The gang (Eric, Evan and Dan) is all here in a very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. In the second episode of their new "album discussion" format, the boys review Metric's ninth studio album Formentera II. Get ready for some divided opinions and a whole lotta foolin'.

Metric songs previewed in this episode include:

• "Just the Once"
• "Days of Oblivion"
• "Descendants"

You'll also hear some hot takes on Rolling Stone's surprisingly controversial "50 Best Canadian Musician's of All Time" list and some even hotter takes on QT taquitos. It's a vibe.

As always, thanks for listening. Until next time!

Eric: Oh, and as a little bonus, here's a Formentera II track-by-track breakdown that Consequence did with Metric! Just in case you happen to vibe with this album like I did. ;)

Eric and Evan are back on their mics after a bit of a summer hiatus — and they're mixing things up! In this episode, the duo discusses trying out a new format for the podcast, where they focus more on the albums they are reviewing in shorter, tighter episodes.

Pittsburgh alternative rock/metal band Code Orange is the group featured this time around, as the boys take a deep dive into the band's fifth studio album "The Above."

Code Orange songs previewed in this episode include:

• "Take Shape (Feat. Billy Corgan)"
• "Mirror"
• "Grooming My Replacement"
• "The Game"

Evan and Eric also share some beverages they are drinking. Eric sips on Zombie Dust by 3 Floyds Brewing and Evan tries out the non-alcoholic version of Guinness.

As always, thanks for listening. We greatly appreciate your support!

Evan and Eric hit the mics to review Portugal. The Man's ninth studio album Chris Black Changed My Life. Can it top the insane hype around Woodstock and standout track "Feel It Still"? Well, the lead single on this one, "Dummy," was featured in a Taco Bell ad. Is that good or bad? You decide!

Portugal. The Man tracks previewed in this episode include:

• "Dummy"
• "Summer of Luv (featuring Unknown Mortal Orchestra)"
• "Champ (featuring Edgar Winter)"

Next up, Eric revisits The Bearded Mack and shares his thoughts on the company at this point in time and selects his favorite scents from their Beard Oil Sample Pack.

Note: The Icy Mack scent was not available when Eric ordered his sample pack. But he tried this scent previously, and it's pretty enjoyable.

The Beard Mack Sample Pack Scents Ranked

1. The Gamblin' Mack (Leather & Frankincense)
2. The Deadwood Mack (Tobacco, Musk & Leather)
3. The Corner Mack (Citrus Cologne)
4. Mad Mack (Tobacco & Bay Leaf)
5. The Roaring 20's Mack (Barbershop)
6. The Ravager Mack (Grapefruit & Patchouli)
7. The Command Mack (Fresh Citrus & Mint)
8. Tropical Storm Mack (Mango & Lime)
9. The Sleepwalker Mack (Lavender & Vanilla)

Finally, the boys discuss Evan's recent decision to quit drinking and Eric rates the Non-Alcoholic Chocolate Milk Dark Brew from Untitled Art, which has a wide selection of N/A brews. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews!

Dan and Eric are back on their respective mics to deliver not one, but three album reviews. The boys share their well-informed opinions on Free Rein to Passions by Dirty Nil, But Here We Are by the Foo Fighters and Weathervanes by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

Choice tracks previewed in this episode include:

• "Blowing Up Things in the Woods" by Dirty Nil
• "Under You" by Foo Fighters
• "Death Wish" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
• "Nicer Guy" by Dirty Nil

Next up, Eric reviews beard oils, beard hydration spray and natural deodorant from Voodoo Menscraft. Then the boys talk about two totally legal cannabis-infused beverages: Climbing Kites and Trail Magic. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes very soon!

Now that we've all had some time to let the riffs on the eleventh Metallica album 72 Seasons sink in, it's time to let our thoughts be known with an official Beats, Beards & Brews review. Dan and Eric are joined by returning special guest Alex for a thorough discussion on the album.

Metallica tracks previewed in this episode include:

• "Shadows Follow"
• "Chasing Light"
• "Lux Aeterna"

Next, Eric embarks on a musky journey through Chicago, Miami and Austin, three destination-inspired beard oil scents from Passport Grooming in West Des Moines, Iowa. Finally, the boys drop reviews of one beer we won't name and two very special dank beers — DDH Dr. Dank IPA by Reunion Brewing and Legalize Big Doinks Extra Dank West Coast IPA by Fair State Brewing.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews!

The full crew is back to review Paramore's sixth studio album This Is Why. What do the boys think of the album in comparison to to After Laughter and the band's previous work? Tune in to find out!

Paramore tracks previewed in this episode include:

• "Running Out of Time"
• "The News"
• "C'est Comme Ca"

Later in the episode, Eric reviews the new Death Wish Blueberry & Vanilla Coffee Beard Oil from 1740 Beard Balm — a company the bearded boys are already familiar with.

Finally, everyone sips on a trio of different beers, which include:

• Citrus Surfer by Big Grove Brewery
• French Toast Stout by Weldwerks Brewing
• Strata DDH Hazy IPA by Fair State Brewing

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more exciting new episodes!

In a very exciting moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Eric hops on the mic for his very first solo podcast recording. His mission?

1. Spread positivity.
2. Create the most interesting anticipated albums list of 2023 on the internet.
3. Get Dan excited about new music releases in 2023.
4. Get Evan to pick his favorite albums he listened to in 2023 before 2024 hits.

You'll have to listen to the episode to get Eric's complete list of anticipated albums, but you can and totally should check out this Spotify spoiler playlist of blazin' hot tracks.

While the majority of this episode is a celebration of music, Eric does reveal some top secret information about upcoming beard product reviews. He also drinks a Barrel Aged Collaborator Doppelbock by No Coast Beer Co. and Allerton Brewing Co. (two quality Iowa breweries).

As always, thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more new episodes!

In an episode so thrilling that the boys took a month to edit and release it, Evan revisits 2022 to pick two of his top albums of the year. Despite this very large slap in the face to Eric and Dan, who picked the correct album choices for him in the previous episode, the boys listen to Evan's new picks.

So just what two albums motivated Evan to want to return to the mic so badly?

Evan's Interesting Album Picks Released in 2022 (Revised)

• Where the Heart Is by Sweet Pill
• five seconds flat by Lizzy McAlpine

Good job, Evan. We're proud of you for picking these albums.

In other Beats, Beards & Brews news, Eric and Dan rate some beard oils (in three different scents) and beard butter (in one scent) from 8-bit Beard Co., a retro gaming themed beard company. Featured scent profiles in this episode include: Hero of Time, Blue Devil and Thrilla Gorilla.

Finally, the boys drink and review two N/A beers and some hop water, because why the hell not? Featured beverages include: Brewdog's Hazy AF, Exile's Ruthie NA and Lagunitas' Hoppy Refresher. It was dry/moist January at the time of this recording, so back off!

Thanks for listening, though, seriously. Stay tuned for what's next! Peace.

To mark the end of another year, Eric, Evan and Dan all hop on their respective mics for one last time in 2022. First, the boys select their 2022 end-of-year music highlights (two picks per person). This list includes albums that released in 2022 that we found interesting for one reason or another. Don't miss it!

Beats, Beards & Brews 2022 End-of-Year Music Highlights include:

• Harry's House by Harry Styles
• Vaxis – Act II: Window of the Waking Mind by Coheed & Cambria
• Alpha Zulu by Phoenix
• Diaspora Problems by Soul-Glo
• Tragic Magic by Spell
• Painless by Nilüfer Yanya

Honorable mention album picks include: Dripfield by Goose and SZNZ: Winter by Weezer.

And here are some links to the Spotify playlists referenced during this episode:

• BBBPod: 2022 Albums
• Best of 2022: Eric's Metal Picks
• Best of 2022: Eric's Non-Metal Picks

Next up Eric shares his updated Top 5 Beard Companies list, which includes:

1. Beardbrand
2. CanYouHandlebar
3. The Bearded Mack
4. T3 Beard Co.
5. Last Looks Grooming

Honorable mentions for best beard product companies include: The Beard Baron, Copper Johns Beard Company and Damn Yankee Beard Company. You can also check out the previous list of top beard companies released in 2020 to see how things have changed since that time.

Eric's beard product scents of the year include: Boardwalk Mack by The Bearded Mack (seasonal summer scent), Huntsman by The Beard Baron (seasonal winter scent), The Lodge by T3 Beard Co. (seasonal winter scent), Ghost Falls by Copper Johns (seasonal fall scent) and Spirit Guide by Damn Yankee (seasonal fall/winter scent).

Finally, the gang all drinks and reviews Christmas Ale by Great Lakes Brewing Company out of Cleveland, Ohio.

Cheers to you all and the new year! Stay tuned in 2023 for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews.

Coming in hot ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend, here's a wholesome new episode of Beats, Beards & Brews for all to enjoy! It's December, which means the music release calendar has slowed way down, but that doesn't stop the boys from diving into the latest EP from The Sound of Animals Fighting titled APESHIT. Listen with glee as the gang debates whether they like this experimental indie/post-hardcore rock band's new tracks or not. It's a lot to digest, that's for sure!

The Sound of Animals Fighting songs previewed during this episode include:

1. Apeshit
2. Wolf
3. Sharon Tate, Despite Everything

In a new segment titled "Eric's New Cool Winter Beard Oil Scents," the man himself (Eric) drops three cold weather beard oil recommendations. These are beard oils that Eric recommends for any bearded man when the temps get cold. Eric's top beard oil picks for the 2022 winter season include:

• The Lodge by T3 Beard Co. (alternate picks if this is sold out include Yukkon & The Bumble)
  • Scent profile: Warm amber, tonka, sandalwood, smokey sweet pipe tobacco, Oud, cedar wood, sweet almond, warm honey.
• Joy by Can You Handlebar Moustache & Beard Co. (and a link to Goodwill for something a little different)
  • Scent profile: Peppermint, clary sage.
• Huntsman by The Beard Baron (see website for even more cold classics)
  • Scent profile: Cedar, oak moss, amber.

Don't forget to check these businesses' social media accounts (especially Instagram) for potential sales codes.

Finally, the boys serve up a fisting of beer reviews, as they all drink Fistmas, a holiday red ale with ginger and orange peel, by Revolution Brewing. Happy holidays!

In another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang reunites to discuss the 40th anniversary remaster version of KISS' 10th studio album Creatures of the Night. Released in 1982, the album is one of KISS' heaviest and a fan favorite. But how do Eric, Evan and Dan feel about it? Tune in to find out!

KISS songs previewed during this episode include:

1. "Creatures of the Night"
2. "I Love It Loud"
3. "War Machine"

Later in the episode, Eric shares his thoughts on Beardbrand's updated Utility Oil product line and its Temple Smoke scent. Then the boys review two intriguing ales. Dan rates Raspberry Jam Bam by Inbound Brewco. Meanwhile, Evan and Eric review Strawberry Biscuit Ale by Southern Grist Brewing Co. brewed in collaboration with Hardee's.