The Pandemic Pints podcast was born in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic when two friends decided to record their thoughts as they navigate their way through the global pandemic while having a couple of adult beverages. As the thoughts flow, so do the drinks.
Thanks for tuning in for another Coping with Lockdown episode! We are joined by another guest - enjoy! If you'd like to come on the show give us an email; PandeminPints@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @PandemicPints Cheers!
The second in our Coping with Lockdown series. Enjoy!
In the first of our Coping with Lockdown series, we talk to Liam who has been raising money for charity by gaming and streaming his way through lockdown. Please follow Liam at his socials below and SUBSCRIBE to his twitch channel with proceeds going to charity! https://www.twitch.tv/gvoven https://twitter.com/Gvoven1
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our listeners! Huge thanks to our guests for coming on!
With St. Patricks' Day around the corner, we chat about the importance of National Holidays.
Its been a year since the first lockdown. Our thoughts.
All things finance* *This is not financial advice. We are not financial advisors. This is for entertainment purposes only.
Check out Virtual ExBeeriences for the craic! https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/virtual-exbeeriences-32337906805?aff=eand
Donate to our favourites here; Jack & Jill - https://www.jackandjill.ie/how-you-can-help/donate/?gclid=CjwKCAiAxp-ABhALEiwAXm6IyasfdJ2dmzlHZqw52Jd1wrJHjrchTkueh61KyRnMW3sTJUtJVdiprBoCxLIQAvD_BwE Feileacain - https://feileacain.ie/fundraising/ FII - https://www.fii.org/get-involved/ Charity Water - https://www.charitywater.org/the-spring/direct?utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=brand_keywords_row_paid_exact&gclid=CjwKCAiAxp-ABhALEiwAXm6IyYOSGURtX1lifNr7Jbm_GFO7ecRGyODWVN1JvY4y24F-KOskkIESShoCxucQAvD_BwE
Thanks for the support in 2020. See you all in 2021!
Have a good one - whatever you celebrate! Beers in this episode: https://wicklowwolf.com/
In this episode we discuss the global obsession with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We go on about, among other things; consumerism, 24 hour shopping, traffic, retail therapy, Christmas drinks, our best Christmas gifts we ever got, and The Toy Show! Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP – https://wicklowwolf.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss Personal/Professional Development We go on about, among other things; the importance of personal development, the Irish Army Ranger Wing, some books to check out, New Year’s Resolutions, Tony Robbins and Stoicism. Non-Alcoholic Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP – https://www.brewdog.com/& https://wicklowwolf.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss the new Netflix show – The Queens Gambit We go on about, among other things; the plot description, Chess, what made the show so good, the story of an underdog, and some of the young actors and actresses taking the world by storm… Non-Alcoholic Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP – www.lidl.ie Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss how we’ve been scammed!!!* We go on about, among other things; some of typical scams, some of the new ones out there, our all-expenses paid lads weekend in Hong Kong, Louis Theroux, and returning an xbox that may or may not have already been used… Non-Alcoholic Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://lervig.no/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints *may not have actually been scammed
In this episode we discuss moving to Ireland (specifically from America, but also in general). We go on about, among other things; emotions, the process, settling in, challenges, the upside, and getting a visa. Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - http://www.galwayhooker.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we make our predictions on the 2020 US Presidential Elections. We go on about, among other things; some of the candidates, the electoral college process, what topics will sway the undecided voters, what are the key states on the road to victory, and finally… who wins!? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://westkerrybrewery.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss Halloween. We go on about, among other things; the history of Halloween, whether we like or dislike the holiday, what was Halloween like growing up, dressing up, and scary movies… Look out for our Instagram poll coming this week! Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we share our thoughts on the Death Penalty – October 10th is World Day Against the Death Penalty. We go on about, among other things; are we pro or anti-death penalty, who decides the penalty, forgiveness, progressive alternatives, innocent people on death row, personal experiences, our last meals choices, and visiting a maximum security prison… Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - Pearse Lyons Brewery Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we are joined by the lads from the Virtual Pub Podcast! We go on about, among other things; some beer education, opening a pub, our world tour, Colorado pub crawls, mixing cocktails, the delights of airport beers, and Adam and Beef teach us how to play pub golf… Check the guys out; www.virtualpubpodcast.com/ Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://www.oskarblues.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss the new Netflix documentary; The Social Dilemma We go on about, among other things; key takeaways from the documentary, our social media habits, echo chambers, some shocking mental health statistics, screen time, and how we plan on changing our relationships with our phones. Let us know; have you watched The Social Dilemma? What are your thoughts? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://kinnegarbrewing.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we predict the future. We go on about, among other things; our 3, 6, and 12 month predictions, how the pandemic is going to play out, the US election, changes to education and work, and magic 8 balls… Let us know; are our predictions completely off the wall or are they in line with what you’re thinking? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://www.eightdegrees.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss Religious Statues We go on about, among other things; what part they play in the 21st Century, why some religions don’t have them, the messages they send (or don’t send), tearing them down, building more statues, and some of the most impressive ones we’ve seen. Let us know what are your thoughts on them? Do they still have a place in the world? Will they still be here in 100 years? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://www.blacksbrewery.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss something that quite a few people have been going through; Pandemic Burnout We go on about, among other things; being tired of the pandemic, golf gate, changes in public attitude, letting our guard down, taking a break from media, and doctors prescribing episodes of Pandemic Pints... Let us know; are you feeling the burnout? How are you dealing with it? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - www.brubrewery.ie Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we ask What Is Your Dream Job? We go on about, among other things; what makes a “dream job”, meaningful work, building relationships, purpose, what used to be our dream jobs and becoming a Buddhist Monk. Let us know what is your dream job? Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP - https://porterhousebrewco.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Kev, one of the guys behind Third Barrel Brewing. We go on about, among other things; how Kev got into brewing beer, how Third Barrel Brewing came about, his motivations, his favourite beers, and what the future holds for Third Barrel and the brewing industry in Ireland. As you can tell from our chat, Kev is one of the good guys and in it for all the right reasons; “We don’t make beer, we make peoples weekends”. Go pick up some Third Barrel products and you’ll see why we’re raving about it! https://thirdbarrel.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we ask What Do You Miss about Life before Lockdown? We go on about, among other things; regional lockdowns, sports, travel, planning ahead, cider with or without ice, and recognising the joys of craft beer. Let us know what do you miss the most about the world pre-covid? Ciders in this episode: Kieran & JP - http://www.fallingapplecider.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss the show everyone is talking about; Normal People. We go on about, among other things; the transition from teenage years to adulthood, Paul Mescal and his GAA shorts, DM’ing celebrities on Instagram, what makes Normal People so good and why it resonates with us. Let us know your thoughts on Normal People! Beers in this episode: Kieran - https://westkerrybrewery.ie/ JP – https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we ask What Phrase Do You Live your Life By? We go on about, among other things; whether people need a phrase, Gandhi, protesting, living the dream, finding solutions, and making the best of the situation you find yourself in. Let us know, what phrase do you live your life by? Beers in this episode: Kieran - https://whitegypsy.ie/ JP – https://www.obrotherbrewing.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we ask What’s the Craic? We go on about, among other things; the origins of Craic, how to spell ‘craic/crack’, JPs first experience with Craic and what constitutes Great Craic. We also ask if there are limits on Craic and if it’s a uniquely Irish concept. Let us know the best craic you’ve had and whether or not, you think, it’s unique to Ireland! Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://rascalsbrewing.com/ JP – https://www.stmelsbrewing.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this reflective episode we take a look at how our perspective on certain things has changed (or not). We go on about, among other things; people not washing their hands, stay-cations, spending more time at home, appreciation for the little things, the clinking of glasses and Kieran repeatedly tells JP to ‘Shut Up’! Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://thirdbarrel.com/ JP – https://www.cottonball.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this 4th of July special we take a look a back at some of the not-so-great US presidents. We go on about, among other things; what makes a country the greatest on earth? Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James Buchanan, Harry Truman & Lyndon Johnson. Standing up for the oppressed, thoughts on statues, and how to pronounce ‘helicopters’. Note – this is not a ‘bashing America’ episode. Look at it as more of an unpacking of some dirty laundry! Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://troublebrewing.ie/ JP – https://newirelandbeers.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we try to answer the question; is the weather really nice or is the world on fire? We go on about, among other things; the impact the pandemic as had on climate change, our favourite shopping bags, what global warming means for Ireland, whether we are just a drop in the ocean or if every little counts, the global response to the pandemic and how that fares for climate change, strawberries and wine! Let us know your thoughts! Is there reason to be hopeful? Or are we doomed? Beers in this episode: Kieran – http://boynebrewhouse.ie/ JP – https://www.galwaybaybrewery.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss the further lifting of lockdown restrictions here in Ireland which includes some pubs being allowed to open, as long as they meet certain conditions. We go on about, among other things; criteria for opening, what it will look like, policing of the rules, whether we will attend or not, priorities and the risks involved. Let us know – Are You Going for a Pint on June 29th? Beers in this episode: Kieran - https://www.larkins.beer/ JP - http://ww1.stationworksbrewery.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
In this episode we discuss New Skills/Activities learned during lockdown. This was a listener suggestion – thanks Glen. We go on about, among other things; daddy day-care, DIY, poker nights, Haircuts, cooking, changing nappies/diapers in the dark, the Hardy Bucks and Normal People. What have you been up to during lockdown? Any new skills acquired? How about some new hobbies? Let us know! Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://troublebrewing.ie/ JP – https://kinnegarbrewing.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how cross-cultural small talk works (or doesn’t). This topic was a listener suggestion - thanks Rob! Let us know if you have a topic you’d like us to discuss. We address, among other things; our go-to small talk topics, our lack of interest in sparking up conversations with strangers, poker nights, lost connections: Zane, how to listen, and our planned Instagram giveaway! Are you a small talker? What fruit are you - Peach/Coconut/Banana!? Have a read of this article that Rob sent us: https://hbr.org/2014/05/one-reason-cross-cultural-small-talk-is-so-tricky Beers in this episode: Kieran – http://mcgargles.com/ JP – https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss relationships during the pandemic. All our relationships are strained during these times; family, friendships and professional relationships. We discuss, among other things; strains on relationships, benefits of lockdown on relationships, shocking figures on domestic violence, how to maintain friendships, and how we look at our relationships going forward. How are your relationships holding up? Have you made any new bonds? Any tips to share - Let us know your thoughts! Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://dotbrew.ie/ JP – https://blackdonkeybeer.com/& https://kinnegarbrewing.ie/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how social interactions have changed during the pandemic. Let’s be honest, it’s getting a little awkward out there! We discuss, among other things; How venturing outside the house has become a military-like operation (mask; check, gloves; check, hand sanitizer; check), The stress of going outside, The tension in the air, The end of the handshake and How we are becoming hypochondriacs. Let us know your thoughts on how things have changed (or not) for you when venturing out! Beers in this episode: Kieran - https://www.eightdegrees.ie/ JP – https://wicklowwolf.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandemicpints/
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss roles and responsibilities of the media during the pandemic. It’s more important than ever that we stay informed as to what is going on in our world. The media have a responsibility to provide clear, concise and accurate information. But we all know this is not always the case in the era of “Fake News”. We discuss, among other things; the role of the media, our addiction to and distain for news and how to source reliable information. As well as some of the positive impacts media can have, such as the newly launched #backingbusiness campaign promoted here in Ireland by Virgin Media - Shop local where possible! Where do you get your information these days? Have you questioned the source? Is Actual News too difficult to decipher from Fake News? Let us know your thoughts! Beers in this episode: Kieran & JP – https://www.killarneybrewing.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the seemingly unstoppable rise of big business during the pandemic. While we do our best to support small businesses they are still struggling to stay afloat at a time of huge financial losses for them. The big corporations have the staying power with the financial resources to ride out a lot of the challenges that the small businesses struggle with. We discuss our own spending habits and share some thoughts on what the future holds for businesses out there. We encourage all our listeners to shop local and support your local businesses, where possible, during these hard times and give them a shout out in the comments below (youtube/instagram)! If you are a small business, get in touch! Let us know how you are doing. We will help spread the word on what you are doing to deliver to your customers in these unprecedented times. Beers in this episode: Kieran – https://www.irishtownbrewing.com/ JP - https://www.carlowbrewing.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints
Join us as we discuss how we are maintaining our mental health during these extraordinary times. In this weeks episode we discuss our mental health struggles during the lockdown. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Be careful and take some time to yourself during these extraordinary times. If you have been affected by any of the issues we discuss in this episode here are some great, free to use, organisations that can help you - never, ever, be afraid to reach out. The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Pieta: https://www.pieta.ie/ Some phenomenal beers in this episode! Grab them if you can: Kieran - https://yellowbellybeer.ie/ JP - https://www.carlowbrewing.com/
What are you doing to stay in shape during the pandemic? How do you keep motivated? Have you completed the 5k challenge? If you are like us, you are struggling with maintaining your physical activity while staying at home. Join us as we discuss our challenges, diet, motivation and goals. Follow us on Instagram @pandemicpints for all the latest and to get in touch. You can also email pandemicpints@gmail.com Huge thanks to the team at Rye River Brewing for supplying us with some beers for this weeks episode. Treat yourself to some of their delights - you will NOT be disappointed! Website: https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/ Where to pick up some beers: https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/stockists-for-mcgargles/
Thousands of people have died from the pandemic. Many more are fighting the disease. Millions have lost their jobs. Billions are confined to the homes, or at least living in some form of lock-down. Are there positives to spending this much time at home? Sure! Join us as we delve in to some of the positives we have identified from our new found isolation. What are some of the positives you have found in your life? Let us know! New Logo design by Stuart over at https://www.colemancontent.com/
In recent weeks it seems a new type of person has emerged to annoy everyone; the Pandemic Denier. Bringing the same ignorance that the anti vaxxers and climate change deniers brought before them, they have come out of the woodwork to protest their right to get sick and spread disease. Who are these people? Why do they hold these beliefs? What can we do about them? And what is their impact on the rest of us?
Join us as we discuss working in the midst of a global pandemic. What does work look like now? What are the challenges? Are there opportunities to be gained from this? What does the future of work look like?
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