Beer Blues and BS

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Beer, Blues, and BS - a podcast that invites you to pour yourself a cold beverage, pull up a chair, and enjoy the company of good friends. Hosts Howard Blues and Mark Kidder share stories, discuss hobbies and what’s on tap. Topics: TV/Movies Beer, whiskey, and other libations Video games Board games Hockey - Go Avs! Go Sioux! Music and Tales of our Glorious Past! Hosts: Mark Kidder earned his title of ”The Man, The Myth, The Legend” after hosting the #1 rated rock show per capita in the nation for three years running. After retiring from radio at the top of his game, Mark is once again rocking the mic. Kidder is not shy about sharing his love of rock, hockey, Star Trek, and good whisky. Howard Blues is the man with too many hobbies. While podcasting may be his newest one, he also attempts to enjoy board gaming, painting models, playing video games, and writing. His reputation is that of a silent historian with the occasional one-liner, but he is excited to talk about hockey, Star Wars, board games, and his newest adventure fatherhood.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hello Vietnam!

    Fire up the air fryer and buckle in—we’re hitting the road for a high-speed episode of Beer, Blues, and BS! This week, J.S. Gunslinger joins us live from a 300-mile stretch of highway, fueling up on "Lando Norris" Monster energy drinks and sharing a life-changing air-fried tortellini food hack that you have to hear to believe. Between traffic reports and GPS rerouting nightmares, we celebrate WrestleMania weekend with some heavy hitters: Mark Kidder is double-fisting Templeton Rye from an Austin 316 glass, while Rudeboy Kyle welcomes the legendary Yuengling to its new home in Iowa. We also debut a brand-new segment, "The Blues Blotter," featuring the most bizarre and hilarious police reports from the Montana "Flathead Beacon." Plus, we talk competitive shooting with the new Sig 2011 "Night Shift," plan an "Ultimate Blues Traveler" playlist for our upcoming concert trip, and debate the existence of Mustard Soda. On Tap this Episode: Rudeboy Kyle: Yuengling Lager & Three Floyds Zombie Dust Mark Kidder: Templeton Rye Barrel Strength J.S. Gunslinger: Hot Buttered Rum Coffee & Monster Zero Sugar Doc: Mango Peach "Beach Juice" & Stoop Brewing Dry Hopped Pilsner Howard Blues: Peach Oolong Tea Plus, we welcome all our new listeners from Vietnam!   Recorded: 4.17.26 0:00 – Intro 1:33 – What’s on Tap? 20:37 – Hello Vietnam! 26:19 – Blues Blotter 38:46 – Where is JS 40:25 – Howard’s Confession 41:41 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 57:19 – GPS Woes & Competition Shooters 1:02:05 – Cheap Plugs 1:04:16 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 9:32 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #AirFryerHacks #Yuengling #ZombieDust #Roadtrip #Vanlife #policeblotter #WrestleMania #BluesTraveler #MonsterEnergy #Vietnam

    1hr 25min

  2. 24 APR

    Is Marvel Dead?

    Is the superhero genre officially "over the hill"? This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, we’re diving into the Hollywood saturation crisis—debating whether Chris Pratt and Pedro Pascal are in too many projects and why the MCU feels like it’s stuck in a "Stephen Moffat-era" loop. But it’s not all movie rants! Rudeboy Kyle is officially turning 40 and planning a bucket-list trip to the Austrian F1 Grand Prix. We break down the logistics of traveling to Salzburg, the controversial "battery-engine" blend of modern racing, and why you should never leave Austria without a bag of Mozart chocolate (unless your dog eats it first). Plus, Mark Kidder gets emotional over the Artemis 2 moon launch, Howard Blues survives a "hop tea" that tasted like watery lawn clippings, and we discuss the proper vacuum power required for a zero-gravity toilet. Inside this Episode: Battlefield 6: The motorbike racing event that’s actually bringing players back. Hobby News: Howard’s progress on his first paid miniature commission. David Tennant Stardom: From Good Omens and Staged to the greatest "500 Miles" cover ever recorded. The "Hop Tea" Disaster: Why Howard is officially retiring from his wife’s non-alcoholic experiment. Recorded: 4.3.26 0:00 – Intro 2:43 – What’s on Tap? 23:03 – Battlefield 6 Racing 29:54 – Red Bull Events 31:17 – Austria & F1 Racing 48:17 – Dad Jokes of the Week 53:56 – Artemis 2 Launch 57:27 – Mario and Marvel 1:12:05 – Cheap Plugs 1:14:17 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 37:07   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #BeerBluesBS #MiniaturePainting #PodcastLife #F1Austria #Artemis2 #MarvelStudios #Hoplark #Battlefield6 #DavidTennant #SuperMarioMovie #BismarckND #PodcastLife #Redbull

    1hr 26min

  3. 17 APR

    The Legend's Last Ride

    From the airwaves to the assembly line, Episode 260 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a journey through corporate radio drama and high-tech hobbies. Mark Kidder pulls back the curtain on the end of his show, Last Ride Home, giving us a raw look at corporate radio "cutbacks," the secret world of "Radio Diaries," and what it’s like to have the #1 rated show in the country one day and be the "bug on the windshield" the next. But as one door closes, a parade float opens! The crew brainstorms a world-first: broadcasting the TripleB live from a parade (May 8th!), complete with candy-throwing logistics and "sound interference" warnings. In the hobby corner, LCL Geek shows off his new drone footage while discussing the legal headaches of Part 107 licensing. Howard Blues shares his first-ever paid miniature commission—a mushroom fairy for a coworker—and reveals the Heritage Center's wild new expansion: a 60-foot Minuteman III missile destined for a 57-foot room. On Tap this Episode: Rudeboy Kyle: Duvel Belgian Strong Blonde (4.7/5) – Featuring the "Bubbly Tornado." Mark Kidder: Half Brothers Classic Golden Ale. Doc: MXD Long Island Iced Tea (12% ABV & a 4.8-rated homemade pot pie). LCL Geek: New Glarus Pillzner (Surprisingly bitter). Howard Blues: Kiwi Watermelon Sparkling Water (The "Artificial Sugar" struggle).   Recorded: 4.3.26 0:00 – Intro 2:12 – What’s on Tap? 13:22 – Hockey Playoffs & March Madness 22:01 – What’s on Tap? Doc 27:45 – LCL Geek’s New Toy 34:35 – New Military Gallery  39:51 – Reaper Miniatures New Paint Line 45:20 – The Last Ride Home With Kidder & Radio Ratings 57:42 – Band Night Parade 1:12:44 – Cheap Plugs 1:16:55 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 6:21 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #BeerBluesBS #5YearAnniversary #PodcastMilestone #BismarckND #MarchMadness #TripleB #RadioLife #DronePhotography #MiniaturePainting #CraftBeer #Duvel #FrozenFour #PodcastLife

    1hr 28min

  4. 10 APR

    5 Years of Bs & 1,500 Drinks Later...

    Five years. 259 episodes. 1,550 Drinks. We’ve officially hit the half-decade milestone, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with a two-hour marathon of brews, questionable trivia, and a healthy dose of revenge. The anniversary kicks off with a massive What’s On Tap session featuring everything from a legendary 4.9-rated Cold Smoke Scotch Ale to a White Mocha Stout that divided the room. We also dive into the "Big Data" of TripleB—did you know we’ve put away 200 non-alcoholic beverages over the last five years? LCL Geek breaks down the spreadsheets, revealing that 86.77% of our "research" has been strictly alcoholic. But it’s not all toasts and trophies. JS finally gets his revenge on Howard for years of IPA torture by serving up a bag of mystery drinks. Plus, we talk about the end of an era at Oscars Bar, the legend of Chuck Norris, and a physical challenge in Boise involving a 66-pound silver ingot. Anniversary Highlights: Trivia Chaos: We put our history in the hands of a robot, and it hallucinated half the show. The Spreadsheet Reveal: 998 unique drinks and 8 missing states. We’re coming for you, Mississippi! Oscars' Under the Pit: New management, refunded memberships, and retrieving grandma's gear from the lockers. Travel Tips: Why you need to visit Craters of the Moon and a specific Chinese joint in Walla Walla. Recorded: 3.20.26 0:00 – Intro 3:16 – What’s on Tap? 17:17 – RIP Chuck Norris 19:45 – Triple B Trivia Round 1 30:53 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 42:15 – Triple B Drink Stats 49:14 – Goodbye to Oscars 55:24 – March Madness 58:37 – Triple B Trivia Round 2 1:12:36 – What’s on Tap? Round 3 1:28:55 – Are We Going to Tell That Story? 1:32:37 – JS’ New Challenge 1:35:31 – Craters of the Moon and Amazing Chinese Food 1:40:27 – Triple B Trivia Round 3 1:48:46 – Productive Podcasting 1:49:55 – What’s on Tap? Last Call 1:54:50 – IPA Appreciation Month 2:00:30 – Cheap Plugs 2:03:28:02 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 7:26 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #BeerBluesBS #5YearAnniversary #PodcastMilestone #ColdSmoke #CraftBeer #AIFails #BismarckND #MarchMadness #OscarsBar #TripleB

    2h 58m

  5. 3 APR

    3D Coloring and Breast Pump "Frogs"

    It’s a family affair and a trip down memory lane! This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, we welcome back a legend: Lefty Blues makes her first appearance since Episode 76! We’ve traded the beer for lukewarm water (shoutout to "Lukewarm Lefty") to tackle a live painting session of some "Heart Breaker" miniatures. The episode is pure chaos from the start, featuring technical glitches, a "Wild Child" interruption, and the hazards of painting while overtired. We dive deep into the world of Reaper vs. Army Painter speed paints, discuss the "programming" logic of the board game Colt Express, and share some truly therapeutic rants about the nightmare of retail work at Kohl’s. From the "electronic frog" sounds of wearable breast pumps to the mystery of why toddlers ask the same question 40 times a day, this episode is a raw, funny look at hobbies, parenting, and surviving the workplace. Inside this Episode: Retail Horror Stories: Solving the "Shoe Department Puzzle" and dealing with managers who can't remember your name. Hobby Talk: Is miniature painting just "3D coloring"? Plus, the "Slap Chop" technique and color-correction fails. Parenting Real Talk: Handling "big emotions" after a late-night Bobcats hockey game. TV Recs: Why you should check out Blind Spot and the latest on the Scrubs revival. Recorded: 3.14.26 0:00 – Intro 2:01 – What We Are Painting 6:03 – Kid Express & Trains 9:52 – Overtired Kids & Hockey 15:30 – Painting, Paint Pens, and Slap Chop 21:27 – Lefty’s TV Viewing 27:46 – Retail Nightmare Stories 40:36 – Fixing Painting Mistakes 42:42 – More Stories 47:26 – Old People and Breast Pump Frogs 52:06 – My Bloody Valentine 54:45 – For the Love of Zambonis 58:13 – How the Miniatures are looking 1:00:25 – Cheap Plugs 1:03:10 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 9:20 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #BeerBluesBS #MiniaturePainting #RetailHorrorStories #ArmyPainter #ReaperMiniatures #ParentingHumor #Kohls #BoardGames #PodcastLife #BismarckND #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting

    1hr 7min

  6. 27 MAR

    The Beer Draft: Who Snagged the Best Bottles?

    Get ready for the ultimate cellar clean-out! In Episode 257, the crew is clearing the decks and preparing for the road to the 5-Year Anniversary (coming up fast at Episode 259!) with a high-stakes TripleB Beer & Liquor Draft. To determine the draft order, the team plays a cutthroat guessing game based on nearly 250 episodes of show history. From "Toilet Turtles" to JS Gunslinger’s infamous "Four Loko and Juice" incident, we’re revisiting the moments that made the show. Before the draft madness, we dive into the "Battle Van" project, debate whether artificial banana flavor is a culinary masterpiece or a crime, and hear a wild "small world" story about Doc meeting Mark Kidder’s dad years before the podcast even existed. Inside this Episode: Draft Day: Guessing the episode numbers of show classics to win the "hard stuff." Small World: Doc’s history with the Kidder family at a high school debate tournament. The "Worst" Soda: Why the Lemon Warheads soda earned a brutal 1/5 rating. Lego Talk: LCL Geek’s tips on "Banana Kick" snacks and green screen builds. Recorded 3.7.26 0:00 – Intro 1:44 – What’s on Tap? 9:19 – Atlanta and A Small World 14:14 – Podcasting Ain’t Cheap 16:13 – What’s on Tap? Howard 19:50 – Banana Candy Flavoring 22:56 – Dad Jokes of the Week 26:14 – Beer Draft 1:04:11 – Cheap Plugs 1:07:20 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 1:07:59 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #Ghosts #Ghoststories #History #WWE #Royal Rumble #Mysterybox #Custer #GeorgeArmstrongCuster #Dadjokes #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting

    1hr 20min

  7. 20 MAR

    Is the Scrubs Revival Actually Good?

    From "Electric Blue Phlegm" to $40 lawsuits, this episode of Beer, Blues, and BS is a rollercoaster of medical mysteries and questionable life choices. Howard Blues kicks things off with a terrifying discovery involving color-changing Oreos, while Doc tempts fate by nearly buying a Four Loko—only to settle on a "High Gravity" lager that definitely wasn't "smooth." The crew dives deep into the Blackhawks' rebuilding agony, the return of Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche, and a heated critique of Starfleet Academy (including an alien that throws up glitter?). We also talk about the Scrubs revival, the "power in numbers" of class action lawsuits, and why every miniature painter needs to own a literal box of skulls. Inside this Episode: The "Judas" Opportunity: Why Mark Kidder is failing at wrestling references. Medical Lawsuits: Why University of Washington students are getting a $40 "win." Horror Gaming: Preparing for Resident Evil Requiem and surviving jump scares. The AI Incident: LCL Geek’s fake shark story that the robot missed.     Recorded: 3.6.26 0:00 – Intro 4:33 – What’s on Tap? Round 1 11:51 – Color Changing Oreos 15:14 – Somebody Kicks Down the Door 21:22 – Hockey Update 32:23 – Scrubs Revival 37:37 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 41:30 – Starfleet Academy & COVID 46:55 – Don’t Take Our Advice As Proper Legal Advice 52:44 – Shows After Actor Loss & Resident Evil 57:50 – Cheap Plugs 59:52 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 46:36 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #Ghosts #Ghoststories #History #WWE #Royal Rumble #Mysterybox #Custer #GeorgeArmstrongCuster #Dadjokes #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting

    1hr 9min

  8. 13 MAR

    Ghosts of the Custer House

    From handmade jerky to a "million rabbits walking backward," the crew is back to break down the latest in brews, beef, and the bizarre state of streaming sports. This week, we dive into the "WWE Streaming Nightmare"—explaining why you now need four different subscriptions just to follow your favorite wrestlers—and speculate on the mysterious person-sized crate delivered to Monday Night Raw. The highlight of the night? A deep dive into Jerky Science. LCL Geek brings a clone recipe from Three Floyds, leading to a heated debate over whether carbonation in a Dr. Pepper marinade actually tenderizes the meat. Plus, we settle the score on Tajin seasoning (it belongs on everything), explore the "ghosts" of the Custer House, and a humorous AI mistake. On Tap this Episode: LCL Geek: Rutland Red American Amber Ale (3.7/5) Rudeboy Kyle: Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier & a Zero Proof Cosmo Doc: Bee Haven Ginger & Coriander Mead (A spicy 4.5/5!) JS Gunslinger: Lines White Mocha Stout (The only person who likes it!) Howard Blues: Warheads Sour Watermelon Soda (The "Sugar Bomb") 3 Floyds Jerky Seasoning Recipe scaled to 1lb 23g Brown Sugar 4g Salt 5g Black Pepper 5g Paprika 5g mustard powder 5g garlic powder Recorded: 2.20.26 0:00 – Intro 2:18 – What’s on Tap? 14:39 – Tajin on Watermelon? 20:31 – Jerky Taste Test 25:38 – WWE Too Expensive? 32:04 – Dad Jokes of the Week 34:33 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 44:13 – The Upcoming Beer Draft 53:14 – Doctorates Secrets & Engagement 58:15 – Not Drunk Enough? 1:03:07 – Haunted Historic Site Stories 1:05:33 – Cheap Plugs 1:07:28 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 15:44 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #Ghosts #Ghoststories #History #WWE #Royal Rumble #Mysterybox #Custer #GeorgeArmstrongCuster #Dadjokes #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting #jerky #jerkyaddiction #BeerBluesBS #Beer #Blues #BS #ColoradoAvalanche #Avalanche #Hockey #NHL #FightingSioux #ForeverSioux #Metallica

    1hr 25min
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Beer, Blues, and BS - a podcast that invites you to pour yourself a cold beverage, pull up a chair, and enjoy the company of good friends. Hosts Howard Blues and Mark Kidder share stories, discuss hobbies and what’s on tap. Topics: TV/Movies Beer, whiskey, and other libations Video games Board games Hockey - Go Avs! Go Sioux! Music and Tales of our Glorious Past! Hosts: Mark Kidder earned his title of ”The Man, The Myth, The Legend” after hosting the #1 rated rock show per capita in the nation for three years running. After retiring from radio at the top of his game, Mark is once again rocking the mic. Kidder is not shy about sharing his love of rock, hockey, Star Trek, and good whisky. Howard Blues is the man with too many hobbies. While podcasting may be his newest one, he also attempts to enjoy board gaming, painting models, playing video games, and writing. His reputation is that of a silent historian with the occasional one-liner, but he is excited to talk about hockey, Star Wars, board games, and his newest adventure fatherhood.

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  • Creator
    beerbluesbs
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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