Dudes with Brews on a Porch

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Craft brews and casual conversations with Rob and Drew.A "Pew Pew Audio" Podcast

Episodes

  • They Call Me Hamms

    Rob and Drew, hosts of Dudes with Brews on a Porch, reflect on their history with beer, marking the end of their appreciation for Schlitz.

  • Doomers with Brews

    On Dudes with Brews on a Porch, Rob and Drew discuss the pattern of high-profile figures connected to UFO information dying under strange circumstances and related conspiracy theories. They also touch on needing a palate cleanser and discu…

  • Oh Bother

    In the "Oh Bother" episode of Dudes with Brews, the hosts explore their differing personalities, the social phenomenon of being the last to respond in group chats, and the concept of dogs being arrested. They also review Yuengling Traditio…

  • Strange Brew: Rife Machine and the Oxford English Dictionary

    This episode covers two unusual tales: Royal Raymond Rife, who claimed to cure cancer with electromagnetic frequencies, and the process of defining over 12,000 words for the Oxford English Dictionary. The hosts also discuss daily coffee, b…

  • Aliens in the Skyrizi

    This episode of Dudes with Brews on a Porch covers X-Files updates, advice for alien encounters, and speculation on Skyrizi's perceived inconsistencies. They also review Sierra Nevada's Phantom Torpedo American IPA and Tito's and Fanta.

  • X-File Financial Freedom

    Drew starts watching the X-Files, Rob doesn't remember talking to Drew, and the path to financial freedom. This weeks brew is Lakefront Brewery's River Weststein. Merch: here

  • Dont Speak

    Rob and Drew kick back on the porch to talk about the fine art of not saying the wrong thing at the worst possible time, learning to embrace brain-rotting TV, and why maybe we should all stop apologizing so much. This week's brew on the po…

  • Strange Brew: Preparation Alien

    This week on Strange Brew, Rob and Drew crack open the cosmos and pour into the weird world of aliens. They break down the bizarre Lead Masks case, unpack the mystery of the Betz Family sphere, wade into sea monster lore, and debate why al…

  • Mid Life Podcast

    It's been a week of illness, ER visits, and thinking about mortality as middle age is no longer upon the dudes....it's here! This week's brew is the 2025 Dogfish Head 120 Min IPA!

  • 2025 was..

    The boys are back! They look back at 2025 to see what was or wasn't accomplished, travel closer to domestication, and question big Oreo! It's all about coffee today, Rob drinks some fancy N'spresso and Drew drinks generic sludge with a pro…

  • The Porch Pint Detectives: Who Slayed Santa?

    Santa is dead and the Porch Pint Detectives are on the case! In the Dudes with Brews on a Porch – 2025 Christmas Special, we turn the holidays into a noir-style whodunnit. Three crime scenes. Three suspects. Three beers: Polka King Porter…

  • Christmas Prep

    Drew attempts a Christmas attitude adjustment—with Rob guiding him away from full Grinch mode—and the dudes break down their best holiday survival strategies. This week's brew? Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Chocolate Praline (2025) All…

  • P is for Punk: C is for Cokie the Clown

    In this episode of P is for Punk , Drew dives into NOFX's 2009 EP Cokie the Clown , a strange, hilarious, and honest snapshot of Fat Mike's mind at the end of the 2000s. Released alongside Coaster , this EP blends dark humor, emotional gut…

  • Two Fat Squirrels

    The boys are back! Life updates, killers on the loose, and a story of fat squirrel. This week's brews are Legacy Ale by Leinenkugel and Space Cake by Clown Shoes. Merch: Here

  • P is for Punk: B is for Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs

    On this episode of P Is for Punk, we dive headfirst into the return of one of Chicago's darkest and most influential punk bands: Alkaline Trio. After a six-year gap, the Trio dropped Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs, an album that's equal parts u…

  • Micro Brew: Beernuts Productions: Trick or Treat

    gough from Beernuts Productions joins Drew to talk about his brand-new film Trick or Treat ! The two dive into the history of Halloween in Australia, the creative approach behind the film, and a whole new meaning to the phrase "dick pic."…

  • Strange Brew: Haunted Items and the After Life

    Todd joins the show for a deep dive into the world of haunted objects — are they truly cursed, or do spirits attach themselves to them? We explore the responsibility that comes with owning such items, what the afterlife might really be, an…

  • Strange Brew: Rapid Fire

    It's a rapid-fire round of weird on Strange Brew. Drinks: 1792 Cognac and crack open a few Spotted Cows. From the haunted stacks of Hull Public Library to the mournful Gray Lady of Liberty Hall, the guys swap ghost stories that blur histor…

  • Strange Brew: The Maury Island UFO Incident

    Drew cracks open a Bubbler by New Glarus while Derek sips on Lunar Harvest Pumpkin Ale by Ghostfish Brewing Co as they dive deep into one of the most mysterious early UFO cases , the Maury Island Incident. The two unravel the strange event…

  • Musician Jerred Lazar

    It's a Micro Brew Bonus Episode! Musician Jerred Lazar (formerly of American Television ) hops on the show to chat about bands, beer, wine, and the art of balancing music with everyday life. Follow Jarred on Instagram: @jerredlazar

  • Strange Brew: The Tallman House

    It's the first episode of Strange Brew month! This week, we're heading to small-town Wisconsin for one of the creepiest, and most overlooked, paranormal stories in the Midwest: The Tallman House Haunting. In 1987, the Tallman family of Hor…

  • Riff Raff Rob

    The boys are back after a quick break. Beer smuggling gone wrong, birthday boy grumpy grumps, and some life stuff. This week's brews are New Glarus Spotted Cow and Southern Tier Pumking.

  • Game Shows While Depressed

    Grief sneaks in when we least expect it. TV can become an issue in a relationship. And maybe game shows are only for people who've figured out how to fake joy. It's raw, it's real, and it's best accompanied by this week's brew: Lion Tail B…

  • P is for Punk: A is for "....And Out Come the Wolves"

    Welcome to a new experimental podcast from Drew: P is for Punk. Each episode dives into the world of punk one album at a time, one letter at a time. For this pilot, we kick things off with the 1995 classic, …And Out Come the Wolves by Ranc…

  • Meet Stew

    Rob and Drew finally decide it's time to build a listener base—one person at a time. Drew vents about the overused phrase "love that for him," while Rob mostly just stirs the pot. This week's brew: Toppling Goliath's Cyber Sue. Fair warnin…

  • Dehydrated in Burbank

    Rob and Drew return from their sunburnt, dehydrated adventure in Burbank. From the laughs at The Comedy Store to the magic of the WB tour, they unpack the trip and try to figure out why Drew never smiles when he's actually having fun.

  • LA Drew

    This week, the dudes dive into Minnesota's infamous Surly Laws after a recent trip across the border. Drew confronts his fear of skyrocketing Uber prices, and the guys hatch a plan for the rise of LA Drew . . This episode's brew? A classy…

  • Beernuts Productions: Mr. X

    Filmmaker gough from Beernuts Productions returns to the porch to chat about his latest short film, Mr. X . He and Drew dive into the art of sequels, what makes movies worth watching, and—because why not?—the wild world of NHL hockey. Down…

  • Geoff Palmer

    From the East Coast to the heart of the Midwest, punk rock veteran Geoff Palmer sits down with Drew to talk songwriting, the Midwest punk scene, and why music still matters. They dive into the creative process, musical roots, and more. Geo…

  • Jurassic Worst

    Drew gives a spoiler filled review on Jurassic World Rebirth, the guys align a time limit to "or so", and a wrong address brings on a scary car ride. This week's drinks are Old Fitzgerald's 7 year BIB and 11 year.

  • In with the Bull

    Drew shares a DJing moment that made his blood boil, the guys mourn the loss of a beloved Milwaukee Buck, and somehow still manage to craft a calming mantra to keep it all together. They also dive into the eternal debate: are books better…

  • Blindness and Bee Stings

    Drew is upset about the ending of book. The dudes then review notable deaths of characters and state if it was justified. They also start to plan their visits to California and Wisconsin. This week's brews are Eagle Rare 10 year and Almana…

  • Hat on a Hat

    Rob and Drew talk different universes, versions of themselves, and being infiltrated by two battling religious groups. Drew drinks E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon, Rob drinks Rogue Ales Blackberry Honey Kolsch. Be a member of the Porch P…

  • Jon Lewis of The Dopamines

    Jon Lewis plays guitar and sings for the Cininnati punk band The Dopamines. He joins Drew is a talk about the writing and recording process, music they are currently listening to, and the evolution of the band. Check out their latest recor…

  • The Dirty Nil

    Luke from The Dirty Nil crashes the porch for a no-holds-barred chat with Drew! They dive into the chaos and excitement behind their upcoming summer tour with Heart Attack Man and the release of their explosive new album, The Lash — droppi…

  • Strange Brew: The Beneath and Other Secret Societies

    Rob and Drew talk about some of the lesser known secret societies of the world! Rob is sweaty. This week's brew is Peneloe Bourbon's Valencia

  • Battle of the Beasts

    Rob and Drew discuss who they would pick in the ultimate battle of the beasts, Drew still hates Indiana, and Rob abandons the Brewers. No brews this week. Drink water from time to time!

  • Beernuts Productions: A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer

    gough from Beernuts Productions joins to talk about his new film A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer. He also discusses the inspiration of the Beernuts business model and explores the world of whiskey, deep fried cheese, and film makin…

  • Positive Sports Fan

    As the Bucks are 0-2 in round one of the playoffs, Drew decides to try to become a more positive sports fan. Plus, Rob becomes mimosaless. This week's brew is Badger State Brewing's Green Chop Midwest Pale Ale.

  • All Hail the Algorithm

    How does AI think AI would take over? We find out. This week's beers are Potosi Brewing Co's Varsity and Tumer Brewery's Trumer Pils.

  • Who Am I?

    The dudes ponder who they are and how to find themselves. This week's is 3 Sheeps Lady Luplin and pFriem Family Brewers Hazy IPA.

  • Bible Taco John

    Fast food memories, serial killers that got away, and undercover cops. This week's brew is 3 Sheeps Midnight Tryst. Find all merch and socials at www.linktr.ee/dudeswithbrews

  • Two Tone Shower Wars

    Drew loses his mind, Rob was sick. This week's brew is E.H. Taylor Small Batch.

  • The Box of Ham and Other Stories

    Special guest Ryan joins the show to discuss his experience working in a unique lab plus a story of a box of ham gone missing. This week's brews are Ay Ay IPA and Driftless Glen's Single Barrel Straight.

  • Being Chuman

    For many years, humans have tried to humanize chimps. Here are some of their stories. Rob drinks Minerva's IPA, Drew drinks Penelope Marshmallow Toast.

  • Valentine's Day at the Cemetery

    Valentine's Day struggles, a strange brew update, and strolling through the cemetery. This week's brews are Hop Butcher For the World's Dun Dun Dun and Trustworthy Brewing's Hibernation Station. RIP Trustworthy Brewing Co.

  • Strange Brew: Mass Hysteria

    The dancing epidemic, The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and The Meowing Nuns! Are all these examples of mass hysteria? This week's brews are SLO Brew's A-SLO-Ha Blood Orange and Blanton's Single Barrell Bourbon.

  • Planets Align

    Updates on the California fires, the planets aligning and creating chaos, and some sports talk. This week's brew is Goose Island Bourbon County Cask Finish Brand Stout.

  • California Burning

    Drew asks some questions in search of something. Rob experiences California fires. Rob drinks and Old Fashioned, Drew drinks Henry McKenna Single Barrel bourbon.

  • Krampus Kringle

    The dudes are summoned to save Krampus....again! Join them in an epic journey of candy canes, gingerbread men, and a final battle with Santa. This week's brews are 3 Sheeps Nice List, Stubborn Brothers Jolly Beer, and North Park Beer Co's…