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A behind the scenes look at the craft beer, food and entertainment industries with your favorite insiders. Plus some beer drinking, friendly shit talking and general shenanigans. Presented by Wichita Brewing Co.


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    45: Wichita Brewing Co: AJ & Clay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 63:30


    After a brief hiatus we're back with more beer and bullshit.  Today we have AJ & Clay, the general managers of WBC's brewpubs.  With topics ranging from wedge salads and ghost pepper roulette to baby-arm-turds and jalapeño urethras, this episode will leave you giggling.  Crack a cold one and enjoy.  Cheers!

    44: Dry Lake Brewing: Kevin & Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 60:47


    What is there to like about Great Bend, Kansas?  Dry Lake Brewing Co!  For our first episode of 2022 Cody drove to Great Bend to chat with the founders, Kevin and Ryan.  They talk about acclimating small town drinkers to craft beer norms, dry lake beds turned bike trails, yacht club beer memberships and more.  Cheers!

    43: Fert The Foodie: Jeremy Fertner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 59:57


    For our last episode of 2021 we welcome Fert the Foodie to the pod!  Fert has been reviewing restaurants on social media for a number of years and in the process helps hidden gems thrive.  We talk about Wichita restaurants, Century II, Gordon Ramsay on Hot Ones, Cody getting "violently" high on weed brownies, Detroit-style pizza and more!  Cheers!

    42: Transport Brewery: Mike

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 48:52


    Wrapping up the pods from Cody and Jeremy's recent trip to Kansas City, today we have Mike from Transport Brewery!  Mike is a member of the 1%er's who weren't homebrewers prior to wanting to start a brewery.  In this episode we discuss his unique path to brewery fame and fortune, the transportation history of Kansas City, consequences of opening a brewery on a snowy day in January, the Illuminati, and whether or not the term "global warming" is politically incorrect versus climate change.  Cheers!

    41: Dempsey's: Sebastian & Molly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 73:43


    Today we have Sebastian and Molly from Dempsey's Burger Pub, et al!  Dempsey's is, of course, loved for their gourmet burgers and craft beer centric tap list.  We take you behind the scenes with a brief history of Dempsey's origins in Lawrence, restaurant war stories, firing psycho staff and threats of decapitation, and a little salamander shit talk:)  Cheers!

    40: Limitless Brewing: Emily & Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 55:54


    Next up from Cody and Jeremy's trip to KC are Emily and Dave from Limitless Brewing out of Lenexa, Kansas!  Emily and Dave represent a first for Under The Lid; they are the first brewery owners who decided to open a brewery, not because of homebrewing (they weren't homebrewers), but because of a newfound love of craft beer following a vacation to Charleston, SC.  We talk about JoCo Juice and, Cody's favorite, Out of Touch IPA, a continuation of brewers' opinions of Untappd ratings, the aromatic love breweries impart on their surrounding neighbors on brew days, and much more.  Cheers!

    39: Diametric Brewing Co: Mac & Courtney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 74:53


    Hailing from Lees Summit, MO, we welcome Mac and Courtney from Diametric Brewing to the pod!  We have a great discussion about a cease and desist from Patrick Mahomes, brewery name changes, Affliction t-shirts and AARP while sampling Mac's tasty beer.Be sure to check out Diametric's upcoming event called 25 Beers of Christmas.  Enjoy!

    38: Pathlight Brewing Co: Tanner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 64:08


    Cody and Jeremy recently made a trip to KC for a podcast marathon.  First up in our remote studio, aka Pathlight's brewhouse, is Tanner; co-founder and head brewer at Pathlight Brewing Co!  We talk about Tanner's mild obsession with Saison and Lambic as a home brewer (mild obsession=he had a fucking barrel program and a coolship), Pathlight's Formula 1 niche, surviving opening during the heart of the COVID pandemic, we offer a definitive judgement on the difference between double, triple and quad IPA's and a whole lot more.Tanner wears a lot of hats and one of them is gracious host.  Thanks Tanner for the hospitality and we can't wait to visit again soon!

    37: Wichita Brewing Co: Mike & Weston

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 70:18


    Today, Cody is joined by a couple of his day job  (head brewer at Wichita Brewing Co-Production) colleagues: Mike and Weston!  They're both military veterans and have been a great addition to team WBC.  They talk about the benefits of enjoying your job, a "marry, fuck, kill" of sorts for liquor, beer, and cannabis, Mike lies about cannabis use, and much much more.Cheers!

    36: River City Redux: Brandon & Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 73:38


    After a changing of the guard at River City Brewing, we invited the new co-head brewers to the pod; Brandon & Denver who replaced Logan after his exodus to another brewery!  Light on beer talk but heavy on randomness and comedy, we talk about things like "cuffing season", Brandon's stand-up comedy career, the in's and out's of child birth, and dreads.

    35: Celebrating Kansas Breweries: Michael Travis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 39:13


    Today we have the honor of chatting with Michael Travis; author of the soon-to-be-published book "Celebrating Kansas Breweries"!  Michael is traveling the State of Kansas (5400 miles and counting) visiting every brewery.  His book aims to illustrate the culture and experience of visiting each one, from the people he encounters to the stories he hears.  Much more than a brewery travel guide, his book will be an exciting and entertaining experience unto itself.  Be sure to buy your copy when it's release late summer of 2022!

    34: Public at the Brickyard & Monarch: Brooke & Jen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 88:48


    Today we have Brooke from Public at the Brickyard and Jen from the Monarch; two of Wichita's favorite locally owned, craft beer supporting restaurants!  We talk about their history, some no-so-friendly customer stories (spoiler: the customer isn't always right), have a Miller High Life toast to a special announcement and so much more.  These wonderful women may have invited themselves to the studio but we're so glad they did!

    33: Sandhills Brewing: Pippin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 55:42


    Hailing all the way from Hutchinson, America, Pippin from Sandhills Brewing joins Cody and Jeremy in the studio today!  We talk about Sandhills' history, how they decided to open a second location in Mission, KS, what a sand hill is (spoiler:  it involves sand), how sand hill plums make for a "pig flesh" colored beer, and lots of other riveting tidbits.  Cheers!

    32: HBIC: Stacy & Torrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 70:25


    Today we have the wonderful Stacy , The HBIC and her trusty sidekick Torrey, both of whom are from Hopping Gnome Brewing!  Stacy brought her alter ego Nora the Holiday Gnome (or maybe it was Holiday Elf....I don't remember) to drink it up and discuss Small Business Saturday.  Additionally we talk about beer (duh), the Green Bay Packers anomaly, and why Dan Norton should run for mayor of Goddard, KS.  Cheers!

    31: The Anchor: Shane & Scottie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 67:09


    This. Episode. Is. Epic.  Shane is the owner of The Anchor, one of Wichita's favorite craft beer pubs, and Scottie is the guy that makes sure the beers are flowing!  We talk a little about The Anchor's history but everything else is a "no holds barred" rundown of sex, drugs, feuds, gas leaks, chicken wings on strings, and rock & roll.  Put ear muffs on those with tender ears and prepare to laugh your fucking asses off!

    30: Black Shade Brewing: Will & Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 77:22


    Today's episode features the newlyweds, Will and Megan from Black Shade Brewing!  Is it a brewery?  Is it not a brewery?  Is the beer good?  Listen for the answers and hear a little of what the future holds.

    29: Big Stump Brewing: Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 60:43


    Today we welcome our first guest from California; Tyler, the brewer at Big Stump Brewing in Sacramento, CA!  As usual, we drink, act merry and talk about stuff like skid row, a little politics *gasp, stupid sports team names, and more.

    28: The Nerds: Brandon, Yvette, & Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 79:46


    Today we welcome beer nerd royalty, Aaron and Yvette from Beer Tasting KC and Brandon from ICT Craft Beer Group; both of which are craft beer groups on Facebook!  We talk about a range of topics but, clearly, it's centered on beer...and an occasional mention of tacos.

    27: Surly Brewing Co: Omar & The Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 46:27


    Today, all the way from the Twin Cities, we welcome Omar, Dave, Aaron and Nick from Surly Brewing Co to the pod!!  We discuss Surly's beginnings with Omar's home brewing passion and nonsensical alcohol laws (spoiler: they exist in MN as well as KS).  We sip our way through some Furious IPA while examining the many merits of Darkness.  But most importantly we celebrate the launch of a great brewery in Kansas!Be sure to check out their launch parties at The Hill Bar & Grill Tuesday, Nov 2 and Public at the Brickyard Wednesday, Nov 3!

    26: Manhattan Brewing Co: Jake, Garrett and Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 119:08


    Our friends-ish from Manhattan Brewing made the trip to Wichita to talk some shit in the pod studio!  We discuss Jake's failed attempt at starting a brewery in Wichita, his burning desire to get a tramp stamp tattoo, Garrett getting turned down for a job by 2599 breweries, simulation theory and implanted tracking chips from the COVID vaccine, and so much more.  Eventually the party gets crashed by the CSB boys.  Enjoy!

    Ladybird Brewing Outro Outtakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 2:05


    For Friday Funday, enjoy a couple minutes of unedited laughter!

    25: Central Standard Brewing: The Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 69:45


    Today's Under The Lid features the men, the myths, the legends, the boys from CSB; Ian, Nathan, and Brandon (Andy got lost on his way to the pod studio/brewery)!We discuss their origins as partiers, silly city zoning rules, chronic gang violence surrounding brewers, and the ever-present discussion of "best tacos in town."Get ready for CSB's taco event, CSB Música Tacos y Cervecería, on Oct 30 at CSB and the adjacent park!

    24: White Crow Cider: Denise & Ken

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 65:19


    Today Cody and Jeremy welcome the power couple of the hard cider industry to the pod; Denise and Ken from White Crow Cider in Wichita!  Is it beer?  Is it wine?  Does the U.S. government have some fucked up tax rules (spoiler: yes)?  Is cider the stepchild of craft beer?  In this episode we answer these age-old questions and many many more.  Plus a cameo appearance from none other than Tone-Loc.

    23: Walnut River Brewing: The Whole Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 150:50


    Hold on tight for this episode, folks.  It starts out deceptively informative-ish.  But after chasing barleywine with scotch, things get a little "free and loose."  Nonetheless, we managed to have a few coherent discussions about things like Rick "christening" the taproom, Sean and his sleeping bag tricks, a previous occupant of the Walnut River building (spoiler: brothel), Full Metal Jacket, and other gems.

    22: Third Place Brewing: Tom & Nick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 64:48


    Today, Third Place Brewing is in the pod studio!  Tom and Nick join us to discuss their beginnings and the meaning of Third Place, Nick Nolte, must have beers on a desert island, and several other random topics.  Enjoy!

    21: Ladybird Brewing: Kaydee & Laura

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 67:30


    Cody and Jeremy welcome the beer-loving ladies of Ladybird Brewing from Winfield, KS!  Barley wine was drank and discussions were had...including the perils of optimistic construction timelines, Billy Strings, the formerly nonalcoholic Walnut Valley bluegrass festival, a sprinkle of presidential history, and so much more.

    20: City Barrel Brewing: Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 51:22


    Jeremy and Cody have Grant from City Barrel in the studio today!  We talk about hazy IPA's that are Rad AF (As Fuck or Always Fresh?), the growing KC beer scene, a radio-edit laden segment about cease and desist letters, and much more.

    19: Blind Tiger Brewery: John Dean & Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 68:51


    Today we have Cody's "brewing grandfather" and one of the OG Kansas brewers, John Dean on the pod; accompanied by John's actual son, Connor!  John is the founder and brewer at Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka, KS.  As usual, our discussion topics range far and wide including John's brewing background, an appreciation for Schiltz and an attempt to get Connor to free-style rap.  Enjoy!

    18: Norsemen Brewing: Melissa, Adam, Jared and Emily

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 62:32


    Today we welcome the fine folks from Norsemen Brewing Co!  We have an intriguing discussion on topics ranging from toilet cleaning to goat balls to the wisdom of drug testing restaurant staff.  And somewhere along the way Cody gets "Iced"...

    17: Apollo Fermentations: Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 49:30


    Today, Cody and Jeremy welcome Chris from Apollo Fermentations to the pod studio!  We talk about the mysterious world of kombucha, gut health, the relative value of a degree in sculpture art, bagpipes, Chris' guitar virtuosity, and non-alcoholic barleywines...

    16: Stonecloud Brewing Co: Pat & Bart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 62:29


    Cody and Jeremy host the brewers of Stonecloud Brewing Co from Oklahoma City.  We debate the claim that Oklahoma is "beef country", talk about kickball, and some occasional mentions of craft beer!

    15: Augustino Brewing Co: Stino, Bianca, Andy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 62:56


    Today Cody and Jeremy welcome the fine folks from Augustino Brewing Co to the pod.  We take car bomb shots, talk about mic drops, Bianca's superiority, Stino's naïveté, and a bonus story about a snowy day where Stino unwittingly picks up a prostitute but fails to seal the deal.   Prepare to laugh!

    14: Cotillion: Alex Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 66:27


    Today we have the Man, the Myth, the Legend: Alex Thomas on the pod.   Alex is the owner of The Cotillion, Kirby's, Lucky's and Lava & Tonic.  Our beer-fueled banter is centered on the Wichita music scene but expect the usual digressions on topics like COVID, Alex's super stardom in Stillwater, Oklahoma, baby's blood, and the illuminati!

    13: Supergroup Worldwide: Andy and Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 87:30


    SUPERGROUP WORLDWIDE!!!!!In this unique episode Cody and Jeremy welcome Andy and Adam from Supergroup to the pod.  We listen to, and talk about, music,  discuss the ins and outs of wagyu beef, the finer points of tequila (spoiler alert:  Cody had exactly one too many shots), and the eternal bong vs joint debate.This episode pairs well with a fat spliff!

    12: Johnny Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 103:13


    Cody and Jeremy welcome Johnny Freedom to the pod!  Johnny is a well-known artist who is best recognized for his mural art around Wichita.  We discuss Johnny's art background, talk a little shit on Rhett from Hopping Gnome, Johnny's passion for soccer (futbol??) and, of course, the nectar of life....sweet sweet BEER!

    11: Toppling Goliath: Peter & Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 44:17


    Jeremy and Cody have Peter Schmidt from Toppling Goliath Brewing and Andrew Miller from Speakeasy Distribution on the pod!  We talk about TG's Mornin' Delight, an upcoming collaboration with WeldWorks Brewing, beer lotteries, and a dinosaur named Sue.  To get your pour of Mornin' Delight head over to Public at the Brickyard Wednesday, Sept 8 starting at 6pm!

    10: Nothing's Left Brewing: Travis and Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 50:49


    For our Labor Day episode, Cody and Jeremy host the fellas from Nothing's Left Brewing in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  We discuss their beginnings as award winless homebrewers, Oklahoma liquor laws, the Tulsa beer scene and a bunch of other shit!

    9: Hopping Gnome: Torry, Matt, and Rhett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 125:46


    Cody and Jeremy host the guys from Hopping Gnome.  Discussion topics range far and wide; lactose in IPA's, art, free labor and, of course, beer talk (err...drinking) is sprinkled in!

    8: Free State Brewing: Geoff Deman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 98:57


    Jeremy and Cody, along with guest hosts Weston and Mike, welcome Geoff Deman from Free State Brewing to the pod.  We talk Free State history, tacos, Seattle music, WBC's use of John Brown's image, the value of art history degrees and a whole lot more!

    Lunacorn Outro Outtakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 3:26


    Three and a half minutes of laughs, laughs and more laughs!

    7: Lunacorn Girls from Central Standard Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 106:19


    Cody and Jeremy have the lovely and talented Lunacorn Squad from Central Standard Brewing on the pod!  We talk about CSB's upcoming anniversary party, women in the beer industry, Sumer's misunderstood superstitions, and much more!  Prepare to laugh!

    6 Part 2: Rob Miller/Goebel Liquor & "Beer Doc Palomino"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 68:52


    Jeremy and Cody continue the discussion with Rob and Palomino.  In a previous episode, Jeremy didn't believe Cody could identify Miller Light, Bud Light and Coors Light in a blind tasting.  So Cody, Rob and Palomino are put to the test in Under The Lid's first ever "domestic challenge."  The talk continues with topics including Palomino's bowel incontinence, feeding the homeless, Dildo Brewing, and other thrilling tid bits.

    6 Part 1: Rob Miller/Goebel Liquor & "Beer Doc Palomino"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 49:57


    Cody and Jeremy host the king and queen (sorry Palomino) of Wichita's beer nerds:  Rob Miller from Goebel Liquor and Michael Palomino, the Beer Doc.  We discuss rare beers, favorite beer vacation spots, ICT's title as the best beer town in America, and something about a "Whalez Bros"....?

    5: Dining with Denise: Denise Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 50:14


    Cody and Jeremy had a fun chat with Denise centered on the release of her new book, "Classic Restaurants of Wichita."  The book (and this episode) are filled with fascinating bits of information from Wichita's past.  It's light on the shit talk but still not quite PG-13!

    4 Part 3: BevHub/Nitro Joe's: Kerner and JRB (JRod went missing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 44:32


    Three hours of beer and recording is evident in Part 3 as Cody and Jeremy navigate the madness; many discussions were had but few made sense.  Highlights include the etiquette of pooping at work, fake science/facts, and a special phone-in guest and her opinion of the NFL...Cheers! 

    4 Part 2: BevHub/Nitro Joe's: JRod, Kerner, and JRB

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 50:13


    Jeremy and Cody continue the discussion with the BevHub boys.  The lips loosen a bit as beers flow freely, Jerrod goes missing mid-episode, Kerner acts like, well, Kerner, and a special announcement at the very end.  We hope you enjoy the silliness masquerading as entertainment!

    4 Part 1: BevHub/Nitro Joe's: JRod, Kerner, and JRB

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 47:17


    Cody and Jeremy host the boys from BevHub/Nitro Joe's in episode 4.  This week, Under The Lid has a special treat; a three part episode with releases on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  All three parts were recorded in one sitting...what that means is Part 1 is a semi-serious discussion about the coffee business, Part 2 loosens up a bit as the beers are flowing and Part 3 is a shit show of drunken antics!  Topics include a description of retort machines, favorite microwave dinners, Cody-isms and Kerner's embarrassing attempt at beatboxing.  

    3: Hidden Trail Brewing: Cody, Mike and Colin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 48:59


    Cody and Jeremy sit down with the boys from Hidden Trail Brewing.  It's an interesting (sometimes frightening) discussion about punk rock, Schitt's Creek fandom, podcasting in the buff AND, of course, the nectar of the gods, BEER!

    2: Dan, Becky & Aaron: Norton's Brewing Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 52:38


    The second episode features our friends from Norton's Brewing Co.  We discuss Dan and Becky's journey to starting a brewery, why drinking beer with donkeys is bad, Dan trying to steal Wichita Brewing Co's anniversary thunder, and much more.

    1: Chris & Logan from River City Brewing Co: Discussions on craft beer, Covid aftermath, Loads of randomness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 54:35


    In the inaugural episode of Under The Lid, Jeremy and Cody are joined by Chris Arnold, Owner and Logan Carter, Head Brewer of River City Brewing Co.  It's a broad and fun discussion on craft beer, Covid-19 impact on breweries and restaurants, concerns of a Covid resurgence, reflections on operating a brewery and more.AND plenty of cracking cans, cracking jokes, and no holds barred smack talking.

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