Brew Chatt

This episode has the three funny ladies that make of The Feral Hogs Comedy Tour in the studio. Hilliary Begley, Bridgette Martin, and Ari Kobler. They’re telling us all about their tour, where you can catch it, and we all give a solid college try at playing the illustrious Australian instrument… the didgeridoo. All while drinking a few ciders, a little bit of whiskey, and we try to push some beers that we thought they’d like onto them.

As the first episode of 2020, we put up our late retrospective of 2019. Ian Sharpe and Scott Samuels join and we break down some of the gains and losses of the beer industry and some of our favorite movies of both 2019 and the decade. We talk about how streaming services stepped up their game in the 20-tens, how it was the age that we stepped into a mild future, and how 3 major franchises ended this past year. We’re also drinking a few beers that Jared brought back from Maryland, and we’ve got several stouts Riverside sent our way.

We’ve got Brady Effler joining for this episode to give a SPOILER FILLED review of Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. But what started out as a review of Episode 9 eventually turned into a great discussion and review of the full scope of the trilogy of trilogies. We found it hard to really discuss the newest installment without thoroughly discussing what is now the Star Wars ennealogy.

Long-time friend of Tanner’s, Parker Allen, comes by along with local musician, Lon Eldridge, to drink a few Belgian Beers. They’re discussing Belgium, Tono Brewing, Chattanooga’s sister city, the hop exchange program, and import and export laws dealing with alcohol.

Local comics Natasha Ferrier, Ethan McFall, & Elijah Craan join in on this show after a long day of helping Tanner construct the awards for the upcoming Donnies. It was a long day covered in paint, so they decided they needed a few beers to chill right on down. They’re drinking some Westbrook Brewing, some Trim Tab, and more. All while talking about Kumail Nanjiani’s new Marvel bod, New Belgium selling to Lion Little World Beverages, and Natasha and Ethan talk about their experience meeting Dave Chappelle.

Tanner and Ian discuss the finale to HBO’s The Watchmen. Yes, there’s probably a season 2, yes we see dong, and yes it was solid. But there were still a few gripes, but not the typical gripes you would get from super fans. It was a great season overall and it’s been a blast having these after-shows, alas the end is nigh. So go finish the season and come back here to see exactly what’s what and maybe have a beer after one hell of a ride with one of the best TV series of this past year.

Bridgette Martin brought back some beers from Cincinatti, Chris Hill joins in, and as usual, it’s a great time. They also discussion Ballast Point getting sold (again) to Kings and Convicts in Chicago, a sour beer a day may be great for your health, and the upcoming Donnie Awards.

The penultimate episode is here. Tanner, Ian Sharp, and Ryan Darling break down what has quickly become one of the best TV shows of this decade. Dr. Manhattan is finally revealed, eggs are cracked, pools are walked, and babies created. Come one come all, and “get the fuck up off the pool.” Join in breaking down the last episode before the finale.

The Nekkid Bois aka the guys from Naked River Brewing swing by with several of their tasty brews to drink and talk about all the things. They’re drinking some of Terrapin’s Reserve White Chocolate Moo Hoo, and Main Beer Company’s Another One IPA. They’re sipping and chatting about everything from Mainx24, new FTC rules for beer influencers, off flavors, and more.

There were a ton of answers in these two episodes of HBO’s Watchmen. SPOILERS, be sure to watch the show first or just ruin it for yourself. Your call.