In this episode we intentionally ignore some news topics that are vying for our attention via social media and otherwise and instead talk about how we personally are leaning into the things that matter in life. Ironically, we talk about how it all matters.

Beer (unknown origin, ABV, or style)

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We are back with another attempt to weld defiance and obedience into one inseparable whole. While Mike Tyson memes might make us burst with laughter, gun laws of late tend to incite us with rage and gnashing of teeth. We close with a conversation about companies who sell to other companies - good or bad or neither?

We start the episode with a beer that has a gravity unlike we've experienced before. We then launch into how to challenge the status quo of killing babies and how do so in a winsome way. Enjoy.

Molotov Heavy by Eviltwin Brewing

In this episode we discuss a few news items that relate to gun rights though one in particular in the far-off state of Massachusetts, as well as a gun-wielding terrorist in New Zealand. We also talk about how to make a good decision on an every-day-carry gun and talk other EDC geek stuff.

Dragon's Milk - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout by New Holland Brewing Company

After a long winter's nap the Contraratics are back in the saddle with a baby to show for it. We warm up with some hot WWE talk and why boys and girls should be raised according to the created order. We then dive into some other hot topics that are floating through our culture like the smoke off a joint.

Stone Brewing's Enjoy by 4.20.19 IPA

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For our listeners that don't enjoy the beers and the guns, don't listen to the first 40 minutes because we have a jolly good rambling about things of that nature. In the latter portion we talk about about some current political/economic ideas that are drifting through our country like a bad fart in a room.

Beers:

Raison D'extra by Dogfish Head

Coming Out Party by Breakside/Comrade

Intervention IPA by Triplehorn

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We grossly mis-report the details of the late-term abortion law that was passed in New York a few weeks ago - it's actually way worse than we thought. We also chat about the now-old-news interaction between a Catholic boy and drum-beating "veteran".

Honey Shine by Bad Dog Distillers

Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star by Fremont Brewing

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We rather enjoyed each other's company in our sawdusty/tool-filled recording setting for this two-part episode. In this first half we explore some of the implications of having a not-so-concealed carry and other things related to gun rights in Washington State. We then jump into a beer (Mod Pod by Fremont Brewing) that reminds us of no-frills tap rooms with great beer.

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We get back together in the new year and talk about what's going on in our lives and our crazy culture. We are thankful for our listeners and look forward to a new year of contrarianism!

Beers:

Founders Brewing Curmudgeon's Better Half

OMMEGANG Brewery's Game of Thrones Series, Winter is Here Double White Ale

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We are joined by Brian Ronk for the second half of our cabin discussion. We dive into why we should equip our children to fight with song.