Category: 2 Beers In- Austin

We stay away from politics and pop culture.
Brett Weaver and Monica Ballard enjoy libations and talk about positive news stories.
Friends and patrons chime in with their stories too!
Because all the best conversations start 2 Beers in!

Kids, Drugs, and the Ocean- EP431Kids, Drugs, and the Ocean- EP431

Sea lion ‘camera crews’ capture new footage of ocean floor | ScienceChildren to be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online | Education | The Guardian2,000-Year-old Roman Mosaic Floor Decorated with Sea Creatures Discovered in EnglandNew 'smart insulin' can transform type 1

Death, Legos, and People Who Don’t Hear So Good – EP429Death, Legos, and People Who Don’t Hear So Good – EP429

The bid to ensure that no one dies alone - Positive News How LEGO Is Being Used to Reduce Stress, Combat Childhood Trauma, and Manage PTSD Tea, tuk-tuks and homestays: How this 300 km walking trail is empowering the women of Sri Lanka | Euronews

Twisters, Diamonds, Poots and Pooches – EP428Twisters, Diamonds, Poots and Pooches – EP428

When Tornado Interrupts Wedding They Had First Dance in Basement Shelter: ‘Restored my faith in humanity’ Indebted Indian Laborer Finds Life-Changing $100,000 Diamond Armed with Backpacks of Seeds, Local Pooches Enlisted to Help Rewild Urban Nature Reserve Trees Reveal Climate Surprise: Bark Removes Methane from

Fish, Books and Museums of Cheese. – EP427Fish, Books and Museums of Cheese. – EP427

Salmon Return to the Heart of UK for First Time in 100 YearsGen Z and Millennials are putting their own spin on book clubs | CNN Business.First Ever Cheese Museum Opens in ParisSenior Lands Modeling Career at 70Closing Song - All Night Long - Jacob

Dogs and Cats Livin… and Old People Sports – EP426Dogs and Cats Livin… and Old People Sports – EP426

One of world’s rarest cats no longer endangered - conservation agency'Relaxed' Northampton dog sleeps through his 40th blood donationThese drone projects are saving lives and protecting nature‘Walking soccer’ trend in Spain keeps people of all ages in the game - Positive NewsClosing Song - Key

Tossing Cats and Being Cool – EP425Tossing Cats and Being Cool – EP425

Watch This Bridesmaid Go All Out To Prove Why The Cat Toss Is the Best Wedding TraditionSpent coffee grounds could make concrete stronger | CNNNo fireworks July 4th? Why drones will dazzle the sky4 Frugal Methods to Cool Down Without A/C This SummerClosing Song -

People in transportation and the environment but in Hutto! – EP424People in transportation and the environment but in Hutto! – EP424

83-year-old Becomes Oldest Person To Sail Solo Across The Pacific Passenger Lands Plane After Pilot Becomes Incapacitated Man With Unyielding Depression Starts Picking Up Litter Governor Issues Largest Ever Pardon of US Cannabis Convictions with 175K Marylanders Getting Clemency (goodnewsnetwork.org) Closing Song - Sausalito Summernight

Books and a lack of murder – EP423Books and a lack of murder – EP423

What’s this about crime? What did games look like a thousand years ago? And what’s this about a history teacher changing the narrative? And how cool are librarians, right?

Christmas and Pandas – EP422Christmas and Pandas – EP422

Alaskan Inventor is 3D Printing Tidal Power Generators for Houseboats: Just Drop Anchor and Power On10 Places Perfect for Remote Workers–And Some Will Pay You Thousands to Move ThereMeet Bao Li and Qing Bao–the National Zoo’s Returning Pandas After a Panda-less Year in D.C.First Human

Aw… Chris Martin! – EP421Aw… Chris Martin! – EP421

Firefighter gives Martha the dog a home after owner's deathViral Act Of Kindness Inspires Pajama Donation For Entire School'I Was In Awe': School Recognizes 6th Grader For Act Of Compassion During RaceColdplay singer Chris Martin helps drive woman to Big WeekendSONG: Hotel - Half Moon

You cool? – 420You cool? – 420

DOJ Proposes Rescheduling Marijuana, But the Outlook for Finalization Is Hazy | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLPSeattle Judges Finally Throw Out 15 Years Worth of Marijuana ConvictionsStudies Link Marijuana Legalization to All Sorts of Positive Public Health OutcomesCannabis-Fed Chickens May Cut Antibiotic UseSONG: Wildwood

Who Are These People? – 419Who Are These People? – 419

 Scientists develop method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate | Food | The GuardianPreschool Teacher Becomes Lifesaver For Former StudentMatthew Whitaker: Meet the blind piano player who's so good, scientists are studying him - 60 Minutes - CBS NewsAt 98, Dick Van Dyke Is Still

Ach! Fàilte gu Two Beer In! – 418Ach! Fàilte gu Two Beer In! – 418

Five ways to bring more awe into your life - Positive News ‘Old age’ Starts Later Than Ever in the Eye of the Beholder And in Yourself, Study Reveals Stranger Covers $112 Tab For Unclaimed Pizza Order At Local Shop (sunnyskyz.com) Woman Accidentally Orders Scottish

Land Use and the Arts!- 417Land Use and the Arts!- 417

Developers Offered a Texas Family Millions for Their Land. They Chose to Make It a Park Instead. Teen Boy Translating Ancient Texts Turned a 4,000-Year-old Scribe From Egypt into Advice for Modern Age Light Show in the Night Sky May Not be Over as Jaw-Dropping

This one is People Centric – 416This one is People Centric – 416

14-Year-old Grabs Wheel of His School Bus After Driver Passes Out with Foot on the GasThousands Volunteer to Help Jane Austen Museum Solve Mystery of ‘Spidery’ Script in Brother’s BiographyMeet the Street Librarian Changing the Lives of Baltimore Youth and BeyondRetired Teacher ‘Jumps for Joy’

Let’s go with Earth Day – EP415Let’s go with Earth Day – EP415

 Did You Know Pluto Has a Heart? Scientists Solve Mystery as to Why What went right this week: the good news you should know about What went right this week: how to ‘slow’ time, plus more - Positive News More art, less trash: These 'reuse centers' promote upcycling

Mr Otter Returns- 414Mr Otter Returns- 414

San Marcos River reports first North American river otters in 70 years ‘Hello, Voyager!’ Celebrated Spacecraft Is Once Again Transmitting After Nasa Repair from 15 Billion Miles Away Millions of Birds Now Migrating Safely Through Darkened Texas Cities After Successful Lights Out Campaign Airport Keeps

You Can’t Build Old – 413You Can’t Build Old – 413

Stunned Couple Finds 14th-Century Medieval Gargoyle Hidden Behind Their ToiletPE Coach Pairs Unmotivated Students to Run with Shelter Dogs–Adoptions SoarA Teacher Promised His 1978 Class an Eclipse Party in 50 Years–And He Just Hosted ItThe history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin, TX - ATXtodayClosing

Earth Ocean Air and Sky – 412Earth Ocean Air and Sky – 412

The original recording spot at The Hideaway on Lee St. in Lafayette, La. Millions of Wildflowers Now Delight the Town After Vermont Couple Got Tired of Mowing the Lawn All Day Three Castaways Stranded on Island Rescued After Spelling Out ‘HELP’ Using Leaves EPA Limits

Sanctuaries and Puppy Dog Tails – 411Sanctuaries and Puppy Dog Tails – 411

Liverpool is Building the World’s Largest Tidal Power PlantOregon Outback Named World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary – a Stargazer’s ParadiseBroadcasting Audio of Healthy Reef Sounds Can Spur Degraded Coral to New LifeUS Bookstores Coming Back as Barnes & Noble Celebrates Banner Year While Indie Shops