Episodes
Tara Nurin is a beer journalist who writes about beer economics and business. Her latest book is “A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse” and it spotlights the massive role of women in the history of beer. We hear Tara’s path to researching, writing and promoting her findings with this book. A fun discussion for all! #womeninbeer #taranurin #pinkbootssociety #terifahrendorf #forbes #NPR #diversity #femalebrewers 
Published 01/23/22
Published 01/23/22
North Carolina’s first all female-owned microbrewery tells a great story of how they made it happen. Co-Owner, Michelle Miniutti, shares all about helping start up Bombshell Beer Company. It’s a true insider’s view of running a hyper-local taproom that’s growing in a crowded market. @lowesfoods #beer-den #hollysprings #beerbusiness #northcarolina
Published 01/16/22
Brew beer, you will! Veteran home brewer John Huber breaks down the art and science of making your own personal batch of beer. Listen-in for an educational and gorgeous journey! It's all part of our dedicated season to the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries. #mash #boil #falsebottom #malting #hops #wort #CO2 #Guinness 
Published 01/06/22
Bart Watson, Chief Economist from the Brewers Association, simplifies and explains the U.S. craft beer market. Bart covers the size of the craft beer market, the impact of COVID, geo-hot spots, popular consumer trends and global shifts influencing the U.S. beer market. #beereconomics #craftbeertrends #bartwatson #brewersassociation #beerCOVID #craftbeersales
Published 12/29/21
Staying financially healthy in the craft beer business is part of the game. CPA and financial advisor, Maria Pearman, shares what brewers need to consider to compete for the long-haul. We’ll draw from her book "Small Brewery Finance: Accounting Principles & Planning for the Craft Brewer". Stay profitable, my friends. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.
Published 12/01/21
Starting a brewery from scratch is no easy task and running one has its challenges. But with the love of beer and determination, it’s an absolute dream for many. Right Brain Brewery’s Founder and Owner, Russell Springsteen tells us why and how he entered the craft beer scene in Northern Michigan's Traverse City. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.
Published 10/24/21
Beer business cometh in Season 5, aptly titled The Craft Beer Inquiries. Here’s a quick montage of the goodness to come. Brewers, economists, hop farmers, cicerones, enthusiasts, home brewers and more!
Published 09/26/21
Being part of the “14-er” club is hard, risky and rewarding work. Aaron Bowles tells tall, but true tales of his summits on 14,000+ foot mountain tops.
Published 10/15/20
Why we prefer wine vs beer — a brief montage of answers to critical questions behind this age-old debate.
Published 08/23/20
He’s a 2020 graduate ... he’s a Mazda enthusiast ... he’s a PILOT! Garrett White explains the ups and downs of learning to fly a plane.
Published 08/03/20
What’s it like to plan a wedding during a global pandemic? Hire Nadia. She’ll walk you through it.
Published 07/19/20
Sometimes long forgotten texts come back bigger and brighter. A beginner’s guitar riff gets pro treatment. A little harp+synthesizer+drums+guitar.
Published 06/27/20
Ski racer “Rad Brad” jumps on board with his buddy to coach high schoolers and his daughters how to master the slopes.
Published 06/27/20
“Rad” Brad Smith tells all of his ski racing hey day while coming full circle to coach his two daughters. 🎿
Published 06/26/20
Dan Oginsky’s story of buying a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan
Published 06/20/20
Family & friends successfully win the auction for a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). Now what? Dan Oginsky’s story about the restoration project of a lifetime. northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan
Published 06/16/20
Gardening is both rewarding and tough work. But what’s a public school teacher doing in the dirt with her students? The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter and her quest to get kids to appreciate why gardening is more than it appears.
Published 06/01/20
The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter, a public school teacher, as she attempts to teach life to her students through gardening.
Published 05/30/20
The American novelist Elmore Leonard brings together two sons and their dad to nerd out on his movies and books.
Published 05/23/20
What drives a man to bring his family from France to the Motor City in Michigan? The four-wheeled beast of course! #detroit #france #cars #food #automotive
Published 05/16/20
Published 12/29/19
Brief episode - beginning with the end of an NBA basketball game with my two sons.
Published 12/28/19
Hannah's zeal for the wild and crazy insurance industry. Look out world - here she comes! 
Published 12/15/19
Frogs, frogs and more frogs
Published 07/26/19