Best Nj Beer Podcasts (2025)

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Paul Bartolotta, the Co-Owner of the Bartolotta Restaurants 47:30

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Yesterday in Memorial Hall, Chef Paul Bartolotta, Co-Owner of the Bartolotta Restaurants, shared personal stories about his family and his roots in Milwaukee. He also reflected on the history of the Bartolotta Restaurants and shared how the pandemic reshaped the hospitality industry, including the ways he navigated those challenges.…

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Season 5 Episode 12 (09/25/2025) - Side Project 45:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan talks to Cory King of Side Project Brewing ahead of their 12 year anniversary. Cory talks about his journey in the beer world - from home brewing to being one of the first employees at Perennial to opening Side Project. He talks about his love for hospitality, the importance of charity, and why if you visit Side …

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Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management 42:48

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On Tuesday, Rotarians heard from Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management, on one of today’s most talked-about topics- cryptocurrency. Michael offered a refresher on what crypto is, how it’s used, and where it came from, while also exploring the investment implications and the current state of the industry.…

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Commercial Real Estate in Southeast Wisconsin 1:02:11

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This week in Memorial Hall, Tracy Johnson, the President and CEO of the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin, Jim Barry, President of the Barry Company, and Matt Hunter, CEO of Hunter Real Estate shared their perspectives on the commercial real estate market in Southeast Wisconsin. They discussed the challenges and opportunities shaping the…

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Season 5 Episode 11 (09/11/2025) - Finback and Melesa's Wings 1:03:19

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan goes to Alternate Ending and hangs with the folks from Finback who were there collabing on an upcoming beer. Dan talks to Basil, Kevin, and Daniel from Finback about their 11 years as a brewery, the changes in the beer world since they opened, and how they have made Finback into what it is today. Jose of Yankeeru…

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Dr. John Raymond, President & CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin 38:29

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This week in Memorial Hall Dr. John Raymond, President & CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin shared how stable research funding and strong public private partnerships are so important for advancing health and innovation. He also explained how Milwaukee’s research enterprise drives economic growth, regional development, and better health outcome…

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Vincent Lyles, Milwaukee Succeeds & Jeff Pertl, WI Dept. of Children and Families 46:12

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Yesterday, Vincent Lyles of Milwaukee Succeeds and Jeff Pertl, Wisconsin Secretary of Children and Families discussed how new state funding for childcare came to be and its impact on families and providers across Wisconsin. They also explored what the future may hold once this temporary investment concludes next year.…

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Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA 47:13

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This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA, who shared insights on the rapidly evolving beverage-alcohol industry. Paul also discussed how shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends are driving innovation and shaping Asahi’s approach to growth.…

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Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership 35:50

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Milwaukee stands at a turning point, with new opportunities on the horizon that demand fresh thinking. This week in Memorial Hall, Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7), explored how the region can build a more resilient and prosperous future by embracing change.…

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Season 5 Episode 10 (08/02/2025) - Be Mindful! 1:17:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan goes down to Alternate Ending and talks to Dave from Mindful Ales about a collab he is doing there. Dave talks about his beers, where to find them, and how personal changes in his life may mean more Mindful beers for the beer nerds out there. He also discusses his mindset when it comes to collabs and how this col…

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Alex Lasry, CEO of the NY/NJ Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 46:41

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On Tuesday, Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York/New Jersey Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup shared details on the NY/NJ region’s role as the centerpiece of the tournament’s U.S. footprint. Alex covered how the region is preparing to host eight matches, including the Final Match, and highlighted the large-scale, cross-region coordination under…

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Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of MATC 36:23

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This week, Rotarians heard from fellow member Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of Milwaukee Area Technical College Dr. Cruz reflected on his first year as President of MATC, and provided insights on the educational needs of the community, MATC's new strategic plan, and new initiatives that will lead to new bold targets in student success, caring culture…

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Toast of President Saj 2025 30:50

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This week in Memorial Hall, we toasted outgoing President Saj Thachenkary and welcomed new Club President Kent Lovern.

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Season 5 Episode 9 (07/10/2025) - Conclave's 10th Anniversary 56:44

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Send us a text In this episode Tom and Dan visit Conclave Brewing ahead of their 10th anniversary. Dave Panzarino of Panz Pour Page joins the conversation as Tim and Rob of Conclave talk about the anniversary and look back at 10 years of the brewery. We also talk about the Brujos beer festival in Japan and some local releases that caught our eye.…

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2025 Rotary Person of the Year, Beth Weirick 35:35

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This week at Rotary, we honored Beth Weirick as our 2025 Rotary Person of the Year for her decades of leadership, compassion, and vision that has transformed Milwaukee. A lifelong Milwaukeean, Beth Weirick has been committed to the city since her first independent bus ride downtown to see a concert at the MECCA. Hired in 1998 to lead the newly form…

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Transcending the Politics of Division with Fusion Voting and United Wisconsin 51:22

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This Tuesday, members heard from Dale Schultz, former Republican majority leader of the state senate, and Rotarian John Franke explain how fusion voting works and how it can provide moderate voters with a constructive way to reduce the power presently held by the extremes within the two major political parties. The program was moderated by the Luba…

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Rotarian Mark Mone, Chancellor of the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29:53

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This week in Memorial Hall, members heard from fellow Rotarian and Chancellor Mark Mone who has led the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee for 11 years. Mark reflected on the unprecedented headwinds during his tenure and the relationships and established groundbreaking collaborations that have benefited UWM, its students, our city and beyond.…

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Mark Murphy, President & CEO of the Green Bay Packers 49:01

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This week in Memorial Hall, Mark Murphy spoke to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee about building a championship organization during his 17 years as the President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers. Mark also shared his background and influences and the Packer's impact on the community through the Green Bay Packers Foundation, Give BIG, and Titletown.…

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The Finale 1:05:41

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For our last episode we return to our start with Matt Damon

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Season 5 Episode 8 (05/29/2025) - Tin Barn turns 5 1:20:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan goes to Tin Barn Brewing and talks to Lauren, Rich, Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame, and Zach about their big anniversary weekend. They talk about their releases for the weekend which includes collabs with Other Half, Tin Barn, District 96, RAR, Equilibrium, and Mortalis. They reflect back on the 5 years of Ti…

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Jeff Piller, Owner of All City Towing 46:33

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On May 6th, Deep Thought, the 44 foot long boat stranded in Lake Michigan for the past several months, was pulled from the water by Jeff Piller and his towing company, All City. This week at Rotarians heard from Jeff about the planning and execution of the operation that removed the 100,000 pound boat and captivated the attention of Milwaukee.…

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2025 Armed Forces Week with U.S. Navy Captain Lena Kaman 28:00

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At this year's Armed Forces Week program, Rotarians heard from U.S. Navy Captain Lena Kaman, Commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Fort Worth. A native of Shawano, Wisconsin, and a career Naval Aviator with over 4,200 flight hours, Kaman has served in combat operations, led aviation squadrons, and held senior staff rol…

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Greatest Hits 55:23

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In our second to last episode, we reminisce about our favorite moments.

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Season 5 Episode 7 (05/09/2025) - Beer, Ya Herd? 9 Years of Twin Elephant 1:03:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Tom and Dan go to Twin Elephant ahead of their 9th Anniversary. They sit down with Tim and Cindy and talk about this weekend's celebration which includes some exciting collabs - Warwick Farms, Good Word, Troon, Oakflower, and Autodidact. They reminisce about some of their favorite beers and moments in their 9 years a…

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Rotarian Dr. Doug Davis Shares an Update from the Frontline of Ukraine 42:20

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Yesterday in Memorial Hall, Rotarian Dr. Doug Davis provided an update from the frontlines of Ukraine as he shared stories from his recent international work to support the acute care needs and address the physical and mental trauma resulting from the war in Ukraine.

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Rich Eng, Founder of Voters First Wisconsin 45:54

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This week at Rotary, Rich Eng, Founder of Voters First Wisconsin, provided an update on the progress of Final Five Voting in Wisconsin. Rich highlighted its success in Alaska, and provided an honest appraisal of its potential for empowering voters and countering political divisiveness. The program also included a demonstration of the Final Five Vot…

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Terry Gilliam 58:04

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We talk about a director straight from Monty Python, Terry Gilliam

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Season 5 Episode 6 (04/30/2025) - Esker Hart 1 Year Anniversary 55:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan travels to High Bridge, NJ ahead of Esker Hart's 1 Year Anniversary. Bobby from Esker Hart joins the podcast and talks about the first year of the brewery, the new beers being released for the anniversary, his favorite beers of the past year, and even shares some personal news. Dan also talks about this weekend a…

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Dominic Ceci, Chief Investment Officer for Johnson Financial Group 45:03

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From Tariffs to Tax Rates: Navigating the Markets Reaction to the New Administrations Economic Policies. This week at Rotary, Dominic Ceci provided an economic and market overview from his perspective as Chief Investment Officer for Johnson Financial Group.

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Harry Kraemer, Professor at Northwestern's Kellogg School and Author 53:51

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Yesterday, Rotarians and alumni of the Kellogg School of Management heard from Kellogg Professor Harry Kraemer as he shared insight into his recently released fourth book: "Your Values-Based Legacy: Making a Difference at Every Age and Phase of Life." Harry also shared his journey as a values-based leader by sharing life experiences and the advice …

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David Fincher 54:09

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We talk about a show favorite Director.

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Michelle Thaller, Former Assistant Director for Science Communication at NASA 46:37

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Enthralled Rotarians filled Memorial Hall on Tuesday to hear from Michelle Thaller, former Assistant Director at NASA, as she took us on a journey through the birth of stars and galaxies and explained how the materials that make up the cosmos are more connected to us than we might think.

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Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman 45:06

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This week in Memorial Hall, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman provided an update on crime trends, public safety developments, and efforts to strengthen community relationships. He also engaged Rotarians in an extensive Q&A session for an insightful discussion on policing and Milwaukee partnerships.…

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Nick Cage the New Stuff 51:48

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We are talking Nick Cage post 2022

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Brittany Kinser, Candidate for State Superintendent 56:45

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Brittany Kinser, candidate for State Superintendent, spoke yesterday at a joint program hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. After making her opening remarks, Kinser sat down for an interview with Jeff Mayers, WisPolitics.com president, and answered questions from the audience. Incumbent State Superi…

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Season 5 Episode 5 (03/21/2025) - Gradual Timeslip - 2 Years of Autodidact 1:00:32

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Send us a text In this episode Tom and Dan visit Autodidact ahead of their 2-Year anniversary. They speak to long haired Ron about the anniversary releases including collabs with Conclave, Twin Elephant, Icarus, and Wild Fern. They also look back at the 2 years plus of the brewery opening and everything they have achieved. Matt - one of the beerten…

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Charlize and Samara 1:02:34

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We are talking two of our favorite actresses with Charlize Theron and Samara Weaving

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Brad Schimel 56:58

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Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, spoke yesterday at a joint program hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Judge Schimel answered questions from the audience and from a panel of journalists that included Alison Dirr - Milwaukee Journal …

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Dan Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Dave Haynes, WisAct 52:40

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Journalism has undergone a revolution in the past decade or two. Reporters are younger, media outlets are more integrated, and newsrooms are gathering information in novel ways. This week, in Memorial Hall Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Dan Bice, a political reporter since 1987, addressed what these changes mean for consumers of today's news …

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Season 5 Episode 4 (03/08/2025) - Untappd Awards - Best Beers of 2024 56:56

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Send us a text In this episode we go over Untappd's 2024 Community Awards which spotlights the top beers of the past year in each beer style. Tom and Dan go over the national awards won by some of our favorite local breweries and then talk about some of the top beers in each style in the state of New Jersey. Some surprising results but of no surpri…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Susan Crawford 52:47

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Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, spoke yesterday at a joint program hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Judge Crawford answered questions from the audience and from a panel of journalists that included Alison Dirr - Milwaukee Journal S…

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Angie and Ana 49:16

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We are talking about two of our favorite actresses Angelina Jolie and Ana De Armas

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Fr. Michael Simone, S.J., PhD, Pastor at Gesu Parish 48:08

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Over time, Fr. Michael Simone, S.J., PhD, Pastor at Gesu, has identified several "keys to understanding" that help people in a polarized society apprehend and respect differing worldviews. This week Fr. Michael shared with Rotarians attitudes towards values of hierarchy and consensus, tradition and progress, and unity and diversity that underlie ma…

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Season 5 Episode 3 (02/27/2025) - Northeast Hop Tour 1:07:03

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan talks to Corey, Justin, and Angela of RAR Brewing after their hop tour of New Jersey and New York. He talks to them about their journey in craft beer and their idea to take a trip and try the top hop makers in the area. They discuss their trip, the breweries they visited, and of course decide on the best IPA they…

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A Conversation with Former Mayor and Ambassador, Tom Barrett 48:13

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On this chilly Tuesday, Rotarians welcomed back former Milwaukee Mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, Tom Barrett. Tom joined Joel Brennan, President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee in conversation about his journey from mayor to ambassador, the issues that shaped his time in the small European country, and some interesting stories from his …

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Arnold 2 1:03:31

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We revisit a show favorite with the legendary Arnold

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Dr. Jeremy Kedziora, Endowed Chair of Artificial Intelligence at MSOE 49:22

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Rotarians heard from Dr. Jeremy Kedziora, Endowed Chair of Artificial Intelligence at MSOE, for a data-driven exploration of three key AI trends shaping 2025. This insightful talk will covered the plateauing of large language model performance, the rise of agentic systems, and AI’s evolving impact on the labor market. He also highlighted how MSOE i…

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Keanu Revisit 57:33

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We talk again about our greatest living actor

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The Future of Local and Community Radio in Milwaukee 36:27

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Our region has several award winning public and community radio stations broadcasting from Milwaukee. At a time when listeners have unlimited information and entertainment choices on air and online, the stations are working hard to retain current listeners and attract new audiences. Rotarians heard from leaders of local radio with Sarah Ashworth, W…

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Season 5 Episode 2 (01/28/2025) - Super Bowl Foods and Beer 54:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan heads back down to Alternate Ending to talk about the marriage of beer and food. Jose of Yankee Runner IG fame, the AE crew and Zac Ross of Marlowe Artisanal Ales discuss what beers you should have with what foods especially as we look ahead to Super Bowl Sunday. They also talk about their upcoming collab which h…