Geek:30 Happy Hour | Celebrating Geek Culture and Craft Beer

Geek:30 Happy Hour | Celebrating Geek Culture and Craft Beer

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  • G30 68: Get Your Body Beach Ready With VR!

    Alex and JoJo share a fart! 


    Well... JoJo shares one with Alex... Who doesn't seem very excited about it. 


    The Duo bring on Emergence IBA, a local craft brew from Bad Wolf Brewing Company in Manassas:
    https://www.badwolfbrewingcompany.com/beer


    Then they talk: 


    Anheuser Busch Purchases Wicked Weed Brewing:
    https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-purchase-wicked-weed-brewing


    Game Developer Loses 50 lbs playing VR:
    http://www.pcgamer.com/how-one-man-lost-over-50-pounds-playing-a-vr-game/?utm_content=bufferb5616&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb


    Facebook shuts Oculus VR movie studio:
    http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39816382

    And for some inexplicable reason, Alex tries to quiz JoJo on Zelda games that were released on Gamboy. 
    Seriously! Who makes an online quiz about Zelda and only asks about the Gameboy titles!? 
    I'm not bitter! YOU'RE bitter! Shut up! 

    And finally, Episode 68's G30 Question of The Week: 
    What topics should Alex quiz JoJo on? 

    Be nice people. I'm your friendly, neighborhood, Jolly Ol' JoJo. 
    I do not know Quantum Physics. 
    (I had to look up "Quantum" to make sure I spelled it right... o_O) 


     


    -Cheers!

    1 hr 8 min
  • G30 67: Our Founding Imbibers

    What if you could drink your dessert? 


    Southern Tier has discovered a way to make you enjoy thin mints in beer form! At 10%ABV no less! Yay! 

    Southern Tier Thick Mint

    http://www.stbcbeer.com/thick-mint/



    While enjoying this amazing brew, Alex and JoJo touch on the follwoing subjects: 

     

    Our Founding Fathers loved beer too! 

    http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/food-culture/beer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=beer&utm_campaign=content_estate

    Bionic Eye isn't just Sci-Fi anymore:

    http://eyeborgproject.tv

    The theory of Stan Lee as The Watcher is confirmed by Marvel!

    https://www.inverse.com/article/30919-marvel-stan-lee-cameos-uatu-mcu-avengers

     

    Plus, Episode 67's G30 Question of The Week: 

    Which Dead Person Would You Have A Drink With? 



    -Cheers!

    1 hr 6 min
  • G30 67: Our Founding Imbibers

    What if you could drink your dessert? 

    Southern Tier has discovered a way to make you enjoy thin mints in beer form! At 10%ABV no less! Yay! 


    Southern Tier Thick Mint


    http://www.stbcbeer.com/thick-mint/




    While enjoying this amazing brew, Alex and JoJo touch on the follwoing subjects: 


     


    Our Founding Fathers loved beer too! 


    http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/food-culture/beer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=beer&utm_campaign=content_estate


    Bionic Eye isn't just Sci-Fi anymore:


    http://eyeborgproject.tv


    The theory of Stan Lee as The Watcher is confirmed by Marvel!


    https://www.inverse.com/article/30919-marvel-stan-lee-cameos-uatu-mcu-avengers


     


    Plus, Episode 67's G30 Question of The Week: 


    Which Dead Person Would You Have A Drink With? 



    -Cheers!

    1 hr 6 min
  • G30 66: The Intersection of Route 50 and HWY 66

    There's ALWAYS traffic on 66. 

     

    ALWAYS. 

     

    Alex and JoJo welcome returning guest, Diddi! 


    The trio try a beer from a brewery in Maryland. 

    Ocean City Brewing Company Route 50 American Pale Ale

    https://ocbrewingcompany.com/pages/our-beers-on-tap

     

    Then they proceed to talk about a new Netflix Original... Carmen Sandiego!:

    http://io9.gizmodo.com/its-official-carmen-sandiego-is-getting-her-own-animat-1794419902

     

    Pico Brewing Kit from Kickstarter (Article presented by Pedro!):

    https://www.picobrew.com

     

    And Nintendo planning on releasing a SNES Mini: 

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/mini-super-nes-console-reportedly-coming-this-christmas/ar-BBA34XR?li=AAfq3b1&OCID=ems.display.welcomeexperience

     

    Then Diddi graciously gives us Episode 66's G30 Question of The Week: 

    What type of music do you listen to while you game? 

     

     

    -Cheers! 

    1 hr 7 min
  • G30 65: BUNNY!!!

    The title is a Nightmare Before Christmas reference about the Easter Bunny? 


    Yup. We're meta like that. 

    Alex and JoJo celebrate Easter! 

    Alex with a smoker's cough and JoJo with restricted/heavy breathing. 

    Allergies. 

    Yay rebirth... 

    Anyhoo, the beer is a phenomenal Lemongrass Saison from Maui Brewing Company: 

    http://mauibrewingco.com/press/maui-brewing-company-re-releases-lemongrass-saison/


    Then the duo talk: 

    Life on Saturn’s Moon:

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4404840/Nasa-uncovers-alien-habitat-one-Saturn-s-moons.html

    Star Wars Celebration Recap:

    http://www.starwarscelebration.com 

    Nintendo Direct News:

    https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-of-the-nintendo-direct-april-2017-news-and-gam/1100-6449321/

     

    Then we pose Episode 65's G30 Question of The Week: 

    Do you watch trailers, Yes or No? And Why? 

     

    -Cheers!

    1 hr 4 min
  • G30 65: BUNNY!!!

    The title is a Nightmare Before Christmas reference about the Easter Bunny? 

    Yup. We're meta like that. 

    Alex and JoJo celebrate Easter! 

    Alex with a smoker's cough and JoJo with restricted/heavy breathing. 

    Allergies. 

    Yay rebirth... 

    Anyhoo, the beer is a phenomenal Lemongrass Saison from Maui Brewing Company: 


    http://mauibrewingco.com/press/maui-brewing-company-re-releases-lemongrass-saison/

    Then the duo talk: 


    Life on Saturn’s Moon:


    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4404840/Nasa-uncovers-alien-habitat-one-Saturn-s-moons.html


    Star Wars Celebration Recap:


    http://www.starwarscelebration.com 


    Nintendo Direct News:


    https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-of-the-nintendo-direct-april-2017-news-and-gam/1100-6449321/


     


    Then we pose Episode 65's G30 Question of The Week: 
    Do you watch trailers, Yes or No? And Why? 


     


    -Cheers!

    1 hr 4 min
  • G30 64: The Rowdy

    Alex and JoJo welcome a familiar guest back to the show, Justin! 


    Justin brings with him:

     

    Nasty Woman from Lickinghole Creek in Goochland! Yes, Goochland. 

    http://www.lickingholecreek.com/ahref=http:/vols.pt/phsUcZimgsrc=http:/www.volunteerspot.com/images/signup.gifborder=0/a/nasty-woman

     


    Then the trio talk: 

    National Beer Day:

    http://wtop.com/business-finance/2017/04/why-april-7-is-national-beer-day/

     

    Invader Zim is returning:

    http://nerdist.com/invader-zim-returns-sequel/

     

    Mass Effect wasn't quite a complete title at launch:

    http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/5/15190250/mass-effect-andromeda-patches-animation-early-access

     

    And this episode's G30 Question of The Week: 

    What was your first screenname? 

    (Do you still have it? Do you still use it? How did you come up with the name? Oh... And BE HONEST!)




    -Cheers!

    1 hr 11 min
  • G30 63: Divisive Diversity

    Alex and JoJo drink an IPA!


    And JoJo doesn't die from being punched in the face by it! 

    Flying Dog Brewery - The Truth

    http://flyingdogbrewery.com/?beers=the-truth

     

    Then the duo talk: 


    New attraction at Universal Studios in collaboration with Jimmy Fallon:

    http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-universal-jimmy-fallon-soft-opening-20170302-story.html

     

    Diversity doesn’t sell comics:

    https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/03/31/marvels-david-gabriel-sales-slump-people-didnt-want-diversity-didnt-want-female-characters/

     

    April Fools!

    http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-fools-tradition-popularized


    And of course, episode 63's G30 Question of The Week: 
    What is your favorite party video game and why? 


    -Cheers!

     

    1 hr 25 min
  • G30 62: Recycled Original Content

    JOJO'S BACK FROM THE DEAD!!!


    Well... He was only MOSTLY dead... 

    But I digress. 

    Alex and JoJo take on an Oak Barrel Stout!

    Old Dominion Oak Barrel Stout

    http://www.fordhamanddominion.com/dominionbrews

     

    Then they talk Matrix Reboot:

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/matrix-reboot-works-at-warner-bros-986292

    19 Planned Disney Live Action Remakes:

    http://i1067.com/blogs/sabrina-says/19345/disney-is-planning-19-live-action-remakes/


    And then do a spoiler free review of Logan, currently in theaters. 

    https://youtu.be/Div0iP65aZo 

    Plus, Episode 62's G30 Question of The Week: 

    Which movie/franchise should absolutely NOT be remade?



    -Cheers!

    1 hr 12 min
  • G30 61: And there's the Hufflepuff...

    Alex and JoJo have a crazy weekend! 


    And then can't get it together to record an episode. 

    Inability to function in routine should be noted as the mark of a great weekend. 

    ;) 


    Regardless, the duo celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Smithwicks! 
    (Pronounced Smitticks) 

    https://www.smithwicks.com


    Then talk: 

    It's official, Deadpool is a Hufflepuff!
    http://nerdist.com/deadpool-is-a-hufflepuff-and-its-canon/ 

    Tattoos that can complete circuits: 
    http://gizmodo.com/circuit-board-tattoos-that-actually-work-will-make-your-1744403982 

    And The Bugatti Chiron, a luxury Super Yacht, because why the hell not!? 
    http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/12/14881858/bugatti-yacht-jacuzzi-fire-pit-palmer-johnson-chiron  

    Also, this Episode's G30 Question of the week: 

    Which House would you be sorted into at Hogwarts? 


    -Cheers! 

    40 min

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