This magician’s final act will leave you wishing for your money back.

We've three villains this time, looking at a story that sure was a product of its time.

In this episode I cover the brewing of three beers, the fermentation of 4 seltzers, and some of the highlights of the 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival!

In this week’s episode, I kicked things off with some deep appreciation for the lager that inspired the show: Bierstadt Helles. It's a beer that proves complexity doesn't require flash—sometimes, the most profound impact comes from simplicity done right.

Bierstadt Lagerhaus, based in Denver, Colorado, has earned a cult following for its reverent dedication to traditional German brewing. Their Slow Pour Pils gets a lot of love, but it's their Helles that quietly steals hearts. This beer is a love letter to patience, balance, and restraint. At just 4.9% ABV, it’s a masterclass in malt character, subtle floral hops, and soft carbonation that leaves you wanting another pour… and another.

I shared a bit about my first encounter with Bierstadt’s beers—how it felt like discovering an old world secret at altitude. Drinking their Helles reminds me that not every beer needs to punch you in the face with hops or roast. Sometimes, a well-executed classic is the soul-soothing comfort we didn’t know we needed.

Live tasting? Of course. I cracked a can and walked through the golden hue, the fluffy white head, the bready nose, and that impossibly clean finish. If clarity and calm had a flavor, this would be it.

To wrap it up, I dipped into the internet’s worst takes with a few ridiculous 1-star reviews. Spoiler alert: if you complain a Helles “tastes like beer,” you might be missing the point.

On this episode, Dave discusses The Birthday, The Gorge, The new Daughter, and Brainstorm.

In this edition of the Best of Fives, Chris, Luke, and Dave honor the memory of Val Kilmer by discussing their top five favorite Val Kilmer performances.

We've decided to feature the Romulus main characters in the order that they meet their fates, so we're starting things off with the pilot/welder/haven't got a clue, Navarro.

We're off to the circus, and dipping into the magical, as we look at Hammer's penultimate non-Dracula vampire film.

In this edition of the Best of Fives, Chris, Luke, and Dave list their top 5 favorite movies based n video games.

In this episode Chris, Luke, and Tim review "Snow White", "Novocaine", and "Mickey 17."