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Guiding GrowthJonathan BufordJonathan Buford is the CEO and founder of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. He grew up in Ohio and moved to Arizona in 2002, when he drove his rusted-out 1988 Chevy Nova out West to explore the vast Arizona landscapes. He launched his first business, a window cleaning company, out of his garage in 2006. In 2010, while backpacking through the Arizona wilderness, Jonathan was inspired to take his interest in craft brewing to the next level to start his own brewpub. He orchestrated a successful Kickstarter campaign to obtain the necessary capital and opened the Arizona Wilderness Brewpub in Gilbert, Arizona, in 2013 as...2024-10-0755 min
The Brewing Network Presents | The SessionArizona Wilderness Brewing CompanyThis week on The Session Justin and the crew welcome Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company to the studio. Founder Jonathan Buford, Co Owner Patrick Ware, and Head of People and Culture, Johanna Lortsher are reinventing what it means to be a small brewery. By creating a blueprint for sustainability, ethical brewing and employment, and environmentally conscious sourcing, Arizona Wilderness is forging a new path for themselves and others to follow. From HR practices that seek to empower their team members to communicate their needs safely, to working with local farms and environmental groups to conserve Arizona's precious resources, these folks...2022-02-252h 42
The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 16: The Man With The Dream Job, Zane LampreyImagine traveling and imbibing in the best of what the world has to offer. On top of that you have a camera crew with you creating some of the best content that paved the way for travel food shows. To many, Zane Lamprey has locked down the bet gig on the planet. And what can we say...he does! What's most impressive is that he's done it for decades and continues to take strides to evolve his brand and impact. Its always a great time talking with him so we hope you enjoy this episode with Zane Lamprey.2020-05-251h 46The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 15 - Rock Guitarist Kyle Shutt from The SwordMany of us have spent countless hours fantasizing about shredding on stage in front of thousands of rabid fans. Kyle Shutt lives that life. The dude even has his own signature guitar. An artist by heart Kyle is one of the most respected and guitarists in the rock game. He can even count the likes of Lars Ulrich to his fan base. Hear him to tell this story along with how he and his peers are dealing with these uncertain times. Enjoy this episode with guitarist Kyle Shutt of The Sword.2020-05-181h 30The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 14 - Former Arizona Cardinals Captain Jared VeldheerAt 6 feet 8 inches tall and a fit 300 pounds you'd think that Jared Veldheer was destined for the NFL from day one. However, going into college a career in medicine was his most likely path. But then he got bigger and stronger. Much stronger. Now, over a decade later he has been a starter and captain playing one of the most difficult positions in football, left tackle. A model player both on and off the field Jared is the type of person every NFL team needs. Enjoy our conversation with Jared Veldheer.2020-05-151h 26The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 13 - Water Warrior Kim Schonek from The Nature ConservancyIt all began with a canoeing trip down the Verde River. Or, as you'll hear in this episode, more like a canoe carrying adventure. Kim Schonek and friends planned on having an adventure along the river but the water level was so low in many places that her and her friend had to carry their canoes for miles. This sparked a fire in Kim, who is a conservationist by heart and career, so she work to help form Sinagua Malt to help conserve the river flow as well as provide locally grown grain to Arizona breweries.2020-05-061h 17The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 12 - Matt BoothAs a teenager Matt Booth knew he was not going down a positive path. After some self-reflection he decided that the structure of the United States Marine Corps might be what he needed. Just a few days later he was shipping out to complete his basic training. Now, years later Matt is a highly respected and successful jewelry designer who makes each piece by hand. Recently he has delved into the gin and cigar worlds as well. We are interested to see what is next for Matt and his company Room 101. 2020-05-041h 22The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 11 - NFL Center AQ ShipleyFor over a decade former Arizona Cardinals starting center and current NFL free agent AQ Shipley has made a living in one of the most physically taxing jobs in the world. However, as you'll hear in our conversation with him there is more to it than just football. AQ is an epicure and a phenomenal home chef. He talks about the other side of life for professional athletes: the hobbies, the future aspirations, the other interests beyond the game. Enjoy this episode with AQ Shipley.2020-05-0456 minThe Wilderness FootprintEpisode 10 - Jeff Stuffings of Jester King BreweryImagine making the decision to start a brewery which is notoriously challenging in itself. But there's a catch: you only create farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales. In a craft beer world where IPA's and heavy stouts rule, Jester King Brewery in Austin, Texas forged their own path and found great success in the process. Today we talk with founder Jeff Stuffings to discuss his journey from a career in law to being one of the most respected spontaneous fermentation breweries in the world. Check out the vid of Jon singing in the steam HERE2020-04-301h 17The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 9 - Jon "Charn" Rice of Uncle Acid and the DeadbeatsJon "Charn" Rice of Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats joins us to discuss his journey of being the one of the most proficient drummers in rock 'n' roll today. From gigging with the likes of Behemoth, 1349, Skeletonwitch and Austrian Death Machine, he's got a few road stories to share. Jon's an avid craft beer geek to boot so we shoot the breeze about the beer industry as well. We get into the fact that he can't wait for life to get back to normal so he can get back to touring! 2020-04-291h 28The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 8 - Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing CompanyIf you’ve ever enjoyed a Double IPA then you have Vinnie Cilurzo to praise for that. From his humble beginnings brewing on a hodge podge of a brew house purchased from Electric Dave's here in Arizona, to creating the Paragon of double IPA: Pliny the Elder. We talk about his journey to being the owner of Santa Rosa based Russian River Brewing Co to how they are battling in the Covid era.2020-04-291h 38The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 7 - David Walker from Firestone Walker Brewing CompanyTo some David Walker is simply known as "The Lion". His company Firestone Walker Brewing Company has continually been at the top of the craft beer industry. David believes craft will never die. Craft is bigger than the people. Craft is a culture and what David and his team have done for the food and beverage culture will be written in the books as a cornerstone. Enjoy this conversation with Firestone Walker founder David Walker.2020-04-241h 13The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 6 - Rick Burch of Jimmy Eat WorldRick Burch has seen the world. The bassist for rock favorites Jimmy Eat World, Rick has seen first hand the power of humans and our ability to persevere. You don't continue to be relevant and successful for nearly 30 years without grit and strategic agility. What struck us most in our conversation with Rick was not the concern he has for himself but rather all the people who help to create the environment where he can do what he truly love. Enjoy this conversation with Rick Burch from Jimmy Eat World.2020-04-241h 26The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 5 - Food Network Star Jeff KrausWhen your city designates a day in your honor you're doing something right. Every August 9th the city of Tempe Arizona celebrates "Jeff Kraus Day". A Food Network star and all around amazing human, Jeff joins us in this episode to talk about his recent adventure on the Food Network hit "Vegas Chef Prizefight". We also dive into what continues to drive him to get better and better.2020-04-241h 36The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 4 - James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris BiancoWhen was the last time you made pizza with Billy Crystal on national television? In 2017 Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco in Downtown Phoenix was on Jimmy Kimmel Live and gave us all a glimpse into the mind of a world class pizza maker. However, Chris has been cooking for amazing food for decades and won the James Beard Award in 2003 for the Best Southwest Chef, making him the only pizza maker to win a regional award. Chris is a fountain of stories and quite the wordsmith.2020-04-242h 31The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 3 - Darwin on The TrailSome people know exactly what they want to do with their lives from a very early age. Others can take much longer to figure out their path. Growing up in a restaurant family Darwin of Outdoor Evolution explored many options outside of the food and beverage industry but nothing seemed to be "the one". However, a little push from his wife to stopping overthinking spawned him into the "Human Powered Adventure" that he current exists in.2020-04-242h 03The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 2 - Jill KimmelJill Kimmel can make anyone (man, woman, child, animal) double over in laughter. Growing up in a family of funny people Jill has put the time and work in to get to where she is today. But this was not always her path. It took her a long time to realize that comedy is where it is for her but once she did she hit it full force. Since 2006 she has been touring the world making people laugh as well as using her talents to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.2020-04-231h 29The Wilderness FootprintEpisode 1 - The Journey of WildernessWe initially recorded Episode 1 on March 12th. We all know life has been flipped upside down ever since so we found it appropriate to redo this episode to ensure we convey the reality of the situation. The excitement we feel to share the voices of so many who inspire us is off the charts. In this episode we talk about how COVID-19 has changed what we do at Arizona Wilderness Brewing as well as our aspirations for this show. 2020-04-221h 06