book.record.beer

We've gone remote once again! This time we met up with Alex and Christina Rosso-Schneider, proprietors of the newly opened book store A Novel Idea in South Philadelphia. We talked local author Andrew Katz's debut novel, vampires, one cast mates brief obsession with Anne Rice, and the responsibility of the author when dealing with a traumatic subject. Later we dig into Sharon van Etten's fantastic new record "Remind Me Tomorrow," and finally we crack open some sweet, sweet nitro cans of Wake Up Dead, a Russian Imperial Stout from Left Hand Brewing.

This month we're live and remote at the specatacular comic shop Hero Complex in Manayunk, PA. We're talking Jeff Lemire's Trillium (graphic novel—a first for us!), Infinity Shred's Long Distance (record—instrumental—another first for us!), and Flying Dog's Bloodline blood orange ale (beer—you guessed it, for the first time!). Tune in to hear the dudes chat about first comics, how many infinities out of 8 infinities is enough, the perils of 7% beer, and so much more with special guest, and proprietor of Hero Complex, J.D. Korejko.

The tradition continues as the guys are graced with the presence of Franco Fiorini once more for a very special holiday episode. They dig into Dickens' seminal novel "A Christmas Carol" Weezer's collection of Christmas EP's and Sierra Nevada's incredible "Celebration Ale."

The traditions and history of the season are examined with accompaniment from some strong ales and opinions (on Weezer).

Enjoy! And all the best in 2019!

Special guest Drew Harris, lead singer of Philly-based band The Naked Sun, joins the gents to discuss Patrick DeWitt's award-winning novel "The Sisters Brothers," Shakey Graves' "Roll the Bones," and SlyFox Brewery's Mudlust coffee porter. Nick M and Drew cut the title track from Mr. Graves lo-fi masterpiece, and the boys learn something new about Nick Gregorio's relationship to Charlie Horses.

The first episode of Season 3 bring the dudes together to discuss Stephen King's debut novel "Carrie," Murder by Death's debut album "Like the Exorcist but With More Breakdancing," and Rogue Brewery's "Dead Guy Ale." Guest Tom Bannon offers some insight to the band and the guys imbibe some prosecco in celebration`.

Daniel, Nick, and Mike get down "Flamenco's Fuckin' Easy" and discover Keyboard Dan deserves his namesake.

The boys finish season 2 with a delicious and rare Double Nickel DNA Batch #3 Cascara IPA. There are not enough good things one can say about both this brewery or this delicious beer. We cannot wait to start season 3 with a return to form but are sad to see our mini cast format go. Thank you so much to everyone who has stuck with us these past couple years. Like this beer, we hope to continue offering delicious discourse, unique (guests) and some tasty (jams). Dig. And smooches.

A very special episode featuring incredible poet Fran Daulerio. The boys were invited to share in a celebration of the life of Scott Hutchison and to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention (donations went to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) at Fran's "Shouts Against the Darkness" event in Philly this past Saturday 9/22/18. They discuss Fran's book "Please Plant This Book" which features his poetry and illustrations from the late Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison. Scott passed away May 10th 2018 after a lifelong battle with mental illness. "Shouts Against the Darkness" is a poetic tribute to Scott, an artist who's work we hope you'll support or check out if you haven't already. We also hope you'll give his work with Fran a look as well.

Mike Mehalick recommends the dudes Nick Zinner's, of Yeah Yeah Yeahs fame, supergroup Head Wound City. The boys discuss the merits of anger and a rhythm section, the importance of thoughtful recommendations, the difference between playing and listening to music, and having an outlet for myriad expression.

The dudes turn the page on a wonderful new(ish) magazine (Bombus Press), and discuss the merits of trying new things. James Bezzera's script-like story "Black Market Heart" has all the makings of some self-aware satire but is it ever full-realized? Listen to one of the last 3 episodes of season 2 of Book.Record.Beer to find out!

The boys dig into some neo-soul with Shannon Shaw's solo debut, Shannon in Nashville. Notions of nostalgia, reboots, and the perpetual question of originality are covered in-depth. Daniel drops some knowledge regarding the all-star cast of the studio band on the album and Gregorio and Nick ponder what it means to be vinyl-worthy in 2018.