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Earlier this year, wine industry veteran Jason McConnell acquired 38-year-old Anderson Valley Brewing Company [AVBC] (Boonville, CA). Now he is focused on maintaining AVBC's cherished traditions, such as its annual fest and its celebrated disc golf course, while adding his own flair.   McConnell chatted with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall during the California Craft Beer Summit in November about AVBC's beer park and several new Japanese-inspired offerings, as well as his observations as a newcomer to craft beer.    "The beer world is a lot more laid back and a lot more fun to promote than the wine world," McConnell said. "It's different, and it's awesome."   Before the interview, senior reporter Zoe Licata and managing editor Jessica Infante discuss Brewbound's most-read news stories of 2025, as well as recent headlines, including Stateside's new Super Lyte and data about consumers' plans for New Year's Eve and Dry January.

Brewbound Live 2025 is in the books! Podcast co-hosts Zoe Licata and Jessica Infante recap this year's conference, as well as news stories that broke during the week.    Then, Karl Strauss Brewing (San Diego, CA) co-founder and CEO Chris Cramer joins Brewbound editor Justin Kendall for this week's featured interview. The conversation was recorded at the California Craft Beer Summit last month in Irvine, CA, hosted by the California Craft Brewers Association.

Nearly a year on the job, new-ish Lagunitas CEO Bernardo Spielmann is seeing opportunities for the legacy California craft beer brand.   Those opportunities include expanding Lagunitas Hazy IPA from a draft-only release to package, building on the successful launch of 9% ABV Hazicus Maximus hazy IPA, which now boasts 20,000 points of distribution, and revamping the packaging for non-alcoholic hop water Hoppy Refresher.    On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Spielmann shares that it's also about listening to consumers, who demanded the return of seasonal Unrefined Shugga', the 10% ABV strong ale that returned this year as a national play in bottles and club packs.    Spielmann tells Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante that the goal is to see what resonates and respond quickly.    "More and more as the craft segment matures, we're going to have to be sharper per channel, per market, per SKU how you want to build your proposition," he said. "There will be a rationalization and that's the expected approach. We need to facilitate that for retailers but also our distributors. It's also part of our strategy to be very sharp on how we launch or roll out innovations and the tradeoffs."    Spielmann also discusses the beer category's need to bring back socializing and capture those occasions. He explains how Lagunitas is doing its part with its "Party Legend" brand activation, which celebrates consumers who are the life of the party.    But first, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante discuss the sudden closure of Rogue Ales & Spirits and why the shuttering of a top 50 craft brewery is jarring for the public and industry. They also dig into the rumored sale talks of party punch maker BeatBox to Anheuser-Busch InBev.    Jess and Justin also share their experiences, including a visit to Tree House's country club/golf course/taproom and the scuttlebutt from the California Craft Brewers Association's Summit and the Iowa Craft Brewers Guild's I-Best meeting.

Flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and hard seltzers have had a bright red 2025, but those declines haven't fazed Mark Anthony Brands, which continues to find growth in the segments where others have faltered.  In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Mark Anthony Brands president David Barnett details how the bev-alc company is "doing better than most" in today's challenged marketplace. He spoke about the company's highlights with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall, in a conversation recorded at the National Beer Wholesalers Association's (NBWA's) Annual Convention in Las Vegas.  "We, in 2025, are the No. 2 dollar share gainer of all of beer," Barnett said. "If you look at the top 30 beer brands in America, which represent 81% of the total beer industry, there's only nine of them that are actually growing dollars, and we have three of the nine: White Claw, [Mike's] Harder and Cayman Jack." Barnett said the company doesn't necessarily make business decisions based on overall segments trends or what's happening in scans, but instead focuses on how to strengthen its own portfolio and lineup of brands.  That includes White Claw Hard Seltzer, which now has 67% share of the hard seltzer segment, according to Barnett. Mark Anthony has been able to maintain a dominant share of hard seltzer, and even bring consumers back to White Claw who may have drifted away, due to "the quality of the product in the can," he said.  "And staying really consistent," he added. "We've done some innovation over the years, some have worked, some haven't, but we've got ourselves now in a really … simple focused portfolio strategy on White Claw."  Ahead of the conversation, Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata chats with BevNET managing editor Marty Caballero about the latest hemp news, and how an advancing spending bill could put a halt to the intoxicating hemp beverage industry.

On the latest Brewbound Podcast, the Brewbound team closes the book on a lackluster selling season. Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata breaks down the final round of off-premise data, with a letdown from the historically sales boosting summer beer occasions.    Zoe along with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jessica Infante also recap the latest 3 Up, 3 Down quarterly report from 3 Tier Beverages, noting a few bright spots through the halfway point of the year, including alternative packaging styles such as smaller can formats.    Plus, the team also hits the latest hot topics, including a major packaging change for Canada's Moosehead and the ensuing consumer backlash; a Denver brewery's closing announcement unlike any other; Iron Hill's decision to shutter three brewpubs; recent taproom consumer trends; and Boston Beer choosing a side in the Team Conrad versus Team Jeremiah debate in an effort to tap into Gen Z culture.   And a bonus: More tomato canning talk than you'd expect.

Less has been more with BrewDog's U.S. business over the last year and a half.    On the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast, BrewDog USA chief sales and marketing officer Eric Teodoro Franco explains how the business has “done fewer things better,” leading with a focus on its core brands, which helped the brand increase volume 26% last year, to 89,084 barrels of beer, according to data from the Brewers Association (BA).    “We were very, very famous and very willing to be famous for throwing a lot against the wall and seeing what would stick for many, many years,” Franco shared. “We can do that in the U.K. where you have a 50-plus share and you can develop a lot of things and trial and try new things.    “In this market, we did that and it didn't work. We've really taken our range plan, we've taken our focuses down to really doing fewer and better things.”   That's led to improved wholesaler partnerships and led to a redeployment of BrewDog's teams to better support its core markets, Franco said.   Additionally, BrewDog USA has been given the opportunity to run its operations with some autonomy from its homebase in Scotland as its U.S. leadership team has earned the trust of the global team.   “We're running things the way we need to run them,” Franco said. “Same on the food side and on the retail side of our business.   “For many years, we were very much driven by what the U.K. or international bars looked like, and we would apply that narrative, if you will, or business plan to the U.S. bars. That's gone away as well.”   Franco also discusses how the exits of founders James Watt and Martin Dickie have affected the U.S. business, how the company is approaching innovation and how the company has rethought both its distribution footprint and its taproom strategy.     Before the interview, Brewbound's Justin Kendall, Jessica Infante and Zoe Lica break down the impending closure of 21st Amendment Brewery, the removal of a study from the dietary guidelines process and the challenges of making an alcoholic version of better-for-you soda. They also dig into TikTok trends and the latest grousing about Generation Z's bar habits.

Kevin McGee used his law degree more than he expected when his family took over legacy California craft brewery Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), including in legal battles over distribution rights.    Now that the family has sold the brewery,  a move announced in March, McGee is putting his degree to use full time.    On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, McGee recounts recent franchise law cases and victories in the Golden State and shares his expectations for more challenges to craft brewers' ability to switch distributors in the future.    McGee, who acted as AVBC's president and CEO, also shares when he and his family knew it was the right time to sell the brewery. He explains what brewery owners thinking about selling need to consider, how they should prepare and what the current buyer market looks like.   Before the conversation, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and senior reporter Zoe Licata discuss Anheuser-Busch InBev's sale of its New York City wholly owned distributor to Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and why they believe more moves are on the way.   Plus, Justin and Zoe play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Spindrift pulling the plug on its spiked seltzer brand and the crossover bev-alc market.

With Republic National Distributing (RNDC) winding down distribution operations in California ahead of September 1 exit and consolidation continuing among craft wholesalers, this week's Brewbound Podcast explores the fallout of both in the Golden State.   Ferron Salniker, BevNET spirits editor, and Dave Infante, founder of the Fingers boozeletter, join Brewbound's Justin Kendall and Jessica Infante to look back on how one of the top distributors in the country's California business crumbled, the effect on smaller bev-alc producers in RNDC's book and the trickle-down effect on craft brewers.   They also explore multistate distributor Hand Family Companies' entry into the state through the acquisitions of three craft-focused wholesalers – Stone Distributing, Classic Beverage and Scout Distribution in Los Angeles – and the formation of Sunset Distributing.    Plus, Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata and Justin chat about her recent feature on the hard refresher trend and Gen Z's aversion to carbonated beverages.

How can you get the most out of your supply chain relationships? Communication is key, and not just when the headwinds hit.   Matt Potts, founder of Normal, Illinois-based Destihl, and Ron Schroder, Briess director of marketing, share how they're navigating supply challenges and how craft brewers can mitigate issues by maintaining lines of communication.    Potts also explains why Destihl has supplemented its own growth with partner brands, including the Wrexham Lager, Hanson Brothers' Mmmhops IPA, an Evel Knievel-branded beer and collegiate beers, including with the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.     Plus, U.S. Beverage VP of brand development Kris Sjolander explains the importer and platform's sales and marketing partnership program. He also dives into what opportunities U.S. Beverage's contract brewing process offers to potential partners in the U.S. and beyond. U.S Beverage's partners include Uinta, Woodchuck Cider, Moosehead, Captain Lawerence and several others.    Sjolander shares why he believes U.S. Beverage excels at distributor management, how the company is expanding its national accounts presence to meet its partners' needs and what types of brands benefit the most from partnering with the firm.    Before the conversations, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante break down Tilray Brands' latest leadership shuffle and taproom closure, as well as quick thoughts on White Claw's dominance of hard seltzer and cutting its vodka-based canned cocktail line.    Jess and Justin play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the elders' latest Generation Z gripe: forming a single-file line at the bar. They also talk about the Voodoo Ranger-Malört collaboration, Roulette IPA, where consumers risk getting a Malört-inspired IPA in a 6-pack.

How can brewers preserve freshness and extend their beer's shelf life without breaking the bank?   Upslope Brewing founder Matt Cutter believes he's found the answer with BevBoost, a Colorado company that has developed a patented dual-chambered widget that the company says is “food-safe, recyclable insert that holds fresh flavor compounds, functional ingredients, vitamins or even mood-enhancing additives such as THC and CBD, and unleashes them right when a carbonated drink is cracked open.”    In the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Cutter explains why his attempts to maintain an IPA's flavor led to the founding of BevBoost and gives Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante a third-grade science lesson. He also shares his expectations for adding shelf life to beverages, how others interested in adding the widgets to their beverages can integrate them into their systems and why he believes BevBoost is prepared to scale and meet demand. Upslope is prepared to be the guinea pig with the release of Hop-Boosted IPA, which it celebrated last week at a party that featured side-by-side taste comparisons.   Before the interview, Justin, Jess and Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata discuss the latest M&A activity in Colorado, where Wilding Brands has added decade-old Denver brewery Station 26 to its roster and Ska Brewing has been sold to two families in the beer distribution business.    Plus, in this week's edition of Another Round or Tabbing Out, Zoe explains why anxiety may not be what's driving Gen Z to close out their tabs after every order.

The team at 3 Tier Beverages breaks down hot trends in bev-alc heading into the summer selling season on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.   3 Tier Beverages founder Donn Bichsel, consultant Danelle Kosmal and CGA VP Matthew Crompton share a complete look at trends in the off- and on-premise, including continued momentum for non-alcoholic beer, hard juice's rocketing growth and the growing simplicity movement within craft.    “The biggest opportunity for this summer and within the next year is just engaging new consumers and creating new drinking occasions,” Kosmal said of NA beer.    Kosmal also covers why craft lagers are working, how flavored lagers such as lime are performing and what opportunities still exist in the space. Bichsel cautions craft brewers against playing the pricing game with mainstream lager brands.    “When most of your revenue is coming from 4-packs, 6-packs and you start playing in the 12-packs, 15s, 18s, 24s, I think you're chasing a losing proposition,” he said.  “You've got to be very careful or be prepared to have a high price and just give up some of your turns.”   Kosmal and Crompton explore why ABV and style remain among the key factors driving consumer purchases. They also cover the three pillars of innovation growth – NA beer, flavor and craft line extensions – and explain why flavor is leading the way within new products, led by AriZona's Jumex Hard Nectar.   Before the conversation, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and senior reporter Zoe Licata analyze 2024 craft brewery production data, which the Brewers Association released last week, including New Belgium leapfrogging Anheuser-Busch InBev's craft portfolio, big losses for Boston Beer, big gains for Athletic Brewing and the regional craft breweries leveling up.

Leaders from Sierra Nevada and New Trail discuss their craft portfolios, innovation, packaging and recent wins during the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference.   Sierra Nevada chief commercial officer Ellie Preslar and chief brewing officer Brian Grossman sit down with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall for a chat about new offering Pils, Pale Ale's limited edition National Parks packaging and Big Little Thing's recent glow-up.   Then, New Trail chief operating officer Mike LaRosa joins Brewbound managing editor Jessica Infante for a chat about the fast-growing Pennsylvania brewery's volume gains, IPA-heavy innovation slate and debut on the Brewers Association's top 50 list.   But first, Jess and Zoe break down all the beer industry news, including distributors' not-so-sunny outlook on the category as we enter summer, DoorDash's findings that more people want booze delivered to their homes and the latest brands to leave RNDC in California.   They also discuss new Masshole Light Lager in depth and reveal appreciations for greater Boston's gruff reputation and … seagulls.

Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson entered the Brewbound Podcast studio last week fresh off stage from giving his State of the Industry speech at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC).   Watson discussed key takeaways from his speech, including why the 4% volume decline for craft last year wasn't everyone's experience, as 43% of craft breweries found growth last year.   “You can have a number where yes, the middle it is negative, but there's still lots of people on the positive side,” Watson explained during a conversation with Brewbound's Jess Infante and Justin Kendall on the Brewbound Podcast.   Watson also discussed why the growing number of closures has hit the long-tail of craft breweries – those making fewer than 500 barrels of beer – the hardest.    “Running a small business is hard,” Watson said. “They're just on the smallest line of, ‘OK, the landlord changes the rent when our lease is up.' … Main Street gets torn up because the city is doing construction. It disrupts our traffic.'    “A 2,000-barrel brewery is going to have resources and options to weather that; a 500-barrel brewery might not,” he continued. “Those are members that we're trying to think about how we help, how we drive foot traffic and what we can do to improve their conditions.”   The conversation touches on several topics, including: How the BA is advocating for its members with the Trump administration in Washington, D.C., and why it's important for brewery owners to connect with lawmakers; Why full-strength spirits are being added to the Great American Beer Festival and how that's manifesting in a way to support BA members; Whether the event could move away from Denver in the future;  Why there is a perception versus reality issue with consumers when it comes to the flavors that craft offers beyond IPA; And his overall read on the vibe of CBC. Ahead of the interview, the Brewbound team also discusses recent headlines, including Rhinegeist's NA beer venture and Tilray CEO Irwin Simon's honest thoughts on the company's stock price. Plus, the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the commercialization of B.O.R.G.s, and Zoe dishes on her motorsport adventures.

What's going on in the country's second-densest craft beer state? The Brewbound team hit the road to Portland, Maine, to find out.    While in town for the New England Craft Brew Summit, Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante and senior reporter Zoe Licata checked in with 3 leaders to take the pulse of Maine's formidable (and cheerfully collaborative) craft scene.    This special Maine-centric episode kicks off with Maine Brewers' Guild executive director Sarah Bryan. Bryan dishes on the hottest topics impacting Maine brewers right now – including concerns over decreased tourism from Canada – as well as goals for her second year as executive director.    “A huge strategic goal of ours is to re-stitch-together a sense of pre-COVID[-19] camaraderie in the industry,” Bryan said.   “It's very easy for breweries to feel like they're on an island, there's always something more to be done, the work is never finished, there's never quite enough hands, you can never make enough beer and there's never enough storage. … Being in this role has impressed on me how deserving these breweries are of working channels of communication, creating pathways for them to work together.”   The team then chats with Thirsty Pig owner Allison Stevens about the craft beer bar and changes she witnessed in how the craft industry is operating, including distribution consolidation and shrinking sales teams. She also gives tips for how breweries can be the best partners for Thirsty Pig and other retail accounts.    Then, Orange Bike Brewing co-founder and CEO Tom Ruff chats about the origins of the gluten-free-dedicated craft brewery, and how the venture has opened his eyes to the amount of consumers looking for GF options, and the impact the availability of diverse beer options has on connecting the community.    Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also joins the episode to  discuss some of this week's California-centric headlines, including the formation of Sunset Distributing in LA and San Diego and the sale of Anderson Valley Brewing.

Take a look back at the best WWE, AEW and other wrestling action figures of 2024 with host Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood⁠ Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Leaders of the newly former Barrel One Collective shared their vision for the new platform, which was formed from the merger of Harpoon Brewery's parent company Mass. Bay Brewing and Smuttynose's home of FinestKind Brewing.    Harpoon co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary and FinestKind CEO Steve Kierstead explained how the platform came together, how open they are to adding to the collective and the types of partners they'd welcome, and how they're approaching innovation with a portfolio that now boasts 14 brands.    Kenary also discussed the circumstances that led to the end of Harpoon's employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Moving forward, Kenary will lead Barrel One as CEO, while Kierstead will move into the role of chief commercial officer.    Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante share their history covering Mass. Bay and Smuttynose and dive into the latest headlines, including the surgeon general's advisory calling for cancer warnings on bev-alc labels and WWE's investment in Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer.

This week's Brewbound Podcast features a pair of interviews with 2024 Brewbound Award Winners. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver shares why fonio is a game-changing ancient grain for brewers. Brewbound named Brooklyn's Fonio Rising series of beers its 2024 Best New Product.    Plus, Breeze Galindo, director of operations of the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling, discusses the work of the grant-making and mentorship organization, which pays for technical education scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the brewing and distilling industries looking to continue their education.   But first, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata are joined by weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty to review the latest headlines, including Jim Koch's succession plan at Boston Beer and President Jimmy Carter's impact on craft brewing's history.   Sean also quizzes Justin and Zoe for his “Week in Beer Awards.”

Lester Jones, chief economist and VP of analytics at the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound team to discuss the importance of the on-premise, and how tides may be shifting in draft beer's favor. The conversation was recorded in San Diego during the NBWA Annual Convention and Product Showcase.    Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata also recap the reimagined Great American Beer Festival (GABF) to managing editor Jess Infante, who is suffering from a bad case of FOMO. The duo give a play-by-play of walking through the new GABF experience areas – Fright, Blast Off, Chill, Prost and Score – and other changes the Brewers Association made to the festival, as well as the best (and strangest) beers they tried, and whether they're getting Another Round or Tabbing Out on the additions.

World of Beer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in an effort to reorganize. Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante shares details of the filing and what it means for craft breweries.    Jess and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also review the latest earnings reports, including Anheuser-Busch InBev cycling the anniversary of the Bud Light boycott, how A-B is faring in the U.S. a year later, and the fallout being felt by one of its top competitors, Molson Coors, and one of its biggest supply chain partners, Ball Corporation.    Jess and Justin also reveal how little they know about soccer, and discuss car trips with toddlers and adjusting to a new puppy.

A Wrestling Figure News Kinda Mood returns with a breakdown of the Best and Worst WWE and AEW reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Travis Moody and Justin Kendall share their favorite moments, figures and surprises from the biggest convention of the year. They also share what they could leave behind. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

How is beer doing at the halfway point of 2024? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares highlights from not one, but two mid-year beer reports. Zoe breaks down the Brewers Association's mid-year craft report, as well as a total beer overview from the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Fintech halfway through 2024.    Plus, Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall discuss the latest earnings reports from Boston Beer and Tilray Brands, including nuggets on Twisted Tea and Truly's hold on Boston's portfolio and improvements in Shock Top's trends.   Justin also relays his experience on the Voodoo Ranger pirate ship and spotting Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch's graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con.

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast is a crossover episode with Nick Storm's Figure Friday. Nick Storm, A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody and WFN Podcast host Justin Kendall lay out their expectations for San Diego Comic-Con and review the Walmart Collector Con WWE reveals. But first, they discuss the state of the Jazwares AEW line and offer constructive criticisms for improving a line that Nick and Justin have both deeply invested in. Look for coverage of SDCC this week as it happens on Wrestling Figure News.com. Watch this full episode here. Subscribe to A Toy Kinda Mood. Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Wrestling Figure News Podcast's Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody share their most wanted wrestling attires from WWE Money In The Bank and AEW Forbidden Door. Justin and Travis also break down the latest wrestling action figure news, with a lot of Walmart exclusives hitting some stores now, including the SummerSlam shipper with Monday Night War Elites. Plus, the Walmart “exclusive” AEW Supreme Sting is showing up in GameStop stores in Canada. They also discuss the AEW Ringside exclusive Jeff Jarrett, Ringside exclusive Steiner Brothers and recent purchases, including WWE Elite 111. The show wraps with a discussion of independent toy makers, including San Diego Comic Con exclusives, PowerTown Series 2 and the Regium mid-1990s figures.  Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: Website: http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood

The San Diego Comic-Con exclusive is officially revealed, and the boyhood dream is coming to the Ultimate Edition line with a WrestleMania 12 Iron Man match Shawn Michaels. Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall break down the release and whether this Mr. WrestleMania figure feels like a Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, conversations about the very toyetic Wyatt Sicks 6, packaging variants for the Greatest Hits Ultimate Batista and The Rock figures, and Jeff Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys. ⁠⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme: Karl Casey's Hackers via White Bat Audio

What are the best wrestling figures of 2024 so far? A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody joins Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall to pick the best figures of the year through the midway point. They pick their favorite WWE Ultimate, WWE Elite and AEW and other wrestling figures. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow A Toy Kinda Mood on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg joins this week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast to review the latest wrestling figure news. Goldberg and WFN's Justin Kendall discuss the latest round of WWE pre-orders, including Elite 112; the opening of the Jazwares Vault for Danhausen and Death Triangle; the sneak peek at the Jeff Jarrett from Zombie Sailor Toys; a handful of Attitude and Golden Era reveals by Hasttel Toys; and the next Big Rubber Guys set. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow MBG1211 on Instagram. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Nick Storm joins to discuss the latest wrestling figure news following AEW Double or Nothing weekend. Storm and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall share which attires they think would be the most toyetic from the event. Plus, they dish on the news, including a Ringside pre-order for Jay White's first AEW figure, a sold out Target pre-order for Britt Baker's Owen Hart Tournament figure, Adam Copeland getting fast tracked to Unmatched 10, a first-look at several figures, including Daniel Garcia, Saraya and Samoa Joe; and reveals from Vegas, including another Jeff Hardy figure, a new "Hangman" Adam Page, and camo-gear Lucha Bros., among many more. Nick and Justin also discuss this week's Jazwares Vault opening, with Danhausen and Death Triangle; "Broken" Matt Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys; the last call for PowerTown TNA figures; and preview the Legends of Lucha Libre premium figures. Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow Nick Storm on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast features a WrestleMania reveals rewind, courtesy of A Toy Kinda Mood. The panel features A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody, YouTube wrestling figure reviewers Kyle Peterson and Alex West, and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall. Listen the the discussion here. Or watch it via A Toy Kinda Mood. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Landlord issues have been a frequent reason cited among recent brewery closures. What do you need to look out for in a lease? When should you start renewal discussions? How do you navigate improvements? BPE Law Group associate attorney Melanie De Marco gives a leasing 101 course.   Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata break down the latest headlines, including Sapporo-Stone's focus on beer and discontinuation of its hard seltzer and canned cocktail brands, and Constellation Brands' Mexican import performance. The duo also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on Constellation's new product slate of Corona Sunbrew and new-to-world flavored malt beverages The Drop and Shyft.

The Australian Icon Nick Storm joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the latest WWE and AEW action figure news, as well as his expectations for WrestleMania week reveals. Storm and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall break down the return of black card variants to the WWE Ultimate Coliseum Collection line, signs of life from Jazwares' AEW line and much more. Storm also shares how he got into figure collecting and reviewing. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Drizly will be no more as of March. The week started with Uber announcing plans to shut down the e-commerce alcohol delivery platform. Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty discuss the decision and why it's another blow for brewers. (Co-hosts Jess Infante and Zoe Licata are on the road this week.)   Plus, the duo discuss full-year 2023 craft beer scan data, the narrative (or lack thereof) for craft heading into 2024, and why the early read isn't great.    Other topics include New Jersey finally giving the state's craft breweries a break, Tilray wilding out with new products and Lawson's trying to get the low-ABV Beach Party started.

The Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with special guest Travis Moody of A Toy Kinda Mood to rank the Best WWE, AEW, New Japan, Lucha Libre and Legends figures of 2023. Plus, Moody and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall share their most anticipated figure releases of 2024. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Today were speaking with Justin Kendall and Zoe Licata from US brewing industry news site, Brewbound. Brewbound is the leading industry trade publication providing comprehensive information about the United States beer industry, analysis of industry trends and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.  Justin is the site's editor and Zoe a reporter and both are extremely plugged into what's going on in the US and two people whose coverage I always look to when news breaks in that market.  With the US being so influential on emerging trends here in Australia, I thought it was a good opportunity to talk with them about what they were seeing in the US beer market particularly following the sobering news that came out of the Craft Brewers Conference back in May. We start by talking about what they have labelled as craft beer's toxic positivity problem, we look at current trends and challenges facing the beer market and how their industry and industry associations are responding and we also look at the future of the beer slushie This episode of Beer is a Conversation is presented by HPA. Australia's leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

What's it like to attend a hard seltzer festival in 2023? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares her first-person experience at Seltzerland in Boston.    Plus, BevNet spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the podcast for the first time, detailing everything that went down at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United State's annual meeting.   Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also run through the latest headlines, including more craft brewery CEO changes, this time at New Belgium and Lawson's Finest. Justin wildly speculates what Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman should do now that another craft brewery exec hits free agency.    And the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on AriZona entering the hard tea war of 2023 against Twisted Tea.

This week's Brewbound Podcast rebroadcasts two Brew Talks conversations from the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. The first is an introduction to the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), a newly formed trade group. Executive director Kevin Asato, Harlem Brewing founder Celeste Beatty and Black Frog Brewery owner Chris Harris share the NB2A's mission and vision, explain the challenges Black and Brown brewers face receiving capital and stress the importance of mentorship.    Then, three brewery leaders share their experiences with expanding their taproom presences in out-of-state markets. Monday Night Brewing's Jeff Heck, Hi-Wire Brewing's Adam Charnack and Weathered Souls Brewing's Marcus Baskerville share their strategies, offer advice to others considering similar expansions and lay out the potential pitfalls.    Plus, Brewbound's Justin Kendall and Zoe Licata share their early takeaways from CBC, straight from the convention floor in Nashville.

Kieran Scott, Brand President of Pestmaster, and Justin Kendall, Pestmaster Franchise Owner in Virginia, have recently been named to the Diversity Council and Wildlife Committee respectively within the National Pest Management Association. The association is a vital part of the pest control community, and its selection of Scott and Kendall is an effort to expand […]

Kieran Scott, Brand President of Pestmaster, and Justin Kendall, Pestmaster Franchise Owner in Virginia, have recently been named to the Diversity Council and Wildlife Committee respectively within the National Pest Management Association. The association is a vital part of the pest control community, and its selection of Scott and Kendall is an effort to expand […] The post Kieran Scott With Pestmaster and Patio Patrol appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

You know him, you love him, he's the editor at Brewbound, and he's back for more tomfoolery. Justin Kendall (@justindkendall) joins us expanding the 2-timers club of people looney enought to talk to us twice.We talk about the changes in the industry during the pandemic and a host of other things.Our West Coast Correspondant Anyaa Carter steps in for an absent JT proving once again if she could replace all three of us it would be a better podcast.Visit us at www.bitterunits.com or www.thetailgatesociety.comCheck out our title sponsor Revelton Distilling Company @ www.reveltondistillery.com

National beer writers Kate Bernot and Dave Infante join Brewbound's Justin Kendall, Jess Infante and Zoe Licata for a special Beer Byliners crossover conversation. Topics include the Brewers Association's 2022 event vaccine requirement, the disparity in available capital for different brewing ventures, Boston Beer's entry into the Finnish Long Drink space, labor issues at contract brewer City, the “Great Resignation,” and Elvira “Mistress of the Dark.”

The Brewers Association shared its production report for 2020, and the pandemic made for a tough year for craft brewers. Brewbound’s Justin Kendall and Jess Infante dive into the 2020 numbers, recap a BA heavy news week, including the cancellation of the in-person Great American Beer Festival event for the second consecutive year, and offer PR tips and tricks (while also airing grievances).

Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound. Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound. Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound ( https://www.brewbound.com/ ). Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

In this episode I talk with Justin Kendall from Brewbound, a leading resource for the beer industry. We discuss how the pandemic has exposed a major flaw in the taproom-only model, and how breweries are responding. We explore topics ranging from brewery 'survival mode' to future diversification strategies for breweries. And, as Justin says,"Just keep fighting."  

In Episode 10 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Rabobank analysts Jim Watson and Bourcard Nesin. Watson and Nesin share insights into the shift in consumer purchasing behaviors caused by the coronavirus disease, the effect on premium products, the opportunity for e-commerce sales and the challenges facing small brewers and much more.

In Episode 9 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Arlington Capital Advisors principal Ryan Lake. Lake discusses why deal-making in the craft beer industry hasn't slowed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lake provides insights into those conversations, stresses that good brands will always find a home and more.

In Episode 8 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Vitamin Sea Brewing co-founder Dino Funari. Funari shares how Vitamin Sea’s growing popularity doesn’t make the company immune to the realities of business, the challenges of balancing time at the brewery with his day job, the goal of maintaining a work-life balance and much more.

In Episode 7 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Atlanta Brewing marketing director Cameron Davis. Davis shares what it’s like to deconstruct a legacy brand and relaunch it anew, as well as the fallout of rebranding, the realities not matching expectations, the importance of working with an agency, and more.

In Episode 6 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews FIFCO USA chief sales officer Josh Halpern. Halpern discusses how FIFCO USA came to embrace being a big-small brewery, how that leads to co-creating brands with reality TV stars and why ceding some creative control to popular platforms such as Barstool Sports to build brand equity is necessary.