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Join Howard & Kidder for stories and analysis of non-political topics. Grab a cold beverage & watch! Go Sioux! Music
Tales of our Glorious Past!

Topics:
TV/Movies
Beer, whiskey, and other libations
Video games
Board games
Hockey - Go Avs! Hosts:
Mark Kidder earned his title of "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" after hosting the #1 rated rock show per capita in the nation for three years running. After retiring from radio at the top of his game, Mark is once again rocking the mic. Kidder is not shy about sharing his love of rock, hockey, Star

Trek, and good whisky. Howard Blues is the man with too many hobbies. While podcasting maybe his newest one, he also attempts to enjoy board gaming, painting models, playing video games, and writing. His reputation is that of a silent historian with the occasional one-liner, but he is excited to talk about hockey, Star Wars, board games, and his newest adventure fatherhood. Brother Niko and Rudeboy Kyle join the good brothers with more tales, humor and much more. You don't want to miss an episode! Listen to us on Podbean and all of your favorite audio apps. Watch the show on YouTube! Share with your friends and help grow the community. Contact us if you're interested in sponsoring the show! Podbean - Audio Podcast Hub
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11/29/2025

Howard's sick, JS is battling a "pine cone-flavored" IPA, and the garage is packed with junk! Welcome to Episode 240, where the chaos is strong and the drinks are... debatable.

The absolute must-see moment of the episode is JS's impromptu "rage-fueled" tour of his massive, cluttered garage. What's in there? Everything from old water coolers and car seats to scrap metal and a porta-potty—a display so bizarre that Mark Kidder debates whether he is watching “Storage Wars” or "Hoarders!"

But the tasting segment leads to an unthinkable reaction. After struggling with an awful local IPA that JS claims tastes like a "pine cone," he decides he can't take another sip. Tune in to see the shocking, unprecedented way he chooses to end his relationship with one of the worst beers ever featured on the show! Was it the worst beer we've ever had on the show?

Plus, we dive into two unbelievable news stories:
• The Taco Bell Ultra Marathon: An insane 31-mile race where runners are required to stop and eat Chalupa Supremes and Burrito Supremes along the way.
• The Lego Theft Ring: How police busted a massive retail theft operation focused on stealing and reselling thousands of highly collectible Lego minifigs.

We wrap up with some much-needed "Dad Jokes of the Week" and serious advice on financial health and pursuing personal passions.

Howard's sick, JS is battling a "pine cone-flavored" IPA, and the garage is packed with junk! Welcome to Episode 240, where the chaos is strong and the drink...

11/22/2025

Howard Blues and Mark Kidder are back with Doc, Rudeboy Kyle, and LCL Geek for a Halloween-adjacent deep dive into drinks, snacks, and horror movies!

🤯 What Went Down:
• Cider Kryptonite: Howard and Mark clash with beverages! Mark, the self-proclaimed apple hater, finds a surprising win, while Howard drinks something that Kidder hates.
• The Jerky Lie: Howard Blues completes another taste test of Pan's Mushroom Jerky (salt & pepper) and concludes all the flavors are mythical!
• Snack Masters: Forget the main course! We trade amazing appetizer recipes, including Smoked Cheez-Its and "Taco Mofos" (spicy oyster crackers), after Doc shares memories of a glorious Beer and Bacon Classic event.
• Howard's Hot Takes: We settle the ultimate horror debates: Worst Zombie Movie (from Planet Terror to Night of the Living Dead), Best Slasher Villain (Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael Myers), and the Most Overrated Horror Film (is it Zombieland or Scream?).
• Universal Monsters & The Shining: We pick the best classic movie monsters and discuss the bizarre conspiracy theories hidden inside Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

Plus: Doc's inspiring final thought on just doing it, and Howard's emotional reflection on using the podcast to combat isolation during a chronic health flare-up.

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Howard Blues and Mark Kidder are back with Doc, Rudeboy Kyle, and LCL Geek for a Halloween-adjacent deep dive into drinks, snacks, and horror movies!🤯 What ...

11/15/2025

It's a spooky, cider-fueled Halloween edition of Beer, Blues, and Bs! Mark Kidder and Howard Blues welcome Doc, LCL Geek, and Rudeboy Kyle for a night of shocking beverage flops, fierce apple hatred, and potential podcast fraud.

🔥 On the Show:
• Apple Aversion Alert: Mark Kidder drops some bombshells about his intense dislike for apples and fruit. Watch his hilarious, low-rating reactions to two 100% apple ciders (one mango habanero, one peach/blackberry) that totally betray his trust! (Spoiler: A 0.3/5 rating happens.)
• IPA Fraud?! Howard reveals a highly controversial plan to use an outsider's scores to finish IPA Appreciation Month, which Mark immediately calls "FRAUD!" You won't believe the high score the Cyber Sue IPA gets.
• Candy Calamity: Doc samples gross IPA-flavored Halloween candy—one tastes literally like soap and gets a zero!
• The Malort Mix: Is a Malort Old-Fashioned a terrible idea? Mark and Doc vehemently agree.
• Howard Stern Who? Find out why a new listener thought Howard Blues was the actual Howard Stern!
• Cider, Fireball, and Scams: We rate everything from a Shandy to Fireball Blazing Apple, break down the flop of our YouTube ad campaign, and share a scary dash-cam video of a recent car accident!

It's a spooky, cider-fueled Halloween edition of Beer, Blues, and Bs! Mark Kidder and Howard Blues welcome Doc, LCL Geek, and Rudeboy Kyle for a night of sho...

11/08/2025

In Episode 237, we're tasting a homebrew clone, debating conspiracy theories, and diving into the controversial world of craft beer marketing!

The "What's on Tap" segment features a special experiment: LCL Geek's homebrewed "Barnfind" farmhouse ale—a clone of the highly-regarded New Glarus Spotted Cow! We compare the clone to the original to see if LCL Geek nailed the flavor profile. Plus, Doc sips a smooth White Peach Cider, while Rudeboy Kyle embraces the low-budget life with a "shutdown series" classic: Natural Ice.

But the flavor journey doesn't stop there! Howard Blues brings back Pan's Mushroom Jerky, this time in Zesty Thai, sparking a heated—and hilarious—debate with Doc over the authenticity of its "organic Thai seasoning" and the use of cayenne pepper.

Finally, we delve into a New York Times critique that calls for craft beer to abandon the wacky labels and the IPA "arms race." Does a silly name like "Purple Monkey Dishwasher" sell beer, or is it killing the industry? The crew is split!

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In Episode 237, we're tasting a homebrew clone, debating conspiracy theories, and diving into the controversial world of craft beer marketing!The "What's on ...

11/01/2025

We're live from the heart of downtown Bismarck for Episode 236! Mark Kidder is enjoying an Old Fashioned and a hockey win, while the rest of the crew dives into a fresh round of diverse drinks, all courtesy of their friend, Pat!

In the "What's on Tap" segment, LCL Geek samples a delicious S'mores Stout that's perfect for a campfire. Meanwhile, Howard Blues risks his taste buds with an El Chavo Mango Habanero Hard Cider that brings both sweetness and surprising heat! Doc even braves a Hazy IPA and rates it a pitiful 1.5, while Rudeboy Kyle goes economical with a simple Mexican lager. And That is only round 1!

But the party doesn't stop there! We jump into a Magic: The Gathering update on controversial SpongeBob and TMNT sets and address the rumors that Wizards of the Coast is using AI-generated art on their cards. Plus, we've got a fresh batch of hilariously bad Dad Jokes, discuss why Mark Kidder hates all things apple-flavored, and unpack the importance of a mini-beer fridge for optimal podcasting.

Finally, we close out by revealing the true, surprisingly wholesome origin of the "Blues" in the "Beer Blues and BS" title!

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We're live from the heart of downtown Bismarck for Episode 236! Mark Kidder is enjoying an Old Fashioned and a hockey win, while the rest of the crew dives i...

10/25/2025

This week, we dive into conspiracy theories, share embarrassing stories from our youth, and debate the bizarre realities of small-town life. Get ready for a lively discussion on everything from chemtrails and van camping to getting tickets for exhibition driving!

This week, we're tasting everything from a smooth Hairy Man Whiskey to a terrible Ninkasi Gold Lager that Doc rates poorly. And speaking of bad taste, Mark Kidder is forced to review an Apple Imperial Hard Cider, reinforcing his absolute hatred for all things apple and cherry flavored.

Beyond the drinks, we dive into:
• The great Contrail vs. Chemtrail debate: government conspiracy or just condensation?
• The cost of van camping and why converting a used ambulance is a surprisingly smart idea.
• Exhibition Driving Tickets: Howard and JS share their hilarious stories of getting caught doing donuts on prom night and in parking lots.
• The insanity of Medora's zoning laws and why the town's "Wild West" feel is a total fabrication.
• An exciting personal update: Doc is performing at an elite venue!

Join us as we sip, debate, and consider buying a fleet of used ambulances!

This week, we dive into conspiracy theories, share embarrassing stories from our youth, and debate the bizarre realities of small-town life. Get ready for a ...

10/18/2025

IPA Appreciation Month is officially over, and in Episode 234, the crew is celebrating with a variety of drinks... though some still insist on drinking double IPAs!

Doc returns with a bitter Double IPA, rating it a mere 1.5, while JS Gunslinger finds relief in a smooth Shock Top Mango Wheat. Howard attempts to revisit a previously bad IPA, and Mark Kidder celebrates the return of hockey season with a classic lager.

But the real discussion centers on the wild world of Magic: The Gathering! We dive into the controversial new "Universes Beyond" crossovers, imagining SpongeBob and Ren & Stimpy cards, and recount the $3 million sale of the one-of-a-kind "The One Ring." Plus, we get into:
• The emotional end of Howard's 211-mile walking challenge.
• The excitement for the return of Ice Road Truckers.
• Our favorite Dad Jokes of the Week.
• Why The Simpsons was banned in Howard's house.

Tune in as we wrap up a month of hoppy torture and look forward to new—and less bitter—adventures!

IPA Appreciation Month is officially over, and in Episode 234, the crew is celebrating with a variety of drinks... though some still insist on drinking doubl...

10/11/2025

In Episode 233, we're still following Howard Blues on his 211-mile walking challenge! He's letting the crew guide him through the dark streets, and this time, we try to navigate him back home while he struggles with blisters and the wrong shoes.

On the drinks menu, things get weird. Rudeboy Kyle is all in with a sour ale with dill pickles—is it a refreshing tart treat or an absolute crime against beer? Then, Mark Kidder gives us the rundown on a very s'moresy s'mores beer. Plus, LCL Geek samples a highly-rated Spotted Cow while Big D reviews a Tropical Mango energy drink.

The crew also dives into a massive physical feat: Big D recounts the grueling Norwegian Foot March, a sanctioned 18.6-mile walk with an 11-pound ruck. Finally, Howard experiments with AI-generated theme songs for the podcast (with predictably hilarious technical issues), and we lose ourselves discussing the chaos of the Magic Roundabout in England. Don't miss this mix of fitness, funky drinks, and AI gone wrong!

In Episode 233, we're still following Howard Blues on his 211-mile walking challenge! He's letting the crew guide him through the dark streets, and this time...

10/04/2025

Episode 232 is a podcast in motion! Howard Blues takes on a 211-mile walking challenge—crossing North Dakota live on the show—and he's letting the crew navigate! That's right, he's walking through a random neighborhood, relying on our real-time, zero-map-checking directions. Will he find his way or end up in a ditch? Tune in to find out!

We're still (somehow) in IPA Appreciation Month, forcing the crew to sample more bitter brews, including a Raging Furious IPA that lives up to its name. One person's preference is so shot they'd rather eat every variety of mushroom jerky than continue. We also dive into alternative drinks, from a "cough syrup" Monster Energy to a highly drinkable blonde ale.

Plus, we share our best (and worst) Dad Jokes, recount a grueling 21-mile walk in Guam, and debate the ridiculousness of roundabouts. By the end, we estimate Howard has walked nearly two miles just for the show. Don't miss this episode as we prove that walking and podcasting mix about as well as a bitter IPA and a cough syrup energy drink!

Plus, we share our best (and worst) Dad Jokes, recount a grueling 21-mile walk in Guam, and debate the ridiculousness of roundabouts. By the end, we estimate Howard has walked nearly two miles just for the show. Don't miss this episode as we prove that walking and podcasting mix about as well as a bitter IPA and a cough-syrup energy drink!

Episode 232 is a podcast in motion! Howard Blues takes on a 211-mile walking challenge—crossing North Dakota live on the show—and he's letting the crew navig...

09/27/2025

We're still in the thick of IPA Appreciation Month, and things are getting dicey in Episode 231. Some of our crew are enjoying the taste, but others have a different opinion. One of our tasters gets a Dead Guy Imperial IPA, and it's so bad that they rate it a 0.3 out of 5. We're pretty sure we're torturing ourselves for your entertainment.

But we didn't stop at just bad beer. Howard brings back the dreaded Pans Mushroom Jerky! This time, it's applewood barbecue flavored, and the taste test results are... anticlimactic. Are their taste buds just shot from all the IPAs, or is the jerky just not good? We then propose a "mushroom appreciation month," but no one seems to be on board.

Plus, we celebrate a significant milestone as the podcast gets monetized on Facebook and Mark Kidder reveals the secrets to a viral social media post. We also get into the odd world of novelty food products, share some hilarious stories about bingo halls and work etiquette, and find out two of our hosts are ordained ministers. It's an episode full of laughs, frustration, and enough bad beer to last a lifetime.
But we didn't stop at just bad beer. Howard brings back the dreaded Pans Mushroom Jerky! This time, it's applewood barbecue flavored, and the taste test results are... anticlimactic. Are their taste buds just shot from all the IPAs, or is the jerky just not good? We then propose a "Mushroom Appreciation Month," but no one seems to be on board.. It's an episode full of laughs, frustration, and enough bad beer to last a lifetime for me.

We're still in the thick of IPA Appreciation Month, and things are getting dicey in Episode 231. Some of our crew are enjoying the taste, but others have a d...

09/20/2025

Get ready for another wild ride on episode 230! We're back with the crew, and things get weird fast. We're still in IPA Appreciation Month, but with mixed results. One of our tasters even gives a beer a 0.5 rating, while another declares a double IPA "trash" and wants to switch to whiskey.

But the real chaos comes from the surprise appearance of a Batman-themed JS from a masquerade ball. We get into some classic Golden Eye tricks, discuss some breaking news from the world of WWE, and Howard shares a hilarious story about their wife's one and only time getting drunk.

Plus, we dream up our own TripleB Studio, talk about a bingo night gone wrong, and share some news about a new brewing project from LCL Geek. It's an episode full of laughs, bad beer, and an abundance of absurdity you won't want to miss.

Get ready for another wild ride on episode 230! We're back with the crew, and things get weird fast. We're still in IPA Appreciation Month, but with mixed re...

09/13/2025

It's episode 229 and we're officially halfway through IPA Appreciation Month! We're back with "the Doc," "JS gunslinger," and "Big D" as we dive headfirst into more hoppy mayhem.

This week, we subject our palates to another hazy IPA, and let's just say the reviews are mixed... and mostly bad. One person says it tastes like a "Bud Light with a little bit extra Christmas tree," while another claims they taste "zero pineapple." Plus, Howard tries a Double IPA that immediately makes their "whole world start spinning."

But it's not all about the beer! "Howard's Hot Takes," where we debate everything from the most underrated sci-fi show to the one that was canceled too soon. We also discuss the frustrations of reassembling a gun's internal parts, a "Bean Boozled" challenge gone wrong, and why one of us has a ghost pepper chip-induced burning mouth. It's another wild ride you won't want to miss!

It's episode 229 and we're officially halfway through IPA Appreciation Month! We're back with "the doc," "JS gunslinger," and "Big D" as we dive headfirst in...

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