Best Microbrews Podcasts (2025)

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Eight Milwaukee Brewers predictions for the year 2025 (02.17.2025) 1:04:48

24h ago1:04:48

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With spring training under way, Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the state of the Brewers, a team that made only very limited offseason moves and appear to have a gaping hole on the infield, plus a tenuous starting-pitching situation after an injury to DL Hall. Then, they make their annual predictions -- one likely, one cont…

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Being Chuman 50:45

6h ago50:45

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For many years, humans have tried to humanize chimps. Here are some of their stories. Rob drinks Minerva's IPA, Drew drinks Penelope Marshmallow Toast.By Pew Pew Audio

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Templin Family Brewing Plans for the Future 45:17

13m ago45:17

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This episode goes to Utah to talk with Kevin Templin of Templin Family Brewery about taking beers slow, brewing with unusual ingredients, an exploration into natural wine, and how low ABV beers can help foster conversation and community. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud memb…

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Mystery Beers Episode #282 – “Local IPAs Pt. 3”

2d ago

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In the last local IPA episode, Carlin and Rebecca hope to get two true regular IPAs that are well executed. https://ia801501.us.archive.org/23/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-282/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20282.mp3By Carlin

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Valentine's Day at the Cemetery 1:05:46

5d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Valentine's Day struggles, a strange brew update, and strolling through the cemetery. This week's brews are Hop Butcher For the World's Dun Dun Dun and Trustworthy Brewing's Hibernation Station. RIP Trustworthy Brewing Co.By Pew Pew Audio

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BONUS The Hazy History of New England IPA 46:02

6d ago46:02

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A special episode of the All About Beer Podcast with Em Sauter and Don Tse: The New England IPA (NEIPA) or Hazy IPA has come to dominate the beer landscape with most breweries having at least one (or sometimes entire portfolios) devoted to the beer style. But how did this happen? In 2013, a small group of breweries in New England, all of which were…

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Mystery Beers Episode #281 – “Local IPAs Pt. 2”

9d ago

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After a rough start to the local IPA tasting episodes, Carlin hopes to redeem himself and actually find some beers properly labeled as just a straight up IPA. https://ia801700.us.archive.org/2/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-281/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20281.mp3By Carlin

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The PECOTA projections think the Brewers are a .500 team, so what gives? We talked to the guy who ran the numbers (02.05.2025) 48:08

13d ago48:08

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Hosts JR Radcliffe and Curt Hogg welcome in Jonathan Judge of Baseball Prospectus to get insight on the PECOTA rankings, which think the Brewers are a .500 team and well behind the Cubs in the National League Central. Why are the projections so bearish on the Brewers' offense, including Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio? Why is Garrett Mitchell …

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Beer and Bites for the Big Game 43:42

13d ago43:42

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Celebrate the Super Bowl with the beers and food of Philadelphia and Kansas City. Representatives from the city join the show to talk about their favorite drinks and snacks, and where to visit in their city (beyond bars and breweries). For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member…

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Mystery Beers Episode #280 – “Local IPAs Pt. 1”

16d ago

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Having enjoyed the single style mystery episodes, Carlin decided to explore some local IPAs to have Rebecca blindly taste. https://ia800605.us.archive.org/33/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-280/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20280.mp3By Carlin

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The Session | Non-Alcoholic Beer with Fieldwork Brewing 1:29:32

17d ago1:29:32

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On this episode of The Session we are joined by Brewmaster Alex Tweet and VP of Sales Mathew Barry from Fieldwork Brewing Company. In a surprising twist for our host, Justin Crossley, we are here to talk about non-alcoholic beers! And Fieldwork's creations are damn good! Tune in and find out how this world class craft brewery is making the best non…

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The Irish Beer History of Filthy Queens 50:22

20d ago50:22

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A conversation with Dr. Christina Wade, author of the new book Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters,…

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Strange Brew: Mass Hysteria 47:43

21d ago47:43

47:43

The dancing epidemic, The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and The Meowing Nuns! Are all these examples of mass hysteria? This week's brews are SLO Brew's A-SLO-Ha Blood Orange and Blanton's Single Barrell Bourbon.By Pew Pew Audio

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Mystery Beers Episode #279 – “Just Stouts Pt. 4”

24d ago

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After a pretty disappointing episode, Carlin and Rebecca hope for a strong finish for their stout mystery beers. https://ia600806.us.archive.org/35/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-279/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20279.mp3By Carlin

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CC Sabathia is in the Hall of Fame; should the Brewers retire his number? (01.22.2025) 41:12

28d ago41:12

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Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss some favorite memories and crazy numbers from CC Sabathia's magical run in 2008, even some factoids fans may not already be aware of. Sabathia was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Tuesday, and his brief but unforgettable time with the Brewers surely played a role. One of th…

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We Love Los Angeles 38:49

27d ago38:49

38:49

Over the last month the news coverage out of Los Angeles has been terrifying and heart breaking. A number of fires, driven by the wind, have claimed lives and tens of thousands of homes. Lives are up ended and rebuilding will take years or more. Brewers are used to stepping up in these situations, be it fires, hurricanes, or other natural disasters…

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Planets Align 1:09:43

28d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Updates on the California fires, the planets aligning and creating chaos, and some sports talk. This week's brew is Goose Island Bourbon County Cask Finish Brand Stout.By Pew Pew Audio

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Mystery Beers Episode #278 – “Just Stouts Pt. 3”

1M ago

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With these two stouts, Carlin has Rebecca blindly taste a stout she’s had before and one with a few extra ingredients. https://ia600104.us.archive.org/15/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-278/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20278.mp3By Carlin

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Farewell to Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers broadcaster and voice of generations (01.17.2025) 46:13

1M ago46:13

46:13

Thursday marked a sad day in Milwaukee Brewers history with the death of 90-year-old Bob Uecker, the face and voice of Brewers baseball for more than a half-century. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Uecker's impact, what he meant to the Brewers organization and what he meant to them personally.…

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Using Sour Ales as a Brewing Canvas 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Skip Schwartz of WeldWerks Brewing Co. joins the show to talk about building recipes for stouts and sours with uncommon ingredients and how some of these beers are serving as gateways to other styles and flavors. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Associa…

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Mystery Beers Episode #277 – “Just Stouts Pt. 2”

1M ago

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Coming off of one good stout from the last episode, Rebecca hopes for a few to rival it. https://ia902201.us.archive.org/22/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-277/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20277.mp3By Carlin

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The Golden Age of Beer 41:08

1M ago41:08

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A conversation with Tom Acitelli the author of The Golden Age of Beer: A 52-Week Guide to the Perfect Beer for Every Week of the Year. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer lab…

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California Burning 51:05

1M ago51:05

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Drew asks some questions in search of something. Rob experiences California fires. Rob drinks and Old Fashioned, Drew drinks Henry McKenna Single Barrel bourbon.By Pew Pew Audio

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Are the Brewers gonna do anything in free agency? (01.08.2025) 53:48

1M ago53:48

53:48

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of the 2025 calendar year and ... well, there's not much to say. What's the likeliest area of need that the Brewers will still address this offseason? Have the Cubs overtaken the Brewers as the top dog in the Central? The guys discuss preseason projectio…

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Mystery Beers Episode #276 – “Just Stouts Pt. 1”

1M ago

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In the first of four blind tasting episodes, Carlin pours a few stouts to evaluate. https://ia600804.us.archive.org/9/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-276/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20276.mp3By Carlin

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Predictions for Beer in 2025 47:55

2M ago47:55

47:55

2024 was a tough year for drinks. 2025 also looks to have its challenges, so to put it all in perspective I asked Andy Crouch the publisher of All About Beer and Lauren Buzzeo, the editor and publisher of Full Pour to share insights, experiences, and emerging trends that will hopefully put this year ahead into perspective. Give a listen and share y…

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The Future of America's Beer Industry 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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After 60 episodes of award-winning modern beer history, this is the final episode of Taplines. To send off the show, we're turning the Taplines Time Machine forward instead of backwards to speculate on how the American beer industry's past might inform its future with the inimitable historian and author of 'Ambitious Brew' Maureen Ogle. Maureen was…

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Beer Mail Episode #30 – “Half Midwest, Half West Coast”

2M ago

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One more Oregon beverage gets tasted along with a large format fruited sour from a well known Midwest brewery. https://ia600804.us.archive.org/25/items/brewtal-battle-beer-mail-episode-30/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Beer%20Mail%20Episode%2030.mp3By Carlin

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Krampus Kringle 35:39

2M ago35:39

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The dudes are summoned to save Krampus....again! Join them in an epic journey of candy canes, gingerbread men, and a final battle with Santa. This week's brews are 3 Sheeps Nice List, Stubborn Brothers Jolly Beer, and North Park Beer Co's Danking Holiday.By Pew Pew Audio

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Alex Kidd reads A Visit From St. Nicholas 6:54

2M ago6:54

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Alex Kidd recites the words of poet Clement Clarke Moore and A Visit from St. Nicholas. Read more about Alex Kidd here. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Alex Kidd Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Poems, Holiday, High Gravity Music: polar-christmas-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io (1) and merry-christmas…

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Beer Mail Episode #29 – “Oregon Beers Pt. 2”

2M ago

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Carlin and Rebecca continue tasting Oregon beers with one dark and one sour. https://ia601000.us.archive.org/16/items/brewtal-battle-beer-mail-episode-29/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Beer%20Mail%20Episode%2029.mp3By Carlin

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Conspiracy Christmas 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

Christmas is all a ruse. Talks of Christmas Conspiracies, paranormal snowmen, and the reason Jordan Love performs so well around this time of year. This week's brew is Great Notions Beetle Juice Jr.By Pew Pew Audio

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The 2024 Year in Beer 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

It's our annual year in beer show with a panel of writers who share insight after countless interviews, pints, trips, and brewery visits. Listen in as Christopher Shepard, Melissa Cole, and Brandon Hernandez break down the highs and lows of the 2024 Brewing Industry. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Pinter Ever wan…

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The Session | Greg Koch and Metal Warrior 2:09:04

2M ago2:09:04

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On this special episode of The Session we welcome the legendary Greg Koch, Founder of Stone Brewing, back to the show to discuss his latest project. But this time it's not beer...it's Music! Listen in to a fascinating conversation about where Greg has been since the sale of Stone, and learn about his new album and accompanying graphic novel. Learn …

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Bud Light's GamerGate Gauntlet, Explained 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Journalist Charlie Warzel joins the show today for a wide-ranging, cross-discipline episode to discuss how the GamerGate style of extremely online grievance politics has become the dominant format for conservative backlash today, why it works so well, and why companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev — with all the resources in the world and a decade to …

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Beer Mail Episode #28 – “Oregon Beers”

2M ago

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Time to crack open and try some beers from the west coast in this episode that features beers gifted by a family member. https://ia600804.us.archive.org/13/items/brewtal-battle-beer-mail-episode-28/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Beer%20Mail%20Episode%2028.mp3By Carlin

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Emergency podcast: Brewers trade Devin Williams to New York Yankees (12.13.2024) 44:04

2M ago44:04

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The Milwaukee Brewers have made a trade, sending star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for starter Nestor Cortes and prospect infielder Caleb Durbin. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the transaction. Learn more about the players involved, how it impacts Milwaukee's roster, what's the next move plus machinat…

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The 2024 State of Homebrewing in America 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

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It's our annual look at the state of homebrewing in America. Listen in to the conversation with Denny Conn, Megan Van Dyk, and Jim Alexander. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Pinter Ever wanted to brew your own beer but didn’t know where to start? No tubs, no tubes, and no science degree required! Skip the confusio…

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Mystery Beers Episode #275 – “Tavour Beers Pt. 7”

2M ago

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Finishing the Tavour beer episodes, Carlin has high hopes for these final two that bring takes on a classic European style and a baked good. https://ia800803.us.archive.org/2/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-275/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20275.mp3By Carlin

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Sir Pintimus 59:35

3M ago59:35

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By Pew Pew Audio

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The 2024 State of Beer Bars in America 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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What is the state of beer bars in America? We checked in with some of the finest publicans in the land for the inside story. Listen in as Tom Peters of Monk’s Café in Philadelphia, Dave Blanchard and Neil Callaghan of the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, Georgia, Rose Signor and Andrew Smith of the Silver Stamp in Las Vegas, and Kerri Hoffman of the Bee…

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How Four Corners Crafted a Big Beer Buyback 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

George Esquivel is the co-founder of Four Corners Brewing Company in Dallas, Texas. He joins Taplines today to talk about selling his brewery to Constellation, spending five years within the belly of Big Beer's Big Golden Beast, then retaking control to go independent again in 2023. It's a rare perspective that only a few brewers across the country…

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Mystery Beers Episode #274 – “Tavour Beers Pt. 6”

3M ago

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It’s the second to last Tavour beer episode and Carlin has high hopes for one beer, but pretty low for the other. Hear how things pan out in this episode. https://ia601204.us.archive.org/7/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-274/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20274.mp3By Carlin

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Thanksgiving Horror 55:51

3M ago55:51

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Ghosts and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. Rob and Drew highlight some Thanksgiving urban legends and discuss a true crime Black Friday disappearance. This week's brew is Penelope's Rio Bourbon.By Pew Pew Audio

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Thanksgiving Brewers musings: Non-tenders, manager of the year, trade chatter, coaching changes and Jesus Made 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

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Before you chomp down on Thanksgiving stuffing, join Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as they muse on the recent Brewers happenings, from non-tenders to some 40-man roster additions. Pat Murphy is manager of the year, the Devin Williams trade market looks dicey, Nolan Arenado might be available and Hoby Milner has been n…

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Pushing the Limits of Barrel-aged Beer with Matt Brynildson 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson returns to Drink Beer, Think Beer to celebrate the show's 5th Anniversary. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Pinter "Ever wanted to brew your own beer but didn’t know where to start? No tubs, no tubes, and no science degree required! Skip the confusion and get straight to …

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brian ruppert mix 43:03

3M ago43:03

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Brian Ruppert from the Reviewing History podcast joins the show to talk about their special Black Friday episode. Brian also is part of the Tell 'em Steve Dave video crew. Him and Drew discuss podcasts, football, and fatherhood. Listen to the special Reviewing History Black Friday episode via Bandcamp Listen to Reviewing History where ever you get …

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Mystery Beers Episode #273 – “Tavour Beers Pt. 5”

3M ago

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Carlin hopes to rebound a bit from the last episode with a light crisp beer and a kind of thick hoppy one. https://ia800803.us.archive.org/7/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-273/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20273.mp3By Carlin

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