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Friday Night Beers

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Translating beers into improvised pop culture takes, one sip at a time. Hosted by Tom and Vince.
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Episode #219 - Budweiser

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Budweiser. This beer comes from Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, MO. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like America’s birthday, Budweiser’s controversial origins, hot dogs, American icons, 4th of July movies and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Emai...

Jul 04, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 219

Episode #218 - Hamm's

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Hamm’s. This beer comes from Hamm’s Brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like the Hamm’s Beer Bear, prize-worthy hogs, people with food names, Kevin Bacon, The Looney Tunes, Jon Hamm’s career and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@f...

Jun 27, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 218

Episode #217 - Same Same Different

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Same Same Different. This beer comes from HOMES Brewery in Ann Arbor, MI. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like uncool trends, festival culture, memorable remakes, Arrested Development, celebrity doppelgangers and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.nig...

Jun 20, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 217

Episode #216 - Taj Mahal Lager

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Taj Mahal. This beer comes from United Breweries in Bangalore, India. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Indian beer history, drinking gods, Bollywood, pop culture “Taj Mahals” and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.night.bee...

Jun 13, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 216

Episode #215 - Lone Star

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Lone Star. This beer comes from Lone Star Brewing Co. in San Antonio, Texas. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Matthew McConaughey, Glen Powell, Beyoncé, famous Longhorns, amazing solo performances, John Candy, Robin Williams and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threa...

Jun 06, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 215

Episode #214 - Foster's Lager

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Foster’s Lager. This beer comes from Carlton & United Breweries in Abbotsford, Australia. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like bad stereotypes, Paul Hogan, Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, Richard Branson (a non-Aussie) and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://ww...

May 30, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 214

Episode #213 - Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale. This beer comes from Kiuchi Brewery in Naka, Ibaraki, Japan. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like secret organizations, Area 51, The Studio, The White Lotus, scene stealing actors and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night....

May 23, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 213

Episode #212 - Gather House

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Gather House. This beer comes from The Drowned Lands in Warwick, New York. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like family quirks, reunions, famous on-screen family gatherings, the best fictional homes, Bruce Wayne vs. Tony Stark, and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.n...

May 16, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Episode #211 - Trail Pass IPA

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Trail Pass IPA. This beer comes from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like secular monks, fitness influencers, non-alcoholic beer marketing, memorable trailers and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.be...

May 09, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Episode #210 - Tsingtao

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Tsingtao. This beer comes from Tsingtao Brewery in Qing Dao Shi, Shan Dong Sheng China. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Chinese-American cultural connections, Yao Ming, Wicked, Kung Fu movies, Jackie Chan and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night...

May 02, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 210

Episode #209 - Solace

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Solace, a black lager. This beer comes from Old Nation Brewing Co in Williamston, Michigan. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like The Quantum of Solace, misguided pop culture moments, The White Lotus, music moods and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.ni...

Apr 25, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 209

Episode #208 - La Saison

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink La Saison, a barrel-aged sour ale. This beer comes from Brasserie des Franchaise-Montagnese in Jura, Switzerland. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like fun acronyms, the Swiss, Swiss things, actors who are “swiss army knives”, evil adjacency and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: http...

Apr 18, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 208

Episode #207 - Casa de Guava

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Casa de Guava, a Berliner weisse. This beer comes from Steep Ravine Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like guavas, Adrien Brody, Jay Baruchel, That 70s Show, LeBron James, questionable re-brands and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.t...

Apr 11, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 207

Episode #206 - Meteor Shower

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Meteor Shower Pale Lager, a gluten free beer. This beer comes from Ghostfish Brewing Company in Seattle, WA. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like pop culture ghosts, meteors, asteroids, meteor movies, Shinedown, and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.n...

Apr 04, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 206

Episode #205 - Bloodpact

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Bloodpact. This beer comes from Jester King Brewery in Austin, TX. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like corn lager history, blood drives, cults, acting devils, theoretical blood pacts and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.night...

Mar 28, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 205

Episode #204 - Ursa Major

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Ursa Major. This beer comes from Old Irving Brewing Co. in Chicago, IL. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Zeus’s affairs, constellations, the best bears of all-time, SNL 50, SNL legacy content and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email...

Mar 21, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 204

Episode #203 - Carlsberg

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Carlsburg. This lager comes from Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen, Denmark. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Carlsberg’s awful slogan, great Danes, obscure Danish history, the Carl of Fame and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday...

Mar 14, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 203

Episode #202 - Red Horse

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Red Horse. This lager comes from San Miguel Brewery in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila Philippines. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like San Miguel’s market domination, notable Filipinos, Google, Apple, animated movies, dynastic runs and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads....

Mar 07, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 202

Episode #201 - Mango Turbo Shandy

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Mango Turbo Shandy Citrus Ale. This lager comes from Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron, OH. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like small towns that got recognized, hopping athletes, TCU, The WB Frog, Kermit, Frog and Toad and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@frid...

Feb 28, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 201

Episode #200 - Pabst Blue Ribbon

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Pabst Blue Ribbon . This lager comes from Pabst Brewing Company in San Antonio, TX, though the beer originated in Milwaukee, WI. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like outdated brags, hilarious ad slogans, Inside The NBA, the Blue Collar Comedy tour, mocked celebrities and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.22 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers T...

Feb 21, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 200

Episode #199 - The Walrus

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink The Walrus from RoadHouse Brewing Company in Jackson, WY. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like walruses, The Beatles, psychedelic rock, Kobe Bryant, Steven Spielberg, The Wizard of Oz and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.nig...

Feb 14, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 199

Episode #198 - Blue

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Blue from SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, GA. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like early Rick & Morty, Eiffel 65, nonsense pop songs, the best “Blues”, pop culture stuff that makes us blue and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Ema...

Feb 07, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 198

Episode #197 - Perceived Distance

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Perceived Distance from i s/was Brewing in Chicago, IL. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Nosferatu, short-sighted Hollywood decisions, breakthrough actor candidates, missed opportunities and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: fri...

Jan 31, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 197

Episode #196 - Sun Bent

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Sun Bent from Resident Culture Brewing in Charlotte, NC. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like cryogenic freezing, failsons, Succession, sunburns, sports gambling, sunscreening and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.night.beers...

Jan 24, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 196

Episode #195 - Tankbeer

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Tankbeer. This lager comes from Hopewell Brewing Company in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Czech beer culture, Carry On, tanking in sports, questionable Hollywood performances, best drunk verbs and adjectives, and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www...

Jan 17, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 195

Episode #194 - Rolling Rock

Send us a text In the season five premiere of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try Rolling Rock from Latrobe Brewing Co. in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Rolling Rock’s confusing history, irrelevant brands, one-on-one basketball, pre gaming, 4 am bars and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 1.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night....

Jan 10, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 194

Episode #193 - Lü

Send us a text In the season five premiere of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try Lü from Solemn Oath Brewing in Chicago, IL. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like solemn oaths, being early on takes, the best Lous, expectations for the show, talk show hosts and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.nigh...

Jan 03, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 193

Episode #192 - How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom takes over the show for his fourth solo-hosted episode. He drinks Fistmas from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL. Then, he reviews the beloved 2000 Christmas film adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas . Join along as he discusses the making of the movie, Dr. Seuss, Jim Carrey, The Grinch’s cultural impact, the meaning of Christmas and more. Movie: 4 / 5 Toms Beer: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Thread...

Dec 20, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 192

Episode #191 - Season IV Finale

Send us a text In the season four finale of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince recap everything that went down in 2024. They begin by going over some stats from the season. From there, several awards are handed out including Takes of the Year, Best Foreign Country, The Pepe, Beer We Love to Hate, “Booze-ster” of the Year, Home Brewer of the Year, Pop Culture LVPs, Fan of the Year and finally, Beer of the Year. Beer of the Year: Son of Juice Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threa...

Dec 13, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 191

Episode #190 - Trader Joe's Drive Thru Red with Ryan Mac

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try Drive Thru Red, one of the private label beers from Trader Joe’s Josephsbrau Brewing Company in San Jose, CA. They’re joined by longtime guest and superfan Ryan Mac, the founder of Mac Brewing , to review the beer. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Trader Joe’s, grocery store stans, trends in the beer industry, fast food chains and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 ...

Dec 06, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 190
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