Get ready to embark on Beats, Beards & Brews' most excellent podcasting adventure yet, as Eric, Evan and Dan go on an epic quest to ace their history tests and save the babes ... OK, maybe that's not what happens in this episode, but the gang does review Visigoth's second album Conqueror's Oath . Eric loves it. Dan and Evan do not. Dan surprises everyone in this episode when he reveals that he actually took some notes and he also drops a review of Zeus' "Beard Shampoo Wash" in the Sandalwood...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 52
When no one can agree on what new album to review, Dan throws a wildcard into the ring with Calexico The Thread That Keeps Us . Evan and Eric think the Tex-Mex inspired seven-piece's music is a little underwhelming—unless you're a Dad (or Dan). Then you're going to 100% love this record. Eric shares his thoughts on Jotunn's Brew beard oil and balm , a Nag Champa and sandalwood inspired incense scent by Mad Viking Beard Co. It may just be Eric's new signature scent. The price is right too! Finall...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 51
And so it begins. The Beats, Beards & Brews crew kicks off the first episode of 2018 with a review of (probably immortal) guitar legend Joe Satriani's latest album What Happens Next . What has the Satch aka 'ol laser eyes been up to after all these years? Tune in to find out! Next up, Dan and Eric drop some bearded knowledge on listeners suffering through the dead of winter with their tips on "How to Winterize Your Beard." It's actually pretty informative, if you can get past the intense "ma...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 50
As 2017 winds down, the Beats, Beards & Brews crew gets together once more to celebrate another glorious year of podcasting, growing beards, listening to lots of music and drinking plenty of craft beer (and the occasional mainstream ale). Eric, Evan and Dan share their "New Beard's Resolutions" for 2018. Dan describes his brief time being shaven and why he is already growing back the beard. Eric vows to dedicate 2018 to loving his beard and himself. All in healthy moderation, of course! The ...
Dec 30, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 49
The Beats, Beards & Brews crew is late to the game with their tribute to legendary AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young —who died on Nov. 18, 2017—due to more technical difficulties on Dan's part. A lesser trio of podcasters might have given up and moved on ... but Malcolm deserves more than that, so Eric, Evan and Dan decided to day drink on a Saturday afternoon and re-record the episode. Everyone lists their top three favorite AC/DC albums and Dan reminisces about listening to the song "Bi...
Dec 11, 2017•58 min•Season 3Ep. 48
On Episode No. 47 of Beats, Beards & Brews the gang mixes things up and checks out Metallica's Master of Puppets Remastered (Deluxe Box Set) , well at least the Spotify version of this deluxe release. Listen to the boys wax nostalgic about the legendary Tallica album and 11+ hours worth of riff tapes, demos, auditions and live sets. They also discuss whether box sets are worthwhile or a money grab. Next up, Dan gives an update on his goofy Movember mustache and Evan discusses his inability t...
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 47
It's Movember aka No Shave November aka [insert other tagline here]! A time when the non-bearded decide to stop shaving their face and/or upper lip region for an entire month! Seriously though, it is for a good cause, raising awareness for men's health issues, more specifically as related to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Naturally, the Beats, Beards & Brew crew decides to review the newest Cannibal Corpse album Red Before Black , and they also decipher the hidden mean...
Nov 03, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Get ready to enter a time machine and travel back to ... 2003. On Episode No. 45 of Beats, Beards & Brews (RIP Episode No. 44), Eric, Evan and Dan review The Darkness' latest album Pinewood Smile . The boys are a little divided on this one, but there are a few key points they can agree on. 1) The album art for Pinewood Smile is atrocious. 2) Permission to Land is still awesome. 3) Never go full Queen. When Dan accidentally makes an off-color joke things get weird and the episode rapidly goes...
Oct 18, 2017•58 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Evan, Eric and Dan return once more for Episode No. 43 of Beats, Beards & Brews (Eric cleaned up his act for this one). The gang kicks things off with a review of Queens of the Stone Age's latest album Villains . They also reminisce about 2002's Songs for the Deaf . For the beard portion of the podcast, Dan and Eric review the Beard Care Starter Kit from Artius Man in Citrus Fire Scent. Evan provides his review of the Mountain Air scented beard oil from the company. Lastly, Evan gives 515 Br...
Sep 08, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Eric should have went to bed after a raucous, after-hours work event, but instead he joins Dan and Evan on the mic for what is probably the most quotable episode of Beats, Beards & Brews yet! Evan held the previous record for drinking the most pre-pod, but Eric shatters that record and hits the mic with a vengeance. To Eric's credit he still hasn't completely sabotaged an episode. In Episode 42, incorrectly identified as Episode 41, Eric trashes on Arcade Fire's latest record Everything Now ...
Aug 22, 2017•49 min•Season 3Ep. 42
It's that time of year again, where Eric, Evan and Dan each pick an album that has not yet been reviewed on the podcast that they thoroughly enjoyed. Evan and Dan both pick the same album, Pet Symmetry - Vision , which Eric likes better than Into It. Over It. Even if the emo revival is something that should not exist. Dan ends up selecting Dan Auerbach's Waiting on a Song instead. Evan and Eric agree that it's an inoffensive music record—with some hooks! Eric goes with The Night Flight Orchestra...
Jul 13, 2017•55 min
Eric, Evan and Dan are back for Episode 40 of Beats, Beards & Brews, in which they review the latest album, Wrong One to Fuck With , from underground death metal darlings Dying Fetus . Naturally, several f-bombs are dropped in this episode. Dan and Eric then ponder the evolutionary and health-related benefits of having a beard, including its ability to protect from sickness, allergens and the elements. They may be full of shit, but damn if they don't make a compelling argument. The three fri...
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 7 min
The gang is back for another round of reviewing things, including the second album, Witness , from blues/rock/soul artist Benjamin Booker . It may just be the least offensive album of 2017, perfect for some summertime group listening. Eric and Dan go to a beard competition (again) and they fail to win (again). The bearded duo describe their wet experience at Beard-A-Whirl 2017 in Minneapolis. They also share some valuable takeaways for those who choose to compete. Dan also sent Eric and Evan hom...
Jun 15, 2017•59 min
Welcome to Beats, Beards & Brews 2.0. We've got a new logo, thanks to Aaron Shekey out of Minneapolis, and have updated our look on the main Libsyn page and across social media ( Twitter and Instagram ). Follow along at @bbbpod. On Episode 38 of the podcast, the gang FINALLY GETS A FUNCTIONAL CODE for 30% off your order at BurtonsBeardOil.com . Just head on over to the website, select your products and type in BBBPOD at checkout (not case sensitive). Listen to the beard portion of the podcas...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Eric, Evan and Dan are back once more, to review Night Demon's latest NWOBHM throwback album, and second full-length release, "Darkness Remains." Evan gets lost in the heavy metal nostalgia, while Dan isn't as easily impressed. Dan and Eric then give their take on an innovative, and slightly perplexing, new product called the Beard Balm Brush (aka #spongebowser). It's more balm than brush and it definitely smells good, at least the bearded duo can agree on that. Finally, everyone reviews a lemon...
May 09, 2017•59 min
Body Count's in the house! As promised, Eric, Evan and Dan review the latest release from Ice-T's metal outfit, Body Count. Bloodlust is the band's heaviest offering to date, though at times Ice-T goes a little too off the rails (just like this podcast), and the hip-hop legend inspires a grammatical debate on the correctness of the term "bustin' a nut" and Dan then attempts to start an Internet rumor involving The Wallflowers' '90s hit single, "One Headlight." For the beard portion of the podcas...
Apr 25, 2017•58 min
On Episode #35 of Beats, Beards & Brews the gang checks out Mastodon's latest release Emperor of Sand , which serves as a perfect gateway metal album. It's really catchy too and worth a listen for fans of all types of music, even if its concept in no way relates to Disney's underrated The Return of Jafar . Dan and Eric then give their take on an oil/balm sample they ordered from Burton's Beard Oil that included Business Blend oil and Tobacco balm. Does size matter when ordering a beard sampl...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 4 min
What's that smell? The patchouli-infused fragrance of hipster BS is in the air during Episode #34 of Beats, Beards & Brews as the dudes review The Shins' fifth and latest release Heartworms . Prepare your ears to be indie rocked. Dan and Eric test out some beard oils from Skully's out of Victorville, California , a relative newcomer to the beard oil scene. A review is given to Skully's Peacemaker blend of bergamot and lime with a hint of vanilla, but other scents are referenced, as the order...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min
In Episode #33 of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang finds Jesus ... Even More Jesus Imperial Stout that is, the highest abv beer drank on the podcast so far, clocking in at a solid 12% abv. Things start off pretty normal with a review of Minus the Bear's latest album VOIDS , which brings Evan back to his college days. No one is overly impressed by the band's sixth studio album, but Eric is glad it's not your typical indie BS. Next up, Dan and Eric go in-depth answering the question "What makes...
Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 9 min
In Episode #32 of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang dives into the latest release from Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light , which might be a mash-up of three albums, one of which (we think) carries an alien/stripper/space concept. Eric then shares his latest (and greatest) pocket beard comb/pick find, the Beard Pick No. 1 from Bisson Combs out of Toronto, which produces some quality stainless steel products with an array of price points and finishes. This leads to a heated debate on pocket functionalit...
Mar 05, 2017•54 min
In a strange twist of fate (i.e. Dan was feeling ill on a Wednesday) we switched our recording day for Episode #31 of Beats, Beards & Brews to Thirsty Thursday. Long story short, Evan could not withstand the temptation of the Nitro Blonde Fatale (8.5% abv) from Peace Tree Brewing Co. out of Knoxville, Iowa, and proceeded to quench his thirst with more beer after that, so needless to say, he is riding a nice buzz on this pod. Once Eric and Dan are done calling Evan out, the three amigos put o...
Feb 14, 2017•55 min
We tend to pick albums at least one of us wants to review on Beats, Beards & Brews, but on Episode #30 we decided to go rogue with Foxygen's new album Hang . And man, it was a terrible mistake. Evan might disagree. Don't be like Evan. For the beard portion of the podcast, Dan and Eric give their take on The Grandpa Soap Co.'s Pine Tar Wonder Soap and even come up with some brilliant marketing slogans for the company to use. Seriously guys, get in touch. They also talk about beard washing str...
Jan 30, 2017•53 min
In the first Beats, Beards & Brews recording of 2017, the boys are back on their respective mics with a new format that involves actually following the name of the podcast—album review, beard product, then beer review. Evan, Eric and Dan kick off the episode (after the usual intro banter) with a review of hip-hop superstar duo Run the Jewel's latest album Run the Jewels 3 . Dan and Eric then award their highest ranking for a beard oil yet to Percy Nobleman's Premium Beard Oil , proving that ...
Jan 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
2016 may have sucked, but this year-end episode of Beats, Beards & Brews is all right. Dan and Eric kick things off with a review of the Howling Rain and Black Knight beard oils from Black Rebel Beard Co. out of El Paso. Evan, Eric and Dan then list off their top three albums (plus some extras) that they listened to in 2016 and that may or may not have been reviewed on the podcast. They also put together a super random Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/123699728/playlist/5LaPnT...
Dec 29, 2016•1 hr 11 min
In the funkiest episode of Beats, Beards & Brews to date, Eric and Dan review The Simple Kit from Detroit Grooming Co. , which includes four of their signature oils and some "moustache" wax. These oils definitely bring the funk. The gang gets off track and talks about Mamba Fruit Chews (the No. 1 fruit candy at @BBBPod HQ ). Evan, Dan and Eric then give an in-depth analysis of the latest Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love! , a groovin' departure from pop culture icon Donald Glover's prev...
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Unleash the Doberhounds! Eric, Evan and Dan get in the holiday spirit with the second ever "live recording" of Beats, Beards & Brews that includes two very special guests. Dan and Eric review Artisan Coffee and Spiced Citrus beard oils from Arthur J Hawke (based out of Winchester, not London, oops!). They then proceed to get into a heated discussion about whether Metallica's new album Hardwired ... to Self Destruct is a return to form for the biggest band in hard rock/metal or just way too l...
Dec 13, 2016•49 min
It's November, aka No Shave November or Movember among the bearded and non-bearded alike, in which many men embark on a beard growing journey. The month is synonymous with growing facial hair to raise awareness of men's health issues and also encourages donations to charities that fight against them. Beats, Beards & Brews shares its thoughts on Movember and Dan and Eric discuss how much money it would take to shave their epic beards, for charity or profit. Would Eric shave his 2+ years of gr...
Dec 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Eric and Dan test out Marlowe No. 143 Men's Beard Oil (carried at a Target store near you), arguably the most affordable beard oil they've run into so far. The Beats, Beards & Brews crew then switches gears to review Meshuggah's latest offering The Violent Sleep of Reason , which brings the heavy. There's no doubt Evan's controversial review will come back to haunt him for many pods to come. The boys then bid farewell to Surly Brewing Co.'s Todd Haug with their take on Todd the Axe Man , a c...
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Dan enters the dangerous underbelly of the DIY beard balm black market, aka he bought some beeswax, shea butter and essential oils on the Internet and is throwing down some mad buttery balm for Eric and himself to test out. The full crew then goes on to review Opeth's latest album Sorceress , which sees the band continuing to stray from its death metal roots into full-on prog-rock and jazz territory—with mixed results. After diving a little too deep into progressive waters, the gang dials it bac...
Nov 01, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Beats, Beards & Brews returns after an "end of summer" hiatus. Dan and Eric review two new products from Mad Viking Beard Co. in the form of The Hollow and The Orchard beard oils, which are the latest blends from the company, smelling of fresh cut wood and green apples, respectively. Evan, Dan and Eric then proceed to dissect Butch Walker's latest album, Stay Gold , a slice of ultra-clean, slickly produced Americana. And finally, the gang gives their take on Hop Nosh IPA from Uinta Brewing. ...
Oct 18, 2016•58 min
