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. 5d ago

    Star Trek 60th in Vegas

    Episode 279 of Beer, Blues, and BS goes live from the entertainment capital of the world as Mark Kidder broadcasts straight from Las Vegas! Mark checks in from the neon lights to break down his ultimate fan experience at Star Trek Las Vegas 2026, celebrating 60 legendary years of the iconic franchise. From showing off exclusive, hard-to-find convention merch and detailing his high-end fine dining escapades along the Strip to sharing unforgettable moments from the convention floor, Kidder brings the full Vegas energy to the episode. Expect plenty of late-night laughs, unexpected surprise guests popping in, and the grand return of LCL Geek to join in on the 60th-anniversary sci-fi festivities! Recorded: 8.10.26 0:00 – Intro 3:04 – What’s on Tap? 10:19 – Kidder’s STLV 2026 Recap 23:24 – Kidder’s Log 2026 31:16 – Summer Trips 39:35 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 44:29 – More on STLV 2026 48:44 – JS Arrives 51:36 – Fishy Snacks 1:04:18 – The Rio and Burlesque shows 1:08:39 – Dry Heat and Hell's Kitchen 1:11:10 – What’s on Tap? Round 3 1:33:43 – Vegas Helicopter Tours 1:38:05 – Talking About the Rio 1:51:04 – Cheap Plugs 1:54:30 – 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 37:35 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #KiddersLog #STLV60 #StarTrek #StarTrek60 #LasVegas #VegasVlog #StarTrekConvention #TrekInVegas #TravelVlog #STLV2026 #StarTrek60 #StarTrekLasVegas #VegasStrip #SciFiConvention #LCLGeek #VegasDining #BismarckND #PodcastLife

  2. Aug 21

    Wild Times at Under the Big Sky

    Episode 278 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers peak Montana absurdity, groan-worthy puns, and a shocker at the bar! The star of the show is The Blues Blotter, as Howard Blues breaks down the wild police reports out of the Flathead Valley. The crew unpacks everything from a drive-by baloney shooting at a local home, to festival-goers misbehaving in the crowd, and a resident who successfully bribed a rogue husky with hot dogs. Howard’s Dad Jokes of the Week keep the laughs going with sharp wordplay on criminal mugshots, Moses, and doughnut factories. Over at the bar, Mark Kidder stuns the room by admitting he'd actually be open to drinking a Malört cocktail and finding it palatable—leading Doc to question if Mark is secretly an AI bot. Meanwhile, Rudeboy Kyle tests a 9% Tequila Splash Margarita, JS checks in with a Wild Berry Splash Refresher, and Howard presents a prize-fighter intro story for a deserving coworker that steals the show. On Tap This Episode: Doc: Snow Monkey Dragon Fruit Sake & 503 Cocktails Marionberry Margarita Rudeboy Kyle: Three Floyds "Tequila Splash" Margarita. Mark Kidder: August Schell Dark NA Lager & A discussion on Malört cocktails. JS: Wild Berry Splash Refresher. Howard Blues: Culture Pop Orange Mango Lime Probiotic Soda. Recorded: 7.24.26 0:00 – Intro 2:07 – What’s on Tap? 22:22 – UND Aviation Full 24:18 – JS Returns 26:45 – Blues Blotter: Under the Big Sky 38:15 – Dad Jokes of the Week 40:42 – Montana Travel  45:07 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 51:53 – Darkside of the Ring 57:02 – Cheap Plugs 1:00:30 – 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 58:52   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #BeerBluesBS #BluesBlotter #DadJokes #Malort #FlatheadValley #PoliceBlotter #CraftBeer #BismarckND #PodcastLife

  3. Aug 14

    What You Can’t Do At Mystic Lake?

    Episode 277 of Beer, Blues, and BS takes a direct hit at corporate greed, hotel security-state policies, and the soul-crushing rise of AI in modern media! Mark Kidder checks in from a room at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, calling out an outrageous guest experience complete with security checkpoints, metal detectors, and strict anti-outside-alcohol policies that threaten instant eviction. That venue frustration leads straight into a passionate, hard-hitting debate over the sudden firing of legendary Fighting Sioux voice Tim Hennessy—and how corporate radio continues to gut real human talent in favor of cheap, emotionless AI announcers and fake online staff profiles. Over at the bar, the crew tests an eclectic lineup of pre-made cocktails, high-caffeine energy blends, and copper ales. JS whips up a custom Disaronno coffee concoction before heading off to the USPSA state shooting championships, Doc faces down a cotton-candy-flavored G Fuel "Flavor Bomb," and Big Bada Boom makes a brief, smoky cameo from the outdoor grill with a glass of scotch. Plus, the guys dissect the astronomical pricing and autographed card controversies surrounding the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Star Trek set, talk Chicago Blackhawks roster moves, and attempt to enjoy a dry prop serving of Outback bread. On Tap This Episode: LCL Geek: Black Lake Ranch Copper Ale. Rudeboy Kyle: On The Rocks Knob Creek Old Fashioned. JS: Disaronno, coffee, and whole milk cocktail. Doc: G Fuel "Flavor Bomb" Energy Drink. Mark Kidder: August Schell Firebrick Amber Ale (and Dunkin' Caramel Iced Latte). Howard Blues: De La Calle Tepache Strawberry Citrus Soda. Recorded: 7.24.26 0:00 – Intro 2:48 – What’s on Tap? Sponsored by Mr. Gunsch 22:43 – Outback Bread 25:58 – MTG: Star Trek Prices 32:53 – The Mystic Lake Experience 45:18 – Kane Returns to the Blackhawks 53:16 – Mystic Lake Drink Policy 57:40 – Tim Hennessy Fired 1:08:31 – Cheap Plugs 1:11:21 – 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 52:56   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #MysticLake #MagicTheGathering #StarTrek #iHeartRadio #FightingSioux #GFuel #Disaronno #HockeyTalk

  4. Aug 7

    Malört Popcorn

    Episode 276 of Beer, Blues, and BS takes you behind the scenes of high-stakes historical events, weird regional snack habits, and total drink gauntlets! Howard Blues shares a wild, last-minute construction story from a massive presidential event out in Medora. Confronted with a hard deadline and a sudden directive from a White House staffer, Howard had to quickly assemble a chaotic crew—including a team of actual Roosevelt’s Rough Riders reenactors—leading to a total logistical nightmare and a rogue piece of flying lumber. Over at the bar, the flavor profiles are completely unpredictable. The crew faces off against a lineup featuring everything from a "cola champagne" discovered at an HMart, to a Key Lime Pie Gose, zero-sugar performance fuel, and a clearance-rack sparkling water that leaves the room highly divided. Plus, the guys mourn the end of a Grand Forks dining landmark, sparking a heated debate over the highly controversial local habit of dipping bar popcorn straight into ranch dressing. Finally, the team breaks down breaking entertainment news regarding legendary singer Huey Lewis's health, pays tribute to late TV icons, debates the endless loop of the Daylight Savings Time war, and highlights a massive highway beer seizure by the Minnesota State Patrol. On Tap This Episode: Rudeboy Kyle: A vibrant "Neon Rodeo" slightly sour ale and a crisp fruit cider. Doc: A Toltec-inspired sparkling import and a peach clearance-rack gamble. JS: A smooth, high-caffeine peach energy blend. Mark Kidder: A heavily layered Key Lime Pie dessert Gose. Howard Blues: A classic, velvety craft root beer. Terrestrial Radio Sucks Shirt - https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs/merch/5711556 Welk Homestead State Historic Site Oktoberfest - https://www.facebook.com/events/4105078079783898   Recorded: 7.10.26 0:00 - Intro 1:49 – What’s on Tap? 14:58 – Toasting the… 20:16 – Huey Lewis and the Sad News 26:10 – Daylight Savings Time Debate 29:22 – What’s on Tap: Round 2 35:20 – Cheap Plug 40:17 – Howard’s Time in Medora 53:01 – Blues Blotter 1:02:27 – Cheap Plugs 1:05:14 – 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 2:15   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #MedoraND #ChateauDeMores #RoughRiders #Gose #RootBeer #GroundRound #PopCulture #TheodoreRoosevelt #PresidentialLibrary

  5. Jul 31

    F1 Austrian Takeover

    Buckle up for Episode 275 of Beer, Blues, and BS as we span the globe from local golf course near-disasters to the high-octane tracks of European racing! Rudeboy Kyle takes center stage with an epic travelogue from Austria, recounting an uncomfortably overheated flight that felt more like a funeral home than a cabin. He breaks down his incredible trip to the Red Bull Ring for a Formula 1 weekend—complete with behind-the-scenes pit lane access, an 11-euro bacon-topped hot dog, and using soaking-wet towels to survive the intense track heat. Back home, Mark Kidder recaps a recent golf tournament where the team finished an impressive eight under par, despite JS nearly rolling the golf cart and the crew completely missing the post-round barbecue due to painfully slow play. Plus, we tackle Doc’s Dollar Tree Starbucks experiment, dive into the corporate strategy behind Seattle coffee shop closures, debate the absolute pretentiousness of kombucha with a nod to Portlandia, and unveil the brand-new "Terrestrial Radio Sucks" tri-blend tees now live in the merch shop. On Tap This Episode: Rudeboy Kyle: August Schell Brewing's Fire Brick Vienna Lager & local Austrian lagers. Mark Kidder: Bismarck Distillery Raspberry Lemonade vodka cocktail. Doc: A $1.25 Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew from the Dollar Tree. Howard Blues: De La Calle Tepache Prickly Pear soda.   Terrestrial Radio Sucks Shirt - https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs/merch/5711556 Recorded: 7.10.26 0:00 - Intro  2:30 – What’s On Tap 15:48 – Kombucha and Starbucks 18:55 – Kyle in Austria 50:34 – Dad Jokes of the Week 54:16 – Kidder’s Big Reveal! 57:53 – Cheap Plugs 58:54 – 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 8:56 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #Formula1 #RedBullRing #ViennaAustria #GolfFails #StarbucksUnion #ViennaLager #Tepache #TerrestrialRadioSucks

  6. Jul 24

    Why Corporate Automation is Ruining Local Radio

    Episode 274 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers a packed show of vinyl unboxings, massive industry shakeups, and peak neighborhood absurdity! Mark Kidder officially breaks the seal on the newly released, remastered edition of Metallica’s Reload, sparking a deep dive into favorite tracks and rare demo discs. The conversation takes a serious turn as the guys dissect the massive wave of corporate radio layoffs sweeping the nation, breaking down the harsh reality of losing local voices and critical live emergency coverage to automated broadcasting. Over at the bar, JS battles a golden ale with an unexpected "Christmas tree" undertone before redeeming his palate with a smooth Mississippi pecan brown ale. Doc checks in live from an airport lounge to review a crisp raspberry gose, while Howard Blues attempts to launch "Kombucha Appreciation Month"—much to the absolute skepticism of the room.   On Tap This Episode: Mark Kidder: Bismarck Distillery Huckleberry Lemonade. JS: Drew Brew Kulch Mountain, Southern Pecan Ale, and Johnny Blood Red Ale. Doc: Yonder Raspberry Gose and Roar Organic Dragon Fruit Punch. Farva: An ice-cold Coke Zero. Howard Blues: Hum Mango Passion Fruit Probiotic Kombucha. Kia Optima Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENg4hkMrUDk Terrestrial Radio Sucks Shirt - https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs/merch/5711556 Recorded: 6.26.26 0:00 – Intro 2:18 – What’s on Tap? 20:40 – Metallica Time! 28:52 - Why Corporate Automation is Ruining Local Radio 36:46 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 38:06 – Back to Radio Talk 49:20 – Doc’s Final Thought 50:12 – Blues Blotter 1:03:40 – Ghosts of JS’ Ranch 1:06:33 – Cheap Plugs 1:14:28 – 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 2:15 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #MetallicaReload #RadioLayoffs #iHeartMedia #TrueCrime #KombuchaLife #CraftBeer #SouthernPecan #JimiHendrixGhost

  7. Jul 17

    Don't Ask About My New Wealth

    Episode 273 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a total mechanical wrecking yard of broken trucks, family milestones, and international sports chaos! Doc checks in live from an airport layover terminal, sparking a huge conversation about how massive World Cup crowds are completely taking over cities—and the viral fan videos that have a song permanently stuck in Howard's head. But the real breakdown happens in the garage. Farva makes his grand return with massive personal family news, followed by an ultimate truck-nightmare story about a literal 5-cent part failing at the worst possible moment. JS counters with his own catastrophic F-150 breakdown that required some insane farm-style towing maneuvers, leading to a deep dive into his massive 24-vehicle property graveyard and the endless search for parts. Plus, Mark Kidder pays his final respects to a permanently closed Grand Forks landmark, shares a bizarre update on a massive surprise check he just received in the mail, and looks into the strict international soccer rules where covering your mouth can get you instantly penalized. On Tap This Episode: Mark Kidder: Leinenkugel's Liny Lodge Lime Mexican-style lager. JS: Half Brothers Brewing Company Classic Golden Ale. Howard Blues: De La Calle Tepache Mango Chili soda. Doc & Farva: Alani Nu Orange Kiss and a classic Brisk Iced Tea.   Recorded: 6.26.26 0:00 – Intro 3:27 – What’s on Tap? 17:14 – Kidder’s New Found Wealth 18:42 – World Cup News 20:54 – JS Kicks Down the Door! 23:23 – Guess Whose Back 27:19 – Home Projects 30:37 – Welcome to Car Talk 50:29 – JS’ Depressed Camera 51:19 – World Cup and Red Cards 53:52 – Dad Jokes of the Week 55:58 – The Undisclosed Bunker and Banter 1:04:01 – Metallica & Top Gear 1:08:50 – Cheap Plugs 1:11:15 – 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 1:36 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #FordF150 #WorldCup #Leinenkugels #HalfBrothersBrewing #Tepache #FarmLife #CarRepairs #PopCulture

  8. Jul 10

    Howard's "Tough Guy" History or I Didn't Start the Fight

    Episode 272 of Beer, Blues, and BS is an absolute collision course of nostalgia, neighborhood drama, and backyard chaos! We kick off the evening with a bittersweet toast to the permanent closing of the legendary Ground Round restaurant in Grand Forks, reminiscing about those iconic "extra dollar, double the alcohol" drink specials. That trip down memory lane sparks a hilarious debate over a comedy club misunderstanding, leading Howard Blues to defend his childhood fight record and the time a school bus driver saved him from a playground showdown. Over on the investigative desk, The Blues Blotter uncovers peak absurdity in Montana, featuring a resident who called the cops to complain about a neighbor's bedroom light—only to call a second time to complain that the police spotlights were too bright! Plus, we laugh off a botched phishing email from a company that couldn't even get our podcast name right, share crucial aviation and layover survival tips, and breakdown a backyard family grill-out where a simple game of catch turned into a total disaster zone of struck kids and spilled drinks. On Tap This Episode: Mark & Rudeboy Kyle: A side-by-side battle of Yuengling’s Black and Tan (can vs. bottle) and the ultra-light Yuengling Flight. Doc: A classic cane-sugar Boylan Cream Soda and a top-tier Honeybee Guava drink. LCL Geek: The original Shiner Shandy. Big D: A watermelon margarita canned cocktail with a highly deceptive strawberry aroma. Howard Blues: A sustainable, blueberry-mint probiotic kombucha from Hum.   Recorded: 6.12.26 0:00 – Intro 2:07 – What’s on Tap? 18:19 – Ground Round Send Off 23:22 – History with Howard: Fight Stories 32:11 – The Blues Blotter 42:51 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 57:07 – Cheap Plugs 58:01 – Final Thoughts 1:11:01 – Cheap Plugs 1:11:55 – Final Thoughts Again?   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 3:54 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #GroundRound #Yuengling #KombuchaLife #PoliceBlotter #CreamSoda #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife

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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.