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IEN Radio
LISTEN: Anheuser-Busch to Make Pabst Beer After Molson Coors Partnership Ends

IEN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 2:21


Pabst Brewing Company has announced a new brewing contract agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev. The contract comes after a two-decade long contract agreement with Molson Coors came to an end in December 2024.Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, Pabst will begin production using several AB InBev facilities.Since the closing of Pabst's Milwaukee brewery in 1996, the company has relied on third-party plants to brew legacy brands like Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Style, and Old Milwaukee. Now, AB InBev will give Pabst the space for greater supply, as well as the potential to grow its portfolio as the consumer market shifts.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

Bumming with Bobcat
Holiday Hijinks And A Blue Ribbon Christmas

Bumming with Bobcat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 66:38


Get your gifts nestled safely under the tree and crack open a cold one as it's last call for Christmas! Are you ready? Bum Wine Bob and Roadhouse are back with another holiday treat as we look back on the previous year, and look ahead to 2025!What's on tap? PBR, Old Milwaukee, and a new Four Loko flavor on the way? Roadhouse sends over a special Christmas present for Bum Wine Bob, and much MORE!Watch the FULL VIDEO episode below on YouTube and SMASH that subscribe button!https://youtu.be/J07lOXRBoWsSubscribe for MORE! Once we hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube, we will be doing a variation of an Edward 40 Hands challenge! 61 subscribers to go!Support the blog and podcast by picking up a shirt or some other great merchandise at the Bumming with Bobcat Merch Store (http://store.bumwinebob.com) on TeePublic! Check it out!All that and MORE featured on this weeks episode! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast apps to get the latest episodes! Tell your friends to check us out, grab a drink, and give the podcast a listen. Cheers!

WUWM News
Milwaukee Public Museum's holiday event brings European Village to life

WUWM News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 4:33


The Milwaukee Public Museum is celebrating the holiday season with several events at its iconic Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village exhibits. For a one-day event last weekend, the museum brought the European Village to life.

WUWM News
44-year-old Milwaukee man is out of prison for the first time as an adult, after legal reversal

WUWM News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 4:50


The Wisconsin Innocence Project helped Manuel Cucuta, who was convicted of a double murder in 1999.

107.9 The Fox Morning Show
CHICKEN FOOT SAMMICH~OLD MILWAUKEE SARA~BLITZ!~FIND A WINNAH!~09-27-2024

107.9 The Fox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 48:20


107.9 The Fox Morning Show
BISON BLITZ!~80S HAIR METAL ROCKUMENTARY~OLD MILWAUKEE SARAH UPDATE~08-23-2024

107.9 The Fox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 46:01


The Tonncast
The Tonncast with your host Ashley May McKee (Episode Two-hundred twenty-five)

The Tonncast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 63:20


Ashley's got very special guest Todd Robert Anderson back on the show to listen to him whine about being on strike, not smoking weed, growing lettuce, and garbage 80s movies where people keep opened cans of Old Milwaukee in their medicine cabinet.

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2 Thicc Pod
Episode 3:16 Oh Hell Ya!!!

2 Thicc Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 66:28


Welcome back to the 2Thicc Pod, where the only thing THICCER than our waistlines is our hot takes. In this episode “3:16 Oh Hell YA” we dive deep into women's deodorant, because let's be honest, why not? And if you're craving something savory, we've got you covered with Thiccest of the Week!  Chicken to Go is so dope.  But that's not all, folks! Have you ever wondered if you should sell your precious sports card collection? Well, Meat Sticks has been contemplating this, and wanted to spill his guts out to you- the listener.  If you look closely you can see Manny slowly die with boredom as Jeremy shares his thoughts. And speaking of sports cards, will we be selling at the National or just partying it up with our fellow collectors? Find out on this episode of the 2Thicc Pod. And don't forget, if you're looking for a new hobby, this podcast just might be your new obsession. So grab a slice of pizza or box of Road Chicken, crack open a cold Old Milwaukee, and get ready for your Hobby Release. #sportscards #whodoyoucollect #thehobby #panini #tradingcards #paniniamerica #nba #basketballcards #topps #baseballcards #footballcards #nfl #rookiecard #basketball #psa #sports #mlb #football #rookie #cards #baseball #upperdeck #sportscardsforsale #cardcollector #autograph #sportscardscollector #hockeycards #nbacards #cardcollection #nhl #prizm #rookiecards #sportscard #collection #paniniprizm #sportscardcollector #collect #collectibles #hobby #donruss #collector #hockey #toppsbaseball #showyourhits #bowman #groupbreaks #cardcollecting #sportscardinvestor #boxbreaks #sportsmemorabilia #bgs #auto #michaeljordan #lebronjames #paninibasketball #nflcards #pokemon #hof #toppschrome #fleer #sportspodcast #podcast #sports #nfl #nba #football #sportstalk #basketball #podcasting #podcasts #mlb #podcastersofinstagram #espn #podcastlife #podcaster #nflnews #baseball #spotify #nfldraft #fantasyfootball #sportspodcasts #sportsradio #footballpodcast #nhl #nflfootball #applepodcasts #sportsnews #nbapodcast #collegefootball #spotifypodcast #youtube #hockey #basketballpodcast #lakers #applepodcast #nflpodcast #lebronjames #nbaplayoffs #ers #metri #tombrady #nyc #newpodcast #googlepodcasts #sport #soccer #nflmemes #dallascowboys #nbanews #sportsbetting #ncaa #mostconsistentmaninsports #cfb #eyetestgoat #explorepage #blackpodcast #sportsshow #nflfreeagency #follow #panthers

Banging on the Drum
Mock Draft Mayhem with Old Milwaukee Mike

Banging on the Drum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 103:33


Mike gets a little drunk and does a Mock Draft!

88Nine: Urban Spelunking
Milwaukee Public Museum gives first look at 'Milwaukee Revealed' gallery

88Nine: Urban Spelunking

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 22:21


Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) leaders and exhibit design partners at Thinc Design have unveiled sketches of the Future Museum's Milwaukee Revealed gallery. This is the gallery that is the "spiritual sucessor" to the Streets of Old MIlwaukee. Nate and Bobby talk about some of the exhibits people will get to experience.

Lake Effect: Full Show
Thursday 1/12/23: Black suicide rates, Hispanic Professions of Greater Milwaukee, Kernza, Friday the 13th, Streets of Old Milwaukee poem

Lake Effect: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 51:19


We hear from a Milwaukee man who has struggled with thoughts of suicide and the work he's doing to help others. Then, we learn how the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee is working to support the next generation of Latinos in Wisconsin. We learn about a grain called Kernza that's changing farming in the Midwest. We tell you about the legends surrounding Friday the 13th. Plus, hear a poem inspired by the Streets of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Steve Scaffidi
1-10-23 The Steve Scaffidi show

Steve Scaffidi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 103:17


Happy Tuesday! Steve is back on this wonderful Wisconsin day, chatting about New Year's resolution - Have you made one and kept it? Tune in to hear his! Plus, more political problems in Washington? And, what would you do with Old Milwaukee? Tune in & enjoy!

Wisconsin's Morning News
8a: Out with the old, in with the funny

Wisconsin's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 32:48


Milwaukee museum patrons are up in arms because the Old Milwaukee isn

Domestic Pints ONLY
70 - Icy Dry Bois 5: The Revenge of Molson Dry (Old Milwaukee Ice vs. Molson Dry 6.5 vs. JR 6.0/James Ready Ice 6.0)

Domestic Pints ONLY

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 72:03


This week on Domestic Pints ONLY, John and Tom return back to the 'icy dry bois' series, discussing another lineup of ice and dry beers. First up is the Stroh classic, OLD MILWAUKEE ICE. Next, we take a trepid look at YET another selection from Molson: MOLSON DRY 6.5. Finally, we wrap up with the recently rebranded and redesigned JR 6.0 (Tom has the old can, labelled JAMES READY ICE 6.0) and also spend some time discussing our experience with JR beers. Along the way we also chat Blue Rodeo and Hull poutine. This was one of our favourite icy dry bois yet, we enjoyed and had fun drinking all these beers. You can find these all in select beer and liquor stores across Canada. Next week we will be doubling up - with episodes coming up on both cheap craft lager and more selections of White Claw. Stay tuned! Timestamps: 5:37 Beer #1 (OLD MILL ICE) 21:41 Beer #2 (MOLSON DRY 6.5) 37:10 Beer #3 (JR 6.0) 58:36 Wrap up, final scores, and conclusion Credits: Intro and closing song: "Drink Beer (Till the Day That I Die)" by Dazie Mae (www.daziemae.com) Artwork: IG @natalierivetartist (www.natalierivet.com)

Podcast by Night
Podcast by Night - Interview with Chuck (aka Old Milwaukee)

Podcast by Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 57:55


Here is the long promised interview with Chuck, a great player from the LARP game that Jenn and I ran years ago, he was the head storyteller that took over that game after Jenn and I stepped down. I hope you find his experience and insights entertaining as well as thought-provoking.  

Lake Effect: Full Show
Thursday on Lake Effect: 414 Day, Earth Week, Blackistory app, Milwaukee Public Museum

Lake Effect: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 51:19


We hear from the newest organizer of 414 day on her vision for this year's celebrations. Then, tell you about an app that can help boost your Black history knowledge. Plus, talk about the Street of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum and some of its hidden treasures.

#BLACKGIRLNEWS
Gabby Landry - 15 Year Old Milwaukee teen fatally shot; victim's family has questions

#BLACKGIRLNEWS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 4:32


The 15-year-old girl that was fatally shot on Sunday has been identified as Gabrielle Landry-Johnson. Family members said the teen went by Gabby. Her sister and mother told TMJ4 News an argument that involved other people sparked the shooting. According to Milwaukee Police, Gabby was shot near 65th and Thurston on Sunday. She died at Children's Wisconsin. Investigators said it all started with an argument and a 23-year-old man was arrested. Treana said that the argument included members of their extended family. Gabby's older sister said she went to North Division High School and dreamed of becoming a nurse to help others. Police have not identified the shooter. Charges are expected in the next few days. Gabby's family wanted to express their gratitude to the team at Children's Wisconsin for trying to save her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leah-gordone/support

Good Beer Hunting
Changing the Channel — Why Beer TV Ads Are Declining

Good Beer Hunting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 31:22


From talking frogs to Bud Light loving dogs and Will Ferrell unexpectedly shilling Old Milwaukee, there's a long history of beer advertisements that have found cultural relevance. Viewers across the country see these commercials every week during sporting events and reality TV shows. But as fewer people drink beer and more cut the cable cord, what's next for this segment of advertising? That's the question at the core of Kate Bernot's story on Good Beer Hunting that explores what happens when overall minutes of beer ad airtime decline and all kinds of entertainment fills up our days. And in this conversation, Kate and I explore the ins and outs of why beer brands advertise on TV today and the reason big beer companies still see this avenue as an important way to connect with people, whether customers or distributors or retailers. What if beer commercials are no longer just about trying to sell more beer in a literal way? And how can you measure cultural impact if it doesn't show up in sales? Saying "Dilly Dilly" can only take you so far.

The ComedySportz Podcast
Episode 23 - Peter “Psycho 3” Alberts

The ComedySportz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 49:11


Peter Alberts joined CSz Milwaukee in 1990 and would go on to form The Dead Alewives alongside the likes of Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab. After moving to Los Angeles, his troupe Old Milwaukee won 67 consecutive cage matches at Improv Olympic, with an uncontested reign lasting over 2 years. Let's dig in. The ComedySportz Podcast is an independent production made by CSz players. The views and opinions expressed by the podcast host and any guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of any CSz location or CSz Worldwide. Vocabulary used by the host and guests is not necessarily representative of the CSz brand.

The CPG Guys
Building eCommerce Beer Brands with Pabst Brewing's Will Yen

The CPG Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 43:00


The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Will Yen, Director of National Accounts eCommerce at Pabst Brewing Company, a treasured protfolio of iconic American beer brands including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails, and others such as Lone Star, Rainier, Schlitz, Old Style, National Bohemian, Stag, Stroh's, and Old Milwaukee. Follow  Will Yen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-yen/ Follow Pabst Brewing Company on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pabst-brewing-company/Follow Pabst Brewing Company online at: https://pabst.com/ Will answers these questions:1)  What do you see as being the core objectives and supporting activities that Pabst Brewing plays in servicing the national accounts in your portfolio? How do you establish yourself as a trusted and valued partner? 2) How you manage SEO for the accounts in your portfolio? What are the imperatives you are focusing on to win search on the digital shelf and do you see changes occurring in how alcohol brands are able to engage consumers through your retail network?3) Would you please break down for our audience what Group Buying is all about and is this something that might work here in the USA and even in the alcohol category? How might this work?4) You deal with some boutique brands with limited HH penetration. For traditional food & beverage goods, sampling is an effective trial mechanism. How do you see this being extended from alcohol brands like the ones in the Pabst portfolio?5) Amazon has been extremely successful in building consumables business through its subscription solution. Can this work for alcohol? How?6) Please bring out your crystal ball and share with us your thoughts on where Amazon is next going with frictionless and predictive commerce? How can Pabst contribute to this journey?7) How has the pandemic changed your mix of business on vs off premise at the brand level & overall? How are you responding to this?8) What's next for eCommerce at Pabst? Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguysCPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.comCPG Guys on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpgguysCPG Guys on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cpgguysPlease follow the Network of Executive Women at http://newonline.org/cpgguysDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Hopped-Up Gaming: East
Ep 403 - Stuck in a Time Loop - 09/06/2021

Hopped-Up Gaming: East

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 138:31


It sure would be weird if we had to keep doing the same thing over and over again every week. I mean, you can't really get stuck in a time loop, right? …right? Games featured this week: Psychonauts 2 Pistol Whip Axiom verge 2 Death's Door Man of Medan Lego Builders The Legend of Korra And more! This week The HUGE Crew has a 12 Minutes (the game) spoiler-cast which takes more than 12 minutes (the unit of time) so look forward to that! Do you want to see Ben dodge 200 lighting bolts in Final Fantasy X? If we get to 10 Patrons he's gotta do it! Check out patreon.com/hoppedupeast and support the show if you like! Take a look at our tier options and see what you can get for your support! Stay tuned for updates about future project releases! As always keep sending questions to hugecrew@hoppedupeast.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: IPA by Hell Bay Brewing Co., Good Time by Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, Old Milwaukee by Pabst Brewing Company, and Scenic Route by Mountain Culture Beer Co.

FAwLcast
Episode 334: Old Milwaukee-San

FAwLcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 96:09


On this week's episode, the gang discusses a trip to Wisconsin, high school teachers, and the impending downfall of OnlyFans.

Zoomin' with the Boys
Zoomin' with the Boys | Episode 20: Old Milwaukee at 8:15

Zoomin' with the Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 64:06


The "Boys" are back with some coverage about the first week of the 2021 NFL Preseason. We also go through some of our favorite teams' schedules as we predict how the season is going to play out. We also didn't forget our honorary "boys" in the predictions!

The Cavalry
"Even THEY Look Good In That Shirt"

The Cavalry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 69:12


In episode 62 of The Cavalry, Johnny recaps his triathlon experience. Then Andrew needs backup on his theory that models should be ugly. Johnny needs backup on not feeling sorry for the victims of prank shows and every discussion about directions being boring. Then Johnny tries to name as many Milwaukee Bucks as he can. 

Why Did Peter Sink?

Amidst this swelling of excitement and pride surrounding fitness, I experienced a setback, as the system of law and order pumped the brakes on my accelerating plans. The clear path to victory over my flaws, of drinking and sloth, could be obtained through the Church of Iron: free weights, squat racks, and my trusty old aluminum bike. I felt empowered, emboldened to tackle my problems and defeat them. I had the illusion of control.However, the court proceeding directed me to alcohol counseling and probation, which did not concern me at first. I needed to make an appointment with a substance abuse counselor and get things sorted out. Clearly, I could show the drug and alcohol counselor my progress, and sell them on my new zest for life, then be on my way.I contacted someone that I knew from my initial recovery who had righted herself and become a drug and alcohol counselor, and I thought surely she could rubber stamp my progress chart so that I could send a report to the state for verification and maybe a back rub. Instead, she made an appointment for me with another counselor, probably realizing that I wanted an immediate approval to continue on my own path of recovery and self-discovery.In my meeting with the counselor, I answered all questions honestly, giving scores between 1 and 5 for how I was feeling, including honesty about my bouts of depression. The interview seemed to go well, with much banter and chatter, and were I applying for a job it seemed I would have received an offer. To my surprise, the next day I received an order to do a 28 day inpatient program. My heart sunk, thinking this would derail my coaching, fitness, work, and family life that was just beginning to mend. The first stitches of repair would be ripped apart again. With small children, I believed that I could not leave for a month to dry out because that would be out of the household, and I had already been dry for a month while waiting for instructions from the government.I sought a second opinion, from a more formal organization, this time from an esteemed medical center, not a strip-mall rehab clinic. The motivations of the rehab center, I surmised, was to get clients in the door to make money. AA meetings only took donations, and didn't send invoices like 28 day inpatient and outpatient programs. As the saying goes in AA, “Some of us are sicker than others” and I was less sick. My resolve to quit raged within and I wanted to get back on the bike. During this time my attendance at AA meetings surged because I needed to show the world that I meant what I said, even though no one was watching or listening but me and my immediate family.On several occasions I joined the AA group at the detox center. To get there I needed to hitch a ride with another AA member. Each time my “taxi” arrived I spoke with the person in recovery and realized how lucky I was. My family remained intact, while theirs were separated. My house payments were on time while they struggled to make rent. My job paid well, and they bounced between multiple jobs trying to make ends meet. Returning to the detox center felt strange after waking up stupefied in there a short while ago. I still saw the Coors Light billboard out the window and had to laugh at its ironic placement.By then I had a sponsor who I didn't particularly like. The dogma of AA lived loudly in him. He knew the Big Book verbatim and had an absolutist approach, with five years of sobriety under his belt. He wielded those five years like military rank over my month of sobriety, which irritated me, particularly because he was younger than I was, as well as unmarried and without children. I found it difficult to relate to him beyond the desire to stop drinking, which is of course the entire point of AA. I tried to recall the saying: “Principles over personalities,” which meant to ignore our differences and focus on the common intention to be sober and thereby virtuous. He too had issues with religion but could allow for God's existence, so long as it wasn't the Christian kind. That we shared, but his anti-Christian stance exceeded mine. Simultaneously, I was trying to allow a bit more of the Triune God back into my life, for a little while anyway.That was the period when I attempted to find a home in an Evangelical church, accepting the invitation of some willing neighbors who wanted to save my soul. Their good intentions brought me into their fold but as soon as the people started raising their hands and closing their eyes, I felt a disturbance in the force. Then after a few weeks, the pastor's sola fide and sola scriptura sermons seemed odd to me, and the concert style of service turned me away. I attended a Celebrate Recovery meeting, which was a Christian AA group, but felt it was a more emotional copycat of what AA was already doing, just with an Evangelical angle.Why would that bother me? Why would I care? Because I didn't like the idea of Christians taking and making everything into their own image. The 12 steps of AA had been moved into the Church and the word Jesus was added to the steps, along with obligatory Bible study. This seemed to me the way that the whole Christian religion had spread from the start, by taking other things, like pagan holidays and rituals, and experimenting until they found the malleable way to hammer them into Gospel-fitting shapes. I felt like Lieutenant Dan on Forrest Gump, railing against the constancy of “Jesus this and Jesus that, have I found Jesus yet?”Hence my attempt at finding God through the Evangelical path did not last long, since my high sensitivity to so many things averted my attention. I had all these hangups about Christianity that reared up almost as soon as I entered an Evangelical church. These same concerns and misgivings, these doubts and disdain, came up whenever I entered a Catholic church, too. I could start the day with a clear mind and heart oriented toward belief and within thirty minutes of Mass all of the old reasons I had stopped believing were back in full force. Even by tuning the radio dial and accidentally landing on a Catholic radio station I would roll my eyes since the unspoken motto seemed to be All abortion, all the time. The only issue that seemed important to Catholics and Evangelicals was abortion, with a side dish of gay marriage to gnaw on.The noise of the world continued and since I could find no message of love in the Christians, and the love seemed hermetically sealed inside the Church walls to a homogeneous set of believers. Love your neighbor meant love your Christian neighbor and forget the rest. The pursuit of money and power among the faithful appeared as egregious as among the faithless, with new vehicles and pools and hot tubs and RVs and ATVs frequenting nearly every driveway and backyard. The Prosperity Gospel made a mockery of it all, and the ascendance of Donald Trump as Christian, as savior, of defender of the working man, made it all plainly absurd. I quickly abandoned my attempt to be re-born a Christian.I gravitated back toward progressive politics and typically landed somewhere in the middle, since I found both extremes of the right and left to be indefensible. The battle cry of moral relativism from the faithful rang out against the leftists for allowing all manner of sin to be validated, with an abstraction of Aristotle vs. Rousseau occurring in a daily title fight for the winning worldview on the internet.Whenever I entered the real world armed with ideas and opinions, usually from a book I've read, the world quickly disarmed me with its mayhem. I would abandon my soft convictions and retreat to a “live and let live” mentality because that was a safe space, to use the modern term for cowardice. If I could avoid offending anyone, I could then be left alone to find my own truth.This is what I pursued in getting a second opinion on the state of my alcohol abuse. In my next visit, I decided to not answer any of the questions factually and instead paint the rosiest picture of my life imaginable. I was on two anti-depression medications and exercising seven days a week. I was attending AA meetings and not just sitting there, but speaking and contributing. I made all of this known in the meeting with the two counselors. These claims were not lies, but I exaggerated the joy I was feeling so they would not recommend a 28 day inpatient program again.At one point in the interview, I said, “I spoke with a friend last week who was hungover from a weekend of partying, and I told him that I was feeling great. I wish I'd made this change long ago.”My salesmanship failed because at the end both counselors left the room and came back recommending a 28 day inpatient program. As soon as those words left the senior counselor's lips, I felt shock. The words struck me so hard that I felt dizzy and thought I might fall out of my chair. I could hardly hear anything that followed and it seemed that perhaps this was some kind of panic attack, which I had never experienced. Stranger still, I felt outside of my own body for a moment, like I was somehow in the air around myself but not with myself. This floating experience felt drug-induced, but I was sober. Again I felt the presence of a soul or essence departing me and returning. I suspect my face must have dropped like a stone, because once I collected my spirit and body together again the bearded professorial counselor said, “I gather you are not pleased to hear the recommendation.”I was not pleased. And I told him so, saying that I was making the change and working hard toward something solid and positive. My children and wife needed to see this in action, hear the mea culpas, and witness the work-in-progress. I could not leave for a month to explore my addiction which I had already accepted.The counselor recounted my anecdote about the conversation with my friend, who had been hungover from partying. To my surprise, the counselor implied that I was missing the nightlife and my old habits. I could not believe my ears, as in my attempt to convey how I did not miss drinking, he construed the message to mean that I wanted to be drinking. At that point I realized what being inside “the system” meant, grokking it entirely, as if Franz Kafka was sitting in the room and nodding, saying, “Now do you get it? See what I meant in all those stories?”Again, I immediately assumed that this was about money rather than helping people. The counselor needed to collect bodies in seats for his programs and I was fresh meat delivered by the state unto him. And if he recommended inpatient rehab, I would have to partake and pay for inpatient rehab. Long ago, from a surgeon, I had heard the phrase, “When you go see a surgeon, you will be recommended surgery.” That held true for surgeons and just about every profession I'd ever encountered, from car dealers to lawn care to Pampered Chef agents to New Age religions to organized religion. This premise certainly held true with my own company's salespeople who would go to great lengths to tailor any message that could complete a sale. What you need, is what they are selling. When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Or at least that was my position, when in reality the protocols in both of my assessments likely recommended rehab for someone who had driven drunk while twice over the allowed blood-alcohol content and had a history of excessive drinking. I mean, there was my own behavior to inspect as well, but my will and ego wanted to drive this bus myself.My reaction to the recommendation may not have been fair to the counselor, but I argued them down to an outpatient program before they signed off on the report, which would go to my probation officer. And I never did join an outpatient program, having dragged my feet for two years on it, claiming AA as my program, and eventually even dropping out of that in order to focus on my family, my coaching, and all manner of intense exercise that I felt purged the toxins and animus from my body, in a kind of self-flagellating way. The miles lengthened and goals ossified into must-have experiences on my calendar. This focus on exercise replaced books, travel, woodworking, writing, reading, as the centerpiece of my life. The hierarchy of my life was sobriety by whatever means followed by fitness, family, marriage, and career. This seemed the right ordering at the time.I did find one book to fly solo with during that time, which was Annie Grace's This Naked Mind. That little book contains great arguments against drinking in a modern way that is totally non-religious in nature. She has made a little gift to the world in this book to shatter the illusions about why we drink, such as to have a better social or sex life and how for the most part, drinking does more to tear down your life than to improve it in any way. Without a doubt, drinking has destroyed more families and careers than anything else in my social circles. Nothing even comes close. As Homer Simpson once said, “Drinking is the cause of and solution to all of life's problems.” Except in reality, the solution part is just escapism, and burying one's head in the sand.The hardest part about quitting drinking in our society is the ubiquity of the message to drink. If you have never tried to stop, I would dare you to try it for 3 months and see how much you notice the billboards, ads, and commercials that steer you toward it. Then there is events that are fully geared toward drinking - sports, concerts, backyard barbecues, dinners, tours, neighborhood fires, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, going away parties - nearly all social gatherings have an element at play. And the funny thing is, if you've been playing along in that world for a while, you are brainwashed into thinking that refusing a drink will be rude, or look awkward. Once you start saying “No” you will soon realize that no one cares, and if anyone does care that you aren't drinking then they are likely a problem boozer who hasn't realized it yet. Furthermore, you suddenly meet the many people who don't drink at all and find a new kind of bond over abstinence. It's amazing how people open up if you say, “No thanks, I quit drinking. It wasn't doing me any good, so I had to make a choice to cut it out.” Rather than it throwing a wet blanket on people and parties, in my experience people open up and share stories of their own struggle or a family member that has also quit.In five years of non-drinking, the most pathetic ad I've seen from the beer industry to promote drinking as a way of life was from Michelob Ultra, where a robot is exercising like mad among normal people. The robot is freakish to the normies, as its muscular metal body outperforms them all, but the obvious point is that the robot has no personality. Then at the end of the commercial, the robot is jogging past a pub where everyone is laughing and enjoying life while having tall glasses of Michelob Ultra (which is comical in itself, as the beer is 99.9% water and has no flavor). A caption appears on the pub window saying, “It's only worth it, if you can enjoy it.” This is a very subtle and cruel insult at people who are trying to quit drinking or have taken up exercise to help them stop drinking. I was a bit shocked as it even struck me as, “Wow, I'm just a robot, exercising all the time now instead of drinking with friends.”When you are in sales, the goal is to sell. I've known that from the working environments I've been in and around. But the lengths that the beer and liquor industry goes to in order to make alcohol “cool” is unparalleled. This Michelob Ultra ad is just another derivative of the great South Park commercial that mocked the beer industry's constant push to marry fun with drinking. The South Park ad shows image after image of sex, cars, women, fun, vodka, expensive things, bikinis, posh hotels, money, tuxedos, threesomes, Vegas, more sex, and then at the end comes the platitude of “Please Drink Responsibly,” which is in direct contradiction to everything that was in the ad. I even think back to the indoctrination of beer ads in the 1980s where the humor in the commercials made us kids talk about the ads at school, with Joe Piscopo, Spuds Mackenzie, Bud Bowl, Bob Uecker, John Madden, and Old Milwaukee's Swedish Bikini team. That was all long before “The Most Interesting Man in the World” came along showing how you could only be interesting with alcohol.The deck is stacked heavily against those who want to stop. In fact, I recall the backlash against the Joe Camel ads and people saying it was government overreach to stop that campaign for cigarette companies targeting kids. But I can tell you this: in 4th grade, my friends and I at school liked to cut out and tape up pictures of Joe Camel in our lockers at school, because we thought he was cool. We didn't admire the Marlboro Man for his ruggedness, we admired Joe Camel for his cars and ladies and overall playboy lifestyle, and I'm not even sure we knew why at that age. Whatever it was, the marketing worked and by age sixteen we were all smoking Camel Lights.I've heard the argument that “you can just ignore the ads.” If you are a drinker, I dare you to stop for 3 months and let me know how ignoring the ads went for you. Good luck on that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whydidpetersink.com

Booking The Territory Pro Wrestling Podcast
NWA Sat Night on TBS Recap Feb 3, 1990! The Woman, Flair, and Cornette Segment Equals WOOOOOOO!!!!

Booking The Territory Pro Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 122:04


Please stay safe and healthy! If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store!  This week's Time Stamps for our NWA Saturday Night on TBS recap from February 3, 1990 review are as follows: Opening Shenanigans, Doc is impressed with BTT's numbers, and Harper is late as usual? ( 0:01:08 )  Harper joins the show and what's with Old Milwaukee beer! ( 0:06:28 )  Wildkat Sports is back July 31, 2021! Rumor is the BTT Army will be there to party! ( 0:08:22 )  Email Harper! Harper has comic book questions! ( 0:12:48 )  New Patreon Shoutouts  https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE. SAVE 10% WHEN SIGNING UP FOR THE YEAR! ( 0:18:00 )  Apple Podcasts and Podcast Addict 5-star reviews! Thank you Chris Zauch and Will Hartke! ( 0:19:15 )  What is that snapping in the background? Who's clipping their toes ( 0:25:30 )  NWA Sat Night on TBS recap from February 3, 1990! ( 0:29:10 )  Ratings and Rolex Time! ( 1:52:50 )  Information on Harper's Video Shoutout, Life and Relationship Advice. ( 1:58:00 )  Information regarding Harper's Video Shoutouts and we play Harper's first shoutout in case you're not on social media!  1. First things first, email Harper with the details of what you want in your video shoutout or who the shoutout is too. His email address is ChrisHarper16Wildkat@gmail.com. Also in that email tell him what your paypal address is. 2. Paypal him $20. Harper's PayPal is, get your pen and paper out, cc30388cc@yahoo.com .  3. Harper will then send you the video to the email address that you emailed him from requesting your video shoutout. Official BTT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BookingTheTerritory BTT Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook.

Your Artificial Friends
222: Old Milwaukee Near Beer Is Better Than You Think

Your Artificial Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 56:43


That title alone oughta bring listeners in droves.  We discuss the surprising crispness of Old Milwaukee NA, the difference a quality plectrum can make, and the pain of losing a Batmobile.  All that, plus your YAF Line calls and YAF Sack emails.  Join us!

Post Bulletin Minute
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Post Bulletin Minute

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 3:41


Stories mentioned in this episode: Day in History: ​1996: Old Milwaukee named best-tasting beer​ ​Rochester mayor's veto puts former Olmsted County Bank on planned path for review​ ​Fratzke, Holcomb doing double duty this spring​ ​Team is committed to being there in a time of crisis: 9 questions with Glenda Vian​ ​Monday's high school highlights​ Read all stories in this episode at postbulletin.com.

Domestic Pints ONLY
8 - Battle of the Primo Lights (Old Milwaukee Light vs. Keystone Light vs. Natural [Natty] Light)

Domestic Pints ONLY

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 69:38


This week on Domestic Pints ONLY, we're going back to college! We've got our letterman jacket on, we've froshed frosh week, we've joined our frat, and we're stocking up on some PRIMO light beers. The beers on the episode are popular with the heavy drinking set. First we return back to Milwaukee, to review OLD MILWAUKEE LIGHT. Next, we get 'stoned by sampling and reviewing some KEYSTONE LIGHT. We conclude the episode by drinking the 'chad' of beers, it's NATURAL (aka 'NATTY') LIGHT. While you might have some bad memories of a painful morning after a college football tailgate, these beers are actually pretty fun to drink and chat about as an older post-grad audience. Enjoy! Timestamps: 2:45 Beer #1 (Old Milwaukee Light) 18:18 Beer #2 (Keystone Light) 39:22 Beer #3 (Natural Light) 1:02:29 Wrap up, final scores, and conclusion Credits: Intro and closing song: "Drink Beer (Till the Day That I Die)" by Dazie Mae (www.daziemae.com) Artwork: IG @natalierivetartist (www.natalierivet.com)

Dan O'Donnell Highlights
The Truth About the 14-Year-Old Milwaukee Boy who 'Died of COVID-19'

Dan O'Donnell Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 16:25


Dan reports the details of a tragic death in Milwaukee that has been misinterpreted in the media.

Domestic Pints ONLY
4 - Battle of the Bargain Bin Round 1 (Old Milwaukee vs. Pabst Blue Ribbon vs. Miller High Life)

Domestic Pints ONLY

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 72:15


"ROUND ONE, FIGHT!" In this week's episode of Domestic Pints ONLY, we're heading to the 7/11 with small bills and change, and coming home with a few select bargain bin beers. We start out by discussing an iconic American beer, PABST BLUE RIBBON. We move on to discuss another classic American staple: OLD MILWAUKEE. To wrap things up, we return to our friends at the Molson Coors Beverage Company to discuss the "Champaign of beers": MILLER HIGH LIFE. This was a fun one with some tasty favs, including a beer John had never tried before. Stay tuned for our second bargain bin match up, coming at you next week! Timestamps: 4:18 Beer #1 (Pabst Blue Ribbon) 27:50 Beer #2 (Old Milwaukee) 47:22 Beer #3 (Miller High Life) 1:04:05 Wrap up, final scores, and conclusion Credits: Intro and closing song: "Drink Beer (Till the Day That I Die)" by Dazie Mae (www.daziemae.com) Artwork: IG @natalierivetartist (www.natalierivet.com)

Lake Effect: Full Show
Wednesday on Lake Effect: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, 'The Sit-In', Latino Arts Guitar Festival

Lake Effect: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 51:27


Wednesday on Lake Effect : Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins us for the first of a monthly series of conversations here on Lake Effect where we ask him questions from listeners. Then, we learn about the week in 1968 when entertainer Harry Belafonte hosted “The Tonight Show” and the documentary film made about it. We learn what the Latino Arts Strings program offers young people who are interested in music in Milwaukee. Plus, we’ll hear a poem inspired by the Streets of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Guests: Mandela Barnes, Lt. Governor of Wisconsin Yoruba Richen, director of “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts ‘The Tonight Show’” Dinorah Marquez, Latino Arts Strings Program Director; Jone Ruiz, Latino Arts instructor Richard Hedderman, poet

Bears & Beers
Da Bears vs Green Bay Week 17 Preview. Win and we are in! Crap Wisconsin beers, including "Titletown Brewery" are featured. Sponsored by Augies Deli

Bears & Beers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 29:18


Bears and Beers preview Da Beloved vs Packers Week 17 must win game.  Win and we are in!  It is time for Da Bears to step up and beat the hated Packers for our city.   How will our depleted secondary deal with Rodgers and Adams?  Fuller to shadow him?  The Packers lost Bakhtiari this week for the season, creating a huge opportunity for a stout pash rush.   Offensively, tempo and being aggressive are key.  Play our game, with this revamped offense and offensive line.  Quietly, David Montgomery is the 5th highest rusher in the NFL.   Huge opportunity and stage for Mitch, Nagy and Pace.  All can solidify their status with a big victory today.  Get it done!   Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli in Carol Stream and West Chicago are our sponsor.  We debate getting a platter of sub sandwiches or Italian beefs for the 3 pm kick.  CZ says, why not both?  Either way, giardiniera is a must! We highlight shitty Wisconsin beers like Old Milwaukee, PBR, and Blatz's, including "Titletown Brewery" in Green Bay.  Pretty cocky name when the Packers have had Favre and Rodgers since 1992 and only 2 Super Bowls to show for it.  Their terrible beer includes Green 19 and Dark Helmet.  Flipka finishes the podcast with a Wisconsin/K Town rant.  He hates the Packers' colors, he hates the fat fans and he hates the state!   Bear Down damn it!

The Chubby Bartenders
Grog, Pipes, and SWEET nectar (Old Milwaukee ) with Josh Cardiff

The Chubby Bartenders

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 107:21


The Chubby Bartenders sit down with an avid leasureman, Josh Cardiff and talk grog, tobacco pipes, and dive into another near beer, which might be one of our favorites. We talk about all of that and much more. Check it out!

RadioH2O - Podcasts
L’Âge de Bière – S02 – EP16: avec Jonathan le Prof – Old Milwaukee, Faisant-Malt et Doble Mango

RadioH2O - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 104:50


Dans le cadre de ce 16ème épisode de l’Âge de Bière, nous recevons un ami, un influenceur et un amateur de bière : Jonathan le Prof. Figure publique engagée, Jonathan L’article L’Âge de Bière – S02 – EP16: avec Jonathan le Prof – Old Milwaukee, Faisant-Malt et Doble Mango est apparu en premier sur RadioH2O.

L'Âge de Bière
L'Âge de Bière – S02 – EP16: avec Jonathan le Prof – Old Milwaukee, Faisant-Malt et Doble Mango

L'Âge de Bière

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 104:50


Dans le cadre de ce 16ème épisode de l’Âge de Bière, nous recevons un ami, un influenceur et un amateur de bière : Jonathan le Prof. Figure publique engagée, Jonathan L'article L'Âge de Bière – S02 – EP16: avec Jonathan le Prof – Old Milwaukee, Faisant-Malt et Doble Mango est apparu en premier sur RadioH2O.

digitalSoup
Episode 162 The Movies & Gaming Show!

digitalSoup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 79:06


It's on like Donkey Kong! The boys are back with another great show covering stories you want to hear about! First they tackle the possibility of the Justice League Snyder Cut being shows on HBO Max. Then they discuss the Sonic movie redesign and what it has done to the budget followed by more movie talk concerning Nicolas Cage! Finally they discuss Microsoft's new gaming service called xCloud. It's Soup Time! There Is A Chance We Might Be Able To See The Snyder Cut After years of waiting, it sounds like the long-awaited Snyder Cut of Justice League might finally soon become available to the public. Warner Bros. is likely to allow Snyder's version of the film to be released on HBO Max in the near future. This news comes after many diehard DC fans bombarded every tweet from the upcoming streaming service with pleas to see the near-mythical cut of the movie. Sonic Redesign Receiving Positive Feedback But At $35 Million Additional Cost When the initial trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog dropped, fans were none too pleased with the design of the cobalt speedster. Now, with the release of the new trailer, reactions are much more positive -- but how much did that redesign cost? For the whole movie, redesigning the titular blue hedgehog is estimated to cost around $35 million. Who Better To Play Nicolas Cage Than Nicolas Cage In A Movie About Nicolas Cage! The man, the legend: Nicolas Cage. Between swapping faces with John Travolta for Face/Off to stealing the Declaration of Independence in Disney's National Treasure, the 55-year-old actor has had one of the most amusing careers in Hollywood. After years of taking on smaller projects, Cage is finally starring in a studio movie again. And turns out, he'll be playing himself. Project xCloud Brings Xbox Gaming On The Cheap! xCloud is the upcoming streaming service for Xbox One and Two (Scarlett) that will stream around 100 Xbox One & 360 games currently to Xbox One and compatible Android device (iOS & other streaming devices added later). The plan for release is over 3000 Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Two and PC games to be on the service! digitalSoup Recommendations Jason: Apple Arcade Adam: Instant Pot Usually Dave: Monsters by James Blunt It's Memory-Minute Time! Top 3 Fave Boozes Jason: Southern Comfort, Old Milwaukee, Jack Daniels Watermelon Spike Adam: E&J Brandy, Rum Chata, Surly Furious Usually Dave: Sam Adams Hazel Brown, White Russian/Jamaican Bulldog, Wisconsin Chocolate Milk Stout

South Bend on Purpose
38 - From South Bend to Waterloo, Iowa Day 1

South Bend on Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 104:35


Welcome to the first episode of our three-part series documenting our trip to the Iowa caucus.On this episode, Dustin and I are joined by Maria Gibbs and John Garry to reflect on our Saturday in Waterloo, IA. We attended Mayor Pete’s morning town hall at The National Cattle Congress, knocked on seventy-one doors to get out the caucus, visited Joe Biden’s evening event, and ended the day with local pizza and Old Milwaukee around the kitchen table.

Listen Up MKE
Episode 27 : Adam Levin - Old Milwaukee Group & Ghost Signs

Listen Up MKE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 47:24


This episode we spend time chatting with author Adam Levin, administrator of the Old Milwaukee Facebook group. We discuss Milwaukee's history, Adam's passion of collecting photos of the cities past and his soon to be released book Fading Ads of Milwaukee. You can pre-order Fading Ads of Milwaukee at Boswell Books.

4 Below Podcast
4 Below Podcast Episode 58: Mr. Rogers and an Old Milwaukee

4 Below Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 53:34


The gang is all together again! We're talking summer vacations, big red dogs and cigars! Come grab an Old Milwaukee and join us!  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @4belowpodcast

Bourbon Pursuit
203 - Weather and Whiskey with Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel

Bourbon Pursuit

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 65:11


This guest gets more TV face time than The Bachelorette. He has built up a big fan base among weather geeks and now Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel joins Bourbon Pursuit to talk about his career, braving crazy storms, and how weather patterns and global warming are affecting today’s bourbon stocks. We also get to hear a funny story shared by Jim and Fred as they were drilling barrels of whiskey together at Jack Daniels. This episode gives you a look into Jim’s everyday life and how bourbon became a part of it. Show Partners: Barrell Craft Spirits blends and bottles at cask strength just as nature intended. Find out more at BarrellBourbon.com. Receive $25 off your first order with code "Pursuit" at RackhouseWhiskeyClub.com. Show Notes: The Curation Desk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fSTu8zbAwM Chuck Cowdery’s Top Bourbon List https://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-best-bourbons-ever.html Pursuit Series Episodes 010 and 011 https://pursuitspirits.com/ This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about whiskey decanters. How did you get involved in weather? When did you start drinking whiskey? After you first started drink bourbon, what were you seeking out in the store or bar? What's the strangest thing anyone has said to you in public? Do you get annoyed that people associate you with disasters? Do you get a high being in bad weather? Do you ever get panicked in certain weather situations? When you celebrate a job well done, what do you drink? Tell us about your interest in cars. Was deflategate real? Can your joints hurt from weather changes? Does increased rain impact a microclimate? Waters are rising around distilleries. How will it impact the warehouses? Will the rain affect the white oak trees? Do you predict any climate shifts in the Kentucky area that could affect bourbon? Tell us about the time you picked out a barrel with Fred. How does humidity affect barrels? Jim Cantore Website/Social https://jimcantore.tv/ 0:00 You know, I think I get hit on more now that I look like this that I did when I had a full head of jet black hair. 0:08 What's your wife think about that? Honestly, I think it turns her on. 0:24 This is Episode 203 of bourbon pursuit. I'm one of your host, Kenny Coleman. And there really wasn't a whole lot of news that happened in the whiskey world from our major distilleries out there. So I figured let's look at some highlights of recent news articles and videos from the past week. Fred Minnick, you know him as another host on here, but he also has his own YouTube series called The curation desk. Sometimes it's about bourbon and rum reviews. Other times you get just good nuggets information. And this past week, he released a video on a very unusual topic. I'm not going to spoil it for you, but 1:00 involved in illegal activity that accounted for more American whiskey sales that then in turn led to the temperance movement in the mid 1800s. You're going to really enjoy this one, so make sure you go and check out the link in our show notes. friend of the show, Chuck cowdery came out with his list of his favorite Bourbons of all time. Only six top this list and most of them are unicorns. Very, very old Fitzgerald Parker's blend to mash bills. But there's a surprising one on there. And that's wild turkeys Kentucky spirit. Yes, the widely available and abundantly on the shelves Kentucky spirit. You can read all of his tasting notes plus the entire list within our show notes as well. You heard me talk about on the show two weeks ago, but we have now opened up our recent pursuit series bottlings to the public. Episode 10 is one we're super excited for. It's our collaboration with Finger Lakes distilling. It's a five year we did mash bill bottled as 2:00 barrel proof. And as much as to our knowledge, it is the only one in existence that's out there. It tastes like you're chewing on a piece of Juicy Fruit gum. So you're going to notice a subtle nod to that in our show notes. And this is priced at $65. Episode 11 is like a salted caramel coming in at 10 years from our Tennessee stock of bourbon, and it's priced at $75. The links to pick these up are in our show notes and you can read more about them at pursuit spirits.com. We've recently sold out of episode six and are running very low in episode seven. So don't sit around and wait for these. Today's guest gets more FaceTime than the bachelorette. He's built up a big fan base amongst weather geeks. And now Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel joins bourbon pursuit to talk about his career. braving those crazy storms you see in viral videos, and how weather patterns and global warming are starting to affect today's bourbon stocks. We also get the 3:00 funny stories shared by Jim and Fred as they were drilling barrels together at jack daniels. This episode gives you a look into Jim's everyday life and how bourbon became a part of it. As a side note, this was a very timely episode. This podcast talks about the current climate and how Jim predicted the current tornado outbreak that's affecting Oklahoma in the recent weeks. And our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected during this time. But with that, let's hear from our good friend Joe over at barrell bourbon. And then you've got Fred Minnick with above the char. 3:37 Hi, this is Joe from barrell bourbon. We blend and bottle a cast drink, just as nature intended. You can find it on the shelves at your nearest retail store. 3:47 I'm Fred Minnick. And this is above the char. I'll never forget this moment. I was in a room and cognac France with a bunch of spirits professionals. The fire was crackling. We were drinking some 4:00 Fresh cognac out of the barrel, and we started debating how cognac was marketing itself. We all had some type of criticism for how that they were pursuing new markets and we all love cognac and to this day, I love cognac. It's a wonderful branding. And one of my big criticisms was around Louie. Louie the 13th bottle. It's like 1500 to $5,000 in Las Vegas. It's a $15,000 bottle. And it's in this beautiful You know, Crystal decanter that really does look like it's fit for a king. But we don't know what's inside it. The cognac maker. You know, Remy Martin never really revealed what was inside the bottle. That was 10 years ago. And today we're starting to see that happen and bourbon. You're seeing these fancy fancy bottles come out nice decanters really crafted and just look or Nate and 5:00 Beautiful. Woodford Reserve just came out with one bad rap bottle. It's going for 1500 dollars. Now brown Forman is always transparent about what's inside the bottle. And they were transparent with this as well. But no one's really spending 1500 dollars to get the whiskey. It's for the decanter. And I To this day, think that those decanters, well nice and they're very decorative and they add a nice little element to to the home. I think they devalue the whiskey a little bit. Because when you are buying something for the bottle, you're not buying it for the whiskey. So there's got to be a happy medium. How do we get past this desire to attract the ultra rich without stabbing the regular guys in the eye? You know, I think there's got to be a happy medium, but how do we get there? Do we lessen the decanter do we put better whiskey in the bottle 6:00 I don't know. But I do know this. When I see a 1500 dollar decanter of American whiskey, it leaves a really bad taste in my mouth. And I haven't even tasted the bourbon yet. And that's this week's above the charm. Hey, if you have an idea for above the char like someone did for this one, hit me up on Twitter or Instagram. That's at Fred Minnick. Again. That's at Fred Minnick. Until next week. Cheers. 6:27 Welcome back to the episode of bourbon pursuit, the official podcast of bourbon, Kenny and Fred here today talking about, you're talking to a person that's in a business that kind of affects a lot of what happens inside of bourbon in itself, because we talked about Kentucky bourbon, really making an impact and really how the climate here makes it happen as well. But you know, we're not going to talk about just that. We're in talking about the personality behind the person that's here today. And I know Fred has a pretty good 7:00 story in history about how we came to know our guest today as well. Yeah, that's that's right, Kenny. So we're joined today by the great Jim Cantore, of course, the man you don't necessarily want to see in your town because if he's there, that means bad weather is coming. And we were judges together on the jack daniels barbecue competition a couple years ago. And we really just kind of hit it off and just had, you know, we just started talking whiskey and weather and other things. And, you know, I've met a lot of lot of interesting people in my life. And you know, Jim's one of those people that just kind of stuck and I'd say we've remained friends and I get texts, three o'clock in the morning, one in particular whiskies any good. And he gets he gets texts for me about like, you know, should I take cover for this little raindrop coming down, you know, so 8:00 It's fun, Jim. It's really great to see you. Thanks for coming on bourbon pursuit. Absolutely, brother. Yeah, as I think I got a text me about 20 minutes ago saying, Are you ready to go? Yeah, I'm like, yeah, I'm ready to go man next Wednesday. Sounds good. We talked about five o'clock. I'm ready to go. Yes. Yeah. You know, actually, it's this Wednesday. 8:19 Traffic trying to get home and job I apologize for Fred. We're working on his calendar. We're here with it. 8:27 I haven't had time to go back and check to see if it really was next Wednesday or this Wednesday. 8:33 Or do that it's probably I do I research. There you go. 8:40 Well, I gotta tell you to Atlanta traffic. Geez. That's kind of like real traffic, unlike livable. You know, you guys get murdered there on the traffic. Awful. Yeah, you know, it's kind of interesting with all the movies and things now they do and in Atlanta, it's almost like 9:00 The movies has come to the LA traffic into Atlanta. It's really weird. But, you know, one of the mistakes they made years ago was not putting an outer loop in a city of 67 million people know, so not having that outer loop means you got all sorts of commerce coming down from North Carolina, up from Florida, you know, from westbound and Alabama into Georgia, and everything kind of hits in the middle on this little thing called the perimeter in Atlanta. And I mean, it's just incredible. And when you throw a little snow in the mix, who gets real fun? How do how do folks in Georgia handle the snow? 9:41 Well, 9:43 they all leave work at once, Fred, and I mean, I guess it's human nature at the end of the day, because people are like, all right, wow, it's snowing. It's here a little earlier than they told me it was going to be so I need to get on the road. I need to make sure I get home. But of course is there yet 10:00 On the road, so is everybody else. And and and so all that commerce is still coming through Atlanta, and it just locks up the whole system. We had we had Snowmageddon a few years ago here, and tonight spent like 2024 hours in their vehicles. 10:18 Just gridlock. I mean, I've seen news stories where people are like, uh, banning their cars on Atlanta's freeways as well. I mean, that's happened in the past. Well, they did. And, you know, I don't want to just say this is Atlanta is problem because I've seen it in Raleigh. I've seen it in Charlotte. I've seen it in Nashville. I've seen it in New York City. Okay, I mean, I've seen it in St. Louis, just recently. So, I mean, it's just, we have to have a better plan of when we shut down. I mean, you know how we are as humans, man, we want to push it to the edge. And then Okay, we can execute our plan. It doesn't always work that way. Sometimes you got to be early and take your listings. If the forecast doesn't verify, and I'd rather be on that end of it. 11:00 The end of it with, with mom picking up you know her daughter or son at the daycare or dad whoever's picking them up, and they're crying because now they can't get home. And there's no food in the car. There's nothing to back you up with so so those are the human stories, the human part of that, that that I hate to tell, but it happens. Well, let's let's get into like how you got to where you are. You are one of the most fascinating social media follows. For anybody who's interested in weather. Tell us how you got involved in weather where what was the moment that made you want to be a weatherman it was it was all my dad. 11:38 You know, we sat down at the dining room table. And he came up to me and he said, I was sitting down he was standing and he looked at me as someone you want to do for the rest of your life. I looked at I mean, I love electronics. electrician, a fireman. I mean, those are, that's what I'd like to do. He goes he goes look is you need you 12:00 You need to go study the weather. You're like a frequent snows Aren't you leave the barn light on, you wait for the first flakes. You go shovel the walkways your mom can get to work in the morning. You know, you got to wake up for the next 50 years of your life every day to go to work. You better love what you do. You love the weather, go study the weather. Boom, that was it. And that was that was before the weather channel right before? 12:26 Yeah, so he said that to me, in 82. And that's the interestingly enough, that was the birth year of cable. And a lot of it in Atlanta. Because of the, you know, the relatively mild weather with the exception of Snowmageddon, the fact that you needed, you know, 365 24 12:47 seven workforce, you know, low cost of living, I mean, all those things kind of played into cables roll. Certainly I think Atlanta certainly being the birthplace of cable but 13:01 Yeah, we I remember in 86 when I graduated four years later, and my brother came up to me, I was up on a scaffolding painting a building. I just graduated college and he goes, Hey, Jim, The Weather Channel wants to talk to you. And I'm like, oh, wow, The Weather Channel, because we had just gotten them on, on cable. So when I started, we were in 28 million homes. And at the weather channel's peak, we were about 108 million. So I got a chance to really go through that tremendous growth period with the weather channel company, and it was just, I mean, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Wow. best parts of my life, man. Really? When you were you were when you were first when you first started there. What were you drinking? 13:45 Oh, two beers. 13:48 will cheat beers. Okay. I've been making a lot of money. 13:54 Online. So Fred, I went from Old Milwaukee and college. Okay, you believe Sorry, bro. I gotta be honest with you. 14:00 awakened, 14:01 Niccolo Blake. It's great. 14:04 Alright, so when did you When did you start drinking whiskey? 14:10 Probably a 45. I'm just kind of late bloomer, I guess. 14:15 It's almost like his I started playing golf at about 30 years old and, you know, after golf, it's so nice to just go have a drink. And it actually it kind of it started with scotch. And then you know, somebody said, try this single very My dad was a big scotch drinker. So I would go home and see him and you know, as he aged, it was kind of nice to just sit down and have a drink with my dad and drink what he was drinking. 14:40 So I found this old bottle. My grandmother used to work for a liquor store distributor. I found this old bottle of four roses 14:51 like that, why weren't you drinking this? Because I don't know. It's been sitting there for 20 years. So I I popped it open and, you know, the court would 15:00 Just a disaster. I mean, it was shattered. So there's like, so I just pushed it down in there and I started pouring it out and there's cork in the glass. But I took one sip of that. I'm just like, Oh, 15:13 this is my drink. Wow. So you're a scotch drinker on the bourbon drink. So four roses is the bourbon that turns your scotch palate into a bourbon palate. Yes, sir. That's awesome. Fred, do you think that's a little unique? And it's in its sense, too. Because I mean, I know that both of you and I we've tried older four roses, and some of it might not even compare to today's four roses in regards of like the quality that I didn't put out back then. Well, here's the thing is like I would want to see the bottle because there were by by him describing it as having a cork. That makes me think it might have been what was are we talking 90s was this in the mid 90s Oh gosh. This this 16:00 bottle was probably from the 60s 16:03 but when did you When did you have that taste? 16:08 Yes 90s so so it's been in the 90s so if that bottle was from the 60s you know do you recall any like 16:18 foreign language on it by chance was there it was clear American It was 16:26 a bottle because it was shaped like a 16:29 like a pyramid almost. Okay, so then what you had then you actually so I Kenny, he did not have a blend as your as you were thinking he had. I actually think that you had a single barrel from the one of the first single barrels from four roses as they were making their comeback and it was actually from the 90s 16:50 I do have a bottle in here somewhere. 16:55 Really 16:58 good luck finding that Fred. Just 17:00 You want to take a few minutes or 17:03 timeout timeout? Yeah. 17:08 The way that bottle you're describing Did it have a Green Label? 17:13 Do you recall it didn't have any label didn't have any light on it. So so you know, so I will be willing to say it may not have been four roses, but the fact that my grandmother was a distributor and we had four roses glasses, shot glasses, four roses, everything. I'm wondering if, if that was it, and I certainly you know, recently the comeback of four roses. as we as we all know, it's been huge. 17:38 So that's been kind of a bright spot in my eyes for my girlfriend drinks. Nice. Well, we'll talk about that later. 17:47 Well, you but the bottom line is there was there was a bourbon and the 90s that brought you you know, to where you are now and what after you had that taste? What were you 18:00 seeking out in the store and at the bar you and I've talked before a little bit I love grain. 18:07 I love a little candy corn. You know, I love a little caramel. And 18:14 I just I love the just the front end when as soon as it like hits my lips. It's just it's just delicious. And all of a sudden you know what? I started like smoking cigars. And the cigar became a great thing with the bourbon. This even makes it taste better. And cigar so especially you know, especially not an overpowering cigars, so just a lighter, medium bodied cigar. But that's that's kind of how it all got started. 18:42 They didn't even have the sin over here. It was starting to lead you down. 18:46 Well, yes. And you know, meeting friends early didn't help any 18:51 life. So I remember I remember walking down Lynchburg with you and like every 19:00 fifth person someone would stop. Oh shit. There's Jim cantorial tornado coming, you know, is there a hurricane coming? You know, everybody like they would see you and they would be a little afraid of what was commented? what's what's the strangest thing someone has said to you in public? 19:18 Can you sign my breast? 19:22 That's a new one. Fred is Amanda for that to you yet? Yeah. I'm just like, No, I can't. So yeah, I don't do body parts or dollar bills. I don't do face the dollar. So those are the two things that I will I won't sign but everything else is pretty much fair game. 19:41 Related equipment. An answer for that? You were not expecting I wouldn't know. I was. 19:48 I was I was expecting, you know, something. A little bit more weather related versus finding 19:56 the snowflake for me. Yeah. Okay. I'll get on that. 20:00 Do You Do you ever get like annoyed that people have you associated with 20:09 basically disasters? Because that's all you do. You mean you chase disasters for a living? Yeah. So when I did when we were working with MBC, which was just wonderful, I love that relationship with NBC, especially with NBC Sports. Because I got to do the Olympics. I got to do the Winter Classic, Super Bowls. It was just so it it was like being a part of a team, like a sports team. You know? 20:34 They they ran that show like you You had a role. It was an we treated everything like an event and it was really amazing. We rehearsed ad nauseum. We timed it out. I mean, it was really great TV. I I love working for NBC Sports. Wow. And I would do it again in a minute. But 20:56 you know, to to go and do some of those at the 21:00 high end events and be able to be either part of the show in even the littlest of ways with guys like doc Emmerich. And 21:11 you know, Bob Kostis and Al Michaels, who has coined me Dr. Do. They presented me at the London Olympics one time with the Doctor Doom hat? You know, because Al's kind of got an als kind of a closet meteorologist. When he goes out. He tells me when he goes out golfing with his buddies, they asked him about the weather. What's it going to do with? What do I need to dress for today? Of course, Medallia in Southern California. I 21:38 was like, 21:40 Well, yeah, of course they're asking you that it's an easy answer. But that's it was just great working with them. But But I don't know maybe because I just show up in some of the worst weather they've asked me to go out and 21:56 cover hurricanes floods, about done 98 tropical 22:00 systems as I like to call it, because they be the dependent depression and landfall, a tropical storm or hurricane. And 22:08 now I never say I want to get to 100. But it's inevitable, right? I mean, we know we're obviously always going to have hurricanes and tropical storms, but it just I, I like to put myself in the position of some of the worst whether they're all different to get like a, like a high doing that, like you have an opportunity to use. Yeah, I do. I mean, especially when I was when I was a kid. You know, I started The Weather Channel at 22. So, you know, 22:32 by about age 32 when I when I got out there, and this lady came up to me and writes will beach when I was covering hurricane death, she goes, You know what, Jim? I can see her too. She looked petrified. But she walked up to me through a bunch of people. And I said, Ma'am, can I help you somebody and she goes, I just wanted to tell you, you know, we know it's going to get bad here, but I just wanted you to know that we're glad that you're here to take us 23:00 through it. Wow. It was a really interesting moment in my life, especially as a meteorologist because all of a sudden, it wasn't about the swashbuckling through a storm anymore. It was more of a god, you know, I, I got purpose here. And I got it. I had a way to communicate with these people, get them out of harm's way, and really help. 23:24 And that's what that's I never forgot that moment because that was really the turning point. So Jim, I grew up in Oklahoma, and you know, we had NATO's all the time and we lived I lived through many many tornadoes and 23:39 Gary England, oh, it's someone like yeah, we would we would watch News Channel Nine and he, you know, we felt like he saved our life, you know, or we felt you know, he we knew to get covered. Gary was talking about it. And, you know, 23:54 out here in Louisville, Kentucky. I feel like they start getting all panicky if there's, you know, 24:00 One cumulus cloud and the air is there a you know are there's are there like some meteorologists who just have have the chops some who are just a little bit more panicky. I mean, you're brave and you go into anything, but I feel like some of them, you know, I will be honestly, there's probably things that 24:20 none of us should be in. Frankly. 24:24 It's your job to mission as a meteorologist to relay the message, to get people out of harm's way and to not panic yourself. Because if you if that is your 24:37 that's what they see in you. They're not going to listen to you. Okay, there. There needs to be a sense of calm, there needs to be a sense of control over going through this. It's not going to last forever. Most people will make it through it. Sadly, some will not. That is just the way of the world when it comes to a strong tornado. 24:58 We don't I mean, we hit 25:00 That we, as meteorologists, we love the tornadoes that are way out in the open plains. They are over, you know, pasture land that hasn't been farmed yet. That doesn't bother anybody. They don't take out any buildings. They don't hurt anybody. those are those are the beautiful ones to admire from a distance. But the ones that start coming through town you start seeing it debris, shield and cloud come up and you start seeing pieces of building and metal flying all around you know, your your your heart drops your stomach a little bit because you know, now you're in an area where there's population when you start seeing power flashes. 25:38 You know, you know that somebody's in harm's way hopefully everybody got out of that but you know, there's a chance and we're about to interesting enough. I mean, I don't know when this is going to play the podcast we're doing here but we're about to enter a period of really daily tornadoes. In Tornado Alley, traditional Tornado Alley Fred where you are from 26:00 It's going to get it's going to get really busy starting Friday out there. And it's going to last through at least the end of the month. 26:07 And that's 26:09 you know, it's it's such a somber feeling cuz I know I mean, growing up in an area where people died, you know from from a tornado and then you know, that's happened here in Kentucky and Indiana as well. It's just right. You know, I think a lot of people just look at the TV and see you all as like personalities, but you really, 26:27 you really do feel vested in, in the people's lives out there. It's that's not just talking. You know, 26:34 what's really interesting is, you know, I've worked at the weather channel for 33 plus years, and I've never really considered it a day that I have to go to work. Oh, yeah. Is it hard to get up at 315 in the morning, you bet. But it's hard for me to get up at 9am. So 26:52 so but but the fact that I this is a service, this is always going to be a service at the end of the day. 27:01 And that's what makes it great. 27:03 And never gets old that way. That's how I look. And when you come home when you sell it when you're celebrating for like a job well done, like, you know, finding a storm cloud or finding, you know, a pocket of 27:17 you know that saving someone's life, you know, the weather channel, what do you drink, and when you get home to celebrate, or at a bar, 27:25 the first thing I do is 27:28 if he's if he's getting up at 315, he's probably going to bed around. 27:33 I'm going to be asking you guys, I mean, a lot of times there's not celebration. I mean, it's you're coming back, you're literally dragon coming to the door. Because you're working long hours, you've witnessed hundreds of people that have gone through death and destruction. They've lost everything that they're that they own, that they know. You, 27:52 you're out there. Again, like I told you, it's your mission to tell the stories to let the rest of the country know what's happened here and get these people 28:00 as much help as they can get. So when you come home, there's a little PTSD. All right, you gotta deal with this. You gotta you gotta let it go. And I like to go up to my lake house in Lake Blue Ridge, Georgia. I love it. The water the mountains, I grew up in Appalachia. I love it. Being in the south, it's just a southern extended the same mountain chant I grew up on and you can let everything go there. And after that, you can sit back and you can say, Okay, what did I do? Good. What did I do bad? How could I improved upon what I've done? Who Who else could I have helped What else could I have said before the event that may have helped people? Those are the kind of things that you know, sitting out by the fire with 28:45 a little bit of will it's more McKenna 28:50 or speaking French language now. Yeah. So you know, now I know he's like, I know he likes these. I've seen his I follow them on Instagram and when I see Fred 29:00 Yo picture of these, you know, these bottles I'm like, Oh man, this is perfect. I'm right on board because if Fred likes it, it's got to be good. 29:08 Well, I'll tell you like, you know, I can feel that emotion, you know, coming from you. And I just got to tell you, you know, 29:17 yeah, it on mission in your life, you know what I'm yeah, it's right, you know, 29:23 very different but it's like, you know, 29:26 there's got to be pockets of what you do though, where you do find a moment to celebrate. I mean, because you you and your colleagues have found storms and save people's lives. You know, and there might have been one or two or you know, some so you get moments to celebrate or is it always a feeling of like you want you want to know in the moment to celebrate let me give you an example. So the other day yesterday, actually, in the morning, I go in, and in the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma puts out all sorts of for 30:00 Cass, and one of the things they put out are severe weather outlooks from day four through eight. 30:07 And what they'll do is if something needs to a certain probability, they will color in these different areas where severe weather may strike. So I'm looking at their new day four through eight. And I'm like, Holy smoke. Day 4567, and eight are all colored in. I've never seen that before. They must have done that before. No, actually, I don't think they have. So I get on Twitter and I send them a tweet and ask them if they've ever done that before. And sure, and so I started saying it on the air. You know, Hey, guys, I actually think is the first time that that the Storm Prediction Center has an outlook that day four through eight. And it was it just turned out to be that it was it was the first time that they've done that. So you know, what that does for me, is okay, he he he's passionate about the weather. He's alive. 31:00 into his craft to be able to recognize that after they God knows how many outlets that they put out here over the years I mean that was kind of a cool moment for me okay so if that if that's if that's a way to celebrate then then so be it yesterday I just remembered that 31:18 we could find as many small celebrations that drink as we want I mean it's true and in fact is you know Kenny and I you know this is since this is what we do for a living you know, we we just celebrate celebrating so we were looking for something to tell us what do so 31:36 that's a celebrate to day four through eight from SBC. Those guys do a wonderful job. And you know, that's the other thing to a lot of people don't realize you see me on the air. You don't realize how many people are behind the scenes of the Weather Channel. How many meteorologists that converse with how many people are in my ear like Greg diamond, he can't talk. You know, this is you know, Oklahoma City just got 1.5 inches of rain in the last 20 minutes. 32:00 Boom is a great stat for me, I throw it on the air. You know, great Twitter followers like Ryan, Molly and Eric Blake from the hurricane party. It's endless. It's endless, which is why I like Twitter. It's kind of our weather, weather enterprise home. 32:19 But just wonderful, wonderful people wonderful information, information, wonderful knowledge gathering from all these people and friendly, you probably see that you probably see that from comments on G probably see this, you know, I've seen you with with old timers that have have been through the business. You know, you you sit there and you spend a few moments with him and it may not be on Twitter, but it's actually in real life sitting next to him talking. And you kind of pick up a little something. Yeah. And it just it just helps the whole cause right at the end of the day so 32:50 and Kenny I would say like, you know, 32:53 the the weather industry is is relatively new in terms of like, you know, the American you know, scene 33:00 But I would say Jim would probably be on the Mount Rushmore of other professionals that's, you know, in and you know, our colleagues 33:11 have hair. 33:14 That's gonna be a new one. Yeah, I'm interested to see that how they do that. Just the various they get the sand actually at the sand down the heads, they can't chisel them out, you know, 33:23 the wind in the rain, I'll do that. That'll do it. It just means you're going to get your cranium better to be a better composite. 33:31 But, you know, you know, 33:33 Jim, you've also you've got some other interests. You're a big fan of cars. And you got you got some stuff there behind you. Tell us tell us about the wall behind you there all the cool Well, what's what's interesting about this stuff behind is I'm a big Yankee fan. Okay, and the NHL ray which the dragster is you see behind me there. 33:50 They actually the Yankee sponsored one of their couple of their cars and yeah, you can see those stragglers, let me see my let's go up a little bit. There. 34:00 Yeah. So you got that going on back back in the day in terms of NASCAR. 34:07 I was a big bottle Labonte fan, Bobby kind of reached out to me and I wouldn't watch him when the 2000 season 34:15 with his crew at Joe Gibbs racing, I mean, that was awesome. 34:19 But they're probably using any sport that's more impacted by the weather than racecar driving. I mean, you can't, you can't unless you're you know, driving an IndyCar it's going to be heavily impacted certainly by by the weather. I mean, ever how they tuned the engine. Obviously, with slicks, you're not driving around a wet track, even a couple of drops of rain, makes that slippery track even slippery or so. There's all sorts of things that certainly impact especially NASCAR. Now, I I see the footballs behind and you talk about sports being impacted by weather. And I know this is really old news, but I think a lot of our listeners 35:00 are probably football fans was the deflate gate was that was that a hoax? Was that is that 35:07 could could you realize so here's the deal even though I'm from New England 35:14 I am actually a huge Packers fan because we went up into the story on you know, Green Bay playing Green Bay and this is before they made the new warmed up fields at Soldier Field and Lambo back in the day in the winter up there was like playing on summit. Okay, when you took a hit you it was like taking a hit on pavement. That's what it was like it okay. And there were there weren't these specialty pads and these warmers these these guys were out there saying players today are soft. Their budget was these 35:47 little little worlds getting a little soft, but that's beside the point. 35:52 But the point is, is that I we went up there to Green Bay, and I'll never forget this guy's name is red daddy. 36:00 He was equipment manager. And he right when we walked in he was so friendly and so wonderful. He took us right into the equipment room. He started handing out sweats socks and hats because it was cold the story we're going to do it was cold because you may need a few of these extra layers and just kind of being around Green Bay for the whole four days was incredible. I'm walking through the you know 36:26 to far as getting taped up in the in the tape room or wherever it is the prep room but to go out and do practice and he looks over at me goes hey, you're that you're that you're that weather guy right? Sure you love 36:41 me is this is the I'm what I'm thinking myself Holy smokes this frickin brett farr. And so I'm like, What do I say to that? So I look back at him. And I say You know what? Hey, you're that 36:54 you're that what that the quarterback guy. So he just laughed and it's just what but it was just so damn 37:00 Down to Earth. There was nothing pretentious. It was just this wonderful town that owns this wonderful team with a tremendous winning tradition. How could you not be green Bay's Pat Green Bay Packers fan? Unless you're a Vikings fan? I get it. But the really and the first game we went to, here I am down on the field. And it's freezing rain is my flight gets canceled. Okay, from from, from Minneapolis to to Green Bay. I'm like, Oh, no. So I will draw. I'm like, screw it. I'm driving. So I'm driving through an ice storm. I finally make it there. It's the fourth quarter. 37:36 They they tie up the game. The Packers tie up the game. And then you remember the Antonio Freeman catch off his helmet? Yeah, yeah. Okay, I was on the sidelines. And 37:46 it was just unbelievable that the passion of the fans that just ever the nobody left and it's Dude, it's 35 degrees, freezing rain. It's brutal out there. And so now it's an overtime for this game. And so I never forget 38:00 Never forget 38:02 to cover story. So deflate gate was 38:10 you've probably heard of finishing beer using whiskey barrels, but a Michigan distillery is doing the opposite. They're using beer barrels to finish their whiskey. New Holland spirits claims to be the first distillery to stout a whiskey. The folks at Rock house whiskey club heard that claim and had to visit the banks of Lake Michigan to check it out. It all began when New Holland brewing launched in 97. Their Dragon's milk beer is America's number one selling bourbon barrel aged out in 2005. 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Does that the right 39:58 let's let's stay a little bit on the 40:00 Some some weird kind of questions like, I have friends who tell me that their knees hurt and that thunderstorm coming. Is that real? Yeah, the pressure changes can affect people kind of cranks up the Arthritis a little bit. 40:14 Sometimes the humidity sometimes the moisture in the air, the cold, damp. 40:19 Yeah, I totally believe it. You know, I don't think there's anything it's one of these things for the candidates. It's not super scientific. I don't think there's a cut rule on it. It is because of the because everybody's body is different. They're affected differently. I mean, one guy's low pressure may not be another guys or gals. All right. It's different. But it's it's definitely there. I've heard it enough to say we've got the evidence. We got the circumstantial evidence. That's very interesting. In American whiskey we are. 40:50 We are read as the same problem he drinks something you can feel it in is nice and nice. 40:55 Especially when I fall down the stairs 40:59 when we 41:00 When we look at like American whiskey we are very much you know, the majority of the distillers are a lot of them are using like kind of climate control but there are some who who are not. 41:12 And it comes up a lot about you know, is climate change going to have an impact on American whiskey and really you know, I think the verdict SAP but the one thing that we're facing a lot of right now in Kentucky is the rain and and like constant flooding, you know, right. So here's what I'm going to say to that. 41:33 We grow a lot of corn. In this country, the Corn Belt is very well known, you know, from the Midwest up through the, you know, across the Great Lakes and into the High Plains. 41:46 They've gotten soak this year, they're going to get soaked over the next couple of days. So that's certainly delays corn. 41:54 But if you let's just say that we warm the planet by two degrees, and the 42:00 Now we open up all these growth areas and Canada 42:05 so not you so now you extend your growth area up and Canada 42:10 you know they did, I think will always be able to grow corn is my total will grow it somewhere will get it from somewhere. Does does like increased water impact a kind of a microclimate of an area because what we're seeing is we're seeing the waters rise around like distilleries like the rivers are getting higher, the lakes are getting higher. Yeah, how will that impact like warehouses and stuff like on a kind of a like a man, that's my biggest concern is, you know, when you look at a warmer atmosphere, you can hold more water molecules, right. And it's the same physics that are squeezing them out. But if you get more squeeze out, you're going to squeeze out more and so it's raining harder. And it really riffing the find these just prolific rainfall events, double digit rainfall 43:00 totals, you know, and ask the folks at Houston they got Houston we got a problem okay because they get these things all the time now. 43:09 So imagine being a city versus you know, farmland where you can take certainly a little bit more water but that is the problem it's raining harder. That is not good because it's raining at rates that the soil can absorb the moisture and so we're also it runs off rich fertile soil and so you changing the landscape you're changing the fertility of the soil, and that's a big deal 43:31 at that, that's something also we have to keep an eye on for sure. There's also maybe a concern like right now the the wide oak forest of the eastern part of the United States seems to be fine, but if this rain keeps up, you know, it's it's surely going to get down to the roots of a lot of those white oak trees. You know, 43:50 it's interesting the the the white folks seem to be doing okay at the moment. 43:57 What I've noticed though, are the red Oh, 44:00 are very susceptible to drought and heat and cold. They're very finicky. There's a lot of rock in the middle. There's a lot of broken limbs, they just don't look healthy. Especially with more water. For example, blares, Ville, Georgia got 44:22 100 inches of rain last year, which is unprecedented. I'm going to be interested to see as we go through the next few years, what impact that has on the Oaks, I actually have, you know, a property where I took down a bunch of red oaks because they were a threat to to homestead. And I couldn't believe what I saw in there, me and my buddy when we cut this tree down, we're like, holy smiley, the whole middle of this rotted, it was gonna fall Anyway, I'm like, thank God, we took that down. So now I'm looking for other red oaks that may need to come down because of the same problem. So there's something going on. 45:00 With the oak and yes, Fred, do 45:04 you know animals and plants know, or had a hint of what's happening before we do as humans? I think that's possible. I really do. So when you look at the last season, the red oak tree now, when you look at Red Oak versus white oak, here's a little kind of a fun like bourbon historical fact, the distillers actually figured out like red oak, that kind of stuff happened to red oak, and it wouldn't retain water when I turned them into barrels. And so that's one of the big reasons why the majority of the barrels are made from carcass album, you know, species of white oak, but yeah, yeah, but 45:39 red oak. Is though, is the red oak has always been the weaker species. Yeah. Yeah, 45:45 Jim, I've got a kind of question for you to when we're talking about, you know, the weather paint, the weather changes and everything shifting. And Fred might be able to kind of talk about this too, because, you know, living here in Kentucky, we hear all the time that Oh yeah, this is the best climate for 46:00 been the cold winters, the warm summers, however, the past two or three winters here and been pretty mild. You know, we've had maybe one school closure two inches of snow. And that's it. I mean, we're not talking, you know, weeks upon weeks of like severe cold weather. Are you seeing any kind of like climate changes or shifting that's happening, at least in our part of the country where we could expect this sort of happening for years to come that could even affect future stocks? 46:33 I mean, guys, there's no question the last 30 years or so, which is it you know, about viable climate record? We've seen warming, especially in the Arctic regions. 46:46 There's no you know, we've measured that the same instruments of measure that warming, so it's definitely there. What's interesting though, is people need to realize that it's not just warm when we 47:00 When you get an overall warming and other things are going on, it can lead to other extremes. In other words, how many record warm February's and marches that we had, and then all of a sudden to snap into a cold blast in April and record lows. So it's these kind of zigzagging really extreme undulations of the jet stream that we haven't quite figured out. Is that is that something because of now what is used to be so much ice over the Arctic? more dark areas that are absorbing heat and maybe changing the overall jet stream? There's there's a lot of speculation here. There's just a lot of stuff we don't know. All right. 47:42 Is this a short term trend? Can the earth correct itself? are humans playing a part? I certainly think you know, with the amount of you're talking about what 7 billion 47:52 probably yes to all the above. Yeah, quite a few billion people out there, you know, certainly impacting things. I do hate that. All of this gets pulled 48:00 Assize because I think if we looked at it from a purely scientific perspective, we could analyze it a little better. But what happens is everything gets politicized and get one side going for the other. And then one side denies it. The other side fights back. It just I feel like we're, you know, the climate in conversation is that a disservice due to political it's very sad because the, the ends of the spectrum, the deniers and the in the alarmists are the loudest, okay? 48:32 It's the majority in the middle that are willing to listen and do something and be good stewards of their planet that are kind of open to all you know, hey, okay, I listened to you. I listen to you. You know what, yeah, maybe I could recycle better. Maybe I can drive an electric car. You know, people that genuinely want to be good stewards of the planet. I think that really needs to be. 48:55 I agree. And don't you think in this wonderful 49:00 world that we live in with so much ingenuity that we will figure out stuff and look at look at Tesla, you know, looking at 49:09 Elon Musk and Tesla, just a great idea. But sometimes with solutions come problem, what do you do with the batteries? You know, 49:19 when the cars are dead, you know, that's a lot of that's a big chunk of waste right there. You know, right now, when we looked over the oceans, I was reading something the other day we have, especially over the Pacific, the pump, the plastic gyres, now four times the size of France, whether that's true or false, I'm just telling you, I read it, that's a big deal. Okay, we can't have that kind of plastic over the ocean. We need to fix that. That is not being a good steward to your planet, and boat in before we worry about these other things. We need to fix that. We need to we need to get a handle on that. And then we can start dealing with the other stuff because that's what humans do. We figure stuff out 50:00 Now, this is a real that's a really great segue into a moment when you and I actually picked out a barrel together. 50:09 How we figured something out so that I can't use the hundred year old drill. Is that where you're going with this? So let me paint the picture for for the audience. This is because it's we're at the barbecue competition and it's the party and 50:28 we're with stormy Warren and a couple other folks course. You know, stormy has his own Sirius XM, you know, station. And we are great guy. Yeah. Also also a cowboy. You know, go pokes. 50:46 You gotta throw it in there, don't you? Yeah, it's right. Go, folks. So we, you know, I'm with the assistant master distiller Chris Fletcher. And, you know, he's given us a tour, and it 51:00 Say, Chris, let's, let's take some barrels. And he's like, Well, you know, we don't really do that, you know, as Chris, let's take some barrels. It's me It's 51:12 seriously Kenny, you gotta go back here. I mean, you know, Fred, well, he's literally drilling this guy. Yeah. All right. And I in the way that he got it done was Fred literally going back and telling stories on the stories from this distiller he was kind of one upping the distiller almost every story that unless like, Who is this guy? This is 51:39 I mean, he just knows everything about bourbon and the history of jack daniels. I'm like, this is unbelievable. So he couldn't say no to friend. Anyway, go ahead, Fred. I sorry, I I No, no, and I gotta tell you, I don't like I don't like doing that. And then never. It's never like super 52:00 intentional. But, you know, the these these brands, these distilleries, they just they have their like marketing spiel and they're like their templates, right? And I just like, you know, when they say something like, you know, we were the first sour mash or something like that I'm gonna be like, well, actually in 1818, you know, 52:23 and it's not their fault. It's just, it's it's marketing, but I know dude, I'm telling you, you had to be there because I'm just like, Who is this? 52:34 He knows everything. Like, this is unbelievable. Like where you 52:40 agree, like he's been a dick as he knows everything. It wasn't like hesitation. It was kind of like, hold on a second. I mean, just off the top of his head. And he would just come out with these incredibly beautiful stories, like only Fred can tell, you know, and it's just like, whoo. I want to hear what he has to say. So 53:00 distiller could not say no when it came to open anyway go ahead we didn't understand go barrel go we were 53:09 we got the chance to crack open some barrels and then it came down to like well which barrels we want to go to? And I said well let's go you know let's let's let's find the ones that have the best age on them. And as we went into the one of the warehouse I don't recall the warehouse but it was you could tell was it was paring down it was a little skinnier. There weren't as many barrels in there and so it was obviously one that they were pulling for their single barrel program. So this was an allocated single barrel warehouse, whatever warehouse that might have been, and he comes up with this fucking drill. 53:45 Will it will it and all these other distilleries have like a real drill? You know, jack daniels with this like hand crank drill, with like I was the one from who's the original distiller for jack 54:00 Daniels? Well, are they 54:03 with a narrow screen or limit loud Dan call? 54:10 100 years old, let's just put it that way. It was a I mean, seriously, it was all I mean, maybe had like two years old probably what do you think it was old? I can't, it did look like something that they would have had American pickers kind of thing. It would have been on the set of Deadwood. It was that old. And they come in here and it's got like this, this handle where you kind of you hold it, and then you crank it over here. And the drill bit the drill but actually looks like it's like somebody forged it with a hammer. I mean, the drill it looks like ancient. So like eight so as old as it was, they could have at least replace a drill, but I don't think they did. Anyway, so it gets in there. And he's drilling. The damn thing just disappears. 55:00 He, he loses the truth in there, like in the in the barrel barrel. Yes. So I'm cranking this thing think about an old crank. And I'm holding cranking it and all of a sudden it just pops out of the drill. I'm like, Oh, it's stuck in the barrel. It's stuck in the barrel. And of course I'm you know, I'm not the laughingstock. Well, we did. We were all laughing but you were also 55:25 stormy did try to drill and Kyle tried to drill a little bit too. Well, you were the only one who had any kind of muscle. I mean, if you take a look at Jim That boy is rip. You know, he's got the biceps. He's got the deltoid. Okay, so the true story here is that stormy and Kyle were too drunk the drill 55:48 that's really where the story but go ahead pick it up. And I was here just playing catch up at this point. 55:54 me he really had the up to it, but so sorry. So that one, that drill didn't work. 56:00 gap. And lo and behold, jack daniels didn't have just one like 1895 drill. They had two drills from 1895. And increase comes marching up with this, this second drill, but this one even looks older. You could tell it they haven't been using. It's got dust on it, and the bit is even more were down. Yeah. 56:23 You're absolutely right, sir. And he gets in. Yeah, Jim's going along. And that won't get stuck in there. So, yeah, 56:31 but so yeah, so Yo, jack daniels two artifacts. That's what we're really good part though. Where we're drinking it got in we're finally got in. And then we start drinking when there were like, how many barrels of wind up tapping we end up tapping like five better three, right? I remember five. Well, okay. And we and actually, Jim, I don't know if you know this, but the barrel that we like the most. They actually bought look for a charity that I support. The Kentucky brain injury Alliance. I could 57:00 The Brain Injury alliance in Kentucky and in the home ride foundation for for vets. So they end up selling it. 57:09 So since we've just beaten up jack daniels a little bit, no, not really just there to tell everybody what happened once we got a sip 57:19 of either the first or second barrel and and it looks at you, Fred and he said, Fred, what would you get this? Or maybe it was storming you said I can't remember who said it, but yeah, no, I definitely said it was like mid 90s or something. I thought it was 9292 57:38 good memory. But it was it was like an incredible complicated whiskey. I've got a bottle of it in here in the office somewhere. But it is I still you know, jack daniels gets gets a bad rap for, you know, for just kind of being in every day like mixer with Coke. But you know, that's what pays the bills. The fact is, I 58:00 They have some incredible barrels in there. And if if you can get a single if you can drink straight from the jack daniels barrels, and I'd put that whiskey up against anything and Kentucky, there's a lot of great whiskey in those warehouses. You know, what's really interesting? Is it for people who haven't been to jack daniels. 58:19 I think the weather actually helps them. Because it's almost like a little tropical rain forest back there. I mean, it's just so humid. You know, you can't help but think whatever this whiskey is sitting in is not going to pick up whatever is in that barrel. Take a part of it. And that's where the magic happens. Right. Yeah. I guess a question for you about humidity in general. I mean, what's that actually doing? Do you think to barrels? I mean, Ryan was who couldn't be on the show tonight. He's one of our other co host. He was talking to like barometric pressure, like, does this humidity help with something like that? Well, you know, it's sad. You mentioned 59:00 barometric pressure because I got a buddy. His name is Paul mentor. 59:04 He is a rum distiller in Key West Florida. First first legal rum. And he 59:13 basically plays that barometric pressure. 59:17 And that's when he distills is wrong with the pressure drops, so he uses the pressure as a part of his game. I think that's really, really interesting. 59:29 But certainly, you know, I don't know how that works in terms of pressure, but I know humidity. Certainly when you add moisture to wood, it swells. 59:40 It opens up the wood. So maybe it brings out more the flavor of the wood into the bourbon 59:47 or the whiskey. Who knows? Well, maybe maybe when you retire from the weather channel, you could go and take a side gig at some of these distilleries and kind of just do more research. I think that whether barrels I think that is simply brilliant. I love that idea. You know, can 1:00:00 I was actually about to say that you know, I'll take 5% that's fine 1:00:05 I think we need to go at this together guys. 1:00:08 We're a team here come on you know Kenny does bottles on whiskey so you know that's there is that pretty impressive right there? Yeah, yeah he's there they're making a go at it it's called the pursuit series and now he's going to send you a few bottles and that right Kenny? twist mom we can make it happen 1:00:26 So Jim, man, I gotta tell you 1:00:30 the just the bourbon world. It it does need a face and whether you know we need we need someone who can be the bourbon face and the weather world. Are you up for it? willing to take that channel chat channel challenge, you know as I kind of get a little bit older and you know all the young kids start taking over in the in the weather world. 1:00:56 Maybe it's time to maybe it's time to switch guns to bourbon. Let's do it. 1:01:00 first things I have to tell you it's been it's been a real pleasure. You know, just being your friend but also having you on. And you know, 1:01:10 cheers to you my friend and everything that you do for for America. Absolutely. And you know, I know we'll be more than happy to be your agent and you know make sure you we talked to the right distilleries for you will make that happen well guys if after we play this and and and the weather channel looks at it and says you can't Tory promoting liquor on on a podcast. That's we don't think we're going to breach your contract. I mean, need you guys. So well happens. here's the here's the good news is that spirits advertise a lot. And you can just spend that as saying like, Well, actually, I got a line over here. You know, they may want to advertise. Oh, contracts good. I was about to say I was like, this is your opportunity right now to say like, what's your go to because all of a sudden the contracts going to start rolling in? Yeah. Well, we're going to hold off on that. 1:02:03 Put together kind of a magic case. And something will arrive in the mail and we'll we'll see what happens. Right. And I know Fred certainly been trying to get me to try some different things. 1:02:13 And they're good there. When a package comes in the mail for Fred, it's like, whew, we need to go here. You know, 1:02:20 and but you need to do from now on, send me the package and tell me what you're sending me before you put it out on social media. Because once it goes out on social media, then you can't get it anymore. You know, I need to get McKenna right now. Because of you. You know how hard it is to get McKenna right now, America fact he kills all of us. I mean, no, ill will feed people. 1:02:48 Thank you, brother. Thanks, guys. Cheers, brother. So my suddenly Yeah, man. Thank you, Jim. Thank you so much for coming on the show today. You know, Fred, as well for for coming on and making sure that you know, able to bring 1:03:00 Jim, because I think we've got a lot of great information in regards of not only just Jim's past and his history, his family kind of having a connection to the distributing business as well. And really what, you know, I guess how whiskies making an impact in your life now too, as well. So it's fantastic just to know that that kind of personal side with you, and before we kind of close off, you know, Jim, I want you to just give an opportunity to let people know like how they can follow you on social media and how they can find you. Just in that regard, as well, guys, I mean, here's how I run my social media at Jim kantor's all business, all weather on Twitter. 1:03:38 Facebook gets all those those tweets at you and Ken Tory on on Instagram is more like, Who is this guy outside of weather, you know, what does he do? Where does he go? Who's he hang out with? You know, what's what's going on with these kids, you know, with Fragile X syndrome. The Parkinson's that my ex wife is dealing with 1:04:00 So you know, those kind of things that this the other storms in my life, you'll find out and I'll tell everyone right now, Jim is an amazing man, and amazing man. And you can see a little bit of that on Instagram. And I hope you all go check it out. Thanks, Brett. I appreciate that. I'm just a man and I appreciate being that guy. So if other people can find it, find a little laugh through through my Instagram or Twitter, Facebook, whatever, enjoy it, enjoy it. Absolutely. And we'll make sure to put that in our show notes for anybody able to go and quickly link to it and be able to follow you as well. Then make sure you also follow bourbon pursuit Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and if you like the show, help support the show patreon. com and if you like what you hear, make sure you submit any sort of suggestions we love hate mail. We love fan mail, whatever it is team at bourbon pursuit.com. So with that, Jim Fred, thanks again for joining today. And we will see everybody next week. Cheers next time.

Craft Beer Storm
Craft Brew News # 8 - Pabst and Trillium Accusations!

Craft Beer Storm

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 14:01


Craft Beer News – 11/30/18MillerCoors, Pabst settle lawsuit over brewing contract•MillerCoors and Pabst Brewing settled a lawsuit Wednesday in which Pabst claimed the bigger brewer lied about its ability to continue brewing Pabst's beers to put that company out of business.•"We have reached an amicable settlement in the case and are pleased to resolve all outstanding issues with Pabst," MillerCoors said in a statement. Settlement details were not disclosed.•Since 1999, Chicago-based MillerCoors has made and shipped nearly all of Pabst's beers, which include Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Milwaukee, Lone Star and Schlitz. Pabst's lawyers argued in the company's 2016 lawsuit that MillerCoors worried that Pabst would cut into its market share and devised a plan to stop brewing for the smaller competitor. MillerCoors' attorneys called Pabst's claim a conspiracy theory and said the company was simply deciding what makes economic sense.•The agreement between MillerCoors and Pabst, which was founded in Milwaukee in 1844 but is now headquartered in Los Angeles, expires in 2020 but provides for two possible five-year extensions. The companies disagreed on how the extensions were to be negotiated: MillerCoors argued it had sole discretion to determine whether it can continue brewing for Pabst, whereas Pabst said the companies must work "in good faith" to find a solution if Pabst wanted to extend the agreement but MillerCoors lacked capacity.•However, Pabst said internal documents from MillerCoors showed the company was worried about competition from Pabst and went as far as hiring a consultant to find a way to get out of the brewing agreement.•Pabst needs 4 million to 4.5 million barrels brewed annually and claims MillerCoors is its only option. Pabst's lawsuit sought more than $400 million in damages and a court order for MillerCoors to honor its contract.•MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch, which have the biggest U.S. market share at 24.8 percent and 41.6 percent, respectively, have been losing business to smaller independent brewers, imports, and wine and spirits in recent years, according to the Brewers Association, a U.S.-based trade group. Overall U.S. beer sales have declined, with shipments down from 213.1 million barrels in 2008 to 204.2 million in 2017, according to the association.Trillium Labor Practices, Brewing Methods QuestionedMassachusetts craft beer maker Trillium Brewing Company’s labor practices and brewing methods are under scrutiny after accusations were lodged last week by a self-described former employee in an online beer forum.According to the former employee, who used the name “Abagofit” in a Beer Advocate forum, Trillium required its retail employees to reapply for jobs that they already held prior to last month’s opening of the company’s new brewery, taproom and restaurant in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. The ex-worker wrote that the base compensation for employees who had worked for more than three years at the brewery was cut from $8 an hour to $5 an hour to “work the exact same job across the street.”“We apologize that this has caused any of our employees, customers or friends to doubt, in any way, the integrity of Trillium or their ongoing support of us,” the company said. “We are fortunate that we’ve assembled such a talented team and remain committed to brewing exceptional beer that we can share with our family, friends, and customers.”Since the issues were raised last week, customers have left scathing comments on social media posts advertising new release beers priced at as much as $22.20 a 4-pack. One commenter shared a photoshopped label of Trillium’s “Cutting Tiles” double IPA with the name changed to “Cutting Wages.”Staff pay wasn’t the only issue raised in the Beer Advocate forum. The former employee also accused Trillium of cutting corners in the brewing process, including pouring tequila into kegs of a beer and promoting the beer as being barrel-aged to consumers. The commenter also claimed that management instructed workers to lie to customers about the beer’s origins and later tell consumers that the tequila flavor was “brewers magic.”“They straight up dumped tequila into the kegs,” the commenter wrote. “I’m no lawyer, but I know that is illegal.”Trillium has yet to address those allegations.People Moves: Ex-New Belgium Brewmaster Joins Melvin’s BoardMelvin Brewing Adds Peter Bouckaert to BoardFormer New Belgium brewmaster Peter Bouckaert has joined Wyoming-based Melvin Brewing’s board of directors, according to Forbes.Bouckaert — who left New Belgium after more than two decades to join Purpose Brewing and Cellars last May — told the outlet that he approached Melvin founder Jeremy Tofte at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival to discuss the company’s growth and to learn about its response to allegations that an employee had groped a server at another brewery in Bellingham, Washington, earlier this year. That employee — who was suspended, sent to sexual harassment training and given drug addiction treatment — is no longer with the company.Bouckaert’s addition to Melvin’s board follows the exit of sales director Ted Whitney, who departed the fast-growing Wyoming craft brewery for a similar sales role with Nug, a California-based cannabis company that sells edibles, flowers, concentrates, seeds and more.As US Beer Shipments Decline, Off-Premise Sales Remain FlatShipments of domestically brewed beer are down about 2.9 percent, according to the Beer Institute, but year-to-date volume sales at off-premise retailers are still basically flat.Dwindling sales of domestic premium beers drove much of the declines, as volume sales of those products were down 5 percent during the period.Picking up some of that lost volume were imported beers. Despite modest growth for the craft category as a whole, volume sales for some of the country’s largest craft breweries – including New Belgium, Gambrinus, Craft Brew Alliance and Deschutes – were all in decline during the period.Nevertheless, other top-ranked craft beer companies are bucking category-wide trends. Founders Brewing, Stone Brewing, Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective, Firestone Walker, Dogfish Head and New Glarus Brewing were all up double-digits.Among craft beer styles, IPAs are still the largest product type in the category, with dollar sales up 12.8 percent.Sales of craft golden ales and “other pale lagers” are also still on the rise – both categories were up 13.5 percent and 52.9 percent, albeit on smaller volume bases.Stories courtesy of Brewbound (https://www.brewbound.com/) and CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. 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Hopped-Up Gaming: East
Ep 256 - Garbage Bag of Beer - 11/12/2018

Hopped-Up Gaming: East

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 126:19


Grab your favourite bag of beer and put on your headphones, it's time for a podcast! This week on the show, The HUGE Crew talks about The Souls Games for the 57th week in a row, Taako's Correspondence School of Wizardry, Cantrips, & Other Magics, more Red Dead Redemption 2, Magic The Gathering, Evan’s Arnold movie project, and more! There’s also as how topic about travel games and what does The HUGE Crew play while on vacation! As always keep sending questions to hoppedupeast@gmail.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Old Milwaukee by Pabst Brewing Company and Budweiser by Anheuser-Busch.

Hopped-Up Gaming: East
Ep 256 - Garbage Bag of Beer - 11/12/2018

Hopped-Up Gaming: East

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 126:19


Grab your favourite bag of beer and put on your headphones, it's time for a podcast! This week on the show, The HUGE Crew talks about The Souls Games for the 57th week in a row, Taako's Correspondence School of Wizardry, Cantrips, & Other Magics, more Red Dead Redemption 2, Magic The Gathering, Evan’s Arnold movie project, and more! There’s also as how topic about travel games and what does The HUGE Crew play while on vacation! As always keep sending questions to hoppedupeast@gmail.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Old Milwaukee by Pabst Brewing Company and Budweiser by Anheuser-Busch.

Songwise
Episode Three: Old Milwaukee with John Elliott

Songwise

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018


This was a tough one, not going to lie and why would I? I’m not running for a seat on the Supreme Court. Burn. Political. On this episode of Songwise I attempt to write a song about not drinking, that sounds like a drinking song. I make it almost all the way through before I had to call in the big guns - and John Elliott is a bazooka of songwriting. He has been writing and recording and touring his songs around the country for a decade. He is one of the most talented songwriters I know of and I just so happen to have his cell phone number. What a world! He was a wealth of inspiration and so kind to help out on the song “Old Milwaukee”. As always, you can find the show on Instagram @hisongwise, all of the songs can be found on the bandcamp page. And for the love of Scott Bakula, check out John Elliott on tour. You won’t regret it.

Pickled Eggs & Cold Beer
Episode 12: Old Milwaukee with Eli Wentz

Pickled Eggs & Cold Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 109:40


First brewed in 1849 by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, today’s beer, remained with Schlitz until 1982 when it was acquired by Stroh Brewing of Detroit, who in turn managed it until 2000 when it was acquired by that little giant of breweries, Pabst. Today representing itself with World War II-style pin-up girls on their cans, this beer is perhaps best known for being shilled by the fiction, but hormone-provoking, Swedish bikini team. This is a beer that Will Ferrell loves so much he filmed free, unscripted ads for them focused on the Quad-Cities region of Iowa and Illinois (Davenport, Betterdorf, Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline - don’t worry, we had to look it up too – and why are there five cities?). This is the beer that Consumer Reports described as the best mass-marketed beer based on the evaluation by 17 beer scholars (including several with PhDs in fermentation science) from a slate of 69 beers. Today, on Pickled Eggs & Cold Beer, we’re talking about the only beer I regularly buy in a drug store. Today, folks, we’re talking about Old Milwaukee. http://www.pickledeggsandcoldbeer.com

Conversations with Carole Caine
Episode 34: Adam Levin from Old Milwaukee

Conversations with Carole Caine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 38:16


Adam Levin loves Milwaukee and he started a Facebook Page titled "Old Milwaukee" and in it he highlights some fascinating facts and the rich tradition here. Check it out.

Cookies: A Basketball Podcast
Air Bud, Old Milwaukee: Cookies 86

Cookies: A Basketball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 76:56


NBA's unwatchable Lottery reveal (7:10), Phoenix snatches the top pick (12:42), Knicks' options at #9 (18:02), Doncic versus Ayton (20:53), Houston finds an opening against Golden State (28:19), Durant mutates the Warriors' DNA (33:32), Boston strangles the decrepit Cavs (48:11), if DeRozan's ass is getting shipped out (101:22) and Air Bud blows into Milwaukee (1:11:20). 

South Texas Trainwreck
episode 19.5 Naugahyde Pinwheel

South Texas Trainwreck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 68:41


An addendum to the previous episode, Hutch and Adam never ended episode 19 properly, but not ready to do episode 20. The guys are joined by Val and special guest Sarah Desjean at Adam's house. Hutch, Val and Sarah show off their sex items from Adult Megaplex. Adam gives a shout out to Dallas Moore, and Sarah reviews the Thelma and the sleaze/Craig Brown band shows in s.a and austin. S.T.T gives their condolences for Erin Popovich, Coach Pop's Wife. Adam once again gives very inaccurate scenarios involving the Old Milwaukee commercial guys and Avenged Sevenfold. Hutch pulls up some old memories of T.V themes on the 80's and 90's, including old nickelodeon shows. Special Guest: Sarah Desjean Music by Stelt

Flyover States Podcast
Ep #37 - -Stephanie Feld.

Flyover States Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 92:28


Flyover States Podcast Ep. # 37—Stephanie Feld Recorded 01/16/2018 FSP Studio My guest for this episode was Stephanie Feld. She is the founder of Be The Change. An organization that uses volunteer efforts to help clean trash and litter from our community. Old Milwaukee was consumed and laughs were had. Thanks for listening. Scott For all info on Be The Change go to facebook.com/bethechangefreeport Instagram —@grimefighta To email the show for questions or booking contact Flyoverstatespod@gmail.com Soundcloud @flyoverstatespod Itunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flyov…d1205811786?mt=2 Intro Song- Superman—Goldfinger Outro song- Man In The Mirror—Michael Jackson

Flyover States Podcast
EP #36 - -Ethan Fiene

Flyover States Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 95:30


Flyover States Podcast Ep. # 36—Ethan Fiene Recorded 01/10/2018 FSP Studio My guest for this episode was Ethan Fiene. He is the owner of Stateline Solar. A local green energy company specializing in the installation of solar panels. We talked about work stuff, HS football, Platteville, hunting, and some fun stories. Old Milwaukee was consumed and laughs were had. Thanks for listening. Scott For all info on Stateline Solar go to: www.StatelineSolar.net To email the show for questions or booking contact Flyoverstatespod@gmail.com Soundcloud @flyoverstatespod Itunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flyov…d1205811786?mt=2 Intro Song- Hard Working’ Man—Brooks and Dunn Outro song- Bloody Sunrise—Wayland

Bumming with Bobcat
Grab a Beer for the New Year

Bumming with Bobcat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 29:04


2018 is here, so let's have a beer! We are celebrating a new year with an old classic on this weeks edition of Bumming with Bobcat, as Old Milwaukee has been named the bumwinebob.com beer of the week!Did you survive the holiday season? What are your resolutions for 2018? We are going back to our roots in 2018! Bring on the bum wine and come on down!For the first time ever, we crowned co-champions in the bWb NFL Pick'Em league as The Stalkers and Kyle both tied for first place!Remember to check out the Bumming with Bobcat Merch Store on TeePublic for some great deals on classic bWb t-shirts along with other great designs from the TeePublic community! Are koozies more your thing? Order some bWb brown bag specials! Head to shop.bumwinebob.com and order the final set of 2017 bWb brown bag specials for only $8! All that and MORE featured on this weeks episode! Grab a drink and give it a listen. Cheers!

Flyover States Podcast
EP #35--Nick Friend and Adam White

Flyover States Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 82:27


Flyover States Podcast Ep. # 35—Nick Friend, Adam White Recorded 12/26/2017 FSP Studio My guests for episode 35 is Nick Friend and Adam White. This episode is an example of why I started a podcast. I have so many friends who live far away and this gives us a chance to sit down with no distractions and talk. Nick lives in Tennessee and Adam is just a busy dude. Old Milwaukee was consumed (annoyingly) and laughs were had. Thanks for listening. Scott To email the show for questions or booking contact Flyoverstatespod@gmail.com Soundcloud @flyoverstatespod Itunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flyov…d1205811786?mt=2 Intro Song- Santa Anna Winds—The Mascot Theory Outro song- A good mechanic is hard to find—The Pimps

Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast
Episode 47: Festivus Series (1) KRAMPUS

Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 81:30


The first episode of our holiday Festivus Series is Krampus, Michael Dougherty's 2015 horror film featuring the evil shadow of St. Nicholas. On the 'cast we discuss Adam Scott's sweaters, Old Milwaukee beer, Black Christmas' domination of the Christmas horror genre, and even get into Dougherty's other film Trick 'r Treat a little bit!

On The Record
Episode 76 - Live from the Shops Of Grand Avenue

On The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 57:22


In accordance with the 11th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Record recorded a special live episode of our On The Record podcast at The Underground Collaborative, a wonderful 120-seat venue in the basement of The Shops Of Grand Avenue. We were joined by a tremendous trio of guests. Comedian, promoter, and Milwaukee Comedy Festival co-producer Kaitlin McCarthy led things off, followed by Tim Higgins, a veteran improviser and co-star of Old Milwaukee's popular "Pass Me A Beer" ads that have been seen by millions of people. Spud Butler, frontman of The Blue Mooners, played us out with some fanny-focused compositions in a rare solo performance. Between the bits, beer-passing, and butt songs, it was a weird, wild, and unhinged show for the ages.

Tuscaloosa Vineyard Community Church
Ecclesiastes: Fish Eggs, Old Milwaukee & Dukes of Hazzard

Tuscaloosa Vineyard Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2015 37:07


What is it that we are to give our lives to if everything is meaningless?  Why does it feel like life is just one big treadmill?  These are the kinds of questions that Solomon is asking in Ecclesiastes.  This book study takes the complexities and knots of life and unravels them by the beauty and tenderness of Jesus and the gospel.  

Hopped-Up Gaming: East
Ep 75 - Grim Superman - 04/27/2015

Hopped-Up Gaming: East

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2015 76:37


Do you bleed? Hopefully you aren’t! But if you are, go get a band-aid and disinfect that cut! Once you’ve stopped bleeding all over the place, why don’t you have a sit and listen to this week’s HUGE podcast? We’ve got Ben, Matt, Evan, and Dylan all gathered here to talk about stuff! Topics of interest: Grand Theft Auto V, Pyromancy, Pancake, and buying stuff we already own! There’s also a show topic about how we manage and contextualize expectations! It should be interesting to listen to! Also! Go check out our new show: X-COMMITTEE. It’s actually great and you can find out more about it here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/x-committee/id979571952?mt=2 As always keep sending questions in to hoppedupeast@gmail.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Old Milwaukee

Hopped-Up Gaming: East
Ep 75 - Grim Superman - 04/27/2015

Hopped-Up Gaming: East

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2015 76:37


Do you bleed? Hopefully you aren’t! But if you are, go get a band-aid and disinfect that cut! Once you’ve stopped bleeding all over the place, why don’t you have a sit and listen to this week’s HUGE podcast? We’ve got Ben, Matt, Evan, and Dylan all gathered here to talk about stuff! Topics of interest: Grand Theft Auto V, Pyromancy, Pancake, and buying stuff we already own! There’s also a show topic about how we manage and contextualize expectations! It should be interesting to listen to! Also! Go check out our new show: X-COMMITTEE. It’s actually great and you can find out more about it here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/x-committee/id979571952?mt=2 As always keep sending questions in to hoppedupeast@gmail.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Old Milwaukee

Talking Reckless (A Gaming Podcast)
ManaTank Podcast 1/19/2015

Talking Reckless (A Gaming Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2015 125:15


Rise and shine with the ManaTank podcast as we discuss Evolve, D4, Halo 5 and getting down and dirty with cans of Old Milwaukee. If you think that we are totally rad and happen to be the best video game podcast in the land, show us some love and rate us on iTunes! Or if … Continue reading ManaTank Podcast 1/19/2015 →

Business Rockstars
3/18/14 John Cochran CEO Ole Smoky

Business Rockstars

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2014 82:52


John Cochran is Chief Executive Officer of Ole Smoky where he brings extensive experience in the beverage business. John comes to Ole Smoky from AquaHydrate Inc., where he was CEO and a member of its Board of Directors for the past sixteen months.Before being named CEO of the Southern California-based water brand in January 2012, Mr. Cochran was CEO of the Pabst Brewing Company, the largest American owned beer company in the United States. In his capacity as CEO, Mr. Cochran oversaw the 30+ brands in the Pabst Brewing Company portfolio including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star, Colt 45, and Old Milwaukee.Based in Los Angeles and a Co-Founder of 3 companies: Jet Luxury Resorts, JetLuxInc and TriWorth. Steve Aylsworth is a key leader of the executive team. Always the optimist, Mr. Aylsworth brings an unbelievable enthusiastic and positive attitude to his organizations. His sales and management experience has helped shape Jet Luxury Resorts to be a leader in the hospitality industry. So how did Steve do it? How did he fund such an expensive endeavour! FInd out today! In addition to his current projects Jet Luxury Resorts and JetLuxInc which service to hotel industry, Steve is still a Partner of TriWorth Solutions and was formerly a key executive at JobPlex serving as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Western Region.Geoff Margolis is an Entrepreneur with 40+ years in invention, patent creation, product development,complex problem solving and large scale product commercialization.With a passion for health related products, my career spans the sectors of food, wine, cacao, medical devices and renewal energy. I have 25+ patents to date, and bring a unique blend of deep scientific knowledge and hands-on manufacturing to invention and commercialization of new products.Paul Miller from Go Fit Foods also joins the mentoring session as well. Exceptional senior leader with more than 25 years' experience elevating custom bakery, food & beverage, and consumer-packaged goods companies to top-notch sales and profit results. Proven ability to launch new products, develop cutting-edge sales and marketing strategies. Expertise in revitalizing organizations and transforming businesses, quickly achieving revenue growth. Possess advanced skills in broker and distributor relations, national account management, trade shows, financial management, client relations, brand management, and strategic business plans. Widely recognized as a dedicated leader, noteworthy communicator, and powerful negotiator.

Business Rockstars
#384 John Cochran (Ole Smoky)

Business Rockstars

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2013 83:23


Tom Larkin is the co-founder and CEO of Social Rebate. Tom was previously Principal, Portfolio Manager for Transamerica Investment Management. Prior to starting Social Rebate, Tom was the youngest partner at Transamerica, earning the Principal designation at 26. During his career, he has examined, modeled, and invested in several thousand companies. Tom co-managed two top-performing small cap portfolios, and was the lead analyst for over a third of the economic sectors covered in the company. He has been involved with entrepreneurial pursuits for the last 6 years. he graduated from Duke University with a BA in Economics in 2003Ben Stewart is the co-founder and CTO of Social Rebate. Ben has an extensive background in web development and design for several large-scale e-commerce focused companies. Ben began his career as Director of Development for Out of Pocket Films at Sony Pictures before transitioning to his tenure at DDC Internet. As the Head of Creative Media and Web Development for DDC Internet, Ben managed and oversaw the creation of a number of sites focused in cosmetic surgery and medical devices while also coordinating all video production and marketing campaigns. He is originally from Atlanta and studied Film and English at CSU Long Beach.John Cochran is Chief Executive Officer of Ole Smoky where he brings extensive experience in the beverage business. John comes to Ole Smoky from AquaHydrate Inc., where he was CEO and a member of its Board of Directors for the past sixteen months. Before being named CEO of the Southern California-based water brand in January 2012, Mr. Cochran was CEO of the Pabst Brewing Company, the largest American owned beer company in the United States. In his capacity as CEO, Mr. Cochran oversaw the 30+ brands in the Pabst Brewing Company portfolio including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star, Colt 45, and Old Milwaukee.

Business Rockstars
#349 John Cochran (Ole Smoky)

Business Rockstars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2013 83:33


November 4th 2013 (Business Rockstars) - Is it bad if your company pivots? How do you get your friends to go viral for you? Are you balancing your business and family time? Ken shares his advice to these questions and much more! Ken's first guest John Cochran is Chief Executive Officer of Ole Smoky, where he brings extensive experience in the beverage business. In his capacity as CEO of Pabst Brewing Company, Mr. Cochran oversaw the 30+ brand portfolios, including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star, Colt 45, and Old Milwaukee. He is now making the transition from CEO to starting up his own Moonshine business (Ole Smoky). He explains the dramatic differences between CEO and starting from scratch again. Ben Stewart and Tom Larkin from Social Rebate stop by and share their story. Social Rebate is an innovative e-commerce solution that converts customers' purchases into highly credible Social Media marketing. Through Social Rebate, companies can hire their customers to share their brand across Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn and earn cash off their purchase based on the traffic that they bring the company.

All Y'all
Episode 2: Vanilla Ice Heck Yeah

All Y'all

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2013 10:30


The All Y'all Podcast documents life in the Deep South - namely, in and around Shreveport, Louisiana - with breath smelling like Old Milwaukee and a pocket full of buffalo head nickels.

Basic Brewing Radio
05-03-12 Really Old Milwaukee

Basic Brewing Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 46:10


Kevin Cullen and Paul Mech of Discovery World in Milwaukee, Wisconsin tell us about their program to bring ancient brewing recipes back to life.

Whiskey N’ Waterbeds
Whiskey N’ Waterbeds Episode #0037

Whiskey N’ Waterbeds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2009 118:06


Slipping on their favorite wrestling tights and gear, Whiskey Brian and Joey F*ckup go head-to-head in chug-a-thon of Old Milwaukee and Four Max. As both come out the victor with a fresh beer buzz, they shower up and get ready to embark on their biggest podcast yet. Coasting thru the streets of Roanoke on their […]

Beer School
Dad's Beer

Beer School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2007 77:21


Dad's Beer The brands that my father and his friends used to drink were Hamm's, Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Olympia and Old Milwaukee. There were great marketing campaigns that went with these beers making them memorable even today. However these beers are little more then a brand names made in somewhere in America (like Irwindale, CA). We couldn't verify that the original recipes were being used. Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: Hamm's, PBR, Oly, and Old Mil. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Be sure to visit Toronado in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 08/27/2007. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc.