Episode 18 - Waiting for CraigMakk

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Yes, we're very late. Blame CraigMakk. Seriously, it's all his fault. Between professional, personal, technological, and psychological problems, he's taken about nine months to finish this episode. So blame him when all the what were once incredibly witty and timely (way back when) jokes all make no sense, and the holiday season has almost lapped him. We're not too far off from pumpkin beer season again, so maybe you can just pretend this is from the future. Yeah, that's it...this is a podcast episode from the future, and you're lucky enough to hear it. In fact, CraigMakk is a helluva guy to handle all this time travel just for you, you ungrateful bastard!

In this episode, CraigMakk will explain why he's on "Team Guy" when it comes to women (yeah, don't ask); Serious Jest will remind you of his overwhelming porn addiction almost immediately; and they both enjoy a little competition that revolves around...well, you guessed it: BEER. Wow, what a surprise.

They'll also talk at length about both "Hannibal" and "Blue Valentine"...SPOILER ALERT!! Don't say we didn't warn you, because it's written right there in all caps. So go grab a beer, strap in for a long overdue extravaganza of words, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: Southern Tier Warlock, a seasonal Imperial Stout brewed with Pumpkins...yummy.
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Episode 17 - The Horror Show

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Be afraid...be very afraid. On the Internet, no one can hear you scream. This is a very spooooooky episode. Prepare to bear witness to a horror unlike you have ever heard before.

CraigMakk is going to swear he was on muscle relaxers to deal with the stress of editing and perfecting this incredible podcast. Or that he had to undergo an emergency root canal somewhere between the first and second break. Or even that he accidentally fired a horse tranquilizer directly into his neck in what will come to be known as the "Freak Horse Tranquilizer Incident." But whatever else you do, DO NOT believe him.

In this episode, CraigMakk & Serious Jest almost break up over over haunted houses (it's best not to dwell on it), CraigMakk struggles mightily to explain why a movie where the apes represent a certain group of people totally isn't racist, Serious Jest breaks down how torture getting him sexually aroused is completely normal, and Clueless says....well, nothing really. And FOR THE LOVE OF GOD does one of the co-hosts get completely and utterly annihilated through alcohol. We dare you not to cringe, but we dare you even more to ever listen to another episode again after this shit show. One thing is for certain...the Serial Podcast, this sure ain't.

Beer of the Show: Broken Goblet Under Her Spell Saison....and a hell of a lot of it, apparently.




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Episode 16 - A Loss of Faith!!!

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" This show is all about beer, movies, and pop culture...absolutely ALWAYS in that order (the order of the last two might be negotiable). Which makes this episode even more equal parts thrilling and heart-breaking to experience as it unfolds.

In this episode, Serious Jest challenges CraigMakk to a very special battle of wits...and CraigMakk is left questioning everything he has ever believed in. Questioning his very faith in himself. Then he quickly tries to cover it up with jokes and lies, but the damage has been done. Serious Jest has destroyed "Live from the ManCave!!!" forever, and nothing will ever be the same.

You'll also get to learn why CraigMakk wishes he produced a podcast about rappers instead, Serious Jest isn't ashamed to reveal the true nature behind his "sexually ambiguous" jokes, and what this Soylent crap really is (shut it, Charlton!). Oh, and the drinking. Never forget the drinking. So sit back, grab a beer, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"...possibly for the very last time.

Beer of the Show: Who knows? CraigMakk sure as hell doesn't.




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CHEERS from the ManCave!!!

Having a bad day? Belly up to the bar with your buddies at the ManCave and take a listen to our brand new theme song. Cheers!




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Episode 15 - ManCave Rising

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" What you are about to listen to is a very special bit of podcast history. This is the day the ManCave rose from the ashes, and returned to dominate your ears with sounds that are sometimes funny, sometimes just plain mean, but always loud and usually drunk. Welcome back...we missed you too.

In this Episode, CraigMakk explains why Father's Day is his favorite holiday (in Westeros), Jest decides a little racism is the best way to start the show (by accident, of course), and the boys get excited (bro!) over their brand new THEME SONG to celebrate their return (spoiler alert: it's really, really terrible). All while getting pretty drunk with the Men on the Wall...so it's pretty par for the course by now.

So thanks for joining us in our triumphant return to your iPod, and just sit back, grab a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Notes from the ManCave: Don't forget to check out Dominik Omega & the Arcitype, the duo that brought you that amazing "Game of Thrones" hip-hop remix from this episode. Omega is also responsible for the incredible "Arya's Prayer" off the GoT mixtape album, "Catch the Throne."

Beer of the Show: Brewery Ommegang's "Take the Black Stout", a Game of Thrones celebratory beer that is as dark and terrifying as the men guarding the Wall.




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They Can't ALL Be Winners

Making a podcast is hard work, you know. No matter how hard we try to "be more funny" for our fans, it doesn't always work. Sometimes we must undertake the unenviable role of our own biggest critics. Come take a peek at how we stay honest!



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Get to Know Your Hosts!

Want to learn more about your hosts from "Live from the ManCave!!!" in an easily digestible chunk? Sit back, grab a beer, and listen to these two knuckleheads try and introduce themselves!

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Episode Fourteen - We're Baaaaaack!!!

Braaaaaaaains...

I mean, we're baaaaack! The Live from the ManCave guys have been away for quite some time, but not because they gave up on you. They just had some kids, and kids ruin everything. But now that they kicked that little defenseless baby out of the house, they're back with a vengeance!

In this (very old but hilarious nonetheless) episode, the ManCave men get into a pretty heated argument about what constitutes a good trilogy and which movie they'd rather have sex with, and determine how powerful a Wu-Tang beat really is.

Throughout it all, you'll learn why home-brewing makes the best beer regardless of taste, why one role was magically made for Keanu Reeves, and why starting a podcast at 4am probably isn't the best move. Oh, and listen to them get really, really drunk. Or continue to stay drunk, since they started this one already pretty bombed. What a life, right?

Beer of the Show: CaveWater Lager, a tasty homebrewed lager that wasn't such a bad place to start.




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Episode Thirteen - Live from the BatCave!!!

In this episode, we preview Ted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Snow White & the Huntsman, Amazing Spider-Man, and The Dark Knight Rises. We also go all-out and spoil Another Earth and the first season of Parks and Rec. Enjoy our triumphant return to the innerwebs!

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Yes, we are back...sort of. Yes, this is Episode Thirteen. No, we don't think thirteen comes after ten. We lost a few episodes in the eight month break we took while CraigMakk attempted to raise his children (blame lucky number 13). We'll try to dig them up, but just enjoy this blast from the past while we do.

In this episode, CraigMakk explains how Abraham Lincoln was actually murdered with a hammer; Jest confides that he is comfortable discussing the micro-penis; and friend of the show Jon (from "INeedAnotherDrink.com") jinxes the hell out of our show.

To put this episode in perspective, we also spend an inordinate amount of time breaking down "The Dark Knight Rises", which came to theaters THE NIGHT BEFORE. Yup, we're a bit behind. Just pretend you opened a time capsule, and this show will be amazing.

Throughout it all, you'll learn where to buy horrible knock-off moonshine, how to convince your friend that Honest Abe cut down the cherry tree, and get hooked on the greatest TV jingle of all time. Oh, and listen to us get pretty drunk...time changes nothing. So sit back, grab a beer, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: The Lost Abbey's "Judgement Day", a Belgian Quadrupel that apparently judged our show not worthy for eight months.


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