Beers and Laughs Podcast

A Podcast Loosely Based On Beer. Join us every week as we try out new craft beers and tell stories about our every day lives. If you would like to join the show, please email [email protected]. www.beersandlaughs.com Please write a review on itunes! We may even give you a free beer for doing so. Unless you write a bad review. No beer for you.

Episode 271: We drink over Google Hangouts with the Burkes 02/06/2021

Episode 270: The Guys Interview Hoptimystic Brewing 12/15/2020

Episode 269: The Guys Interview Flying Dream Brewing 10/15/2020

Episode 269: The Guys Interview Flying Dream Brewing Jacob and Eddie headed to Marlboro, MA to interview the founder of Flying Dreams Brewing. Interview: So on your website’s section “our story” it's basically just Dave Richardsons story…So what are your stories? Says here that Dave has won 35 awards. Does the website get updated every time a new award is won? Can you name all 35 awards? What’s the story behind the name? 2 locations: Worcester and Marlborough, MA. Looks like beer is brewed in Worcester and the taproom in Marboro. What’s the story with the two locations? *potential follow-up: Wormtown used to brew at the Worcester location How did the relationship with Wormtown Brewing begin? Are there any collabs with Wormtown? How have you guys dealt with the new normals amidst this pandemic? What’s your thoughts on the hard seltzer trend? Do you remember drinking your first craft beer? What was the first beer you brewed? What’s your favorite style of beer? What beer do you enjoy brewing the most? *If there was a beer you could brew with no regards to cost, production, or sales, what would it be and why? On collaborations, which brewery was the most fun to brew with? What beer was it? I may be retarded, but how do you pronounce “SYZYGY”? Why? Any shout out to any upcoming future brews It’s been over a year since the news section has been updated? What gives? Nothing going on over here? Yes, this interview is mostly based off your website and whatever google searches we pulled up. Name Style ABV Ratings Avg 9.1 3 4.52 5.2 2 4.44 5.2 1 4.38 8.9 1 4.37 6.9 4 4.33 Topics/Segments: Game - Know your neighbor (local brewery beers, name the brewery) War Castle (Redemption Rock) Shook Ones (Greater Good) Becky Likes The Smell (Bay State Brewing) Buddha’s Juice (Wormtown) Mass Soul (Wachusett) Hoppy Buffalo, DIPA (Milk Room Brewing, Rutland MA) Mass Hole (Wormtown) Famous Celebrities, Are they Marlboro or Worcester Bill Simmons (Marlboro) Jordan Knight (Worcester) Daniel B Wesson (Worcester) Aaron Dulbac (Marlboro - Converge and Bane) Carmella (Worcester - WWE) Marcia Cross (Marlboro - desperate housewives) Dennis Leary (Worcester) LPT from Reddit: (updated 10/1/20) When wearing a tie on a windy day, slip a coin down the inside of the hem to keep the tie from blowing around. When you sign up for anything online, put the website’s name as your middle name. That way when you receive spam/advert emails, you will know who sold your info. Bad Yelp Review - Redemption: Steven B. - Boston, MA (Worcester location) A very small, cozy brewery located next to a restaurant. I recommend the tasting as you will get to keep your sample glass. The samples you get to try will vary from day to day depending on which beers are on tap. Concession IPA- Bitter and hoppy. Unfortunately, I did not find this IPA terribly appealing. Double bock--Caramel and whiskey. Like a barley wine. Nice smooth finish. This was the highlight of the tasting. Cafe session stout--thinner consistency than most stouts. Distinct Coffee complexity. Reminds me of cold brew. It's a refreshing stout. Double Mando DIPA--Strong hoppy flavor with a nice bitterness that lingers in the tongue. Pine note. Thin consistency. Decent DIPA. Park Ave porter--a little malty but not much. But, I found the flavor dull and watery. Satisfactory, but not much going on here. Like most breweries, the brews can be hit or miss. Double Bock alone is worth a visit. Flying Dreams gets a recommendation. came here by accident, meant to go to the Worcester location. I personally was on the hunt for their sour beers but none were on tap so I asked for water while my boyfriend got drinks. There were 4 of us in total here and the girl never came back with my water or to check in on my boyfriend. He finally put his empty glass very obviously forward so he could get another beer and she came. I asked for water again and never got it. I get its a brewery and perhaps I annoyed her by not drinking l, but blatantly ignoring 50% of your customers sucks. it's also in an odd space with lawyers offices. Casey L. - Quincy, MA (Marlborough location) /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/16413956

Episode 268: The Guys enjoy some @hillfarmstead and a collab with @vitaminseabrew and @jwakefieldbeer 09/29/2020

Episode 268: The Guys enjoy some @hillfarmstead and a collab with @vitaminseabrew and @jwakefieldbeer Episode 268: The Guys enjoy some @hillfarmstead and a collab with @vitaminseabrew and @jwakefieldbeer LPT from Reddit: Don’t be afraid to splurge a little bit on a few luxury items from the grocery store that may dissuade you from eating out, and act as a reward for saving money and (probably) eating healthier. (The cost of a meal purchased at the grocery store is on average far cheaper than a similar meal via fast food, takeout, or (especially) delivery. If you can afford it, splurging a little bit on a good steak, or specialty produce at the grocery store may prevent you from eating out as often, so you’ll save money and experience higher quality food compared with a similarly priced meal from a restaurant.) Beer news: Anheuser-Busch Wins the Regulatory Go-Ahead to Acquire Craft Brew Alliance The Department of Justice gave its approval on Friday, Sept. 18 for Anheuser-Busch InBev () to move ahead with its acquisition of Craft Brew Alliance () -- or what Craft Brew calls an "expanded partnership." The deal been in limbo since February, , but has now cleared a major hurdle on the way to closing. The approval is contingent on the two parties' agreement to sell the Hawaiian operations of Kona Brewing to PV Brewing Partners, LLC. Craft Brew Alliance and Anheuser-Busch suggested the divestiture back on June 10 as a way to "expedite the regulatory review process and alleviate potential regulatory concerns." Anheuser-Busch InBev and Craft Brew Alliance will grant PV Brewing Partners a perpetual license to brew and market Kona beer in Hawaii, along with selling it a new brewery with a capacity of 100,000 barrels and other Kona facilities in the state. Anheuser-Busch has owned a 31% stake in Craft Brew since 2016, but the deal will give it 100% ownership, paying $16.50 per share to Craft Brew's shareholders at closing. CBA's shares ended Friday trading up 6% on the news. Anheuser-Busch's Brewers Collective president Marcelo Michaelis said the beverage giant expects the combination "to help fuel the growth of the craft beer category" in the "competitive and dynamic" American beer market. /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/16198925

Episode 267: The Guys Recap A Hike with some @trippinganimals 09/08/2020

Episode 266: We discuss brewery life during COVID while having some Adult Nuggets 08/24/2020

Episode 265: COVID-19 Quad Pod 04/23/2020

Episode 223: @CinemapocalypseNOW gang stops by for @cibrewing and @greatergoodbrew 04/01/2020

Episode 264: Facetiming During the Coronavirus with beers 03/31/2020

Episode 263: South Shore Farmers Brewfest; The Lost Tapes 03/23/2020

Episode 262: Old episode to pass the time during Coronavirus 03/13/2020

Episode 261: Craftmas Hosted By Mike 12/24/2019

Episode 260: Earth Eagle Brewing (Portsmouth, NH) 12/20/2019

Episode 259: Craftmas Hosted By Kez 12/13/2019

Episode 258: South Shore Farmers Brewfest 2020 - Part 1 10/29/2019

Episode 257: Pipe Dream Brewing rolls out the surfing tide 10/15/2019

Episode 256: Live podcast with Willie's Superbrew and Three Piece Suit Football 05/13/2019

Episode 256: Live podcast with Willie's Superbrew and Three Piece Suit Football 0:00 - 10:00 - Welcome to Beers and Laughs Live Talk about the hosting changes and what is to come. Eddie Kelsea - BreweryBabesMA - Get update on what the babes have been up to! Recap the MA beer scene New tap rooms, moves, changes, etc. Superbrew Willie is in the house! Beers: Ginger and LEmon Pomegranate & Acai Mango & Passionfruit **List former live guests that are still available at Maggy’s** Three Piece Suit Football will be joining us later! 10:00 - 30:00 - Willie Superbrew Interview Introduce the team What is Willie Superbrew and why should we care? What made you start with Ginger beer and how has your team evolved into the drinkable flavorful craft beers? What exactly does a goat farmer day to day entail? Beach beers - Whats your favorite beach game? Do you have a favorite beach and if you guys like the beach so much why do you live up here where we get 3 months of beach season at best!? How is it your products are gluten free? What is gluten? Margaret Eby from yahoo lifestyle wrote: how about an alcoholic beverage that's somewhere in between a hard cider, a ginger beer, and a hard seltzer? (Well what do you think it is closest to?) We've committed to donating 3% of our profits to an environmental cause every year, and we want you to help us decide where it goes! - Give tips on charity Hiring positions - sales analyst (eddie) 30:00 - 40:00 - Game (Famous farmer or Famous Willie) Willie Allen (Farmer and ABA player) William Bell Montgomery (Farmer and southern livestock journal founder) William McKinley (25th president) William Avery (farmer and politician) Willie Pickton (Farmer and killer) William Henry Harrison (9th President) William Cale Yarborough (farmer and NASCAR) William Thomas Berry (farmer and REM Drummer) 40:00-45:00 Try Jacob’s Beer 45:00 -60:00 - Three Piece Suit Football Tell us who you are? How did this charity get started? How long have you been involved? How much money and time does it take to get a service dog trained and ready to give to an owner? Are there ever service dogs who don’t like their owners? How do you match wounded veterans with animals? How can we get involved? Where were you on 9/11? 60:00 - 70:00 - Game To Play (Suit or Football) Tell us if the brand we name is for mens suits/clothing or football equipment: Kingsman - Suit Schutt - Football Cramer - Football Acne - Suit Dunhill - Suit Alleson - Football Riess - Suit McDavid - Football /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/9768272

Episode 255: Brett The Dope brings some @FoBeerCo Mind Body Light Sound 04/22/2019

Episode 254: Live Podcast with Stony Creek Brewery and Comedian Lloyd Legacy Sharp 04/05/2019

Episode 254: Live Podcast with Stony Creek Brewery and Comedian Lloyd Legacy Sharp 0:00 - 10:00 - Welcome to Beers and Laughs Live Introduce the podcast again (it’s been a while) Talk about the hosting changes and what is to come. Eddie Kelsea - BreweryBabesMA - Get update on what the babes have been up to! Recap March Craftness Stony Creek is in the house! **List former live guests that are still available at Maggy’s** Comedian Lloyd Legacy Sharp will be joining us later! 10:00 - 30:00 - Stony Creek Interview Introduce Chris What is Stony Creek and why should we care? The taproom looks awesome, from the photos. What can you tell us about the tap room? Do you own a boat and/or know someone with a boat so we can try out the Stony Creek dock? What makes the beer so special? What does the brewery specialize in style wise? Are you more traditional or experimental? Do you have any beer styles that you wish you would brew? You guys are now at Foxwoods? How did this come about and how has this grown the brand? Do you think your brewery might have a gambling problem? I mean a sour stout is definitely what one would call a gamble. How were you able to hire Norm Macdonald as your taproom manager? That must have been expensive? When do you think they will have your photo and bio on the website? Do you think there’s a reason why you haven’t been included yet? Are you ducking the law? You didn’t bring us any sours? I see you have a sour stout and a soured double ipa...I thought we were friends? Tell us about these beers and where people may get them? Lord Hobo - 617 legal issue 30:00 - 40:00 - Would you rather (Kelsea) Would you rather by Kelsea- trust me and let me do the game cause it’ll be beer related and controversial. (YES!) 40:00 - 50:00 - LLoyd Legacy Sharp Tell us who you are? Non Drinker #RespectTheLadies How did you start comedy? What was your absolute least favorite moment in your comedy career? How can we get involved? Wrestling questions: Are you a fan of the “One Man Thrill Ride”? Best Wrestling moment? Top 3 wrestlers? 50:00 - 60:00 - Game To Play (Wrestling) Quiz Which title (other than titles he does not qualify for like womens, NXT, cruiserweight, etc.) has John Cena never held? Intercontinental Championship Who has held the Intercontinental Championship the most times? Chris Jericho (9) Who was the first woman to hold the Intercontinental Championship? Chyna At Wrestlemania XX, who was the guest referee for the famous Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar match, which many consider to be one of the worst matches of all time? Stone Cold Steve Austin Who won the inaugral Money in the Bank match in 2005? (Kane, CM Punk, Edge, Rob Van Dam) On a similar note, who was the first person to cash in their Money in the Bank briefcase and fail to win the title? John Cena (won the match, but by disqualification vs. CM Punk) Who did Stone Cold Steve Austin beat in the finals of the 1996 King of the Ring before coining the term “Austin 3:16?” Jake “The Snake” Roberts The four Royal Rumble matches in the years 1995 through 1998 had only two winners. Name those two men. Shawn Michaels (won ‘95 and ‘96) and Stone Cold Steve Austin (won ‘97 and ‘98) Which celebrity interfered with a steel chair in the “winner take all” “title vs. title” match between John Cena and Seth Rollins at Summerslam 2015? Jon Stewart What is current WWE CEO Vince McMahon’s middle name? Kennedy When the Divas Championship changed its name to the WWE Women’s Championship, who was the first to hold the new title? Charlotte Flair How many different entrance themes has the band Motorhead recorded for Triple H? Three (“The Game,” “King of Kings,” and “Evolution”) What special day in wrestling is it today? Rusev Day /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/9289334

Episode 253: March Craftness 2019 Results 03/19/2019

Episode 252: Selection Sunday on a Monday for March Craftness 2019 02/26/2019

Episode 251: We invade Oak Square Liquors with @massbrewbros and @barrelhousez 02/22/2019

Episode 250: Comedians at Dorchester Brewery Part 1 01/13/2019

Episode 249: Merry Craftmas 2018 - Part 2 12/30/2018

Episode 248: Merry Craftmas 2018 12/17/2018

Episode 247: Live Podcast and Tap Takeover with @BentWaterBrewCo and Comedian @DoctorZachJones 12/11/2018

Episode 247: Live Podcast and Tap Takeover with @BentWaterBrewCo and Comedian @DoctorZachJones 0:00 - 10:00 - Welcome to Beers and Laughs Live Host intros Where the hell has James been?! Recap past few shows From Bent Water Brewing, we have Ryan Nestor Maggy’s has Bent Water on tap all night and we encourage you to drink it Explain the beer options Bent Water has tonight List the raffle prizes and how to get in Bent Water will also be trying a beer that Jacob made so look forward to that. And we have the fun games you all love as well. Ask Jacob about Nashville Other random banter inbetween 10:00 - 35:00 - Welcome Bent Water to the stage / Interview Ryan Nestor, who are you? How did you get started? Where did you get the name? Discuss last time we podcasted with them. It’s been over a year since we last spoke, what have you guys been up to since then? Have you fixed the GPS situation your tap room has? WE ARE THE FIRST BREWERY EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO USE CONCRETE VINTNER TANKS TYPICALLY USED FOR WINE FERMENTATION IN SONOMA. Why haven’t you asked us to do a live podcast in your tap room? Your website says you picked Lynn for the water, what makes the water so damn special? Do they use it to make the pizza? Tito from Salem had a bad yelp review: “Well I finally decided to visit this establishment. Was told that it is a private party and you need to leave. Well if the entire place was rented would not a sign be up advising potential customers that you can purchase anything to go. Very rude about telling me that it is a private GE party. Won't be returning or would advise anyone else to feel disrespected. Have you issued a public apology for the tap room being closed and not giving tito a call personally to tell him? 35:00 - 40:00 - Your Beers in Other Words: Bent Water Lightning sound music - Thunderfunk (IPA) Oyster jewelry - Pearl (Wheat) Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. - G.O.A.T. (Bock Beer) Hot cask - Fire Barrel (Red IPA) Natasha’s partner in crime - Boris (Peanut Butter and Chocolate Porter) Girl’s day off - Lady Vacay (salted blonde ale) 40:00 - 45:00 Try Jacob’s Beer Peeing is allowed during this segment - Pumpkin Saison Jacob and Ted explain the beer Bent Water tries the beer - the group discusses taste, brewing process, etc. Bent Water has no saisons... Bring audience members up to try it Ask guys for advice Remind everyone about buying Bent Water beer and the raffle Thank Bent Water 45:00 - 60:00 Interview Zach Jones Who is Zach Jones? As a “h” Zach, how do you feel about “k” Zacks? As a “J” Jones, how do you feel about “G” Goneses? How come when your name is said on comedy shows everyone in the room says your name back? What’s your beer preference style? What do you remember about the first time you drank beer? How did you get into comedy? What tragedy happened in your life that caused a comedy career to bloom? What’s it like being a Dolphins fan and being associated with Jacob in that regard? What was your favorite room to do comedy, besides this one? Least favorite room? Who are some of your comedic influences? Your Facebook profile says you speak Luxembourgish. Is this true or is it all just a fucking joke to you? Where can people find you? 60:00 - 62:00 Remind people about buying Bent Water and getting in the raffle Ask Zach Jones which Bent Water beer he’s drinking and if he would buy it, hope someone else supplies it or straight up deny it. 62:00 - 75:00 Angel v. Devil Shoulder Q&A Audience asks Jacob questions James is the angel on one shoulder and gives a wholesome answer Zach is the devil on the other shoulder and gives a fucked up answer Jacob answers the question somewhere in between 75:00 - finish Concluding the Show Plugging Bent Water again Thanking Bent Water Plugging any Bent Water events Thank Zach, plug Everyone’s Twitter and insta handles Raffle winner Final thank you to audience /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/7875776

Episode 246: Ted and Jacob discuss Homebrewing while drinking @Buttonwoodscraftbrewing @lordhobobrewing and @goodfire 12/03/2018

Episode 245: Jacob and Eddie discuss Thanksgiving over @eartheaglebrews and @goodfirebrewing 11/19/2018

Episode 244: @JacksAbby live podcast and tap takeover with comedian @ecoreysaunders , special co-host @brewerybabesma 11/13/2018

Episode 243: Live Podcast and Tap Takeover with @MighrtySqrl and comedian @MaylinPavletic 11/05/2018

Episode 243: Live Podcast and Tap Takeover with @MighrtySqrl and comedian @MaylinPavletic 0:00 - 10:00 - Welcome to Beers and Laughs Live Host intros-Guest co-host Ted Pettingell You may remember Ted from our Lord Hobo live podcast, probably our second best! From Mighty Squirrel, we have ... Maggy’s has Mighty Squirrel on tap all night and we encourage you to drink it Explain the beer options Mighty Squirrel has tonight Cloud Candy New England Style India Pale Ale A hazy, deep golden-orange color with aromas of papaya, mango, and starfruit and a smooth and crisp finish. 6.5% ALC/VOL Double Dry-hopped with: Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo Cosmic Distortion Double India Pale Ale Double dry-hopped with 6 lbs per barrel of Galaxy & Mosaic hops, this is our hoppiest IPA ever. It’s a juicy, hazy, dank double IPA with notes of passion fruit, mango, pineapple, starfruit, papaya, and tangerine. 8.0% ALC/VOL Double Dry-hopped with: Galaxy & Mosaic Strawberry Smoovy New England Style India Pale Ale Tropical and vibrant with a smooth and creamy finish. We brew it with flaked oats, strawberries, Madagascar vanilla beans, and lactose sugar, and then we dry-hop it with generous amounts of El Dorado and Mosaic. 7.5% ALC/VOL Brewed with: Strawberry, Vanilla, Lactose Sugar Mango Lassi Sour India Pale Ale A Sour IPA dry-hopped with Ekuanot and Mosaic hops, and fermented with mangoes, peaches, and lactose sugar. 7.0% ALC/VOL Dry-hopped with: Mosaic, Ekuanot Sour Face Berliner Weisse Berliner Weisse fermented with kiwi and raspberry to create a delicately layered sweet, tart, and refreshing beer. 5.0% ALC/VOL Mocha Stout Milk Stout Dark, rich, toasty, and creamy with notes of chocolate and roasted coffee. 6.7% ALC/VOL Malt: 2-Row Pale, Caramel, Black, Chocolate, Roasted Barley Hops: Warrior, Goldings List the raffle prizes and how to get in Maylin Pavletic is also joining us today! She’s a hilarious Boston comic. Mighty Squirrel will also be trying a beer that Jacob and Ted made so look forward to that. And we have the fun games you all love as well. Make fun of James for not being there and how much better and funnier Ted is Other random banter inbetween 10:00 - 35:00 - Welcome Mighty Squirrel to the stage / Interview How did you get started? Where did you get the name? You guys are based in Waltham, Ted is also from Waltham. Tell us something about Waltham that people might not know? Mighty Squirrel is known for being beer for active people, I am not active, can I still drink the beer or do i have to go for a run first? On your website, you state that you use and I quote “pure, delicious water” What makes your water so special? In our previous shows we’ve had some great stories about drunk people in the taproom? Do you have any such stories? Ask about the beers everyone is drinking (and all beers they brought) Whatever happened to the protein beer initiative? How would you rate that marketing/experience? So you guys have a brand new brewery/taproom opening up any minute now? Tell us what people can expect at your taproom and what have you done differently than other tap rooms? Do you know how many different types of squirrels there are? (200) Can you name them all? Make a haiku? We’ll give you 60 seconds to talk about anything you’d like 35:00 - 40:00 - Your Beers in Other Words: Mighty Squirrel Cumulus Sweets - Cloud Candy Planetary Guitar Sound - Cosmic Distortion Tart Mug - Sour Face Round Fruit Collie - Mango Lassi 40:00 - 45:00 Try Jacob’s Beer - Milkshake IPA Peeing is allowed during this segment Jacob and Ted explain the beer Mighty Squirrel tries the beer - the group discusses taste, brewing process, etc. Bring audience members up to try it Ask guys for advice Remind everyone about buying Revival beer and the raffle Thank Mighty Squirrel 45:00 - 50:00 Remind people about buying Mighty Squirrel and getting in the raffle Ask TED which mighty squirrel beer she’s drinking and if she would buy it, hope someone else supplies it or straight up deny it. See if she remembers what her suggestion for the fourth option was. 50:00 - 75:00 Maylin Pavletic What is your relationship to beer? You are one of the few comedians we see at the pick a side stupid show actually drinking. If you could make a beer that you would love what would it taste like? What are three things we should like more than beer? What draws you to comedy? Who is your idol? JJ has done this a few times on the show: break down your perfect 24-hour day Dumb Laws - Which State - talk about election coming up Flamino owners are prohinited from bringing their pet into a barbet shop (Alaska) It’s against the law to honk a car horn at a sandwich shop after 9pm (Arkansas) It is illegal to share your netflix password with others (Tennessee) You can not have more than one alcoholic drink in front of you at one time (hawaii) It is illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory (south dakota) It is illegal to sell your children (Florida) A $50 permit is requires to play soccer in the park on sundays (MA) It is illegal to taunt or insult a police office until he or she asks you to stop (Colorado) It is illegal to use a firearm to fish (Wyoming) IT is illegal to race horses on the highway (RI) 75:00 - finish Concluding the Show Plugging Mighty Squirrel again Plugging any Mighty Squirrel events Thanking TED Everyone’s Twitter and insta handles Thank Ted for co-hosting Raffle winner Final thank you to audience /episode/index/show/apodcastlooselybasedonbeer/id/7438589

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