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Beer Belly
by Beer Belly
Welcome to Beer Belly, a show that consists of a little bit of beer critique and a LOTTA bit of 2 friends getting tossed! https://Patreon.com/BeerBellyPod Hosts A.J. and John take you on weekly journeys, trying the world's BEST and most sought-after craft beer!Let them know what beer, spirits, and makeshift cocktails you think they should try on the show at [email protected]! Send in your questions and comments to have them read live on the show!Now, crack open a cold one and enjoy a pour with us!
Episodes
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The New DRAMA w/ Stone Brewing & Sapporo | Beer Belly #166
On today's episode, John and A.J. talk about what they’d do if they won the lottery, the quickest way to lose money in Las Vegas, and the wonderful beauty of American taxes. The boys also share an inside scoop on further drama between Stone Brewing and Sapporo, admire the glorious physique of...
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Whatever Tickles Your Pickleball | Beer Belly #165
It's another doozy of a day as John passes away using HIGH-LEVEL pickleball strats, and A.J. gets attacked by wild felines during the Fierce! The Story of Cats exhibit at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. John tells of his journey to LA Comic Con, the boys also talk about the new Imperial...
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Beer Belly #164
John & A.J. are finally giving their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Will this lead to a divorce? Could this be the end of the show as we know it? Jump in and enjoy all the hot takes and let us know what opinions you agree and disagree with! The official Beer...
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A Full-Course of Foolery | Beer Belly #163
We're celebrating National IPA Day with some very special beers! Today, John and A.J. try Another One IPA by Maine Beer Co. and RnD IPA No. 68 by Russian River Brewing Co. The boys also adventure through Temecula, California, in search of great beer at Aftershock Brewing, along with plenty of…
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A Wondrous Time in Jurassic World | Beer Belly #162
Hold onto your butts, cuz on today's episode: John falls in love with his AI girlfriend and challenges Captain America to get drunk with him, while A.J. gets invited to be cremated. The boys also try RnD Series IPA 68 by Russian River Brewing Co. and A-SLO-HA Tropical Hazy IPA by SLO Brew, and…
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Surviving the Safari Zone! | Beer Belly #161
It's a controversial episode today as John & A.J. attack Pokemon in the Safari Zone, experience the holiness of drinking beer in a church parking lot, and visit one of the greatest pinball venues in Orange County. The boys also show love to some honorable breweries, and hit up Skyland Ale Works!...
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T-Bone Flavored White Claw | Beer Belly #160
Welcome to another episode of Beer Belly! John and A.J. are talking Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Superman (2025), and Thunderbolts*. The boys also continue their thoughts on the concerning distro method Stone Brewing is using for this year's series of "Stone...
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IPA GROOVINESS w/ Pizza Port Brewing Co. | Beer Belly #159
John and A.J. are diving into some newer IPA by the very popular SoCal brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co. from San Diego! John also competes in a heated pinball tournament, the boys discuss their feelings on Stone Brewing Co.'s new method of distributing their coveted "Stone Enjoy By" IPA series…
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The BEST Year of Our Wedding! | Beer Belly #158
On today's episode, A.J. becomes homeless, he and John talk on-the-job bloopers, the whacky drama of Cobra Kai, and why "A Goofy Movie" is the GREATEST film of all time. John also gets laid off, gushes about Resident Evil 2 REmake, and the boys play a new game on the show, "Do You Even Brain,...
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EATEN by a COLOSSUS | Beer Belly #157
Welcome to another episode of Beer Belly, where John and A.J. talk playing through the Resident Evil games, Shadow of the Colossus, and AI getting caught having conversations with other AI. The boys also prattle about the wonkiness of Kingdom Hearts, Kathleen Kennedy no longer being the President...
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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 GOES CRAZY | Beer Belly #156
John and A.J. go to WonderCon, the boys play Venom and Dungeons & Dragons pinball at Mission Control Barcade, and they get into the wild details and drama surround the Nintendo Switch 2 on Beer Belly episode 156! The official Beer Belly Patreon is now...
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Our PLINY THE YOUNGER 2025 Experience! | Beer Belly #155
This is a Russian River Brewing featured episode, cuz the great annual release of the world's most sought-after Triple IPA is here! John and A.J. share their experiences they've had so far in trying Pliny the Younger TIPA in 2025. They also talk Russian River Brewing beers COMING SOON to…
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BATMAN BEGINS | Beer Belly: Last Call Ep. 2
The NEWEST episode of Beer Belly: Last Call is here for its WIDE RELEASE! John and A.J. have a dumb-fun time talking Batman Begins, along w/ their other favorite and not-so-favorite DCU films. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON TO GET NEW EPISODES OF "BEER BELLY: LAST CALL" DAY 1 OF RELEASE, MONTHS…
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The Power of Love | Beer Belly #154
On today's episode of Beer Belly, A.J. gets outed for being racist for the sake of chi chi, John journeys to another brewery to compete in pinball and meets a VERY concerning individual. John and A.J. go brewery hopping in Temecula, CA, and gush about Aftershock Brewing Co, plus much more! The...
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The Great IPA Debate! | Beer Belly #153
On this episode, John and A.J. get personally celebrated by THE Hooked on Phonics, and sip Space Dust by Elysian Brewing Co. They also get into their ridiculous academic careers, drama within the FGC (fighting game community), debate the difference between a DIPA and an Imperial IPA, plus much...
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Drinking Eagle's Milk: The Perfect Raw Dog | Beer Belly #152
John and A.J. are diving head first into all the shenanigans, sipping on Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon by Buffalo Trace Distillery and A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale by Lagunitas Brewing! The boys also moon whales at the beach, talk more of the Dragon Ball Super manga and debate the Gohan Beast...
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When John's Away, the Boys Will Play! Feat. PGChava | Beer Belly #151
That's right, John's in Japan, so we have Peter Chava guest hosting this week! Peter and A.J. go on a bachelor party getaway, and Peter gets obliterated in the future from the past. The boys talk Peter's competitive career in the One Piece trading card game, and visiting Russian River Brewing Co....
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Tokyo Tstory Time | Beer Belly #150
Welcome to Episode 150! Today, John and A.J. try Chaucer’s Raspberry Mead and Raiden Japanese IPA by OH!LA!HO Beer. John drinks a snake, introduces a new segment, “John’s Triple T’s: Tokyo Tstory Time with John”, plus more. Stay tuned after the show for a quick, extra dumb chat between the boys...
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Destroying a Pinball Tournament | Beer Belly #149
Today, John and A.J. try Mongo DIPA by Pizza Port Brewing, and get into their drinking ritual at concerts. John also displays some Japanese IPA’s he brought home from his trip to Japan, talks about competing in recent a pinball tournament, and the boys gush about recently trying brews from Horus...
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Thanksgiving Episode | Beer Belly #148
It's Thanksgiving in the Beer Belly household, so grab a pour of something good and enjoy! John and A.J. compare the prequel and sequel Star Wars trilogies and reminisce about Downunderstruck DIPA. A.J. gets replaced by a younger, hipper version of himself, John gets a passing grade in Hooked on...
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PLINY FOR PRESIDENT 2024 | Beer Belly #147
That's right, things are getting weird in the Beer Belly office again, and this time, the boys are trying the rarest IPA that Russian River Brewing puts out! John and A.J. also talk John's anniversary trip to Japan, hunting for Digimon, making statements that will likely get them canceled, plus...
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THANK YOU FOR WAITING!
This announcement is long overdue, but we really do appreciate your patience as we get back on track with weekly episodes. It has been a CRAZY past couple months, so your support and readiness to get back to having a ridiculous time together on the show means the world to us. LET'S DO THIS!! NOW…
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We Start a Cult! | Beer Belly #146
As the name suggests, John and A.J. get into some witchery around the Beer Belly office. They also talk the wondrous Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and compare who's got the stranger career, between Shia LaBeouf and Jared Leto. A.J. gets accused of cheating on John, the boys get hype for the Marvel...
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Wet, Hard, & Ready! | Beer Belly #145
John and A.J. are visiting more breweries in Temecula Valley, like Bare Knuckle Brewing, Aftershock Brewing, and Black Market Brewing! The boys also talk about the SoCal breweries they're excited for that will be serving exclusive brews at FirkFest this year, plus many more shenanigans on episode...
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Greg Nagel (@OCBeerBlog) is on the Show! | Beer Belly #144
Today marks a very special episode, as we have Greg Nagel on the show! Greg is not only a craft beer legend of the OC area, he's also best known for his intriguing travel writing, along with brewery, bar, and restaurant reviews. Greg is the owner and host of the annual craft beer festival,...
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Deadpool 1 & 2 | Beer Belly: Last Call Ep. 1
Welcome to the 1st episode of our Patreon timed-exclusive show, Beer Belly: Last Call! In celebration of Deadpool & Wolverine hitting theaters, John and A.J. are talking Deadpool 1 & 2, along with the latest MCU films they've been hype for, some thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, and the new...
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The Hour of Ratchet | Beer Belly #143
A.J.'s day of birth has come, and so he and John must talk A.J's wife taking him on a birthday brewery tour, enjoying Heady Topper and Focal Banger by The Alchemist Beer, John’s camping excursion, discovering breweries in Temecula, California, plus a whole lot more! The official Beer...
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Dangerous Juices | Beer Belly #142
On this juicy episode of Beer Belly, John and A.J. talk enjoying Board & Brew’s anniversary beers and try Hop Growers Tribute Series IPA by Russian River Brewing. The boys also get treated to fine wine at the OC Fair, reminisce about Phantom Ales in Anaheim, who they would forbid their…
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BuzzBallz Pt. 3: THE 2 BUZZES! | Beer Belly #141
After 3 years, 2 co-hosts have once again delved into the magical world of BuzzBallz! Will their taste buds survive? Will this be the last time they dare tempt such a fate? Enter the TRILOGY of the Beer Belly legacy, and let John and A.J. know what BuzzBallz flavors they should try next... if...
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Tale of the Two Moons | Beer Belly #140
Dive deep as John and A.J. try Future Days Hazy IPA by Homage Brewing in Pomona, California. The boys also talk John’s perilous sobriety journey, share more feelings on Deadpool & Wolverine, A.J. getting overthrown at trivia night, plus much more! The official Beer Belly Patreon is now LIVE!...
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2 White Claw, 1 Whiskey | Beer Belly #139
John and A.J. are here to offend another community, talk their hype for Deadpool & Wolverine, question A.J.'s intellingence, and try Chief Peak IPA by Topa Topa Brewing Co. The boys also ramble about EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, MCU movies that lived up to expectations, plus more on Episode 139 of Beer...
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Deadpool & Wolverine REVIEW!
That's right, Deadpool & Wolverine is FINALLY in theaters, so best believe we shot a bonus episode for you just to talk about it! This is a SPOILER-FILLED episode! Head over to the Beer Belly Patreon for more bonus content with multiple tiers to choose from, and pick whichever is best for you....
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Inappropriate Acts w/ a Tiger | Beer Belly #138
The boys are going ice fishing in Alaska, so grab your reel, your best beer, and jump in on the fun! John and A.J. try Retreat Hazy DIPA by Offshoot Beer Co and The Bruery, talk taking a train ride to Seattle, John doing questionable things to a tiger, plus more shenanigans! The official Beer…
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BEER BELLY IS NOW ON PATREON! THANK YOU for Your Support!
That's right, the official Beer Belly Patreon is LIVE and unlocks our BRAND NEW show, "Beer Belly: Last Call", so head over and choose which Tier is good for you! We currently have 2 main Tiers available, and every dollar will help go towards the following: Upgraded overall production quality...
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The New IPA Uprising | Beer Belly #137
John and A.J. become mermaids, chat about the swell of new IPA coming from breweries, as well as some of their classic favorites. The boys also bring up a mysterious Barrel-Aged IPA by Stone Brewing, their appreciation for Ballast Point Brewing, and hype for Captain America: New World Order, plus...
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A Craft Beer Bet Gone WRONG | Beer Belly #136
Let the madness begin! On Episode 136, John and A.J. talk the jankiness of Street Fighter 2 and try Escape IPA by Offshoot Beer Co and The Bruery. A.J. also makes he and John lose a craft beer bet in Las Vegas, the boys reminisce about the “Golden Years" of Stone Brewing, + much more! You can…
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Einstein's Theory of A$$ Jiggles | Beer Belly #135
Get ready, cuz A.J. and John are going in on this very tasty episode of Beer Belly! Today, they try Iron Fan Queen by Monkey King Brewing based in Eastvale, California and also visit Noble Ale Works in Anaheim, California to be on The Taproom Podcast. The boys also talk John dying from going back...
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Making the Bees Go Extinct | Beer Belly #134
It's time to try Smog City Brewing's Smog City IPA and Thank You IPA by Maine Beer Co. John and A.J. also talk Bearded Tang Brewing, along with their head brewer being interviewed on The Taproom Podcast. The boys also get into how they’re going to contribute toward the extinction of the bees, and...
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Thrown Overboard at Ballast Point Brewing | Beer Belly #133
Welcome to Episode 133 of Beer Belly! Today, A.J. discovers the lesbian couple version of John and his wife, and tries I & I Brewing’s Happy Hour IPA. The boys also talk about John enjoying Ballast Point Brewing in Downtown Disney, giving 1886 Brewing another chance to marvel them with a house…
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IPA Glory at Captain Fatty's Brewery | Beer Belly #132
Welcome back to another episodic journey of Beer Belly! On today's episode, John and A.J. talk who you should NOT say "Hello" to as you pass them on the street, and enjoying a wonderfully spicy dinner at Howlin’ Ray’s. The boys also explore the craft beer mecca that is Los Angeles, get into…
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Sipping SLO at Brewing Reserve of California | Beer Belly #131
Welcome back to another Beer Belly adventure! Today, John and A.J. enjoy Big Boscoe DIPA by Brewing Reserve of California, the awesome Smash Bros. tournaments they hold there, and Star Colonizer Honey Hefe by SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo, CA. The boys also visit Norco Brewing Co, get into some of...
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Gettin' Drunk with Goofy! | Beer Belly #130
Welcome back to another episode of Beer Belly, where the boys talk getting drunk at Disneyland, rethinking their feelings on FML by Stone Brewing Co, and try The Sterling Pooch by Second Chance Beer. John and A.J. also get into offering a Pliny the Elder DIPA to Goofy, the lovely rainy day…
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Cry Drinking | Beer Belly #129
Welcome back to Beer Belly! Today, John and A.J. talk the passing of Akira Toriyama, the wondrous beauty of Dragon Ball: Evolution, the lack of canon in Dragon Ball GT, and try beer from Melvin Brewing. They also have misadventures trying breweries in Orange, California, further talks on AVATAR:...
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No Pours in Heaven | Beer Belly #128
Welcome to another episode of Beer Belly! Today, A.J. and John get into Avatar: The Last Airbender, interesting trips to Lagunitas Brewing Co, wandering through California in search of precious beer, their preferred dating apps and p*rn sites and if they’re one and the same, plus much more! You…
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Our Pliny the Younger 2024 Journey! | Beer Belly #127
Pliny the Younger TIPA is BACK, so the boys are here to share their adventure to SoCal favorites, like Tustin Brewing Co, Stadium Brewing Co, among others! John and A.J. also talk Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "No-Hit" Clause, the obliteration of Tony Stark, and much more! You can help support the...
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Our Russian River Brewing IPA Tier List | Beer Belly #126
Welcome to Episode 126 of Beer Belly! Today, John and A.J. give their thoughts on Pliny for President TDH DIPA 2024 and talk about experiencing Gurren Lagann in 4D. The boys also rate their top IPA’s by Russian River Brewing Co., have a deep conversation about the weirdest places they grow hair,...
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The Sexual Philosopher | Beer Belly #125
Welcome to another episode of Beer Belly! Today, John & A.J. try Three Philosophers Quadruple Ale by Brewery Ommegang, talk the underrated nature of Liquid Compass by Stone Brewing, anticipating seeing Gurren Lagann in a 4D theater, and John drowning while sailing on Titanic. They boys also give...
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Double-Daddy A.J. | Beer Belly #124
Today, John & A.J. try "Bride of Frank" Sour Ale by Unsung Brewing Co, talk their favorite 90’s cartoons, the most hype moments of Dragon Ball Z, the ridiculousness of Digimon, the best Disney Channel original movie, the evolution of HD TV’s and streaming, & more! You can help support the show on...
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STONE BREWING 'ENJOY BY' BLIND TASTING | Beer Belly #123
After a year in the making, John & A.J. have collected every Stone 'Enjoy By' IPA released throughout 2023 and are now doing a blind tasting to see which one comes out on top! Definitely catch the video version for even more fun ridiculousness, and find the audio anywhere you enjoy podcasts. You...
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The Ghost of A.J. | Beer Belly #122
On Episode 122, the boys try Blueberry Brekkie Pastry Imperial Stout by Embolden Beer Co. from San Diego, they also talk Ghostbusters, being haunted by your significant other, and their thoughts on Black IPAs. John & A.J. also go brewery hopping in Santa Barbara and Oceanside, CA, have romantic...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Beer Belly, a show that consists of a little bit of beer critique and a LOTTA bit of 2 friends getting tossed! https://Patreon.com/BeerBellyPod Hosts A.J. and John take you on weekly journeys, trying the world's BEST and most sought-after craft beer!Let them know what beer, spirits, and makeshift cocktails you think they should try on the show at [email protected]! Send in your questions and comments to have them read live on the show!Now, crack open a cold one and enjoy a pour with us!
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Welcome to Beer Belly, a show that consists of a little bit of beer critique and a LOTTA bit of 2 friends getting tossed! https://Patreon.com/BeerBellyPod Hosts A.J. and John take you on weekly journeys, trying the world's BEST and most sought-after craft beer!Let them know what beer, spirits, and...
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