Best Craig Thorn Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Hearn is still paying off Beyoncé 29:40

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This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a Kendrick concert and slides into his DMs. Is Drake ok? Also: what will be the song of the summer? Can The Smurfs soundtrack compete with Mariah’s high notes? Join our panel with…

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Episode #201: Tastes Like Where We Are with Dano Ferons and Sarah Woosley of Mad Mole Brewing | Adjunct Series 4:34:15

5d ago4:34:15

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North Carolina is fast becoming the BAOS team's favourite state in the US for craft beer, so Cee was stoked to get another NC brewery on the pod for a chat. Dano and Sarah of Wilmington, NC's Mad Mole joined him to chat about Dano's love of water and harvest reports, the fluctuation of the quality of adjuncts, how breweries can use AI to move into …

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Kris Siddiqi gets juiced for the Enhanced Games 31:30

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Enhanced athletes, enhanced armies, and maybe a slightly enhanced Gavin? This week, Because News brings you a panel featuring Kris Siddiqi, Martha Chavez, and Craig Lauzon tackling a jam-packed week. From steroid-fuelled sports to a teen science fair that blows minds in Fredericton, NB. Plus, we strive for less screen time with the help of a moveme…

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Episode #200: It Was SpecTAPular! 10 Years of BAOS | Adjunct Series 3:18:06

12d ago3:18:06

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On Saturday May 31st, 2025, BAOS threw their first-ever craft beer festival at Blood Brothers Brewing in Toronto to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the podcast. Cee, Nate and Tiff got together to chat about how the festival went down, the challenges of throwing events, they did a few deep dives into some of the beers and how they came out, how mo…

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Brandon Ash-Mohammed believes in Carney Claus 27:53

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This week on Because News, we're joined by Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana and Courtney Gilmour. It was a busy news week as the premiers met in Saskatoon where Doug Ford made a musical entrance and Mark Carney was dubbed 'Santa Claus.' We also check in on the Oilers’ playoff run and ask, "why do the guys play Pink Pony Club in the locker room?" P…

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Episode #199: I Don't Do Tasting Notes with Adam Shier and Matthew Tompkins of True History Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:36:42

20d ago3:36:42

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In the 18 months since our first podcast with True History, a lot has changed for the Toronto Lords of Lager. Adam and Matt joined Cee and Nate on the pod to catch up on the haps, including their partnership with their in-house, authentic Austrian food program (Beisl), their approach and brand voice on social media vs newsletters, their friendship …

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Ep. 58: Hayfever, rainstorms and Jacqueline Harpman’s, I Who Have Never Known Men 46:31

20d ago46:31

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In this week’s episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle catch up up before diving into the haunting and thought-provoking novel, I Who Have Never Known Men

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Andrew Phung says 'Night Bro' to The Bay 38:31

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This week, Because News does a collective curtsy as King Charles graces Canada with a royal visit. But does anyone actually care? Host Gavin Crawford puts panellists Emma Hunter, Chris Sandiford, and Andrew Phung through the news wringer, covering everything from Trump’s golden dome fantasy to the great Hudson’s Bay mannequin sell-off (finally, som…

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Episode #198: No Donuts Were Harmed with Dustin + Brayden Jones of Blood Brothers Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:16:29

26d ago3:16:29

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It's kinda perfect timing to have Dustin and Brayden, the blood brothers behind Blood Brothers, on the pod the week of our huge event (the GET IT IN YA!™ SpecTAPular) we're throwing in their space on May 31st. Strangely, this is the first time the brothers have graced the pod to give us their story, and they broke it all down in detail. They also c…

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Best of Because News: Billionaires 27:08

1M ago27:08

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Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

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Episode #12: Glorious & Free with Josh McJannett (Dominion City Brewing) | The Business of Beer 2:05:39

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In the aftermath of the tariffs against Canada from the US, a lot of amazing things have happened, including some fantastic locally-focused developments in the craft beer world. Josh McJannett of Dominion City joined Cee and Nate to chat about their amazing concept, Glorious & Free, how the beer itself works, their hopes for the project, who can jo…

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Is Craig Lauzon DOING IT? 34:44

1M ago34:44

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This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond. Featuring this week Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #197: The Big Blue Wall with Ben Metcalf of Arabella Park | Adjunct Series 3:29:16

1M ago3:29:16

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Beer bars are one of the most important, and arguably underrated, elements of any thriving craft beer scene, and none have made an impact like Kitchener, ON's Arabella Park. Co-Owner Ben Metcalf joined Cee and Nate to talk about the famous big, blue wall at the bar, their approach to their menu, the value of farmhouse beers, the incredible approach…

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Ivan Decker also thinks the President is 'transformational' 30:38

2M ago30:38

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It's a Eurovision extravaganza! This week the panel talks about Carney's latest performance, Europe's largest music contest, and the possible Alberta referendum. Featuring Ivan Decker, Ajahnis Charley and Jan Caruana.

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Alice Moran shows up in a dress made of hockey cards 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney’s victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and Chris Locke.

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Episode #196: Yeast Lightning with Richard Preiss + Nate Ferguson of Escarpment Labs | Adjunct Series 2:44:31

2M ago2:44:31

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Yeast is arguably the most important ingredient in beer, and it's usually the least recognized, so we brought in the experts to chat about it. Richard and Nate, Co-Founders of Ontario's premier yeast establishment, Escarpment Labs, joined Cee and Nate to get hyper nerdy about yeast and what it exactly is, how yeast is created and how it interacts w…

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Bonus Ep with Mike Gayle on his latest novella The One That Got Away 37:58

2M ago37:58

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In this episode, Kath and Elle are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Mike Gayle as they chat all about his latest release 'The One That Got Away' a novella published by Amazon. They also discuss his career as an agony uncle, Half a World Away and more.

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Brandon Ash-Mohammed can't wait to watch Canada Shore 27:08

2M ago27:08

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Bring home the Cup! The panel shares their excitement for possibly an all Canadian NHL final. Also, they comment on the political ads right before election, as well as Canada’s exciting new reality show. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas and Brandon Ash-Mohammed with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #195: Our Form Of Art with Derrick Robertson of BreWskey | Adjunct Series 4:15:38

2M ago4:15:38

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The man who is fighting for his spot for the most guest appearances on BAOS is back to defend his title from Shehan De Silva. Derrick Robertson of Montreal's BreWskey jumped on the pod with Cee and Nate for a deep dive into his thoughts on the various new hop products and the different uses for them (like Hyperboost vs Dynaboost), the American tari…

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Best of Because News: Local News Stories 27:09

2M ago27:09

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From a whistling champion in Saskatoon to annoyed BC bylaw officers in B.C., let’s see if your hometown made the cut. Susan Kent, Kris Siddiqi, Andy Cheng, Alice Moran and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #194: Do One Thing Really, Really Well with Bromlyn Bethune and Erica McOustra of Steam Whistle / Beau's | Adjunct Series 3:21:43

2M ago3:21:43

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It's always a pleasure to give flowers to the OG breweries as they paved the way for the industry we all know and love today, so we were stoked to finally get the folks from Steam Whistle (and Beau's) on the pod. President Bromlyn Bethune and Brewmaster Erica McOustra joined Cee and Nate to chat about the Steam Whistle story, why they continue to d…

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Martha Chaves has a chicken to ride 29:54

2M ago29:54

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The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task force, and bring dead iPhones back to life with a new saint. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.…

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Episode #11: The Business Of Throwing A Craft Beer Festival with Erica Campbell (Blood Brothers) | The Business of Beer 2:32:39

3M ago2:32:39

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this humble craft beer podcast, we're doing something we've never done before: throwing a beer festival. It's quite the story how it all came about, so we brought in our partner on the project, Erica Campbell, Sales Manager of Blood Brothers Brewing and Co-Founder of the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies, to chat …

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Entering the Manosphere with Chris Locke 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #193: Expensive Water with Nick and Carly Brango of Funguys Brewing | Adjunct Series 4:03:25

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One of our favourite beer scenes on the planet is the glorious state of North Carolina, and this past winter, we were lucky enough to visit twice. On the way down to Florida, we swung by Raleigh, NC, and our first stop was Funguys Brewing, an innovation-driven spot that came highly recommended by friend of the show, Will Cleveland. Cee hung out wit…

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Ep. 57: our least favourite chores, fantasy novels & Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses 57:59

3M ago57:59

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The wait is over... Kath and Elle finally talk about ACOTAR!

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Best of Because News: A Cluesical Spectacular 27:08

3M ago27:08

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You’re going to be hearing some of our favourite Altered Lyrics including our latest hit "Fentanyl Czar." This episode features Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, Chris Sandiford and more.

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Episode #10: How to Market Your Craft Brewery Using Social Media in 2025 | The Business of Beer 1:51:51

3M ago1:51:51

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Back in November of 2024, Cee and Tiff held a session at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference with Jonathan Barraball of Royal City and Ram McAllister of Fairweather Brewing in Hamilton, ON. It was titled "How To Market Your Craft Brewery Using Social Media in 2025", and it felt like it could be a valuable session to recreate for the podcast. They …

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Eric Peterson mixes with Canadian Rye 27:06

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Our panellists pack their bags for a thrilling trip down the Trans-Canada Highway. Along the way, they'll play a round of 'voting district or diva' and debate the true pronunciation of 'coyote'. Featuring Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi, Eric Peterson with host Gavin Crawford.

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Jean Yoon says 'Oh, hi Mark!' to new PM Carney 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Our panellists find out what a 'Tesler' is, consider what raccoons can teach us about tariff negotiations, and get squeaky with it in a round of Mouse News. Featuring Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon.

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Quizzing Canadian with Jeopardy champ Mattea Roach 29:36

4M ago29:36

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The panel gets grilled on Trump Steaks, blasts off with Blue Origin rocket theories, and pitches an idea for a heavenly new soap opera. Featuring Ajahnis Charley, Jan Caruana, and Mattea Roach

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Jennifer Whalen gets critical about minerals 33:56

4M ago33:56

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Time to get down to bismuth! Our panel finds out if uranium is real, checks in on the Duolingo owl, and debates what Canada's next prime minister should bring to a knife fight. Craig Lauzon, Emma Hunter and Jennifer Whalen take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Ep. 56: M&S, climbing and Alan Murrin's The Coast Road 36:01

4M ago36:01

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In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up on plans before delving into a five star read: The Coast Road by Alan Murrin.

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Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr! 27:08

4M ago27:08

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Get ready to sweat the small stuff! Join us as we reminisce over the petty grievances, minor dust-ups, and silly brouhahas that made the news and had our panellists in a froth. Featuring Arlene Dickinson, Kris Siddiqi, Tom Howell, and more

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Episode #192: Living On The Edge, Baby with Rob Hern of Short Finger Brewing | Adjunct Series 2:52:00

4M ago2:52:00

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Kitchener, ON is a tight-knit brewing scene, and one man has been a pillar of the community for around a decade now. Rob Hern launched Short Finger Brewing in 2019 after running a successful home brew shop out of the same space, and he jumped back on the pod after two years to catch Cee and Nate up. They touched on his love for his "bastard Gueuze"…

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Carley Thorne vs. Ford's imaginary fortress 27:10

4M ago27:10

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Plus: Our panellists tap dance for a doctor, practice their Shawinigan Handshakes, and try to outsmart romance scammers. Joining us this week are Andrew Phung, Ashley Botting, and Carley Thorne with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #9: What Do Trump's Tariffs Mean For Canadian Craft Beer? with Shehan De Silva (Lost Craft / High Park / Local Spirits) | The Business of Beer 2:53:02

4M ago2:53:02

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With the recent announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods in the USA by President Trump, and the subsequent retaliatory tariffs on American goods in Canada by Prime Minster Trudeau, the craft beer industry is arguably the most aggressively affected. Thankfully they were paused for 30 days in early February, however, it felt right to do a deep d…

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Ep. 55: Agentic AI, Navigating Gym Anxiety, and Jennie Godfrey’s The List of Suspicious Things 46:10

4M ago46:10

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In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat about the fascinating world of Agentic AI and discuss navigating gym anxiety before diving into Jennie Godfrey’s novel, The List of Suspicious Things

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Chris Sandiford edits Canada's Tinder bio 33:31

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Plus: Our panellists pitch candidates for 'fentanyl czar', share their pettiest relationship icks, and learn why guacamole has been en-mushed in scandal. Joining us this week are Jan Caruana, Ashley Botting, and Chris Sandiford with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #8: Trust The Fridge with Chris Redmond (Durand Bar & Bottle Shop) + Marc Lecompte (Sidewalk Beer Shop) | The Business of Beer 3:19:52

5M ago3:19:52

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One good thing to come out of the pandemic in Ontario was the ability for existing businesses to add a craft bottle shop element to their offerings, and it's about time we did a deep dive for this series. Chris Redmond of Durand Bar & Bottle Shop in Hamilton, ON, and Marc Lecompte of Sidewalk Beer Shop in Waterloo, ON, joined Cee and Nate to talk a…

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Scott Yamamura does his best to 'Buy Canadian' 27:08

5M ago27:08

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Plus: Our panellists debate PETA's plans for Groundhog Day, tour Mona Lisa's new digs, and get ready for Trump's tariff showdown. Joining us this week: Alice Moran, Kris Siddiqi and Scott Yamamura take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Episode #191: That Was Easy with Sarabeth Holden of Red Tape Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:31:36

5M ago2:31:36

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Red Tape has made a serious splash in their East Toronto neighbourhood since opening in the depths of the pandemic. Sarabeth Holden joins Cee and Nate to chat about her beer journey from Ottawa to Toronto, their humble homebrew origins, how the brewery came about, her love for golf, why they started creating bespoke beers for clients and how that m…

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Ep. 54: TikTok ban, celebrity spots & Sally Rooney's Intermezzo 49:40

5M ago49:40

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In the first full episode of 2025, Kath & Elle chat about the shortest TikTok ban, sport, celebrity spots and move before diving into the divisive Intermezzo.

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Martha Chaves takes on Trump's love of Sharpies 27:08

5M ago27:08

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Plus: Our panellists debate discontinued Cherry Blossom chocolates, weigh in on Monopoly updates, and find out what a 'soup drop' is. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas, and Martha Chaves this week with host Gavin Crawford

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Episode #190: Neighbourhood Watering Hole with Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery | Adjunct Series 3:13:22

5M ago3:13:22

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Oregon has forever been renowned as one of the greatest craft beer scenes in North America, perhaps the world, and it's a travesty that we hadn't had a brewery from the state on the pod until now. Ben Edmunds, Co-Founder and Brewmaster at Breakside Brewery, joined Cee to chat about their esteemed 15-year history, how Oregon craft beer hadn't fallen…

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Niko Stratis takes the news quiz 32:08

5M ago32:08

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Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

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Episode #189: Top 10 Breweries In Ontario For 2024 | Adjunct Series 3:35:33

5M ago3:35:33

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We say this every time, but this annual episode is easily our favourite to consider and to film. Reflecting on the past year in craft beer in Ontario is always rewarding as we recall some of our favourite podcasts, brewery visits, beers and moments, and 2024 was a truly phenomenal year. While we had some closures, overall the level of quality and c…

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Ep. 53: And the Scores on the Doors Are... 2024 Reading Recap 28:34

5M ago28:34

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In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle reflect on their 2024 reading goals, their favourite reads of 2024, and what they are looking forward to reading in 2025.