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Truth, Beer, and PodsequencesEpisode 170 - Bananas Are My Favorite BerryWhat, botanically speaking, is a berry? Trix is the most budget friendly fruit. Beth will no longer bring the burps. Not buying domain names. Easy NFL picks. Drinking squeegee. Tina is one sketchy bird. The Party Tree is a state of mind. The importance of Vets and Brews and the Honor Bus. Why are so many people in the woods? The phrasing in Barstool Perspective is...questionable. Tom Holland. Hot hose water.
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Craft Parenting PodcastEp. 156 – Real Talk With Matt and Shanelle DeMaris (Part 2)This week, we continue our conversation with Matt and Shanelle DeMaris, AKA the Cincy Brews Traveler and The Wolf. We talked about a wide variety of topics, including parenting, Cincinnati craft beer, and more. We talked so much that we had to divide the podcast into two separate episodes! This is part two of our conversation.Make sure to follow all of their projects:Vets & BrewsThe Brews Travelers’ Outcast PodcastHustle & BrewsSpecial shoutout to 13 Below Brewery for letting us use their taproom as our mobile podcast studio. ***Spread the Word an...2023-09-2949 minCraft Parenting PodcastEp. 155 – Real Talk With Matt and Shanelle DeMaris (Part 1)This episode has been a long time in the making! This week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Matt and Shanelle DeMaris, AKA the Cincy Brews Traveler and The Wolf. We talked about a wide variety of topics, including parenting, Cincinnati craft beer, and more. We talked so much that we had to divide the podcast into two separate episodes! This is part one of our conversation. Part 2 will be released next week.Make sure to follow all of their projects:Vets & BrewsThe Brews Travelers’ Outcast PodcastHustle & BrewsSpecial shoutout to 13 Below Brewery fo...2023-09-211h 01
Hustle & BrewsEp 24 - Hustler's Brews (2nd Run) – Kam Siu - AzaleaWe’re sitting down w/ a repeat guest for the first time ever on this podcast! Check out Episode 19 to hear a more in-depth look at Kam Siu’s story because a lot has transpired in his world since that initial interview.This is the Hustler’s Brew Second Run featuring, Kam Siu, CEO of Panda Trading Company, Dope Asian Street Fare, & Decibel Korean Fried Chicken. He is the mastermind & man behind some of the most delicious dishes in the Nati. His food is as unique as his concepts & he’s cookin’ up some new ideas so make sure...2023-06-0644 min
Hustle & BrewsEp 23 - Hustler's Brews (1st Run) - Anthony "Tank" Mansfield - Rants & Rabbit HolesThis is the first run in a new sub-series of Hustle & Brews podcasts called “Hustler’s Brews”. In this new series, I’ll be periodically sitting down w/ local hustlers that have collaborated w/ a local brewery on their very own beer! I’ll be doing these whenever there’s a new collab coming out…or in this case out…distributed…& probably not even available at this point. I think it’s cool as hell when a local brewery collabs w/ a local hustler, or influencer, or podcaster, or maybe just a regular to their brewery. I’d love to see more of this so...2023-05-2558 min
Craft Parenting PodcastEp. 121 – Moving, AFC Wildcard, and Beers from Big Timber BrewingJoe and Caroline discuss some personal news while watching the Bengals play the Ravens in the AFC Wildcard game and drinking beer from Big Timber Brewing.Beers were courtesy of the Cincy Brews Traveler AKA Matt DeMaris.What We Are DrinkingTimber Cutter IPABig Timber Brewing Company – Elkins, West VirginiaABV: 4%FestbierBig Timber Brewing Company – Elkins, West VirginiaABV: 5.6%PorterBig Timber Brewing Company – Elkins, West VirginiaABV: 6.5%Spread the Word and Connect With UsIf y...2023-02-021h 02
Hustle & BrewsEp 22 - SNS Management - Andy & Gennal SturmOn episode 22 we sat down at Karrikin Spirits Company in Fairfax & got deep into the hustle w/ Andy Sturm, co-owner of SNS Management, & his beautiful wife Gennal & their inspirational story of building an empire together as a couple. We love these two as individuals & hearing their come up story from a couple perspective really reminded us of ourselves too. Our personal motto is “Grind Together, Shine Together” & these 2 are a great example of this. This isn’t just a Hustle story…it’s a love story. I admire this guy more than he probably knows because he's in the gam...2023-01-011h 58
Hustle & BrewsEp 21 - Wieland Lawn Care - Chad WielandOn this episode I sit down w/ a local legend at The Little Miami Brewing Company in Milford, Ohio…my hometown. This guy is known all over but there aren’t many people in Milford that haven’t crossed paths w/ him. This dude is as unique & kind as they come. He’s amazing company when tossin’ back a few cold ones too. When he started his new business last year…I knew I was going to have him on the podcast. On Episode 21…I’m talking to Chad Weiland of Weiland Lawn Care.I recorded this back in like Marc...2022-12-251h 15
Hustle & BrewsEp 20 - Roselawn Pharmacy - Jason DorseyOn Episode 20, we’re chattin’ it up with Jason Dorsey at one of our favorite places to grab drinks…the Nine Giant Fermentorium!, Jason is the owner & head pharmacist of Roselawn Pharmacy. We met Jason at one of our favorite places to grab drinks…the Nine Giant Fermentorium! Not all entrepreneurs are born entrepreneurs. Some, like Jason, play the hand they were dealt & end up stepping into the role. He was actually preparing himself for ownership prior to knowing he was one day going to be an owner. Things happened…& an amazing opportunity presented itse...2022-09-051h 23
Hustle & BrewsEp 19 - Panda Trading Co, Dope, Decibel - Kam SiuI sat down w/ Cincinnati entrepreneur Kam Siu at Esoteric Brewing in Walnut Hills, OH.Kam Siu is the CEO of Panda Trading Company, Dope Asian Street Fare, & Decibel Korean Fried Chicken.Kam's ability to network & build a killer team/reliable work force, coupled w/ his drive & creativity have made him into one of the fastest growing hustlers in our city. If you ask him, he probably won't say it happened fast but he has created a lot of unique businesses in a relatively short time period. We are also joined by Esoteric's A...2022-06-201h 55
Hustle & BrewsUpdate 2022I've been missing for a while.Here's why.My apologies.I'm back.2022-05-1705 min
The Gnarly Gnome: All The PodcastsAlmost Heaven, A West Virginia RoadtripI don't get to explore the beer scenes outside of Cincinnati nearly enough - and was thrilled to get away this weekend to do exactly that. Good Friend of the show (and me) Matt Demaris invited me and a couple of friends on a "Cincinnati Brews Travellers" trip down to check out the beer scene in the mountains of West Virginia.
We hit up a bunch of breweries, recorded a bunch of podcasts and had an absolute blast doing it. I hope this one is as fun for you to listen to as it was for us to record!
Guests...2022-04-111h 15The Gnarly Gnome: All The PodcastsAlmost Heaven, A West Virginia RoadtripI don't get to explore the beer scenes outside of Cincinnati nearly enough - and was thrilled to get away this weekend to do exactly that. Good Friend of the show (and me) Matt Demaris invited me and a couple of friends on a "Cincinnati Brews Travellers" trip down to check out the beer scene in the mountains of West Virginia.
We hit up a bunch of breweries, recorded a bunch of podcasts and had an absolute blast doing it. I hope this one is as fun for you to listen to as it was for us to record!
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Cincy BrewcastAlmost Heaven, A West Virginia RoadtripI don't get to explore the beer scenes outside of Cincinnati nearly enough - and was thrilled to get away this weekend to do exactly that. Good Friend of the show (and me) Matt Demaris invited me and a couple of friends on a "Cincinnati Brews Travellers" trip down to check out the beer scene in the mountains of West Virginia.
We hit up a bunch of breweries, recorded a bunch of podcasts and had an absolute blast doing it. I hope this one is as fun for you to listen to as it was for us to record!
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Hustle & BrewsEp 18 - Cincinnati Watch Company - Rick BellI sit down w/ Cincinnati Watch Company's Rick Bell at Brink Brewing Company in College Hill, OH. Rick Bell is one of the owners of Cincinnati Watch Company in Cincinnati, OH. Listen to how a passion for timepieces & a deep love for his city & community, in general, lead Rick to co-creating the first watch company to assemble watches in Cincinnati since 1958! We are also joined by Brink founder, Andrew McCleese, to talk about some of the beer we drank during the podcast. Podcast Production: John Bl@ze Theme Music: "Farmers Name"...2022-01-161h 33
Hustle & BrewsEp 17 - Del Gardo's Cannoli Bar - Steve Del GardoI sit down w/ Cincinnati's own..."The Cannoli Guy" at Third Eye Brewing Company in Sharonville, OH!Steve Del Gardo is the owner of Del Gardo's Cannoli Bar in Covington, KY.Hear how Steve's lifelong dream of being a business owner was realized after a winning battle with breast cancer shifted his mind state to go for it.We are also joined by Third Eye brewer, Chloe Schaefer, to talk about some of the beer we drank during the podcast & the upcoming collaboration they are working on w/ The Cannoli Guy.P...2021-09-261h 21
Hustle & BrewsEp 16 - Hot Sauce For Mortals - Nathan HanksI sat down on the stage at Fretboard Brewing w/ Nathan Hanks to record my first ever LIVE episode (recorded on 8/9/21).Nathan is the owner/creator/chef of "Hot Sauce For Mortals", a young local hot sauce company that creates an eclectic variety of delicious hot sauces that focuses on flavor over heat.We handed out Face Murder Chocolates...we talked about his company...& we had a hot wing challenge.Absolutely under 1000 characters, Marco & Julia!!!!Podcast Production: John Bl@zeTheme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely2021-09-1540 min
Hustle & BrewsEp 15 - Gorilla Cinema - Jacob Trevino & Otto BaumOn this episode, we joined the Gorilla Cinema power team of Jacob Trevino & Otto Baum at the beautiful Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. If you’re unfamiliar w/ these two creative geniuses, you’re probably hip to their amazing & unique bars & restaurant as they are the minds behind Tiki Tiki Bang Bang in Walnut Hills (formerly The Video Archive), The Lonely Pine Steak House in Pleasant Ridge, Tokyo Kitty downtown, La Ofrenda in OTR, & the OG venue of The Overlook Lodge, which is where this podcast was recorded. These two hustlers joined forces to make, what I consider, one...2021-08-081h 33
Hustle & BrewsEp 14 - Adena Distributing - Michael AmannThis ep features Michael Amann of Adena Distributing. I had the pleasure of sitting down w/ Michael at Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, Kentucky as we talked about his journey into the distribution game. Adena Distributing is the premier craft beer distribution company in Ohio & is responsible for bringing in some of the best craft beer our bottle shops, tap houses, & local craft brew spots have to offer! They are the newest local distributor in the state & are already making big moves in the short time they have been around.I’d heard of Adena before but this was...2021-07-201h 52
Hustle & BrewsEp 13 - Corporate - Matt TomamichelOn this episode, I sit down at Streetside Brewery in historic Columbia Tusculum w/ Matt Tomamichel, the Owner of Corporate – Cincinnati’s premier sneaker & clothing shop. Not only is Matt the owner of Corporate, but he is also an accomplished designer, a giving philanthropist w/ his Bigger Than Sneakers non-profit, & just a helluva guy w/ some just inspiring & positive vibes. It was a pleasure to talk to Matt & listen to his come-up story while enjoying some cold Streetside brews. Corporate is located in Hyde Park & is known by sneakerheads across the country. However, creating such a successful busines...2021-06-032h 05Volume 7 Archives - The Gnarly GnomeThese Are The Voices Of Cincy Craft.I use the tagline 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' in Cincy Brewcast a lot. When I say it, though, I don't necessarily mean that I am the voice of Cincy craft. You are. Every one of you who contributes to the show, the blog, all of it are part of the voice of Cincy craft. If you have ever sat next to me or stood across a bar from me and had a conversation you're definitely part of the voice of Cincy craft, too.
And this episode? Well... it features two more folks who I think are a big part...2021-05-3156 minCincy BrewcastThese Are The Voices Of Cincy Craft.I use the tagline 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' in Cincy Brewcast a lot. When I say it, though, I don't necessarily mean that I am the voice of Cincy craft. You are. Every one of you who contributes to the show, the blog, all of it are part of the voice of Cincy craft. If you have ever sat next to me or stood across a bar from me and had a conversation you're definitely part of the voice of Cincy craft, too.
And this episode? Well... it features two more folks who I think are a big part...2021-05-3156 minThe Gnarly Gnome: All The PodcastsThese Are The Voices Of Cincy Craft.I use the tagline 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' in Cincy Brewcast a lot. When I say it, though, I don't necessarily mean that I am the voice of Cincy craft. You are. Every one of you who contributes to the show, the blog, all of it are part of the voice of Cincy craft. If you have ever sat next to me or stood across a bar from me and had a conversation you're definitely part of the voice of Cincy craft, too.
And this episode? Well... it features two more folks who I think are a big part...2021-05-3156 minThe Gnarly Gnome: All The PodcastsThese Are The Voices Of Cincy Craft.I use the tagline 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' in Cincy Brewcast a lot. When I say it, though, I don't necessarily mean that I am the voice of Cincy craft. You are. Every one of you who contributes to the show, the blog, all of it are part of the voice of Cincy craft. If you have ever sat next to me or stood across a bar from me and had a conversation you're definitely part of the voice of Cincy craft, too.
And this episode? Well... it features two more folks who I think are a big part...2021-05-3156 min
Hustle & BrewsEp 12 - Hustle & Brews Podcast / OwnerLand Realty - Matt DeMarisThis episode is different than any other &, honestly, it makes me writing this intro a little awkward. That’s because I’m the guest on this one & my wife is interviewing me. I typically give a nice long introduction on the episode’s guest & big up them about things they talked about in the interview & the hustle that got them to their position. However, since I’m the interviewee…that just seems weird, so…I’ll just tell you how the idea for this episode came about.My buddy Rock is one of my most trusted long-time friends & I pi...2021-05-061h 26
Hustle & BrewsEp 11 - Ali Rittenhouse International - Ali RittenhouseOn this episode we sat down w/ Shanelle’s classmate & my newest friend in Sidney…Ali Rittenhouse. She is the owner of Ali Rittenhouse International.The first time I met Ali, the whole idea of this podcast was just a blip of a thought in my head but I knew she was exactly the type of person that I would highlight on an episode if I ever made it happen. Well, here we are & I’m really excited for you to get to know her! She’s a social media guru, an online business...2021-01-011h 27
Hustle & BrewsEp 10 - Highgrain Brewing Co. - Matt Utter & Brad Brooks***Note - Please excuse the sound on this one again - We had some crazy reverb due to the venue & it effected the audio. However, now I know about what caused this so I will be more aware in the future. Sorry y'all...I'm new to this, but I'm getting better. "I will fail my way to success"***On this episode of the Hustle & Brews Podcast I am talking to Matt Utter & Brad Brooks with Highgrain Brewing Company in Silverton, OH.I’m a big fan of Highgrain & I was really excited to sit down w...2020-11-011h 31
Hustle & BrewsEp 9 - Rebel Mettle Brewery - Mike Brown & Team***Note - Please excuse the sound on this one - We had some crazy reverb due to the venue & it effected the audio. However, now I know about what caused this so I will be more aware in the future (not including the next episode, because it happened there too & I turned them into production at the same time). Sorry y'all...I'm new to this, but I'm getting better. "I will fail my way to success"***On this episode we’re talking to the crew behind Cincinnati’s newest brewery…Rebel Mettle…located on Central Avenue between 4th & 5th...2020-11-011h 14
Hustle & BrewsEp 8 - Point to Point Inspections - Pete DayPoint to Point Inspections, LLC is located in Austin, TX & is owned by Pete Day. After building a successful home inspection company, Pete began day trading on the side & is about to turn that side hustle into his main source of income. Point to Point Inspections serves the greater Austin area & provides its clients with quality home inspections while providing honest feedback about a home's condition to help alleviate anxiety & build confidence through the home buying process. While building the inspection business, Pete also began to dabble in another long-time interest...the stock market. After year...2020-09-011h 59
Hustle & BrewsEp 7 - Chad Robert Paint Finishings - Chad Ulrich @ Happy 2 Brewing CompanyChad Roberts Paint Finishings is owned & operated by Chad Ulrich & he is, in my humble opinion, the best painter in the Greater Cincinnati area. Chad Roberts Paint Finishings has been in business for over 4 years (16+ in the industry) & they service the entire tri-state area, focusing on higher-end homes & commercial spaces. If you want it done right...on time...& on budget w/ no hassles...Chad is your guy! I've been working w/ Chad as long as I've known him. In those 14+ years, I've never met a painter to match his quality, work ethic, & attention to detail. As...2020-07-191h 11
Hustle & BrewsEp 6 - McHarper Manor - Tabitha & Tom Harper @ Narrow Path Brewing Co.McHarper Manor is located in a beautiful historic building located in Milford, OH & is owned by Tabitha & Tom Harper, who are two amazing individuals who recently (& unexpectedly) found out what its like to “go viral” on a global scale! McHarper Manor offers in-person & online Arts & Crafts classes taught by owner, Tabitha Harper, & many other local artists eager & excited to share & teach their love of the arts. They cover many mediums to engage & inspire people of all ages & from every corner of the globe with a passion for creativity. They provide the space & instruction for anyone & everyone to create...2020-06-161h 58
Hustle & BrewsEp 5 - The Common Beer Co. - Mark & Amy LortzThe Common Beer Co. is located in beautiful historic downtown Mason, OH & is owned & operated by two of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Mark & Amy Lortz.Besides serving up delicious locally crafted brews to their patrons & friends, this amazing Mason power couple lives in & loves the community they set up shop in. They created the business as a way to, personally, better their hometown & they did that by investing in, renovating, remodeling, & reviving a building in their historic Main Street corridor & turning it into a brewery with hopes of creating a center point & hub where their n...2020-05-011h 55
Hustle & BrewsEp 4 - Rob Radford's Boxing 4 Fitness - Rob Radford @ Bad Tom Smith Brewing (Madisonville)Rob Radford's Boxing 4 Fitness is located in Madisonville, OH & has been dedicated to whipping Cincinnatians into shape for over 25 years. My wife & I sat down with Rob at Bad Tom Smith Brewing on the corner of Madison & Whetsel Aves (just a few blocks away from his gym) & listened in amazement as he told us some of the most entertaining stories ever. We also (mainly) talked about how he built his dream from the ground up. His stories were as incredible as his grind!Boxing for fitness is located on Eriee Ave right on the curve by...2020-04-011h 18
Hustle & BrewsEp 3 - Emmett Ridge Farm - Jeremy Boswell @ BC's Bottle Lodge (Montgomery)Emmett Ridge Farm (ERF) is located in Amelia, OH (just outside of Cincinnati) & their mission is to instigate a mind shift, & help lead the charge to a vibrant & sustainable food system. They do this by showing people how they create food for their community & it...is...delicious! If you are concerned with & want to feel confident about the food you feed your family, & are looking for a local source that you can trust is treating their animals & the process w/ integrity...look no further. Go online to find out more or go visit Emmett Ridge Farm in person & check ou...2020-03-011h 16
Hustle & BrewsEp 2 - Crooked Can Brewing Company - Jared Czachorowski @ Crooked Can Brewing (Winter Garden, FL)Crooked Can Brewing company is located just outside of Orlando, FL. The wispy oak trees & brick streets of historic Winter Garden create the perfect backdrop for a truly unique brewery that takes an obvious & tremendous amount of pride in the community in which it lives. If you ever visit Orlando, I highly recommend making Crooked Can part of your vacation plans. Its worth the short drive to experience this one-of-a-kind place &...to spend some money at a great local establishment! Almost all small businesses depend on the support of their local communities. Crooked Can Brewing Company is no d...2020-02-1341 min
Hustle & BrewsEp 1.5 (2nd Half) - Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) - Justen CheersThe Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) closed its doors & locked up for the last time in September 2019. I sit down, separately, with Jason Surniak (Head Brewer) & Justen Cheers (CFO) to talk about why. Not all hustles have happy endings. In fact, many small businesses end up having to shut down for some reason or another. Its not an uncommon ending. These two entrepreneurs openly & honestly talk to me about what they feel, ultimately, lead to QCB closing their doors for good. We talk about how it started, what went down, & what's next for these two hustlers.2020-01-071h 05
Hustle & BrewsEp 1 (1st Half) - Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) - Jason Surniak @ Fifty West Brewing CompanyThe Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) closed its doors & locked up for the last time in September 2019. I sit down, separately, with Jason Surniak (Head Brewer) & Justen Cheers (CFO) to talk about why.Not all hustles have happy endings. In fact, many small businesses end up having to shut down for some reason or another. Its not an uncommon ending. These two entrepreneurs openly & honestly talk to me about what they feel, ultimately, lead to QCB closing their doors for good. We talk about how it started, what went down, & what's next for these two hustlers.2020-01-071h 07