Episode 32 Part Three: ManCave White Elephant in the Room

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" And more specifically, welcome to the CHRISTMAS ERA (according to Mr. Jest)! The Christmas season continues, at least in the ManCave! 

In this final part of a now world-famous holiday traditional episode, the guys find themselves prepared to pick two more "Watch That Shit" flicks to watch next to the roaring fireplace while sipping some hot cocoa. But only these two guys can take the simple act of selecting a movie to watch and turn it into a full-length podcast game. 

Right when you got all snuggly to await Father Christmas, the dreaded White Elephant makes his way into the ManCave and craps out a competition to determine the next "WTS" films! And once again, game show host Jim Sardonic and special (and way too mature for this show) guest AJ get dragged down into the manure with them. It may not be the safest, fastest, most efficient, grown-up, or even enjoyable way to select a movie, but it sure is ONE way to do it. So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" But most of all, keep the change, ya filthy animals!

Notes from the ManCave!!!:

- If you like what you hear, check out AJ at "InAJWeTrust" on instagram, 

and check out the "From the Chair" podcast!

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Episode 32: The Dark Side of Christmas - Part One

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" And Happy GODDAMN New Year! 2022 can't possibly be worse than last year, right? Right?!?!? Please be right.... 

Anyway, the guys got together just before Christmas to celebrate an age-old holiday tradition, one that they have respected and honored since time immemorial. That old tradition of getting together over the Internet, arguing about nonsense and Christmas movies, getting wrecked, and passing out in front of their laptops! Even better, they resurrected an old ManCave favorite: Jim Sardonic!! (Just kidding, he's not thaaaat old. They actually invited Jim on then forced him to enjoy the return of "WATCH THAT SHIT!!!" It was a helluva night.)

In this holiday-themed episode, the guys finally get to talk some shit about their WTS choices from approximately 100 years ago. In Part One, they discuss and rate the 1974 'classic,' "Black Christmas;" talk a lot about weed (medicinal and otherwise); discuss the value of older filmmaking techniques; and get a laugh out of Jest's ability to cellar water. Oh, and they definitely enjoy some bangers. So, sit back, grab yourself a beer (or edible), and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" And welcome to the New Year, please don't mess this one up like you did last year. (You know what you did.) 

Beer(s) of the Show!!!:

Afterthought Brewing's 2019 Afterthought Ale - 4.5% ABV

Quaff ON! Brewing's Busted Knuckle Porter - 7.3% ABV

Edible(s) of the Show!!!:

Passion Fruit Sativa Gummy & Blueberry Indica Gummy

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Episode 30 Part One: Santa's on Vacation

Happy Holidays from "Live from the ManCave!!!" In this first part of their annual Holiday Party episode, the guys welcome in a couple of guests to celebrate...and uncover the type of sponsorship they REALLY need. Spoiler Alert: it's definitely not the fun beer company kind, but it sure is related to alcohol.

In part one, CraigMakk channels his inner school-teacher at story time, much to the other guys' dismay; Serious Jest demonstrates how his (very loud) "inner voice" tries to stop his inappropriate behavior and invariably fails; special guest GabeGonzo proclaims his true love for thick beer head; second special guest Luimbe will show his true colors as an uncomfortably large Space Force fan; plus, you'll hear a first-ever "ManCave Aged Beer Taste Challenge;" listen to the guys workshop their all-new "Ass Beer" marketing campaign slogans; enjoy a surprisingly in-depth review of 1971's "Oregon Trail" in 2019; join them in a very personal interview with Luimbe and learn how much better of a person he is than just about anyone even tangentially related to the ManCave; discuss some all-time favorite Christmas movies while picking apart the Griswold Family ManCave; and much more, all while enjoying some incredible Christmas beers. Just make sure you took a Christmas Vacation from work to celebrate with the guys...you're going to need it after this one. So strap in, grab yourself a holiday beer (or three), and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Because, as always, the shitter's full! 

Beer(s) of the Show:

The Bruery's 12 Drummers Drumming

Anchor Brewing's Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Our Special Ale 

(2015 and 2016 varieties)

Notes from the ManCave!!!

-As always, you can join in all of the debauchery at our Discord server by clicking here.

-Check out the brand new "BrainyYaks Network" by following us at @BrainyYaksPods, and stay tuned!

-Check out all the amazing things that Luimbe is up to by following him at @Luimbe, and donate to his Covenant House Sleep Out team by clicking here.

-Check out CH's Sleep Out site for more information on this excellent cause as well.

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Episode 21 - The One with the Drunk Santas

 Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Merry Christmas! This is their favorite time of year...a holiday where everyone drinks, so you can hide your raging alcohol problem!

 In this episode, CraigMakk reminds you that you're never too old to love a man in tights, Jest sexually fixates on Russian weightlifters (it'll get uncomfortable, just a warning), and they both offer some great gift opportunities if you happen to have thousands of dollars on hand and donating to charity ain't your thing.

 Also, their holiday celebration just might bring about the implosion of the ManCave. At least according to CraigMakk, BOY, does he sound annoyed. So sit back, grab a winter warmer, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

 Beer of the Show: Port Brewing's "Santa's Little Helper", a Russian Imperial Stout with an emphasis on dark cocoa and roasted coffee aromatics....because Santa's going to need all the help he can get with these two.
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Episode Five - The Christmas Party

Welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!" This time around we actually have a legitimate Christmas-themed episode. We figured now that all your decorations are down and the tree is in the garbage, we can help you with those post-holiday blues by celebrating with your favorite podcast like it never ended! And to think you say we never gave you anything...

In this episode, things start out great as CraigMakk discusses some insane and potentially deadly family holiday parties from Christmas' past; Serious Jest does his best to prove that he's not cheap with regards to gift-giving, he's just frugal and more about the thought than the gift (i.e. cheap); and even Chewie makes a couple of key yet suspect appearances from his company holiday party!

Then things quickly go to hell (or is it heaven?), as Jest preaches his most inner beliefs about spotlights from heaven, the meaning of love conquering all, and why God doesn't have to play by his own rules....all while INCREDIBLY inebriated from SoCoEeNo (you'll have to listen to know what that means).

Throughout all the insanity, you will have heard about a bunch of great gifts to give or receive, the ManCave's favorite Christmas movies of all time, and some of the best holiday beers on the planet...all while teaching you the all-new "ManCave Drinking Game!" See, that's why you listen! So sit back, grab a (holiday) drink, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: Noel Baladin, an Italian Christmas Ale, and apparently Jest's favorite beer ever.

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Episode Five - Bonus Features

In Episode Five, we celebrate all things Christmas and beer. First and foremost, here is a list of all the holiday beers we imbibed, beginning with the "Beer of the Show":

Baladin Noel 

Fegley's BrewWorks Rude Elf's Reserve

Sam Adams' Holiday Porter

Sam Adams' Winter Lager

Philly Brewing Company's Winter Wunder

Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome

And while you're at it, check out the ManCave's go-to book for great Christmas beer, entitled, what else but "Christmas Beer".

We also build a pretty amazing Christmas List of gifts we'd love to receiv...we mean give our loved ones. Take a look and see what you want to buy yourself with that hefty Christmas bonus!

CraigMakk's List                               Serious Jest's List

*Sonos Play 3                                                   *"Suck It Trebek" T-Shirt

*TiVo Premiere Elite                                           *Drinxx Waterproof Playing Cards

*Beo-Vision 485 850-inch 3D TV                          *Paper Voodoo Notebook

*Panasonic TC-PVT30 65-inch 3D TV                  *"Dear Douchebag" Notebook 

*Armourgeddon Tank Paintball                            *Skullcandy Headphones

*(Bonus Gift) iPad 2 Gold History Edition             *Fathead City Skyline

*2012 Audi A7 Prestige Edition

Interested in reading more about our movie picks this episode? Check out Cyrus and Black Death to find out more! Plus, if you are really in the mood to be serious (jest), here is a great wiki that delves into some of the key issues in the discussion of Paganism versus Christianity.