The Worst Beer and The Weirdest Jerkey

2025-09-05

In episode 228, we dive deep into a terrible Imperial IPA, Howard tries a questionable snack, and the controversy around AI art. This week, Howard bravely samples Pan's Mushroom Jerky, a vegan, plant-based, gluten-free snack. What's the verdict on this shiitake mushroom-based jerky? Is it a delicious, savory alternative, or just a sweet, chewy oddity? The unexpected California warning label adds another layer of intrigue to this fungus-based discussion. We're also talking about the backlash against AI-generated art and why Howard...

In episode 228, we dive deep into a terrible Imperial IPA, Howard tries a questionable snack, and the controversy around AI art.

This week, Howard bravely samples Pan's Mushroom Jerky, a vegan, plant-based, gluten-free snack. What's the verdict on this shiitake mushroom-based jerky? Is it a delicious, savory alternative, or just a sweet, chewy oddity? The unexpected California warning label adds another layer of intrigue to this fungus-based discussion.

We're also talking about the backlash against AI-generated art and why Howard is moving away from it for show thumbnails. Is AI art a form of theft? We discuss the public skepticism and the hilarity of some AI-generated images, including one of Mark Kidder as Yoda. Plus, we've got updates on "KD's Log," a Beretta disassembly challenge, and Mark's viral petition to ban IPAs. All this, plus a heated debate on Star Trek vs. Star Wars and an expensive car breakdown! We also get into the history of hops and why they were once banned.

Recorded: 8.22.25

0:00 – Intro

5:58 – What’s on Tap?

15:28 – After IPA Snacks

22:37 – Should IPAs be Banned

26:53 – Breaking News: Gunshots

28:44 – Dad Jokes of the week

31:31 – Howard’s Expensive Week

37:36 – A Great Way to Start a Saturday

41:23 – Star Trek Whiskey & Sad Trombone

46:03 – What’s on Tap? Round 2

51:15 – AI Art Controversy & YouTube

1:00:30 – Final Thoughts

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