Welcome to Utah, Where the Beers Are Weird and the People Are Funnier

Welcome in, hydration nation! This week’s episode is bursting at the seams with hilarious stories, awkward encounters, and beer nerd gold. Greg and Flex are joined by the always-awesome Steph, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild and part-time chalice queen. From the depths of WrestleMania weekend to a seltzer-fueled solo Vegas trip and a hilarious Riverside takedown, the gang covers it all. We’re talkin’ collab-heavy beer fests, weird assless cowboy encounters on the Strip, the Florida party that should’ve been a movie, and whether or not Flex's jorts have enough flower embroidery. It’s the perfectly ridiculous mix of craft beer talk and complete nonsense you didn’t know you needed.

Beers We're Drinking

Greg & Flex – Blind Pig IPA – Russian River Brewing. A crisp West Coast classic that sparked a hoppy debate between the boys.

Steph – Brainless Belgian Ale (Sake Barrel Aged) – Epic Brewing. A boozy, berry-packed beauty with a sake twist that Steph couldn't resist.

Greg's solo Vegas adventure quickly turned from adulting to Topo Chico chugging while dodging cowboy strippers in assless chaps. Meanwhile, Flex got dragged for his questionable jorts, though his “apple bottom” did earn some respect. Steph gave us the inside scoop on planning Utah’s most exciting beer fest, where brewers team up for one-time-only collabs and serve their own creations—it’s like beer nerd Comic-Con with more yeast. There was also a heartfelt shoutout to salty pretzel necklaces, a heated debate about malt bombs, and the tragic tale of Flex’s friend whose girlfriend dumped him immediately after listening to the podcast. Honestly, we can’t blame her—it was probably during the "Tipsy on Tits" segment teaser.

Booze News

• Hop Valley Gets the Axe – Tilray shuts down Eugene brewery in the latest round of cuts.
• Monster Kills More Than Your Energy – Squatters and Wasatch say goodbye to Utah.
• Henhouse & Fort Point Tie the Knot – The Bay Area breweries merge into Fort Point Henhouse, Inc. (yes, seriously).
• LeBron Swaps Vodka for Tequila – Ciroc's out, Lobos 1707 is the new MVP.
• Walmart Launches Beer for the Bargain Buzzed – “Brewmaster’s Selection” hits shelves for the budget-conscious drinker.
• Florida Educators Throw Rager for Minors – Principal and teacher charged after hosting a house party for over 100 kids.

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