Coming at you from Merrimack, NH. Each week Brendan and Mike, co-founder of Able Ebenezer Brewing Company, have a beer and a good time keeping the discussion on the lighter side.
Hey Stimulus Podcast listeners! After finishing a years worth of episodes, and trying different formats along the way, we have found a format that we really enjoy that mirrors that last few episodes. With that being said, we are rebranding the podcast. The new podcast is called "Road Soda." We hope you follow us as we continue this podcasting journey. - Mike & Brendan Links to Road Soda: https://linktr.ee/roadsodapod (we are still in the process for being hosted on Pandora).
We drink Karsten - Premium Lager - 5.1% ABV - from Switchback Brewing Company. 2:54 - Overrated/Underrated: Barley Wine | Barrel-Aged Beer | Seafood | Wedding Day Hashtags | Baths | Selfies with Orphans Overseas. 12:20 - Tragedy of CEO Texas Roadhouse, Kent Taylor. 19:28 - New Study on the Long-term Neurological Effects of Covid. 28:20 - Beer Rating. Brought To You By: FrizzLit.com & BringTheBeers.com
We drink Jonah - Double IPA - 8.1% ABV - from Mast Landing Brewing. 3:22 - Overrated/Underrated: Apple Watches | March Madness | Coins | The Pope | Overalls | Credit Cards. 11:25 - Judge Rules That Man Owes $300K In Credit Card Rewards That Are Deemed Taxable. 17:42 - Why You Should Use A Credit Card & How To Get The Most Out Of Credit Card Points. 30:36 - What We Think Of The Beer. Enjoy! Brought To You By: FrizzLit.com & BringTheBeers.com
We drink Strong Female Lead - India Pale Ale - 6.2% ABV - from Night Shift Brewing. 4:44 - Overrated/Underrated: Alexa/Google Home | Girl Scout Cookies | Mascots for Sports | Trains | Birthdays for Pets. 11:57 - The newest thing in tech explained - NFT's - and why artists should pay attention. 29:54 - Our listeners tell us how they're spending their $1,400 stimulus checks. 34:32 - Stimulus To Provide Monthly Payments to Parents. 36:25 - What we think of the beer. Cheers! Brought To You By: FrizzLit.com & BringTheBeers.com
We drink Brittany - India Pale Ale - 6.5% ABV - from Amherst Brewing. 3:28 - Why You Shouldn't Judge A Beer From A Flight 5:38 - Overrated/Underrated: Air Jordans | Smores | Brunch | Prank Phone Calls | Throwback Retro Jerseys 10:39 - The Supreme Court Of Social Media: Facebook's Oversight Board 20:54 - Dr. Seuss Enterprises Decides To Stop Publishing Six Books 29:52 - Beer Review 31:52 - Recommendations Enjoy!
We drink Just A Kitten - Session IPA - 5% ABV - From Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company. 4:25 - Overrated/Underrated: Online Concerts | Cameo (Website) | Outdoor Dining Igloos | Iced Coffee In The Winter | Gender Reveal Parties 11:45 - Listener's Question - From Nick, Owner of The Hungry Caterpillar Food Truck 12:35 - Energy Deregulation In Texas 23:18 - Facebook's Showdown w/Apple 34:25 - What We Think Of The Beer
We drink Space Puppy - Session IPA - 4% ABV - Four Quarters Brewing. 7:08 - Overrated/Underrated 13:30 - Why You Should've Started Your Roth IRA Yesterday! 26:18 - What You Need To Know About Investing In Wall Street's Newest Trend, S.P.A.C.s.
Brendan and Mike drink Ecstasy Of Gold - India Pale Ale - 7.2% ABV - from Widowmaker Brewing Company. 1:40 - Overrated/Underrated 9:48 - Tesla's $1.5 Billion Dollar Investment in Bitcoin 15:15 - A Brief History Of Incitement
Blockchain - Double New England IPA - 8% ABV - Spyglass Brewing Company 3:55 - Overrated / Underrated 11:30 - Why Jeff Bezos Stepping Down Is Really A Chess Move For Amazon 18:00 - The Real Reason Robinhood Blocked Trades
Smoked & Dagger - Black Lagger - 5.6% ABV - Jack's Abby Craft Lagers. 3:19 - Robinhood 8:32 - Overrated/Underrated 22:35 - NFL QB's That Tom Brady Will Keep Out Of The Hall Of Fame 32:00 - Super Bowl Predictions
We drink Time of the Chimpanzee, New Zealand IPA, from Burlington Beer Company, while discussing Biden's Inauguration, presidential trivia, & why New England towns are so hard to say.
We drink a rice beer from Proclamation Ale Works, Tiny Little Sticks, while discussing Tiger, Bitcoin, and Bidets.
We kick off 2021 with beer from Moby Dick Brewing Company and answer the vital question: Is a hotdog a sandwich?
Brendan and Mike recap their favorite moments of the Stimulus Podcast from 2020 and give updates on former guests.
This week we review Collective Arts Brewing, talk to Courtney Hennessy about her new podcast, Girl In Pink, and debut our new segment, Overrated / Underrated. Enjoy!
Brendan & Mike review beers from Three Floyds & Revolution Brewing, talk subscription services, and recommend shows to binge this Winter.
Alyssa talks about her journey to become Miss New Hampshire USA 2020, debunks diet myths, and answers the question: Would you rather have a huge imagination OR a photographic memory? - www.missnewhampshireusa.com
Jake talks about his journey to become a Head Brewer, what it's like working for Mike, and answers the question: Would you rather have dinner with your favorite author OR your favorite character from any book? - Three Point Circle Brewing - 241 Union Square, Milford, NH 03055 - https://www.pastaloft.com/brewery/
Ryan talks music, his painting business, and answers the question: Would you rather be a famous singer OR bring back your favorite singer that passed away? - Cut & Dry
Maegan drops news on all things Switchback, including "Who is Karsten?," and answers the question: Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? - Switchback Brewing Co. - 160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 - www.switchbackvt.com
Jenni & Aaron, husband & wife, and co-owners of To Share Brewing Company, answer the question: Would you rather be known by experts to have the best made beer in the world, or make the best selling beer in the world? - To Share Brewing Company - 720 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104 - www.tosharebrewing.com
Chris is the bassist for the punk rock band, The Cryptics. He talks about what it really means if a band is signed, and what life is like while touring around the United States and Europe. https://thecryptics.com
Joseph warns you about everything they don't tell you before you start your own podcast. He also dives deep into his new passion, baking. He is the co-founder of Off Colored Discussions Podcast & NE Podcast. You can also find his workout & baking tips on Instagram.
This week we talk to Steven Alario about his philosophy of training that respects human evolution, and his side job of being the official garment tester for Reebok & Nobull. Steven also talks about partnering up with Peak Recovery & Health Services which includes cryotherapy, photobiomodulation, float tanks, infrared sauna, celluma therapy, and compression therapy. - 880 Page St, Manchester, NH 03109 - www.granitestatefitness.com
This week we talk exotic cars, the future of the auto industry, and why you shouldn't buy a Subaru. - 26 Columbia Cir, Merrimack, NH 0305 - www.hmmotorworksnh.com
Adam Jump talks about how Lions Club International can help your community. He also talks about his job at UPS, what really happens to damaged goods, and gives Mike closure on where his missing package went. - Lions Club of Merrimack & Lions Club International
This week we talk to Jason Phelps who, after surviving cancer, decided to quit his career as a software engineer and follow his passion by opening Ancient Fire Mead & Cider. He also explains why mead is becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the American alcohol beverage industry. - 8030 S Willow St Unit 1-7, Manchester, NH 03103 - https://ancientfirewines.com
This week we talk to Adam Dodge about running 100-mile races, how that mentality helped him through time in jail, and why those experiences inspired his lifestyle brand, The Living Epic. https://www.facebook.com/thelivingepic
Keating Tufts, social worker turned board game cafe owner, talks about the power of board games and how they can help transform your community. - 941 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101 - www.boardsandbrewsnh.com
Want to learn how to build a million dollar business from your house on Amazon? Edward Holgate tells us how.
Troy Rathke, the owner & head coach of Crossfit Earned, talks about the Marine Corps, van-life, and how to stay healthy enough to live life. - 26 Columbia Cir B, Merrimack, NH 03054 - www.crossfitearned.com
Peter Agostinelli is the Executive Chef of Grill 23 & Bar, Boston’s premier steakhouse. Grill 23 is one of only 100 restaurants in the world to receive Wine Spectator's Grand Award. - 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 - www.grill23.com
Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/beer brewer Jim Varela. FEATURING: Amherst Brewing - 10 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002 - www.amherstbrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/Beer Brewer Jim Varela. FEATURING: Notch Brewing - 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970 - www.notchbrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/Beer Brewer Jim Varela. FEATURING: To Share Brewing Company - 720 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104 - www.tosharebrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/Beer Brewer Jim Varela and his daughter, Peyton. FEATURING: Stoneface Brewing Company - 436 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH 03801 - https://stonefacebrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan and Mike discuss another week w/Beer Brewer Jim Varela. FEATURING: Left Hand Brewing Company - 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 - www.lefthandbrewing.com Jim Varela is a brewer at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan and Mike discuss another week, with "Producer Kimmy," FEATURING: Exhibit A Brewing - 81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA 01702 - www.exhibit-a-brewing.com "Producer Kimmy" helps with fact checking during recording and is host Brendan's fiancé.
Brendan & Mike discuss another week. FEATURING: Foley Brothers Brewing - 79 Stone Mill Dam Rd, Brandon, VT 05733 - www.foleybrothersbrewing.com
Brendan & Mike discuss another week w/Fire Fighter Mandy Hudson, FEATURING: 603 Brewery, 42 Main Street, Londonderry, NH 03053 - www.603brewery.com Mandy Hudson is a firefighter in Weare, New Hampshire, and a part-time bartender at Able Ebenezer Brewing Company.
Brendan & Mike discuss another week. FEATURING: Able Ebenezer Brewing - 31 Columbia Circle, Merrimack, NH 03054 - www.ableebenezer.com
Brendan & Mike discuss another week. FEATURING: Lone Pine Brewing - 219 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101 - https://lonepinebrewery.com