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- 2026
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About FOUR Beers In
Two dudes talking military history with an emphasis on the Roman Empire while enjoying beer.
- Publisher
- Roger + Matt
- Category
- history
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 15 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
15 Oct 2026
Episode 16 - WWII Series - Rise of Nazi Germany
What's up our Listener Legion?! Today we continue with our second episode in our [what will be very lengthy] World War II series. We are discussing Part 2 of the Rise of Nazi Germany, picking up where we left off from Episode #15. I know we are not even scraping the surface when it comes to WWII and the Nazis, but we are only starting off. SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER - We know it goes without saying, but Nazis are bad. Evil. Really evil. They committed unspeakable atrocities that murdered millions of human beings. This genocide happened not that long ago, making this educational topic that much more important to talk about and learn from. We cannot let history repeat itself. We owe it to the victims to keep talking about it. Future generations must know how easily this can happen. By talking about this topic, we are not supporting or condoning any of the viewpoints, ideologies, or actions of the Nazis. This podcast episode is strictly educational. Certainly not scholarly, but educational. If you feel you need to skip this one, we understand, but we hope you stay. As far as beer goes, we continued the system from the last episode where we took our favorite domestic Oktoberfest style beers and pitted them against some imported Oktoberfest beers. The entire BOTD list is omitted per protocol due to the massive amount of beer comparisons going on. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -STILL CLASSIFIED Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
1 Oct 2026
Episode 15 - WWII Series - Fall of the Weimar Republic
We finally started talking about World War II and we're so glad you are joining us! This is our first episode of the WWII series within FOUR Beers In! To understand this global war, we must understand how it started. To understand how it started, we must understand how the Nazi party came to power in Germany. To understand that, we must understand the economic, military, and political fallout in Germany following WWI. You get it… SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER - We know it goes without saying, but Nazis are bad. Evil. Really evil. They committed unspeakable atrocities that murdered millions of human beings. This genocide happened not that long ago, making this educational topic that much more important to talk about and learn from. We cannot let history repeat itself. We owe it to the victims to keep talking about it. Future generations must know how easily this can happen. By talking about this topic, we are not supporting or condoning any of the viewpoints, ideologies, or actions of the Nazis. This podcast episode is strictly educational. Certainly not scholarly, but educational. If you feel you need to skip this one, we understand, but we hope you stay. Now that we have covered that, let's talk about bier. We took our favorite domestic Oktoberfest style beers and pitted them against some imported Oktoberfest beers. The entire BOTD list is omitted per protocol due to the massive amount of beer comparisons going on. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -CLASSIFIED Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
15 Sept 2026
Episode 14 - History of Oktoberfest
Ready for a switch-up?!? Good! Tonight we're mixing it up for our Listener Legion with our first Special Edition Episode. We will be deviating from our typical topics to talk about Oktoberfest! The beer. The festival. The beer. The food. And also the beer. Can you guess what kind of beer we are drinking? Due to many comparisons throughout, we are just omitting the BOTD list altogether. Gotta listen to find out more! Disclaimers: We have reached the pinnacle of our audio frustrations. Please continue to exercise patience. We are researching new equipment currently! Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
2 Sept 2026
Episode 13 - Rhodesian Bush War
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Today we are discussing a mostly forgotten corner of military history called the Rhodesian Bush War. Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) was a country in Africa that fought a bloody war during the 1970's during the height of the Cold War. The Rhodesian military fought against two separate communist guerilla forces which were backed by the Soviets and Chinese. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): Lakefront Brewery - Noon Game IPA 3.2% -Lion's Tail Brewing Co - Violet - Blueberry Sour Ale -Lion's Tail Brewing Co - Pre-Game Light Lager -Sierra Nevada - Hazy Little Thing IPA -New Glarus Brewing Company - Spotted Cow - Farmhouse Ale -Founder's Brewing Company - All Day IPA -Great Lakes Brewing Company - Midwest IPA - Leinenkugel's - Oktoberfest SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER - One of the reasons the war was fought was regarding racial control of the government. We talked about the important context that led up to the conflict, but tried to focus our discussion on the crazy military tactics of the Rhodesian armed forces. If this topic is too sensitive for you, please skip this episode. Additionally, we have been experiencing various audio/technical problems for the last several episodes. We apologize and ask for your patience as you focus on the content and not the audio. Trust us, it bugs us way more than it bugs you! We do have plans to upgrade our equipment soon. Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
17 Aug 2026
EPISODE 12 - Caesar Augustus
Whaddup Legion? Join us today as we talk about Octavian Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. I know what you're thinking…it's about time he gets his own episode! Well then here ya go! It's a great topic with some great beers that we cannot wait to unpack with you. If you haven't yet, tell your friends about us too! The more people that join the conversation, the better! Among the beer lineup were some more beer comparisons which have been omitted from the list. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Terrapin Beer Company - Luau Krunkles - Passion Fruit Orange Guava IPA -Great Lakes Brewing Company - Midwest Hazy IPA - Third Space Happy Place -Stone Brewing - Stone IPA - West Coast Style IPA Spread the word about us. Have a seat. Turn up the volume. Grab a beer (if you can drink legally/safely/responsibly). Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
2 Aug 2026
Episode 11 - George Washington
Episode #11 - George Washington Welcome back to FOUR Beers In! What a time to be in the Listener Legion, because today we're talking about the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. El presidente primero. G-Dubs. The man that our nation's capital and an entire state was named after, along with at least one street in every single community in the US. The guy who inadvertently started the French and Indian War for the British. We are of course talking about George Washington. We did another beer comparison, which has been omitted from the BOTD list per past practice. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): - Sam Adams - Winter Lager - Peach Barn Farmhouse Brewery - Door County Sunsets - Tropical Sour - Terrapin - Coastal Daydream - West Coast-Style IPA - Founder's Brewery - Mortal Bloom - Sinister Haze - Hazy IPA - Great Lakes Brewing - Small Batch Rotator IPA - Great Lakes Brewing - Juicy Vibacious - Double IPA DISCLAIMER #1: We *think* we fixed the audio issues we were having and the sound quality should be better. We still ask you to be patient if it's not 100% perfect. DISCLAIMER #2: If you haven't seen the new movie Young Washington yet, go see it. Unfortunately we recorded this episode before it was out in theaters but the movie does a great job of depicting the trials Washington faced in his youth. Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
16 Jul 2026
Episode 10 - Alexander the Great
What's up Listener Legion?!? Welcome back to FOUR Beers In! In this episode, we discuss Alexander the Great. Grab some cold ones and join us as we talk about his grand, albeit short-lived, empire. Roger and Matt each have another beer comparison which has been omitted from the BOTD list as per protocol. You'll just have to listen to find out! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Third Space Brewing - Fire Wolf - Smoked Lager -Samuel Adams - Summer Ale -Central Waters Brewing - Mudpuppy Porter Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
2 Jul 2026
Episode 9 - American Revolution Part II
One by land, two by sea, and FOUR [Beers] by microphone. That's right, we're covering Part 2 of the American Revolutionary War! Join your new best friends Matt and Roger as we talk about the war that shaped our country, as well as some key figures. We did another side-by-side beer comparison! In accordance with past practice, those mystery beers have been omitted from the BOTD list, as you'll have to listen to find out! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Wicked Grove - Black Cherry Imperial Hard Cider -Drekker Brewing Company - Suggin’ On Chili Dogs - Vienna Lager -Eagle Park Brewing - Rectifier India Pale Ale -D.G. Yuengling & Son - Yuengling Lager -Samuel Adams Brewery - Boston Lager DISCLAIMER: During this episode (and the previous Episode 8) we experienced some technical difficulties with our audio. We were able to fix most of it in editing, but the beer can opening sounds might not be present as a result. I know, we're bummed about it, too. Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
15 Jun 2026
Episode #8 - American Revolutionary War (Part 1)
Episode #8 - American Revolutionary War (Part 1) Welcome to FOUR Beers In!! The British are coming!!! Lol just kidding, it’s The United States of America’s 250th Birthday is coming!! Part one of two episodes celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. Roger and Matt dive into the origins of the American Revolution. The who, what, where, when, and why of how the revolution started, what key people were involved all while enjoying some good brews. This episode features two beer comparisons done by Roger and Matt. Have a listen! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): - D.G. Yuengling & Son - Yuengling Lager - Samuel Adams Brewery - Boston Lager - Samuel Adams Brewery - Alpine Spring Lager - Samuel Adams Brewery - Blackberry Wit - Lakefront Brewery - Honey Bock - Eagle Park Brewing - House Lights Helles Lager - Eagle Park Brewing - Maibock Lager - Eagle Park Brewing - Set List Hazy India Pale Ale If you are partaking along with us, great! Just please do it legally, safely, and responsibly. We sure do!
1 Jun 2026
Episode 7 - Julius Caesar
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Let's have a chat about a guy you probably heard of…the man, the myth, the legend…. GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR. One of the most famous people of all time that still has an impact on society today. He was the master of the battlefield, a strategic politician, and an advertising expert. He preserved his name and reputation so well that we are still talking about him 2,070 years and 78 days after his assassination! We did another side-by-side BEER COMPARISON! In accordance with past practice, those mystery beers have been omitted from the BOTD list, as you'll have to listen to find out! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Terrapin Beer Company - Hopsecutioner IPA -Terrapin Beer Company - Coastal Daydream - West Coast Style IPA -Third Space Brewing - Pretty Good - Amber (yes, that IS what it's called…) Leinenkugel's - Orange Shandy If you are partaking along with us, great! Just please do it legally, safely, and responsibly. We sure do!
15 May 2026
Episode 6 - Cold War Part II
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Today we are picking up where we left off with Episode 5 and talking about the Cold War some more. Join us as we talk about the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the fall of the Soviet Union, and much more! Matt also does the podcast's first ever BEER COMPARISON. Those mystery beers have been omitted from the BOTD list, as you'll have to listen to find out! The side-by-side comparison was a lot of fun, and we will definitely be mixing it up some more in future episodes. Beers Of the Day (BOTD): -Hop Yard Ale Works - Patio Pounder American Lager -Angry Orchard Hard Cider - Berry Bewitched -Sierra Nevada - Tropical Little Thing IPA - Hazy IPA -Indeed Brewing Company - Pistachio Green Ale Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
1 May 2026
Episode 5 - Cold War Part 1
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Let's learn about the Cold War today (with some humorous banter sprinkled in, of course). In this episode we will discuss the origins of the Cold War, why it was called that, nuclear weapons, and so much more. This will be a two-parter for sure. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Lakefront Brewery - Snake Chaser Irish Style Stout -Samuel Adams - Blueberry Lager -Hop Yard Ale Works - Patio Pounder American Lager -Hop Yard Ale Works - Kolsch 45 -New Glarus - Tailwagger Amber -Einstok - Icelandic Toasted Porter -Leinenkugel's - Summer Shandy -Miller High Life Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
15 Apr 2026
Episode 4 - Roman Legions
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Ruck marches. Standardized uniforms. Chain of Command. Team tactics. State of the art weaponry. Military dominance. Do these topics sound familiar? Yes! Are we talking about the US military? No! We are discussing the Roman Legions! Follow along as we talk about the strength and might behind one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Leinenkugel's - Berry Weiss -Athletic Brewing Company - Upside Down Golden Ale (NA) -Heineken 0.0 (NA) -Samuel Adams - Porch Rocker Lemon Raddler -Leinenkugel's - Honey Weiss Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
1 Apr 2026
Episode 3 - Vietnam - Part 1
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! Join us as we give an in-depth introduction to the Vietnam War. There's so much that we didn't talk about that we will have to do another episode or three. Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Great Lakes Brewing Company - Edmund Fitzgerald Porter -Leinenkugel's - Leinie Lodge Lime -Samuel Adams - Oktoberfest -New Glarus Brewing - Tailwagger Amber Ale -Miller - High Life -Leinenkugel's - Original Lager Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
1 Apr 2026
Episode 2 - Ukraine War - Part 1
Welcome to FOUR Beers In! In our second episode we will be discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine. I know what you're thinking, it's a pretty heavy and sensitive subject for only our second episode. But there's just too much developing and changing within warfare itself that we need to talk about. We're glad you could join us! Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Toppling Goliath - Fire, Skulls & Money -3 Floyds - Zombie Dust -Leinenkugel's - Tropical Hazy IPA -Yuengling - Lager Please drink responsibly. We sure do!
1 Apr 2026
Episode 1 - Gladiators
Episode 1 - Gladiators Welcome to FOUR Beers In, the podcast that you didn't know you needed. Matt and Roger discuss the Roman Empire and military history topics. We drink four beers each, hit record, then drink four more during the episode. Sounds great, right? Thank you for joining us for our first episode where we'll discuss our take on the Gladiator movies and draw real life comparisons. But more importantly, you get to know us a bit and what we're about. Each episode you will get to know us more and more. Pretty soon we'll all be best friends and do karate in the garage. Who knows? Beers Of The Day (BOTD): -Miller - High Life -Lagunitas - IPA -Leinenkugel's - Leinie Lodge Lime DISCLAIMER: This is our first ever recording from 2025. The sound quality, background noise, and general flow gets better with each episode. I promise. Thank you for your patience as we grow into this new hobby of ours! Also, if you choose to drink along with us, please do it in a legal, safe, and responsible manner. We sure do!
24 Feb 2026
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