Tune in to hear Chrissy's brain melt within five minutes of talking: counting, flavors, and basic descriptions are not her friends this week. Once you make it past that train wreck, Dru will try to sell you on becoming a sponsor for his newest iRacing venture. And then, we finally make it to the real content of this episode! Join us in reviewing adults stealing and copyrighting the games children create, a car dealership spending millions to sponsor cars without motors, and the pushing of children down hills in coffins? Then we'll tell a classic story of the American Dream and casually throw shade at people for using Facebook, while simultaneously praising the interactions in Facebook groups. Times are strange y'all, does anything make sense anymore?

It's been a long season full of incredible collaborations, angry comments, and record-breaking participation - but we're finally here, ready to crown the 2020 Buzz Bracket Champions: congratulations to Legion Brewing for being voted Charlotte's Best Brewery for the second year in a row! While we await the day when we can celebrate with them in person, we're talking about action and adventure on this week's episode. Join us as we watch Dilworth build fire stations like a kid building houses in Monopoly: side by side by side by side. We're also talking about the real life inspiration for Bones, naturally coming up with conspiracy theories about her, while simultaneously hoping we can hire her for some future podcast ideas. Submit your unsolved cases to us today!

We have made it to the Final Pour! But don't blink, because by the time the weekend is over we will have crowned a champion, answering the long debated question: who is Charlotte's best brewery 2020? Head over to @vangocreative on IG to vote and find out the results! This week we're diving into safety precautions, quarantine measures, and flattening the curve - that's right, we're talking about the Spanish Flu and how it took down Charlotte in 1918. We'll also take a brief look at desegregation in schools before we start conspiracy theorizing about an admitted murderer who was found not guilty for her crimes. Chicago vibes, backwards feminism, and Harry Potter references are the name of the game here. History is so interesting y'all...

It seems like we just started but we've already made it to the Elite Eight! We're previewing the upcoming Buzz Bracket matchups and focusing more on the importance of food and trivia over beer apparently...because that makes any sense. Join us as we dive into Midtown/Elizabeth's first mall, first municipal park, and first version of The Onion. (Okay, okay, it wasn't The Onion; but it was a 1940s satire publication that could definitely give them a run for their money.) A few things to keep in mind along the way: don't confuse mail fraud with male fraud, 7th and Hawthorne is a happening spot, brewery bromances feed our souls, and if you don't vote four times this weekend, Dru is going tattle on you - watch out!

Every other sporting event and competition may be cancelled but Buzz Bracket lives on! In this episode we reveal the winners of the round of 32 and give our thoughts on the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups - voting starts today! So head over to @vangocreative on Instagram to vote all weekend. This week gets strange as Dru tries to get literary with his introduction and Chrissy can't stop attempting stupid accents...we're not even in complete isolation and apparently we've already lost our minds. Nonetheless, take a stroll through historic Concord with us as we look at an honorable lawman with interesting choices in sidekicks and three plantations that housed multiple revolutionary men. The times are weird but the beer's still cold. Cheers!

Today is the day! Brackets are due at midnight - get yours in; they're free and you could win $100 in beer! Plus voting to advance your favorite breweries starts NOW! So go to @vangocreative on Instagram to make your choices. We're breaking down the right side of the bracket in this episode, as well as discussing theoretical factors that could turn the bracket even more on its head. Some other upsets to watch out for this week include Dru throwing some serious shade about his beer, a group of students starting the "jail no bail" movement, and a permanently un-retired one-man band who is most commonly known for his laundry habits? Join us for these stories of living history that deserve far more recognition.

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming as we dive into Ghostface Brewing and Mooresville. We learn what a Turkish Towel is, see more 'clever' naming techniques, and realize that baseball games can be delayed for more than just weather... you guessed it: fan violence. We also have our first ever partial story repeat - don't worry, it's not obvious; at least it wasn't to us, but we're only the ones telling the stories, so what do we know? Stick around for the surprising truth behind the designer of the dime and a murder conspiracy that spans two races, three states, and four men. And of course we wrap it all up by discussing the matchups on the left side of the Buzz Bracket! (Fill yours out below!)

Say hello to Scott Griffin, the head brewer at Legion and our very first guest on TCB! He welcomes us into the Plaza Midwood taproom to talk about all things Legion, including their SouthPark location and their future in FreeMoreWest. Along the way, we'll learn that Scott and Dru share more history than we could've imagined; if a certain brewer ever goes missing, we know who the first suspect should be; and of course, who sits in the number one seed of the 2020 Buzz Bracket! Some other interesting highlights include the Jedi way of life, minor Instagram stalking, beer-cations, and our very first lesson in hops and quality beer! (We're a bit past due for that, let's be real.) Like this format? Let us know! And make sure you fill out your bracket for a chance to win free beer!

The Buzz Bracket qualifying round is here! Join us all over Charlotte this Saturday (2/22) to help your favorite brewery(ies) earn their spot in the bracket - all you need to do is show up and drink their qualifying beer! Check out @vangocreative for more details and don't forget to use #ivotedbuzzed as you go. As for today's episode, we travel down to South Carolina to check out a new brewery that's right up our alley - it's all about the stories! We'll discuss the logistics of having a marked, unmarked grave; self-proclaimed nicknames (such as Dru "Thug Nasty" Golden...there are just no words in response to that choice); our first unincorporated town; and a zebra who cheated on national television. It's gonna be quite the season y'all...

Season three is here and you know what that means: the return of the Buzz Bracket! Go support your favorite brewery on 2/22 to help them earn their place in this year's bracket - and stay tuned on our IG (@vangocreative) for all the details and updates. As for this episode, we take a walk down the edible side of South End history - snacks included!  We'll touch base on the first coworking space in Charlotte, a misleading use of the term 'packing peanuts,' and that weird feeling we both got knowing there was once a Bojangles' in Ireland. Most importantly, you heard it here first: Dilworth Latta really did have Lance in his pants. It's probably the most suggestive-sounding, non-innuendo there is. You're welcome.