Through The Draft Line

Join Matt & JD as they discuss the ascension of R&B/Hip Hop artist Notebook P! Coming up in the Randolph scene, Notebook P (Pat) released his first full-length album, A Fool's Paradise, in 2020. Tune in as we discuss his journey and inspirations while sipping on two beers from Finback Brewery, as well as Big aLICe Brewing Co. and Three's Brewing.   Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall! Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Matt & JD eagerly welcome the final Draft Line guest of the year -- Tim Hall. An educator, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and activist, you may recognize Tim's name as the credited composer of our theme song, mentioned at the end of each episode. He is also the recent recipient of the Session Musician of the Year award by the Boston Music Awards, and has some exciting projects set for release in 2021. If you're on the hunt for New Years plans, also check out Hipstory's Hipstoric Renaissance event. Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Who else, but Tim Hall! Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Loman is a Massachusetts-based producer, beatmaker and the mind behind record label Union Sound. His work can be found all throughout the Boston scene, most recently a new release by Kadeem titled "Remains of a Man." Tune in as we get to know Loman over Finback Brewery's Gavotte DIPA. Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Welcome back! For the third time, we are flipping the script on our normal format and speaking with a craft beer professional today. It is our honor to present this episode featuring Ray Berry, President & General Manager of White Lion Brewing Company. One of only five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts, White Lion is celebrating the opening of their new full-service space in Springfield, Mass this month. Tune in as we discuss the opening, and much more while sipping on a collaboration beer with Vitamin Sea Brewing. Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Now that remote podcasting is here to stay, we are excited to return to your ears! We begin season 3 with the founder of Boston Got Next, DJ WhySham. We are incredibly grateful to have spoken with her and wish her all the luck when the 2020 Boston Music Awards results come out on December 11th, 2020! Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Matt & JD close their second season with Randolph-based MC and activist, Lance Jackson. We sip on beers from Finback as well as Crue Brew, one of five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts. For a taste of beer, politics, and good ass hip hop, tune in today! We look forward to returning with a new season later in 2020, with hopes of recording in-person again very soon. Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod!

At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today we, for only the second time in our history, flip that script in our conversation with Charlie Cummings. Starting his brewing journey at Castle Island and Mystic (RIP), Charlie is now the Head Brewer at Remnant Brewing, a cozy brewery-meets-coffee-shop tucked away in Somerville's Bow Market. Additionally, Charlie is a musician, and a part of Organ Meats and The String Lites. Cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

JD and Matt, from a distance, are joined by multi-faceted Bostonian creative Amanda Shea. Between her work as a spoken word artist to running publicity for Brandie Blaze, this is a woman everyone in the scene should know, and we hope you enjoy our increasingly tipsy conversation! Beer samples: Premium Pilsner (4.9%), Pipeworks Brewing Company Luppolo (Pilsner, 5%), Oxbow Brewing Company Perpetual (Pilsner, 5.5%), Finback Brewery Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

We are thrilled to be back from a short hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded and Matt has relocated to New York City. Today, thanks to the help of Zencastr, we bring you our first remotely-recorded episode featuring Prateek (pruh - TEEK). Two EP's into his career and described as “Not just any guy with a guitar…” by The Boston Globe, Prateek is a champion of Boston creative community. Listen in as we discuss sobriety and mental health, pick apart songs, and try out our first on-mic IG live stream. Beer samples: Tra La La (Farmhouse Ale, 7.2%), Grimm Artisan Ales Hang Time (IPA, 6.5%), Remnant Brewery Double Dry Hopped Space Dream (Oat IPA, 6%), Other Half Brewing Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

It's 2020 and Draft Line Pod is back! Today, we are joined by Red Shaydez, a multi-faceted, boxer robe-wearing bully of a hip-hop artist and the queen of cool. Red became our first guest who allowed us to pick her beer, which we took full advantage of while discussing the golden age of hip hop, being a flight attendant for the Boston Bruins, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

We close out the decade with an artist we've been eager to host since our founding. Join us with instrumental pianist Ben Cosgrove as we discuss kolaches, insomnia, and our relationship with the land around us. Beer samples: Heady Topper (NEIPA, 8%), The Alchemist That’s Not Me (Imperial Stout, 13%), Cloudwater & J. Wakefield collaboration Elevated IPA (AIPA, 7.2%) La Cumbre Brewing Co (11%) Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Check out our conversation with Boston's "dance in the woods folk" band, Visiting Wine. Preparing for the release of their second record, we down some thicc brews with Lindsey & Greg and had time for a performance as well. Beer samples: Whirlpool (APA, 4.5%), Night Shift Brewery Funky Blender Preserves (Farmhouse Ale, 5.5%), Casey Brewing Hunahpu's Imperial Stout -2018 (11%), Cigar City Brewing Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Season 2 of Through The Draft line begins with indie soul songstress, and recent Boston Music Awards nominee Jill McCracken. We talk her first five years in Boston, her 2018 release Shake Me Up, and of course get into a bit of trouble along with hearing a live performance. We are happy to be back with you, and hope you enjoy Beer samples: Crafty Radler (Fruit Beer, 4.7%), Pump House Brewing Wave Break (Saison, 4.3%), Mystic Brewery Danger! Danger! (NEIPA, 9%), Mystic Brewery Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Part one of two episodes chatting with the Boston hip hop legends, STL GLD. It was a true honor to speak with such talented, innovative, and genre bending individuals that any hip hop fan, in and outside of Boston, should keep an eye on. We kicked off our discussion in episode 1 over Notch Brewery’s Fodderstompf, before transitioning into some of the most complex, and highest ABV beers we’ve ever had on mic in this episode. Cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Part one of two episodes chatting with the Boston hip hop legends, STL GLD. It was a true honor to speak with such talented, innovative, and genre bending individuals that any hip hop fan, in and outside of Boston, should keep an eye on. We kicked off our discussion in part 1 over Notch Brewery’s Fodderstompf, before transitioning into some of the most complex, and highest ABV beers we’ve ever had on mic in the concluding episode. Cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today, we reverse that trend in Part 2 of our bonus episode with Turtle Swamp Brewing. Special guests are Tanner Cobb and Brandon Johnson. Cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today, we reverse that trend in Part 1 of 2 bonus episodes with Turtle Swamp Brewing. Special guests today are Tanner Cobb and Brandon Johnson, cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Dig into Fish House with us in our 5th episode! Armed with the classic, yet unfortunately no longer craft, Lagunitas IPA, we have a blast on ic with Boston's best cruise ship jam band. Open up for insight to the pathways (and barriers) to entry in the Boston music scene, how creative processes develop from youth to adulthood, and naturally, a bit of politics. Beer samples: Garys in Space (DIPA, 8.3%), Mystic Brewery Distopian Dream Girl (NIPA, 7%), Foam Brewers Through Her Eyes (Imperial IPA, 8.5%), Long Live Beer Works Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Today we welcome Tory Corless, a New England transplant with Southern roots who takes soul and experiential music meditations to a new level. With a powerful voice and and top-notch Bostonian collaborators around her, Tory released her first project under the stage name of VQnC this April. The beer of choice is Happy Sol, a robust, citrus-forward hefeweizen by Slumbrew in Somerville, Massachusetts. Beer samples: Blackberry Parfait (Sour, 6.4%), Fieldwork Brewing Co. Double Voltage (Double IPA, 8.3%), Mystic Brewery Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Today’s guests are Claire Altendahl and India Shore, who not long after meeting down the road at Berklee College of Music created The Blue - A genre blending project with the intention of providing a new sound that also brings back the vintage charm of their musical idols. We chat over Narragansett Lager, while sampling: The Cut: Peach (American Wild Ale, 5%), Casey Brewing Clementine Frappe IPA (Milkshake IPA, 7.5%), Mystic Brewery Voices: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Rob Flax is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Jamaica Plain. Inside this episode we unlock the flavors of the legendary beer from Vermont's Alchemist Brewery, which resulted in a freestyle percussive jam on a beer can, insight on what role a live musician can play within dance performance, and a deeper understanding of an acronym Rob calls COGIAD. Beer sample: 2017 Sump Coffee Stout (10.5%), Perennial Artisan Ales Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Voices: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Born and raised in the Boston area, Cliff Notez is one of the most exciting MCs in the scene, but his role in the community doesn't stop when he gets off stage. He's also an avid community organizer - Manifested in his role as the founder, owner & creative director of Hipstory, a media brand and production company with the goal of “Redefining the Future History of Hip Hop”. Beer samples: Blood of A Ghost (10.6%), Long Live Beerworks Double Dry Hopped Cactus (Imperial IPA, 7.5%), Tilted Barn Brewery Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks