Best Matt McClearin Podcasts (2025)

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Sierra Nevada NTX Crew 1:02:52

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This week we had Nick Bunce & Michael McCoy from the big industry OG from Chico California, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. This was truly a great episode as always as these guys are real pros and Nick brings his longevity with Sierra to the mic with industry insights & fun comp…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Matt Breslin of Rogue Ales & Spirits 1:19:46

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This week we welcomed in Matt Breslin of Rogue Ales & Spirits to discuss the beer brand of national fame. Matt is an industry veteran and we had a blast hearing his insights into the beer industry from a national brand perspective. This was a wild one and we hope you don't lose as many brain cells as we did on this one! Hoping to see you in house f…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Alex Knight of Turning Point/Title 9 THC Beverages 54:21

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This week we brought back the boys from Turning Point with Owner Alex Knight in house to change it up and chat the new kid on the block, Delta 9 THC beverages and their new impact on our industry. With the amount of beverage competitors in the industry we took this week to examine the burgeoning D9 THC space. We always have an absolute blast with t…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Ryan Hillman of Panther Island Brewing 55:05

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This week we highlighted our Panther City homies, Panther Island Brewing with Rep. Ryan Hillman in house to discuss all things Panther Island and the state of the modern Craft Beer industry. Ryan is one of our favorite reps in the DFW and we had a blast hearing his Craft Beer journey and stories in the industry. Hope you enjoy the stories as much a…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Local Craft Beer Advocate Matt McClearin 1:13:46

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This week we welcome local craft advocate and DFW sport talk radio personality Matt McClearin was in house to chat all things local Craft Beer! We're stoked to have in a local sports talk celebrity with a large local platform that uses the bullhorn to preach the Craft Beer gospel. Matt has been a huge Craft Beer proponent here in DFW for years with…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Jeremy Roberts of 903 Brewers 1:10:54

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We were excited to chat with our friend, Owner Jeremy Roberts of 903 Brewers about his journey in Craft Beer since opening his Sherman brewery in 2013. Jeremy is now officially one of the NTX OGs and has built a brand known for BIG BOLD flavors and decadent brews of all styles, including their celebrated Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts. It was a blast …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Lance Cannon with Delirium Brewery 1:09:39

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Recently we hosted Lance Cannon of Better Beverage Leaders representing the iconic global beer brand, Delirium! Delirium has the distinct honor of being voted "World's Best Beer" and we're here to say, "Congratulation's, you did it!" World's Best Beer!" It was great to host one of the industry's staple brands, one that got a lot of us into Craft Be…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Stephen Langton of Bottle Logic Brewing 1:00:15

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This episode we had an absolute BANGER of a Spotlight with GM & Sales Director Stephen Langton of Bottle Logic Brewing coming in hot from Cali! Stephen was a trooper, FIRING IT IN THERE after a nasty car wreck the day before this episode and performing like a trooper! He was in TX for a market visit but because of the wreck he was relegated to the …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Stuart Maples of Maple Branch Craft Brewery 1:23:36

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For this episode, we were excited to host our fellow FTW homie, Stuart Maples of Maple Branch Craft Brewery to the taproom for his first Supplier Spotlight! Nice to finally have him in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the quickly beloved Fort Worth brewery. We had multiple folks ask when we're getting Maple Branch in for a Spotlig…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Emilio Manzano of Dynamo Distro 1:05:28

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This time we did it a little different with local Craft Beer staple, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with the Dynamo Distro portfolio and the future of distro in Texas. Emilio has long represented one of the best Craft Beer portfolios in the DFW market with Dynamo Distro. He's had an integral part in ensuring great brands such as Ou…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Tisha B. Smith of Deschutes Brewery 1:01:25

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This week we brought back our homie, Tisha Baucum Smith of Deschutes Brewery to discuss the iconic beer brand. Tish is a longtime Craft Beer veteran & friend of Shawn's, and we're pumped to have her in house to share her insights into the beer industry from a national brand perspective. Tish has been a Texas Craft Beer mainstay from here start with…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Steve Porcari of Four Corners Brewing 1:03:55

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This week we are excited to chat with Owner/Operator Steve Porcari of Four Corners Brewing about his unique perspective on selling his brand and ultimately buying back his independence. We were really looking forward to sitting with Steve after a decade since the first promotion he and Shawn did together. It was a blast to get caught up on all thin…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Misty Sanford of Manhattan Project Beer Company 1:07:04

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We had another banger for the live recording of our Craft Beer podcast. We are pumped to bring back a guest that packed the house on her last visit, our homie, Owner Misty Sanford of Manhattan Project in house to chat all things MPB. Misty is one of our favorites guest as her & her company have defied conventional wisdom (and critics) since Manhatt…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Head Brewer Conor Reeves and Joel Denton of Oak Cliff Brewing Co 1:11:31

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This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our Dallas friends, Oak Cliff Brewing Co. with Head Brewer and FTW local, Conor Reeves, and Owner Joel Denton in house to chat the brews and the future of the brewery. We love what this Dallas brewery is doing in terms of styles and branding with it's ties to the fabled Dallas community. Conor …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Matt Reynolds of Celestial Beerworks 57:35

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This week we are really excited to host our neighbors from the east, Celestial Beerworks with Owner Matt Reynolds in house to discuss the celebrated brand. We're big fans of their brews and shared a great night talking with our Dallas homie. Matt has reset the scene in DFW with his solid portfolio of great beers but its been his sought after hazys …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Macy Moore of HopFusion Aleworks 1:15:08

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This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Aleworks with Owner Macy Moore. Macy was a pioneer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. He's been a beloved member of both the DFW Craft Beer community & and the Near Southside for years as he'…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Malt Symposium with the Team from Texmalt 1:17:53

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This week were are excited to expand the scope of the Thursday Supplier Spotlight as we welcome our friends from Texmalt for a special Malt Symposium! Texmalt is a local Craft Malt House that sources high quality local grains to malt for local brewers and distillers. In constant search of knowledge & appreciation for the industry we enjoy, we're lo…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Tyler Harris & Gavin Secchi of 3 Nations/Symbol Brewing 1:29:27

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This week we had our friends from Carrollton, 3 Nations/Symbol Brewing, with Tyler Harris & Gavin Secchi in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. Tyler is always a staple here at the Cellar and a friend to the show but this was the first time we had Gavin out for the podcast. It was great to catch up with some of our…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Tommy Gutierrez of Vector Brewing 53:09

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This week we are excited to have Head Brewer and Partner, Tommy Gutierrez of Vector Brewing in house. We've built quite the affinity for their eclectic brews and vision for their place in the Craft Beer world. It was a blast chatting with Tommy about his approach to brewing and Vector's concept at large. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner JP Goytia of Turning Point Beer 1:13:53

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This week we are bringing back the boys from Turning Point Beer with Owner JP Goytia and Social Media Manager, Michael Beck. They stopped in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of their brewery. We always have an absolute blast with the TPB crew. These guys are not just industry colleagues, they're homies and every time we sit down for …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Caleb Churchwell of Jester King Brewery 1:10:02

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This week we host Sales & Distro Manager Caleb Churchwell of Jester King Brewery in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. As Jester King has garnered national and even worldwide recognition, we had a deep dive into the transition from a celebrated sour/funk brewery into a brewery with a more rounded portfolio to meet…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Tripp Wells of Altstadt Brewery 51:58

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This week we host Tripp Wells of Altstadt Brewery in house to discuss all things German Style brews. Tripp is a FTW homie and regular figure to the Cellar taproom so it's a pleasure to host him in house on official business and roast him on his ridiculous cajun loyalty as an LSU alumn. Tripp represents a great Texas Hill Country brand and we consid…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Kaley Palmer of Boulevard Brewing Co. 1:18:06

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This week we are excited to have Kaley Palmer of Boulevard Brewing Co. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight. It was fantastic to get the perspective from one of DFW's hardest working sales reps and hear how she juggles multiple brands under the same umbrella and how tha…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Todd Ewing and Jay Watson of Odell Brewing 1:16:38

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This week we are excited to have Todd Ewing and Jay Watson of Odell Brewing. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight. It was a true pleasure to hear the Odell story and chat with the team from one of America's top breweries in every sense! Hope you enjoy the stories as muc…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Cody Martin and "Beef" Laughman of Martin House Brewing Company 1:05:44

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This week we welcomed Owner Cody Martin and Head Brewer "Beef" Laughman from Martin House Brewing Company, our celebrated neighbor here in Fort Worth, Texas. Cody and his partners opened the brewery in 2012 with 4 core brews in a beautiful location just east of downtown right on the Trinity River. Martin House quickly grew with innovative brews and…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery 57:09

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This week we are excited to host Brewer Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery in Richardson, Texas. Brice is actually a Fort Worth resident and regular to the Southside Cellar taproom and we were excited to host him for this week's episode. It was awesome to hear Brice's Craft Beer journey and his tenure at Four Bullets. Four Bullets planted thei…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner & Head Brewer Bobby Diaz of ODD Muse Brewing Company 1:13:51

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This week we are excited to finally have Owner & Head Brewer Bobby Diaz of our DFW neighbor ODD Muse Brewing Company in Farmers Branch, TX. Odd Muse is a fantastic Craft Brewery in the North Dallas area creating some of the most delicious juice in DFW with some silky Hazy Boys with some slick branding. They have a great taproom that we encourage ev…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Marty Turco of Kingsville Brewery 1:47:41

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This week we welcomed local Dallas Stars Hockey Legend Marty Turco, Owner of Kingsville Brewery, up north in Kingsville, Ontario. We had a blast with a local legend in house and to here his journey from professional Hockey to Craft Brewery Owner. It was fantastic to get his perspective on the Craft Beer landscape and approach to his new career into…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Co-founder JP Goytia of Turning Point Beer 1:29:15

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This week we are excited to have the Co-Founder, JP Goytia, of Turning Point Beer in Bedford, TX. Admittedly, JP is a long-time close friend in the industry and we simply love having him out as we love his brewery, the juice, and their ability to continually rock out culturally relevant branding that draws in the customer base and keeps everyone gu…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 1:19:35

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This week we welcomed the team from legendary Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, in house to chat all things Sierra Nevada. Nestled in Chico, California, the passion project of industry legend Ken Grossman quickly became and has continued to persist as the standard bearer in the industry for quality and consistency. Having Nick & Jordan in house to dis…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Brewery Owner & Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet 39:32

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This week we welcomed beloved Local Brewery Owner & Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet for a unique Belgian Beer Tasting and food pairing. This was the first ticketed tasting of it's kind and helluva time with fabled brews Cantillon Gueuze, Tilquin Quetsche, Trappist Westmalle Tripel, Brasserie de Blaugies La Vermontoise with assorted cheese, nut, & fr…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Chris Lewis & Matt Ellis of TUPPS Brewing 1:13:25

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This week we welcomed Chris Lewis and Matt Ellis from TUPPS Brewing, McKinney, Texas. TUPPS has quickly grown into one of the biggest Craft Beer producers in the great state of Texas. With a beautiful new (and very large) brewery in McKinney, they've planted their flag in that area as THE go-to brand with a space that can execute a multitude of eve…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Brad Farbstein of Real Ale Brewing Co. 1:15:47

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This week we welcomed the Owner Brad Farbstein of Real Ale Brewing Company, from Blanco, Texas. This one was rescheduled from the last spring and it was an absolute blast hanging out with the Texas OG from the Hill Country! It was a treat for the entire taproom to get the story from the man himself as Brad walked us through the early days of baseme…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Co. 1:41:36

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This week we welcomed the Owner Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company, from up north in Denton, Texas. It was a treat to get Seth in house to chat his background and journey to opening a Craft Brewery in his beloved Denton. It was an interesting and what feels like what's an almost repetitive story of overcoming obstacles such as dealing wit…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Fritz Rahr of Rahr & Sons Brewing Company 1:37:53

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This week we welcomed the OG, the Godfather of NTX brewing, the Local Legend, Owner & Founder Fritz Rahr of Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, right down the road here in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a great night for our Supplier Spotlight and certainly a great night at the Cellar. The place was packed with local brewers, OG Craft Beer nerds, and locals at…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Caine Lackey and David Ersland of Founders Brewing 57:00

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This week we welcomed Caine Lackey and David Ersland from Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a pleasure to sit with the NTX team and chat the current state of Craft Beer in Texas from one of the nation's top breweries with wide distro. The guys were fantastic in laying out their approach to the modern Craft Beer landscape, particularl…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - JT Bartlett of Firestone Walker 59:19

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This week we welcomed State Manager JT Bartlett of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California. As JT is now a FTW resident we've been lucky enough to get to know him well and when we get to sit and chat Firestone Walker in a public forum, it's a huge treat for everyone. As one of the sharpest young minds in Craft Beer, JT brings a di…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Dom Van Ausdall of False Idol Brewing 1:00:27

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This week we welcomed Owner Dom Van Ausdall and Head Brewer Will Perry of False Idol Brewing of North Richland Hills, Texas. Ever since coming on the scene with ghost brew collaborations in the late teens, False Idol burst onto the DFW beer scene with sharp branding and a social media presence before opening. Brandon & Dom, both with backgrounds in…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Harold Sherrell and Ryan Shramek of Big Country Organic Brewing Co. 1:18:37

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This week we welcomed Harold Sherrell and Ryan Shramek from Big Country Organic Brewing Company in Pflugerville, TX. This week our friends from the Austin are were in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. This was a real treat as we got into the real "nerd stat" details of the difficulties of operating a certified or…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Michael Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing 1:23:42

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This week we welcomed Owner Michael Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing, Dallas, TX. This was an absolute treat to have Michael in house, a real OG in the DFW Brew Scene. Peticolas opened for business proper in 2011 and has been a staple of quality in our market, all while maintaining his license as a practicing attorney, and being elected to the Board …

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Matt Peterson of Equal Parts Brewing 1:08:33

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This week we welcomed Owner Matt Peterson of Equal Parts Brewing out of Houston TX. Matt and Martina were in house from their team to chat all things Equal Parts and give us a clear picture of life at their beautiful facility in a Historic building outside downtown in the 2nd Ward. We absolutely love their brews, clean and refreshing, and cannot wa…

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Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar - Owner Matt Reynolds of Celestial Beerworks 38:47

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This week we welcomed Matt Reynolds of Celestial Beerworks in Dallas, TX. After opening the doors in Oct of 2018, Matt and his team have solidified themselves as one of the best breweries in all of DFW with killer Hazy IPAs, fantastic events at the brewery, and wide array of other brews and collaborations. It was a pleasure to have him out to the C…

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The Final Episode of JaM Session 1:05:34

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The guys say goodbye as they wrap up their five year run as JaM Session and, they couldn't ride off without taking a final look at the Dallas Cowboys. RECORDED 7/27/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Thanks to our great sponsors who made this all possible: www.smokeyjohns.com www.freewaytireshop.com www.hfxfoundation.com www.greeninglaw.com…

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Big JaM News, Zack Martin Holdout, Movies To Watch 1:08:06

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(START): The guys announce huge JaM Session news and discuss it all (21:20): Zack Martin wants a new contract just in time for training camp (48:52): A couple shows and movies that you need to watch RECORDED 7/25/23By Matt McClearin & Jean-Jacques Taylor

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Dallas Cowboys Defense, Grocery Stores and Rangers Woes 1:08:30

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(START): The Cowboys open up camp this week and the guys dive into a look at just how good this defense might be in 2023 (35:12): The Block-a new HEB opens in McKinney and people went crazy (56:56): Rangers rough weekend against the Dodgers RECORDED 7/23/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.smokeyjohns.com www.freewaytires…

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First Place Texas Rangers Red Hot, Hot Dogs, Cowboys Martin Problem 1:05:37

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(START): The guys dive into the Rangers 6 game win streak and sweep over Tampa. What is it about this team and where could this thing be heading? (33:49): When was the last time you ate a hot dog? (49:10): Zack Martin might hold out, what will the Cowboys do RECORDED 7/20/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.smokeyjohns.co…

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Dak Prescott in 2023, Cowboys Player Ranks, Movies to Watch 1:03:06

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The guys dive into comments from Dak Prescott and look at where he ranks in the NFL amongst QB's and where does CeeDee Lamb rank amongst WR's. Plus, movies to watch and a TV show that has caught Matt's attention on Netflix. RECORDED 7/18/23. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.smokeyjohns.com www.freewaytireshop.com www.hfxf…

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NFL Player Ranks and the Dallas Cowboys, Jacques Polo 1:05:37

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The guys dive into ESPN's annual survey around the league of various positions and players. Where do the Cowboys players rank, what are the surprises and what does it say about the team heading into 2023. Plus, JJT went to a polo match. RECORDED 7/16/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.smokeyjohns.com www.freewaytireshop.…

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Northwestern Hazing Fiasco, Food in DFW, A New Exhibit, Rangers All-Stars 1:09:29

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(START): The guys dive into the Northwestern hazing incident and the firing of Pat Fitzgerald. (24:10): The Block-Voodoo is coming to Dallas and a new immersive art exhibit (01:02:40): An historic evening on display for Rangers at the All-Star Game RECORDED 7/11/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.floairetx.com www.smokey…

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NFC East Irrelevance, Arm Wrestling, Boat Jumping, Population Explosion 1:07:08

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The guys spend this episode going over a wide variety of topics, ranging from the irrelevance of the Washington Commanders, Matt went to a Pro Arm Wrestling tournament, a new dangerous Tik Tok Trend, the expected population of DFW in 2100 and Gregg Popovich. RECORDED 7/9/23 EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED Please support our sponsors: www.floairetx.com w…