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[Blowmax10]

No. The radio shows have some merit, but it's no fun picking through the drivel and BS to find actual words of brewing wisdom. And I have found the forums to be lacking in number of posts and quality of posts. People tend to spend too much time tossing disparaging comments instead of actually helping people learn about homebrewing.

If you could get the podcasts to focus on the actual topic of homebrewing AND be suitable to listen to in the car with the kids, then I'll think about supporting. Until then I'll probably just stick with the NPR of homebrewing radio.

You just listed all the reasons that I do donate to the BN

If all the shows were Justin reading from a technical manual about brewing then there is no way I would listen

If the show was PG-13 then it would loose its balls and where is the fun in that?

The BN is #1 for a reason - Quality shows that are also entertaining

I've got a friend at work that is 0% into brewing but loves hearing about the latest crazy Bitch update

I love that the Sunday session is pretty much a group of friends sitting around drinking beer and talking about beer

[Homercidal]

No. The radio shows have some merit, but it's no fun picking through the drivel and BS to find actual words of brewing wisdom. And I have found the forums to be lacking in number of posts and quality of posts. People tend to spend too much time tossing disparaging comments instead of actually helping people learn about homebrewing.

If you could get the podcasts to focus on the actual topic of homebrewing AND be suitable to listen to in the car with the kids, then I'll think about supporting. Until then I'll probably just stick with the NPR of homebrewing radio.

While you are definitely entitled to your own opinion, I notice that you have posted 7 times more than half of which do not have anything to do with helping people learn about homebrewing and the only topic you posted more than once in was the "I am a homebrewer" topic. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that you had a part in that and you are now all hurt that they didn't like your video. Part of being a homebrewer is also learning to accept criticism. None of us have made a perfect beer and none of us have made a perfect YouTube video. Yeah, the guys were a little harsh but some of their points were valid.

Besides Basic Brewing I haven't found any of the other shows to even be tolerable. They all have the same BS the only difference is the BN is funny. Oh yeah and they have better guests, broadcast live from the biggest beer events, more Ninkasi awards than any others, and by far more beer information than any of the other shows. If the session isn't for you listen to Brew Strong. If that doesn't give you words of brewing wisdom start your own show and maybe Jamil and John will learn stuff from you.

Well, I didn't really have any hand in the video. I was going to shoot some spots, but life got in the way and they never made it. But that is beside the point.

I came back here to take a look at the podcasts and see what's going on. Pretty much nothing. Very few posts and no info I don't get elsewhere. I don't post here helping others out, because I just generally don't care for the "extreme" attitude that pervades this forum. That's just me. I'm 40 yo and just a regular guy. I think this site is geared more towards younger men who still feel the need to pound their chest. That's my opinion, and I believe this thread was put here to get people's opinions? So the reason I don't post helping others, is that I don't hang out here.

As far as the brewcasts, it very well could be that I've listened to the Sunday Sessions most. Is that the only one where a bunch of people sit around being drunk? I honestly haven't checked all of them out enough to know which is which. I've had very good experiences with some show, especially the ones with guests who talk about brewing, and homebrewing. I'll try the other ones and see what they are like.

I like the comment about Jamil and John learning from me. Cute. I admit openly that I am no Jamil Z (sorry, JZ if I don't try to spell your last name correctly off the top of my head) or John Palmer. I highly respect them for their knowledge, experience, and dedication to the art and science of brewing. I will never be as talented as they are. I don't have the time or ambition to do what they do. I try to do the best I can with what I have. So please don't try to make it sound like I am arrogant towards the people who do these shows. In fact, I came back here trying to find which shows they were on, and which ones they were NOT on.

It's actually those guys and some others that drew me to the site. Again, if there are shows that feature them and other high-class people, then I'll check them out. As far as the Sunday Session, it's just not my thing.

Sorry if my comments were not taken well. I only gave my opinion, as I believed that this thread was set up for that purpose.

Cheers!

-Homer

[Homercidal]

No. The radio shows have some merit, but it's no fun picking through the drivel and BS to find actual words of brewing wisdom. And I have found the forums to be lacking in number of posts and quality of posts. People tend to spend too much time tossing disparaging comments instead of actually helping people learn about homebrewing.

If you could get the podcasts to focus on the actual topic of homebrewing AND be suitable to listen to in the car with the kids, then I'll think about supporting. Until then I'll probably just stick with the NPR of homebrewing radio.

You just listed all the reasons that I do donate to the BN

If all the shows were Justin reading from a technical manual about brewing then there is no way I would listen

If the show was PG-13 then it would loose its balls and where is the fun in that?

The BN is #1 for a reason - Quality shows that are also entertaining

I've got a friend at work that is 0% into brewing but loves hearing about the latest crazy Bitch update

I love that the Sunday session is pretty much a group of friends sitting around drinking beer and talking about beer

Yep, to each their own. I just don't care to listen to that. I'm here for the homebrewing knowledge. The entertainment for me is to hear some talented and knowledgeable people discussing homebrew. If it's funny and clever, then great and I do like that about the shows that I've heard with Jamil and John Palmer and some of the high-profile guests.

I just don't care if the show has "balls". It would be nice for me to be able to download and listen in the car when the kids are in there. That is very often when I have enough time to sit and listen for a bit. So maybe the Sunday Session is just not for me. Maybe one of the other shows is more suitable.

[Dubba_Brew]

It's actually those guys and some others that drew me to the site. Again, if there are shows that feature them and other high-class people, then I'll check them out. As far as the Sunday Session, it's just not my thing.

Not to tarnish the image you have of Jamil, but you do know that he is human and a member of the BN Army. That makes him high-class people... with a low-brow sense of humor on occasion. See the thing is... we all take our brewing seriously and we do try to help each other out on the forum - but if you want help, you have to ask and as in the right place. You need to get away from the Off Topic and Beer Radio forums. We also know that it's a hobby and a passion. Take it too seriously and you end up forgetting that, you too, used to probably like dick and fart jokes.

Give Brew Strong a good listening to and maybe some of the old Jamil Show episodes. You'll get some great brewing info, but remember that it's all about entertainment, so don't get too offended when JZ and Palmer start having a good time during an episode.

Cheers.

p.s. I donate to the BN for everything stated above: Dick and Fart Jokes, Brewing support from my fellow soldiers, Brew Strong, the Jamil Show, Can You Brew It and even.... that other show (see dick and fart joke reference above).

[Blowmax10]

It's actually those guys and some others that drew me to the site. Again, if there are shows that feature them and other high-class people, then I'll check them out. As far as the Sunday Session, it's just not my thing.

Not to tarnish the image you have of Jamil, but you do know that he is human and a member of the BN Army. That makes him high-class people... with a low-brow sense of humor on occasion. See the thing is... we all take our brewing seriously and we do try to help each other out on the forum - but if you want help, you have to ask and as in the right place. You need to get away from the Off Topic and Beer Radio forums. We also know that it's a hobby and a passion. Take it too seriously and you end up forgetting that, you too, used to probably like dick and fart jokes.

Give Brew Strong a good listening to and maybe some of the old Jamil Show episodes. You'll get some great brewing info, but remember that it's all about entertainment, so don't get too offended when JZ and Palmer start having a good time during an episode.

Cheers.

p.s. I donate to the BN for everything stated above: Dick and Fart Jokes, Brewing support from my fellow soldiers, Brew Strong, the Jamil Show, Can You Brew It and even.... that other show (see dick and fart joke reference above).

a-men brother

That is what it is about, the dick and fart jokes

The BN is not a mainstream show that has to conform to the post Janet Jackson media censorship. If you don't like the jokes then the solution is easy -DON'T LISTEN

no one is forcing you to listen - you don't like fart jokes then fine. Listen to another show!!!

[linuxelf]

No. The radio shows have some merit, but it's no fun picking through the drivel and BS to find actual words of brewing wisdom. And I have found the forums to be lacking in number of posts and quality of posts. People tend to spend too much time tossing disparaging comments instead of actually helping people learn about homebrewing.

If you could get the podcasts to focus on the actual topic of homebrewing AND be suitable to listen to in the car with the kids, then I'll think about supporting. Until then I'll probably just stick with the NPR of homebrewing radio.

I'll agree with you that the Session and . . . that other show... certainly aren't suitable for children, but I find them to be fun to listen to, and more fun to participate in with the chat room. However, I can't agree with you at all about the quality of the posts. I've never seen any legitimate brewing question go unanswered on these forums. There is a LOT of brewing knowledge and experience here.

BTW, though BeerPal will probably disagree, I'd hardly call NPR suitable for children.

[Homercidal]

No. The radio shows have some merit, but it's no fun picking through the drivel and BS to find actual words of brewing wisdom. And I have found the forums to be lacking in number of posts and quality of posts. People tend to spend too much time tossing disparaging comments instead of actually helping people learn about homebrewing.

If you could get the podcasts to focus on the actual topic of homebrewing AND be suitable to listen to in the car with the kids, then I'll think about supporting. Until then I'll probably just stick with the NPR of homebrewing radio.

I'll agree with you that the Session and . . . that other show... certainly aren't suitable for children, but I find them to be fun to listen to, and more fun to participate in with the chat room. However, I can't agree with you at all about the quality of the posts. I've never seen any legitimate brewing question go unanswered on these forums. There is a LOT of brewing knowledge and experience here.

BTW, though BeerPal will probably disagree, I'd hardly call NPR suitable for children.

You very well could be right, but the whole "BN ARMY" attitude is a turn-off for me. It's like, "We're coming down your street to teach you Homebrewing, muthafuckas!" Kind of hard to put into words, but I think the point gets across.

I know a guy who I very much respect for his homebrewing, and he hangs out here. I came in to check it out a while back and just found it wasn't to my liking. No worries. Different strokes for different folks.

[Blowmax10]

You very well could be right, but the whole "BN ARMY" attitude is a turn-off for me. It's like, "We're coming down your street to teach you Homebrewing, muthafuckas!" Kind of hard to put into words, but I think the point gets across.

I know a guy who I very much respect for his homebrewing, and he hangs out here. I came in to check it out a while back and just found it wasn't to my liking. No worries. Different strokes for different folks.

I think that is what we are telling you

If you don't like it that fine don't listen - but obviously the BN is doing something right to have such dedicated listeners at its disposal

You don't have to be part of the army if you don't want to - this is a completely voluntary force

Steven Thompson
Ranger
BN Army