The Beat Down Show - Episode 18 Char-tharsis

Todd Tobias joined C-Note for a little Char-tharsis therapy session.

Our first episode of the year is our emotional evacuation of losing the pro football team ... our Char-tharsis, if you will. But even if you won't, local historian Todd Tobias chimes in and helps give us perspective on how to deal with post-pro football traumatic disorder PPFTD. Is that a real thing? Maybe, but #BDS 18 is the first step to progress.

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 17

Roadies C-Note and Chris Saur get suckered
into moving McCoolin's drum kit.

Civil unrest, trucks flying off embankments, and election scandals! OK, maybe no scandals, but in our latest episode we try to find a balance between the bad (see above) and all the good (SD Beer Week, Aztecs football, live music) happening here in America's Finest City. Our old pal Chris Saur swings by to keep the conversation moving. Most importantly, we weigh in on Measure C, the Chargers stadium initiative, and you might be surprised which way we're voting. Keepin' the Beat on #BDS17.

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 16

C-Note flexes his technical skills

On this episode, C-Note has the lowdown on legalizing the stickiest of the icky, Aztecs football's rise to prominence, and why Padres GM A.J. Preller should pack his bags for good. Oh, and a Poway reference for good measure. Grab a Beat Down and hold on tight!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 15

Official show guard dog, Bartok, protects our intrepid host

Grab an ice cold Beat Down! Our topics include the great SD Bicycle vs. Car Debate, horse tragedy at Del Mar and the summer/fall concert rundown. Also, some rookie holdout from the home football team catches the ire of our host. It's all here on Ep. 15, Beat Downers.

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 14

Shawn Rohlf & C-Note get loose

We get country, we get punk rock. Musician Shawn Rohlf rocks the show and we "touch 'em all," as Dick Enberg would say. Great interview with amazing local musician and he plays a couple songs. A Beat Down never sounded so good.

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 13

From the left: Andy Beetley-Hagler, C-Note, and Chris Saur

Never have there been a bigger collection of chuckers in one room. On our 13th episode we catch up with our pals ABH & Chris Saur, unabashed SF Giants fans, and we chuck around all kinds of topics. Our All Star Game recap is thorough as is our on-air beer tasting. It's our most hearty Beat Down yet ... 100% Grade A Chuck!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 12

Bernie from the Burgh and C-Note col' chillin'

Bernie from the 'Burgh joins the Beat Down Show to lend his transplanted perspective on Episode 12. We discuss the upcoming All-Star Game, Google's approach to SD, and the most tortured pro sports city in America. But it wouldn't be a true Beat Down unless we sapped some kind local brew. Slainte!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 11

C-Note Rips the Mic

Hop aboard the all-terrain vehicle known as The Beat Down Show! This episode has us navigating the homeless problem in town, the recent Trump visit and the national anthem snafu at the Padres game. C-Note also winds through recent concert action and delves into some great local craft brews while celebrating SD's haul in the World Beer Cup. We offer congrats to the San Diego product who will be the next Lakers head coach and we'll avoid those long San Diego commutes to arrive safely at your destination. Buckle up, Beatdowners!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode X

The Fight for $15. A Hornblower Crash. Sea World stops the breeding of Orcas. We go all over the map as pal Nickelodeon Gladden stops by for our 10th outing on the SS Beat Down. Baseball season is upon us and we wonder if the Padres can make some noise. Find out which quality brews are delighting our palettes. Plus, we tell two of San Diego's most influential people to hit the bricks during our Beat Down List segment. Screw your meds, it's time for your Beat Down!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 9

Danimal and C-Note kick it at Studio Ice-9

Another San Diego brewery sells out! We get down to brass tacks in Episode 9 and we are joined by special guest and North Park Pizza Man, The Danimal. The lineup for SoNo Fest is out and we dissect it with a fine tooth comb. Hilarity ensues as we break it on down and build it back up. Praise Jah!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 8

C-Word and Jay Biddy

We delve into San Diego Beer Week in Episode 8 and discuss the Bankers Hill sniper. The Padres hire a new manager, the Chargers lose again and Aztecs hoops is here just in time. We also recap the Halloween Spooktacular and special guest host Jay Biddy hips us to some local hip-hop. Get in line for a Shamu-sized Beat Down.

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 7

C-Note with Brandon Hernandez

Think you know craft beer? The Beat Down Show does. Thanks to our friend Brandon Hernandez, San Diego's beer journal of record and Marketing Manager for local shop AleSmith Brewing Co., we get an ed-brew-cation! This guest interview is easily our most informative and heartfelt. A can't-miss local Halloween music show tops the charts of our music segment. Episode 7 also examines the newly renamed portion of I-15 after the late, legendary Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn, we opine about SDPD body cameras, our sports muscle is flexed as usual, and we recommend not bitching about menu prices at restaurants and bars. Take your Beat Down like a human!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 6

We keep on bringin' the Beat Down! On this episode we break down the sporting scene in SD, meaning Chargers, Aztecs, a post-mortem on the Padres, and now Gulls hockey mania. Good beer gets recognized, too. Also, Startenders get put on notice, and can a brotha get a courtesy flush? Hilarity ensues on this Beat Down!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 5

We kick into high gear as our pal Cody Rasco sits in on Episode 5. We highlight the excellent fall staples that are Tour De Fat and Adams Ave. Street Fair. Like a one-timer from the blue line, we fire off some puck talk with San Diego Gulls play-by-play voice, Craig Elsten, a veteran local broadcaster. We wrap things up by letting you know which local brewer made our Beat Down List. You've earned yourself a fresh Beat Down, haven't you?

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 4

After a summer-long hibernation, the Beat Down Show returns with Episode 4. We catch up on what's happening around San Diego including the potential City Heights streetscape sign, I-94 expansion, and Hillcrest bike lanes, among other stuff. In the sporting world, we talk college football, Chargers, Padres, and the Final Countdown begins until Gulls hockey! Our guest, Chef Billy Gilchriest, enlightens us about epicurean delights, and C-Note reveals a tremendous East Coast craft beer he tried while on vacation. We also feature some music from local blues rock crooner Jimmy Ruelas. We're back and handing out Beat Downs!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode 3

We score a big-time get on Episode 3. How many local, grass-roots, independently produced podcasts get NBA players to make a guest cameo? The Beat Down Show does. Milwaukee Bucks swingman and San Diego product Jared Dudley joins us for a quickie on his recent trip back to the hometown. We break down more on the Chargers' stadium situation and the big moves made by the Padres recently (sayonara, Buddy Black). A new concert review segment will debut featuring local band Bangladesh, and a San Diego institution, "The Del Mar Fair," as it used to be known, makes it onto The Beat Down List. Catch your third Beat Down!

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The Beat Down Show - Episode Two

C-Note and Peter Graves discover enlightenment.

Somehow they let us do another one! Episode 2 of The Beat Down Show finds us discussing the sale of the local fishwrap, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and what it means for local news coverage. San Diego's new bike-sharing program comes under fire and we have a very thoughtful Chargers stadium update. There's a new team entering the San Diego sporting landscape that we're excited about. On the local music scene, Peter Graves joins us for a very insightful and poignant interview to discuss his local bands and the other hats he wears around town. Don't miss our craft beer segment, our discussion on abolishing restaurant tipping, and of course, this week's Beat Down List (hint: Orange County won't like this one). 

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The Beat Down Show - Inaugural Episode

Cornelious with CityBeat music editor Jeff Terich.

We launch our inaugural episode with talk about the Chargers stadium mess, the inconsistent Padres, and the drought. We interview San Diego CityBeat music editor Jeff Terich about the local scene. J-Dub reviews a classic film, we give some restaurant etiquette, as well as a craft beer review. We announce our signature piece, The Beat Down List.

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