WE ARE BACK! After a short hiatus we are finally back for episode 32. This week we discuss current gun laws and what could be changed to reduce mass shootings. Next, we talk about glamorous camping trips and traditions. Beers this week are from Black Rocks Brewery and Austin Brothers Beer Company.

This week we were joined by two very special guests. Susan and Dominick join us and discuss their work they have done for Voters Not Politicians which is a non partisan group created to end gerrymandering in Michigan. Next we congratulate the US Women's soccer team for winning the World Cup and discuss equal pay between women and men teams.

On tap this week we have a double tasting from Bell's. We sample Song of Myself and Oatsmobile.

Fred, Blotto, and Lefty give their thoughts on the first Democratic debate of 2019. Two nights. 20 candidates. 2 beers. 1 podcast. Pod'ems UP!

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Pod'ems UP 29: The Return of Blotto! Our good friend Blotto returns this week and teaches us the proper way to get a hair cut and to buy a single boneless pork chop. Then we get into the math of Trump's order to increase deportations. Finally, we discuss our favorite backyard games. Beer comes from Shorts Brewing and Grand Armory.

Fred, Knobs, and Spooge are back again this week. We do another round table of topics where we try to figure out how the moon is a part of Mars, why Sarah Sanders is leaving the White House, and the upcoming Democratic debates. Interested in kayaking? Then stick around for the culture piece where we talk all about everyone's favorite paddle sport. Our beer on tap comes from Oddside Ales and Old Nation Brewing.

We are back for episode 27! Blotto could not make it this week but Fred and Knobs is joined by Half-pint and special guest Spooge. Today we go around the table to discuss trade tariffs with Mexico, tarpaulins on boats and much more. Then we discuss our favorite podcasts that are not Pod'ems UP. Beers are brought to us by Half-pint and come from Nort Pier Brewing and keweenaw Brewing.

After an unscheduled week off we are back bigger than ever. Joining us today is Shells, Clark, and Half-Pint. Today we discuss the new abortion laws passed in Alabama and Georgia and what it means for women's rights. Also we talk about the rise and acceptance of comic books and going to comic con. Knobs doubles up on some light beers from Bells Brewery in hopes of bringing some good weather. Spoiler alert: it failed.

This week we discuss what it really means to be a Republican vs a conservative. Is there a difference? Are self check out lines the wave of the future or bad for jobs? On tap we have beers from Atwater Brewery and Petoskey Brewing.

Strap in for an extra long episode this week. This week we discuss our beer reviewing system. Leave us a comment with your thoughts on if it should change. Then we get in to the Barr testimony. Finally, we discuss different methods of public and mass transit in today's society. This week we sample beer from Cheboygan Brewing and New Holland Brewing.

We are live from Knob's Tavern. Sorry for the echo. We were recording in an empty room. This week we are joined by special guests Clark, Shels, and Fuzzy as we discuss the newly released Mueller Report. Then we get on a more serious topic. Pizza styles and toppings. Knob's provided this week's beer which is from Old Nation and Founder's.