November 6, 2009
Exploring Manchester Masonry
I was humming the song from the “Stonecutters” episode of “The Simpsons” as Dandy Rob and I ascended the marble staircase to the top floor of the Manchester Masonic Temple.
As discussed in episode #18, we were at the Masonic Temple ostensibly to attend a micro-brew tasting fundraiser for a local nonprofit. And while Dandy Rob and I were certainly attracted by the beer, on this night I think we were both much more interested in the mysteries of the Masons. And as luck would have, the Masons were in a mood to share, if not their secrets, than at least their ornate Victorian-esque temple.
Serving as tour guides were these two Masons dressed up in their finest:
November 6, 2009
Dandy Scotch Brawlers #18
On a very special episode of the Dandy Scotch Brawlers, we cast aside whiskey for a bottle of Sam Adams “Utopias,” a bottle of beer that retails for $150 and is 25% ABV. Topics also include Masonry, Manchester elections and we pledge to make some bacon infused bourbon.
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October 28, 2009
Busty frauleins and cheese curds: Greetings from Milwaukee
While the rest of the Dandy Scotch Brawlers were busy recording episode 17 recently, I was, alas, in Milwaukee on business. But lest any listeners think I was avoiding my bi-weekly responsibility to get snockered and otherwise abuse my body, I submit the following photographic evidence documenting said abuse:
A city with German roots, Milwaukee has a number of establishments that serve beer in steins. While at the Old German Beer Hall — “Where every day is Octoberfest” — I drank this full liter (appx. 34 ounces, or slightly more than two pints) of Hofbräu Dunkel, a delicious dark Bavarian concoction served by this busty fraulein:
October 24, 2009
EXPLODO!
Watching Transformers 2. The only film where you get to hear somebody shout “Yay! Here come the Jordanians!”
Important lessons to follow
October 23, 2009
Dandy Scotch Brawlers #17
On this episode of the Dandy Scotch Brawlers, Kelly fills in for Dandy Will, while we discuss Marge Simpson’s debut in Playboy, ruminate on the eternal question of who would win in sword fight: Connor McCloud or Qui-Gon Jinn and we gloat over our new status as Google Wave testers. The drink: Auchentoshan Scotch.
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Yummers
October 9, 2009
Dandy Scotch Brawlers #16
September 24, 2009
DSB 15, “The Legend Continues”
Who knew Japanese whiskey was made of magic? Dandy Will brought a bottle back from recent travels. The Brawlers started it at the beginning of Episode 14 and, here in 15, are still feeling the effects. Enjoy the second special part of this special two-part DSB special. get it on itunes or download it here
September 16, 2009
Japan’s computerized toilets and other waste disposal wonders
I knew the West was done for when my wife emerged from a bathroom at Tokyo’s Narita Airport and described a toilet technology so advanced as to make me ready to bow down to our Asian masters the moment they decide it’s worth their while to conquer us.
As referenced in episode #14, I give you the future:
September 15, 2009
In the land of “Herro” Kitty
Travel is often fatal to stereotypes. Occasionally, however, travel confirms them. Case in point: Japan’s love of all things Hello Kitty.
As I noted in episode #14, the Japanese fascination with Hello Kitty is nothing short of a national obsession. During my brief sojourn to the Land of the Rising Sun earlier this month I don’t think a day went by when I did not cross paths with some form of Hello Kitty. Indeed, in the trendy Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo, Hello Kitty could not be avoided. I finally gave in:
