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Church Planter PodcastCPP #601 – Larry Walkemeyer on Being a River ChurchWhat if your church stopped trying to be a lake and became a river instead?In this episode, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell sit down with Larry Walkemeyer, longtime pastor of Light & Life Christian Fellowship and the author of The River Church. Larry shares the radical vision God gave him and his wife Deb: instead of growing bigger, their church would grow deeper and wider by sending. That vision turned 39 parking spots into 33 church plants.Larry unpacks the biblical inspiration behind the river metaphor (Ezekiel 47), the ego-surrendering challenges of multiplication, and how prayer, generosity, and...
2025-07-2142 min
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 41: Maybe It's Not a Disorder...Welcome to the first unedited, single-take recording into the depths of my mind. Hopefully you enjoy the journey... regardless, there will be no refunds.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!You can find more about Larry and the show at:
2024-03-2449 min
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 40: The Tetz OffensivePolice operations dispatcher. Domestic abuse victim. National paraplegic athlete. Stacey Tetz has consistently found a way to break through each obstacle put in front of her.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!You can find more about Larry...
2023-12-0352 min
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 39: 10-33 & 50% of the RCMPNathan Kapler, medically-retired Mountie and host of the Ten-Thirty Three podcast, shares his journey from joining the Force at a young age, recognising something was mentally wrong at only two years service, his requests for help, his battle to find sobriety, his twelve years of service, his retirement, and the story behind his podcast, which has been vocalising the realities of PTSD since 2021.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store...
2023-11-151h 11Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 38: In Service to Others at Our Own ExpenseAt 18 years old, Evan Birch began his career with emergency services in Alberta. Twenty years later, after saving countless lives and not yet the ripe old age of 40, he has learned to not only accept his PTSD diagnosis, but how to "run" the gauntlets imposed by the injury. Evan joins the show to discuss a little about his pre-PTSD journey, with more focus about his work to mitigate the symptoms by facing them head on and engaging in ultra running. Learn also why he'll never again ask someone how they are feeling...***WARNING: this podcast co...
2023-10-2859 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 37: Removing Her ArmourPatty Smith joined the reg forces at a time there were not many other women in the Army. At 30 years service - experiencing misogyny and traumatic memories of driving amongst land mines in the fields of Bosnia - and just days away from retirement, she was ordered to be assessed for potential mental health injuries.Medically retired, hospitalised as a result of domestic violence, and in the process of distancing herself from her biological family, everything in her life rapidly about-faced.This Canadian Armed Forces veteran shares the ups and downs of her ongoing journey...
2023-10-141h 10Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 36: God Made Me a SheepdogAt 13 years old, he used cocaine with his drug-addicted dad. In high school, he kicked ass on the football field.Then he joined the United States Marine Corps and later served in Desert Storm (Kuwait), where he witnessed the horrors of war. When he came home and struggled with operational stress injuries, he found God.Meet Greg Munck, a USMC combat-promoted veteran, diagnosed with PTSD, who founded The Guide Soldier Foundation to help fight the suicide epidemic of his brothers and sisters, became a pastor, and authored The Guide: Surviving, War-fighting, Peacemaking.
2023-10-071h 24Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 35: Thoughts Will Change Nothing, But Action Will Change EverythingShaun Taylor, retired Tier 1 special operations forces assaulter/sniper, retired high-performance race coach and current podcaster on "The Collective", joins the show to talk about the changes in physiology, lifestyle and mindset that are required to not only achieve post traumatic growth, but to also discover the best version of you.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners (but this particular episode is super tame and really doesn't have any graphic shit). Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta o...
2023-09-301h 36Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 34: Fire, Paramedics & Police at the Scene of HappyAs a first responder, horrible scenes are often the only places you spend time with first responders of other services. The YXEFRFF committee of five have been changing that reality.Saskatoon police officer Ang McEwen and paramedic Nathan Rollack, both of YXE First Responders Fitness Festival, speak about their success last year, the money they have raised for mental health and the number of people it has helped, the work involved with bringing together teams of firefighters, police officers & paramedics to compete against each other, and the plans for this year's festival in October.***WARNING: t...
2023-09-2355 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 33: Sixty-Three DaysBrady Hoffman, a Staff Sergeant with the British Columbia Sheriff Service, shares his journey from mental health decline to suicidal ideations, and his eventual return to work with new found hope and appreciation.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!
2023-09-1659 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 32: The Power of ConnectionSeptember Froggley’s personal journey has led her to the conclusion that any hope of curing mental health is not about pills, but rather human connection. Depression, drugs, disassociation, addiction, stints in rehab, addictions again, suicide, grief, and a culminating attempt to save others. This is how one amazing woman is fanning the flames of change.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https...
2023-09-091h 05
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 31: The EndThey say that all good things must come to end. If that's the case, then by logic, all bad things must also come to an end, otherwise no other good things would happen. This episode will always be very, very special on account of my co-host... who I'll leave unnamed here. Just take the time to listen... it's a fairly relaxing, yet transitional journey.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the show...
2023-09-021h 41Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 30: The 911'ersThe episode starts with Shaun Taylor, a paramedic in Ontario and one of the founding members of I've Got Your Back 911, at the 2023 World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba.It finishes as a collaboration episode with the 911 Strong Podcast. Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui of the El Monte Police Department in California interview Larry, who also interviews them, for a release on both podcasts.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe...
2023-08-2645 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 29: Blue GritEric Tung, a Washington State police officer and the host of Blue Grit Radio, breathes & bleeds blue.On this collaboration episode, which is being simultaneously released on Blue Grit Radio and the Papa Tango Sierra Delta podcast, Eric discusses the realities of policing as a career of high stress and high trauma, the difficulties of talking about our experiences, the current state of affairs in Washington regarding the availability of therapists, the need for new recruits to be trained about mental health and wellbeing, policing since the death of George Floyd, and more.***WARNING...
2023-08-191h 08
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 28: Friends Are Deep-Throating Their .38sAndrea & Lawrence Christensen. Husband & wife on the same episode... you get to experience life when one spouse has PTS(D).Lawrence speaks about his time in the Canadian Armed Forces and the scars it left. Andrea speaks about falling in love with a man who bore scars, how she has worked to support him, and what it's like for her trying to do this all on her own without any recognition of her needed support system. ***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
2023-08-121h 22
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 27: The Mindset that Nowhere is SafeTired of death notifications, fatal motor vehicle collisions, and arresting criminals who were released quicker than paperwork could be completed, Chris Whittemore left his gig as a Texas State Trooper in 2004 and returned to the United States Marine Corps.2005. Ramadi, Iraq. Sniper.2007: Fallujah, Iraq. Weapons Tech.2010: Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Crew Chief / Door Gunner.During the episode, S/Sgt. (ret) Whittemore discusses the realities of coping with the horrors of war, the fight against the stigmas of PTS(D), and trying to find a way to transition back into the civilian world....
2023-08-051h 20
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 26: You’re on Your Own2009. Dawson Creek, British Columbia. On day one of work, the unit's first (and still only) female firefighter is pulled aside by her most senior Captain. He said, "There's something you need to know. If you get yourself in any trouble, we're not coming to save you. You're on your own."14 years later, with 4 shifts remaining until retirement, A/Capt. Lynette Fritshaw decided it was time to stop hiding their secret and start sharing her story. Harassment. Bullying. Misogyny. And that doesn't include the other traumas of the job.This episode is the first time she has...
2023-07-2958 min
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 25: That is the WhyWhile planning to commit suicide, Chad Kennedy dove into a bottle of Captain Morgan rum. Intoxication spilled into social media when he posted a promise to walk the country for post traumatic stress awareness. Rather than abandon the idea when sober, he instead embraced it... and in doing so, Sea to Sea for PTSD was born.Recorded live and on location at Ol' Biddy's Brewhouse (Sackville, Nova Scotia), teammates Lisa Ellsworth and Rick Chorney join Chad to share their personal journeys, as well as the adventures, close-calls and impacts of walking coast to coast while they rely...
2023-07-221h 02
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 24: No One is Coming to Save YouDerrick May summarizes his journey as a lifelong project. It unarguably has been a bumpy ride on a treacherous road through storm after storm.Despite that, he keeps pushing through until he falls... then he picks himself up and pushes through again.Sexually molested as a child, Derrick chose a life in the Canadian Armed Forces to get away from his hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick. Though he never deployed to a combat zone, he survived trauma in the military when he was once again sexually assaulted by his brothers in arms....
2023-07-151h 20
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 23: MindfuckForensic psychologist. Clinical psychologist. Subject-matter Expert in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Author of PTSD Unplugged.Meet Dr. Pamela Hall.During the episode, "Dr. Pam" speaks in understandable language about trauma and how it affects the brain, including intrusive memories, dissociation, nightmares, hyper vigilance, and her insight about misuse of the term "triggers". If you want to better understand your diagnosis and all that goes with it, then clear your schedule, buckle up and tune in. (Dr. Hall has worked in private practice, VA hospital, rehabilitation facilities, and long term...
2023-07-081h 27
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 22: Suicide... a Workplace FatalityDaniel Sundahl is well experienced with operational stress injuries. After all, his many years of work as a registered advanced care paramedic led to a plethora of traumatic experiences that eventually cost him his memory, his marriage and his will to live. A team of mental health professionals helped Daniel embark on a journey towards recovery. During the episode, Daniel also speaks about purging trauma through art, the hidden meanings and images in some of his pieces, and how he managed to achieve post traumatic growth.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or...
2023-07-011h 05
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 21: "Seek Help, We're Not Gonna Punish You" (...it is a lie)Jan-Pierre (J.P.) Cervantes - decorated Green Beret who, after 17 years of service, retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha - is an entrepreneur who uses his military skills and leadership to help others succeed. He is the founder of Nous Defions Group (a business owned and operated by Special Operations veterans providing services to military, law enforcement agencies, and private industries) and consistently sought as a motivational speaker for PTSD/TBI awareness for veterans.JP joins the show to talk about his experiences, how he's helped brothers and sisters struggling...
2023-06-251h 04Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 20: Why Did You Come Back?Cst. Patrick Tilma, currently posted to the Terrace RCMP Detachment in British Columbia, shares the struggles during his 14 months off-duty due to PTSD... which includes the unavailability of psychologists, culture toxicity, alcohol use as a coping mechanism, lack of support, and his prayers to die while sleeping.Patrick also speaks to the necessities that he required to improve his mental health and eventually return to service: exercising, engaging in conversation, not feeling alone, listening to podcasts to learn about himself and PTSD, determining his triggers/activations, training his mind to understand what he can do during anxiety a...
2023-06-181h 14Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 19: Deny, Cry, Numb, Run... SuicideREBOOT for military. REBOOT for first responders. REBOOT for everyone. Here, different groups are provided different recovery paths. Andrea Rider (former police officer) and Scott McPherson (combat veteran; current firefighter & EMT) join the show to chat about PTS(I) and the faith-based trauma healing courses, training, and online community offered by REBOOT Recovery... as well as the search for leaders in Canada to expand their helping services.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.*** Support the showThe Papa Tango S...
2023-06-111h 05Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 18: You Can't Get PTSDAs a RCMP dispatcher with the Southern Alberta Operational Communications Centre, Sinead Holstein was told that since she wasn't a police officer, she could never get PTSD. It didn't take long before she learned otherwise.Medically retired as a Civilian Member, Sinead talks about her 16 years of service in emergency dispatch, which included a plethora of calls for help and being the last to speak with a Mountie before his on-duty death, all while feeling undermined and unentitled to experiencing trauma.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to s...
2023-06-041h 06
Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 17: I’m Not My TraumaOn February 7, 1992, as a 19 year old Navy recruit, she was raped in barracks. She was then charged & dismissed from the military. On May 25, 1998, she was on the cover of Maclean’s magazine to share her story.Her brutal assault was then buried until 16 years later, when another victim spoke out about being raped while serving. That’s when the walls finally started to crumble.Dawn McIlmoyle joins the show to speak about life after her traumatic incident, how it completely changed her path, further trauma endured throughout adulthood, and the process of not being...
2023-05-2853 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 16: Seeking HelpTherapist and mental health counsellor Brandon St. Croix, who's located in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, joins the show to talk about seeking help, finding a therapist, validating validations, and several analogies to help you and others more clearly understand PTSD, triggers and the importance of not remaining silent about your traumatic experiences. ***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by S...
2023-05-2157 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaBonus Short #4: We Hear It... Most Do NotThe forth in a series of 'shorts' called Think About It... snapshots of thoughts, quotes and interesting concepts to consider & marinate throughout your day.On this short, I offer my thoughts regarding a quote from Nietzsche and how it related to those struggling with mental health, those who don't understand and those who judge.Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or...
2023-05-1806 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 15: One of Those DaysJonathan Williams, a Constable with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who is in the process of medically-retiring, joins the show to talk about what led him to policing, his good days and his bad, the harassment he endured, all he lost as a result of his service, his thoughts about ending his life and what ultimately brought him on the road to redemption, honour and happiness.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Featuring the track "One of Those Days" by Jonathan Williams.
2023-05-1457 min
Ten Thirty Three60: Larry Peyton - Creating A Voice For Others Through Our Own ExperiencesJoin me as I connect with Larry Peyton. Larry has served with the RCMP for over two decades. Due to repeated traumatic events it eventually led to Larry being diagnosed with PTSD and ultimately over time it worsening and complicating his health. Larry realized the impacts of PTSD and began learning about often misunderstood injury many First Responders carry.
Larry knew that in order to heal he would have to stop hiding his pain and suffering and start being more vulnerable by expressing what his experiences looked like. This ultimately led to him creating...
2023-05-0856 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 14: Contingency PlanDuring the final half of the conversation, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Patrick Gordon talks about life after his three tours in Afghanistan with the armoured regiment, including his diagnosis of with serious physical injuries and PTSD, medically retiring from the military and his development of Operation Feed: Saint John, to combat the hunger experienced by a disturbingly high number of school children in Saint John, New Brunswick.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta...
2023-05-0759 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 13: Raining DirtWhen the Twin Towers fell on 9-11, Patrick Gordon knew his calling was to join the military and "do his part." As a result, he served with the Lord Strathcona's armoured regiment for three tours in Afghanistan, which included several terrifying & traumatic experiences under fire while in a tank. Upon retirement, diagnosed with PTSD and physical injuries, Patrick commenced a plan to combat the hunger experienced by a disturbingly high number of school children in Saint John, New Brunswick.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
2023-04-301h 03Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 12: Do You Think of Me?Claire Sobkowicz joins the show to talk about PTSD from the spouse's side. Too often forgotten is the impact within the home when one person is struggling with PTSD. Claire shares her experiences, difficulties, stressors and significant life changes since her husband, Ontario Provincial Police officer Cst. Jason Sobkowicz (featured on Episodes 4 & 5) was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***This episode features the song "Do You Think Of Me?" by Fretland; authorization to air a portion of the...
2023-04-2359 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 11: You're No Good to Her DeadRob Ashby joins the show to talk about his lifelong struggles with PTSD as a result of severe bullying and harassment during his formative school years; he also speaks about his suicide attempts, night terrors and the conversation that altered his focus from darkness to life.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please...
2023-04-1646 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 10: Just Want the Pain to EndKelsey Muise, a medically-retired Constable with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), joins the show to talk about her 19 years of service, financial burdens while off due to PTSD, wanting the pain to end but not wanting to die, stigmas within police culture, lack of support from upper management, ending her career and her current work with the Heroes Equine Learning Program (H.E.L.P.).***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra...
2023-04-091h 01Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 9: IED AlleyDespite a deployment to Afghanistan's Hyena Road, aka IED Alley, and his current vocation as a police officer with Toronto Police Service, José Arias has managed to navigate around the craters that cause one to experience post traumatic stress. On this episode, José shares his story from childhood to the present, including the reasons he has thus far avoided PTSD and his acquired skills of breathing techniques and meditation.Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.
2023-03-2950 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 8: Two Were LostKristen Jauregui - a 23 year veteran dispatcher for the El Monte Police Department in California - has been on comms to hear her husband, a police officer with the same force, involved in several harrowing incidents, including active shooters. Kristen also discusses her most traumatic event: she sent two police officers/friends to a call that cost them their lives... and when she finally returned to work, faced another officer-down incident.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Massive thanks to the show sponsors:
2023-03-2641 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 7: Imposter SyndromeMichael Terry - a 23 year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces - was diagnosed with PTSD by the military in 2001, however due to his early diagnosis, resolve and coping strategies, he remained an active infantryman, including a tour in Afghanistan, until 2018. Upon retirement, Mike commenced a plan to ride across the country and speak openly about PTSD. Now known as the Dispatches Adventure Ride, Mike has completed several iterations, with plans of attending the east coast in June 2023. ***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***
2023-03-1958 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaBonus Short #3: When You're Told to Shut-Up About PTSDThe third in a series of 'shorts' called Think About It... snapshots of thoughts, quotes and interesting concepts to consider & marinate throughout your day.On this short, I offer my thoughts regarding the forced silence of a provincial officer who wanted to speak out about her PTSD.Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!You can...
2023-03-1605 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 6: Instead of a Bottle or BulletMo Shaukat - Corrections Service Canada officer, Canadian Armed Forces Reservist and President of Boots on the Ground Alberta - joins the show to chat about his time at the Edmonton Max Institution, the unexpected withdrawal from adrenaline, the need for trusted work colleagues and his current efforts to prepare Boots on the Ground Alberta - anonymous peer support for first responders, by first responders - for a full launch in September 2023.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the show...
2023-03-1246 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 5: Career SuicideThe final half of my conversation with Jason Sobkowicz, a Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). During this episode, Jason talks about tattoos in policing, his fight with the Commissioner, stigmas within police culture, the importance of his therapist and his wife, stepping back from work, his ongoing battle with C-PTS(D) and his current mental health.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring...
2023-03-051h 00Papa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 4: NightmaresJason Sobkowicz, a Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), joins the show to talk about a traumatic event, panic attacks, nightmares, stigmas within police culture, stepping back from work and his ongoing battle with C-PTS(D).***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the...
2023-02-261h 00Papa Tango Sierra DeltaBonus Short #2: Don't Let Your Wounds Make You Into Something You're NotThe second in a series of 'shorts' called Think About It... snapshots of thoughts, quotes and interesting concepts to consider & marinate throughout your day.On this short, I offer my thoughts of conflict about a social media post I read a few weeks ago: "Don't let your wounds make you into someone you're not."Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!
2023-02-2304 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 3: From Fight to FlightSachin Latti, Canadian Border Services Agency officer in British Columbia and the heart of "Sachinmotion", discusses his struggles and the discovery of his only resource for staying fit and sane: hitting the pavement and running. With a growing team of support, a community is being built around the concept of hope for first responders & veterans who experience PTSD. His goal: run 7295 kilometres across Canada in 2025 and break the record of 67 days & 10 hours... all while raising money and awareness for veterans & first responders in need of help as they heal from PTSD & mental health illnesses.***WARNING: this podcast...
2023-02-1958 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 2: Subconscious TriggersJoe Flemming, retired Canadian Armed Forces member, discloses a protected, private and personal experience regarding a childhood trauma. This launches a discussion about the conscious logic and thoughts versus the subconscious triggers, how his trauma has affected intimacy, fatherhood, family, friendships and trust for people, especially those within the same community as his personal monster, and how he has been dealing with his PTS(D).***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store...
2023-02-1059 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaBonus Short #1: Negative Thoughts = 80% of Your DayThe first of a series of 'shorts' called Think About It... snapshots of thoughts, quotes and interesting concepts to consider & marinate throughout your day.On this short, I speak about a quote from Tunde Oyeneyin on my Peloton ride.Support the showThe Papa Tango Sierra Delta online store: https://papatangosierradelta.square.site/Featuring the song "Don't Go Away" by Streets of Hastings.Please take a moment to rate and/or review the show!You can find more about Larry and the show at:Instagram: @ptsd...
2023-01-2901 minPapa Tango Sierra DeltaEpisode 1: Short-Term Discomfort or Long-Term Dysfunction?The inaugural episode of Papa Tango Sierra Delta, released on Bell Let's Talk Day (2023), launches a discussion about the overwhelming stigma and fear of repercussions surrounding struggling military, first responder and other "helping profession" members. Mark Long, former RCMP and Halifax Regional Police officer, joins the show to talk about his personal journey, his realization of hitting the breaking point, his battle with C-PTS(D), the suicide epidemic amongst warriors within our society, and his ultimate creation of Cracked Armour.***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is...
2023-01-2549 min
Beergasm The PodcastEpisode 12: Peg the Tail on the Donkey 🇨🇦Joining from Hampton, New Brunswick, Luke MacGregor (Gridiron Brewing) and Corey Richard (Beer Daddy BBQ) apparently knew exactly what they were getting themselves into when Beergasm came calling. The guys chat about pretty much everything from beer & barbecue to Mr. December and the Peg... which apparently has nothing to do with the city of Winnipeg. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catalyst for conversation.Welcome to the twelfth episode. Good news for a change! Though we've already recorded the thirteenth episode, to be released o...
2022-12-2142 min
Brewers BanterOnce again with... Candid Brewing (Antigontish, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Laurie Archibald of Candid Brewing joins the Banter once again to give updates on the brewery, her new position and responsibilities, which include creating a unique culture for both customers and employees, and the good old chug challenge.Recorded on August 31, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-12-1734 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 11: Exercise, Sexual Satisfaction & Global Warming 🇺🇸Keith Adams - also known on Instagram as @grubulub and the founder of beerselfie.com (@beerselfie) - joins us from Chico, California to chat about the things millennials will never understand, Area 51, the eldest celebrity with whom we'd be intimate, and a bunch of other shit. With Keith in NorCal, Larry in Newfoundland, Blair in Bedford and Joe somewhere near Sambro, we coincidentally sound like we're on a craptastic party-line from the 80s... however, things go sideways fairly quickly despite getting a Rant Time call from Royalty. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. B...
2022-12-1239 minBrewers BanterRetake with Waikiki Brewing (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸)Patrick Feltz - head brewer of Waikiki Brewing, located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸 - joins Brewers Banter once again... on account that the live recording at the brewery was not at the deserved audio quality. Patrick chats about the brewing equipment custom built for the Lahaina location, food pairings with beer, what's coming up, his favourite memory at the brewery and a bunch more… as well as the chug challenge.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-12-1021 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 10: Never Have I Ever... 🇬🇧Tommy Sherratt - also known as Tiki Tom - joins from the United Kingdom to play a game of Never Have I Ever with the Beergasm guys... it starts off fairly tame, but shit quickly gets a bit rank and outta hand. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catalyst for conversation.Welcome to the tenth episode. Bad news... we've already recorded the eleventh. For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at beergasmpodcast@gmail.com**If you enjoyed the epi...
2022-12-0445 minBrewers BanterAt Crave (Baton Rouge, Louisiana 🇺🇸)Brandon Sampey, GM of Crave in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, joins the Banter to talk about their self-serve 30-tap beer station at the restaurant.Recorded November 10th, 2022 at Crave Baton Rouge. ***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-12-0336 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 9: Dustcum 🇨🇦On location at the grand opening of BrewHQ in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the Beergasm guys start the episode with a surprise announcement… then they chat about the horrifying concerns regarding dustcum, Facebook, the animal that would be the biggest asshole if it could talk, the shopping cart personality test, the age group most likely to fart in a public place & not care, tipping and more. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catalyst for conversation.Welcome to the ninth episode. Bad news... we recorded the ten...
2022-11-2735 minBrewers BanterAt Rally Cap Brewing (Baton Rouge, Louisiana 🇺🇸)Recorded on location, Kevin & Jeremy of Rally Cap Brewing, along with my little brother Chris, join the Banter to chat about brewing in the BR, hangover food in Louisiana, the sporting vibe of the brewery, surviving Covid, LSU sports, home brewing tips and much more. Recorded live at Rally Cap Brewing on November 9, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-11-2655 minBrewers BanterAt Khuva Craft Beer Lab (Halifax, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Brewers Banter is on location to do a scientific test for the development of a beer tasting algorithm with the Khuva team. Recorded at Harvest Clean Eats in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, we join Jeff, Luke & JD to work through a slalom of IPAs while A.I. tries to determine beer preferences. The episode is co-hosted by my good friend, Blair Tobin.This is my first "Fusion Show"... the non-explicit version of the full experiment, which is more beer-centric, is featured here... the crude, comedic, explicit and non-beer-centric part can be heard on "Brewers Banter."
2022-11-2034 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 8: Fresh Prince of Bl-air 🇨🇦 🇺🇸Beergasm hits the road to do a scientific test for the development of a beer tasting algorithm with the Khuva team. Recorded at Harvest in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, we join Jeff, Luke & JD to work through a slalom of IPAs while A.I. tries to determine beer preferences. During the experiment, the guys also chat about the funniest sports that if, by rule, required drunk competitors, Sambro Joe, pretzels, chainsaws, Android vs Apple, orgasm facial expressions and a bunch more. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a...
2022-11-2025 minBrewers BanterAt Orléans Brewing Company (Orléans, Ontario 🇨🇦)Recorded on location from the brewery, Célia & Yann of OBC along with my good friend Phil, join the Banter to chat about Sid Vicious, moving their brewing plans from Europe to Ontario, brewing with testicles (yes, you read that correctly) and much more. Recorded live at Orléans Brewing Company on October 16, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-11-1544 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 7: Public Washroom Etiquette 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈John Drummond and Sambro Joe enter the realm of Beergasm to discuss public washroom etiquette from both homo and heterosexual viewpoints. Recorded at Off Track Brewing, located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, the guys discuss already warm toilet seats, paid to poo, airplane bathrooms, stuck farts, and more, including John's thought-provoking story about his husband, a retired wounded veteran. Once again, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.PLUS you'll experience the first Rant Time and the Beergasm Heritage Minute.Welcome to the s...
2022-11-1354 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 6: The Philosophy of Sandwich 🇨🇦Naz Farah - owner and operator of Hoppy Wheels mobile tap service, located in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia - and voice-of-the-show Miss Irelind, join the Beergasm to discuss: is a hotdog a sandwich?; should older people wear age appropriate clothes?; what would Scouts Beergasm sell instead of cookies? Recorded outside and live beside Hoppers itself, we solve world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.PLUS you'll experience the first Beergasm Heritage Minute.Welcome to the sixth episode. Bad news... the seventh has already been r...
2022-11-0632 minBrewers BanterAt Stray Dog Brewing (Orléans, Ontario 🇨🇦)Recorded on location from the brewery, Justin & Marc of Stray Dog, along with my good friend Phil, join the Banter to chat about a bunch of shit, including their "One Hop Wonder" beers, when an old boot complains to boot the Booty, using Spectrum hops, being in the "top 5" and much more. Recorded live at Stray Dog Brewing on October 16, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-10-3055 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 5: Married ≠ Monogamous 🇨🇦 🇺🇸Natalie Wanner, author of Crazy on the Inside: A Memoir of Nobody Special, shares her story of being in an open marriage. Every month, three weeks are spent in Edmonton with her husband… the other one in New York City with her part-time single men. Natalie talks about the toxicity of the notion of a "soulmate"; monogamy as a way, but not necessarily the only way; honesty and communicating openly; the worst things she's ever seen on dating app bios / profiles; the song that will always kill the mood; when to toss a pair of gitch and other world pr...
2022-10-3043 minBeergasm The PodcastPreview of Episode 1: ConbumdrumFor sponsorship inquiries, contact us at beergasmpodcast@gmail.com**If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share and rate.**
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Beergasm The PodcastTeaser Preview: Episode 5Episode 5 of Beergasm features Natalie Wanner, author of "Crazy on the Inside", her memoir of living in an open marriage. She chats with us about spending three weeks a month in with her husband in Edmonton, and the other week with single men in New York City,For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at beergasmpodcast@gmail.com**If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share and rate.**
2022-10-2900 minBrewers BanterParty Time Brewing (Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Home brewer James Marshall of Party Time Brewing (located in Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦) joins the Banter to chat about a bunch of shit, including James’ start in home brewing, his future plans, collaborations on deck, advanced mathematics 😉 and his YouTube videos… including the chug challenge, which ended up bringing in a viewers from Dallas, Texas & Ottawa, Ontario to join us.Recorded live via Instagram on June 16, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-10-2646 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 4 (Part 2): Cheezies, Vasaline & Fruit Loops 🇨🇦Tim Kohoot - owner and operator of Village Taphouse - and friend-of-the-show "Sambro Joe" Flemming join Beergasm to chat about three things you'd buy at the grocery story to make the cashier think "what the f**!", drive-thru problems, prairie oysters, Elon & Doug, man-waxing, and other world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.Recorded live at Village Taphouse, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada.Welcome to part two of the fourth episode. Bad news... episode five has already been recorded. Like herpes, we'll always be part of y...
2022-10-2327 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 4 (Part 1): Brush or Wipe 🇨🇦When Tim Kohoot - owner and operator of Village Taphouse, located in Bedford, Nova Scotia - and friend-of-the-show "Sambro Joe" Flemming join the Beergasm b'ys, the conversation digs deeper than the deep end of the deepest shallow place on the planet. Recorded live at Village Taphouse, we chat about Nowhere, whiskey and wine on tap, choosing between brush or wipe, the voice of Ian Hanomansing, tough guy Jean Chrétien, the Hawaiian shaka origins story, alcohol on the hoop and other world problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.
2022-10-1733 minBrewers BanterCalabogie Brewing (Kanata/Ottawa, Ontario 🇨🇦)Patrick Fiori of Calabogie Brewing, located in Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario 🇨🇦 joins the Banter to chat about what “craft beer” means, upcoming releases, why Calabogie strives for solid & consistent over radical & tap-hunting, Clocktower Brewing as Ottawa’s OG of craft beer, the often missed importance of packaging, whirlpool vs. dry-hopping, and a ton more… including the infamous chug challenge.Recorded live on June 8, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-10-1649 minBrewers BanterOl' Biddy's Brewhouse... Round 2 (Sackville, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Keith Forbes - co-owner, co-operator & head brewer - of Ol’ Biddy’s Brew House, located in Sackville, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦, joins me on the Banter once again for some bevies and chuckles. (Keith gets a wee tipsy at the end!) During the episode, we chat about their Ukrainian brew & fundraiser, the new mainstays, upcoming releases, brewing a “No Coast” IPA versus a West Coast IPA, the ideology of what puts the “craft” in craft beer, the Moody Minute and a whole lot more … including the infamous chug challenge.Recorded live on June 1, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be...
2022-10-1058 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 3: Spencerella 🇨🇦When Spencer Gallant - co-owner and head brewer of Lone Oak Brewing, located in Prince Edward Island - joins the show while recording at Ol' Biddy's Brewhouse, we chat about previews for three new Disney movies, including Spencerella, why farts are funny, lame dad jokes and other problems everyone's thought about but went unsaid. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.Welcome to the third episode. Bad news... we've already recorded the fourth.For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at beergasmpodcast@gmail.com**If you enjoyed the episode, please s...
2022-10-0928 minBrewers BanterLabrosse Brewery / Microbrasserie (Pointe Claire, Montreal, Quebec 🇨🇦)Troy Olynyk (owner & operator) and Dan Ablenas (head brewer) of Labrosse Brewery/Microbrasserie, located in Montreal, Quebec 🇨🇦, joined the Banter to chat about why an Albertan opened a brewery in Montreal, their Lab series of small batch beers, the move from home brewing to professional, three upcoming beer releases, the change of direction from expansion to focussing on tightening a smaller circle, and a bunch more… including the infamous chug challenge.Recorded live on May 25, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-10-0458 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 2: Satchel & The Snag 🇨🇦Is it a satchel, murse or fanny-pack? Does it make you a S.N.A.G.? James Marshall, Party Time Brewing, joins the episode to chime in on these questions while the group tackles other world problems, including Larry's self-esteem and Blair being the herpes. Plus Indiana Jones filmed in Cape Breton, Buddy Wasisname Sr., and what happens when a canister explodes by your wife. Beergasm... it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.Welcome to the second episode. Bad news... we've already recorded the third.For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at be...
2022-10-0233 minBeergasm The PodcastEpisode 1: Conbumdrum 🇨🇦From toilet paper to saints, where everything is from Canada because you know someone from Canada, and when beergasms explode, it's all about beer as a catylyst for conversation.Welcome to the first episode. Bad news... we'll be back for more.For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at beergasmpodcast@gmail.com**If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share and rate.**
2022-09-1934 minBrewers BanterGridiron Brewing (Hampton, New Brunswick 🇨🇦)Luke MacGregor, co-owner, operator & brewer of Gridiron Brewing, located in Hampton, New Brunswick 🇨🇦, joins the Banter to chat about the big move Gridiron made from the garage to a taproom, their soon-to-be-open BBQ kitchen, upcoming beer releases, using local ingredients, and a bunch more… including the chug challenge.Recorded live on May 18, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-08-3054 minBrewers BanterCraft Beer Association of Nova Scotia (CBANS) 🇨🇦The Craft Beer Association of Nova Scotia (CBANS), represented by Blair Tobin (Topside Brewing) and Chris Downey (The Harbour Brewing) 🇨🇦 join me on Brewers Banter to chart about the upcoming Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival 2022, Sept. 16 & 17: session times, the 40 breweries participating, axe-throwing, live music and more!Visit www.nscraftbeer.ca or @nscraftbrewers to get more info & tickets.Episode recorded live on August 10, 2022, via Instagram live.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-08-1958 minBrewers BanterWater ‘n Wine - Home Brewer Shop (Truro, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Eric Jackson of Water ‘n Wine brew shop, located in Truro, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦, joined me on Brewers Banter to chat about how their home brewing store is different from all the others, dry yeast vs liquid, hop whirlpooling, the home brewing community, his “no starter” mantra from dry yeast, and a bunch more… including the chug challenge & recommended hangover food.Pre-recorded on May 10, 2022; aired on Instagram on May 11, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-08-0150 minBrewers BanterKohola Brewing (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸)Live and in person with Greg (co-owner / operator), JD (operations manager) and Robert (head brewer) of Kohola Brewing, located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸 - on Brewers Banter to chat about being authentic, the logistical challenges of brewing in Hawaii, expanding to Oahu & the other islands, the story behind the name & the brewery location… as well as the difficulty of blaming a fart on a pet when you don’t have a pet. Recorded live on April 29, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-07-2844 minBrewers BanterMahalo Ale Works (Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸)Live and in person with Ben Kopf - owner / operator of Mahalo Ale Works, located in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸 - on Brewers Banter to chat about being awarded Hawaii’s Best New Brewery, why they don’t lager, the planned name changes of their beers, the flux capacitor… as well as the sour that made me pucker. Recorded live, outside (hence the wind) on April 28, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-07-2457 minBrewers BanterWaikiki Brewing (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸) - PART 1Live and in person with Patrick Feltz - head brewer of Waikiki Brewing, located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸 - on Brewers Banter to chat about the brewing equipment custom built for the Lahaina location, a major ton about hops & hopping, food pairings with beer, the aloha spirit… as well as the chug challenge, which drew some video recording spectators.This is PART 1 of a two part episode.Recorded live on April 27, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-07-241h 11Brewers BanterWaikiki Brewing (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸) - PART 2Live and in person with Patrick Feltz - head brewer of Waikiki Brewing, located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 🇺🇸 - on Brewers Banter to chat about the brewing equipment custom built for the Lahaina location, a major ton about hops & hopping, food pairings with beer, the aloha spirit… as well as the chug challenge, which drew some video recording spectators.This is PART 2 of a two part episode.Recorded live on April 27, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-07-2449 minBrewers BanterAndy Norman, Runner & Chugger (Manchester, United Kingdom 🇬🇧)Andy Norman - aka @ipaadventures on Instagram - from Manchester, United Kingdom joined me on the Brewers Banter to chat about being a 10 mile a day runner, racer & athlete, yet still a craft beer crusher, the UK beer scene, Manchester’s best breweries, his love for Cloudwater Brew Co., his massive glassware collection, pastry stouts, haze for days, photographing beer & a ton more... as well as an English version of the chug challenge.Recorded live on April 20, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-06-0537 minBrewers BanterJim Moody, the Beer Lovin' Newf (Sackville, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)When the scheduled guest couldn't make it on the show, my buddy Jim Moody (his beer-infused Instagram account is @jimmoody709) stepped in on short notice for some bullshittin' and a quick beer. This episode is nothing more than two Newfies having a bit of a yap... hope you can understand what we're saying. Cheers!Recorded live on April 13, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-05-3020 minBrewers BanterIron Rock Brewing (Lab City, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦)Dave Hurley - owner & operator of Iron Rock Brewing, located in Lab City, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦 - with assistant brewer Brianna & team member Brittany, joined me live on Brewers Banter to chat about their Women’s Day Pink Boots DIPA, the challenges of brewing in Labrador, their tattoo festival at the brewery, future events and the focus on more females needed in the craft beer industry… as well as the chug challenge, (allegedly) Ryan Reynolds’ surprising twin & their shotgun roulette.Recorded live on March 30, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-05-2657 minBrewers BanterThe GrainFather: G40 Episode (Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿)Sam Loader - Technical Brewing & Distilling Manager for Bevie (producers of the GrainFather) - joined Brewers Banter live from Auckland, New Zealand to chat everything about the new G40 all-grain brewing system. This is the G40 episode... we cruise through all the upgrades and alterations from the G30, some differences from the G70 and the inside scoop on some upcoming goodies.Recorded live on March 23, 2021.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-05-2354 minBrewers BanterLiquid Assets (Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Drew Jardine - of LIQUID ASSETS, located in the Stanfield Halifax International Airport - joined me live on a comedic episode of Brewers Banter to chat about the Nova Scotia craft beer, liquor & wine scene, how Liquid Assets survived the pandemic, why there is a sense of the Maritimes for visitors at the shop, his new nickname of Ed Beeran, and the infamous chug challenge. Recorded live on March 16, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-05-1850 minBrewers BanterBrew HQ - Home Brewer Shop (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Steve Haynes - owner & operator - of BREW HQ, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦, joined me live on Brewers Banter to chat about the evolution of Brew HQ, what to expect from their soon-to-be-opened new store (including the vibe & atmosphere), new tech (such as the Rapt Pill), brewing tips, which question dropped his interview rating down to 9.75 out of 10, as well as a ton more.Recorded live on March 9, 2022..***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-05-0100 minBrewers BanterBrightwood Brewery (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Matthew McGrail - cofounder, co-owner & head brewer - of BRIGHTWOOD BREWERY, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦, joined me on live Brewers Banter to chat about the hops used in their “The Big Lift” American IPA, pH issues in the winter, collaborating with New Scotland, recipe creation, tips for new brewers & seasoned vets, blaming farts on his kids, as well as a ton more.Recorded live on March 2, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-04-2357 minBrewers BanterEscarpment Labs Yeast (Guelph, Ontario 🇨🇦)THE YEAST EPISODE! Richard Preiss - cofounder of ESCARPMENT LABS, located in Guelph, Ontario 🇨🇦 - joined me on Brewers Banter to chat about yeast strains & new releases (including their new Thiol Libre), fermentation control, using Bretts & Lacto, the madness & violence of Kveik, starter vs straight pitch, under pitching & over pitching, off flavours, traditional lager yeast vs Krispy Kveik, biotransformation, repitching, life span, storage, best before dates and more. I also asked the “tough” questions about performance enhancing substances that just gotta be used in production (😉) and the stellar beers produced by Escarpment Labs yeast.Recorded live on February 23...
2022-03-3056 minBrewers BanterGhostfish Brewing Co. (Seattle, Washington 🇺🇸)Brian Thiel, co-owner & managing member of GHOSTFISH BREWING, located in Seattle, Washington 🇺🇸, joins the banter to chat about their mandate to produce fantastic beer first… and then be completely gluten free, expansion plans for the brewery, the fun story behind the name “Ghostfish”, a secretive upcoming collaboration brew, and who would be the celebrity to best represent the brewery… plus recommendations about the best hangover food.Recorded live on February 16, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-03-1154 minBrewers BanterCandid Brewing (Antigontish, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦)Laurie Archibald, brand ambassador of CANDID BREWING, located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦, joins the banter to yap about customer service in the craft beer industry, the components of being a craft beer ambassador, why it was named “Candid” and why I owned I fart I didn’t do (also why she would release a fart and blame it on me)… plus the staple beer chug challenge.Recorded live on February 9, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-03-0543 minBrewers BanterParish Brewing (Broussard, Louisiana 🇺🇸)Ryan Speyrer, head brewer of PARISH BREWING CO, located in Broussard, Louisiana 🇺🇸, joins the banter to talk about their infamous Ghost in the Machine DIPA, going from a home brewer to bottling at Parish and then to the position of head brewer, hop additions in the whirlpool & the fermenter, his planned work with Lutra Kveik, the haze and stability in NEIPAs and a shitload more... a great episode for boozers and brewers alike.Recorded live on February 2, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-02-2351 minBrewers Banter5x5 Brewing (Mission, Texas 🇺🇸)Brewers Banter with George Rice, co-founder, co-owner & head brewer of 5x5 BREWING (pronounced five-by-five) - located in Mission, Texas 🇺🇸 - joins the banter madness to chat about how he went from serving on missions in Iraq and Afghanistan to opening a craft brewery in Texas, the good and hilariously-bad of brewing with other veterans, their upcoming new facility, some beer history and more… as well as the "legend-larry" chug challenge.Recorded live on January 26, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-02-1952 minBrewers BanterFlagship Brewing (Staten Island, New York 🇺🇸)Jay Sykes, co-founder & co-owner of FLAGSHIP BREWING, located in Staten Island, New York 🇺🇸, joins the banter to chat about collab brewing... but not with other breweries, opening a brewery in New York's forgotten burrough, his take on Guinness, and brewing what people don’t yet realize they want. WARNING: Jay ‘may’ be pissing during the entire episode… that’s still up for debate.Recorded live on January 19th, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme@gmail.com.***
2022-02-1355 minBrewers BanterEvergreen Craft Ales (Ottawa, Ontario 🇨🇦)“Ottawa beer should taste like Ottawa.”Chris Samuel, head brewer/co-owner of EVERGREEN CRAFT ALES, located in Kanata / Ottawa, Ontario 🇨🇦, joins the banter to chat about his journey from home brewing to commercial brewing in a garage to full on, brick & mortar brewing in an industrial space… successful brew day tips… what "craft brewing" truly means… why the Alchemist and Dog Fish Head were such influences... planned upcoming brews... and a shitload more.Recorded during an Instagram Live broadcast on Jan. 12, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craftbeerwithme...
2022-02-011h 20Brewers BanterCrooked Feeder Brewing (Cormack, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦)Brewers Banter with Rob Sutton - head brewer, co-founder & co-owner - of CROOKED FEEDER BREWING, which is located in Cormack, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦During the episode, we banter about the Newfoundland craft beer community, the current popularity of sours on the island, why he needed to brew "Somethin' Local" to appease some residents, their recent growth with fermenter purchases and a bunch more.Tune in to hear how Rob reacts when the chug challenge is issued.Recorded during an Instagram Live broadcast on Jan. 5, 2022.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be...
2022-01-261h 00Brewers BanterMaui Brewing Co. (Kihei, Hawaii 🇺🇸)On this episode of Brewers Banter, I chat with Garrett Marrero, CEO & co-founder of Maui Brewing Co., from Kihei, Hawaii 🇺🇸.During the episode, we banter about Maui Brewing’s growth, diversification of the craft beer industry, challenges of brewing on Hawaii (including the difficulties of obtaining required supplies), and the need to start moving some of their production to the mainland.You'll also learn why, if there is ever a movie made about his life, Garrett believes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson would play the lead role, though he names another actor he would prefer.The e...
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Brewers BanterPort Rexton Brewing (Port Rexton, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦)Brewers Banter with Alicia MacDonald, Brewer & Co-owner of PORT REXTON BREWING, in Port Rexton (near Bonavista), Newfoundland and Labrador 🇨🇦.During the episode, we banter about brewing gluten free beer, dry-hopping techniques, their new brewing facility, what truly defines a “craft” brewery… and quite a bit more, including brew day hints, why a brew shop employee pissing her off led to all grain brewing, and which hop was used in their "The One with All the Citra" pale ale. 😉Recorded during an Instagram Live broadcast on Dec. 8, 2021.***Sponsorship inquiries and guest requests can be sent to craf...
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Brewers BanterThe GrainFather (Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿)Brewers Banter with Sam Loader - Technical Brewing & Distilling Manager for BEVIE / GRAINFATHER - from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿.During the episode, Sam discusses upgrades from the GrainFather G30 all-in-one brewing system to the G70, the upcoming release of the GrainFather G40 system, and changes within the GrainFather Community brewing app. We also chat about brewing with the system, how he completes a brew day within four hours, and why he has never before blamed a fart on a pet.The episode was recording during a live video via Instagram on Sept. 1, 2021.***Sponsorship inquir...
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