Pints And Politics

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Season 3, Episode 5 THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: this episode of Pints & Politics cracks open a Dirty Bastard Scotch Style Ale from Founders Brewing and dives into the latest round of South Carolina political chaos, from the State House soap opera to the backroom maneuvering you’re not supposed to hear about.join us as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions break down who’s really calling the shots this session, We'll have special guest SC House Rep Greg Ford of District 98 in Dorchester on to discuss hemp legislation. We'll also discuss why some “family values” politicians suddenly love big government when it helps their friends, and how local races are quietly setting the stage for 2026—between sips of Dirty Bastard and a few well‑earned eye rolls. You’ll get plenty of straight talk, some sharp elbows, and just enough policy detail to make you dangerous at your next happy hour.This week’s featured pint is Dirty Bastard, a Scotch Style Ale from Founders Brewing, a malty, high‑gravity bruiser that pairs perfectly with a long night of calling out political nonsense.

This week SC House Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a Carolina Blonde Ale from Foothills Brewing and discuss Gov. McMasters 10th State of the State address, big project change orders, passing the Protecting Girl's Spaces bill, what is fair compensation, abitrage, judicial selection. As always thanks to our sponsor Comer distributing in Rock Hill SC. Produced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us this week as SC House Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions weather the ice storm with a pint of Modelo Negra from our sponsor Comer Distributing. This weeks topics after we discuss the many accolades of Guff include, the parental rights and protecting girls spaces debate of the past week at the state house, Sessions battle with PBMs and medical billing, protecting children online, and the upcoming week at the statehouse.

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions discuss eating bananas, sentencing of founding member of the sc freedom party RJ May, protecting women and girls, cutting regulations, parental rights, closed primaries and more. This weeks pint is a first from DuClaw Brewing in NJ a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Porter called Sweet Baby Banana! As always thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill. Produced by Tad Atkinson

Join us for the 1st episode of 2026 as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions get ready to head back to Columbia and enjoy a pint of A LITTLE SUMPIN' SUMPIN' SMOOTH AND SILKY IPA by Lagunitas in Petaluma, CA. While we had a clear outline of discussion topics, we basically made it through the first section...upcoming bills for the session. We touched on Infrastructure, DOT, Insurance Reform, Tort reform, Med mal, DUI penalties, Parental rights, and more. Join us as we start the session and look out for our Mid week sips starting this week. As always thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill SC.

Join us this week as SC House Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions hold a no money wagered fantasy draft as applied to the pre-filed legislation for the upcoming session. The Main Event: JMSC reform, the Firestarter: Girls safety(safe spaces), , Doomsday Prepper: Chem trails hmmm...., Palette Cleanser: I love you sign language symbol for the state.This week we enjoy a pint of PLUFF MUDD PORTER from Holy City Brewing

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy our annual holiday pint of CHRISTMAS COOKIE Winter Amber from Sycamore Brewing and dive into the week in review which was busy for both Reps. starting with Guffey back in DC for ALEC and potential further use of Gavin's law as a model bill, Heath on DOT ad hoc and telling us about some of the craziness that is billing in healthcare in SC. Of course we talk Carolina and Clemson football among other college football, we also look under the hood at upcoming pre-file bills.

This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions discuss an ethical dilemma and catch everyone up on what's been going on the last two weeks. This weeks topics include Legislative night sponsored by our sponsor Comer Distributing, Hemp drinks, fund raising, movie screenings, big tech, healthcare shortages, DJJ and much more. This weeks beverage is Back 9 by Slow Play Brewing in Rock Hill.Sponsored by: Comer DistributingProduced by: Tad Atkinson0:00 Intro2:50 Week In Review3:10 Hemp Drinks8:20 Fund Raising Session9:29 Pot Shots10:22 Screening 'Can't Look Away'11:40 Roblox and other games16:40 Straight Talk about Healthcare Shortages20:30 DJJ Ad Hoc28:00 York Tech34:00 DC Tech39:25 Dam Duke40:46 NCSL- AI Task Force45:25 Desk Mates46:50 THE GAMBLER1:05:10 Football Picks

Join us this week as SC House Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy another fine selection from NoDa Brewing, SLURP SURFIN and opine on the past few weeks. In this episode we hear about Guffey's speaking engagements and Heath participates in a healthcare panel while simultaneously becoming the Ad Hoc champion of the state house. Upcoming open seats in the House and an upcoming fundraiser for Rep. Sessions this week.As always thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us for Episode 69 as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a fall inspired GORDGEOUS PUMPKIN ALE from NoDa Brewing and review the activities of the past few weeks. Guffey traveled from Orlando to Chicago for an event with Google, Heath writes a Hemp inspired Op Ed, Judicial reform prefile press release, and a lot more.Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing Produced by: Tad Atkinson

This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions opine over a bottle of CLAWHAMMER OKTOBERFEST from Highland Brewing just in time for this beautiful fall weather. Topics this week include the SC Freedom Caucus Founder RJ May pleads guilty to pedo charges, how early the upcoming election cycle is heating up, a segment we call Cuture Sessions, Hootie & the Blowfish, the fundraiser for Less Than 3 Foundation Shuckin' For A Cause, and a fashion review of Guffey.As always thanks to our loyal sponsor for astonishingly still supporting us: Comer Distributing in Rock Hill, SC.Tickets or donations for Shuckin' For A Cause can be purchased at: Lessthan3sc.org

This week SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of Jalapeno Pale Ale from Birdsong Brewing and discuss a few topics of current interest lately. Topics include Founder of the SC FREEDOM CAUCUS RJ May pleads guilty to filth, more troubling CSAM news from the low country, the upcoming Oyster Roast fundraiser for Less Than 3 foundation,...and football. Rep Sessions travels to South Carolina's premiere institute of higher education 'THEE USC' to the Social Media Lab to welcome special guest Chairman of THE Board Of Trustees Thad Westbrook to talk about the current environment on campus across the nation as it relates to free speech. 0:00 Intro8:19 SC FC Founder RJ Pleads Guilty14:20 Gosnell15:18 Guffey shares CSAM stats27:00 Shuckin Roast for Less than 328:35 Thad Westbrook Free Speech On Campus55:16 Football1:00:57 Wrap up

Join us this week as SC House Reps. Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions enjoy a pint of CranBerry Cozy Sour Ale from Birdsong Brewing and discuss the tragic week in review after the Charlie Kirk political assassination, the senseless murder of a Ukranian immigant in soft on crime Charlotte, the not so conservative side of Clemson, and football.Thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing in Rock Hill SCProduced by Tad Atkinson0:00 Intro1:30 Week In Review17:00 Charlotte has a murder problem22:03 Clemson32:12 Football33:30 Wagerin'40:50 Football Pick'em

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions enjoy a summer choice this week, Luau from Terrapin Beer Co., and catch up on the last two weeks in SC Politics included the breaking news out of DC from project Veritas as it relates to SC Freedom Caucus co-founder RJ May, some assembly resignations, some controversy out of the low country and the upcoming races in SC Politics.As always thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing.0:00 Intro3:30 NCSC23:54 SC Politics24:00 SC Freedom Caucus Founder RJ May 33:40 Sen. Roger Nutt Resignation37:21 Leber Chronicles48:24 SC Political Races55:30 Wrap up

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions review a pint of Tropicalia IPA from Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and discuss the week that was, the race for Governor, some regulations we hold deer, and upcoming issues. As always thanks to Comer Distributing for sponsoring us.0:00 Intro2:00 Week In Review10:04 What's going on in RX23:39 The Race for Governor36:01:22 Bridge Collapse (they almost saved us)39:49:00 Democratic Governor Candidates45:18:00 Oh deer46:28:00 Issues Possible52:53:12 Gambling on University Funding1:11:38 Wrap upProduced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us this week as we discuss the disgusting trials of SC Freedom Caucus Founder RJ May and the lawsuit brought by our very own York County Senator Wes Climer against the Senate for voting for a pay raise for sitting members. As always we thank our sponsor Comer Distributing for supplying a few pints of SIC EM SOUR by Snafu Brewing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us for this years Sine Die episode as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions welcome special guest Speaker Of The House Murrell Smith for this Sine Die episode as we are hosted at the Beverage Laboratory at the USC College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management. We also welcome State director of AFP Candace Carroll to discuss tax reform, and Chair of the Education & Public Works Committee Rep Shannon Erickson to discuss the School Choice Bill.As Always thanks to our sponsor Comer Distributing.Produced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey and Heath Sessions discuss the week that was SC politics over a skinny seltzer 'AGUAS FRESCAS' from Modelo. This week we get into committee work from LCI and 3M, the impeachment hearings for Treasurer Loftis, School Choice quorum, Ending Earmarks, Pay increase, graduation letters, the end of session wrap up, and the tactics of the transplants that have gone so far right...they're left.Thanks to our title sponsor Comer DistributingProduced by: Tad Atkinson

Join us this week as SC Reps Brandon Guffey & Heath Sessions review a pint of Highland Brewing's Seasonal Cerveza Lime Lager and opine about the week that was SC Politics. Thanks to our title Sponsor Comer Distributing.Procuced by: Tad Atkinson