The Flip Side

The world is coming apart at the seams, so the boys are here to help you through the end times. After some requisite political talk (Galen breaks the news of the night to Brian live on the air), they get down to the important issues of the day. What are the best cookies to bring to a Super Bowl party? Is fancy bacon worth the money? What do we make of “The Last Jedi.” Also, Brian makes an UNFORGIVABLE Star Wars mistake that calls his very nerdom in to question. Seriously. It’s that bad.

Brian’s Beer: Ruby Lager

Galen’s first beer: Rogue Mocha Porter

Galen’s second beer: Elysian Space Dust IPA

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It’s time for some #alternativefacts.

OK, we made that joke. Now, moving on …

Thanks to some excellent reader topics, the boys talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, the political and journalism landscape in the new Trump administration, and do a deep dive into Pink Floyd’s catalog. Galen gives Brian some musical homework, and Brian forgives Galen’s ultimate betrayal.

Brian’s beer: Ginger Wheat, the Unknown Brewing Co.

Galen’s beer: Miller Light

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Did you wake up today and think “Man, you know what I need? I need a podcast where the two hosts spend 10 minutes talking about the state of Rutgers basketball?”

You did? Well, lucky you …

After a potentially dangerous dive down the Sports-Reference rabbit hole, Galen and Brian talk about President-Elect Trump and Twitter, break down Justin Trudeau’s white privilege, the right age to start you kids in the arts, NFL tailgating culture and the most misused phrases in sports.

Trump, Twitter and the art of his deal

The case for not being crybabies

The Only Rule is it Has to Work

Brian’s drink: One Claw Rye Pale Ale, Wesbrook Brewing

Galen’s drink:Corona Light

Katie’s drink: Court Orlock Black Pumpkin Ale

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The boys are back, rested and ready, for Season 4. The horrors of I-95 are discussed, as is the future of virtual reality as a consumer good. Also, we have our first guest — Galen’s wife Katie comes on to discuss a personal experience that verified a long-held theory she and Galen have had.

Brian’s drink: Trader Joe’s Well Rested Herbal Tea

Galen’s drink: Noble Vines Merlot

Bloomington Pizza Manifest

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It’s finals time for Brian and Galen’s students, and it’s the season 3 finale of The Flip Side. The boys drop some real talk about Flip and Flop (and set up an HGTV arc for Season 4), discuss the merits of final exams vs. final projects and try to figure out what the deal is with Fazolis.

(Brian drank a Cheerwine earlier tonight, so he’s all kinds of wired in this one).

Thanks for listening all year! Have an awesome Christmas/holiday season, and we’ll catch you in 2017 on The Flip Side (see what we did there? It’s the name of the show, and it’s … yeah. Did we mention Brian had a Cheerwine earlier tonight?)

Flip or Flop stars separate

Flip or Flop

Fazolis

Shocktop

Altos Tequilla

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It’s a sports themed episode. The boys fix the college football playoffs, fix the Buffalo Bills and discuss Muay Thai.

Genesee Cream Ale

Vala Rosa

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It’s the start of the first Flip Side fund drive! Inspired by Galen’s turn as a public television pledge-drive host, we’re giving you listeners a chance to fund the quality programming The Flip Side proivides you. For as little as $5 a day, you can support yourself by supporting us.

(Note, this is probably a bit we were doing. Unless you’re really, really, really rich and want to support us. But for real. It’s a bit. Probably.)

On a serious note, we do a deep dive into how journalists should cover Donald Trump’s tweets.

Tenuta di Somaro

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It’s the Thanksgiving preview show. Debate rages over the best way to cook a turkey, the important side dishes, what to drink, and of course, the all-important pie rankings. Actually, there’s not much debate. The boys generally agree on things. PLUS our first-ever guest, as Katie Clavio teaches Brian all about the glories of the sugar cream pie.

Happy thanksgiving from The Flip Side family to yours!

LaCroix

New Belgium & Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Ale

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It’s the first show after the apocalypse (pocalypse). The boys unpack a lot about the election, including the safety pin conundrum facing Democrats and the balance between qualitative vs. quantitative journalism. They also have their college basketball preview, and break down just how hopeless the Buffalo Bills’ season is.

Next week: The Thanksgiving preview show. Galen has strong opinions on this holiday.

Kona Brewing Co Longboard Lage

New Belgium & Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Ale

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It’s our election preview! Just kidding! Who wants to hear more talk about that?

As you wait for returns, the boys hash out the important problems in the world. They determine the worst person in the history of the world, rank frozen pizza brands, and create a new musical side project, Faithless Electors (First single: Cataclysmic shitstorm. Second single: A techno remix/reimagining of Wheels on the Bus)

Thomas Midgley Jr.

Craft beers of the week

Affogato Puglia

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