The Hoppy Boys couldn't find anyone else to cover this bracket so they resorted to Richie. He reluctantly came on the show and didn't seem to enjoy a minute of it. Hopefully there is at least one salvageable minute of content in this 2 hour extravaganza. Brian accidentally gets wasted which is always good for the pod. 

Wow. The inaugural episode of the second annual Malt Madness. The epic tournament starts with an absolute BANG as father, husband and school teacher, Chris, joins the boys for an in person tasting and record. They meticulously decide who will represent Seltzers in the final four of this tournament. Later, Clyde joins the crew for a LIVE interview. 

The Big-Han-Bopper himself, Mike Hanford, (The Sloppy Boys, Comedy Bang Bang) joins the Hoppy Boys to settle legal disputes over stealing his band's namesake. After he finishes tearing them apart, the three chat over beers for an hour, and share drinking stories like old pals.

Lifelong friend John Kellermann stops by to chat about Long Island's own Blue Point brewery's Blueberry Ale, as well as important topics such as cookies, clams and classroom masturbation. 

It's a Festivus miracle! Friends of the podcast, there are some, send in their grievances for the first full year of The Hoppy Boys, where the criticisms are quickly dismissed by the hosts. Some very long conversations about male breasts and an extended mail-bag entry to close out the last episode of the year. see you in 2022!

In this first face to face frolic, featuring the fanatical hoppy friend Kat, the Boy's foolishly try and find out just how fussy audio equipment is. 

The Hoopy Boys land their first international guest! what better way to celebrate by talking about international suds that are not from the guest's country of origin? Kristen MacInnis lets us know what its like to be a Canadian who is not fond of the usual suds we all know a love.

5-timer Matthew Geoghegan returns to tackle one of the most important reviews of our lives.