Episode 28 Part Three: The Penalty Beer Strikes Back

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" This one is kind of like the dark middle chapter of your favorite podcast's favorite podcast. They thought they had defeated the penalty beer forever...little did they know, they were very wrong. The Penalty Beer ALWAYS wins in the end.

In this episode, CraigMakk plays the role of the roguish scoundrel who is betrayed by his drunken co-host; Serious Jest plays the role of the naive Jedi who battles his father/the penalty beer in a cave of alcohol enthusiasm and loses; and both guys decide to talk about some serious stuff in a decidedly un-serious manner. Plus, you'll hear them rant about shit they hated in the all new "2017 in Review ManCave Shit List" and try their damnedest to stay sober while they drink some amazing beers (Spoiler Alert: no one really wins). So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: 

Founder's Curmudgeon's Better Half

Notes from the ManCave!!!:

-Check out the show's Discord server over here.

-Check out our "Ready Player 2" archive of gameplay videos over here.

-Feel free to blast "Jump Into the Light" on Yelp by clicking here...because it truly is horrendous.

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Episode 28 Part Two: You Drunk My Battleship!!!

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!," where the holidays never truly end as long as it's still cold outside. And if you live anywhere in North America, holy CRAP, is it friggin' cold outside!

In this episode, CraigMakk continues his heroic ability to control his own self-inflicted "safe word"; Jest proves himself a podcast rookie when it comes to mic technique; and the guys deconstruct a nearly 80 year old apparent Christmas tradition of peer pressuring women via song and mysterious drinks. Also, welcome to the brand new Christmas tradition of ManCave Battleship, which you will surely be playing for years on end with your children and grandchildren! Okay, maybe not. But CraigMakk & Serious Jest sure will, and screw you, because this is their podcast. Oh, and prepare to hear about a ton of incredible holiday beers, because....why, not, am I right? So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!", holiday-style!

Beer(s) of the Show: 

Flying Monkeys Chocolate Manifesto Triple Chocolate Milk Stout

Dogfish Head Mixed Media "Saison-esque" Ale

Treehouse Brewing Julius American IPA

Notes from the ManCave!!!

-As always, you can check out the ManCave Discord server over here.

-Show the Holderness family's "Cold Outside/Consent Song" some love by clicking here.

-Or you can check out the creepy original by clicking here...if you're into that sort of thing.

-If ManCave Battleship was your thing, you can always go back and listen to all the "LftMC!!!" insanity throughout 2018 by clicking here!

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Episode 28 Part One: Neverending Christmas with the Co-Hosts

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" When you're here, it's always Christmas. And when it's Christmas, you get drunk. Yes, we know the holidays are over, but if A=B, and B=C, well...you know what to do.

 In this very special holiday episode, CraigMakk picks the perfect word to help Jest get better at podcasting in 2019; Serious Jest sends a beautiful and not at all creepy love letter to Scarlett Johansson; and the guys express their eternal devotion to one another through hypothetical (and some very real, and very awkward) gifts to celebrate the season. Plus, you'll learn about some amazing experiences to live like a boss for the weekend; discover the best way to decorate a ManCave for the holiday; understand why Christmas cards get better with age (yours, not the card's); and how to truly punish your friends through the power of truly terrible beer. All while you uncover some absolutely amazing winter and holiday season beers. So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and have a neverending Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show

The Bruery's "11 Pipers Piping" Scotch Ale brewed with Candi Sugar & Coriander

Penalty Beer of the Show

Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager 

(Never, ever buy this....under ANY circumstances...we beg this of you)

Notes from the ManCave!!!

- As usual, you can join in the fun by joining the ManCave Discord server over here.

- Check out the brilliant single-season reality show that should've changed the world, "Murder in Small Town X," over here.

- Why not check out the website of Hammacher Schlemmer for some awesome gifts of your own?

- We defy you not to be instantly intrigued by the "In Cold Blood: A Murder Mystery Experience" or "Neiman Marcus' Secret Agent Mission Experience."

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Live from the MCU!!!: Episode 5.2 - The Taunting of Cable

Welcome back to "Live from the MCU!!!" This is what they've been building for over the last few months. It all comes down to this. The epic showdown...I guess somebody should probably tell Cable.

In this episode, FahQ believes that real men can fly around in a jet pack and cry without shame; The Stalker teaches you all about the most horrifying origami; Jim Sardonic lectures the guys about the true evils of fiscal conservatism as a supervillain; and everyone learns the hard way not to leave FahQ in the dark about a plan. Plus, you'll get educated on the finer points of Lyft versus Uber; improve your tea-bagging game; learn not to underestimate "Taco Rage;" engage in some in-game pee breaks; discuss the intricacies of taxi cab etiquette; and graduate to liquor that will effectively end your ability to successfully roll well in an RPG. So strap in, grab a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the MCU!!!"

Whiskey of the Show:

Gentleman Jack Whiskey, which apparently doesn't have anything to do with being an actual gentleman.

Notes from the ManCave!!!:

-Check out our Discord server over here and join in the fun!

-Sign up for Lyft over here. It's your money.

-Learn all about tea-bagging right here.

-Want to know why we keep yelling "Fiiiiiick!??!" all the time? Check out our 

other project, "Ready Player 2," to be in the know!

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Live from the MCU!!!: Ep5.1 - Welcome to Stan the ManCave!!!

Welcome back to "Live from the MCU!!!" The time has come for the guys to make some pretty critical decisions that will affect their lives forever. And that's just the beers they decided to drink.

 In this episode, FahQ shows how a real hype man can really blow the roof off a party with only a jet pack, some tunes, and a miniature HD camera; The Stalker shows his true colors (and his apparent deep-seated hatred of Acapulco); Jim Sardonic does his absolute best to make the guys create as many ManCave t-shirts as possible; and the guys prepare for the ultimate showdown of their short villainous career. Plus, a touching tribute to Stan "the Man" Lee, who made every bit of this possible. All while getting so deep down the rabbit hole of beer that you will want to run out to the store and buy one for yourself. Don't worry....they'll be here when you get back. So strap in, grab a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the MCU!!!"

Beer(s) of the Show:

Lagunitas Willettized Coffee Stout

Ommegang King in the North Russian Imperial Stout

Odd Side Ales Nut Bandit Brown Ale

Notes from the (Stan the) ManCave!!!:

-Check out our Discord Server by clicking here.

-Check out the Stan Lee documentary video for yourself over here.

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Episode 27 Part Nine - The Nightmare Is Over

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Dear god, it's a friggin' Christmas miracle. The Nightmare is finally over. All good and bad things must come to an end, and this gargantuan episode is no exception. Now go spend some time with your families, you animals.

 In this episode, CraigMakk invents the Internet for Drunks and then destroys it to protect us all; Serious Jest rates video games by their ability to be played by a wife; and the guys finish up their abruptly ended video game-themed discussion (thanks, Carla). You'll hear tons of video game reviews, discussions about the benefits of being a ManCave intern (Spoiler Alert: you do NOT have to texture map horse testicles), an insane amount of talk about the cutting-edge new release called Monopoly, and for some reason a weird discussion about going on a One Tree Hill binge. Oh, and you'll get your requisite beers talked about and/or drunk. This one had to end eventually, it might as well be today. Happy Halloweegivingsmas! So strap in, grab a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" 

Beer of the Show: 

Bar Harbor Brewing Thunder Hole Ale

Notes from the ManCave!!!:

- Join the ManCave Discord server here to interact with the show.

- Share your thoughts and suggestions for ManCave Game Night, Money-Opoly, and more through Twitter or email.

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Episode 27 Part Eight - Milk on the Bootay

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Yes, this episode is still going. Yes, the guys are about to nerd out in an amazing way. And YES, it's true that Kate Upton and Carla Gugino pulled the plug on this one. Apparently Jest can really be a creep sometimes.

In this episode, CraigMakk admits that he will eventually be an announcer for a Blood Bowl match if Jest keeps annoying him; Serious Jest pitches a new line of Jizz t-shirts; and both guys nerd out quite a bit about all things video game-related. You'll learn all about the Library of Congress' ruling on game preservation; the ManCave's new "Ready Player Two" interactive gaming platform; how to give rappers the freedom to be shitty; the Battle Royale craze; and way too much about Kate Upton and Carla Gugino. Their electronic cease and desist to Jest is one for the ages. Oh, and a bunch of beers are involved, but is that really a surprise? So strap in, grab yourself a beer (and maybe a phone to play some Game of War), and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

 Notes from the ManCave: 

- Check out episodes of "Ready Player Two" at Youtube.com/LiveManCave

- Join the Discord server for more conversation here.

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Episode 27 Part Seven - Death by VR

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" The guys have been teasing you for a while, but now it's finally time to actually talk about Halloween. Yes, we know what month it is. Please don't ask. Just blame CraigMakk.

 In this episode, Serious Jest explains that a) it's not really Halloween until someone gets stabbed, and b) he can't tell white people apart; CraigMakk shares why Halloween is basically just Purge-lite; and the guys dig deep into how they spend the spookiest holiday of the year via TV shows, movies, and video games; enjoy a ManCave review of Haunting of Hill House; suffer through a scorching of shitty VR experiences; learn about why zombies are inherently racist; and prepare to be blown away by some insane future transportation technologies. Oh, and Yudi Pineda. All while the guys drink one of the best beers of the show ever. So strap in, grab yourself a beer (and some leftover Halloween candy), and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show

Green Man Brewing's "La Mas Negra" Imperial Black Ale

Notes from the ManCave!!!

-Check out Yudi Pineda here or below:

-Feel free to ignore the guys and check out Jump Into The Light here at your peril.

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Episode 27 Part Six - Beautiful Day in the ManCave

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" If you don't know (that this is a never-ending episode), now ya know, son. You might even learn a thing or two.

 In this episode, CraigMakk finally says something not totally shitty about the President (and almost immediately regrets it); Serious Jest educates you on the finer points of the PC Police Force; and the guys dig into a ton of topics that range from the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the "classic" film Soul Man, the horrifying death of Danye Jones, Alec Baldwin's fun crimes, and Big Bird, all while drinking some incredible beers that will make you jealous. As a bonus, you'll get to listen to the ultimate pimp host himself, Mr. Rogers, prove that he will always be a better person than either of these two knuckleheads. So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer(s) of the Show: 

Lagunitas Brown Shugga' Sweet Release Ale

  

Third State Brewing Irish Tenth Imperial Stout

Notes from the ManCave!!!

- Check out the National Museum of African American History & Culture here.

- Watch the epic Fred Rogers' testimony for yourself here.

- Join our Discord Server by clicking here.

- While you're at it, read some amazing quotes about "willful ignorance" here.

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