On this week's episode, I talk about the holidays and how to get through them with your family. This week's beer is Speedway Stout from Alesmith.

Links:

• AleSmith Brewing Company
• Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout - AleSmith Brewing Company
• AleSmith Speedway Stout - Vietnamese Coffee

This week I sample Fireside Chat from 21st Amendment and talk through my thoughts on the 2016 election. Very somber episode.

Fireside Chat - 21st Amendment

Donald Trump elected President

Holiday Party with guest, Merlin Mann

It's Halloween and to celebrate I crack open a Pumpkick beer from New Belgium. This week, I talk about working from home, work/life balance and some of the gadgets and tech I use to record this podcast.

New Belgium

Pumpkick Spiced Seasonal Ale

Dads Being Dads: #134 – Feedback Loop

The Incomparable: 322: Tastes Like College

Samson CU01Pro Condenser Mic

Lightning to USB 3 Adapter

Ferrite Recording Studio [App Store link]

Six Colors - Editing podcasts on iOS with Ferrite

I ran out of beer! I did happen to have a bottle of $10 whiskey from Trader Joe's. Forget Two Buck Chuck, this is the greatest bang for the buck deal at the store. I also talk about free time, the lack of free time, becoming a new parent, maintaining friendships, and a surprise at the end.

Trader Joe's

18 Things You Didn't Know About Trader Joe's

Serious Eats taste tests Trader Joe's $10 whiskey

In this episode, I talk about sports and not letting it affect my mood, especially around my family. I'm drinking Bitter Monk from Anchorage Brewing Company.

Belgian style double IPA with Brettanomyces. this ale is aged in french oak chardonnay barrels. Brewed with Apollo, Citra, and Simcoe hops. Dry hopped in the barrel with Citra hops. Triple fermented- First in the tank with a Belgian yeast, second in french oak chardonnay barrels with brett, and finally in the bottle with a third yeast for natural carbonation.

Brees, Saints stun Chargers in final minutes for 35-34 win

Bitter Monk by Anchorage Brewing Company

Beer Advocate: 96

In this episode, I have a Goose Island IPA and talk a little about Goose Island, "selling out", and the first time I had Matilda.

I also talk about children having meltdowns and how to deal when your child has one, or see another parent who is having to deal with one.

Show notes:

What "Selling Out" Allows a Craft Brewery to Do

Goose IPA

In this first episode, I talk about why I drink craft beer. This week's beer is Hell or High Watermelon from 21st Amendment.