Podcasts about drink local now

Community comes first, before the beer, at D9 Brewing Company.  “The only way I will ever do this is if our primary focus is the community. Beer is a modality for me. I love beer. I’m an engineer. I can engineer the shit out of beer, but I have to have a reason to do something,” states D9 owner Andrew Durstewitz in episode #0067 of Drink Local Now. D9 Brewing Company, in Lake Norman, N.C., was started by two engineers and a doctor, with a mission to inspire and support community through the creation of exciting and original crafted ales. Since their inception in late 2014, they have invested in the scientific exploration of the natural world to produce the highest quality, and unquestionably original, crafted ales. Listen in on D9’s 4th anniversary party podcast hosted by D9 owner Andrew Durstewitz, Mark Durstewitz (Andrew’s dad), Brewpon’s Tommy Green, and Tyler “Jarraffe” Green. Joining the gang are Muddy River Distillery Owner Robbie Delaney,  D9 Quality Control Chemist Rachel Higgins,  D9 Director of Finance Brett Zabek, and Allie from Huntersville.

Tommy Green and Daiva McCandless share their nude modeling experiences with co-hosts Ben Wiggins and Chris Power. Daiva also shared some Event Horizon brew from her Great American Beer Festival award winning Olde Hickory Brewery. Father (Brad Rodgers) and son (Cam Rodgers), owners of The Casual Pint in South Asheville, welcomed us for yet another zany and intoxicated episode (#0066) of Drink Local Now.

“Everyone thinks this guy is a genius because he spent all of his billions of dollars shooting a sports car into space that nobody can afford to buy. It is stupid,” expounds Marshall Pyle. Back again at Catawba Brewing, we are joined by the son of the great Artemis Pyle, the only surviving member of Lynyrd Skynyrd who walked away from the band’s tragic plane crash. We talked to Marshall about the time their family spent living in Israel, various odd jobs we have all had, and Elon Musk. The rest of the cast included Facebook agitator Ben Wiggins of Catawba Brewing, and Kieth Laguna of Rumors fame and Tonic Market. Chris Power and Tommy Green adeptly host episode #0064 of Drink Local Now.

“It’s very difficult for black music artists to play around, and try different genres and styles of art, because they are very regimented into one kind of close minded idea… especially for musicians. There is only a handful of black guys playing guitar that you can think of who are popular,” states Ween’s Claude Coleman, jr. in this incredible conversation featuring two local music legends, who are now business partners. Brett Spivey of Inspected by 13 and Claude are seeking funding and donations, opening the first music rehearsal facility ever in Asheville. Once the mission is complete, Brett plans to open Holy Spirits Brewing, converting an old church into a nano brewery. At the 38:53 mark, Ben Survant of Natural Born Leaders can be heard artfully singing and playing his acoustic, saving our listeners from complete and utterly boring chat. Alas, Rick Rice and Keith Laguna keep the conversation spirited, as Tommy Green stumbles his way through hosting the 63rd installment of Drink Local Now.

Rick Rice crossed the 100 minute mark, without breaking the seal, setting a new World record. A seasoned veteran of broadcasting UNCA basketball, and Asheville Tourists baseball, he often sits for hours without relieving himself. Rick lasted 104 minutes, 34 seconds, never leaving the podcast to whiz, pounding delicious craft beer from Catawba Brewing the entire time. Rick’s dedication to performance and our show was truly admirable. Elk hunter Ben Wiggins graciously hosts the Drink Local Now team at the SoSlo tasting room, keeping the conversation lively and the craft beer flowing. Listen up to our longest, and dare say, most entertaining podcast to date.

The sign is hanging in French Broad River Brewery and dates back to before The Green Man buy out by Dennis. Green Man started in the back of Jack of Wood, but they weren’t the only ones who started there. Born around the same time, French Broad River Brewery started there, as well. In episode #0060 of Drink Local Now we are honored to be drinking craft beer with head brewer Aaron Wilson of French Broad, and Ted Clevenger of Ashevile Brewers Supply. Chris and Tommy are humbled by the knowledge of these Asheville craft beer legends, whose brewing relationship dates back a decade. Lots to be learned by listening, as Tommy points out, “I need to learn to shut the f*ck up!”

Fantasy Crime novelist, Matt Broadway, and Hendo guitar legend Eric Congdon join us at Monte’s Taproom for Homeplace Beer Company pint night. Tommy Green is an emotional mess, having fallen prey to social media reckoning. Chris Power takes the helm and artfully guides the dialogue. Matt brought us craft beer from the newly opened Triskelion Brewing Company, where Jonathon Ayers of Drink Local Now lore, is the master of brewing.

“If I’m not running for a beer or a donut, or running from something, I am not running,” proclaims disc golfer champ Jennifer McGibbon in episode #0057 of Drink Local Now. There was no running at the Collider, just eating and drinking and laughing… Look Out Brewing master brewer, John Garcia, assured us, “Green Man’s Trickster is an outstanding beer. John Stewart has been brewing great beer for years!” Tommy and Crowler are given a formal education on who really are the best craft brewers in Asheville, and who makes the very best craft beer in the World! Image Courtesy Indulge Images

The ginormous company that owns Corona, who also bought one time craft brewer Ballast Point for a billion dollars, recently purchased a stake in a humongous Canadian marijuana company for nearly $200 million. Corona has always branded themselves as a beach beer. It makes sense that they would be interested in another popular summer beach product: weed. What this means for our community is discussed by our local panel of experts in our 56th recording of Drink Local Now. Todd Stimson, Patty Peace Macomb, Meredith Bennett, and Tommy Green are high with laughter and such. This episode is brought you by the catnip dispensary Meowntain High.

Community is Brewing is Facebook LIVE with Jordan Okrend, where Drink Local Now investigators reveal the hoppenings at The Bud owned Wicked Weed Brewing. Jordan Okrend entertains when the hosts bore, playing tunes off his new hit album, as well as some Pink Floyd. Jordan’s dad, Phil (yes the famous pianist) does a cameo, and tells us how he got Jordan started on guitar at the age of seven. On Tap: Oskar Blues Hot Box Coffee IPA, French Broad Irish Stout.

“Our Asheville Community is about working together to create local economy, so we can live here with the quality of life we all came here for,” says Marilyn Ball in episode #0018 of Drink Local Now. Tim Schaller, owner of the Wedge Brewery, and Marilyn Ball from Speaking of Travel, make for an all-star cast on a beautiful afternoon on location at The Wedge. Community is Brewing’s new home, dirty bong water, traveling to Cuba, and the craft lifestyle are just a few of the many topics covered. F***k HB2!

The scintillating and vivacious Monique “Man Eater” Ruiz proves herself as a podcast host extraordinaire in episode #0016 of Drink Local Now. Whether discussing Tommy Green’s micro-penis, cat piss on the flavor wheel, or going head-to-head with Jonathan Ayers on craft beer expertise, the Man Eater holds her own. Crowler, Kinsman, Man Eater, and Little Dickie taste a variety of craft beers before gulping them all down.

Kendra Penland, Director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, chats with us at Catawba Brewing about the booming craft brewery scene in Western North Carolina. She affirms, professionally and unequivocally, that we are nowhere near a beer bubble burst in WNC. More and more breweries will continue to open and our craft beer will continue to get better and better. Asheville Beer Week is on the horizon and the Asheville Brewers Alliance has a keg full of awesome activities brewing, including Rage Yoga. Drink Local Now is looking forward to taking part in this years festivities, sponsoring a Virtual Reality Porn event, helping the Asheville craft beer community to get off, together!

Craft lifestyle. Choose your own destiny. You don’t have to be the stereotype of somewhere else. Asheville is a cultural port. We have things from all over, and you can pick and choose. You can be one thing on one day, another the next, and its not disingenuous if it is genuine to you,” proclaims Asheville beer lawyer Derek Allen in episode #0013 of Drink Local Now. Derek and Jewish adult film star Ron Jeremy have much MORE in common than just being patriots. Listen to the guys talk the Asheville Craft Lifestyle, investing in community, and how collaboration creates financial success and happiness. Derek’s band the Stump Mutts are featured in this epic podcast out of MojoCoworking, with Ian “Apple Weed” McAnsh, Jonathan “Kinsman” Ayers, and Tommy “Little Dickie” Green. Install the Brewpon App to hear all about it!

Imagine a world where Governor Pat McCrory overturned HB2… Crazy huhn? That is exactly what we believed had happened just prior to recording episode #0012 of Drink Local Now. We were elated and giddy throughout, happy that we no longer lived in the worst State in the Union. The Funniest Man in Beer, Adam Charnack of Hi-Wire Brewing, hosts us for our podcast at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Big Top. Could we have been tripping on LSD? Download the Brewpon app to listen. Join us in The Twilight Zone.

In the middle of the photo on the left is Derek Allen, lawyer to the stars of Asheville (breweries). In the middle of the photo on the right is Dolly Parton’s cleavage. To find out what this is all about listen to episode #0011 of Drink Local Now. Download the Brewpon app in Apple and Android stores to hear all about it!

The sexiest advocates for legalizing marijuana you will ever hear. Taylon and Dane Breeden head up Asheville’s NORML and they are asking for our help campaigning to legalize the green in North Carolina. Building a log cabin on their Far Out Farmstead in Leicester, they raise fainting goats and have plans to make cheese. When legalized in North Carolina (and not before), they will cultivate cannabis and sell cheese. We love cheese and we love weed! …and we love Taylon and Dane Breeden for everything they do! Check out our potcast, episode #0010 of Drink Local Now, to find out how to joint the fight. Download the Brewpon App in Apple and Android stores to listen.

Beer war games, beer drinking school, sweat lodge beer, future 26, American Combat League, legalizing marijuana, public school education, and what exactly makes a beer, are just a few of the Asheville community issues addressed in episode #0009 of Drink Local Now. Jonathan Ayers of Stags Head Brewing, Emily “Life Line” Trimnal, Tommy “Brew Papa” Green, and Ian “Apple Weed” McAnsh talk up the Craft Lifestyle, while sharing a growler of Olde Hickory Brewing Black Raven IPA.

Drink Local Now is named as such because we are drinking during the podcast and we are local. Our show is about community. In episode #0007 of Drink Local Now we welcome Patrick Conant and Jesse Michel of PRC Applications to our panel, discussing investing in community as a way of doing business. Tommy Green is tired of businesses branding themselves as “local”, when in reality, they could give a crap about the community, and would stomp on their neighbor, if it means getting ahead. Listen to Jonathan Ayers expert tasting analysis of Hunter Gatherer Brewing’s Black Patent Ale…. and by the way, F**k HB2! We are angry!

This episode of Finding Asheville got a little crowded. We spoke to Tommy Green and Chris Power, two Asheville locals who are heavily involved everything beer. Tommy started the app "Brewpon" and both Tommy and Chris were both very early members of the Asheville Beer Club. We were also joined by Chuck Franklin who, although mostly silent, will be helping us with our audio issues. Tommy and Chris talked to us about how the Asheville Beer Club got started, what they do at meetings, and how they originally got into beer. We also talk about Tommy and Chris's playful rivalry between the Asheville and Hendersonville beer scene, and how the two of them are planning on creating their own podcast called Drink Local Now, to promote craft breweries and educate individuals on the pitfalls of big beer companies and how big breweries like Anheuser Busch In-Bev negatively affect small craft brewers. Benny, Emily, Tommy and Chris muse about Asheville's beer bubble: with the rapid rate at which breweries are moving into the area, what is the saturation point? Do we need to be concerned about the feasibility of so many breweries popping up in a city this size?  Listen to the episode below, and give us your feedback: