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Episode 288 of Beer, Blues, and BS dives into bizarre viral crime headlines, major fast-food beverage shakeups, and the real headaches of owning an EV in the upper Midwest!

Mark Kidder breaks down an unbelievable ongoing jury trial out of Las Vegas involving a tourist who allegedly pounded dozens of beers before attempting to steal a live flamingo from a casino habitat. That wild story sparks a conversation about soda industry loyalty when Doc drops breaking food-service news: KFC is cutting its historic partnership with Pepsi to switch over to Coca-Cola.

The crew also gets into practical gearhead realities as Howard Blues, LCL Geek, Mark, and Doc debate the nightmare logistics of servicing luxury vehicles and electric cars like Teslas and Lucids when the nearest authorized repair hub is hundreds of miles away in Minneapolis. Plus, the guys air out their frustrations over UND hockey ticket purchasing headaches, rabbit holes of AI hoof-trimming videos, and the latest new restaurant openings hitting downtown Bismarck and Mandan.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 10.16.26

0:00 – Intro

3:04 – What’s on Tap?

14:31 – Hockey News & Ticket Issues

25:10 – Fake Hoof Trimming Videos

30:00 – New TV Shows

34:59 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

38:40 – Playing Games with Kids

42:09 – Breaking News

46:42 – Howard Has A Limit

49:48 – Tesla Roadster Demo

57:36 – Cheap Plugs

1:00:19 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 287 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers chaotic Flathead Valley police blotters, college throwbacks, and a fiery debate over the state of modern entertainment!

Howard Blues leads another wild dive into The Blues Blotter, dissecting a unbelievable Montana report involving a driver who allegedly left $25,000 in cash, a house deed, a car title, and a 24-karat gold bar sitting on the roof of their car. That leads straight into hilarious personal stories of bizarre encounters with intoxicated strangers, along with nostalgic UND college memories of cranking dorm thermostats to 80 degrees during -70°F winter windchills.

Over at the bar, Doc sips a Mendoza Malbec out of a Lululemon wine glass, Mark Kidder samples a honey lemon light brew, LCL Geek revisits a classic Midwest pilsner, and Howard tests a spooky "Pear Scare" energy drink.

Plus, the crew tackles hot topics in pop culture—debating whether Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom is a desperate move, analyzing why modern 8-episode CGI series feel clunky compared to 26-episode classics like Star Trek: The Next Generation, and sharing updates on local fall pumpkin patch trips.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 10.2.26

0:00 – Intro

2:03 – What’s on Tap?

11:20 – Star Trek MTG

14:31 – The Blues Blotter

26:17 – Sketchy Encounters

33:27 – Flashing Lights & The Algorithm

36:16 – Winter is Coming

38:18 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

41:50 – Avengers Doomsday

45:03 – Why Modern 8-Episode TV Seasons SUCK

55:17 – MMORPGs

58:17 – Cheap Plugs

1:00:57 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 286 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers major fitness milestones, sharp pop culture hot takes, and total basement treadmill insanity!

Howard Blues blows past his original 250-mile walking goal while powering through hundreds of episodes of One Piece on the basement treadmill. That leads straight into a passionate group debate over the state of modern horror movies, as Howard, Doc, and LCL Geek call out cheap jump scares and overproduced tropes, while Mark Kidder dismisses the entire genre altogether.

Over at the bar, the guys sample an eclectic lineup featuring traditional lagers, heavy dark brews, mint chocolate liqueurs, and fruity probiotic blends. Plus, the crew looks ahead to Mark’s upcoming Halloween trip to see Metallica at the Las Vegas Sphere, reacts to the latest gaming updates in Flashing Lights, and shares hilarious workplace walkie-talkie stories from local historical events.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 10.2.26

0:00 – Intro

2:00 – What’s on Tap?

11:20 – Hot Takes and Dad Jokes

15:08 – Radio Shenanigans

16:59 – Haunted Museum Event and Other Halloween Stories

21:10 – Horror Movies

26:22 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

30:46 – Hockey News

31:31 – Metallica @ The Sphere

34:06 – Other News

38:16 – Watching Anything?

45:44 – Dad Jokes of the Week

48:22 – Cheap Plugs

52:00 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 285 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers venue showdowns, free grocery store beer, and an incredible Blues Traveler concert rant you have to hear to believe!

Mark Kidder, Doc, and Rudeboy Kyle finish off their Midwest concert tour recap with a head-to-head comparison of Des Moines vs. Omaha. The crew dives deep into the high-flying drama of Blues Traveler's set—featuring a wild harmonica fiddle solo during "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" and frontman John Popper going on a viral-worthy rant against audience signs ("signs are worse than guns!") before begrudgingly playing a rare fan request.

Meanwhile, Howard Blues takes us back in time with a December edition of The Blues Blotter, covering everything from a "grand theft helicopter" report to a mother building a paper trail against her 13-year-old, a hostile AA meeting, and a bar patron booted for refusing to tip. Plus, Rudeboy Kyle shares how he scored a free 6-pack of PBR pounders at Hy-Vee, LCL Geek fights with an AI background generator, and the guys share heartfelt final thoughts on chosen family and being present for your kids.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 9.18.26

0:00 – Intro

2:15 – What’s on Tap?

17:15 – Blues Traveler Omaha

45:30 – Thomas the Train Experience

49:09 – The Blues Blotter: Grand Theft Helicopter

56:26 – Cheap Plugs

58:29 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 284 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers chaotic storm-chasing road trips, concert venue disasters, and pure midwest comedy!

Howard Blues debuts a brand-new, bar-budget baby pink treadmill—a $20 discount buy that leaves the crew in stitches as he attempts a motorless incline walk on-air while crushing his 250-mile North Dakota fitness challenge. Meanwhile, Mark Kidder, Doc, and Rudeboy Kyle recount a wild concert road trip through "Hurricane Ames" down to Iowa, complete with blackout-level power outages, $17 sushi bento boxes, $25 golf-course parking, and a bizarre 6-minute rant from the lead singer of Blues Traveler about 1970s wine and Quaaludes.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 9.18.26

0:00 – Intro

2:43 – What’s on Tap

18:38 – Road Trip Recap

47:51 – Champipple Rant

1:00:42 – Cheap Plugs

1:04:15 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 283 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers chaotic energy, epic taste test fails, and total treadmill destruction!

Howard Blues takes the 250-mile walking challenge to the absolute limit—literally burning out his treadmill on-air with sparks and smoke after crushing over 20,000 steps. Meanwhile, metal band veteran Mike Tango drops in to talk MySpace nostalgia, viral TikTok marketing, and modern content creation.

Over at the bar, the guys hit a mind-blowing milestone: crossing 1,700 total beverages reviewed on the show! But Episode 283 brings pure craft roulette. Brother Niko faces down Liquid Death’s bizarre Peanut Butter Cup and Cinnamon Roll iced teas, Doc tackles a "downright nasty" flat watermelon vodka cocktail, LCL Geek scores a near-perfect 4.9 rating with a nostalgic Clearly Canadian, and JS brings the heat with a mango habanero hard cider.

Plus, the crew digs into 2012 radio origins, early Facebook .edu elitism, and a genius DIY project turning vintage farm hubcaps into custom clocks.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 9.4.26

0:00 – Intro

 2:21 – What’s on Tap?

24:32 – The Beer Draft

28:10 – Who is Mike Tango

34:08 – Old Social Media

36:32 – How Did Kidder Meet Tango

38:34 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

55:19 – Howard’s Walking

59:07 – Random Banter

1:05:15 – Cheap Plugs

1:06:39 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 282 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers ultramarathon ambitions, college ghost documentaries, and hilarious retro media throwbacks!

Howard Blues kicks off September by announcing a 250-mile walking treadmill challenge over two months, paving the way for a nostalgia-heavy deep dive into past creative projects. The crew uncovers the lore of "Undarh"—a massive green monster mascot from their college residence hall days—and recalls their UND campus ghost stories documentary, including a late-night research trip to the Chester Fritz Library's notorious "ghost file."

Over at the bar, the taste tests cover everything from Doc’s sweet Jack Daniel's Blackberry and ginger ale twist to Mark Kidder’s imported Korean pear ale with a bizarre label translation. Plus, Brother Niko joins with a mason jar of Lincoln tap water, LCL Geek brings an oversized 3D-printed Lego man, JS drinks shop-machine filtered water, and the team officially welcomes new guest Mike Tango (aka "Metal Thrasher") to the mix.

Finally, Mark shares highlights from his 3-hour live storm-tracking stint filling in at Hutch’s Weather, and Doc breaks news on guest-conducting the spring Allstate Choir in North Dakota!

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 9.4.26

0:00 – Intro

2:47 – What’s on Tap?

21:59 – Hutch’s Weather

25:41 – Doc in North Dakota

28:10 – The Lore of UNDarh

32:53 – UND Ghost File

36:53 – Film Projects and Com Classes

46:10 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

54:37 – Enter the Metal Thrasher

56:50 – Cheap Plugs

59:39 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 281 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers spicy kitchen payback, high-tech Vegas news, and an abrupt system crash you won't want to miss!

Howard Blues recounts a legendary story about how nuclear-level jalapeño poppers became his ultimate weapon against a freeloading housemate—sparking a fierce debate on spice limits and JS's upcoming batch of homemade salsa.

At the bar, the reviews hit extreme highs and rock-bottom lows. Doc scores big with a high-gravity canned cocktail, while Mark Kidder faces a "No Frills" pilsner so bad it leaves an immediate coating on his tongue. Plus, the guys react to the sudden closing announcement of a major Vegas production at the Wynn, spot local landmarks in American Truck Simulator, and get hit with a forced Windows update right as the episode wraps up.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 8.21.26

0:00 – Intro

2:21 – What’s on Tap?

20:40 – Spicy Cookies

23:57 – The Love of Spice

35:37 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

43:18 – Awakening

47:21 – RIP Hayden

51:44 – Push Bumpers

54:25 – Howard’s Memory

56:44 – Flashing Lights

1:03:38 – Cheap Plugs

1:07:55 – Final Thoughts

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09:21

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Episode 280 of Beer, Blues, and BS kicks off "Kombucha Appreciation Month" with live mechanic work, wild crime stats, and classic Midwest banter!

JS joins the call live from the shop, turning wrenches on a project car while giving an update on his new mechanic job. Between power tool noises and nostalgia for 90s car chimes ("your door is ajar"), JS leads a side-by-side porter comparison, pitting a non-alcoholic Black Butte Porter against a questionable 2.5-year-old aged porter that completely crashed out.

Meanwhile, Howard Blues breaks down official South Dakota Highway Patrol data from the Sturgis Bike Rally—including price gouging complaints, DUI stats, and an investigation into a Buffalo Chip bar security altercation. Over in The Blues Blotter, the team uncovers Flathead Valley chaos involving a stolen gallon of milk, fairground traffic fights, and another appearance by "Jimothy" the raccoon.

Plus, Mark Kidder calls for more audience feedback on "Kidder's Log," Doc demonstrates the marble safety cap on a Japanese Ramune soda, and JS shares highlights from a Chicago trip featuring an epic cocktail lineup at the hotel bar.

On Tap This Episode:

Recorded: 8.21.26

0:00 – Intro

2:39 – What’s on Tap?

20:14 – Hutch’s Weather

21:34 – Kidder Needs Howard’s Help

29:53 – Blues Blotter: Sturgis 2026

51:39 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

58:40 – Is Doc Prepared?

1:02:39 – Cheap Plugs

1:06:36 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 279 of Beer, Blues, and BS goes live from the entertainment capital of the world as Mark Kidder broadcasts straight from Las Vegas!

Mark checks in from the neon lights to break down his ultimate fan experience at Star Trek Las Vegas 2026, celebrating 60 legendary years of the iconic franchise. From showing off exclusive, hard-to-find convention merch and detailing his high-end fine dining escapades along the Strip to sharing unforgettable moments from the convention floor, Kidder brings the full Vegas energy to the episode.

Expect plenty of late-night laughs, unexpected surprise guests popping in, and the grand return of LCL Geek to join in on the 60th-anniversary sci-fi festivities!

Recorded: 8.10.26

0:00 – Intro

3:04 – What’s on Tap?

10:19 – Kidder’s STLV 2026 Recap

23:24 – Kidder’s Log 2026

31:16 – Summer Trips

39:35 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

44:29 – More on STLV 2026

48:44 – JS Arrives

51:36 – Fishy Snacks

1:04:18 – The Rio and Burlesque shows

1:08:39 – Dry Heat and Hell's Kitchen

1:11:10 – What’s on Tap? Round 3

1:33:43 – Vegas Helicopter Tours

1:38:05 – Talking About the Rio

1:51:04 – Cheap Plugs

1:54:30 – Final Thoughts

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