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The Shawn Mackey ShowCollege Football Surprises and Cubs' Playoff PushTell me your thoughts. Leave some Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of The Sean Mackie Show, Shawn discusses the latest NCAA football upsets and rankings, the Chicago Cubs' playoff performance, and the Chicago Bears' player developments and game analysis. He highlights key games, player performances, and the implications of recent results on rankings and future matchups.TakeawaysIllinois pulled off a last-second victory against USC.Ohio State remains the top-ranked team in college football.The AP Top 25 rankings differ significantly from power rankings.The Cubs...
2025-10-0226 min
The Arrogant Independent🔥 From Prescott to the Past: The Anger That Fuels Backlash 🔥When Dak Prescott pledged $1 million to fight LGBT and “woke” America after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his words echoed a much older American story. This isn’t just about one man’s grief—it’s about how anger after a crime can be redirected at entire communities. From Red Summer (1919) to the Zebra Murders (1970s), the Willie Horton ad (1988), and the Superpredator myth (1990s), White America repeatedly turned isolated acts into sweeping indictments of Black people. Today, we’re watching that same cycle unfold against LGBTQ+ communities. This post isn’t about silencing Prescott...
2025-09-1708 min
Sports, Clicks & PoliticsEP198: DOJ Epstein Report, Elon Forms America Party, Tucker Interviews Scott Horton & Iran PresidentEP198: DOJ Epstein Report, Elon Forms America Party, Tucker Interviews Scott Horton & Iran PresidentSPORTSKevin Roy T3 https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/07/06/john-deere-classic-2025-payouts-prize-money-pga-tour-money/84484334007/ CLICKSUSAID Officially Closed https://www.thecable.ng/usaid-officially-shuts-down-aid-programmes-moved-to-state-department/ Billion Dollar BTC Wallet Activated https://blocknews.com/14-year-dormant-bitcoin-wallets-reactivate-moving-over-1-1b-in-btc-each/ Diddy Trial https://pagesix.com/2025/07/07/celebrity-news/sean-diddy-combs-met-with-standing-ovation-from-fellow-inmates-after-partial-conviction/ Tucker - Scott Horton https://x.com/tuckercarlson/status/1940828954040140123?s=46&t=ye-2GyAK2iDh3yT1vKjfJg Candace - Trump Called Candace about Brigi...
2025-07-071h 03Sports, Clicks & PoliticsEP196: Trump Bombs Iran, What’s Next? MAGA Divide, Tucker w/Bannon & Cruz, OKC Thunder Dynasty?EP196: Trump Bombs Iran, What’s Next? MAGA Divide, Tucker w/Bannon & Cruz, OKC Thunder Dynasty?SPORTSNBA Finals: OKC Thunder Champs https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-playoffs-schedule Dynasty in the Making? Keegan wins, Ryder Cup player/captain? https://talksport.com/golf/3313596/phil-mickelson-keegan-bradley-ryder-cup-playing-captain-usa/ CLICKSTucker: Bannon & Ted Cruz Reaction https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/maga-civil-war-a-guide-to-trumps-fracturing-coalition-over-iran-and-israel/ Bannon on CIA(VIDEO)Bannon on Deep State & JFK(VIDEO)Bannon on Iran(VIDEO)Cruz Iran(VIDEO)Cruz on AIPAC(VIDEO)Cruz on Iran Hitman(VIDEO...
2025-06-231h 40
Have Coffee Will TravelCoffee Houses and the Pumpkin Spice PhenomenonA coffee house is an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments, and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers. The first known use of the term coffeehouse was in 1612. More commonly a coffee house or coffee shop (cafe) serves various types of coffee, espresso, latte, americano and cappuccino.Coffee houses are popular hangout spots in pop culture. The most famous example is Central Perk from the television show Friends. However, there are many more examples. Not only are these places great spots to get together on tv, they also work...
2024-11-1228 min
198.4 KFLX Fiction RadioCrazy Heart / Tender MerciesTwo movies for the price of one!
Our first double feature is a doozy! Tender Mercies and Crazy Heart both tell the story of aging country singer/songwriters fallen on hard times. Both have incredible star power from Robert DuVall, Tess Harper, Horton Foote, Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal & T-Bone Burnett. Both were award show darlings. And both have top notch country tunes! So roll down the windows and enjoy the sunset as we walk ya through all the ins and outs of Mac Sledge and Otis "Bad" Blake.
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2024-09-091h 11
Say What Now!? PodcastSWN!? S1/Ep. 18- Are you Move in Ready?Welcome back to a new episode of Say What Now!? The topic for today is “Moving in with your partner good or bad?” Are you sure this what you want? Are you ready to share your privacy? Can you adapt to someone else routine? Well let’s dive in on todays topic with our Guest host Jennifer Horton, you can follow her on IG: @jenniferdenise1_ be sure to follow us by clicking the linktree below 👇🏾 Also by clicking our linktree to you can register to vote or check your voter status in the upcoming election https://linktr.ee/say.what...
2024-08-1747 min
The Sports Lunatics ShowFeb 2024 - Sports Lunatics - 50th Anniversary Tim Horton's Passing and Penguins' Mt. RushmoreThe Sports Lunatics, Shawn and Howie, talk about the 50th anniversary of the passing of Tim Horton, their memories and what it all meant to them. They share a couple of stories as well. Howie reacts to a post on social media that stated the Big Four (Crosby, Jagr, Lemieux, Malkin) of the Pittsburgh Penguins was or is the greatest Mount Rushmore of NHL players from any single team. 33 minutes.
2024-02-2133 min
Discover BirminghamAuthor of Alabama Short Stories Book and Podcast - Shawn WrightDr. Chase Horton gets caught up on his Alabama history with Shawn Wright, author of Alabama Short Stories. Shawn is also the creator of the Alabama Short Stories podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and major podcast platforms.
They talk about the legendary Miss Fancy story, Vulcan's torch, the tragic story of the Botanical Gardens, Bear Bryant's famous "Call Your Mama" commercial, and many more.
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2023-06-301h 03
Soul Forge PodcastShawn and Paul Finally Meet In Real Life - 294Shawn and Paul finally meet in real life!
Shawn is from Canada. Paul is from England. They have been podcasting together for over 9 years. They have spoken over Skype and Zoom. However, it was not until this week that the two friends finally met in person. This is the episode where they discuss their history, their visit, and a huge pile of other topics!
Paul, his wife Linda, and their two boys have come to Canada to visit Paul's aunt. It was 1994 the last time Paul and Linda made the trip. Since the two friends...
2023-06-2924 min
Two Sides of the StoryThe Dog RescuerOn this week's episode Tom talks about reconnecting with buddy Josh who came for a visit and Shawn talks about his family fun filled weekend. (0:21) Shawn tells a story where he rescues a dog (15:15) Tom and Shawn discuss the MCU's Major problems (28:00) Then, the cousins discuss the justice for the actor who played Jar Jar Binks (34:40) Tom and Shawn both have Tim Horton's rants (41:30) The Sides boys get into the latest episode of Star Trek Picard (55:00) Tom gives his Stargate update (1:13:00)
2023-03-271h 22
The Hot Seed PodcastEp.92 with Leayre Horton, Owner of The Messy BuddhaSend us a textIn this episode the fellas welcome Leayre Horton, owner of The Messy Buddha, discussing the inspiration of her business, her rewards her challenges and who she wants to collaborate with. Learn more about Leayre Horton and Shop The Messy Buddhathemessybuddha.comwww.facebook.com/messybuddhawww.instagram.com/messybuddhainfo@themessybuddha.comVideo Game CornerGotham Knights Not So Breaking NewsThe McRib's 2022 Return Date Means You Can Get It So SoonAirline launches lottery to entice m...
2022-10-271h 53
Empire, Republic and Shadow WarsBonus Episode: Scott HortonSend us a textIt's my birthday week so you all get a special bonus episode. It's been 10 months since we last had Horton on the show, and a LOT has happened in that time. Just an FYI: I don't listen to many podcasts these days. Mainly because I don't want to be influenced by anyone, but, I ALWAYS listen to Horton. So here ya go. Enjoy.Get Scott Horton's book on the "War on Terrorism" here:https://amzn.to/3DfPfDKOr his book on the war in Afghanistan here:https...
2022-10-1853 min
Two Sides of the StoryThe Range Of Nicolas CageOn this week's episode Tom and Shawn breakdown the failed proposal at Islanders game (0:21) Tom is going Tom Segura and Shawn went to bet on the ponies (19:15) Some how Tom ruined the Buffy rewatch podcast and then Shawn explains how he can separate the art from the artist unless the artist is Nic Cage (36:35) Then the cousins discuss the Salem Witch trials and how it would suck to time travel there (49:30) and Finally Tim Horton's hockey cards are back! (58:20)
2022-10-171h 04
Growth by ShawnBitcoin, Russia and the US dollar with AJ Ansaldi and Taylor HortonKeep yourself up to date with todays podcast going over the US from a financial standpoint. We talk about the US dollar and how we believe the value is changing along with steps we are making to set ourselves up for future success. Disclaimer: This is in not financial advice. Efforts are made to ensure all information is up to date, but unintended errors may occur.Looking for personalized coaching with Shawn?growthbyshawn.comInstagram and Tik Tok: @growthbyshawnConnect with AJ:Â Instagram: @ajansaldiTwitter: stonk_daddyConnect with T...
2022-03-2833 min
Two Sides of the StoryBoys and Their ToysOn this week's episode Tom talks about his spur of the moment trip from Fredericton to Montreal (0:21) Shawn gives some birthday shout outs (7:22) Another Tim Horton's rant (10:55) The cousin's show off their new toys (21:15) and The cousin's discuss the Star Trek Discovery finale (44:15) and they discuss their favourite character's (1:03:30) Be sure to check us out on our socials:Instagram; @twosidesofthestorypodTikTok @twosidesofthestorypodor send us an e-mail at 2sidesofthestorypod@gmail.comTheme song performed by Kevin and the McCallisters. Be sure to find more of their music at https...
2022-03-281h 24
Two Sides of the StoryWe Want Our RRRRolllll Up The RRRRim Cups BackOn this week's episode the boys rant about Tim Horton's RRRRRRRROll Up The RRRRRRim to win contest (0;40),The cousins then discuss Picard season 2, Discovery and all things Star Trek (15:20) Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer and the current state of Star Wars (46:10) JJ Abram's Star Trek and Star Wars (58:15) what we are currently watching (1:08:25) we answer a fan e-mail (1:17:35)Be sure to check us out on our socials:Instagram; @twosidesofthestorypodTikTok @twosidesofthestorypodor send us an e-mail at 2sidesofthestorypod@gmail.comTheme song performed by Kevin and the McCallisters. Be sure to...
2022-03-141h 33Empire, Republic and Shadow WarsBonus Episode: Horton on AfghanistanSend us a textI recorded this episode with Scott Horton just a few days ago. We delve deep into Afghanistan and all sort of foreign policy issues. Enjoy!Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Remember, the official beard products company of the show is Fable Beard Company. They have amazing products for great prices. Get a 15% discount on ALL orders when you use coupon code: Shawn15 at check out. You can also follow the...
2022-01-171h 02
Awesome AwfulEternals, with Elijah HortonIn season two, episode one of the Awesome Awful Podcast, presented by the Daily Drunk, host Shawn Berman welcomes Elijah Horton. They discuss Marvel's latest superhero film, Eternals. Specific points of discussion include how Sprite is the worst superhero name ever, how come Kumail Nanjiani isn't shirtless the entire film, celestial babies, and the fate of the MCU. Also, if Angelina Jolie is only in your film for two minutes, is Angelina Jolie really in your film?
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2021-11-1431 min
The Sale RingThe Advantages to Joining a Franchise SystemEver wonder why independent real estate companies choose to join a national or regional franchise system?? Well we get to the bottom of it in this spectacular episode with premier auctioneer and real estate broker Johnny Horton from Longview, Texas. Johnny takes us through the advantages of joining a nationwide real estate and auction franchise system (United Country Real Estate) and the advantages it has contributed to his significant growth over the past 3 years. Lots of insight from a professional auctioneer and real estate broker that is currently growing his business at a rate of over 100% each year. Check it...
2021-10-2951 minGrowth by ShawnEpisode 2: Trading with Taylor HortonIn this episode, I sit down with Taylor Horton who works for Simpler Trading. Taylor is an options trader and has a real passion for what he does. I'm excited for you to listen to our chat about how he got into the position in now and what he currently does for Simpler. You can find Taylor on Youtube, Twitter and Instagram @FocusedTrades
2021-10-1934 min
Most Interesting Man In the Commonwealth of Kentucky#onthe12 Podcast 10-14-21Today's Topic Weather powered by weatherbug.com"In The Garage" is a stand up comedy showcase featuring fantastic comics from around our region. Enjoy this unique, newly renovated event space, have a delicious craft beer and laugh at some well crafted jokes!Location: The Garage 825 6th Avenue Dayton, KY 41074Headliner: Holly LynneaFeaturing: Blake Hammond, Mat Alano-Martin, Gwen Sunkel, Ossia Dwyer, Phil PointerHost: Shawn BraleyCountry Boy Entertainment LLC Dj Fannypack "Suburban Girl" (Radio Version) is streaming on ALL platformshttps://open.spotify.com...
2021-10-1430 min
Most Interesting Man In the Commonwealth of KentuckyAsktarrishorton asktarrishorton.com presents #onthe12 Podcast 9-16-21Asktarrishorton asktarrishorton.com presents #onthe12 PodcastHuge weekend of comedy #onthe12 "Laughter is the Best Medicine" to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital at Newport Syndicate. For tickets and more information visit WindowWorldCincinnati.comIn The Garage Comedy Nite hosted by today's guest Shawn Braley  for tickets and more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/.../in-the-garage-comedy-iv...If it's happening in Dayton, Bellevue, Newport, or Fort Thomas ~ Let's talk about it #onth12Weather powered by weatherbug.com
2021-09-1629 minEmpire, Republic and Shadow WarsBonus Episode: Interview with Scott HortonSend us a textThe fourth, and final, bonus episode of July to celebrate our 4th Anniversary. I interview author Scott Horton, the libertarian foreign policy expert and author of the book "Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism." You can find Scott's work at antiwar.com and libertarianinstitute.org Purchase the book here: Enough Already. Turn Any Doc Into a Private Audiobook. No Subscriptions. Try WithAudio on Your Mac/PC.100% Local AI. No cloud. No tracking. Convert URLs, PDFs & EPUBs into high-quality audio.Support the show
2021-07-1957 minThe Sale RingAllowing Buyer Broker Participation at Real Estate AuctionsAuctioneers allowing Buyer Brokers to participate in real estate auctions has been hot topic for many years. In this episode we dive into Buyers Broker participation and receive excellent insight from two veteran real estate auctioneers. Don’t miss it…!
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2020-11-2544 min
PucklandiaJosh Critzer / Chad Balcom + special guest Josh HortonJosh Critzer brings us bonus audio with Josh Horton with the Everett Hearld, but first we look at the .500 streak the Winterhawks are on, contrast that with the long hot streak they enjoyed, & opine on what Portland may look like down the stretch & into the playoffs
2020-02-2600 min
The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #57: Developed in the Bottle (Part 2)Mike and Jason continue their conversation on aging various styles of beers while sharing a bottle of Evil Twin Brewing’s Double Barrel Jesus.
Beers
Evil Twin Double Barrel Jesus
American Imperial Stout, IBU Unknown, ABV 12%
Reviews on Untappd and BeerAdvocate
Show Links
Evil Twin Brewing
Mikkeller
Recorded May 25, 2014 in Ankeny, Iowa
Intro Music – When It Stings by Pictures of Then
Runtime: 53 minutes
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2014-11-2753 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #56: Developed in the Bottle (Part 1)Mike and Jason share a bottle from Zipline Brewing Co. of Lincoln, Nebraska. The beer featured is the Oak Aged Oatmeal Porter, which is aged for 10 months in Silver Oak Cabernet wine barrels.
Beers
Zipline Brewing Oak Aged Oatmeal Porter
American Porter, IBU Unknown, ABV 6%
Show Links
Zipline Brewing Co
Zipline Brewing Co on Twitter
Silver Oak Winery Cabernet Sauvignon barrels
NZ IPA by Zipline Brewing Co
Surly Brewing in Iowa(@ 2:40)
Recorded May 25, 2014 in Ankeny, Iowa
Intro Music – When It Stings by Pictures of Then...
2014-08-2844 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #55: Roll On Barley JohnOne of Minnesota’s most award-winning brewpubs, Barley John’s, lays out plans for expansion in Wisconsin. Hometown hero Surly brews a collaborative beer with Texas’ Real Ale and the Indiana juggernaut Three Floyds. Colorado’s Oskar Blues is now available in cans in Minnesota. And half-growlers make it easy to bring fresh beer home from Iowa.
Beers
Confluence Brewing Fresh Start
Hoppy Pale Lager, IBU 31, ABV 4.86%
Oskar Blues Deviant Dale’s
India Pale Ale, IBU 85, ABV 8%
Show Links
Confluence Brewing in BGP Episode 54
Confluence Brewing on Twitter – @confluencebr...
2014-02-2759 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #54: This Evening So BeerMike, Shawn, Tony, and Gretchen are joined by Stu for an extra-long episode featuring beers from Confluence Brewing of Iowa, Dangerous Man Brewing, AleSmith, and a Deschutes Brewery collaboration with Great Lakes Brewing.
Show Links
Capital Gold by Confluence Brewing Company, Golden Lager, 4.8% ABV – Untappd
South Side Citra Blonde by Confluence Brewing Company, Blonde Ale, 5.2% ABV – Untappd
American Wheat by Dangerous Man Brewing Company, American Pale Wheat Ale, 5.1% ABV – Untappd
Dangerous Man Community Hops ESB / Wet Hopped ESB
Class Of ’88 Imperial Smoked Porter by Deschutes and Great Lakes, Smoked Beer, 9% ABV – Untappd
2013-12-211h 46The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #53: You Wanna RadlerMike, Shawn, Gretchen, John, and Tony attack the summer sippers known as shandies and railers. These are beers that are truly a cocktail of approximately half beer and half lemonade or soda. Some breweries, such as Leinenkugel’s, pre-mix a shandy and make it available in bottles. Stieglbrauerei of Austria makes a similar beer called radler that uses grapefruit soda in a concoction with beer. With industry examples to set the stage, we make our own versions of the radler while discussing the role beer cocktails can play for those learning about beer.
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2013-08-0941 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #52: Fitger’s and GrowlersMike, Shawn, Gretchen, John, and Tony discuss four beers from Fitger’s Brewhouse: Apricot Wheat, XXX, Starfire Reserve, and Superior Trail IPA. The tap list at Fitger’s is constantly rotating, so make sure you stop in to get a growler fill when driving through Duluth.
Show Links
Fitger’s Brewhouse on Twitter and Facebook – mncraftbrew.org
Apricot Wheat by Fitger’s Brewhouse, Fruit Ale, 5.3% ABV – BeerAdvocate
XXX English Ale by Fitger’s Brewhouse, ESB Pale Ale, 6.6% ABV – BeerAdvocate
Starfire Reserve by Fitger’s Brewhouse, American Pale Ale, 8.4% ABV – Untappd
Superior Trail IPA by Fitger’s...
2013-07-231h 10The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #51: Gates of EdenAfter episode 50, where we paid tribute to the American lagers that have shaped our beer culture, we decided it was time to revisit the beers that got our team started in craft beer. This episode covers the beginning of our craft beer culture shock. Each of our guests brought their gateway beers for the rest of the crew to try and discuss.
Show Links
1554 by New Belgium Brewing Company, Belgian Dark Ale, 5.6% ABV – BeerAdvocate
Two Hearted Ale by Bell’s Brewery, American IPA, 7.0% ABV – BeerAdvocate
Big Two-Hearted River by Ernest Hemingway
Milk Stout Nitro by Left Hand B...
2013-07-171h 05The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #50: Economy BeersWe are hitting the big five-oh! We are 50 episodes into our project, and we are just getting started. As a form of celebration, each of the guests in this episode brought some American lagers to the table. We felt it necessary to pay homage to a few of the beers that introduced so many people to our favorite beverage. Listen up as we go around the table and chime in with your thoughts in the comments on the site.
Show Links
Old Style, American Adjunct Lager, 4.7% ABV – BeerAdvocate
Grain Belt Premium, American Adjunct Lager, 4.6% ABV – BeerAdvocate
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2013-06-1747 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #49: TailGate BeerTailGate Beer is based out of San Diego, California but currently brews in Monroe, Wisconsin. The company even once considered Cold Spring, Minnesota as home. Shawn got into a conversation with TailGate Beer’s founder Wesley Keegan more than a year ago. Wesley wanted us to try out his current trio of beers: Blacktop Blonde, Hefeweizen, and Session IPA. It’s been a long time coming, but we were glad to get the word out on these beers right before the summer season hits. Right before we recorded this episode we reached back out to Wesley and he responded to a...
2013-05-2450 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #48: Can You Oak It?Porters and peppers. The theme on this week’s show involves breweries kicking up their porters by infusing pepper and vanilla flavors. Chocolate Sombrero from Clown Shoes is a 9% ABV Imperial Stout that was brewed with ancho chile, chipotle peppers, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Clown Shoes barrel aged Chocolate Sombrero in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels and released it as the 11% ABV Luchador En Fuego for their third anniversary. The second round of beers involves the Smoked Porter by Stone Brewing Company. The brewery went two different directions and created one version of Smoked Porter with chipotle peppers, and a se...
2013-04-3052 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #47: Minnesota Coffee BeerInspired by our conversation regarding Fulton Beer’s “War & Peace” from last week, we decided to round up all of Minnesota’s coffee beers for another blind taste testing. At this time of the year, we were able to source six different coffee-infused beers ranging from Brown Ale-styles to Imperial Stouts. The craft brewers of Minnesota […]
2013-04-221h 10The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #46: Bringing It All Back HomeOur latest episode is a bit of a Minnesota blowout! We start off with Size 7, an IPA from Steel Toe Brewing. We kick into high gear with Silhouette, an Imperial Stout from Lift Bridge. We continue discussions by side-stepping into War and Peace, a coffee stout based on Fulton’s Imperial stout, The Worthy Adversary. […]
2013-04-081h 35The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #45: Sunday BeersSunday beer sales are a no-go in Minnesota. This forced Gretchen across the river to Wisconsin in search of some new beers to review in this week’s show. She came back with a a Belgian-style Saison from Nebraska that was brewed with Apricot puree and then aged for six months in French Oak Chardonnay barrels. […]
2013-03-251h 06The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #44: Brett BombWe return this week with another three-way blind taste test of Farmhouse Style Ales made with Brettanomyces. We like the surprise reveal at the end, and try to avoid letting the marketing of the bottles truly sway our experience. The three beers we try are the Epic Elder Brett Saison Brett Golden Ale, a 2011 […]
2013-03-0444 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #43: Conditioned for StoutsSurprises are afoot as Mike, Jason, and special guest Luke attempt to decipher the differences between various American Imperial Stouts in a three-way blind tasting. We are at the tail-end of the season, but these beers from Bell’s, Founders, and Sierra Nevada stand as defining examples of the winter warmers available throughout the Midwest. Bell’s […]
2013-02-2540 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #42: The Tale of John HenryJohn, Gretchen, Shawn, and Mike discuss the line of John Henry ales from Cold Spring Brewery of Minnesota – John Henry Colonial Cream Brown Ale, John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale, and John Henry West Indies Pale Ale. These three beers are part of a newer series of craft beer entries from the largest brewery […]
2013-02-1745 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #41: Life Beyond SimcoeJason and Mike take the hype head-on with the fresh release of Bell’s Hopslam Ale. Hopslam is a Double India Pale ale brewed with honey. “Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle and culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops…” At 10% ABV, this isn’t a starter beer, but […]
2013-02-0647 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #40: Wild Beers of New GlarusWisconsin is the home to New Glarus Brewing and their 100,000 barrel capacity Hilltop Brewery. Wisconsin Belgian Red was a game-changer for project members as it was one of the first locally-produced fruit beers that we came across. Available in 750ml bottles, Belgian Red was brewed with Wisconsin wheat, barley, and Montmorency cherries. The past […]
2013-01-2542 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #17: Golden NuggetToppling Goliath is growing in Iowa and will soon be moving to a 30 barrel brew system. With the coming expansion, the beer is now available across Iowa as well as Wisconsin. Jason and Mike take to their growlers to review a couple fresh pints of Toppling Goliath’s Golden Nugget IPA. Golden Nugget is a […]
2013-01-1852 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #16: Let the Wookey Jack WinJason and Shawn review a series of beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Company of Paso Robles, California. Union Jack is a dry-hopped, west coast IPA available year-round. Double Jack is a double IPA that won bronze medal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival. Finally, Wookey Jack is an unfiltered, rye malt, American-style black ale […]
2013-01-0949 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #39: Brewery CollaborationsShawn, Mike, Gretchen, and John taste two different collaboratively created beers. Conflux No. 1 from Deschutes Brewery and Hair of the Dog Brewing is a blend of Deschutes Brewery’s The Stoic and The Dissident and Hair of The Dog’s Fred and Adam. These four beers were aged for 24 months in a variety of cask […]
2013-01-0453 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #38: Oyster Stout Blind TastingShawn and Mike are joined by friends Gretchen, John, and Obi. This week’s episode was an experiment. We recorded a five-person panel exploring an arrangement of Oyster Stout beers. There is no specific season for oyster stouts, as several of the examples we share in this episode are available year-round.Since we didn’t expect any beers […]
2012-12-2042 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #37: Founders Bolt CutterShawn and Mike are joined this week by special guest Corey Shovein, the West Regional Market Manager for Founders Brewing Co. Corey was kind enough to share a bottle of the latest release in the Founders Back Stage Series, Bolt Cutter. Bolt Cutter is a 15% ABV barley wine brewed in celebration of the Founders […]
2012-12-121h 12The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #36: Beer After MidnightSpecial guest Jason Brizzi calls in to discuss Day Tripper by Indeed Brewing Company, the expansion of breweries in Iowa and Minnesota, where these brewers are coming from, the favored hometown beer-styles, and the shake-up around Goose Island in the Chicago beer scene.
2012-12-0547 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #35: A Primer for Darkness DayFor the Minnesota beer fan, the end of October means the arrival of Surly’s Darkness Imperial Stout. Since 2007, Surly Brewing of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota has released its 750ml bottles of the lauded Darkness. For people who are willing to make the journey, Surly celebrates the release of Darkness with food and bands on the […]
2012-10-2238 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #34: Precious Angel’s ShareTick, tick, tick. That’s the sound of rare. This week’s episode of the podcast was recorded almost one year ago. It was the culmination of a day filled with homebrewing and beer discussions. Shawn shared a 375ml bottle of the The Lost Abbey’s The Angel’s Share 2010 that he had procured during a trip to […]
2012-02-1639 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #33: Boom IslandOne morning while reading The Heavy Table, Shawn learned about one of Minnesota’s newest breweries, Boom Island Brewing Company. The biggest difference between Boom Island and many other breweries that have hit the news recently, is that Boom Island was already putting its beer up for sale. I attended a quick tasting at The Four Firkins in Saint […]
2012-01-1544 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #15: Kentucky Breakfast StoutWe’ve reached into the archives to release a “lost” episode of The Happy Hour. Back in 2010, Jason and Mike were lucky enough to receive a bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout. This annually released beer shouldn’t be considered a simple oaked version of Founders Breakfast Stout, but is a wholly different beer. Kentucky Breakfast […]
2012-01-0620 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #32: Step It Up and Go SourI have to admit that I have missed our conversations through the microphone but we are at it again. Our scheduled programming returns this week with an exploration of some delicious sour beers. We delve into a comparison of a homebrew sour versus a commercial sour beer. Long overdue, Shawn and I share a bottle […]
2011-12-1359 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #14: Barrel Aged BoulevardBoulevard Brewing of Kansas City, Missouri has a wonderful series of beers that they call the Smokestack Series. The “Smokestacks” are typically limited release beers that come in 750ml bottles. For me, they represent some of the most innovative beers available in the Midwest. Last year I fell in love with the Bourbon Barrel Quad […]
2011-02-0752 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #31: Darkness EyesIt is the second of our recordings from the weekend that belonged to Darkness Day. Again, this meet-up presented an opportunity for Jason, Mike and Shawn to record together. On this occasion, the three hosts and guests discuss Darkness Day as well as review three different beers. Our first review is of the beer Rosé […]
2010-11-041h 32The Beer Genome ProjectBGP #30: Sourheart Like YouThis past weekend, many Midwestern craft beer fans descended upon Minnesota. Their destination: Brooklyn Center, where Surly Brewing hosted Darkness Day 2010. This episode was recorded on Darkness Eve, so stay tuned for next week’s episode to hear our discussion about Darkness Day and Surly Darkness 2010. However, the meet-up for Darkness Day weekend provided […]
2010-10-271h 05The Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #13: Schlafly and Oskar BluesReplete with tangents about bottle dates and general beer geekery, we present another episode of our Happy Hour series with Mike, Jason, and special guest Brandon. Clocking in at just under one-hour, this week’s Happy Hour circles around the reviews of two beers: Schlafly’s (St. Louis Brewery) Biere de Garde, and the Oskar Blues Gordon. […]
2010-08-2457 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #29: Cuvée Is Just a Five Letter WordBrew days can certainly be one of the more social beer events. When visiting Minneapolis, Shawn and I joined up with some homebrewing friends for a day of beer creation and discussion. Our friends at New Brew Thursday had arranged a trade with Shawn, in which we were the recipients of the Cuvée de Tomme […]
2010-07-0118 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #28: The CaptainBrought kicking and screaming into the world of sours? No way – we dive right in! I feel a bit ashamed that it had taken me this long to hear about Captain Lawrence Brewing, but I have been properly introduced thanks to Shawn and our friend Tyler. In this episode, Shawn and I take a […]
2010-06-1120 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #27: The Lost SessionFirst, I have a bit of backstory of everyone. This episode was first recorded mid-February, following the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Winterfest. We lost that original audio and our reviews for some New Glarus beers. So we recorded again, with most of the same conversation and two new Dogfish Head beers at a later date. We […]
2010-04-201h 26The Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #12: Left Hand Brewing’s Oak Aged Imperial StoutThis episode was probably recorded somewhere near the beginning of winter 2009. So even though it’s a few months past recording date, there is quite a bit of relevant information to be taken from this episode. I was joined by Jason to review the 2009 Oak Aged Imperial Stout from Left Hand Brewing of Colorado. […]
2010-03-1422 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #11: Avery Samaels Oak-Aged AleGame changer! Ever so often, in the process of exploring as much of the craft beer world as possible, Shawn and I will come across a beer that epitomizes why we do what we do. Truly I don’t want to give away much of the episode’s discussion – but this was a milestone for us.
2010-02-2424 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #10: Hitachino Red Rice AleThis week, the guys bring a review of one of Shawn’s favorite breweries from the Land of the Rising Sun. Hitachino Nest is a brewery within a brewery; its parent company Kiuchi, has been brewing saké for nearly 200 years. These intriguing ales have been making their way into upscale Asian fusion restaurants, craft beer stores, and […]
2010-01-2915 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #26: Do You Beer What I BeerAre you a big fan of bitter beers and Tyranena Brewing (@Tyranena) of Wisconsin? Then you might think that this episode was crafted especially for you. Shawn and I take some time to review two “out there” beers from our midwest sustenance provider. From their “Brewer’s Gone Wild” series, we have the Bitter Woman in […]
2010-01-1253 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #9: Slovak Imperial BrownIn recent months, Shawn and I have been trying to learn about homebrewing with our friends and via the web. I must say that Twitter has been awesome to do some quick crowd-sourcing to get some different perspectives on a question I had. One source of help has been homebrewer and gent Stephen Freshnock, aka @slovakbrewer on Twitter. […]
2009-12-1517 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #8: Schlafly LoveThis episode is an oldie, but a goodie. My friend Jason (one of the many here at The Beer Genome Project) and I got together to primarily try out Schlafly’s Pumpkin Ale, and decided to throw on a few other beers that we haven’t yet had a chance to try. Unfortunately Schlafly is not a […]
2009-12-0458 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #25: Beer One RevisitedIt’s been a great first year everyone. Shawn and I wanted to start off the second year right by revisiting the beer we reviewed way back on episode one, the Winter Ale by Summit Brewing of St. Paul, MN. And even though this marks the beginning of winter and its own selection of seasonal beers, […]
2009-12-0247 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #24: Brewin’ to DieWe’re really excited you guys have joined us on our journey and we are fully prepared to progress further in our second year. Episode 24 was actually recorded during the weekend of Darkness Day, up in Minnesota. On the evening I arrived, Shawn and I wanted to record reviews for a few beers the two […]
2009-11-1757 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #23: Golden BeerIn the last episode, we presented a few Oktoberfest style beers as a traditional example of fall seasonal beers. This week we continue our foray into fall seasonals with three ales, two of which are of the pumpkin variety. Of course we detail a few upcoming local events, present some blog posts from our friends, […]
2009-10-0149 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #22: Not Oktoberfest YetLook out your window; summer is almost gone. Or, perhaps, I’m just really excited for the fall. With all the new seasonal beers rolling out, there is good reason to be excited for this season. Shawn and I wanted to start the season right with two of the better known American versions of the Oktoberfest/Märzen […]
2009-09-1850 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #7: Quilmes CristalWe recently had a friend of ours return from Argentina. He brought back with him the country’s most popular beer, Quilmes Cristal. The Cristal is an American Adjunct Lager coming in at 4.90% ABV. In recent years, the Quilmes brewery (CervecerĂa y malterĂa Quilmes) has been all but bought out by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Making his […]
2009-09-0419 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #6: Pliny the ElderThis week’s Happy Hour features Shawn and Tom Hill, who review one of the most fabled beers we’ve featured to date. They take on Pliny the Elder, the first such commercial example of a Double/Imperial IPA, from Russian River Brewing Company. Thanks to Brad from the Hop Cast for making this review possible. The Beer […]
2009-08-2717 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #21: The Ballad of IPAsIn celebration of #ipamonday, Shawn and I were able to record a 4-way IPA blind taste test episode in St. Paul. Truly this showdown was inspired by the ability to review multiple beers in person with each other, and since the list grew long, we decided to review all the brews in a blind tasting. […]
2009-08-1835 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #20: My Bock PagesThis week it’s back to basics. On tap, or rather, from the bottle, are two beers of the Bock style. Bocks are a dark lager originally created as a drink by Roman Catholic monks for Lent. Bocks are higher in nutrients than the typical, lighter lager and provided sustenance for monks during the fast. In […]
2009-08-0442 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #19: Corona, CoronaMy gosh, they’ve gone and done it. This week’s Beer Genome Project remains on topic but swerves away from the reviews of craft beer to bring two macro American Adjunct Lagers to the table. The selection this week was of course inspired by the hot summer months, and the popular tendency to grab a light […]
2009-07-2347 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #18: Oh, SaisonOh, Saison, am I not an admirer to you, and one deserving of perfection? It’s a world of new beer out there, and Shawn and I are here to learn as much about it as possible. Lift Bridge Brewery of Stillwater, Minnesota is still fairly new to the craft brew scene, but with their flagship […]
2009-07-1955 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #5: Belgian Blonde and Denver Pale AleThis week’s Happy Hour Episode features Shawn, Tom, and BGP friend Jason, a long-time listener of the show. Absent from this show is Mike, still on vacation in Ireland, where he recorded an episode of his own with his friend Nick. The guys review two beers, the Belgian Blonde ale from Leffe Brewery, and the […]
2009-07-1622 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #17: Wit on WitIn this week’s show, Shawn and I review three different beers of similar styles. Together we discuss our take on the Hoegaarden wit; Shawn takes a look at the Hitachino Nest White Ale by Kiuchi Brewery, and I managed to track down the newest Millstream Brewing offering – Hefe”r”Weissen. This is a mixture of popular […]
2009-06-2748 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #16: One More Cup of AleI hope everyone has enjoyed the past few Happy Hour episodes. I’m glad to say that we are getting back into normal rotation and starting it off with Episode 16 – One More Cup of Ale. Shawn and I host this week with reviews of three completely different beers: Sea Dog Brewing Company’s Wild Blueberry […]
2009-06-1135 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #4: Guinness StorehouseMike and Nick take a few minutes to discuss Guinness beer and the tour of the Guinness Storehouse from the top of Dublin, in the Guinness Gravity Bar.
2009-06-0105 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #3: Element 115 and Ten*FidyAfter a guest appearance on a video review for the Beer Genome Project, BGP friend Jake is finally able to share an on-air review with Shawn. In this podcast, the two give their reviews of Flat Earth Brewing Company’s Element 115 lager (unfiltered) and Oskar Blues Brewing’s Ten*Fidy Russian Imperial Stout. Later in the podcast, […]
2009-06-0134 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #15: My Beer’s Home TownAfter a visit to Iowa, Shawn and Mike return with fresh reviews of Flat Earth Brewing Company’s Monkey Business and Olde Main’s Sodbuster. Both of these beers were purchased with the idea of hometown stout in mind and transported in growlers. The Monkey Business is a coconut-infused porter from Flat Earth Brewing in St. Paul, […]
2009-05-1448 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #14: Beyond Beer Lies Nothin’Three beers get their reviews in episode 14. We decided upon the American Pale Ale as a style to explore, but were unable to find two of the same brewery that we can review along with each other. First, you’ll hear Shawn’s take on the Lagunitas Dogtown Pale Ale, then Mike’s review of the Iowa […]
2009-05-0139 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #13: Rainy Day Beer #13Lucky number 13! Shawn and Mike go real dark with the Stockyard Oatmeal Stout by Stockyard Brewing Company and the Gonzo Imperial Porter by Flying Dog Brewery. The Stockyard brew looks to be sneakily produced by the fellows over at Goose Island in Chicago. With the spring time comes warmer weather and a slew of […]
2009-04-2341 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #2: Ichtegem’s Grand CruOnce again, my travels have brought me to St. Paul. This means that Shawn and I had a chance to record a follow-up in our mini-series, Happy Hour. This was my first chance to try a Flemish Red, a Belgian style of beer that Shawn has been excited to review on our show. Brouwerij Strubbe […]
2009-04-0722 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #12: I Shall Be YeastShawn and Mike review two beers you wouldn’t think belonged on the same show. First up is the Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale from Flying Dog Brewery, followed by the sweet morning-pastry aroma of Kennebunkport Brewing Company’s Blueberry Wheat Ale. After reviewing the beers, our hosts get into a conversation about the upcoming documentary […]
2009-03-3038 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #11: Precious PilsnerThis week’s episode is a a journey away from the typical craft ales. While Mike came up north to visit for the weekend, we made a trip to Trader Joe’s in Saint Louis Park, in order to get a few more beers in common to review on future episodes. We grabbed seven or eight beers […]
2009-03-2733 minThe Beer Genome ProjectHappy Hour #1: California Common KölschThis weekend gave myself and Shawn the opportunity to review a variety of beers in person. For the past few weeks, we have also considered expanding the shows of our podcast beyond that of our typical weekly show. In the future, this will include beer reviews as well as roundtable discussions regarding beer news and […]
2009-03-0711 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #10: It’s All Over Now, Baby BrownThis week’s episode is a bit out of the ordinary. Prepare yourself for four hosts, discussing four beers. Mike, Shawn and Jason are joined by homebrewer friend Tommy this week for a video edition of The Beer Genome Project. To celebrate this occasion, we have taken it upon ourselves to set out four Brown ales, […]
2009-03-0539 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #9: Positively Tripel StreetIn the ninth episode of the BGP, Shawn and Mike review two Belgian Tripel Ales. The first is a new favorite, the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and the second review is of Flying Dog Brewery’s Kerberos Tripel. Following the reviews, we have a discussion regarding the world of craft beers, and how to become […]
2009-02-2743 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #8: Masters of BeerIn episode 8 of The Beer Genome Project, Shawn and Mike bring their favorite beers to the table, and Jason has his chance to review the first of many dark beers. This week’s reviews are of Ceylon’s Lion Stout, an import from Sri Lanka, as well as New Belgium Brewing’s 1554 Enlightened Black Ale, from […]
2009-02-1942 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #7: Tangled Up In BeerWelcome to episode 7 of The Beer Genome Project! Jason, Shawn, and Mike have gathered this week to talk about two more Minnesota beers. The first beer reviewed is Brewer’s Cave Golden Caramel Lager by Blue Diamond Brewing and that is followed by a review of Finnegans Irish Amber. Beyond the beers, we recount a […]
2009-02-1233 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #6: Beers Have ChangedJason joins us this week as we review two midwestern beers. First up is the Bubbjack IPA by Rush River Brewing Company. We’ll then follow with a review of Goose Island Beer Company’s Matilda, a Belgian Strong Pale Ale. The talking points in this week’s episode include the differences in state liquor laws, primarily between […]
2009-01-2942 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #5: Beer from the North CountryWe’re celebrating the middle of winter by reviewing two brews from Minnesota companies. Shawn and I review Strawberry Wheat by Brau Brothers Brewing Company, as well as Surly Brewing Company’s CynicAle. In lieu of a tasting tip this week, Shawn and I have a “Talking Point” on the “what” and “where” of beer drinking. We […]
2009-01-1326 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #4: Cold Beers BoundIn the first show where Shawn and I have been able to record in-person with each other, we take a chance on Michelob Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale, as well as Rogue Brewery’s Hazelnut Brown Nectar. We are also joined by our friend Nick, to give a third point of view on today’s beers and topics […]
2008-12-2720 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #3: Don’t Think Twice, It’s All BeerWelcome to episode three of The Beer Genome Project. For our third show, we present our opinions on three selections: New Begium’s 2 Below, Millstream Brewing Company’s Schild Brau Amber Lager, and the Mocha Porter by Rogue Brewery. We also share a few tips to encourage our listeners to begin taking some of their own […]
2008-12-0912 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #2: Learning to Select BeersWelcome to episode two of The Beer Genome Project. This week Mike and Shawn discuss Schell’s SnowStorm with a discussion on the advantages of buying sampler packs and creating your own six-packs of various beers at local stores. Listen in on Mike and Shawn as they talk about the proper serving temperature for your beer, […]
2008-11-1710 minThe Beer Genome ProjectBGP #1: What’s All the Fuss About Beer?Welcome to the first podcast for The Beer Genome Project. Listen in as Mike and Shawn lay out the plans for future shows and discuss their weekly beer selection, Summit’s Winter Ale, as well as go over a few beer drinking tips. This week Mike and Shawn discuss the importance of clean glasses for beer […]
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