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Doug and Eric are back with their trusty comic guru Carl to break down all of the DC comics announcements from San Diego Comic Con 2018. It’s a dark time for our heroes because these die-hard DC fan boys are fit to be tied with a golden lasso over this year’s news. Sit back, plug in, and check out these alpha nerds as they shred the Aquaman trailer into chum, dam up the shit creek on the DC streaming service, and lament about what could have been for Captain Marv.... Ahem, I mean Shazam. Stay tuned for the closing credits when Carl and Doug unleash the mayhem in their battle over the ecological sustainability of Godzilla. (Spoiler alert: Carl can be such an asshole.)

In this episode, we also rate:

Boston Beer Company's Sam '76 - 4.7% ABV, 12 IBU : Doug 4.25/5

Cigar City Brewing's Guayabera Citra Pale Ale - 5.5% ABV, 50 IBU : Eric 3.75/5

Carl's Homemade Summer Beer - ~14% ABV, 10 IBU : Carl 5/5

See complete reviews for all of our beers on Untappd

Ever wondered what makes an ale vs a lager? This Popular Science article has the hot skinny

This week on Wicked Ahch-Tuna: Master angler Skywalker breaks convention (and the Internet) with his patented pole-vaulting spear fishing technique. Mary Poppins makes her first appearance in the Disney Meta Cinematic Universe. Doug, Eric and Nikki roll the golden dice with opinions on The Last Jedi that'll curl your lazersword.

Beer ratings now on Untappd! https://untappd.com/user/TapInGeekOut Ballast Point Brewing Company's Peanut Butter Victory at Sea: 10% ABV, 68 IBU Nikki 3.8/5, Eric 3/5, Doug 4/5

Thanks to Michael T. Scott for the flawless intro, and Happy Birthday to Ryan Kirley!

SPOILER ALERT!!! Doug, Eric, and Tyler examine Wonder Woman, DC's latest (and certainly greatest) entry to their cinematic universe. This picture finally manages to capture what we love most about our DC characters, and is now worthy of being included in the dialog of great superhero movies alongside Marvel's. Do yourself a huge favor and see the movie before listening!

The Challenged are Chugging: Uinta Brewing's Farmside Saison - 5.6% ABV, 14 IBU, 5.0 SRM: Eric & Doug 4/5 Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company's Big Eddy Royal Nektar - 9.5% ABV, 12 IBU: Tyler 4.2/5

Doug & Eric lead with acknowledgment of the tragic news of Chris Cornell, and the no-so-tragic complaints of our butt-hurt President. We give early thoughts on several major series launches on the fall television docket before diving into Eric's meaty review of Injustice 2. Rounding out this episode are two huge gaming announcements before your hosts whip out their playlists to see how they compare.

The Challenged are Chugging: Ballast Point Limited Release Unfiltered Sculpin Extra-Hopped IPA - 7.0% ABV, 37 IBU: Doug 4.2/5 Boulder Beer Company's Hola Maria Mexican-Style Ale - 5.2% ABV, 15 IBU: Eric 1.8/5

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The Regulators livestream June 10th at 11am on the Bitfaced Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/bitfacedgames

The second episode from our Great American Beer Festival coverage is a story of big hearts and bold brews. Parleaux Beer Lab's founder Eric Jensen joined us for a deep dive into the science of his craft, infused with an unmistakable affection for the people and culture of New Orleans.