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Tara Nurin is a beer journalist who writes about beer economics and business. Her latest book is “A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse” and it spotlights the massive role of women in the history of beer. We hear Tara's path to researching, writing and promoting her findings with this book. A fun discussion for all! #womeninbeer #taranurin #pinkbootssociety #terifahrendorf #forbes #NPR #diversity #femalebrewers
North Carolina's first all female-owned microbrewery tells a great story of how they made it happen. Co-Owner, Michelle Miniutti, shares all about helping start up Bombshell Beer Company. It's a true insider's view of running a hyper-local taproom that's growing in a crowded market. @lowesfoods #beer-den #hollysprings #beerbusiness #northcarolina
Brew beer, you will! Veteran home brewer John Huber breaks down the art and science of making your own personal batch of beer. Listen-in for an educational and gorgeous journey! It's all part of our dedicated season to the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries. #mash #boil #falsebottom #malting #hops #wort #CO2 #Guinness
Bart Watson, Chief Economist from the Brewers Association, simplifies and explains the U.S. craft beer market. Bart covers the size of the craft beer market, the impact of COVID, geo-hot spots, popular consumer trends and global shifts influencing the U.S. beer market. #beereconomics #craftbeertrends #bartwatson #brewersassociation #beerCOVID #craftbeersales
Staying financially healthy in the craft beer business is part of the game. CPA and financial advisor, Maria Pearman, shares what brewers need to consider to compete for the long-haul. We'll draw from her book "Small Brewery Finance: Accounting Principles & Planning for the Craft Brewer". Stay profitable, my friends. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.
Starting a brewery from scratch is no easy task and running one has its challenges. But with the love of beer and determination, it's an absolute dream for many. Right Brain Brewery's Founder and Owner, Russell Springsteen tells us why and how he entered the craft beer scene in Northern Michigan's Traverse City. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.
Beer business cometh in Season 5, aptly titled The Craft Beer Inquiries. Here's a quick montage of the goodness to come. Brewers, economists, hop farmers, cicerones, enthusiasts, home brewers and more!
Being part of the “14-er” club is hard, risky and rewarding work. Aaron Bowles tells tall, but true tales of his summits on 14,000+ foot mountain tops.
Why we prefer wine vs beer — a brief montage of answers to critical questions behind this age-old debate.
He's a 2020 graduate ... he's a Mazda enthusiast ... he's a PILOT! Garrett White explains the ups and downs of learning to fly a plane.
What's it like to plan a wedding during a global pandemic? Hire Nadia. She'll walk you through it.
Sometimes long forgotten texts come back bigger and brighter. A beginner's guitar riff gets pro treatment. A little harp+synthesizer+drums+guitar.
Ski racer “Rad Brad” jumps on board with his buddy to coach high schoolers and his daughters how to master the slopes.
“Rad” Brad Smith tells all of his ski racing hey day while coming full circle to coach his two daughters.
Dan Oginsky's story of buying a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan
Family & friends successfully win the auction for a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). Now what? Dan Oginsky's story about the restoration project of a lifetime. northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan
Gardening is both rewarding and tough work. But what's a public school teacher doing in the dirt with her students? The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter and her quest to get kids to appreciate why gardening is more than it appears.
The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter, a public school teacher, as she attempts to teach life to her students through gardening.
The American novelist Elmore Leonard brings together two sons and their dad to nerd out on his movies and books.
What drives a man to bring his family from France to the Motor City in Michigan? The four-wheeled beast of course! #detroit #france #cars #food #automotive
Brief episode - beginning with the end of an NBA basketball game with my two sons.
Hannah's zeal for the wild and crazy insurance industry. Look out world - here she comes!
Reactions to moving from Michigan to North Carolina. My family and friends speak their mind. Here's a cool, interactive U.S. migration map you might find fun to view.
We revisit Coach Cam after his winning basketball season of leading a scrappy pack of 5th-6th grade boys to victory.
Coaching 5th & 6th graders the art of Hoops. An early season status check with my son the coach.
What's behind "MacGyvering" (look up MacGuyver if you don't know) this podcast? We'll break it down for you.
Men's lacrosse spawns new opportunities after college for this young man. Hear how a new side-business is starting up for him.
There's no hiding when you're the law enforcement's eye in the sky. But what happens when that watchful talent shifts to a new kind of target?
John Huber offers a fun fact in response to an earlier episode.
Tech music birthed from an ambitious educator who uses software & hardware to explore & inspire.
The mega-plans of two young ladies as they prepare for their first half-marathon.
Crazy chaos for an engineer repairing an old Caddy & Mercedes-Benz.
A successful entrepreneur draws on his character, career and the interesting people he's met to fuel his publishing journey. Listen to John Bailey's story!
Geek out as an ex-Army Captain brings us into the world of competitive high school robotics leagues. Goodness all the way around in this one!
To the beer connoisseur who takes pride in creating their own batch, there's nothing more satisfying than a home brewed beverage. Join us as we hear from one creative engineer's quest to brew the best. In his basement.
How Diane's (aka "DeathBed") passion for fine food, talented chefs and culinary treats drove her to start a wildly successful blog. Join us to hear the ups and downs from the author of DeathbedFood.com.
Paula's story about playing in her local symphony. Music to your ears!
One mild-mannered guy's story of making the plunge to live out his dream: play the guitar in a band. And some.
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