<![CDATA[Books, Beards, Booze]]>175a9dac-d79e-5e85-888b-caeb28fc1c93Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:47:01 +0000Captivate.fmBob McGoughhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/dc0ec6a8-adca-4f1f-9df0-7fc25ac54acb/JdszPkQL_4jT2OLhwlYtKZ4m.jpgBooks, Beards, BoozeBob McGoughBob McGoughIn Books, Beards, Booze co-hosts Bob and Derek talk books, drink booze, and have beards. Each episode they chat about literary news, discuss what they are reading, debate various topics, and periodically do a deep dive on a short story.http://booksbeardsbooze.libsyn.com/websitetrueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/books-beards-booze/nopodcast"I probably would have gotten bounced as soon as Brandon saw me.""I probably would have gotten bounced as soon as Brandon saw me."The gang is back! Suck it world! They talk some book news, get yall caught up on what's new with them, and gush about James Hunter.

]]>The gang is back! Suck it world! They talk some book news, get yall caught up on what's new with them, and gush about James Hunter.

]]>3c8419e9-55c4-44e8-bc1b-c8269e548241Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -050001:11:36truefull6886"His Beard Was Not That Weird In The Picture.""His Beard Was Not That Weird In The Picture."This episode the gang talk all manner of news, then discuss A Matter of Trust by Angela Boord.

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>This episode the gang talk all manner of news, then discuss A Matter of Trust by Angela Boord.

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>68bf716a-e1b4-4aee-9a37-e59c81071b29Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -050051:02truefull6776"I Picked Hemingway To ****""I Picked Hemingway To ****"The gang get wild with it, by playing FMK using book related topics. We'd apologize...but it actually turned out pretty damn fun.

]]>The gang get wild with it, by playing FMK using book related topics. We'd apologize...but it actually turned out pretty damn fun.

]]>12d33176-d14c-42a9-8fff-90fb9cb1b0aaWed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -050001:15:13truefull6666"It Was The Single Best News Segment We've Ever Done.""It Was The Single Best News Segment We've Ever Done."The gang discussed all sorts of cool news...but you don't get to hear it! Then they discuss The second Short Read of the Season! Come along as the gang talks about Skies on Fire by Sonya M. Black!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>The gang discussed all sorts of cool news...but you don't get to hear it! Then they discuss The second Short Read of the Season! Come along as the gang talks about Skies on Fire by Sonya M. Black!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>602f5943-6f7d-42e8-8ef9-6d253540554cWed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -050040:29truefull6556"I'm Here To Write Prose.""I'm Here To Write Prose."The gang talks news, AI, novellas, and then dives in on the discussion topic: What Character Had The Best Character Growth.

]]>The gang talks news, AI, novellas, and then dives in on the discussion topic: What Character Had The Best Character Growth.

]]>5a448ffb-0d71-48c4-8e39-29c2aad12182Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -050001:05:31truefull6446"Here's Where We're Gonna Take A Turn.""Here's Where We're Gonna Take A Turn."The first Short Read of the Season! Come along as the gang talks about Lullaby by K.S. Villoso!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>The first Short Read of the Season! Come along as the gang talks about Lullaby by K.S. Villoso!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>a3c27b48-3d26-4725-a8c9-6d9c70ec58cbWed, 08 May 2024 00:15:00 -050001:01:11truefull6336"Otters and Racoons: They'll F*ck You Up.""Otters and Racoons: They'll F*ck You Up."This episode the gang talks about what they have been reading since the last season, and ends up spending a lot of time talking about critters.

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>This episode the gang talks about what they have been reading since the last season, and ends up spending a lot of time talking about critters.

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY

To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>1f53856a-de89-45a9-8d46-81b772b81f47Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050001:20:58truefull6226"You Cannot Kill Us!""You Cannot Kill Us!"We're back! In video! Well, most of us! But Derek is getting a video camera...soon! But yeah, your favorite podcast about books, beards, and booze is back, with a brand new co-host, author Ben Meeks!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY


To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>We're back! In video! Well, most of us! But Derek is getting a video camera...soon! But yeah, your favorite podcast about books, beards, and booze is back, with a brand new co-host, author Ben Meeks!

This Season our Short Read, Tall Glass Book Club is tackling The Alchemy of Sorrow: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Anthology of Grief & Hope.

To get it in print or ebook:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Sorrow-Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0B4VVQPYY


To get it in audiobook:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Alchemy-of-Sorrow-Audiobook/B0BL42LRRT

]]>d5d6592d-97e7-4ea6-8163-f368ae2cfd0aWed, 10 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050050:03truefull6116Book Battle Redo: If Authors Covered Books Like Bands Do Songs...Book Battle Redo: If Authors Covered Books Like Bands Do Songs...The gang decides to redo a topic that Creative Consultant Tonya was not on the show for. They debate what books they would like to see covered by a different author.

]]>The gang decides to redo a topic that Creative Consultant Tonya was not on the show for. They debate what books they would like to see covered by a different author.

]]>d55ee0cb-999b-4053-80b7-f2010b0d8f8aWed, 07 Dec 2022 08:40:00 -050051:50truefull511115Book Battle: What is the Nickleback of Books?Book Battle: What is the Nickleback of Books?The gang talks about what book they think is better than folks make it out to be. Not good, but also, not actively terrible.

]]>The gang talks about what book they think is better than folks make it out to be. Not good, but also, not actively terrible.

]]>76163282-1a67-43a4-86f8-eef75fe8b1d2Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -050043:52truefull510105Short Read: Them At Number Seventy-Four by Lindz McLeodShort Read: Them At Number Seventy-Four by Lindz McLeodFor Halloween the gang talks about the short story Them At Number Seventy-Four by Lindz McLeod. Read it for free here:

https://pseudopod.org/2022/03/25/pseudopod-803-them-at-number-seventy-four/?fbclid=IwAR203IVEBRU2AVSFR88D_6441fYpIyaOR5hV4F-irFZ-fAZVcLY2fLH6e3w

]]>For Halloween the gang talks about the short story Them At Number Seventy-Four by Lindz McLeod. Read it for free here:

https://pseudopod.org/2022/03/25/pseudopod-803-them-at-number-seventy-four/?fbclid=IwAR203IVEBRU2AVSFR88D_6441fYpIyaOR5hV4F-irFZ-fAZVcLY2fLH6e3w

]]>aff5b0cb-05da-481e-bb2b-4a44472248c0Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:32:00 -050035:09truefull5995Short Reads: Naomie Krentzer "Cat Pictures Please"Short Reads: Naomie Krentzer "Cat Pictures Please"This episode the folks discuss our Short Read short story pick: Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Krentzer. Read it for free here:

https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kritzer_01_15/

]]>This episode the folks discuss our Short Read short story pick: Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Krentzer. Read it for free here:

https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kritzer_01_15/

]]>510c0f22-046a-40e2-9917-f67872fc75dcWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -050047:29truefull5885Book Battle: Which IP Would Be Improved By Zombies?Book Battle: Which IP Would Be Improved By Zombies?Zombies are kinda overdone these days. But this episode the gang debates which IP's would actually be improved by the introduction of zombies.

]]>Zombies are kinda overdone these days. But this episode the gang debates which IP's would actually be improved by the introduction of zombies.

]]>d33bb300-284b-4fdb-96ee-fe950f9efe6bWed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -050041:10truefull5775S5E06: The Gang Recommends Each Other Books To ReadS5E06: The Gang Recommends Each Other Books To ReadThis week is a book battle episode, the topic: each person picks what the other person should be reading. Highlights include Bob being correct as always, Derek being confidently wrong, and Tonya earning all that money we pay her.

]]>This week is a book battle episode, the topic: each person picks what the other person should be reading. Highlights include Bob being correct as always, Derek being confidently wrong, and Tonya earning all that money we pay her.

]]>33673f80-2eda-475f-9ef5-bbad104971c4Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:37:00 -050057:34truefull5665S5E05: Our Dumbest Episode Ever - The Kidnapping Book BattleS5E05: Our Dumbest Episode Ever - The Kidnapping Book BattleThis episode goes so far off the rails that for once Bob is the one about to quit. There is a book battle, and a ton of penis puns.

]]>This episode goes so far off the rails that for once Bob is the one about to quit. There is a book battle, and a ton of penis puns.

]]>aff8ca0d-9c10-43b2-8a10-e8f8773c84f6Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -050050:49truefull5555S5E04: Short Read - A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott LynchS5E04: Short Read - A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott LynchThe gang discusses A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch. Read it here for free:

https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/a-year-and-a-day-in-old-theradane/

]]>The gang discusses A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch. Read it here for free:

https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/a-year-and-a-day-in-old-theradane/

]]>984deaae-9a91-4e1f-b8b4-1c3acc798fd3Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:28:00 -050050:18truefull5445S5E03: Who Is The Worst Offender, Round 2!S5E03: Who Is The Worst Offender, Round 2!The Gang once again dives in to the publishing, or lack there of, of Lynch, Rothfuss, and GRRM.

]]>The Gang once again dives in to the publishing, or lack there of, of Lynch, Rothfuss, and GRRM.

]]>05ea0b7c-b26b-425e-8ed0-c090c0587d81Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:28:00 -050052:39truefull5335S5E02: What Fantasy Creature Would We Bring Into Our WorldS5E02: What Fantasy Creature Would We Bring Into Our WorldWe do a dive into the news, then discuss what mythological or fantastical creature we would bring into our world if we could.

]]>We do a dive into the news, then discuss what mythological or fantastical creature we would bring into our world if we could.

]]>6f7ce972-a54e-41d4-b66f-331fd09a2cf6Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -050001:06:01falsefull5225S5E01: Halfway Through The Year RecapS5E01: Halfway Through The Year RecapThe gang is reunited, and it feels so good! With the return of Creative Consultant Tonya to the ranks of BBB-dom, we decide to talk about what we've read so far this year.

]]>The gang is reunited, and it feels so good! With the return of Creative Consultant Tonya to the ranks of BBB-dom, we decide to talk about what we've read so far this year.

]]>379871b7-9daf-4577-bc63-ec4a07ac9ce0Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -050001:03:01falsefull5115S5E00: Season Five IntroductionS5E00: Season Five IntroductionBob gets you caught up to date, and gives you a taste of what's to come in season 5.

]]>Bob gets you caught up to date, and gives you a taste of what's to come in season 5.

]]>b282b823-617c-4555-8499-752b6475edc8Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:24:00 -050003:16truefull55S4E07: We're Back! Chatting About Each States Favorite Book Genre!S4E07: We're Back! Chatting About Each States Favorite Book Genre!Hell yeah, we figured out how to record remotely, so its basically impossible to stop us now. Get ready, a whole lot of random book content is coming your way, at totally random times! This episode we talk about the most read book genre in each state!

]]>Hell yeah, we figured out how to record remotely, so its basically impossible to stop us now. Get ready, a whole lot of random book content is coming your way, at totally random times! This episode we talk about the most read book genre in each state!

]]>aafa29ed-0ddf-4d8d-932d-8fb11c7ab9a0Sat, 14 May 2022 12:18:00 -050033:50truefull4774S4E06: October Short Read!October Short Read!These episode the guys talk the latest beard and booze news, and then go into a deep dive of The Scarlet Citadel by Robert Howard.

]]>These episode the guys talk the latest beard and booze news, and then go into a deep dive of The Scarlet Citadel by Robert Howard.

]]>9c9b86b0-3a3e-442e-96d7-5f4c78456245Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -050057:51falsefull4664S4E05: Quick Chats: Spellmonger and SlimesQuick Chats: Spellmonger and SlimesIn this quick chat, the first intentional one, Bob talks about the Spellmonger series, and Derek brings up some Slime talk.

]]>In this quick chat, the first intentional one, Bob talks about the Spellmonger series, and Derek brings up some Slime talk.

]]>e46a6017-cb6b-401b-9b27-68c78ac88bf1Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -050013:56falsefull4554S4E04: Quick Chats: Bob's Book and Nice NotebooksQuick Chats: Bob's Book and Nice NotebooksThis was originally going to be the start of the October Short Read episode...but last minute we changed it into our first Quick Chat episode! These episodes are where we discuss stuff that doesn't warrant a full length episode.

]]>This was originally going to be the start of the October Short Read episode...but last minute we changed it into our first Quick Chat episode! These episodes are where we discuss stuff that doesn't warrant a full length episode.

]]>2c067505-a783-470c-953e-8c47aeb4487eMon, 18 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -050015:21falsefull4444S4E03: September Short Reads!September Short Reads!We ran a little late, but here we are! In this episode the guys chat about the latest beard and booze news, sip some rye, and do a deep dive on The Phoenix on the Sword by Robert Howard.

]]>We ran a little late, but here we are! In this episode the guys chat about the latest beard and booze news, sip some rye, and do a deep dive on The Phoenix on the Sword by Robert Howard.

]]>02d34087-f9ca-419c-82b3-d91b5c75ebe4Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:59:00 -050044:25falsefull4334S4E02: August Short Read!August Short Read!This month Bob and Derek dive into the news, catch up on Ted Cruz Beard Watch, and take a good long look at Queen of the Black Coast, our monthly short read! You can read it HERE for free.

 

Hosts: Bob McGough, Derek Wilson


Produced by Bob McGough


Music by Bryan Teoh

]]>This month Bob and Derek dive into the news, catch up on Ted Cruz Beard Watch, and take a good long look at Queen of the Black Coast, our monthly short read! You can read it HERE for free.

 

Hosts: Bob McGough, Derek Wilson


Produced by Bob McGough


Music by Bryan Teoh

]]>14aff2b6-c5ab-4ade-87e2-51181768c378Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:07:00 -050001:10:56falsefull4224S4E01: July Short Reads and Welcome Back!July Short Reads and Welcome Back!We're back! Season 4 has now begun (for real this time!) and Bob and Derek are excited to dive back in. We talk a little news, talk about the favorite thing we read during quarantine, and then dive into this month's story The Tower of the Elephant by Robert Howard (You can read it HERE for free) 

 

Hosts: Bob McGough, Derek Wilson


Produced by Bob McGough


Music by Bryan Teoh

]]>We're back! Season 4 has now begun (for real this time!) and Bob and Derek are excited to dive back in. We talk a little news, talk about the favorite thing we read during quarantine, and then dive into this month's story The Tower of the Elephant by Robert Howard (You can read it HERE for free) 

 

Hosts: Bob McGough, Derek Wilson


Produced by Bob McGough


Music by Bryan Teoh

]]>c9ce1816-78f6-4380-915d-9aa10719692bWed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -050001:01:25falsefull4114S3E88: Corona UpdateCorona UpdateJust letting you guys know we are alive, and will be starting this back up as soon as it is safe for us to do so.

]]>Just letting you guys know we are alive, and will be starting this back up as soon as it is safe for us to do so.

]]>08e255af-d0f6-4fb0-a626-650c5e46a9adWed, 25 Nov 2020 21:02:00 -050003:45truefull388883S3E87: Don't You Forget About Us!Don't You Forget About Us!Bob fills you in on what's going on in light of all this covid brouahaha, and then rambles for a bit.

]]>Bob fills you in on what's going on in light of all this covid brouahaha, and then rambles for a bit.

]]>2243f4eb-5bba-44f8-9ba1-5a478d4b62fdWed, 29 Apr 2020 18:29:00 -050010:32truefull387873S3E86: The Gang Tackles Weird West!The Gang Tackles Weird West!We're back! Season 3.5 has begun, with this, our episode where we do a deep dive into the weird west genre. This year we are going to tackle a different genre of fantasy each month, as well as generally just talk about whatever we feel like! Enjoy!

]]>We're back! Season 3.5 has begun, with this, our episode where we do a deep dive into the weird west genre. This year we are going to tackle a different genre of fantasy each month, as well as generally just talk about whatever we feel like! Enjoy!

]]>ecd5c6b3-2f76-44e7-9928-fb4d090b77daWed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -050001:31:05truefull386863S3E85: The 2019 Threebie Awards!The 2019 Threebie Awards!The gang gives out their award for the best Book, Booze, Beard, and Short Read of the year!

]]>The gang gives out their award for the best Book, Booze, Beard, and Short Read of the year!

]]>7ccf33e1-2647-41e5-a522-37df7ce80a94Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -050043:46truefull385853S3E84: December Short Reads!December Short Reads!The gang dives in to this months short reads:

Swimming Apart By R.Z. Held


The Forge By Andrew Dykstal

]]>The gang dives in to this months short reads:

Swimming Apart By R.Z. Held


The Forge By Andrew Dykstal

]]>aa9cdc7f-7a0a-4179-a50f-def64a50d39eWed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -050042:49truefull384843S3E83: Tackling the Adaptation Rumor Mill!Tackling the Adaptation Rumor Mill!The gang now tackles all the rumored adaptations that have caught their eye! See the full list here: https://www.tor.com/2019/11/25/almost-every-sci-fi-fantasy-tv-or-movie-adaptation-in-the-works-right-now/

]]>The gang now tackles all the rumored adaptations that have caught their eye! See the full list here: https://www.tor.com/2019/11/25/almost-every-sci-fi-fantasy-tv-or-movie-adaptation-in-the-works-right-now/

]]>2d072cb2-6025-4767-bcc8-1d5275b2a126Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -050057:39truefull383833S3E82: Upcoming TV and Movie Adaptation Hype!Upcoming TV and Movie Adaptation Hype!The gang discusses all the soon to be coming out Sci-fi and Fantasy adaptations for TV and the big screen, running down the list provided by Tor.com as seen here: https://www.tor.com/2019/11/25/almost-every-sci-fi-fantasy-tv-or-movie-adaptation-in-the-works-right-now/

]]>The gang discusses all the soon to be coming out Sci-fi and Fantasy adaptations for TV and the big screen, running down the list provided by Tor.com as seen here: https://www.tor.com/2019/11/25/almost-every-sci-fi-fantasy-tv-or-movie-adaptation-in-the-works-right-now/

]]>207eee1d-1a5e-4708-a9e0-5c58e06523e6Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -050001:00:35truefull382823S3E81: November Short Reads!November Short Reads!This month the gang goes deep on:  The Butcher, the Baker By Mike Allen The Star Plague By Rich Larson

]]>This month the gang goes deep on:  The Butcher, the Baker By Mike Allen The Star Plague By Rich Larson

]]>9104e776-a785-4668-827a-678ef78efaf7Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -050043:41truefull381813S3E80: Fantasy Food Fest!Fantasy Food Fest!The gang talks themselves into a fit of hunger as they discuss the best, tastiest sounding foods in fantasy.

]]>The gang talks themselves into a fit of hunger as they discuss the best, tastiest sounding foods in fantasy.

]]>6c249152-d405-4729-ad4d-0f676c4fc8d8Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -050049:09truefull380803S3E79: The Gang Gets Sucked Through A Magic Portal!The Gang Gets Sucked Through A Magic Portal!The gang discusses what would happen if they got sucked into a portal to a magical world! Is this our most silly episode yet? Perhaps!

]]>The gang discusses what would happen if they got sucked into a portal to a magical world! Is this our most silly episode yet? Perhaps!

]]>6c84d62d59784586b962c2512176a584Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -050043:49truefull379793S3E78: Funny Fantasy Favorites!Funny Fantasy Favorites!The gang talks about their favorite funny fantasy novels, scenes, and characters. It gets silly.

]]>The gang talks about their favorite funny fantasy novels, scenes, and characters. It gets silly.

]]>1db11af58bcf4a678e4458347d1cef25Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -050048:49truefull378783S3E77: October Short Reads!October Short Reads!This month the gang brings you two amazing short stories with a somewhat autumnal theme, and do a deep dive. You can read them here:

The Sweetest Fruit of Summer By R.K. Duncan


A Song for the Leadwood Tree By Aimee Ogden


 


Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>This month the gang brings you two amazing short stories with a somewhat autumnal theme, and do a deep dive. You can read them here:

The Sweetest Fruit of Summer By R.K. Duncan


A Song for the Leadwood Tree By Aimee Ogden


 


Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>4bf0d276739d4d618a3b9000cb58cca3Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -050045:12truefull377773S3E76: Fantasy Trick or Treat!Fantasy Trick or Treat!The gang each pick three of their favorite characters, and imagine them as 13 year olds going out for their last year of trick or treating! What costumes do they wear? What shenanigans do they get up to? Who's the bad kid?

 


Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>The gang each pick three of their favorite characters, and imagine them as 13 year olds going out for their last year of trick or treating! What costumes do they wear? What shenanigans do they get up to? Who's the bad kid?

 


Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>1790f073dd0249b995d2079a61977c03Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -050038:49truefull376763S3E75: Books, Beards, BooOOoosBooks, Beards, BooOOoosThe gang talks about their favorite ghost stories they've read, and then start talking about creepy events that have happened to them. Maximum Spoop.

]]>The gang talks about their favorite ghost stories they've read, and then start talking about creepy events that have happened to them. Maximum Spoop.

]]>bbe89a94819844b0ad0d2a625a3ac6ddWed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -050047:48truefull375753S3E74: The Best Monsters in Fantasy!Best Monsters in Fantasy!In honor of it being spoopy season, the gang talks about the best monsters in fantasy!

]]>In honor of it being spoopy season, the gang talks about the best monsters in fantasy!

]]>258dcfc441554ec8bf1f6e732dd833d5Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -050037:17truefull374743S3E73: Lovecraft's Literary Heirs!Lovecraft's Literary Heirs!Like Cthulhu Mythos stuff, but not a fan of Lovecraft himself? Why not check out the folks he influenced?! Bob gives a lesson on those who carried on the mantel of weird cosmic horror!

]]>Like Cthulhu Mythos stuff, but not a fan of Lovecraft himself? Why not check out the folks he influenced?! Bob gives a lesson on those who carried on the mantel of weird cosmic horror!

]]>4ababdf2026d43939fb18a27ea714628Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -050039:30truefull373733S3E72: September Short Reads!September Short Reads!The gang goes deep on this months free to read short stories:

Elegy of a Lanthornist by M.E. Bronstein


The Mirror Dialogues by Jason S. Ridler

]]>The gang goes deep on this months free to read short stories:

Elegy of a Lanthornist by M.E. Bronstein


The Mirror Dialogues by Jason S. Ridler

]]>43b34f98e479439e8da980512df1d22bWed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -050050:39truefull372723S3E71: Best Fights and Battles in Fantasy!Best Fights and Battles in Fantasy!The gang talks about what makes for good fights and battles in fantasy, and discuss some of their favorite examples of both. Shockingly, Bob manages to extol the virtues of sieges yet again.

]]>The gang talks about what makes for good fights and battles in fantasy, and discuss some of their favorite examples of both. Shockingly, Bob manages to extol the virtues of sieges yet again.

]]>f7938da95c7f4197ad9e929a8d8e94dbWed, 18 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -050050:05truefull371713S3E70: DragonCon Recap!DragonCon RecapBob and Tonya talk about all the cool book related to-do's they encountered at DragonCon this past weekend!

]]>Bob and Tonya talk about all the cool book related to-do's they encountered at DragonCon this past weekend!

]]>d09ab35e06dd4879b6bbcc86466989cbWed, 11 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -050046:52truefull370703S3E69: Which Fantasy Race Is Over/Under Done?Which Fantasy Race Is Over/Under Done?The gang debates which fantasy race they think is over done, and which needs more love. Excitingly Derek chalks up a rare win when Bob admits defeat.

]]>The gang debates which fantasy race they think is over done, and which needs more love. Excitingly Derek chalks up a rare win when Bob admits defeat.

]]>5ec657dd46404185805e59d3754acfd2Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -050043:42truefull369693Bonus: Bi-Monthly Book Club: The Narrows!Bi-Monthly Book Club: The Narrows!The gang goes deep on The Narrows by Travis M. Riddle!

]]>The gang goes deep on The Narrows by Travis M. Riddle!

]]>4f417c1abd61455ba6797135e7493887Fri, 30 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050053:27truebonus33S3E68: August Short Reads!August Short Reads!The gang goes deep on this months short reads!

The Iron Eels By Jeremy A. TeGrotenhuis


That August Song By Benjanun Sriduangkaew

]]>The gang goes deep on this months short reads!

The Iron Eels By Jeremy A. TeGrotenhuis


That August Song By Benjanun Sriduangkaew

]]>8479f422708d4fb0a8ad5934ae15df9eWed, 28 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050037:03truefull368683S3E67: News: The End is Nigh!!!News: The End is Nigh!!!The gang tackles the week in news, and gets down to business!

]]>The gang tackles the week in news, and gets down to business!

]]>157151b53aee4846836e789d6a6bcff3Sun, 25 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050031:49truefull367673S3E66: Talking About Love!Talking About Love!The gang talks about their favorite romantic relationships in books!

]]>The gang talks about their favorite romantic relationships in books!

]]>5049d34a24d44a068670a35c9fc931daWed, 21 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050039:25truefull366663S3E65: News: Liberty BusinessNews: Liberty BusinessThe gang chats about the week in book and booze news, with a dash of beards thrown in for good measure.

]]>The gang chats about the week in book and booze news, with a dash of beards thrown in for good measure.

]]>4b5629c6425f472a915b431e7b08278aSun, 18 Aug 2019 04:11:00 -050031:16truefull365653S3E64: A Superfan Spotlight!A Superfan Spotlight!We get to have a fun time talking with one of our biggest fans, Bud!

]]>We get to have a fun time talking with one of our biggest fans, Bud!

]]>5f4a8c3c6afc45c89b2f50e52c12f075Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050032:23truefull364643S3E63: News: A Bud Appears!News: A Bud Appears!The gang (plus a wild superfan Bud!) tackle the week in news!

]]>The gang (plus a wild superfan Bud!) tackle the week in news!

]]>9a6b681487544b1e9e0dc89af8bc1cc6Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050030:28truefull363633S3E62: Tropes We Hate!Tropes We Hate!The gang talks about what tropes they hate in books, and more importantly, why.

]]>The gang talks about what tropes they hate in books, and more importantly, why.

]]>de4d6b9b23534f85a300b456655048c2Wed, 07 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050038:55truefull362623S3E61: News: Charity and Trolling SmackdownsNews: Charity and Trolling Smackdown!The gang tackles the latest beard, book, and booze news!

]]>The gang tackles the latest beard, book, and booze news!

]]>93098f530b7d499d88446dff267ed69bSun, 04 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050031:50truefull361613Bonus: Other Podcasts We Love!Other Podcasts We Love!We discuss some related podcasts, that if you like us, you should like them! So go give them some love and support! Here is the list, if you don't have time to listen!

Terrible Book Club!


Don't Call It A Book Club!


Drunk Guys Book Club!


Pop Dna!


Elderberry!


The Rushmore Podcast!


The Realms Podcast!


Interstellar Ginger Beer!

]]>We discuss some related podcasts, that if you like us, you should like them! So go give them some love and support! Here is the list, if you don't have time to listen!

Terrible Book Club!


Don't Call It A Book Club!


Drunk Guys Book Club!


Pop Dna!


Elderberry!


The Rushmore Podcast!


The Realms Podcast!


Interstellar Ginger Beer!

]]>79c15a341d62459e95a1d3dbdee3b5faFri, 02 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -050009:57truebonus33S3E60: July Short Reads!July Short Reads!The gang goes deep on this months free to read short stories! Here are the links so you can enjoy them as well:

Whale-Oil by Sylvia V. Linsteadt


Black, Like Earth by Jordyn Blanson

]]>The gang goes deep on this months free to read short stories! Here are the links so you can enjoy them as well:

Whale-Oil by Sylvia V. Linsteadt


Black, Like Earth by Jordyn Blanson

]]>dc70d8eb1b2444d78f6ca0f1106e00c8Wed, 31 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050035:23truefull360603S3E59: News: PBR Coffee and Lead BottlesNews: PBR Coffee and Lead BottlesThe gang tackles the week in news! Books, beards and booze, all the best news is covered!

]]>The gang tackles the week in news! Books, beards and booze, all the best news is covered!

]]>2a91d640e6114032938f340c381db825Sun, 28 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050035:24truefull359593S3E58: Books and Music!Books and Music!The gang talks about their favorite bands to listen to while writing, while reading, and dive in on their favorite book based bands and songs!

]]>The gang talks about their favorite bands to listen to while writing, while reading, and dive in on their favorite book based bands and songs!

]]>7a5e954e19554fbc8101a2c1fafb1b2aWed, 24 Jul 2019 06:37:00 -050041:32truefull358583S3E57: News: British Rippers and We Get PoltergeistedNews: British Rippers and We Get PoltergeistedThe gang delves into the week in news, then gets attacked by a ghost.

]]>The gang delves into the week in news, then gets attacked by a ghost.

]]>36870d2227e74437b09237807597debcSun, 21 Jul 2019 06:04:00 -050036:31truefull357573S3E56: Judging Books By Their Covers!Judging Books By Their Covers!The gang talks about their favorite book covers of all time!

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]]>The gang talks about their favorite book covers of all time!

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]]>a081f9ca1d25434a9cddbccb2ca7e525Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050036:58truefull356563S3E55: News: Radcliffe and MetallicaNews: Radcliffe and MetallicaThe gang chats about the week in news about books, booze, and beards!

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]]>The gang chats about the week in news about books, booze, and beards!

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]]>b982885944d24b248d2561d3f08f4449Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:56:00 -050029:21truefull355553S3E54: Digital Debate!Digital Debate!What was supposed to be a bit of a free talk/get to know us episode quickly becomes a debate on the nature digital content, from books to movies.

]]>What was supposed to be a bit of a free talk/get to know us episode quickly becomes a debate on the nature digital content, from books to movies.

]]>5de09e2e9a5844fb81e7f2d078894ed1Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050033:48falsefull354543S3E53: News: Beam Fire and KeanuNews: Beam Fire and KeanuThe gang dives into the week in news!

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]]>The gang dives into the week in news!

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]]>40433e77724c4883905eb1c2b4fe0bcdSun, 07 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050028:22truefull353533S3E52: Half Year Book Reviews!Half Year Book Reviews!It's halfway through the year, so the gang talks about the best things they have read so far. 

]]>It's halfway through the year, so the gang talks about the best things they have read so far. 

]]>7124a5e3856f4876a2e4876912bfcf5aWed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -050033:47truefull352523S3E51: News: Ryanco and Beer ProtestingNews: Ryanco and Beer ProtestingThe gang tackles the week in news, from nazi protesting to beer abstinence, as well as announcing out first sponsor: Ryanco!

]]>The gang tackles the week in news, from nazi protesting to beer abstinence, as well as announcing out first sponsor: Ryanco!

]]>ef67a01cebd9449f8543182b409665e6Sun, 30 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050030:02truefull351513Bonus: Bi-Monthly Book Club: Jade CityBi-Monthly Book Club: Jade CityThe gang gushes over the book Jade City by Fonda Lee, and go deep as to who they think would make the best Pillar of No Peak.

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]]>The gang gushes over the book Jade City by Fonda Lee, and go deep as to who they think would make the best Pillar of No Peak.

https://www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>03f72eacad404404bcf2ac2c19ada2f3Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050001:20:02truebonus33S3E50: June Short ReadsJune Short ReadsThis week the gang discusses this months Short Read picks. You can find the links to these awesome, free to read stories here:  https://booksbeardsbooze.com/short-reads

]]>This week the gang discusses this months Short Read picks. You can find the links to these awesome, free to read stories here:  https://booksbeardsbooze.com/short-reads

]]>ce7fc0b2654c4866ad393c2ef387faddWed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050037:05truefull350503Bonus: How To Support!How To Support!The gang takes some time in a standalone episode to tell you all the ways you can support, so we can spend less time talking about it in regular episodes. 

]]>The gang takes some time in a standalone episode to tell you all the ways you can support, so we can spend less time talking about it in regular episodes. 

]]>49b75b8e6f854bc9b9c096ff319692e2Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:06:00 -050011:58truebonus33S3E49: News: Boats and ClassNews: Boats and ClassThe gang discusses the latest news and talks about the new game Magequit, drunken boat theft, red beards, and poisonings.

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]]>The gang discusses the latest news and talks about the new game Magequit, drunken boat theft, red beards, and poisonings.

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]]>3377a34491f94ef9818d42ff04e4f14dSun, 23 Jun 2019 06:10:00 -050029:35truefull349493S3E48: Cyberpunk!Cyberpunk!Bob and Derek discuss just what is Cyberpunk.

 


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]]>Bob and Derek discuss just what is Cyberpunk.

 


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]]>74cb4251f0fe4bf488a048192dd87743Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050046:13truefull348483S3E47: News: Beard Wigs and NobilityNews: Beard Wigs and NobilitySuffer through a Tonya absent episode, as Bob and Derek reprise the classic line-up, much to their chagrin. The muddle through the news, all the while anxiously awaiting the return of Tonya next week.

 


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]]>Suffer through a Tonya absent episode, as Bob and Derek reprise the classic line-up, much to their chagrin. The muddle through the news, all the while anxiously awaiting the return of Tonya next week.

 


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]]>7bba04d58e964b9e96c99f4d18ab6b93Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050028:50truefull347473S3E46: Best Book Based Media Franchise!Best Book Based Media Franchise!The gang debates which major media franchise, that is based on a book or book series, is the best.

 


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]]>The gang debates which major media franchise, that is based on a book or book series, is the best.

 


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]]>a2f6fcf9f9fd4dbb8458c1c5009fceccWed, 12 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050039:13truefull346463S3E45: News: Dread Rivers of PastaNews: Dread Rivers of PastaThe gang chats about the latest news, including Pastafarian beards, Dread River Distilling Company, Naomi Wolf's oopsie, and Charlize Therons crush on Bob and Derek.

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]]>The gang chats about the latest news, including Pastafarian beards, Dread River Distilling Company, Naomi Wolf's oopsie, and Charlize Therons crush on Bob and Derek.

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]]>af83ebbb159448b0a489925681572f1eSun, 09 Jun 2019 15:31:00 -050031:58truefull345453S3E44: What Book Would Make The Best Video Game?What Book Would Make The Best Video Game?The gang sits around and discusses what books they think would make a great video game. Then laments that their dreams will likely never happen, sigh.

 


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]]>The gang sits around and discusses what books they think would make a great video game. Then laments that their dreams will likely never happen, sigh.

 


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]]>7e6cf10990e5406faae1e2179dbf5c6bWed, 05 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050043:31truefull344443S3E43: So Many Choices!So Many Choices!The gang is on the road, and couldn't record. But they had the foresight to record a backup episode ahead of time! So instead of news this week, you get us talking about which random items are a fantasy races favorite!

 


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]]>The gang is on the road, and couldn't record. But they had the foresight to record a backup episode ahead of time! So instead of news this week, you get us talking about which random items are a fantasy races favorite!

 


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]]>3c9aee39d45b4fddaa39259708cca37bSun, 02 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -050032:10truefull343433S3E42: May Short Reads!S3E42: May Short Reads!This month we read a pair of Ray Bradbury tales, as picked by Creative Consultant Tonya. If you haven't read them, here are the links: Story One

Story Two


 


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]]>This month we read a pair of Ray Bradbury tales, as picked by Creative Consultant Tonya. If you haven't read them, here are the links: Story One

Story Two


 


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]]>9aea8caff67844b08223c617022026abWed, 29 May 2019 07:31:00 -050036:46truefull342423S3E41: News: Nectar and NebulasNews: Nectar and NebulasThe gang talks about the Nebula winners, beard creams, what Derek read on his cruise, and super science echo sonar liquor stems.

 


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]]>The gang talks about the Nebula winners, beard creams, what Derek read on his cruise, and super science echo sonar liquor stems.

 


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]]>3ebdad94c40d4848807504d5574c3421Sun, 26 May 2019 04:20:00 -050033:18truefull341413S3E40: The Ultimate Fantasy Heist Episode!The Ultimate Fantasy Heist Episode!The gang each assembles their ultimate fantasy heist team, and then plots out what they would steal.

 


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]]>The gang each assembles their ultimate fantasy heist team, and then plots out what they would steal.

 


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]]>68fefb0646414e06b91f4ad080f604e8Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 -050032:45truefull340403S3E39: News: Bursting Buble and Hail Mary'sNews: Bursting Buble and Hail Mary'sThis week the gang talks about Michael Buble, liquor free bars, AI whiskey, and the Locus awards. 

 


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]]>This week the gang talks about Michael Buble, liquor free bars, AI whiskey, and the Locus awards. 

 


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]]>cd930d40cded435eb8d79435f9b78185Sun, 19 May 2019 04:00:00 -050031:15truefull339393S3E38: Mental Illness in LiteratureMental Illness in LiteratureIn honor of mental health awareness month, the gang discusses some of their favorite representations of mental illness in literature.

www.mentalhealth.gov has a number of resources if you need help. For more timely help, call 1-800-662-HELP, for 24/7, 365 day a year treatment referral and information. 


 


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]]>In honor of mental health awareness month, the gang discusses some of their favorite representations of mental illness in literature.

www.mentalhealth.gov has a number of resources if you need help. For more timely help, call 1-800-662-HELP, for 24/7, 365 day a year treatment referral and information. 


 


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]]>71746ae8e4c64c46a0fadfae9926e44bWed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 -050034:53truefull338383S3E37: News: Momoa and Booze BurrosNews: Momoa and Booze BurrosThe gang talks about news, boozy burros, Jason Momoa, title fight beards, and some awesome reader mail.

 


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]]>The gang talks about news, boozy burros, Jason Momoa, title fight beards, and some awesome reader mail.

 


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]]>dbb8b57e327d49d1abfd93b8cba2b684Sun, 12 May 2019 04:31:00 -050041:31truefull337373S3E36: What Book Would You Love To Forget, Then Reread?What Book Would You Love To Forget, Then Reread?The gang sits down to discuss what book it is that they would most love to reread if they could wipe their memories of the book first. They also chat about what books they have been reading lately, throwing in a few recommendations.

What book would you like to reread as if for the first time? Let us know at booksbeardsbooze@gmail.com


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]]>The gang sits down to discuss what book it is that they would most love to reread if they could wipe their memories of the book first. They also chat about what books they have been reading lately, throwing in a few recommendations.

What book would you like to reread as if for the first time? Let us know at booksbeardsbooze@gmail.com


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]]>fe4060b50b0e481fac475c6657421d3bWed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 -050038:41truefull336363S3E35: News: Dalmore and EndgameNews: Dalmore and EndgameThe gang talks about the news! They discuss the new Dalmore whiskey, the Blood Heir debacle, updates the Ted Cruz beard watch, and breaks out a pair of new segments by Derek.

 


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]]>The gang talks about the news! They discuss the new Dalmore whiskey, the Blood Heir debacle, updates the Ted Cruz beard watch, and breaks out a pair of new segments by Derek.

 


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]]>dcb1596e59ec404291f8ff0e534560faSun, 05 May 2019 04:00:00 -050034:59falsefull335353S3E34: Books, Beards....BADGERS!Books, Beards....BADGERS!The gang let Bob have free reign with the topic, and he decided to discuss all the greatest literary badgers, from Trufflehunter to The Hufflepuff Crest. It gets exactly as silly as you would expect. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>The gang let Bob have free reign with the topic, and he decided to discuss all the greatest literary badgers, from Trufflehunter to The Hufflepuff Crest. It gets exactly as silly as you would expect. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>d1f0174ac4b24edc92c71e7174dc69a6Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 -050031:31truefull334343S3E33: News: Drinking Poison and BuschNews: Drinking Poison and BuschThe gang chats about the news! We cover the new E.L. James book, Chris Columbus' offspring, Templeton Rye, Kyle Busch, and drinking poison/acid.  Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>The gang chats about the news! We cover the new E.L. James book, Chris Columbus' offspring, Templeton Rye, Kyle Busch, and drinking poison/acid.  Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/talesbybob

]]>c357b4f9d0b94e4b8b5943f7a4c791cdSun, 28 Apr 2019 04:21:00 -050038:52truefull333333Bonus: Bi-Monthly Book Club: Ready Player OneBi-Monthly Book Club: Ready Player OneThe gang read the book, and watched the movie! Now they talk about it!

]]>The gang read the book, and watched the movie! Now they talk about it!

]]>9179674115fb4b94b9563e4df222bbb2Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050041:01falsebonus33S3E32: Summer Book List!Summer Book List!The gang lays it all out as to what you should read this summer! To find links to each book, go to our blog, here.

]]>The gang lays it all out as to what you should read this summer! To find links to each book, go to our blog, here.

]]>02ebab8816d24646b59cd6f28db36981Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050035:26falsefull332323S3E31: News: Momoa and Countertop BoozeNews: Momoa and Countertop BoozeThe gang chats all about the week in news!

]]>The gang chats all about the week in news!

]]>0c17b2006c6247e7bde498776850882fSun, 21 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050032:16falsefull331313S3E30: History of the World...of Beards!History of the World...of Beards!The gang talks about all sorts of rad beard history, and Bob finds out his beard is magic!

]]>The gang talks about all sorts of rad beard history, and Bob finds out his beard is magic!

]]>69f74cd8c40c417eb889ce52467c7c6eWed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050033:09falsefull330303S3E29: News: Burnt Books and Green LanternNews: Burnt Books and Green LanternThe gang talks about the week in news from the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>The gang talks about the week in news from the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>44583c0e42e04c45ab19d9d5e333cfe7Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050033:04falsefull329293S3E28: Which Fictional God is Supreme?Which Fictional God is Supreme?The gang debates which fictional god they would choose to worship.

]]>The gang debates which fictional god they would choose to worship.

]]>f60826cb03e2464997c6b699fa0d537aWed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050027:32falsefull328283S3E27: News: Hugo It!News: Hugo It!The gang discusses the latest and greatest beer, booze, and book news, and runs down the Hugo nominees. 

]]>The gang discusses the latest and greatest beer, booze, and book news, and runs down the Hugo nominees. 

]]>49663798cbc1444cb0b4c972cd67f1a5Sun, 07 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -050031:36falsefull327273S3E26: Who's the Worst Offender: Lynch, Rothfuss, GRRM?Who's the Worst Offender: Lynch, Rothfuss, GRRM?The gang debates the nature of these three notoriously slow authors that they love: Scott Lynch, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R.R. Martin. They also dig into just what these guys have been up to.

]]>The gang debates the nature of these three notoriously slow authors that they love: Scott Lynch, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R.R. Martin. They also dig into just what these guys have been up to.

]]>81563af3ddf747d590ada286f3910f5bWed, 03 Apr 2019 18:27:00 -050043:27falsefull326263S3E25: News: Liquor K-Pods and CensorshipNews: Liquor K-Pods and CensorshipThe gang breaks down all the latest news in the worlds of beards, books, and booze.

]]>The gang breaks down all the latest news in the worlds of beards, books, and booze.

]]>6c3fed4644824ba397db1fad637379aeSun, 31 Mar 2019 16:40:00 -050037:34falsefull325253S3E24: March Short Reads!March Short Reads!The gang discusses the classic H.P. Lovecraft tales 'The Doom that came to Sarnath' and 'The Cats of Ulthar.'

]]>The gang discusses the classic H.P. Lovecraft tales 'The Doom that came to Sarnath' and 'The Cats of Ulthar.'

]]>be0aa87561ed4a2fb873d8c1564f1626Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -050032:54falsefull324243S3E23: News: Sumo and FireflyNews: Sumo and FireflyThe gang chats about the latest news from the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>The gang chats about the latest news from the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>10ec56bcb57b45d78ff680dcd09d9730Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -050038:35falsefull323233S3E22: Books That Changed Our Lives!Books That Changed Our Lives!The gang discusses the books that have had the most effect on their lives.

]]>The gang discusses the books that have had the most effect on their lives.

]]>78b7133281a04a7f814b38bbbb4ac6f2Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -050032:08falsefull322223S3E21: News: Jesus and Super HeroesNews: Jesus and Super HeroesThe gang discusses the latest news in the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>The gang discusses the latest news in the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>4ddfe40ca1c1436eb3e9408467f0f07eSun, 17 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -050036:54falsefull321213S3E20: Some Names To Know, Part 2Some Names To Know, Part 2The gang finishes their chat about who has shaped the modern fantasy and sci-fi literary scene.

We suggest you snag Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson.


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]]>The gang finishes their chat about who has shaped the modern fantasy and sci-fi literary scene.

We suggest you snag Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson.


Books, Beards, Booze is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

]]>cb03a90a576f4821bd825bd562140ab2Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -050034:51falsefull320203S3E19: News - Glover and Liquor Ice CreamNews: Glover and Liquor Ice CreamThe gang chats about the week in news, all things concerning books, booze, and beards.

]]>The gang chats about the week in news, all things concerning books, booze, and beards.

]]>8a6defd1fcef4d7e891169a1e9bff3ddSun, 10 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -050029:56falsefull319193S3E18: Some Names To Know, Part 1Some Names To Know, Part 1The gang starts talking about who's who in the current landscape of fantasy and sci-fi novels.

Here is a link to the first book in Bob's favorite series we talked about, Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence.

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]]>The gang starts talking about who's who in the current landscape of fantasy and sci-fi novels.

Here is a link to the first book in Bob's favorite series we talked about, Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

]]>7dc21d4dd32a459b9acdfd1a8f223838Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -050033:29falsefull318183S3E17: News - Babymetal and ACVNews: Babymetal and ACVThe gang chats about the week in news, all things concerning books, booze, and beards.

]]>The gang chats about the week in news, all things concerning books, booze, and beards.

]]>bcdf3b1115f04c1e8c68c60728d178f8Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -050035:32falsefull317173Bonus: Bi-Monthly Book Club: Emergency ContactBi-Monthly Book Club: Emergency ContactThe first bi-monthly book club read deep dive is here! The gang read Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi! Check it out (its a long one!), and if you want to get in on the next one, we will be discussing Ready Player One by Ernest Cline at the end of April!

]]>The first bi-monthly book club read deep dive is here! The gang read Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi! Check it out (its a long one!), and if you want to get in on the next one, we will be discussing Ready Player One by Ernest Cline at the end of April!

]]>013275b26f584702a4e489726039d0daThu, 28 Feb 2019 21:06:00 -050001:02:41falsebonus33S3E16: February Short Reads!February Short Reads!The gang goes deep on 'A Sheltered Woman' by Yiyun Li and 'Seasons of Glass and Iron' by Amal El-Mohtar.

 

 

]]>The gang goes deep on 'A Sheltered Woman' by Yiyun Li and 'Seasons of Glass and Iron' by Amal El-Mohtar.

 

 

]]>cb6725b7724740e083d453fb5bf58e03Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:39:00 -050036:14falsefull316163S3E15: News - Trimmings and AudibleNews: Trimmings and AudibleThe gang discusses the week in news about the worlds of book, beards, and booze.

]]>The gang discusses the week in news about the worlds of book, beards, and booze.

]]>ef52bab260cd4ea3b8f8d42c654137eaSun, 24 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050031:59falsefull315153S3E14: Dropping KnowledgeDropping KnowledgeThe gang clues you in on all the great resources out there for readers these days.

]]>The gang clues you in on all the great resources out there for readers these days.

]]>800b90ee7bf849ee81b835226e1f959dWed, 20 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050042:29falsefull314143S3E13: News - Figures and FactsNews: Figures and FactsThe gang has gone awry this week!

]]>The gang has gone awry this week!

]]>cfac5ef104c445e1951a385da92aa42cSun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050013:01falsefull313133S3E12: Somebody has a secret...Somebody has a secret....The gang talks about their secret love.

]]>The gang talks about their secret love.

]]>77bebab2bb5249209c36a0b938bf8d64Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050031:53falsefull312123S3E11: News: Pots and Mpv'sNews: Pots and Mpv'sThe gang discusses the latest in greatest in the news.

]]>The gang discusses the latest in greatest in the news.

]]>ee3d8b9bf6684213bb7c5c31c48eb5a0Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050030:39falsefull311113S3E10: Derek and Tonya B-Day Shenanigans!Derek and Tonya B-Day Shenanigans!Bob turns and interview into a drinking game as the gang celebrates Derek and Tonya's bday!

]]>Bob turns and interview into a drinking game as the gang celebrates Derek and Tonya's bday!

]]>feea6aa4afd74ebf8c3ea7195178774bWed, 06 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050038:53falsefull310103S3E09: News - Heaven and AdulthoodNews: Heaven and AdulthoodThe gang discusses the latest news from the topics of books, booze, and beards.

]]>The gang discusses the latest news from the topics of books, booze, and beards.

]]>7033a97430e1493895e5e7b5b9e218b1Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -050038:29falsefull3993S3E08: January Short Reads!January Short Reads!The gang discusses Sun, Moon, Dust by Ursula Vernon, and The Martian Obelisk by Linda Nagata.

]]>The gang discusses Sun, Moon, Dust by Ursula Vernon, and The Martian Obelisk by Linda Nagata.

]]>f6ef38c5e2b54e4d9507aa6540344da8Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050038:30falsefull3883S3E07: News - Free and BetoNews: Free and BetoThe gang chats about the current news in the worlds of booze, beards, and books. They also discuss what they have been reading.

]]>The gang chats about the current news in the worlds of booze, beards, and books. They also discuss what they have been reading.

]]>83a2a1334f454a2192de2bc868295697Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050026:47falsefull3773S3E06: Kondo? Emotion?Kondo? Emotion?The gang briefly chats about the Marie Kondo brouhaha, then dives deeeeep on what scenes from books have had the most emotional impact on them.

]]>The gang briefly chats about the Marie Kondo brouhaha, then dives deeeeep on what scenes from books have had the most emotional impact on them.

]]>127c0db142244602acfdd5a439a26480Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050001:02:58falsefull3663S3E05: News - Quinoa and PoisonNews: Quinoa and PoisonThe gang chats about this week in the news, covering books, booze, and beard news.

]]>The gang chats about this week in the news, covering books, booze, and beard news.

]]>88c55543af784253afa7e613436181f4Sat, 19 Jan 2019 22:18:00 -050039:46falsefull3553S3E04: Ultimate Fantasy Roadtrip!Ultimate Fantasy Roadtrip!Taking a fantasy road trip? Where do you go? Who brings the snacks? Who do you let control the AUX cable? The gang debates.

]]>Taking a fantasy road trip? Where do you go? Who brings the snacks? Who do you let control the AUX cable? The gang debates.

]]>843fa4bebc8940d9a23aee3f4cec8e21Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050037:46falsefull3443S3E03: News - Cruz and BoozeNews: Cruz and BoozeThe gang discusses the week in news, covering the latest and greatest in the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>The gang discusses the week in news, covering the latest and greatest in the worlds of books, beards, and booze.

]]>780b9f892a2849a7bf81f1d381593961Sun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050032:10falsefull3333S3E02: The New Year Gets Racy!The New Year Gets Racy!The gang gets silly and debates fantasy race New Years Resolutions.

]]>The gang gets silly and debates fantasy race New Years Resolutions.

]]>3f328fd67c3642918cc7235ce2405d80Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050029:17falsefull3223S3E01: News - Qatar and KindlesNews: Qatar and KindlesIn the debut episode of season 3 the gang discusses the latest in news about books, beards, and booze.

]]>In the debut episode of season 3 the gang discusses the latest in news about books, beards, and booze.

]]>f81d9b37f2dc49c6ba9c1261875c54b7Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -050022:50falsefull3113