Best Beers On The Bench Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #217: All Paths Lead To Beer with Alex + Emily Chramow of Lovebird | Adjunct Series 4:07:34

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Nothing beats a contract-to-brick-and-mortar success story, and Lovebird is the latest brewery to do just that. Their beautiful location in Meaford, ON is in partnership with Chef Ryan Praskey of Belle Marche, and boasts a full kitchen, eclectic bar, cozy patio and a vibe that feels more like Montreal than Meaford. Co-Founders Alex and Emily joined…

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Episode 551 - Chris Shields, Cincinnati Brewer

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Episode 551 - Chris Shields, Cincinnati Brewer Happy Monday, Thieves! Our Ohio adventure comes to a close as we welcome Chris Shields, a long-time brewer and educator who is now working on the hops side of things in the industry. A conversation about what makes Cincinnati great, why you should visit, and beers that inspire. Tune in and let us know …

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Scotland miss All Blacks history as England plan their own shot at glory 47:04

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Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Stuart Barnes look back on the latest from the November internationals. They're joined by Mark Palmer to reflect on an agonising defeat for Scotland against New Zealand and ask will they ever beat the All Blacks? They also chat about South Africa's stunning performance away to France in Paris on Saturday night and…

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England beat Fiji (eventually). Now the All Blacks... 32:49

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Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher look back on England's victory over Fiji at Twickenham. For the second week in a row Steve Borthwick's side managed to win the match comfortably despite not being at their best. Plus, Fiji gave further evidence that they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with at international level. With New Zealand next up…

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Rapid Fire Fantasy: Week 10 Studs and Duds 7:11

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This week’s Tap Into Fantasy is short, sharp, and straight to the point. We’re talking just two studs and two duds for the Week 10 slate, breaking down who’s primed to carry your lineup and who’s about to tank it. No fluff, no filler, just quick fantasy takes to keep you ahead of your league. 👑 Never miss a best ball draft or a new brew - tap that …

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Costs and Consequences with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #336 1:27:22

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Karl Denninger returns to discuss topics ranging from forces underlying costs of goods in a global market, suppression of medical studies, and more.By Mark Rippetoe

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Why is Maro Itoje on the bench? 32:57

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It's the second weekend of November internationals so Alfie, Alex and Elgan look ahead to the action. They are at the England training base so discuss another very interesting squad selection from Steve Borthwick. Including Chandler Cunningham-South getting the opportunity at number 8, Maro Itoje dropping to the bench and Marcus Smith being deploye…

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Episode #216: Farming Sunshine with Matt Giffen of Bench Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:06:35

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One of the most impressive breweries you'll find in the glorious province of Ontario is Beamsville's Bench Brewing. Nestled right along King St. on the famous Niagara wine route, their imposing campus is a beacon of beer in a land of grapes. Founder Matt Giffen joined Cee to chat about his origins in the beer business, his time overseas and the imp…

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Beer, Bars, and Buckle Up with James Barker Band 54:38

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Send us a text Welcome back for another season finale of On the Porch with Front Porch Music! Four seasons in, tons of incredible guests, and our first CCMA nomination. What a special year! Our season four finale guest is none other than James Barker, front man for James Barker Band. In this episode, we dove into all things songwriting, JBB's humbl…

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Episode 550 - Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald, Mad Tree Brewing

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Episode 550 - Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald, Mad Tree Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! We're still in Cincinnati this week but have moved over to Mad Tree, where we talk with Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald about their new fine dining concept, a foray into THC drinks, and the importance of hospitality. Tune in and let us know what you t…

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Steven Kitshoff: Life threatening injury, France vs Springboks and bomb squad beer 52:28

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Alfie, Will and Owen Slot are back to review all the November internationals over the weekend and preview the upcoming round of fixtures. They are joined by double world champion Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, who looks back on that epic world cup quarter-final in 2023 between France and South Africa and looks ahead to the sides meeting again in Paris…

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Ep. 50: Danielle Vergnaud-McKinnon of Sky Puppy Brewing talks about bats, walls, and community building a brewery 1:02:48

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Send us a text A crumbling Ybor firehouse. Three brick walls and a floor of dirt. A bronze bat that sparked a movement. We sit down with Danielle Vergnaud-McKinnon of Sky Puppy Brewing for a vivid look at how design, community, and patience turned near-ruins into one of Tampa’s most thoughtful taprooms. Danielle shares how her retail and visual des…

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England's 'bomb squad' downs Wallabies 27:29

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Alfie, Alex and Will react to England's victory over Australia at Twickenham as Steve Borthwick's side started their November campaign with a 25-7 win. They chat about the impact of the England bench, Henry Pollock (of course!) and how they got over the line. Alfie makes the case for the match being an example of how England have progressed over th…

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MGPC Ep 112 "The Ultimate Model Kit" 2:09:20

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Welcome to Episode 112 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest. And yes, we get off topic quite a lot in this episode. After Mail Call we discuss what we believe would constitute "the perfect kit". We try to balance genre/subject, deta…

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England's 'New Phase' November; Wallabies Preview 32:59

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England begin their November internationals this weekend by welcoming Australia to Twickenham. Alfie and Alex are at the England training base to preview the match. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold matchday squad and explain why the England head coach is under-appreciated for the brave selection decisions he makes. They chat about Tommy Freeman …

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Porters and Pitfalls: Navigating Week 9 Fantasy Football Chaos 36:04

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This week on Tap Into Fantasy, we’re sipping on the classic Samuel Smith’s Taddy Porter and breaking down everything Week 9 fantasy football. The Thursday night matchup kicks things off before we dig into the Fantasy Graveyard to lay a few players to rest. Then it’s time for Love ’Em or Leave ’Em, where we separate the heroes from the headaches for…

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Episode #215: Fanciful Stories with Alex Arsenault of Microbrasserie Folklore | Adjunct Series 3:52:50

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Sitting just outside of Montréal in Pointe-Claire, QC, one of the newest breweries in Québec is Folklore, which took over the space from the recently shuttered Labrosse. Co-Founder Alex Arsenault joined Cee to chat about how it all came together (and how fast it happened), how they got their brand identity, labels and beer recipes ready to go, the …

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Episode 549 - Cole Hackbarth and Nick Brehm, Rhinegeist Brewery

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Episode 549 - Cole Hackbarth and Nick Brehm, Rhinegeist Brewery Happy Monday, Thieves! We're in Ohio this week talking with Cole Hackbarth the VP of Brewery Operations at Rhinegeist Brewery, and Nick Brehm, the Director of Innovations and Raw Materials. They had just returned from hop selection in the pacific northwest and brought some fun selectio…

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Warburton on Welsh rugby's future & Freeman the centre 57:06

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It's the start of the November internationals so Alfie and Will look ahead to the matches this weekend, including England's game against Australia. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold selection of moving Tommy Freeman to outside centre, which means no Ollie Lawrence, as well as George Ford starting at fly-half. Sam Warburton chats to Will about the…

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Q&A Episode - Thin, Dizzy, and the Deadlift Setup | Starting Strength Radio #335 1:17:04

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Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.By Mark Rippetoe

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Navigating Week 8 Fantasy Football: Trust or Bust on Key Players 35:22

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In this week’s episode of Tap Into Fantasy, we’re diving deep into Week 8’s biggest fantasy football questions. Can you really trust your studs, or are some ready to bust? I crack open an Odyssey Beerwerks Fluffy Pumpkin Toasted Marshmallow Porter for the beer review, then break down the Chargers vs. Vikings Thursday night matchup and what it means…

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Episode #214: Beer Masochists with Hugh Colbert + Nate Perreault of Cold Bear Brew Co. | Adjunct Series 3:51:49

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It's always a thrill to discover a brewery that's new to you that blows your mind, especially when you weren't expecting it - and that's exactly what happened when Cee first sipped some Cold Bear beers. Founder Hugh and Brewer Nate joined Cee on the pod to chat about the origins of Cold Bear and their dedication to their Arnprior community, why the…

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[NEW SHOW] mastered. The Business Of Music Episode 1 25:20

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Send us a text Hey everyone! This week, we’re doing something a little different — instead of our regular On The Porch episode, we’re bringing you the first full episode of our new limited series, Mastered: The Business of Music. Mastered pulls back the curtain on the music industry, talking with major players about marketing, touring, sync licensi…

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Episode 548 - Pete Weiss, Country Boy Brewing

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Episode 548 - Peter Weiss, Country Boy Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Hey Thieves, we're back in Georgetown, Kentucky for our final show from Georgetown. Recorded at Chinkapin Brewing, we're joined by Pete Weiss of Country Boy Brewing. They recently opened a brewery - totally new construction - in town that has quickly become a destination for beer…

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Caluori's surprise inclusion, Willis' shock departure - England's November squad! 47:31

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Alfie, Alex and Will are at England's training base after Steve Borthwick announced his training squad ahead of the November internationals. Teenage sensation Noah Caluori has been fast-tracked into the set-up, could he genuinely play a role next month? Owen Farrell isn't a part of this squad but will he return to international duty in the future? …

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MGPC EP 111 PAXCON 2025 Wrap Up...and Other Stuff! 1:52:59

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Welcome to Episode 111 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode our main topic of discussion will be on our local model club’s model show, the Southern Maryland Scale Modeler’s PAXCON 2025. We’ll give you a recap of the show, share some lessons learned and thank all those who made it happen. We had a few visitors in town for the show, a couple in…

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Week 7 Fantasy Tinder: Swipe Right or Bench 'Em 16:33

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Fantasy Football Week 7 is here, and it’s time for Love ’Em or Leave ’Em. I’m breaking down two players I love and two I’m leaving behind at every position. Find out which fantasy stars are worth starting and who deserves the bench. 👑 Never miss a best ball draft or a new brew - tap that subscribe button and join the Tap Into Fantasy brew crew! ⏱ T…

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Episode #213: Czech The Boxes with Adam + Brent Mills of Four Winds Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 2:30:15

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British Columbia's Four Winds is the brewery on the West Coast of Canada that made the biggest impact on Cee's perception of craft beer, so it was an honour to have the boys back on the pod. Brothers Adam and Brent Mills joined Cee for the first time since 2021 to talk about their impeccable new Beach House location, all of the challenges that went…

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Episode 547 - David Miller, Chinkapin Brewing

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Episode 547 - David Miller, Chinkapin Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Hey Thieves, We're back in Kentucky this week visiting with David Miller of Chinkapin Brewing. We've been recording at the brewery he bought a few years ago and he shares info on running a small brewery with a pizza oven in the kitchen. In just a few years his spot - in a once dry…

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Does rugby want R360? 1:01:03

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Alfie, Alex and Will question whether the rugby establishment wants to see R360 - the new global franchise competition - be successful. It follows last week's announcement by eight of the world's top unions that players who sign-up will be banned from international selection. So they ask how much of a setback is this for the organisers? What questi…

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Thirsty Thursday: Week 6 Fantasy Football Pourcast 36:37

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It’s another Thirsty Thursday, and we’re kicking off Week 6 with a pour and a prayer. I’m breaking down every fantasy angle of the Eagles vs Giants game, tossing three underperforming players into the Fantasy Graveyard to see if they can still rise from the dead, and serving up my Love ’em or Leave ’em picks with two I like and two I don’t at every…

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Healthcare: A View from the Inside | Starting Strength Radio #334 1:03:31

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Internist Dr. John Ford sits down with Rip to share his experiences and discuss the medical services industry and the quality, cost, and delivery of healthcare.By Mark Rippetoe

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Ep. 49: Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing believes beer brings people together 1:12:30

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Send us a text The history of a city lives in its landmarks—some beautiful, some painful, all part of the collective story. For Khris Johnson, head brewer and co-owner of Green Bench Brewing in St. Petersburg, reclaiming one such symbol became the foundation of a brewing philosophy that balances exceptional beer with social responsibility. Green Be…

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Two Lions on the pod: Fin Smith staying at Saints & Tommy Freeman’s positional switch. 43:21

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Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains that wanting to earn more caps for England was a big motivation for signing a contract extension, de…

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Episode #212: We Like Our Funk with Sara Divinski and Hunter Ross of The Exchange Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:41:37

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Use code BAOS50 to get 50% off your Sourpalooza tickets: https://exchangebrewery.com/product-category/all/sourpalooza/ Niagara-On-The-Lake is world-renowned for being one of the most prominent wine-making regions in Canada, but one thing it doesn't get enough props for is its impeccable craft beer. The Exchange Brewery, nestled on the corner of his…