About this episode
The episode discusses the decline of Schlitz beer, the significance of National American Red Cross Founder's Day, and trends in sleep optimization.
Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 558 No Schlitz! NATIONAL DAY: National American Red Cross Founder's Day recognizes Clara Barton and the humanitarian organization she launched in 1881. BIRTHDAY: Mr. T (Still Living) — Actor, wrestler, and permanent symbol of 1980s toughness. Best known for The A-Team and Rocky III, he somehow turned gold chains, mohawks, and yelling into a career that still works almost 50 years later. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1927 — Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic, landing in Paris after flying more than 33 hours alone in the Spirit of St. Louis. --- NO SCHLITZ! One of America’s oldest beer brands is reportedly disappearing after 177 years as Schlitz production quietly winds down. Once one of the biggest names in American beer, the Milwaukee classic struggled to compete in the modern craft beer era and changing consumer tastes. Another legacy American brand appears headed for the nostalgia shelf alongside payphones and ashtrays at McDonald’s. --- SLEEP CHIC A…
People in this episode
Host: Bruce Magee
Topics covered
- beer industry
- craft beer
- American history
- sleep optimization
- consumer trends
Keywords
- Schlitz
- beer
- Clara Barton
- Mr. T
- sleep optimization
- craft beer
- American history
Sponsors
Colokum Craft Coffee
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Red Cross, Schlitz, Boomer Bunker, Kickstarter
Books & works: The A-Team, Rocky III
Places: Milwaukee
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