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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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00:32:34

507: De-extinction and Dire Wolves

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/24

P&C drink and review a blonde ale from the Brookeville Beer Farm, then discuss the process of de-extinction -- bringing animals back from the graves of history. Using DNA from dire wolf fossils from 13,000 and 72,000 years ago, Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought the dire wolf back from extinction. What they really did was edit the genes of a gray wolf to look a little more like a dire wolf. The pups -- Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi -- are white and a little large, but they're not

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00:35:15

506: Have judges become tyrants?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/22

P&C drink and review an excellent Scottish ale from Bellhaven, then discuss judicial tyranny. Judges have a legitimate role in checking the power of Congress and the president. But can that power be taken too far? Recently we've had a rash of "universal injunctions" against the Trump administration. Is that a proper use of judicial power, or have they taken it too far? It seems that Congress has become irrelevant. The president and the courts legislate while Congress has hearings

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00:36:48

505: The real Snow White controversy

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/16

P&C drink and review a special Stout from Guinness then discuss the controversy over Snow White. No, not that one. The boys start off with a comparison of the Disney version of the story with the version from the brothers Grimm. Disney filed off some of the rough edges. They also discuss Tolkien's dislike of Disney, and why. They examine the role of fairy tales, and whether it's right to dial things back for the kids. Late in the show they also discuss "Snow Woke" with Rachel

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00:40:36

504: Why are liberals so okay with violence?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/11

In this provocative episode, Pigweed and Crowhill explore a troubling question: Why does the modern political left seem so comfortable with violence? From vandalism and verbal threats to outright attacks on political opponents, the boys examine real-world examples -- from keyed Teslas and firebombed dealerships to violent rhetoric at rallies and social media.They also take a philosophical turn, asking what might be going on psychologically and morally. Is victimhood being used as a moral loophole to

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00:46:36

503: "Wrestling with Jordan Peterson's God," a review

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/07

The boys drink and review Bitburger, a German Pilsner, then discuss Crowhill's book about Jordan Peterson's religious views, and what we can piece together of his religious journey. Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist who broke onto the public scene after Canada decided to tell people how they can and can't speak. He wasn't having any part of it. Part of Peterson's mystique is his very public struggle with religious questions. His recent book, "We Who Wrestle

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00:47:59

502: The Wasteland by T.S. Eliot. What the hell is...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/04

With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review a Mexican lager, then dive into one of the most obscure and incomprehensible poems on the planet. Eliot’s The Waste Land is one of the most important -- and most confusing -- poems of the 20th century. The poem includes fragmented voices, obscure references, and a bleak vision of modern life. What exactly was Eliot trying to say, and why has this chaotic mess of a poem endured for over a hundred years?In this episode, we dig into the madness:Why

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00:29:06

501: Should the United States lay claim to the Arctic

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/03

The boys drink and review Sun Camp by Dewey Beer Company, then discuss the potential strategic reasoning behind Trump's threatening statements towards Canada and Greenland. The boys react to a LinkedIn post that flips your mental map of the world — literally. What if you looked at the globe from the top down? Suddenly, the Arctic isn’t a frozen afterthought, it’s the new front line.❄️ Is climate change turning ice into opportunity? As the Arctic melts, it opens up shipping lanes and exposes a

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00:38:54

500: Nonprofits and NGOs

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/04/01

The boys drink and review "Pub Ale" from Black Abbey Brewery, then discuss nonprofits and non-governmental organizations. What does "nonprofit" really mean? Does that mean nobody's making any money? Hardly. Governments love to outsource shady operations, and nonprofits are often the cover. In this video, we expose how the nonprofit and NGO world isn’t always the virtuous, do-gooder space it pretends to be. From political manipulation to financial shell games, we dig into how

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00:23:36

499: Why you should go to church (even if you don't...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/26

No, this isn’t a sneaky conversion attempt. You can be a full-blown skeptic and still get a ton of value out of going to church (or any place of worship). In this light-hearted, irreverent, and maybe a little provocative video, we lay out the reasons why showing up on Sunday might actually be good for you—even if you don’t believe in God or a word of the sermon.We’re talking real-life benefits like:✅ Getting over yourself in a world obsessed with self-esteem✅ Hearing actual moral instruction (not

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00:48:33

498: 1984 vs. Brave New World: Which Dystopia Are We...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

2025/03/21

Are we being controlled by fear or by pleasure? The boys drink and review an imperial pilsner, then discuss the contrasting visions of the future by Orwell and Huxley. P&C explore the strange relevance of 1984 and Brave New World -- from constant surveillance, censorship, and thought control, to mindless entertainment, dopamine addiction, and emotional infantilization. Both dystopian visions offer chilling insights into modern society. We break down the contrasting methods of control:

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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...

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill ·

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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