Enjoy those episodes where Charlie gets really passionate about a topic? Well we have two segment that are absolutely for YOU this week. It's a "tech and society" focused episode as we talk the changing DIY service economy and net neutrality. From there we try some ginger beer and channel the spirit of Bill Bixby before we're done. 

On this week's episode Ginny and Charlie present a very intimate panel on podcasting from the River City Comic Expo and discuss what happens when your boss doesn't care how many vacation days you take. A raspberry ale from Founder's Brewery and a big announcement about the Bottoms Up Podcast make up the bottoms up segment and then we close.

No hints beyond the title this week. You’ll just have to tune in and listen for all the details.

This week we check out a book, a classic album and take a walk through a new distillery. There is talk of Free Comic Book Day and a couple sad changes in the world of podcasting, but in the end we close with a song as we walk you through a new installment of the hour.

Some of the best beer you can try is beer a given by a friend and that is the case for this week’s brew. Decapitated Dan of the Monsters and Metal podcast shared booth duties with Ginny Tonic and I at C2E2 (the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) and brought us a the beer we’re trying on the show this week… Lagunitas Brewing Company’s Hop Stoopid!

It's an annual tradition here at the Charlie Tonic Hour! Each year, Ginny and Charlie travel to Chicago for C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, and bring you back three creator interviews. Traditionally one individual creates webcomics, one is a sequential storyteller and one is focused on art. Join us this week as those three interviews take center stage, the hosts discuss the show and sample a beer that anchored the event. All this and more as the Charlie Tonic Hour returns! 

We’re excited to return to a discussion of the Ohio based Watershed Distillery. We love their gin and this week we’re curling up with their bourbon for a tasting and a cocktail. Join us for all the details!

There are a few topics that Ginny and Charlie have promised to discuss for some time. One of those was a frank and honest discussion of male lingerie. As soon as the subject came up on a previous episode the ever amazing blogger and podcaster The Uncommon Geek (aka Troy) wanted to be on the show. He and Ms Uncommon Geek (aka Alisha) are live for the over 30 minute discussion that followed. Add to that tales of a great weekend, a very solid spring cocktail and some unexpectedly solid new music and you have a podcast. Cheers! 

The Uncommon Geek’s (Mr. and Ms. … www.uncommongeek.com) join us for this week’s Bottoms Up as we sample a little Firefly Amber. You can have the sky, but your not taking this beer from me. Catch some beer discussion, a bit of Jackie O’s storytelling and more. Your short shot of alcohol is ready!

How metal are you? Ginny Tonic has a unique angle to bring to this discussion as we move past Charlie's comfort zone. We also return to our semi-ongoing discussion of exciting new board games serving up some few recommendations. After that we visit a bourbon whiskey that resonates in unexpected ways and get you back to your life with a smile on your face and a spring in your step all in under an hour.