Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
You like beer, and you like conversation, right? Of course you do. Pigweed and Crowhill review a beer (sometimes their own homebrews) and discuss issues of the day. They try to break down serious issues into bite-sized chunks, and add some humor when possible. But it's all in good fun. Just two pals chatting over a beer.
Episodes
P&C drink and review a robust porter from Founders, then discuss how artificial intelligence will change education -- for good and ill.
Crowhill wonders why we don't yet have the self-paced education that his mother promised way back in the 70s? AI could do that, but it would be a major challenge to the current institution and would almost certainly be opposed.
AI disrupts the current system in many ways. For example, the t...
The boys drink and review Vixen Irish Style Red Ale by Old Bust Head, then discuss a provision from the infrastructure bill that was designed to prevent drunk driving.
The mandate is that all cars after 2026 would have a system to monitor the driver to ensure he's not drunk, in which case it will shut down the car. This system would monitor the face of the driver and all conversations in the car.
Who came up with this, and why ...
P&C drink and review an amber ale from Nepenthe brewing, then discuss the Ubertrends shaping society.
Michael Tchong’s groundbreaking 2019 book "Ubertrends: How Trends and Innovation Are Transforming Our Future" revealed eight major societal shifts that are redefining values, behaviors, and our everyday lives in 2025. From the rise of casual living and digital lifestyles to the obsession with anti-aging, wireless conn...
The boys drink and review a light IPA, then delve into the recent assessment by the President’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission.
The report highlights a concerning rise in childhood illnesses and chronic conditions. From skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and neurodevelopmental disorders to mental health crises among teens, the data paints a troubling picture of America’s youngest generation.
P&C explore the k...
The boys drink and review Howling Gale IPA from Fair Winds Brewing Company, then discuss the impact of cheap merchandise from China.
We get a lot of stuff from China, which isn't necessarily bad. But there are some products -- like human or dog food -- where there are legitimate health concerns. Even some Chinese clothing can have chemicals on them that are not good for you.
What are the other implications of buying all this ch...
The boys drink and review Key Brewing's Dark Slide Porter, then discuss the intentional destruction of the west.
Something feels wrong, and it’s not in your imagination.
In this hard-hitting episode, the boys expose the deliberate unraveling of Western civilization. From the rewriting of history to the weaponization of language, we break down how guilt, division, and ideological capture are being used to dismantle the very found...
The boys drink and review a double IPA from Dale's and then discuss AI companions.
AI companions are coming whether we like it or not. In fact, they’re already here. Most of us already talk to our computers, even if it’s just to curse them for being clueless. So why not design machines that actually listen, respond, and understand us better?
In this episode, we explore the promise and peril of AI companions. On the bright side, ...
The boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew IPA, then discuss the pope news.
Why does the Catholic Church have a pope, and how did that role evolve into what it is today?
In this episode, we explore the theological roots of the papacy, starting with Jesus’ words: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.” We dive into the biblical and historical concept of the pope as the keeper of the keys, which is something li...
In this episode of Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill, we crack open a First State IPA and dive into the quirky and complex history of Maryland—from its colonial beginnings to its odd borders, bold flag, and surprising state symbols.Learn about:* Why Maryland has one of the most distinctive flags in the U.S.* The Catholic roots of the colony and its experiment in religious tolerance* Feuds with Virginia and Delaware th...
With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Dad Strength IPA, then discuss a short novel by Jane Auten as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series.
After a brief review of Austen's biography, they dive into the first book Austen wrote, but one of the last to be published.
Lady Susan is an epistolary novel, meaning that it's composed of a bunch of personal letters, which means you're always ge...
The boys drink and review Capit-Ale from Devil's Backbone, then clear out the mail bag.
One reader objected to the fact that our show on slavery didn't focus on slavery in America. Which was the point.
JR asked what we thought of tariffs on aluminum and steel that harm the craft beer industry.
Miss Maisy asked why our show on left-wing violence didn't address conservative violence like Jan. 6 and militias.
Other questio...
The boys drink and review The Crisp from Sixpoint brewery, then discuss the World Economic Forum.
The WEF is a non-governmental organization based in Switzerland. It's famous for its annual meeting in Davos.
It was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as the European Management Forum, but changed to the WEF in 1987 and expanded its mission globally.
It's mission is to “improve the state of the world by engaging business, politic...
The boys drink and review Mas Lima from Oscar Blues, then ask whether the Democrats want to win another election. They're not acting that way.
In fact, the Democrats seem intent on losing even more. They've attached themselves to ideas and issues that 80 percent of the public reject, such as ...
* Castrating confused children
* The border and immigration
* Standing up for gang members
* Rejecting voter ID
Democrats have latc...
The boys drink and review Delicious IPA from Stone, then discuss prisons, and whether we're in a digital version of one.
The "panopticon" is a prison design invented by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham. The idea is that if you make prisoners feel as if they're constantly under surveillance, the prisoners will regulate themselves and the guards won't have to bang them about so much.
Modern prisons have adopted so...
P&C drink and review a blonde ale from the Brookeville Beer Farm, then discuss the process of de-extinction -- bringing animals back from the graves of history.
Using DNA from dire wolf fossils from 13,000 and 72,000 years ago, Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought the dire wolf back from extinction.
What they really did was edit the genes of a gray wolf to look a little more like a dire wolf. The pups -- Romulus, Remus, ...
P&C drink and review an excellent Scottish ale from Bellhaven, then discuss judicial tyranny.
Judges have a legitimate role in checking the power of Congress and the president. But can that power be taken too far?
Recently we've had a rash of "universal injunctions" against the Trump administration. Is that a proper use of judicial power, or have they taken it too far?
It seems that Congress has become irrelevant....
P&C drink and review a special Stout from Guinness then discuss the controversy over Snow White.
No, not that one. The boys start off with a comparison of the Disney version of the story with the version from the brothers Grimm. Disney filed off some of the rough edges.
They also discuss Tolkien's dislike of Disney, and why. They examine the role of fairy tales, and whether it's right to dial things back for the kids.
L...
In this provocative episode, Pigweed and Crowhill explore a troubling question: Why does the modern political left seem so comfortable with violence? From vandalism and verbal threats to outright attacks on political opponents, the boys examine real-world examples -- from keyed Teslas and firebombed dealerships to violent rhetoric at rallies and social media.
They also take a philosophical turn, asking what might be going on psychol...
The boys drink and review Bitburger, a German Pilsner, then discuss Crowhill's book about Jordan Peterson's religious views, and what we can piece together of his religious journey.
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist who broke onto the public scene after Canada decided to tell people how they can and can't speak. He wasn't having any part of it.
Part of Peterson's mystique is his very public str...
With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review a Mexican lager, then dive into one of the most obscure and incomprehensible poems on the planet.
Eliot’s The Waste Land is one of the most important -- and most confusing -- poems of the 20th century. The poem includes fragmented voices, obscure references, and a bleak vision of modern life. What exactly was Eliot trying to say, and why has this chaotic mess of a poem endured ...
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