Episode 30 Part Two: Drunk Elephant Gift Guide

Happy Holidays, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" The festivities continue as the guys start exchanging gifts...and singing Christmas carols together. Yup, this one gets weird.

In part two of the holiday extravaganza, CraigMakk proves why everyone calls him a fancy mutha-fuckin' wizard; newly crowned Mr. Inspector Jest shows how easily he is swayed from wholesome gifts given by loved ones simply by being offered a sex toy; and special guest GabeGonzo shares stories about his good old days (otherwise known as his rampant pre-10 year old binge drinking days); plus you'll hear all about the dangers of tribalism through alcoholic beverages; learn about some brand new ways to mix drinks in ways you never thought possible; listen to the ManCave Christmas Tree serenade the guys whether they want him to or not; and hear about some absolutely kick-ass gifts that will at the very least make you jealous that you're partner isn't as cool as these guys; all while learning about some absolutely insane beers you probably never even heard of before. So strap in, grab yourself a beer, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" Because we're all in this together!

Beer(s) of the Show:

Silver City Brewing Bourbon Barrel-Aged Super Kwik Stout

Bolero Snort Bergen County 20th & Bull Stout

Broken Goblet How Do You Like Them Apples Dark Ale Graff 

brewed with Apple Cider

Levante Brewing Tickle Parts IPA

Returning Guest and Truly Horrible Penalty Beer, 

Budweiser Copper Lager

Bonus Penalty Beer,

4Loko Peach 

Notes from the ManCave!!!

-As always, join our Discord server for more fun and shenanigans 

by clicking here.

-Check out the real gifts the guys bought each other:

a) the Dali Melting Bar Clock from Jest

b) the Brasserie d'Achouffe Variety Pack from Makk

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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 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 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.