# Link Roundup: Superman, Home Runs, and Beer

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/link-roundup-superman-home-runs-and-beer/
- Published: 2015-07-14T12:16:12-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

A look at what’s wrong with Superman movies. MLB fixes the Home Run Derby. Beer 
trading and festivals.

**Figuring out Superman**
 The public reaction to the recent Superman movies have
been mixed. Bryan Singer went too retro with Superman Returns, but Zack Snyder went
too dark with Man of Steel. [Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.com/no-one-gets-superman-anymore-2015-7)
nailed the issue. Superman movies needs to focus on the humans while the character
tries to embrace humanity.

All Star Superman was a great series, and I think it could transition into a good
movie. The tone is pretty different than what we’ve seen in a Superman movie. I’d
be curious to see if someone could pull it off.

**The Home Run Derby**
 MLB did a smart thing by changing the Home Run Debry. They
changed the format to a head to head competition; 4 AL hitters vs 4 NL hitters in
the first round. The results were very positive; anyone who watched said they enjoyed
it more.

But how many people watched: 4.9 million viewers. MLB must be happy with that.

Cincinnati’s own Todd Frazier won. The [Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-07-13/todd-frazier-little-league-world-series-home-run-derby-2015?eadid=SOC%2FFB%2FSNMain)
honored the winner by showing his Little League World Series Bomb from years ago.

The best story of the night was Albert Pujols interacting with Joc Pederson’s younger
brother Champ. After Pederson out slugged Pujols 12-11 in the second round, [he was embraced by Pujols](http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/albert-pujols-was-the-real-winner-of-last-nights-home-run-derby?utm_source=fb-CHAMP-ALBERT-PUJOLS&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebook);
Pujols then grabbed Champ for a hug too. They recap the history of the Pederson’s
and the Pujols’ in the article.

**A Beer Trading Guide**
 Did you know there is a beer trading subculture in the
beer world? [Home Brew Talk](http://www.homebrewtalk.com/trade-beer-better-a-guide.html)
gives some pointers on trading. They also link a trading site.

I’ve never traded before, but have considered it to get some out of market beers
I want to try.

**Upcoming Beer Festival**
 [The 4th Annual Schurcipefones Festival](http://m.bpt.me/event/1789892)
is a craft beer festival in St. Louis on August 2. $30 to try samples from a bunch
of brewers (40+ beers). They also have food, music, and activities.

**Song of the Day**
 My wife is addicted to this song, so I’ve become a fan from
hearing it so often:

George Ezra - Budapest (Official Video)

[⌊George Ezra - Budapest (Official Video)⌉⌊George Ezra - Budapest (Official Video)⌉

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