed the Norse to leave their homelands in search of wealth, land, and glory. We begin with the infamous 793 AD raid on Lindisfarne, a brutal attack that shocked medieval Europe and marked the beginning of the Viking Age. Then, we dive into the fascinating possibility that

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00:39:27

492: Why Beowulf Still Matters: the battle of...

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2025/03/01

The boys drink and review one of Pigweed's homebrews, then discuss the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. What makes Beowulf such a timeless epic? In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we dive into the legendary Old English poem, exploring its themes of heroism, honor, and the battle between good and evil.We discuss Beowulf’s iconic fights with Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon—unpacking the deeper meanings behind these monstrous encounters. How does Beowulf reflect

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00:39:43

491: Is Elon Musk's DOGE doing more harm than good?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/25

P&C drink and review Nugget Nectar by Troegs, then (starting about 4:47) discuss the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk. The boys expected DOGE to be investigating and studying things until July of 2026. DOGE is supposed to be finding waste, fraud, abuse, and inefficiency, and it's off to a mad start, kicking down doors and taking names right from the start. So far, a handful of 20-somethings working for DOGE have found things that our professionals inspectors have

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00:36:45

490: Are liberal churches any use at all?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/23

P&C drink and review a stout from Jamaica then ask what's the point of a liberal church? Wokeism has taken over many liberal Christian denominations, with their BLM posters and LGBTlmnop flags. Why do people go to church in the first place? Usually people go to church to become a better disciple of Jesus. The liberal churches seem to have interpreted that as being uber-tolerant. Pigweed asks "but aren't churches supposed to be judgy?," and doesn't forgiveness come after

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00:28:01

489: Why does Trump like President McKinley?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/20

In this episode of the podcast, we crack open a Smuttynose "Finest Kind" IPA and dive into the fascinating life and legacy of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. Known to many as the "fourth assassinated president" alongside Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, and John F. Kennedy, McKinley’s story goes far beyond trivia night. From his heroic service during the Civil War to his transformative presidency, we explore what made him one of the most influential

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00:29:29

488: Is Joe Biden Above the Law? Will any of the...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/19

In this episode, we dive deep into the controversies surrounding Joe Biden and his family, tackling some of the most debated topics in American politics today. From Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop to allegations of corruption involving Ukraine and China, we examine the key evidence, media coverage, and political fallout that have fueled questions about accountability at the highest levels of government.We break down the sequence of events, starting with Hunter Biden’s connections to Burisma, a

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00:34:04

487: What does "Hobbesian" mean? Thomas Hobbes'...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/11

The boys drink and review a pilsner, then discuss the English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes.Hobbes is best known for his characterization of life in the state of nature as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."Pigweed sets the historical context with some dates and the very consequential events that occurred during Hobbes' life -- including the English civil war, the execution of Charles I, and the restoration.Hobbes wanted to know who gets to rule, under what circumstances, and

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00:27:17

486: Abusive Empathy and Elon's Nazi salute

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/07

The boys drink and review a robust porter then discuss "abusive empathy."Abusive empathy is when you turn empathy into a weapon or a tool to manipulate.Some examples would include ...* Telling college age kids they're too fragile to face other views* Passing kids to the next grade rather than hurting their feelings* Prioritizing emotions over facts* Infantilizing people rather than allowing them to become strong* Silencing dissent by labeling other opinions as cruel or unfeelingIt's similar to the

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00:31:15

485: Slavery Through the Ages: A Brutal History from...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/06

The boys drink and review an Irish Cream Stout from Southern Tier, then discuss slavery around the world and throughout history. From the earliest records of mankind there has been slavery. From Hammurabi, the Bible, Aristotle, records from Egypt -- slavery was assumed to be a part of life. The Bible didn't outlaw slavery, but it set limits on it. Later, we see a similar pattern in the Koran. Slavery continues into the Roman Empire, where we see several different types of slaves, from

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00:50:49

484: Trump version 2 Week One

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/02/03

P&C drink and review a dark lager from Jack's Abby Brewing then discuss week one of the Trump administration. Trump's changes are coming so fast and furious that the left and the media can't keep up. They boys start with three criticisms. 1. Trump's pardon of the violent J6 people. 2. Crowhill isn't thrilled with RFK Jr. Yes, we should question the role of Big Food and Big Pharma, but he's not sure Bobby is the right man. 3. The postponement of the TikTok ban. Then

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00:31:25

483: Are we seeing the end of western civilization?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/28

The boys drink and compare a Scotch and a Scottish ale, then discuss the end of western civilization. There are some disturbing signs. * Feminism and the destruction of gender roles * The death of masculinity * The celebration of obesity * Identity politics * The porn pandemic and OnlyFans * Replacing faith with materialism * The isolation in post-war suburbanism * Wokeness * The declining birth rate * The erosion of free speech * The crisis of meaning * Political polarization and

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00:41:25

482: Trump 2.0 Day 1: Why we're so happy Biden is gone

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/24

The boys drink a "Golden Age" cocktail and celebrate the end of the national nightmare. Are we celebrating the end of Biden / Harris, or the beginning of Trump? Let's start with the horrors of the Biden administration. Biden promised the rule of law, a return to norms, and a smooth transition. He did none of those things. He weaponized the justice department against his enemies (mostly Trump), shattered norms, and tried to sabotage Trump during the transition. Which only added to

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00:26:52

481: Two-tiered policing and the soft bigotry of low...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/22

The boys drink and review Baltimore Breakfast from Oliver Brewing, then discuss a few issues from the mail bag, including two-tier policing, the soft bigotry of low expectations, and education. MarxH8tr asked about the Notting Hill event in England and why the police didn't treat bad behavior at that event the way they would at a football game. Are we supposed to hold people to different standards based on the culture they're from? If we have to accept that people from different cultures

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00:25:51

480: Why are the rich and famous such perverts?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/17

The boys drink and review a red ale from Evo, then ask why so many of the rich and powerful seem to be engaged in some form of perversion. Are perverts attracted to positions of power, or does power and privilege create conditions that lead people into perversion? What happens when there are no consequences to your actions? What happens to your moral compass when you can cut in line, be rude, skip the bill at the restaurant, and people still think you're cool? There are so many examples of

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00:35:02

479: What's the point of the university? Have they...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/14

The boys drink and review Lucky 7 Porter from Evo, then discuss the purpose and role of universities. Why do we have so many majors in university? Why not have a basic education, then specialize at the masters and doctorate level? Early on, universities were "finishing schools for nobility." They taught how to think critically, how to communicate, how to be a cultured person, and how to fit in with the rest of European society. There is a cultural good to having an educated population, which is

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00:39:17

478: The Trump effect takes over America and the world

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/01/10

P&C drink a well-aged bourbon barrel stout from Goose Island to celebrate the general effect Trump is already having on the culture. In recent news, Mark Zuckerberg announced a big change in the way Meta will monitor and censor content. It's a huge step in the right direction. The Trump effect goes further. Before even taking office, Trump is pushing things in the right direction, including ... His approval rating is higher than it's ever been. Tucker Carlson gave a great speech about how the

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