Prose and Bros

Prose and Bros last episode before the long hiatus, in addition to testing the RSS feed is a reminder of who the Bros are and what they do.

This Halloween, four ghoulish brews that go bump in the night return to give the Bros a wicked fright. Or at least a wicked buzz. In Halloween fashion, it's time for our first sequel as we once again sample "Sharing Sizes" by Free Will Brewing. We'll discuss each of four beers that certainly aren't related to Twix, Almond Joy, Peanut Butter Cups, and Thin Mints. We'll talk about the changes in each brew as well as what's up with Free Will these days. Alongside the brews we'll be talking about the history of candy and its relationship to trick or treating. Come have a spooky brew and share some good times, and as always, enjoy.

Cheers!

A Pretzel, a Pig, and a Baby Baboon take a fantastic ride on a flying balloon and while they pass by a bright Hanover moon they look down and they see...Snyder's of Hanover! This may sound like gibberish, but your Bros are on a fantastical journey this week with Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and their collaboration with Snyder's of Hanover which created Snyder Bier. This marzen style beer certainly tastes like pretzels and we'll talk all about the history of Snyder's of Hanover while we sample this delicious brew. While talking pretzel's we'll also be talking about children's author Kenn Nesbitt who is certainly not as crazy as Shel Silverstein when it comes to the wild world of children's poetry. We'll talk his busy schedule and how he's delivering poetry to children during the pandemic. So grab a beer and join us for another great episode!

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What's that I see? Some island filled with strange peoples of different sizes and beliefs? Why, I daresay Captain Gulliver it's...it's! Yes! Staten Island. This week we're sampling Little Baby IPA (The tiniest IPA) straight from Staten Island NYC. Flagship Brewing's IPA gets paired with plenty of Steve Urkel references and discussions of Pizza Rat. Paired with this brew, whether Skip understands him or not, is Jonathan Swift and his most famous of works Gulliver's Travels. We read a brief excerpt explaining how Gulliver winds up as the tiniest of babies in Brobdingnag. While discussing Swift we'll also be talking his tumultuous love life, religion, and everyone's favorite topic, U2. So grab a brew, get ready for some travels, and as always, enjoy.

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Roll initiative! The Bros are bringing you a special pairing this week straight from their journeys to the land of Indianapolis for the 54th running of Gencon! Quick, what name is synonymous with Role Playing games? If you said E. Gary Gygax, then you paid attention to the title of this episode! Yes, we found a poem by none other than E. Gary Gygax and while it doesn't nearly do the brilliance of this gaming mind justice, it shows that in the end rules were way more beneficial to Gygax's career than poetry ever could have been. Paired with the history of Gygax we're looking at Sun King Brewing's "Genevieve," which is the official beer of Gencon. Sit back and find a brew to pair with this episode, and as always, enjoy.

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Listeners of Prose and Bros, this week we rise against the biggest threat to both women and men of this world. That's right, we're taking down "The Pastryarchy." Duclaw's sweet treat brew divides our hosts as the Bros discuss why Root Beer Floats are either disgusting or amazing, since this version of the Pastryarchy is taking on a decidedly uniquely American form. Paired with this brew we're discussing a classic poem in "A Woman's Labour," by Mary Collier. One of the first poetic oppositions to mansplaining, this poem rolls of the tongue and lifts our rebellious spirits. So join us as we rise up to fight the power, and as always, enjoy!

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What is best in life?  To crush your enemies. See them driven before you. And to drink the fermentations of their hops. Yes, listeners, this week we're talking about Conan the Barbarian, or more specifically the father of Conan, Sword and Sorcery, and a master of the Pulp Genre the one and only Robert E Howard. We talk Texas and the oil life, but all that talking causes a mighty thirst. That's where RAR comes in. In addition to sounding like a dinosaur's roar, this brewery brings us "Pulp!" Not wood pulp, citrus pulp, and we talk Batman and Beer for a bit while rating this brew and author. Grab the pulp of your choice, flex your strong man might, and as always, enjoy.

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The Devil went up to Bethlehem, he was looking for the Bros this week, he brought cans of beer, a surly sneer, and was listening for prose critiques, your two hosts met the Slanderer and offered up a cheers, 'cause when rating brews you pay your dues if you want any sort of career.

That's right listeners, this week we'll be talking about the Prince of Darkness, the Father of All Lies, the Author of all Sin, Dante. Er...that is, the Devil! We're rating Surly Brewing's "Give the Devil His Due" and discussing all manner of wicked fiends such as Count Chocula, Alice Cooper, and Prohibition laws. Paired with this beer is an excerpt from Dante's The Inferno, where we get one of the first descriptions of Satan in verse form. Of course we'll discuss some of the other people Dante meets in hell, including of course Harry Potter, but don't let me spoil all the surprises. Tune in, and as always, enjoy.

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The Bros are lost in space this week, tasting Tired Hands brewing's "Alien Church." We discuss the negative sides of success for Tired Hands, and everything they're working to improve upon in the future. While discussing their controversy we also discuss MIB, science fiction cults, and everything sci fi. As usual, we've paired this beer with a Dill favorite poet, and this week that poet is Galway Kinnell. This American Poet who created his own persona in his poetry is an interesting American who contributed to various social causes during the tumultuous 60's, all while writing poetry that has stood the test of time. Join us for another great episode, grab a brew, and enjoy.

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Do you know Where the Sidewalk Ends? Have you ever Fallen Up?  We could go on with the puns, but it's no surprise to our astute listeners who read the titles of the episode that this week's poet is none other than Shel Silverstein. It's "Peanut Butter Sandwiches" time, as we dive into the history of one of the world's greatest children's poets (and one of Playboy's most prolific cartoonists.) While discussing what makes an adult author compose for children, and why a father would name is child Sue, we'll be sampling a delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Dunkel with the apt name of "Dunkelshaun." "Dunkelshaun," from Great Barn Brewing, is a Peanut Butter Chocolate beer like none other, and we'll go into what makes this brewery unique as well. So grab a Peanut Butter sandwich, a bottle of "Dunkelshaun," and enjoy.

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