Iron Maiden, Iowa Beard Co. New Fall Flavors, Double Hazy IPAs
Release Date: 09/20/2021
Metric - Formentera II - Album Discussion
Beats, Beards & Brews
The gang (Eric, Evan and Dan) is all here in a very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. In the second episode of their new "album discussion" format, the boys review Metric's ninth studio album . Get ready for some divided opinions and a whole lotta foolin'. Metric songs previewed in this episode include: "Just the Once" "Days of Oblivion" "Descendants" You'll also hear some hot takes on Rolling Stone's surprisingly controversial and some even hotter takes on . It's a vibe. As always, thanks for listening. Until next time! Eric: Oh, and as a little bonus, here's a that...
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Code Orange - The Above - Album Discussion
Beats, Beards & Brews
Eric and Evan are back on their mics after a bit of a summer hiatus — and they're mixing things up! In this episode, the duo discusses trying out a new format for the podcast, where they focus more on the albums they are reviewing in shorter, tighter episodes. Pittsburgh alternative rock/metal band is the group featured this time around, as the boys take a deep dive into the band's fifth studio album "." Code Orange songs previewed in this episode include: "Take Shape (Feat. Billy Corgan)" "Mirror" "Grooming My Replacement" "The Game" Evan and Eric also share some beverages they are...
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Portugal The Man, The Bearded Mack Sampler Pack, Quitting Drinking
Beats, Beards & Brews
Evan and Eric hit the mics to review Portugal. The Man's ninth studio album . Can it top the insane hype around Woodstock and standout track "Feel It Still"? Well, the lead single on this one, "Dummy," was featured in a Taco Bell ad. Is that good or bad? You decide! Portugal. The Man tracks previewed in this episode include: "Dummy" "Summer of Luv (featuring Unknown Mortal Orchestra)" "Champ (featuring Edgar Winter)" Next up, Eric revisits The Bearded Mack and shares his thoughts on the company at this point in time and selects his favorite scents from their . Note: The Icy Mack...
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Dirty Nil, Foo Fighters, Jason Isbell, Voodoo Menscraft, Cannabis Beverages
Beats, Beards & Brews
Dan and Eric are back on their respective mics to deliver not one, but three album reviews. The boys share their well-informed opinions on by Dirty Nil, by the Foo Fighters and by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Choice tracks previewed in this episode include: "Blowing Up Things in the Woods" by Dirty Nil "Under You" by Foo Fighters "Death Wish" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit "Nicer Guy" by Dirty Nil Next up, Eric reviews beard oils, beard hydration spray and natural deodorant from . Then the boys talk about two totally legal cannabis-infused...
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Metallica, Passport Grooming, Dank Beers
Beats, Beards & Brews
Now that we've all had some time to let the riffs on the eleventh Metallica album sink in, it's time to let our thoughts be known with an official Beats, Beards & Brews review. Dan and Eric are joined by returning special guest Alex for a thorough discussion on the album. Metallica tracks previewed in this episode include: "Shadows Follow" "Chasing Light" "Lux Aeterna" Next, Eric embarks on a musky journey through Chicago, Miami and Austin, three destination-inspired beard oil scents from in West Des Moines, Iowa. Finally, the boys drop reviews of one beer we won't name and two...
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Paramore, 1740 Death Wish Blueberry Coffee Beard Oil, French Toast Beer & More
Beats, Beards & Brews
The full crew is back to review Paramore's sixth studio album . What do the boys think of the album in comparison to to After Laughter and the band's previous work? Tune in to find out! Paramore tracks previewed in this episode include: "Running Out of Time" "The News" "C'est Comme Ca" Later in the episode, Eric reviews the new Death Wish Blueberry & Vanilla Coffee Beard Oil from — a company the bearded boys are already familiar with. Finally, everyone sips on a trio of different beers, which include: by Big Grove Brewery by Weldwerks Brewing by Fair State Brewing Thanks...
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The Most Interesting Anticipated Albums List of 2023, Upcoming Beard Product Reviews, Collaborator Doppelbock
Beats, Beards & Brews
In a very exciting moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Eric hops on the mic for his very first solo podcast recording. His mission? Spread positivity. Create the most interesting anticipated albums list of 2023 on the internet. Get Dan excited about new music releases in 2023. Get Evan to pick his favorite albums he listened to in 2023 before 2024 hits. You'll have to listen to the episode to get Eric's complete list of anticipated albums, but you can and totally should check out of blazin' hot tracks. While the majority of this episode is a celebration of music, Eric does...
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Evan's REAL 2022 Album Picks, 8-bit Beard Co., NA Beers & Hop Water
Beats, Beards & Brews
In an episode so thrilling that the boys took a month to edit and release it, Evan revisits 2022 to pick two of his top albums of the year. Despite this very large slap in the face to Eric and Dan, who picked the correct album choices for him , the boys listen to Evan's new picks. So just what two albums motivated Evan to want to return to the mic so badly? Evan's Interesting Album Picks Released in 2022 (Revised) by Sweet Pill by Lizzy McAlpine Good job, Evan. We're proud of you for picking these albums. In other Beats, Beards & Brews news, Eric and Dan rate some beard oils (in three...
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2022 End-of-Year Music Highlights, Top 5 Beard Companies List Update, After-Christmas Christmas Ale
Beats, Beards & Brews
To mark the end of another year, Eric, Evan and Dan all hop on their respective mics for one last time in 2022. First, the boys select their 2022 end-of-year music highlights (two picks per person). This list includes albums that released in 2022 that we found interesting for one reason or another. Don't miss it! Beats, Beards & Brews 2022 End-of-Year Music Highlights include: by Harry Styles by Coheed & Cambria by Phoenix by Soul-Glo by Spell by Nilüfer Yanya Honorable mention album picks include: by Goose and by Weezer. And here are some links to the Spotify playlists referenced...
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The Sound of Animals Fighting, Eric's New Cool Winter Beard Oil Scents, Fistmas Holiday Red Ale
Beats, Beards & Brews
Coming in hot ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend, here's a wholesome new episode of Beats, Beards & Brews for all to enjoy! It's December, which means the music release calendar has slowed way down, but that doesn't stop the boys from diving into the latest EP from titled . Listen with glee as the gang debates whether they like this experimental indie/post-hardcore rock band's new tracks or not. It's a lot to digest, that's for sure! The Sound of Animals Fighting songs previewed during this episode include: Apeshit Wolf Sharon Tate, Despite Everything In a new segment titled "Eric's New...
info_outlineThe last time the boys were talking Iron Maiden it was to pick their favorite albums in a very special tribute episode. Now, Eric and Dan are reviewing Senjutsu — the 17th studio album from the legendary heavy metal band. How does it stack up to Iron Maiden's classics? Tune in to find out.
Iron Maiden songs previewed on this episode include:
- "Stratego"
- "Darkest Hour"
- "Writing on the Wall"*
*We played "Writing on the Wall" in place of "Hell on Earth," as teased toward the end of the episode. There was no option to pay to download "Hell on Earth" individually.
Next up, Eric drops his review of Iowa Beard Company's core fall seasonal line-up of beard oil scents including:
Other fall scents from the company — not reviewed on this episode — include: The Monster Mash Collection and Hatbox.
Finally, the boys celebrate/mourn the end of summer by drinking some hazy double IPAs. Eric rates Law of Averages Hazy Double IPA by Lua Brewing. Meanwhile, Dan reviews Bru Eagle Hazy Double IPA from Dangerous Man Brewing.