Two lifelong friends from Wisconsin make lists of things like music, TV, movies, sports, and popular culture. And they drink beer while doing it. Learn about a new beer each week as these Gen Xers discuss small town life in the 90’s.
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Oscar Winners part 2: The Good Ones
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1:30:00Ben and Kurt discuss the top 50 films that won Best Motion Picture from worst to best, according to indiewire.com. They continue the list with another classy beer, Bofferding Pils from Germany.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt discuss the films that won Best Motion Picture from worst to best, according to Indiewire. Or, at least numbers 97 to 51. It's a classy topic, so they drink a classy, imported beer: Celebrator from Ayinger Brewery.By bensoman1
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With snow shovels finally put away, Ben and Kurt feel it's safe to say winter is over and discuss songs that remind them of spring. Thet drink Shiner Lemonade Shandy to usher in the season. Fingers crossed, it doesn't snow again!!!By bensoman1
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Recorded in front of a live studio audience! Dortmunder Lager from Lupulin Brewing Co. is the beer of choice for Ben and Kurt to discuss their favorite actors from Minnesota: Winona Ryder, Josh Hartnett, Sean William Scott, Leah Thompson, and the immortal James Hong.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt are inspired by a Robert the Bruce Scottish-style ale from 3 Floyds Brewing to discuss their favorite songs from Annie Lennox/Eurythmics, Donovan, Franz Ferdinand, Dire Straits, and Coldplay. Wait, Coldplay is Scottish? Yeah, sort of...By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt tip back some Drewrys Lucky 88s Ligh Lager tall boys and pitch potential movie sequels to each other. Hollywood, please do not take notes. Kurt then tries to recall the winners from the 2005 Teen Choice Awards and Chad Michael Murray's impact on society.By bensoman1
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You know what I hate? Bad cover songs! Ben and Kurt drink a Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA and talk about cover songs they do not like.By bensoman1
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It's the MLB Preview Show! Find out how Ben and Kurt think each Major League Baseball team will finish in the 2025 season as they drink a Montucky Cold Snack Lager. Also, follow us on BlueSky @haveabeerandtalk.By bensoman1
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To honor St Patrick's Day, Ben and Kurt review their favorites from Irish rockers The Cranberries, Thin Lizzie, U2, Van Morrison, and Three Dog Night while drinking a Guinness.By bensoman1
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Saturday Night Live has been on for 50 years, and Kurt and Ben have been fans for most of it. in this week's episode, they make a dream cast out of everyone that appeared on the show. They drink Cowbell Cream Ale by Urban Growler as they do it. More Cowbell!By bensoman1
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Alan Jackson & Jonas Bros walk into a bar...
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51:26Ben and Kurt drink a Sprecher Special Amber and talk about their favorite songs from Blues Traveler, Alan Jackson, Jonas Brothers, Cracker, and AC/DC. This episode was recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025.By bensoman1
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The guys drink an Oscar's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout from Sand Creek Brewing Company as they discuss historical figures they would have liked to have had a beer with.By bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben talk Indiana musicians The Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, The Ataris, John Mellencamp, and Michael Jackson while they drink a Speed Castle from 3 Floyds.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt have a Royal Rabbit Imperial Hazy IPA from Lakefront Brewery that is not yet available in stores, along with a Lil Buddy from Hopewell Brewing Company and talk about some ways that good movies started bad trends in films.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt lose themselves in a Red Jacket Amber Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company as they talk about their favorite songs from Michiganian musicians Stevie Wonder, Bob Segar, Iggie Pop, White Stripes, and EminemBy bensoman1
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Tired of winter? We hope not! Ben and Kurt discuss winter songs as they drink one of their favorite beers: Snow Pilot from Point BreweryBy bensoman1
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The Simpsons... and Bob Uecker are discussed while enjoying The Nut House from Lion's Tail Brewing Company.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite performances from five actors that were born in Wisconsin - Chris Farley. Willem Dafoe, Gene Wilder, Bradley Whitford, and Orson Wells - as they drink a New Glarus Gyrator.By bensoman1
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The fellas discuss the latest class in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Kool and the Gang, Mary J. Blige, and A Tribe Called Quest. And they drank the most rock and roll beer they could find... in Kurt's refrigerator: 3 Floyds War Mullett. Awwwwwe Yeaaaaah!…
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Ben and Kurt draft the best cover songs that they can think of from Rock, Alternative, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop, and Country while drinking a thankfully not skunky Becks. Cheers!By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt down Grain Belt Premium as they talk about their favorite songs by Minnesota artists, Prince, Lizzo, The Hold Steady, Soul Asylum, and The Replacements.By bensoman1
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Watch It Now! Cable and Streaming Animation
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1:09:20Ben and Kurt continue their series on animation when they have a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale and talk about animation available on cable and streaming services. Shows like South Park, Futurama, Big Mouth, and One Piece, to name a few, are discussed!By bensoman1
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We're into the Christmas season, so Ben and Kurt enjoy a tall glass of Shove It by The Brewing Projekt and talk about how they really feel about Christmas songs.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt drink a 3 Floyds Turbo Reaper IPA as they discuss which Disney characters they would like to have a beer with!By bensoman1
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The Friendsgiving and Beer Tasting Episode
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57:33Ben and Kurt invite their wives Noel and Jennifer for a very special episode... to drink beer! Beers from Earth Rider, Potosi, Broken Bat, Hop & Barrel, O'so, and Stone Arch are sampled.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt draft albums from the 1990s as they drink a Hazy Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing. All your favorite (rock) music is discussed!By bensoman1
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It's the Wisconsin show! Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite songs from Wisconsin-connected bands: Bodeans, Garbage, Steve Miller Band, Violent Femmes, and Arrested Development as they drink Dive Beer Milwaukee Lager from Lakefront Brewery. Plus, a quiz on Wisconsin breweries!By bensoman1
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Recorded in Oshkosh, it’s Saturday Night!
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1:16:51Saturday Night Live is turning 50, so Ben and Kurt have a Dirty Bastard from Founders and talk about their favorites from the long-running variety show's many eras. Then, a quiz on haunted houses to wrap up the spooky season.By bensoman1
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What musicians would Ben and Kurt most like to have a beer with? Find out as they discuss it over Raspberry Peach Braaaaaaaains from Drekker Brewing Company.By bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite movies from action stars Bruce Willis, Chris Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and Tom Cruise while drinking a 3 Floyds Zombie Dust. KABOOM!By bensoman1
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You know what we hate??? These songs!!! You know what we don't hate??? Great Lakes Brewing Company Mexican Lager!!! You wanna know why??? You better listen to find out!!!By bensoman1
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Let's talk about animation in Prime Time, baby! And we drink White Rascal from Avery Brewing Company! And we all get smarter and more handsome! Everyone wins!By bensoman1
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High Life Lite is back!!!!!! And hear about our favorite songs from The Scorpions, Journey, Miley Cyrus, Bush, and ZZ Top.By bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben have an O'so Infectious Groove as they celebrate their picks for the best one-hit-wonders of each decade!By bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben talk movie franchises and pic their favorites while they enjoy a Samuel Adams Octoberfest.By bensoman1
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Did you ever rush home after school to watch cartoons? We sure did! Let's have a beer and talk about everything from He-Man to Duck Tailes to The Anamaniacs!By bensoman1
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Remember when Saturday mornings were devoted to cartoons? Let's have a Sam Adams Summer Ale and talk about it! And Kurt quizzes Ben on beer drinking counties!By bensoman1
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The Saviors Tour Concert Review - Green Day & Pumkins
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1:03:40Kurt and Ben saw the The Saviors Tour this weekend! How were Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas? Have a Busch Light Peach with us and find out!By bensoman1
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E9: BTS on BTO and KDR drinks a Sun Beam (FS4)
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56:06Ben T Soman and Kurt D Reising talk about their favorite songs from Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Offspring, Bryan Adams, Live, Nirvana, and Olivia Rodrigo.By bensoman1
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E8: Our Favorite Performance by 5 Actors. (A1)
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52:59What are our favorite roles from some of Hollywood's biggest stars! And Ben gives Kurt a terrible quiz while drinking a Soul Memory Black Lager.By bensoman1
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E7: I have No Doubt that Guns N’ Roses would Dua Lipa. (FS4)
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52:47Favorite songs from Guns N' Roses, Dion, Rod Stewart, Dua Lipa, and No Doubt while drinking Warsteiner Brewers Gold. And a quiz on Major League Rugby.By bensoman1
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Episode 6: Who is the Greatest American Band?
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1:00:16Who is the greatest band to ever come out of the US? Ben and Kurt discuss! Then Kurt is quizzed on the Northwoods League all they enjoy a Pete's Wheat from One Barrel Brewing Co.By bensoman1
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Episode 5: Beck to the Boss and a Juicy Cloud (FS3)
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53:10Ben and Kurt discuss Bob Dylan, Beck, Madonna, Green Day, and Bruce Springsteen while riding a Juicy Cloud from Lion's Tail Brewery. Then Kurt quizzes Ben on the WNBA.By bensoman1
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Episode 4: Superheros and the Top 10 band quiz
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Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite songs from Weezer, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, P!nk, and Oasis while drinking a Shiner Light Blonde.By bensoman1
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Ben & Kurt discuss bands that they'll never see live and why as they enjoy a delicious Warsteiner Dunkel.By bensoman1
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Find out Ben and Kurt's favorite songs from Stone Temple Pilots, Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Cake, Brittany Spears, and Led Zeppelin as they drink Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.By bensoman1
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