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Today we look back at some of our favorite moments from all 3 seasons of Fully Aligned. Will Hannah finally get a nickname? Do we remember all of the drunk shit we did over the years? There's only one way to find out: with the longest episode of Fully Aligned ever!
In the penultimate episode of Fully Aligned we talk with the Woman, the Myth, the Legend: Rocci Johnson. We discuss how she got her start in the music biz, how the marriage between Humpin' Hannah's and the Rocci Johnson band came to be, her work with non-profits and things get steamier than ever before. Enjoy it while it lasts!
We keep the party rolling with Sales Rep, Emily Palmer and do a Hard Seltzer blind taste test. Can she sniff out the Budweiser from the rest? Will she try her first Coors unknowingly? Find out which Hard Seltzer reigns supreme!
This week we dive further into Hanna California's big move to LA and ask her the tough questions about becoming a So Cal local. We couldn't do a Boise trip without interviewing one of our longest standing Sales Rep and the Queen of the Idaho beer scene, Emily Palmer! We dive into her background, if she can even remember drinking a Coors Light, and discuss the importance of being a part of "The Family".
Lance from Boise Brewing helps us resolve the hazy, juicy, tropical debate once and for all. We learn all about his band, sugar-coated filth, and figure out how to invest in Boise Brewing. Then, the team makes the final decision on candy beers, slushies, and field beers. Join us next week for another Boise adventure! Got any last words for Fully Aligned? Send us your final messages to the hotline and we'll check them out on our very last episode! Show us your tears: 541-241-8123
We're kicking the Boise Send-off in style at the new recording penthouse. The boys tear up the town, Hannah tears apart hype beers, and we talk all things B-town with our first guest the Brewmaster of Boise Brewing, Lance Chavez! Lance tells us all about the OG Boise beer scene, winning medals, and tales of a young Hannah. Got any last words for Fully Aligned? Send us your final messages to the hotline and we'll check them out on our very last episode! Show us your tears: 541-241-8123
Kelso is back on the pod to get us prepped for our Boise Road Trip! But first, our coworkers have some questions for him. Then, hot or not gets extra spicy; with re-imagined bidets, tube tops, and a few footwear debates! Send us off in style by texting the hotline with any questions you'd like us to answer as we finish out the pod. 541-241-8123!
This week, we bring back our longest standing listener and 10 Barrel's Mayor of Hops, Shawn Kelso. We discuss life in the office and mentoring the younger brewers, the validity of styles in beer, Jordan's end of wedding season and Hannah has a big announcement! Things are changing here at Fully Aligned so buckle up and hang tight.
We continue our conversation with resident mixologist Benny Shirley and decided once and for all, which Mexican lager is the greatest of all time. Call and text the hotline! 541-421-8123!
It's a redemption episode! This week we're joined by our RTD cocktail master, Benny Shirley. We chat about the last time he was on the pod and what he's been up to now that he's back in Bend. We taste his latest creation and listen to an insane story about his recent vacation to Mexico. Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned Hotline. 541-241-8123!
We continue our conversation with Innovation Brewmaster Ian Larkin and let him "Pimp Our Beers". We also check in with the hotline and receive our first thirst trap! Keep your texts and calls coming at 541-241-8123!
This week, Innovation Brewmaster Ian Larkin is on the podcast and we talk about his start in the industry, becoming the brewmaster at Bend Brewing Company, his transition to 10 Barrel and winning SO many awards. We also chat about Tiny Haus, Grady's gains and cup snakes! Don't forget to call/text the hotline at 541-241-8123!
We pick up where we left off with Brittney Christianson as we wrap up our Portland trip. We recap how we've all coped with working from home, chat about her hometown bar, and put some topics to debate in this episode's Hot or Not. Would canned AMFs be hot?!
While the rest of the gang are on a company retreat, Rev is here to listen to some voicemails and read some texts from the Fully Aligned Hotline. Rev has to take a shot, apologizes about a missed connection and almost secures a nude. Call the Fully Aligned Hotline at 541-241-8123
We wrap our Portland road trip with Brittney Christianson, the West Coast Technical Sales Manager of Lellamen Brewing Products! Before we pack our bags, we dive into Brittney's background, life at Lellamen, and her experiences as a woman in the beer world. Plus, Brittney advises the Western IPA federation on what yeast strain they should use. Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123!
This one gets real loose. Rev's drinking "Harnold Palmers" and destroying gullible Hannah's life. We put Dan to the Bend vs Portland test. Dan creates his own segment called "Low Fills" and puts us on the spot. Dan proves he's the tagline master. Let us know how you feel the Portland trip is going - call or text us at 541-241-8123!
The Portland road trip ramps up and we've forgotten all the rules. This week we're chatting with Dan Harrill, 10 Barrel's very first brand manager and the brain behind the brand you see today. Dan takes us on a journey through his past and the drinks that made him who he is today. We talk through surviving art school, working for heavy hitters like Starbucks and Burton, and how "Drink Beer Outside" was invented. Jordan gets corrupted. Hannah drinks whiskey. Grady gets a grade. Rev has the best sign-off to date.
What is a “Western IPA”? We continue our conversation with Dylan Burgess, Owner and Operator of Look Long Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Jordan makes a big wager and we test his knowledge of Home Brewing in ‘Hot or Not'. All while nursing our Road Trip hangovers. The Rose City roadshow continues...
The Portland roadshow continues! This week we interview, Dylan Burgess, one of the newest owners of Look Long Brewing; a bar, brewery and home brew store all wrapped in one. We discuss his transition into the realm of beer and buying a brewery during a pandemic. It's one thing to buy the business and another becoming a Brewmaster, Bartender and CFO all at the same time. What could go wrong with that? If you're in Portland, check out Look Long! Once you do, you can help support their new beer garden expansion here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/look-long-brewing-company-patio#/
Portland is elevating the game with cocktail packs. Margaritas on the half-pint, what could go wrong? We chat with PDX pub Gm Emily Balen Hilliard about the beer scene in Portland, Russian picked fish restaurants, 10 Barrel Coronaritas and a guest appearance from the infamous Justin Hyde. Then, we challenge Emily, the ultimate Beyonce fan, to the ultimate Beyonce quiz. Big shout out to the Portland team for having us, we're looking forward to sharing the rest of our road trip with you! In the meantime, order up a cocktail kit from the Portland Pub and spice up your listening experience! Then call our hotline: 541-241-8123!
We're back in Portland, this time with our pub manager Emily Hilliard aka Balen! We kick things off with another disturbing/arousing message from the Fully Aligned Hotline. Then, Jordan regales us with his "alternative thoughts" on "Big Seltzer." We dive into all the pub dirt (sorta), being a woman in a male-dominated workplace, the banned-so-we-party party, and the ultimate black tie rager, pearl ball. Head down to the Portland pub next time you're in the Pearl and tell Balen the Fully Aligned sent ya! Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123
This week's half pint kicks off with Fully Aligned and Whitney Burnside's musical debut. Alton Brown, we're lookin at you. Then, we dive into becoming a mom while running a brewery, debates about farmers markets and no bake cookies, and being married to an all star chef. Additionally, we find out that the Portland studio isn't the only place that's haunted. Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123
Fully Aligned has hit the road! We kick things off by getting down and dirty with our listeners and our first Portland Road Trip guest and the head brewer of our Portland Pub, Whitney Burnside! We talk QT hobbies, curds and whey, doug fir IPAs, ghosts in our studio?, interesting interview questions, and getting hired right before acquisition. Then, we dig into Whitney's impressive list of beers and get all the details about her infamous run in with Alton Brown. #NotGoodEats Whitney was just awarded the Women of Influence Award by the Portland Business Journal. Boss Babe Alert!
We're back on the brew deck with Nick Spatafora talking olive beers, crawfish boils, and BEAVS! Hannah makes a really dumb bet. Nick's coworkers have some questions to ask. We find out which of our beers are brewed to Rihanna. Nick gets in the hot seat for our fastest hot or not yet. GO BEAVS! Text us while we're on the road! Fully Aligned Hotline - 541-241-8123
This week, Fully Aligned gets on the brew deck with one of our favorite production brewers, Nick Spatafora! We learn about his time in New Orleans, making his way back home to Corvallis, graduating from the Oregon State Food Science School, and how he got his start in the beer world! Pour up some Double IPA and get ready to yell Go Beavs!
We're back with Emily Koziel talking all things beer, merch, and beyond. In this episode, we give you a sneak peak of our newest summer seasonal and our next big collaboration. The team makes some big decisions in Hot or Not: Brewery Merchandise edition, and Emko let's us know who's she like to get a beer with. See you next week, unless we get kidnapped on our date this Friday. Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123 Follow Emily on instagram @bendboardgirl
It's Women's History Month, and we're kicking things off by chatting about the witchy past of women in beer. Then, we welcome on Emily Koziel, our Merchandise Manager here at 10 Barrel. She spills the tea on going to school to become a spy, working for a large fashion brand, and what it's like to move from sunny LA to dreary Eugene, Oregon. Plus, the FA team gets their first secret admirer? Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123 Follow Emily on instagram @bendboardgirl
For this week's half pint, We're talking tinyHAUS with innovation brewer/cellerman Jose Ruiz! Get the inside scoop on the most exclusive and award winning beers we make, you might even get a sneak peak of what's coming up next. ;) Then, Jose gives us a masterclass on pranks and answers all the questions his coworkers have been dying to know. To finish things out, Jose kicks all our beers up a notch. The Heat has arrived!
The Bars are back in town, and the FA crew couldn't be more excited. Hannah's got some strong opinions on celebrities joining the alcohol game. Tune in this week as we dive into all things innovation with Jose Ruiz, innovation brewer and cellerman here at 10 Barrel. What's the difference between making wine and making beer? How do you move from packaging to brewing? What's it like to work for one of the best brewers in the country? What really went down with the Pumpkin Challenge? All of the above and more answered in this week's episode! Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123
Introducing Freshly Tapped! Here, we'll feature small clips and moments from the cutting room floor, or revisit some of our favorite Fully Aligned moments. Today, we revisit one of the Great Moments in Fully Aligned History, featuring Sales Manager Drew Moyer and a potato IPA. Tune in and check it out!
Description Sean Kesterson, aka @alimofun, is back for our artsy-fartsiest half pint yet! The Fully Aligned hotline gets it's most impressive voicemail to date. We discuss how to explain art to an alien. Then, Sean answers the ultimate question: Art or Fart? Keep calm and fart on! Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123 Follow Sean on instagram @alimofun and at www.alimofun.com
The FA crew meets designer Sean Kesterson and dives into how he started Alimo, an art creative inspired by travel, skating, surfing, snowboarding, friends, and most of all fun! Sean recounts his time couch surfing across Australia, dodging a possible arranged marriage, getting his first career break in Vietnam, and his search for the endless wave. You'll want to pack your bags after this one! Don't forget to call and text the Fully Aligned hotline at 541-241-8123 Follow Sean on instagram @alimofun and at www.alimofun.com
Our favorite bartender Mikey brings the FA crew his favorite shot. We discuss the joy of sending your friends shots. Mikey plays a rousing game of This or That. Pickle back or Nickelback? The world needs to know. Also, word from the wise... stop ordering fireball. Wanna be on the pod? Text or call us at 541-241-8123 and you could be featured on the podcast!
We got our first drunk texts! The team responds and shares their billionaire fantasies. Then, we bring on Mikey Marks, the OG supporter of the podcast and east side pub bartender. Have you ever wanted to interview your favorite bartender? Then tune into this episode. We do a deep dive with Mikey in to all of the hot topics: including 4 am "shifties", the most popular beers in Bend, bartending during the acquisition, and how to not be a shitty bar patron. So pour yourself a stiff one and strap in! Wanna be on the pod? Text or call us at 541-241-8123 and you could be featured on the podcast!
The stories continue with our brewery production manager, Marlowe Hoffman. The team gets a present. Marlowe tells us a crazy story involving a bridge. We decide if Dry January is hot or not. Then, we introduce a new segment called "People wanna know" and discuss the benefits of kidnapping and PSTLPS. Wanna be on the pod? Give us a call at 541-241-8123!
We made it to season 3! Can you believe it? Today we're bringing on a 10 Barrel OG and one of our most requested guests - Marlowe Hoffman! Marlowe tells us all about his job as brewery production manager and gives us some juicy stories about the beginning days of the brewery. We finally figure out the mystery of the pumpkin beer challenge and realize that our team should never be allowed to play football again. We've got some great things coming up this season, including our brand new hotline! Shoot us a text, voicemail, love note, etc and we might read it on the podcast - 541-241-8123! See ya in the half pint!
We're closing out the year with our final half pint! Jimmy, 10 Barrel Head Brewmaster, helps us FINALLY settle the hazy vs. juicy debate with a blind challenge. The team gets some season wrap presents from one of our favorite brands ever. Jimmy brings in a sneak peak of a new beer coming out in 2021. We go over our top 2020 tank dumps and get ready to head into 2021 fresh and ready to rock!
To celebrate our second season and the close of this godforsaken year, we bring back fan favorite and 10 Barrel's head brewmaster, Jimmy Seifrit! We run into Jimmy days before his birthday and he teaches us how to party like a 21 year old, with a 50 year old's budget. Then, the team recaps this crazy year in beer, including our favorite innovations of the year, the ups and downs, and beyond. Jimmy announces his 2020 Dean's List and we get ready to head into 2021 fully stoked.
We're back with our resident dad and sales analyst, Josh Gibson! The team dives into our stoner thoughts and find some goodies. Then, Josh dives way deeper into everything you ever wanted to know about band camp. Lace up your New Balances and make sure to rest your eyes, because you won't want to sleep on Hot or Not: Dad edition. #BigDogRulez
It's thanksgiving! When'd your aunt develop that mole? The FA team has some big plans for our favorite holiday song. We're bringing on our favorite family man and sales analyst Josh Gibson! Josh tells us all about how he got into beer, the beer industry, and 10 Barrel. If you're looking to work in beer, this is the episode for you! Plus some steamy band camp dirt and a halloween candy mystery! Everybody Shout!
We're back with Lucas Wachs! The beer keeps flowing as we dive into Lucas's many other talents, including the inside scoop on his latest mountain biking video with Carson Storch. Jordan busts out a brand new game "Ski, Nah, or Both" and things get pretty heated.
Professional Skier and 10 Barrel Athlete, Lucas Wachs enters the world of Fully Aligned. We talk skiing commando, filming backcountry with the Idahomies and we get the low down on skier styles. We're dropping ski rants left and right in this one, so buckle up and get all the info from Lucas himself.
We're back with our boss and the mayor of Montana, Andy Goggins! We kick things off by testing Andy's marketing chops with a slogan speed round. Then, we launch a new segment - Andy Goggins' Shark Tank - where the team pitches Andy on our craziest marketing ideas. Will he fund our most ridiculous shit it or tear it apart? Tune in to find out. #10Betsy
Snow fever has set in and Jordan has officially retired his flip flops for the season. The crew discusses their ideal halloween pairings. Then, we bring on the marketing director of 10 Barrel and our boss, Andy Goggins! We talk about growing up in Montana and somehow avoiding prison - Shout out to Judge Laudin. Andy schools us on working in the winter resort industry and making weed beer. We bond as a team, and possibly shed some tears. Don't miss out on this one. We guarantee your boss is not this cool.
We're back with Moo, our resident Wing Woman, for a very steamy half pint. Moo and Jordan enjoy all that Boise has to offer. Rev and Moo compete in a sexy radio voice-off. Then, the whole crew dives deep into the ultimate question: Are birds hot or not?
In this episode we interview the one person we all need, Moo Eakin, 10 Barrel's Wing Woman. She tells us how to jump through fire, fend off crazy people, and what exactly "Project: 42069" is. Also, Pumpkin beers suck…it's a fact.
WARNING: This episode is chaos....but you're gonna love it. We're back with the Crosstitutes! In this episode, we dive into a pub beer fueled speed round. The team learns how to take half mast shots AND cross stitch. Hint: It doesn't go well. This may be our spiciest half pint yet. So tune in and enjoy!
Summer is officially over. Fall is here. That means new beers and Hannah's got you covered on the ones to look out for. Then, we bring on two 10 Barrel favorites, and the newest members of the Pub Beer Union - Briony Deege and Haley Stendahl - aka the @crosstitutes! We dive into cross-stitching, instagram controversies, and dick pic burner phones. Crack a greyhound (or 9) and settle in for a fun episode! Go follow the Crosstitutes and support their Gofundme fundraiser to get some of our exclusive Pub Beer Union Collab - https://www.instagram.com/crosstitutes/ Fundraiser ends this Sunday, October 4th!
We continue chatting with our new friend Brandy Pieper about all things liquor. Brandy takes us through a whiskey and bourbon tasting, he boys decide to become cicerones of spirits. We ask her all our burning questions about absinthe, fireball, and more. Brandy introduces us to a cocktail we've never heard of and makes it live on the pod. Then we wrap things up with the ultimate round of hot or not - shots edition.
Hannah has a bone to pick with Zoom. Grady thinks our podcast is the best. Then, we're talking all things cocktails with the Head Distiller from Oregon Spirits Distillers - Brandy Pieper! We chat about her first job in the "leftover lab", moving to Bend to become a better snowboarder, and getting into in the spirits industry. Then, Brandy takes us on a deep dive into the process of making spirits, including the vodkas we use for our new vodka sodas!
The 9% beers have been flowing with Todd from Monkless Belgian Ales. Todd tells us what the best beer in the world is. We play hot or not: Belgium Edition. We get deep into Moules Frites and saxophones. Hannah gets some redemption.