Drink Talk

Joined by guests hosts, Grant & Erika, we cover the ever-evolving topic of A.I. while drinking some amazing craft beer. With such a wide-reaching topic and potential for a less than ideal outcome, alcohol was definately appreciated. Cheers and enjoy as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of Artificial Intelligence.

Hosts Brian & Britt bring you over loads of random facts while drinking on seasonal dark beers. Cheers!

There are several new emerging technologies that we share in this episode while drinking local craft beer, supplied by Casual Pint. Cheers!

*Old Episode* Jeff from Kros Strain and David from Casual Pint join as the group talks Local Charities and other topics while enjoying great beer. Cheers!

*Old Episode* David and Kyle from Casual Pint join Brian and Britt as the have a blind sampling of Oktoberfest Beers. They talk about their favorites, which they think are local, and which they think are true German beers. Great conversation, great people, and great drinks. Cheers!

Another Media Slam episode while drinking Hop Slam from Bells Brewing. Topics are extremely varied as guest hosts B0des and Thomas join Brian and Britt. A bit off the rails, but hey, it's a good time! Cheers!

Guest host, Chris, joins Brian & Britt as they sample 6 different Meads from Panacea Meadery in Sioux Falls, SD. Everyone was pleasantly surprised by all of the offerings and the variety of flavors. If you are looking to expand your horizons and learn more about Mead, this is the episode for you.

Yes, we meant to spell it that way. Joined by guest hosts, Nate and Nick (later in the podcast), we enjoy some Colorado beers (and some random beers from Britt's fridge) while sharing some beer stories. Beer + Beer + Beer. Cheers!

An information packed episode about a couple of the things nature throws our way. Good stories and a discussion about if we have to worry about the Yellowstone Super-volcano, were all part of the talk. Drinks were: The Waldos' Special Ale by Lagunitas, Island Holiday by Infusion Brewing, Slush by Prairie Artisan Ales, and Pseudo Sue by Toppling Goliath. Grab a drink and have a listen! Cheers!

We're back!! Season 5! Mitchel, from Brickway Brewery & Distillery, joins the guys in the 4th installment of slamming on the media. They enjoy several samples of Brickway beer, as well as a most fantastic offering of Brickway Bourbon. Cheers!

Britt is on vacation in San Antonio, TX with the family while Brian stayed in Omaha. Not to worry, though, Brian did a Virtual Happy Hour with the family. Including Jon, Erika, and Erik. We all used the time to reconnect during all of the craziness. Drinks were local beers from San Antonio, TX, while Brian picked up some unique beers from a new store, "Wine, Beer, & Spirits." Cheers!

*Recorded 4/18/2020 - David & Becca, from Casual Pint, have a Virtual Happy Hour with our hosts. The changing bar scene during COVID-19 and several stories of good news where the topics of conversation. Drinks for the talk were to-go mixed drinks from local Inkwell & PROOF, local bars: Vieux Carre, Sazarac, Applewood, Boulevardier. Cheers!

Tap Tour Series. Britt goes on location to The Berry & Rye and talks with Ethan & Luke about their business and what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great drinks were also consumed. Cheers!

Tap Tour Series. Britt goes on location to Pint Nine Brewing and talks with Jim (owner & head brewer). Great beer and what the brewery is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic were the topics for this episode. Cheers!

Tap Tour Series. Britt goes on location to Le Bouillon and talks with Chef Paul Kulick (owner & head chef). Good discussion about great wine & food and how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheers!

Tap Tour Series. Britt goes on location at Local Beer Patio & Kitchen and talks with Charlie Yin (owner), Ryan (general manager), Sarah, and Cassie. They discuss their business and what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheers!

George & Matt join our hosts as they do their own hot sauce challenge. One of the sauces even stops the show for about 10 minutes. Updates on COVID-19 (good, bad, myths, & conspiracy) and great beer were had. Drinks were: Side Hustle by Almanac, DDH Fairy Nectar by Kros Strain, Newport Nights by Rogue, and S'Mores Moo Joo's by Brau Bros. Cheers!

Live from The Green Room, the newest craft cocktail bar in downtown Omaha! Joined by owners Nate, And, & Matt. Great drinks, great conversation, & great atmosphere! Special drop in guests were: Chef Dario (Avoli & Dario’s), Chef Paul Kulick (Le Bullion & Via Frina), Chef Nick Strawhecker (Dante’s). Join us as we talk about the world of bar ownership, restauranting, & work ethic. Cheers!

How to make sure food production keeps pace with population growth and global war are the topics of discussion for this episode. Drinks were: Fortunate Islands by Modern Times, Supa Sumo by Topling Goliath, Fresh Squeezed by Deschutes, and (just for fun) Corona (because of all the Corona Virus hype). Cheers!

Local musician, b0des, joins us again in our third installment of slamming the media. The drink for the talk was Hopslam from Bell's Brewing. Delicious! Cheers!

Guest host, Mike, joins Brian & Britt as they review and talk about all of their episodes over the last season. Drinks were: Mead by Panacea Meadery, Hua Haze by Knee Deep, DaaaaaNG! By Zipline, Trellis Buster by Crooked Stave, Web of Lies by Kros Strain, & Bourbon County 2018 by Goose Island. Cheers!

Join us as we talk about all things Christmas: traditions, lights, and how to prepare. The drink was: a mini keg of Christmas Ale from Breckenridge Brewing Company. Cheers!

*Recorded 11/19/19* From Disney+, the Impeachment Hearings, & Star Wars to Frozen 2, YouTube's Privacy Policy, & holiday prep, we run the course with this impromptu episode. Drinks were: Hoptologist by Knee Deep, Loud by Almanac, & Sunshine Orchard by Dugges. Cheers!

Joined by new Guest Host, b0des, and returning Guest Host, Mike, we delve into the topic of being an underground music artist and your privacy in the digital age. Drinks for the talk were:American Beauty Pale Ale (Grateful Dead inspiration) by Dogfish Head, Cloud Jumper by Pint 9, Deja Vous by Prairie Artisan Ales, & Modus Hoperandi by Ska Brewing. Cheers!

Guest Hosts Alex and George join us as we talk Climate Change. Drink for the talk: Fairy Nectar from Kros Strain (the remainder of a keg we had). *This is an episode recorded a few months ago and was never released.

Guest Host: Alzuri, from Spirit World, returns to educate us on an often misunderstood drink, Vermouth. What it is, history, how to drink it, and what drinks to make with it are all talked about. Drinks were: Vintage Port by Pedroncelli, Servir Tres Frais by Lillet, Vermouth by Trincheri, Vermouth Blanco by Turmeon, and Vermouth di Torino by Cocchi. Cheers!

Guest host, Mike, returns to follow up on the ongoing "raid" of Area 51. We delve into the world of alien culture, how this Facebook Event went viral and what that means. Drinks were: Mystery Beer from Casual Pint, Intergalactic Warrior by Topling Goliath, Underground Mountain Brown by Founders, Black Betty by Nebraska Brewing Company, and Bourbon County 2018 by Goose Island. Cheers!

We are on location at Casual Pint in Countryside Village and joined by owner, David, and brewer, Aaron, as we sample 6 different Oktoberfest beers. We discuss how beers classify as Oktoberfest beer, history of the festival, stories of brewing in Germany, and even talk about our least favorite beers. Check us out to find out which beers we sampled and which ones were our favorites. Cheers!

We are joined by Joe, from Quail Distributing, & Jim, from Clown Shoes Beer. Topics were the Great Nebraska Beer Fest, all about Clown Shoes Beer, the alcohol distributing industry, and life before getting into the industry. Drinks were a hefty sample of Clown Shoes Beer! Cheers!

Audio Check Episode. We experienced some poor quality audio last time and used this episode to work that out, as well as talk about some interesting news topics we missed while on vacation. Drinks were: Birthday Bomb! by Prairie Artisan Ales, Mancuerda by Nightmare, and Did We Just Become Friends by Hoof Hearted Brewing.

We are joined by Lindsey Clements, co-owner of Vis Major Brewing Company, live from the taproom. Check this episode out to learn more about this brewery and the culture they are creating in their neighborhood bar. Good times, great talk, and amazing beer! Drinks include: Coachman, Elixir Citra, Seven Deadly Seeds, and Temple Tonic; all brewed by Vis Major. Cheers!

In this episode we talk about upcoming events, vacation time, and the topic of diversity. Drinks were Templeton Rye Whiskey, both the 6 Year & 4 Year. A bit of rambling, good conversation, and great stories.

We take a journey through several of our favorite Vodka Mixed Drinks. They were made with: Lonely Oak Distillery North 40 Vodka, Lonely Oak Distillery North 40 Peach Vodka, and Kirkland Vodka (6x distilled). The drinks were: Vodka Cranberry, Peach Vodka Lemonade, Vodka & Mio, Moscow Mule, and a mix of Cranberry juice/Lemonade/Mio and Vodka. No topic, just fun stories. Cheers!

Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by returning Guest Host, Sean, as they talk about current Uplifting News. Drinks for the talk are: Extended Jam Hazy IPA by Destihl, Azacca by Founders, Citra Kolsh by Backswing, & KBS by Invictus. Cheers!

Brian & Britt are back in their home studio after a 3 week break. They talk about their top pet peeves, thoughts on the potholes in Omaha, and briefly talk about the current state of propaganda. Drinks were: a Porter by Code, American Beauty by Dogfish Head, Key Lime Pie by Destihl, & One Man Mosh Pit by Surly. Cheers!

Brian & Britt go live from Growler USA and talk with owners Mars & Alex, general manager Landon, and Kim Kavulak (co-owner of Nebraska Brewing Company & past-president of Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild). The talk was about all of the Legislative Bills in Nebraska affecting the alcohol industry. Drinks were: Founders Breakfast Stout (original), Kentucky Breakfast Stout (2018 & 2019), and Canadian Breakfast Stout (2018). Cheers!

3/3/19 - The very knowledgeable Charlie Yin, of the 88 Restaurant Management Group family, teaches us all about Sake at Hiro 88. We started with a generic well sake and worked our way in to premium and dessert sake. All of us were completely surprised and the difference in flavors and aromas among the different types. If you are interested in knowing more about this lesser known drink, this is the episode for you! Cheers! The types of sake we had were:House Sake; Gekkeikan Cap Ave, Junmai Shu; Kikusi Funaguchi; Kikusui Junmai Ginjo; Gekkeikan Horin, Junmai Daiginjo-shu; & Gekkeikan Zipang Spakling, Junmai

Episode 80 - 2/17/19 - Live from Inkwell, hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Tyler (owner), Will (cocktail crafter), and Tom (patron) as they talk about the meaning of Love. Valentine's Day, the different types of love, and love through the ages are all discussed while drinking on some masterfully crafted cocktails. Drinks were: Four Roses Old Fashioned, Sour Rose, & Rosita. Cheers!

Episode 79 - 2/1/19 - Our second installment of Media Slam, where we highlight major stories with obvious media bias. Joined by guest hosts Mike & Sam, hosts Brian & Britt enjoyed and polished off our drink for the talk: the 5L mini keg of Hopslam by Bells Brewing. Check us out! Cheers!

Episode 78 - 12/30/18 - This is our review of our entire Season 2! Guest host: Mitchell from Brickway. While going through each episode and the changes we had, there were some fantastic drinks: homemade Amaretto: 2016, 2016 Barrel Aged, 2017, 2018; 12 Beers of Christmas: Craft Lager by Upslope, Strawberry Lime Hard Sider by Rekorderling, Blonde Fat Ale by Peace Tree Brewing, Jagerbier by Hofbrauhaus, Trigo by Founders, Skinny Legs IPA by White Elm Brewing, Imperial IPA w/ Banana by TOOL, Enjoy by 01-01-18 by Stone Brewing, Baltic Porter by Deschutes, Flemish Sour by Cuvee des Jacobins, Hot Toddy-is by Evil Twin Brewing, Consider Yourself Hugged by Prairie Artisan Ales; and El Mayor Tequila. We also sampled some fantastic Beer Cheese Soup from Casual Pint. Cheers!

Episode 77 - 12/16/18 - We go on location to Cedar, an upscale neighborhood bar that serves amazing drinks, to talk with the owner, Nick, and a couple of his bartenders. Drinks were: Busch Light, Coto de Hayas Syrah, Manhattan, a shot of Fernet Branca, and a Cucumber Smash. Cheers!

Episode 76 - 12/2/2018 - Hosts Brian & Britt go on location to Havana Garage to interview owner, Chaz Kline, and general manager, Mick Carlson. Topics ranged from Rathskeller German Bier Haus, the Nifty, owning a cigar bar, tobacco laws, and drinks. A hand picked flight was had and included: Libertas Colonial Rum from Brickway (and Havana Garage), Signet from Glenmorangie, Sinatra Select from Jack Daniel's, Single Barrel Select HG Cask from Blanton's, and Peat Week 14 Year from The Balvenie. Cheers!

Episode 75 - 11/25/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt share some things they are thankful for this Holiday season. Family, friends, opportunities, and you (the audience) are all on the list. Drinks for the talk were a tasting of Goose Island Bourbon County (2016, 2017, & 2018) and Stuffing Beer from Vis Major. Cheers!

Episode 74 - 11/11/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Casual Pint regulars: Ray & Andrew as they talk about Veteran's Day. Brian & Ray provide a veteran's perspective and Britt & Andrew provide a civilian perspective. Also, news (both good and bad) about veterans is discussed. Drinks were provided by Casual Pint: Mystery Beer, Celebration by Sierra Nevada, Arabicadabra by Bells, & 60 Minute IPA by Dogfish Head.

Episode 73 - 10/28/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt go on location to Inkwell, an amazing craft cocktail bar in Countryside Village, to talk with the owners and brothers Tyler & John. Topics ranged from: why they decided to open a bar, to Halloween and fear. Drinks were all craft cocktails: Sangre & Sand, Death Flip, In Cold Blood, and a Russian Pumpkin. Cheers!

Episode 72 - 10/14/18 - Alzuri, from Spirit World, joins us as we discuss the fatigue experienced by a lot of people, when it comes to watching the news. Declining viewership, false narratives, and ratings driving content are all topics. Drinks were: el Mayor Anejo Tequila, Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye, and Buffalo Trace Bourbon.

Episode 71 - 9/30/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Mike McKay, an alien enthusiast with some personal stories. They talk about his time in Roswell, NM and giving talks on Aliens. They also discuss many of the popular, and some not-so-popular, alien theories.  Drinks were provided by Casual Pint: Adios Pantalones from Rawr & Sons, Peanut Butter Crunch Stout from Lazy Horse, and this years Silver Medal Winner at GABF: Double Dry Hopped Fairy Nectar from Kros Strain.

Episode 70 - 9/16/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Cassie (an elementary school teacher) and Danny (a high school teacher) as they talk about the hardships and hurdles of lower income schools. Also discussed are the differences between public, private, and charter schools. Drinks for the talk were: Key Lime Pie from Tallgrass (discontinued), Bearded Bock Lager from Kinkaider, Von Pilsner from Crooked Stave, Touch of Haze from Destihl, Mango Cart from Golden Road, and a Mystery Beer from our sponsor Casual Pint.

Episode 69 - 9/2/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by J.W. and, returning guest host, Erik, as they talk about American Football. College Football, Nebraska Huskers, NFL, concussions, history of football, and trivia are all discussed. Drinks for the talk are: Nebraska Pils from Nebraska Brewing Company, Oktoberfest from Brickway Brewing & Distillery, and DAAANG! from Zipline Brewing. All local flare.

Episode 68 - 8/19/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt interview David, owner of the Casual Pint in Countryside Village, and his brother Kyle. During the interview, they all participate in a blind taste test of 4 different Oktoberfest beers and finish up with M-34 IPA from Old Nation Brewing Company.

Episode 67 - 8/5/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by returning guest host, Mike, as they talk about the problems with Facial Recognition and its unregulated use. Drinks for the talk were Color Block by Prairie Artisan Ales, Bubble Farm by Clown Shoes, Citra Hoped Kombucha by Fisheye, and a homebrew clone of Pseudo Sue by Andrew. We also review a Riesling Radler by Union Wine Company.