This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re cracking open “Free Dirt” by Charles Beaumont and pairing it with two beers that go down smoother than a buttered gerbil.

This is Part 1 of a two-parter! Sort of. We’ll explain when you get here.

Till then, you can expect our usual mix of literary over-analysis, pop culture nerdery, and tangents about [insert Gen-X grievance].

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that.

Story Info

* Title: "Free Dirt"

* Author: Charles Beaumont

* Originally Published: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1955

* Read it here: https://a.co/d/9oGzdrm

Beer Pairing

* Alec’s Choice: New Holland Brewing Company, Full Circle

* Paul’s Choice: Abomination Brewing Company, Autumnal Harvester

In Today’s Episode

* Introducing The Short Horror Beer Cast drinking game!

* Paul nails his lines like a pro!

* Lots of fruits and veg!

* Umami!

* Alec tells a heartwarming tale of determination and overcoming adversity!

Links & Follow Us

* Website: shbeercast.com

* Instagram: @paullorello_writer (official SHBC insta coming soon!)

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShortHorrorBeerCast/

Credits

* Theme music: “Beer Cast Boogie”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption

* Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure