Episode 20A - The One About Captain 'Murica

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" In the spirit of one of the most special of America's many holidays, Thanksgiving, we decided to celebrate one of her greatest heroes of all time: Captain America. And we wanted to give you part one of a two-parter, so you can enjoy the ManCave with your family over the holiday! So never let anyone tell you that we aren't a couple of seriously patriotic Americans. Seriously, don't ever put yourself in a situation where our patriotism has come up, because you're probably already WAY screwed.

In this episode, CraigMakk explains why Walt Disney should NEVER be the man to teach your kids about racism; Jest describes the white, foamy substance that he loves to put in his mouth; and both of them team up against Hulk Smash to defend Captain America against all claims of racism, both home AND abroad. Throughout it all, they will break down why the Winter Soldier is a badass antagonist, discuss the importance of watching a movie franchise in order, and get pretty drunk. Or start the show drunk, and just get drunker. I can't even remember anymore...I was way too drunk. So go grab a beer, strap in, and welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: DuClaw 31 Pumpkin Spiced Lager, a German-style lager with a spicy finish of cinnamon and nutmeg...and certainly none of the foamy white stuff Jest was having an orgasm over.

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Episode Nineteen - The SPOOOOOOOKY One

Welcome back to "Live from the ManCave!!!" BOO!! Did we scare you? Probably, because we're spooky guys. We talk about haunted houses and shit. Scary, right? Shut up....grown men get scared too. Okay, mostly only CraigMakk.

 In this episode, CraigMakk will explain why it's okay for a grown ass man to run out of a room screaming like a bitch in 2015; Serious Jest will deny that his sexual advances are in any way at all creepy or terrifying;and they both will clue you in to a bunch of "alternative" ways to enjoy Halloween. Get your mind out of the gutter, you creeps.

 Throughout it all, they will discuss the best haunted houses; who would win in the battle of the Horror Villains; and the best ways to scare yourself playing with yourself. Plus, they will drink lots and lots of HARD LIQUOR! Who saw that coming? Also, beer. Whatever, you know how they do. It ends with people drunk, that's all that matters. The boys welcome Jon back to the studio, and Hulk Smash makes his first on-air appearance! It's going to get creepy. So go grab a beer, strap in, and welcome to "Live from the ManCave!!!"

Beer of the Show: Clown Shoes Undead Party Crasher. An American Imperial Stout that hates lawyers as much as you do.
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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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