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40 Years and 40 Beers

40 Years and 40 Beers

By: Bob Bain and Joe Massi
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40 Years 40 Beers is a pop culture podcast where 2 lifelong friends from Southwest Philly trade stories, hot takes, and deep dives over cold drinks. From movies and TV to nostalgia, music, and the absurdity of adult life — nothing's off limits. Expect real talk, ridiculous tangents, and surprising insight — whether we’re dissecting The Sopranos, praising Back to the Future, or debating why Batman isn’t really a superhero. 🎬 Movies. 🎧 Music. 📺 TV. 🍻 Chaos. New episodes every two weeks.Bob Bain and Joe Massi Art
Episodes
  • Episode 31 - Tupac Shakur: From “Brenda’s Got a Baby” to Makaveli (The 7 Day Theory) — Music, Movies & Legacy
    Jan 13 2026

    Joe Massi and Bobby kick off their Musical Icons series with a deep dive into Tupac Shakur, from the impact of “Brenda’s Got a Baby” in 1991 to the Death Row era and Makaveli’s The 7 Day Theory. They cover Pac’s albums, acting career (Juice, Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Gridlock’d), creative process, and why his legacy still dominates hip-hop decades later.


    Tupac, 2Pac, Makaveli, The Don Killuminati, The 7 Day Theory, All Eyez on Me, Me Against the World, 2Pacalypse Now, Brenda’s Got a Baby, Dear Mama, California Love, Digital Underground, Shock G, Death Row Records, Suge Knight, Interscope, Juice, Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Gridlock’d, Gang Related, Hip Hop History, 90s Rap, Music Icons

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    52 mins
  • DMX: Woodstock ’99, Ruff Ryders, and Two Classics in 7 Months
    Dec 24 2025

    DMX wasn’t just a rapper — he was a moment.


    On his birthday, we break down his rise with Ruff Ryders, the chaos and dominance of Woodstock ’99, and how he released two undeniable classics in just seven months.


    We talk Swizz Beatz, Def Jam, the Hard Knock Life Tour, and the pressure DMX put on everyone around him — including Jay-Z — simply by existing.


    This isn’t a recap. It’s a conversation about impact, competition, and why DMX still matters.


    DMX, Ruff Ryders, Woodstock 99, Def Jam, Swizz Beatz, Jay Z, 90s hip hop, hip hop history


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    30 mins
  • How Dungeons & Dragons Shaped Stranger Things (Mind Flayer, Eddie & More)
    Dec 18 2025

    Chad Repko explains how Dungeons & Dragons didn’t just inspire Stranger Things — it defines it.

    In this video, we break down the origin and core basics of Dungeons & Dragons, how the game was created in the 1970s, and why it became the perfect storytelling backbone for Stranger Things.

    We connect the dots between classic D&D lore and the show’s biggest elements — including the Mind Flayer, Vecna, and how Eddie Munson is a clear nod to Iron Maiden’s Eddie mascot.

    If you’ve ever wondered why the kids name monsters the way they do — or why D&D fits this universe so perfectly — this is the missing context.

    Whether you’re new to D&D or just want to understand the deeper parallels in Stranger Things, this is the quick, no-nonsense breakdown.

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    5 mins
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