The Ginger and The Beard Podcast

Ep. 70 - Head Brewer, Brian Martin of Tradition Brewing - Special Beer Release - 7/29/21

Brian Martin, Head Brewer of Tradition Brewing in Newport News, VA joins us this week to discuss a very special local craft beer release that supports a cause very near to his heart. ‘Beer With a Vision’ is a Hazy IPA brewed with Citra and Eldorado Hops and is releasing on 7/30/21. With the purchase of this beer, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Brian has experienced impaired vision of his own when suffering two different retina detachments, one in each eye. Though he was able to recover from these incidents, there are many who have been less fortunate, so he has made it his mission to raise $10,000 in partnership with Team With a Vision, a team of runners and supporters who raise money for the visually impaired by participating in the Boston Marathon. We talk about Brian’s road to becoming Head Brewer at Tradition Brewing Company beginning with his initial love for craft beer which began while stationed in Germany and then discuss a few of the out-of-the-ordinary beers he brews, cans, designs, and taps all on-premise. You may be surprised by some of his creations! Check out this episode to learn how you can support an amazing cause by drinking delicious beer. Links from the show: Check out Tradition Brewing Company’s Website to See What Brian’s Pouring [https://traditionbrewing.com/] Follow Tradition Brewing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/traditionbrewing/] Donate to Brian’s Fundraiser with GivenGain [https://tinyurl.com/TWAVBrian] You can also follow our show at any of the links below: Find us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GSKJiLNHOXE18f8cZNk2f?si=lApMMc1aT22WeYCOVdRBOw] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theginger_and_thebeard/] Follow on Twitter [https://twitter.com/gb_podcast]

Ep. 69 - We Couldn't Resist - 7/7/21

What a milestone we have reached - it’s episode 69! We did our best to keep a straight face, unsuccessfully, while talking about the latest tech UFC and video game news, including Reese’s new Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the controversial decision to promote a UFC Heavyweight interim title, and more! Come hang out with us for this monumental episode, and don’t worry, no one will judge you for laughing at inappropriate jokes.  Chapters: * 00:00 Welcome * 00:39 Talkin’ Tech * 30:34 UFC Shenanigans  * 54:02 Gaming Grind * 1:05:20 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: * Reese got a new phone - Samsung Galaxy Note 20 * We are one step closer to having RCS on all Android phones * Windows’ Blue Screen of Death is now… black. * UFC’s controversial Heavyweight interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane * Dustin Poirier thinks Conor McGreggor “reeks of insecurity” * Rashad Evans’ potential return to boxing vs. Logan Paul * The Witcher: Monster Slayer AR video game * Microsoft XCloud now available on iOS and iPad OS Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode, follow and subscribe, and share with a friend! Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/GSQnhJ8D] Find us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GSKJiLNHOXE18f8cZNk2f?si=lApMMc1aT22WeYCOVdRBOw] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theginger_and_thebeard/] Follow on Twitter [https://twitter.com/gb_podcast] Check out Our Website! [https://www.thegingerandthebeard.com/] S5P4sIaIJrIKueyHBvVV

Ep. 68 - We're NOT Excited for Windows 11 + Head Tattoos & VR Mini Golf - 6/29/21

Windows 11 has been officially announced by Microsoft, giving us a look at additional details of the software, and we both have some serious reactions to decisions that were made. Windows is departing from some of its defining characteristics - hear our thoughts on it. Beyond Windows 11, we talk about the Pentagon’s UFO/UAP report, the return of Fedor to MMA, a new VR mini golf game and more! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Talkin’ Tech 39:19 UFC Shenanigans 55:33 Gaming Grind 01:13:36 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: * The Official Announcement & Details of Windows 11 * Reactions to Windows 11 Features  * Would You Use Android Apps on Windows? * What the Pentagon’s Report on UFOs/UAPs Means for Us  * The Return of Fedor Emelianenko to MMA with Bellator * Kevin Lee’s New Head Tattoo and Why He Did It * A New VR Minigolf Game, “Walkabout Mini Golf” Coming to Steam * The Ginger’s Goldmine of a Pokemon Card Collection Links from the show: The Pentagon’s Report on UFOs/UAPs [https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550575/pentagon-ufo-uap-unclassified-report-congress]   Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode, follow and subscribe, and share with a friend! Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/GSQnhJ8D] Find us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GSKJiLNHOXE18f8cZNk2f?si=lApMMc1aT22WeYCOVdRBOw] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theginger_and_thebeard/] Follow on Twitter [https://twitter.com/gb_podcast] Check out Our Website! [https://www.thegingerandthebeard.com/]

Ep. 67 - Windows Becoming macOS? Halo Infinite Details & Old Dudes Punching Each Other - 6/22/2021

Are we on a path to all software becoming one? Windows 11 has leaked and there are a lot of features that are very reminiscent of macOS, and The Beard is rallying an uprising. We talk about what’s new, plus more details around Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode, the news of Max Holloway’s injury, and a just-announced boxing matchup between Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort (wut?).  Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:31 Talkin’ Tech 28:53 UFC Shenanigans 44:51 Gaming Grind 01:01:17 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: * The Windows 11 Leak * Google Chat’s Update and Release to Everyone * Max Holloway’s Injury and Fight Delay * Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov - What’s Next at Heavyweight * More Details Revealed About Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Mode * A New Co-operative Survival Sandbox Game, Wizard With a Gun Links From the Show: * New Windows 11 Startup Sound [https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1404840956893990914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1404840956893990914%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2021%2F6%2F15%2F22535123%2Fmicrosoft-windows-11-leak-screenshots-start-menu] Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode, follow and subscribe, and share with a friend! Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/GSQnhJ8D] Find us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GSKJiLNHOXE18f8cZNk2f?si=lApMMc1aT22WeYCOVdRBOw] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theginger_and_thebeard/] Follow on Twitter [https://twitter.com/gb_podcast] Check out Our Website! [https://www.thegingerandthebeard.com/]

Ep. 66 - Google Did It! Android 12 and iOS 15 + Overwatch Crossplay - 6/15/2021

This week is all about smartphone and ecosystem software updates as the Android 12 beta is out now, and iOS 15 was revealed during Apple’s WWDC event. We’re talking about the most impressive new features, thoughts on Apple being late to the party with many of their new iPhone features, and how the two softwares are inching closer together. Plus, we discuss the news of Overwatch crossplay functionality, and a petition to save the Nuclear Winter Battle Royale game mode in Fallout 76. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:37 Talkin’ Tech 23:28 UFC Shenanigans 42:40 Gaming Grind 57:53 Shoutouts & Sign-Offs This week’s topics: * Android 12’s Color Changing UI * Biggest New iPhone Features in iOS 15 * Nick Diaz’s Return to the UFC * Quick thoughts on UFC 263 * Global Battle.net Crossplay * Details of Overwatch Crossplay * Petition to save Nuclear Winter in Fallout 76 Links from the Show: * Android 12 Beta Review via Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/android-12s-beautiful-color-changing-ui-already-lives-up-to-the-hype/] * iOS 15 Features [https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/] * Details of Overwatch Crossplay - How Does Overwatch Crossplay Work [https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/23684155/] * Sign the Fallout 76 Nuclear Winter Petition [http://chng.it/RbT9BnGc26] Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode, follow and subscribe, and share with a friend! Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/GSQnhJ8D] Find us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4GSKJiLNHOXE18f8cZNk2f?si=lApMMc1aT22WeYCOVdRBOw] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theginger_and_thebeard/] Follow on Twitter [https://twitter.com/gb_podcast] Check out Our Website! [https://www.thegingerandthebeard.com/]