Technology may double every 3 years but in 2015 it apparently goes the other way. Despite Florida difficulties the show carries on to achieve a marginal level of success without the rest of the family. Read More →

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Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy joins the show and talks about the Roman Empire, and we find out that modern country music really does sound the exact same.

Mike F. Blaine’s Synopsis:

Tom opens the show with Kathryn and Andy from Florida and Mike Rasmussen and Mike Molina in studio.

First, Tom reads a story about Brits being upset at Kraft foods because they’ve been making Cadbury products cheaply after acquiring the company.

Then, Tom talks about the first new Charlie Hebdo issue since the killings having sold out, which brings a discussion of the history of terrorism.

After that they discuss home owner problems and contractor issues.

Next, the crew discuss the technical issues plaguing this episode (Will it continue? You’ll have to listen to find out.).

In another installment of Alex pushing her health agenda she claims its bad to shower every day and reads a study that says so (please shower. seriously.).

Then, today’s guest Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy calls in to discuss his new book “Augustus: First Emperor of Rome”. Tom and Adrian discuss revisionist history, Roman life expectancy, compares Julius Caesar to Augustus, jobs in ancient Rome, Augustus’ daughter and Adrian tells one of Augustus’ jokes (you read that right).

To wrap up part 1, Alex brings up a country song mash up and they play one.

Links:

http://www.adriangoldsworthy.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Augustus-Adrian-Goldsworthy-ebook/dp/B00M9A2DB8/

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The men behind Growler Magazine Matt Kenevan and Joe Alton join the show in studio. Doctor Bashioum and Mike Bryant also stick around.

Mike F. Blaine’s Synopsis:

Tom opens part 2 with Kathryn, Andy, Alex and Dan from Florida and Michael Bryant, Ralph W. Bashioum, Mike Rasmussen and Mike Molina in studio.

In another installment of Alex pushing her health food agenda, she brings us “the meat report”. Apparently meat will give you diabetes, cancer and kill you with a quickness.

Then Tom brings up the story of a dog who rides the bus alone to the park.

Next, Kathryn talks about the story of a tax lawyer attempting to take a tax deduction of $65,000 for prostitutes and porn, which leads to a discussion about prostitutes and strip clubs and features a call from “anonymous” who discusses the proper lighting of a naked woman.

Then today’s guests Lane Christensen, Matt Kenevan and Joe Alton (who gives Tom a run for his money voice-wise) arrive and discuss the winter Beer Dabbler Festival which is their upcoming event at the state fairgrounds on January 24. With an estimated attendance of 8,500, 110 breweries, various cheese and meat offerings, a good albeit cold time is assured to be had by all. At a cost of $40 for regular admission and $99 for VID (very important dabbler) it seems like quite a bargain.

Finally Tom wraps it up by asking the family about dinner plans and we’re done. Have a great day. See you next episode.

Links:

http://www.beerdabbler.com/

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