Thunk Tank Podcast

Where's the nexus between craft beer and music? Right here! Join us with our very special guest in this week's episode, composer Nathan Hudson, as we explore fine craft beer and the art of musical compostion. Please check out Thunk Tank Podcast’s website and blog, including the blog post from this episode about how to enjoy craft and creativity. And as always if you enjoy what you hear, consider sharing, rating/reviewing, and subscribing on Patreon to support us! This Episode’s Brews: Sand City Brewing Co. - Northport, NY: Man Hands (American Double/Imperial IPA) 4.59% Barrier Brewing Company (Collaboration w/Sand City Brewing Co) - Oceanside, NY: Watch the Throne (IPA - American) 7.7% Brewery Bhavana - Raleigh, NC: Burrow (American Double/Imperial Stout) 10.0% Finback Brewery - Queens, NY (American Double/Imperial IPA) 10.0% Follow Us: Our Website/Blog Twitter: @thunktankers Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Facebook

We’re all terrified of nuclear warfare, but are there pros in addition to the obvious cons? More importantly, how has nuclear proliferation shaped our world so far, and how will it continue to define our sociopolitical regimes in the future? As of 6 May 2018, fourteen feet have been found in the Canadian province of British Columbia, and five in the US state of Washington) Join us as we discuss these issues – and of course, fancy craft beers – in this week’s episode! here, and as always, if you enjoy what you hear, consider sharing, rating/reviewing, and subscribing on Patreon to support us! Fonta Flora Brewery - Morganton, NC: Yes, Yes Y’all 6.1% Foothills Brewing - Tangled Vine Berry Rose Ale 4.5% Single Cut - Queens, NY: Double Dry Hopped Imperial IPA 8.2% Sierra Nevada - California: Torpedo Extra IPA 7.2% Lagunitas - Petaluma, California: A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ 7.5% Jester King Brewery - Austin, TX Stanislav Petrov (The Man Who Saved the World) The Trolly

Join us this week as we hang out with author Kevin Clouther. In this episode we chat about everything from short stories, to music, and of course, craft beer. Specifically, Kevin helped us discuss the many connections between the skills and expressivity of both writing and music. We also talked about his short story collection We Were Flying to Chicago which you can check out here Please check out Thunk Tank Podcast’s new website and blog, and as always, if you enjoy what you hear, consider sharing, rating/reviewing, and subscribing on Patreon to support us! We Were Flying to Chicago by Kevin Clouther “Sticks” by George Saunders Mahler 2 Finale Christopher Martin, principal trumpet NYphil Our Website/Blog Twitter: @thunktankers Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Facebook

Do you believe in ghosts? Do ghosts believe in you? What about spirits or the paranormal? Do supernatural beings actually come out on Halloween or is the whole thing bullshit? Join as we get extra spooky (and sloshy) in this week’s episode where we discuss all things related to ghosts, including our usual dose of science and healthy skepticism. (Listen on Podbean or via our YouTube channel by clicking here!). here, and as always, if you enjoy what you hear, consider sharing, rating/reviewing, and subscribing on Patreon to support us! Green Flash - San Diego, CA: West Coast IPA 8.1% (Double Dry Hopped) Bell’s Brewery - Kalamazoo, MI: Two Hearted Ale 7.0% (American IPA) Southern Tier - Lakewood, NY: Samoa This 10.0% (Imperial Stout) Bacardi Rum -(…enough said) Captain Disillusion - Disneyland Ghost DEBUNK The Office - The Role of Fear in Our Lives TED - My stroke of insight: Jill Bolte Taylor Kurzgesagt - Do Robots Deserve Rights? Neil deGrasse Tyson: Are Psychic

Pump up your BAC and dive into the drunk tank with us.  If a thunk tank is a nice balance between thinking and drinking...this is not that.  Normally reserved for our Patreon only fans, this is our topicless episode where we get extra drunk on craft beer and...  And, as always, if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews: Sierra Nevada- Torpedo IPA|| Other beers we can't remember

  So you're saying...you're alt right? Alt left? Is there room in-between anymore in our increasingly polarized political theatre for moderation and compromise.  Has political correctness gone too far? Is there a free speech crisis on college campuses? Join the Thunk Tank crew as we discuss the state of modern political polarization in America . Good think we had some beers on hand for this one. Perhaps politicians should follow suit? X) We are also happy to announce a new website for proper long form thunking where we will write longer blog posts to accompany episodes.  Read this episodes blog post at the following link: https://thunktankpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/04/06/political-polarization-on-the-left-and-right/ And, as always, if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews: Radiant Pig Craft Beers: Save the Robots IPA  Joymongers: Red wine barrel aged weizenbock, 9% Patreon: Please Support us on Patreon! ( http

What exactly is an 'ocean'? And more interestingly, what's in them? Seems like simple enough questions, until you begin exploring the deep trenches of unseen life both here on Earth as well as on moons throughout our Solar System! So crack a beer and dive

Will robots and artificial intelligence one day surprass the power of human intellect? Do we all really live in an elaborate simulation coerced by beings beyond our comprehension? Are there enough beers to crack, along with these mysteries? Join us in this week's episode as we explore these and many other technological topics with our very special guest, a computer science engineer! And, as always, if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews: Coney Island Brewing Co. - Brooklyn, NY: Hard Root Beer Montauk Brewing Company - Montauk, NY: Session IPA Burrial Beer Co. - Ashville, NC: Skullsaw (Porter w/NC Sweet Potatoes) Patreon: Please Support us on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast ) (Please consider supporting us! It costs almost nothing, and there are awesome prizes if you do!) Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers This Episode's Links: Elon Musk on Simulation Theory || https:/

  Thunk Tank Podcast goes international this week in our very special episode where we explore the rich culture, language, and history of Turkey! Join us along with our very special guest - who actually hails from this unique and fascinating country! Some fascinating (and of course also entertaining) insights into the land and life of Turkey! Dinlediğiniz için teşekkürler! And, as always, if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE: 60 Minute IPA Barrier Brewing - Oceanside, NY: Money IPA Tröegs Brewing Company - Hershey, PA: JavaHead Stout Patreon: Please Support us on Patreon! (Please consider supporting us! It costs almost nothing, and there are awesome prizes if you do!) Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers This Episode's Links: Camel populations by country || Turkish Grease Wrestling, oh yeah || Turkish Bird Calling People (yeah, you read that

Yup. That's a real picture, of a real car, floating around real Earth! But do we really expect anything less from SpaceX's founder and CEO Elon Musk? Is he really a super hero? A super villian? Or just a dude who gets awesome stuff done? Join us in our latest episode where we watch the maiden launch of SpaceX's revolutionary Falcon Heavy rocket (the biggest since the moon rockets!). And, as always, if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews: Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY: DDH CITRA + GALAXY (Imperial IPA); Mylar Bags (Imperial IPA) Sand City Brewing Co. - Northport, NY: So, That Happened (IPA); Powers (Doube IPA) Patreon: Please Support us on Patreon! (Please consider supporting us! It costs almost nothing, and there are awesome prizes if you do!) Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers This Episode's Links: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch video || Neil Degrasse Tyson-We Stopped Dreaming || Elon M

  While we absolutely love our craft beers over here at Thunk Tank Podcast, we're certainly not adverse to other fine genres of booze. Enter the cocktail and explore the delicate art of mixology with our very special guest this week, Kevin, who teaches classes on how to craft the classiest of specialty drinks. From martinis to manhantans, and many more, we dive deep into the tank on this episode in order to learn exactly what level of heart and spirit(s) goes into making a truly delicious cocktail of your dreams! And as always if you enjoy what you hear, please consider sharing and subscribing for updates! (more information listed below) This episode's brews and cocktails: Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY: DDH CITRA + GALAXY (Imperial IPA) Martini:  Martin Miller's 9 moons barrel rested gin, boissierre dry vermouth Manhattan: Hillrock Estate single malt whiskey, carpano antica formula vermouth, angostura and orange bitters. Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast (Please consider supporting us! It co

"I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.'" We couldn't agree more, Mr. Vonnegut! As such, why not crack a beer and join us in episode 10 - Kurt Vonnegut! In this first of many double digit episodes to come we discuss the late, great dark satirist author of the 20th century, none other than Kurt Vonnegut. Featuring plenty of classic quotes, literary discussion, and of course great beer, dive into the tank with us and explore the wonderfully thoughtful mind of one of modern history's most cutting and cunning social commentators. Also, check out our eclectic brew lineup, inspired by Kurt Vonnegut (How so, you might ask? Listen to find out!): This episode's brews: Founders Brewing - Grand Rapids, MI: Pale Joe (Pale Ale Brewed w/coffee) Boulevard Brewing Co - Kansas City, MO: Early Riser (Coffee Porter) Radient Pig - NY, NY: No Half Steppin (Single Hop IPA) Foothills Brewing - Winston-Salem, NC: People's Moravian

Hi. Are you a dog? Do you like treats? Well, crack a beer (unless you are actually a dog, then maybe just a treat) and jump in the tank with us as we explore the nature of the canine mind in "Episode 9 - Dogs". Today we are joined by none other then Cara the Vetinarian, so expect a fun balance between thunk brain, and, well, at least one person who actually knows what the hell they're rambling about. Also, check out our eclectic brew lineup this episode, as we share beers from coast to coast! This episode's brews: Paradox Brewery - Schroon Lake, NY: Southern Hemisphere (Double IPA) Triple Crossing Beer - Richmond, VA: Poor Icarus (Double IPA) Green Flash Brewing Company - San Diego, CA: Remix (IPA) Evil Twin Brewing - Brooklyn, NY: Sould Made (IPA) Aslin Beer Company - Herndon, VA: Double Orange Starfish (Double IPA) Foothills Brewing - Winston-Salem, NC: Seeing Double (IPA); Hoppyum (IPA) Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast (Please consider supporting us! There are prizes if you do!) Email: thu

Welcome to our first Thunk Tank of 2018! Join us as the Thunk Tank crew hits the road to explore new craft brews with our very special official first guests: composer/beer enthusist Nathan Hudson, and veternarian Cara! We have so much to discuss (and drink) in this "Beer Appreciation" episode, that we've actually had to split our journey into two parts. So sit back, crack a cold one (check out our episode's brews below), and dive in deep with us! This episode's brews: Burial Brewing, Asheville, NC: Gang of Blades (Double IPA) Southern Tier, Lakewood, NY: Thick Mint (Imperial Stout) 2XIPA (Double IPA) Casita Cervecería, Fountain, NC: Woke Up Like This... (Stout - American Imperial / Double) Foothills Brewing, Winston-Salem, NC: Cherish Double IPA Fonta Flora Brewery, Morganton, NC: Ticky Ticky Buzz Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast (Please consider supporting us! There are prizes if you do!) Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers

The good news? We made it through 2017! The bad, well, we drank all the beer. But no worries! 2018 is almost here, and as such, there's plenty to be proud of and look forward to in the coming year. What reflections should we meditate on? What changes can we make within both ourselves and in society? What beers should we crack come January 1st? Explore these questions - and hopefully answers - in our end of year episode, "2017 Year in Review".  Lastly, please check us out on our other platforms! Thank you all so much for a fantastic 2017 - we couldn't do this without all of your support, and we can't wait to continue bringing you great beer, cheer, and thunking in 2018. Happy New Year to all, and to all a good drink! Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast (Please consider supporting us! There are prizes if you do!) Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOy4Og2XNIY4E9j49Cie3YA In-Episode Links Discussed: https://youtu.be/lepQoU4oek4 (Smarter

In our post-Christmas special, things get weird as we learn about the truth behind Santa's mushroom cult origins. Luke also gives his perspective on how Christmas makes people less like assholes, while Joe recounts that one time he time-tripped in a book store a la Kurt Vonnegut. Don't wanna miss this one. So crack a beer, sit back, and get your thunking on with us! As always, thank you so much for listening! Please check out our links below, including further content, ways to support our channel (rewards included!), and other fun creator content!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOy4Og2XNIY4E9j49Cie3YA Links discussed: NYTimes on Santa's Psychedelic Mushroom connection: https://nyti.ms/2p525kb 

Continuing our discussion of aliens, science, and deep thinking, join us and some fine craft beers, as we continue exploring the conspiratorial mind in our latest Thunk Tank Podcast, Episode 5 - Conspiracy Thinking (Part 2).       As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thunktankpodcast Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers Links discussed:----more---- https://www.skeptic.com/ http://www.theskepticsguide.org/ Carl Sagan’s “Baloney detection Kit (links to an amazing blog called Brain Pickings) The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O Program (NYtimes article) YouTube video of Rhino Airlift

  Join us and our medley of fine craft beer as we try to stay on the rails in this one - our first non-topic specific Thunk Tank Podcast - discussing everything from delicious brew to the nature of our place in society/the cosmos. Crack a cold one, and jump into the tank to enjoy some genuine laughs and revelations.   As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode! Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers

Join us and some fine craft beers, as we explore the conspiratorial mind in our latest Thunk Tank Podcast! As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode! Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @thunktankers   Links discussed: List of Logical Fallacies:   http://www.theskepticsguide.org/resources/logical-fallacies The Dying Art of Disagreement:    https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/24/opinion/dying-art-of-disagreement.html George Carlin on Special Interests:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsL6mKxtOlQ&feature=youtu.be Veritasium video: The Science of Thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVV8pch1dM

Join us and our growler of goodness, as we explore the nature of happiness through fine craft beer, Buddhism, and burps. As always, please subscribe, like, share, and comment on what you would like us to discuss in the next episode!   Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @thunktankers