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Herd Dat! A Giant enjoys craft beer and talks about current events. He also plays Hate it or Love it.

Timothy James


    • Mar 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 125

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 42:58


    This week I come clean about falling off the wagon. I mention the Royal Family has to go, a litter box disaster, dogs on the loose, lockdowns, and the Houston airport. Daddy's back! Let's enjoy this beautiful weather!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 124

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 41:17


    On this episode, I enjoy another soda water. I reminisce about snow days, Ontario's April break, and Tom Brady. Finally, I rant about the Mars rover.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 123

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 26:32


    I'm back! After a long time away from the mic I decided to hit record and check in. No beer until I get my health back on the right track. However, I ramble about bubly, stocks, deep sleeps, and degrees. To the moon!!!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 122

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 61:27


    In this episode, we hear from Shane Walker, Core Lab Manager at the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph. We discuss the collaboration between the university, Royal City Brewing, and Escarpment Labs, which has produced the Experimental Pale Ale. John Mihut is back for Hate it or Love it! We talk Star Wars and some of the characters that made our childhood. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 121

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 38:33


    In this episode, Mike Farwell joins us for a conversation about his collaboration with Block Three Brewing Company and the Face for Radio IPA. I ride solo during Hate it or Love it, as we discuss Halloween candy! As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

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    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 120

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 47:18


    In this episode, we chat with Mike Corrie, Owner of Stone House Brewing Company, as we enjoy the brewery's delicious Czech Pilsner. No game? No problem! A new segment has been added to the Tall Talk rotation! Wine Club! After we down the beer, Emma and I enjoy dessert while sipping on some vino. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 119

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 58:43


    In episode 119, Brett Croft from Red Circle Brewing joins us to discuss two awards the brewery won at the Canadian Brewing Awards! We crack open one of the winners, the Belmont Village Blonde Ale. Curtis Blanchard joins us for Hate it or Love it. We discuss drinking games. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 118

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 42:33


    This episode we get cranked with the boys from Crank Lite Lager! Our friend Taylor Radford joins us for Hate it or Love it. We discuss albums. Surprisingly, it doesn't get that complicated. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 117

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 46:29


    This week we throw on the cap and rally with Left Field Brewery. Director of Operations at The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum joins us for Hate it or Love it. We talk baseball and The Toronto Blue Jays. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 116

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 37:24


    This week I construct a story about building a fence in the middle of a heatwave. Managing partner at Powerhouse Brewing Company, Irma Joeveer discusses the most Canadian Case of beer ever, while we sip on their Homecoming APA. Abe Peters and I play Hate it or Love it. We talk the Great Lakes. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 115

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 16:20


    This week we enjoy a Calypso IPA from Perth Brewery, as we discuss Canada Day. Tamara Thornton joins me for Hate it or Love it. We talk rides at Canada's Wonderland. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 114

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 24:24


    This week we beat the heat with Upper Thames Brewing! As we crack open their Portage India Pale Ale. Sarah McAulay joins me for Hate it or Love it! We discuss places or things that keep you cool over summer. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 113

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 23:24


    This week we hit the dance floor! We enjoy the Jam Up The Mash a dry-hopped sour by Collective Arts. During Hate it or Love it, Mel Raposo and I discuss classic dance moves! As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 112

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 17:36


    June is Pride Month, and all over Canada, the Rainbow Flag is flying. Although the flag represents the LGBTQ2+ community, many hate the fact the rainbow can be seen throughout their community. With everything that's happening around the world, I wanted to share how frustrated I am with how much hatred there is in the world. We need to start accepting everyone! Like Lady Gaga says in 'Born This Way' No matter gay, straight, or bi Lesbian, transgendered life I'm on the right track baby I was born to survive No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made I'm on the right track baby I was born to be brave

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 111

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 30:44


    This week we take a hike and make tracks with Red Thread Brewing Company. Carl Lam, Meteorologist from 680 NEWS joins me for Hate it or Love it. We discuss some of the types of weather you see during the summer. As always, whatever you're drinking, let's drink together!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 110

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 36:55


    On this episode we travel to Lake of Bays, and enjoy a New England IPA called Starboard. When we go off script, Patrick Nichol and I play Hate it or Love it. We discuss theme songs from cartoons/reality shows. As always, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 109

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 31:40


    This week we head to northwest Ontario and drink with the Sleeping Giant. I learn more about a Canadian superhero and cheers to a great comedian. Greg Bowman joins me for Hate it or Love it and we talk The Last Dance. Remember, no matter what you're drinking, let's drink together. Cheers!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 108

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 45:08


    This week I open up a Naughty Otter Lager! I talk about murder hornets, dump bears, team meow meow, and team woof woof. On this weeks Hate it or Love it, Ruby Sweeney joins me! We discuss pets!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 107

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 51:06


    This week I enjoy a Crimzen Premium Red Ale by Lost Craft Beer. I talk about moving into a new place. On this weeks Hate it or Love it, Robert Lothian joins me and we discuss canned food.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 106

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 52:20


    This week I enjoy some beers from Job Site Brewery! I talk about new cocktails, the empty collection and Lil Jon. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Toys and our friend John Mihut joins me!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 105

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 46:41


    This week I enjoy a Deep Cycle Porter by Powerhouse Brewing Company! I talk about ketchup, gifs and haircuts! This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about house frames!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 60:08


    This week I crack open some beers from Storm Stayed Brewing Company. I talk about breakfast, the Two Towers, Temple of Doom, Empire Strikes Back and random phone calls.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 103 Self-Isolate Edition Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 43:52


    Let's get weird this week! The LCBO was closed so I enjoy a Gin and Bubly! I continue to self-isolate, however, I talk about going to Costco, Tiger King, Castaway, and freezies. This week's Hate it or Love it is all about card games!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 102 Self-Isolate Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 42:59


    This week I'm in self-isolation! I talk about the world pandemic, Friends, The Office, quarantine snacks and streaming services! Hate it or Love it is all about board games!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 35:26


    This episode I cheers to Robert Kitambala. He passed away recently. We were co-workers on the Ottawa LRT project. I will always remember us going down with the survey equipment and laying stuff out in the tunnel for hours! You will be missed, Rob! I continue to talk about my former job. An article has surfaced from The Ottawa Citizen talking about a man who lost everything because of the Ottawa LRT project. I crack open a Punk IPA by Brewdog and try to focus throughout random questions and hate it or love it.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 59:29


    We have reached triple digits! I couldn't have done it without all the listener support! On this episode Emma and I look back at some of the best episodes with some great guests! We play 'Hate it or Love it' 100th episode edition!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 62:59


    Emily Deane is back! We smash pints from Quidi Vidi Brewery! It's a brewery in Newfoundland! We talk a leaked Mighty Ducks logo, emergency goalies, the Blue Nose, P.E.I potatoes and kissing a cod!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 39:38


    This week I enjoy a paddlin'! That's a Paddlin' is a New England Style Double IPA by Mikkeller Copenhagen. I talk about curing a Super Bowl hangover with some XFL, I react to a new single by the Pussycat Dolls and describe my plans to raid a museum if the world were to end. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about best picture winners!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 34:06


    This week it's the Super Bowl show! I crack open a Bud and talk the coin toss, faith in a groundhog, and Super Bowl snacks! This weeks Hate it or Love it dives deeper into the big game!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 96

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 35:44


    This week I enjoy the Black Coal Stout by Railway City Brewing Company. I talk about a Ron Burgundy look-a-like, the last supper with our friends and Mulan. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about all star games.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 41:55


    This week I crush the Knucklebone IPA by Skeleton Brewing Company. I talk about 3 bad boys! This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about new uniforms!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 94

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 36:56


    This week I enjoy a delicious Broad Reach Nor'easter IPA by Stone Hooker Brewing Company. I honour the greatest drummer of all time Neil Peart. I talk about Popeyes and the potential of going on a road trip with the Queen. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about January.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 93

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 37:27


    This weeks episode is quite special. I'm joined by Baby aka Sheldon Reid! We talk about the decade that just past, West Coast life and crack open a couple of Trash Pandas by Parallel 49.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 92

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 44:01


    This week I crack open the Deadly Dark by Caledon Hills Brewing Company. I talk about receiving a jet pack for Christmas, travelling over the holidays and the 'Snow-bot'. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Christmas movies!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 33:36


    This week I power through the Festive Pudding Ale by Greene King. I talk about Christmas trees, post workout activities and egg nog. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Christmas songs.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 90

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 55:12


    This week you will get to hear from Dusty Zamecnik from Hometown Brew Co. He describes the Hazy Susan IPA before it gets cracked open by a giant. I talk about duct taped banana art, advent calendars and the Wishbook. The lovely Emma Hackett joins me to play some Hate it or Love it. The focus for this week? Things that you see at a Christmas party.

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    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 89

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 48:55


    This week you will experience a multiple beer podcast. I celebrate the dawn of my last year in my 20s by cracking open two beers by Storm Stayed Brewing Company. First, I open the Patina Irish Red Ale followed by the Keets American Lager. I talk about the future of flying, Klay Thompson and car free cities. This weeks Hate it or Love it segment is all about cake! Mmmmm Cake.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 36:03


    This week I sat down with owner of Dundas and Sons Brewing Company, Robert Dundas and discussed his one year in business. I cracked opened the Dundas and Sons Fuk'n Buddy Simcoe Smash! I talk 911 calls, left turn signals, hamburgers and the Cybertruck. Hate it or Love it is all about massive deal days!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 87

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 40:25


    This week I enjoy the Wild Bog Cranberry Sour by Whitewater Brewing Company. Thank you Whitewater for sending me the care package! I discuss slow walkers, baby yoda (SPOILER ALERT: MANDALORIAN) and the future of Lebron James. This weeks Hate it or Love it segment focuses on Simpsons characters.

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 86

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 38:17


    This week I crack open the Remembrance Red Ale by Royal City Brewing Co. I talk about a Mighty Ducks reboot, MIT robots and gender reveals. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about famous trophies!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 85

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 48:39


    This week I crack open a delicious Stout Beer by Woodhouse Brewing Company! I talk about movie theatres, daylight saving time, winter tires and destroying my oven. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Movember!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 40:50


    This week I get spooky and drink a Tales from the Patch Pumpkin Porter by Big Rig Brewery. I talk about outdoor NHL games, Lizzie McGuire and the difference between a hero and villain. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Trick or Treat candy!

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 83

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 31:29


    This week i try and figure out my Halloween costume, debate Costco hotdogs, see if anyone is ready for Xmas and enjoy a Sun Bear Blonde Ale by Silly Sir Brewing Company. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Eminem songs! "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 37:11


    This week I talk Thanksgiving, swimming in October, pie and enjoy a delicious Fat Tug IPA by Driftwood Brewery. "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 41:33


    This week I talk Uber Choppers, Breaking Bad, Booze Pods and enjoy a delicious Fergie's Classic Pilsner by Sons of Kent. Hate it or Love it is random this week! "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 43:20


    This week I get a little serious because I celebrate Batman Day! I talk about boy band drama, Rambo Last Blood, Mr. Freeze and enjoy a delicious Instigator by Indie Ale House! This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about the Dark Knight! "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 45:55


    This week I talk about interviewing the Pretender and Chief, I call Mihut to discuss Ottawa LRT, College Athletes, Scooby-Doo and enjoy a delicious Jurassic IPA by Cameron's Brewery. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Autumn. "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 78

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 44:09


    This week Andrew Graham from Global News Radio 980 CFPL joins me! We discuss his performance with the Arkells, pumpkin spice lattes, booths and enjoy a delicious Killarney Cream Ale by Manitoulin Island Brewery. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about football! "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 36:42


    This week I talk about back to school, CO2 cars, Notebooks and crack open a delicious Trainspotter by Junction Brewing. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about Labour! "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! Tall Talk Episode 76

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 49:02


    This week I talk about tanning beds, Ontario Peaches, Dildo, Newfoundland and enjoy a Detour by Muskoka Brewery. This weeks Hate it or Love it is all about skyscrapers. "Hate it or Love it" instrumental By: The Game and featuring 50 cent Produced by: Dr. Dre and Cool Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope

    Herd Dat! A little extra Tall Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 10:59


    A little extra for all you beautiful people! My friend Dusty Zamecnik from Hometown Brew joined me in studio at 106.9 the X in June. We discussed farming, greenhouses and of Hometown's Organic Wild Wheat.

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