Pod'ems UP!
Pod'ems UP!
Pod'ems UP!
Welcome to the Pod'ems UP! podcast. Regular hosts Fred and Blotto with techy producer type, Knobs, discuss Politics and Culture all the while reviewing the finest craft beers that our home state of Michigan has to offer. Unpolished but honest is the best way to describe our style. Occasionally we up our game and invite our friends to join us. They may join us just for the Political or the Cultural topic, or both, but most certainly for the beer! Please give a listen and stay on board. Pod’ems UP!
Episode 95 – What is it about Texas?/ DIY Advice
This week I speak of the deplorables of Texas and also one from Kentucky. Surface Barr, Durham and the AZ audits as a reminder of just how wrong republicans have been. Then disperse a few nuggets of wisdom for those do-it-yourself projects. Beer this week was a seasonal Arbor Brewing Dark Amber. Terrific brew! Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Oct 13, 2021
44 min
Episode 94 – Throwin The Hammer Down/ Social Media Birthdays
This week I speak of Gwen Berry her Athletic Activism, and how it just melts the rightwing snowflakes. The B.S. that is the GOP party platform. Hint: They don’t have one. And the continued uncovering of the corruption that was Trump and Barr’s DOJ. Has social media been good for celebrating birthdays – really? Beer this week was a seasonal release, Blackrocks Honey Lav, which I found to be delightful! Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Jun 30, 2021
40 min
Episode 93 – Democratic Stupor / What Would You Do?
This week, we run the trifecta of: Jan 6th Commission, Infrastructure, and Critical Race Theory. A few personal updates and finally wrap up with my non-confrontational Bill Barr confrontation. What would you do if you ran into a top trumpster in a public place? Beer was the Atwater Whango – good stuff!! Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Jun 11, 2021
31 min
Episode 92 – GOP Chaos / Chickenwich Wars
This week, with special guest, Semi-Colon, we hit 3 majors: Cheney not playing nice in the party; Trumps Facebook ban continues; and the silliness, and danger of the AZ 2020 election audit. Then SC opens my mind to the brutal world of the chicken sandwich wars. The beer this week is Short’s Brewing Big Bird Blood. A nice fruity summer beer, that’s almost there. Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
May 10, 2021
53 min
Episode 91 – More Guns = More Racism
This week I link together the common thread of 3 very different police incidents that are all actively in the news. What the policing tactics all had in common and how they must change. The beer this week is Keweenaw Brewing, Pick Axe. Not quite for me but you should try. I finish with some classic rock trivia fun. Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Apr 14, 2021
47 min
Episode 90 - Law-Abiding Criminals / Guilty Pleasures
This week I discuss the tragedy at Boulder Co and the tragedy of our gun control efforts. Disingenuous arguments throughout the political theater. It is time to politicize. Biden’s immigration policies are not that much different than trumps. Sidney Powell is now lying to untwist the lies she already told in the courts. I share my live music story and the guilt of going to see a show – or not. Beer this week was Odd Side Paddy’s Red. Right in my wheelhouse. Loved it! Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Apr 1, 2021
41 min
Episode 89 – What A Relief! / What Is Your Normal
This week I discuss the Republicans unwillingness to compromise on the Covid Relief Spending package. Even when it’s their ideas they won’t vote for it. Is Biden doing the right things at the border? Trump is at war with the RNC – Grab some popcorn! Republicans know they cannot win elections unless they reduce participation. Some scary times are unfolding in right-wing controlled state capitals. Do the MAGAts really care that much about the Royal family??? Seriously? Finally, what is the new normal, should we go back to the old normal? Beer this week was Short’s Brew Space Rock. Maybe not my fav but I wouldn’t let it go to waste either. Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Mar 11, 2021
42 min
Episode 88 – Trumpism trumps Trump
This week we dive uninvited into CPAC, virtually speaking. Will Trumpism out last Trump. Covid relief is coming, keep holding on America. Is Biden bombing? What about Bidens cabinet nominations – let’s get going and can we stop with the blatant hypocrisy already. Trumps tax woes are just heating up. I’m in Houston for the show so I picked up some local flavor. Buffalo Bayou Brewing 1836 Copper Ale. Little did I realize that Texas Independence Day is March 2, The day I recorded – how bout that pard’ner!
Mar 4, 2021
36 min
Episode 87 – Painted Into A Corner / Texas Snow Monkeys
This week is impeachment recap and the predictable outcome of the non-conviction. We won’t call it an acquittal because he’s still impeached. Big Texas sized lies about why the lights went out in Houston. Beer this week is Beard’s Brimley Stout. Finish with personal connection to the mess happening in Texas as Peanut moves to help the Snow Monkeys there. Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Feb 20, 2021
43 min
Episode 86 - Connecting the Impeachment Dots / Gambling on the Big Game
Going it alone, Blotto recaps the impeachment trial day 1&2. How is this not beyond impeachment and just downright criminal! He also takes a closer look at what the Trumpsters are saying about the evidence or how they are ignoring it altogether. Beer this week was The Mitten Peanuts and Crackerjacks (w/o the prize). I also tell you about my first entre in legal sports betting in Michigan. Drink up, listen up and Pod’ems UP!
Feb 15, 2021
48 min
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