Beer & Nonsense
Join Christian & Thad as they enjoy cold brews, good friends, and nonsense weekly!
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STUBER MADNESS: FINAL FOUR of BEERS
03/24/2023
STUBER MADNESS: FINAL FOUR of BEERS
Christian & Thad are back with assistant brewers Uncle Dave & Justin Eby (co-owner/brewer at Ebrewing Co.). They sit at for Stuber vs Stuber. DJ vs Casey. The brothers Stuber pick 2 beers each off their tap list in a Final Four of Craft Beers. They score the beers with a modified BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) scoring. Crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast. Because YOU are the real winner. You can try these beers at Hop Station and give us your opinion by clicking here . Click here for our sponsors: . CHEERS!
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St. Paddy’s Day Shenanigans
03/17/2023
St. Paddy’s Day Shenanigans
Christian & Thad jump into Hop Station for some shenanigans on St. Paddy’s Day with Uncle Dave & Justin Eby (E Brewing Co. co-owner/brewer). We give you some St. Pat’s history and Irish beer that you should get. You learn with us. Crack a cold Guinness, Sit back & enjoy the podcast. At you can link with our social medias and all of our sponsors. Slainte
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15 Fun Fact’s About Beer
03/10/2023
15 Fun Fact’s About Beer
Christian & Thad look at an article from Order.Beer about 15 Fun Facts about beer. Some we knew some surprised us. You can find out where you can swim in a beer filled swimming pool. Crack a cold one, Sit back & Enjoy the podcast. Link with sponsors and all things mBR at CHEERS!
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Zombie nonsense
03/03/2023
Zombie nonsense
Christian & Thad are at the LBC (Lakeville Brew Crew) for some nonsense. Zombies to be exact. We have some beers and talk what we would do to survive a zombie apocalypse. We will be coming back for for movies. Crack a cold one, sit back in your shelter and enjoy the podcast. visit us and all sponsors at CHEERS!
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Just the Beers - Lakeville Brew Crew
02/17/2023
Just the Beers - Lakeville Brew Crew
Christian & Thad, with assistant brewer The sample Just the Beers at Lakeville Brew Crew (Lakeville, IN). Owner/Brewer Duncan tells us about the beer process, names, and as always a little about the ganga. The beer program has been flipped at the LBC. So, sit back crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Find all things mBR and links to our sponsors at CHEERS!
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Drinking Games
02/10/2023
Drinking Games
Christian & Thad turn back the clock and talk about drinking games. College drinking games and games that you like to play when you are drinking. So, sit back, crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Don’t forget to link with all things mBR and our sponsors at CHEERS!
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Winter Fest is Coming
01/27/2023
Winter Fest is Coming
Christian & Thad feel fancy at the mansion. They visit Ryan at Studebaker Brewing Co. to talk about two up coming winter brew festivals. First, Indy’s Brewers Guild & Studebaker’s Winter Brew Fest. As you would expect they had issue staying on topic. Christian also asks about the best movie they have seen recently. Thanks Again to our sponsors Studebaker Brewing Co., South Bend Brew Werks, E Brewing Co. & Niles Brewing Co. Find them and all things mBR at CHEERS!
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The GOOD, The BAD, & The OUTSTANDING
01/13/2023
The GOOD, The BAD, & The OUTSTANDING
Christian & Thad are talking about the state of beer in their home state, Indiana. They talk about the good that came from this past year. The bad that fell upon the Indiana beer community & finally what is coming to the Hoosier state. It’s OUTSTANDING. They have some ideas for future podcast and ask for your help. Let the guy’s know what you want to hear on the podcast. You can do that by DM’ing them on social media pages or email. or One stop shop for all things mBR at THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: E Brewing Co., Studebaker Brewing Co, South Bend Brew Werk, & Niles Brewing Co. CHEERS!
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Cheers to a New Year
01/06/2023
Cheers to a New Year
Christian & Thad bring in the new year. They do their annual check in of 2023 craft beer trends and beer goals. Christian shares a secret for only your ears. We would like to thanks our sponsors for 2023 Nile Brewing Co., South Bend Brew Werks, Studebaker Brewing Co., & E Brewing Co. you all make this podcast possible. Link with our sponsors and ALL mBR content at Crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast. CHEERS!
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Christmas Trivia with Uncle Dave & Cousin Danny
12/23/2022
Christmas Trivia with Uncle Dave & Cousin Danny
HAPPY CHRISTMAS BREWCREW! Cousin Danny, from Alaska, is in town and Christian & Thad bring the tradition of Cousin Dannys Christmas special back. This year it’s a completion of Christmas Trivia. Christian is the host and the others play for a beer prize. We also share four beers and tell you all about them. The beers were two from Alaska, one from Texas and one from Germany. Play along and see how you do or sit back crack a cold one and enjoy the podcast. Let us know if you beat the contestants. Drop us a message at or at / Our beloved sponsors make this podcast possible. E Brewing Co. / South Bend Brew Werks / Niles Brewing Co. / Studebaker Brewing Co. CHEERS!
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Merry Christmas Beers
12/16/2022
Merry Christmas Beers
Christian, Thad & UNCLE DAVE. Head back up to Niles Brewing Co. to celebrate the holidays. They exchange their advent beers and have a little bottle share. Hear about their favorite Christmas memories , movies, and beers. Link with our sponsors Niles Brewing Co./South Bend Brew Werks/E Brewing Co./ Studebaker Brewing Co. at HAPPY HOLIDAYS & CHEERS!
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I Heard You Were Talking Sh*@ about Niles Brewing Co.
12/09/2022
I Heard You Were Talking Sh*@ about Niles Brewing Co.
Brandon (owner/brewer at Niles Brewing Co.) heard someone was talking sh*@ about Niles Brewing Co. Well you hav to listen to see what happened. We (Christian, Thad & Uncle Dave) discuss happenings at Niles Brewing Co. like their 2nd Year Anniversary, social district, theme nights and the beer… ooooohhhh, the beer. We break down three new stouts. Root Beer Float, Neapolitan, Vini Fudge, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Listen to our reviews and find out who our favorite all time wrestling tag team is. SHOUT OUT to our sponsors: South Bend Brew Werks, Studebaker Brewing Co., E Brewing Co. & Niles Brewing Co. Find ALL mBR content and access to EVERY Podcast at CHEERS!
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Westwind Brewing Co. with Aaron West
12/02/2022
Westwind Brewing Co. with Aaron West
Christian & Thad zoom over to Plum St. in Elkhart to talk to owner/brewer Aaron West about Westwind Brewing. We talk beer, food, Varsity Brews Podcast & Batman. There was more but we were drinking… Anyway, crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast. Link with our sponsors and ALL things mBR at CHEERS!
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A Day with Dave at Ruhe 152
11/25/2022
A Day with Dave at Ruhe 152
Christian & Thad embrace the pace and head to Nappanee, IN to Ruhe Brewing Co. / Ruhe 152 ()and talk with head brewer Dave. The guy’s spend a day with Dave. They talk and taste Dave’s beer, Ruhe spirts, barrel aging, Ruhe food and tattoos. Have you ever heard anything more craft then that? Crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast. Hit up our sponsors E Brewing, Studebaker Brewing Co., & South Bend Brew Werks by clicking their logo on the web at CHEERS!
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Fall & Winter It’s Beer Season
11/20/2022
Fall & Winter It’s Beer Season
Christian & Thad were hanging out with the Okayest Husbands’ Podcast at their sponsor the LBC (Lakeville Brew Crew). The guys talk about their favorite beer season Fall & Winter. Crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast! Link with of our sponsors E Brewing Co., Studebaker Brewing Co. & South Bend Brew Werks by clicking their logo at CHEERS!
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150 EPISODES BABY
11/09/2022
150 EPISODES BABY
Christian & Thad celebrate the 150th episode of Beer & nonsense Podcast. They do that with South Bend Brew Werks owner/brewer Steve Lowe & Studebaker Brewing Co. brewer Ryan Withorn at SBBW. We talk about how their breweries have changed in the last 150 weeks and what’s new with mBR. Crack a cold on, sit back & enjoy the podcast. Check out the podcast sponsors South Bend Brew Werks, Studebaker Brewing Co. & E Brewing Co. at CHEERS!
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Lakeville Brew Crew with Duncan
11/04/2022
Lakeville Brew Crew with Duncan
Christian & Thad head 9 miles south of South Bend to the LBC (Lakeville Brew Crew - Lavelville, IN). They talk with Duncan owner/brewer of the LBC. This is not the first time Duncan has joined us but it is the first time we recognize him as the brewer. Find out all you need to know about the brewery and if Duncan believes man has been to the moon. Link with our sponsors E Brewing, South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. by clicking their logos at CHEERS!
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10 Questions About Beer with Uncle Dave & Cousin Danny
10/28/2022
10 Questions About Beer with Uncle Dave & Cousin Danny
Christian & Thad found a tall table at Hop Station Craft Bar and set up the podcast equipment when Uncle Dave & Cousin Danny walked in. Danny stops in after getting married and on way to run the Chicago Marathon. They found an article () “Top 10 questions people ask about beer”. We answer said questions…probably not well. You be the judge. Hit us up at CLICK on our sponsors logo to connect with their “WWW”. Thanks E Brewing, South Bend Brew Werks, & Studebaker Brewing Co. CHEERS!
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THEIR BACK the South Bend Roller Derby
10/21/2022
THEIR BACK the South Bend Roller Derby
Christian & Thad are hanging out at Hop Station Craft Bar and ran into the ladies from South Bend Roller Derby team. Christian asks for a new derby name. If you don’t remember it, they remind you. Find out what’s new and how to stay in touch with the Roller Derby Team. Now just sit back, crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Link with sponsors and EVERYTHING mBR at CHEERS!
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A Day at Brew at the Zoo
10/14/2022
A Day at Brew at the Zoo
Christian & Thad sit down the day before the Brew at the Zoo Festival & Fundraiser with the staff from Potawatomi Zoo. Then we switch gears and talk to people at the zoo. The guys catch up with reps from Metazoa Brewing Co., Silver Harbor Brewing Co. & Niles Brewing Co.. Then the guys find the patrons of the fest and do Rapid Reviews with the patrons of the fest. Crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Thanks to E Brewing Co., South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. for making the show possible. Find their links and everything mBR at CHEERS!
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Michiana Festival of Beers with Patrick Mousaw & Frank Squadroni
10/07/2022
Michiana Festival of Beers with Patrick Mousaw & Frank Squadroni
Christian & Thad head over Indiana’s #1 Craft Beer Bar Hop Station to talk about Michiana Festival of Beers with MEGA president Patrick Mousaw & MEAG/MFB board member Frank “the tank” Squadroni. Learn the path MEGA took to getting the festival and what is in store for this years event. CLICK the link for tickets to the 2022 event. Checkout sponsors E Brewing, Studebaker Brewing Co. & South Bend Brew Werks at our webpage CHEERS!
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BEST. EPISODE. EVER. With Juan Constantino
09/23/2022
BEST. EPISODE. EVER. With Juan Constantino
We are Supporting Local with todays episode. South Bend is celebrating BEST. WEEK. EVER., a celebration of the city and it’s six points. Hear Juan Conastantino, executive director at La Casa De Amistad will tell you about their event BEST. WEDNESDAY. EVER. And much much more. Christian proposes how mBR can get involved with future events. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Podcast. Link with sponsors South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. at CHEERS!
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Hop’s & Coaster Drops 2022
09/16/2022
Hop’s & Coaster Drops 2022
Christian & Thad set up the mBR booth at Indiana On Tap event Hop’s & Coaster Drops at Indiana Beach 2022. They tracked down Science Project Brewing (Logansport, IN) brewer and new friend Cody, Jeff from Teays River Brewing & Public House (Lafayette, IN), & two patrons of the fest Anthony Roberts Jr and Lindsey. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Podcast! BIG thanks to sponsors Studebaker Brewing Co. / South Bend Brew Werks / E Brewing Co. Link with all things mBR and the podcast at CHEERS!
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Just the FALL Beers
09/10/2022
Just the FALL Beers
Do you like mBR reviews from social media? How about fall beer flavors? Then this episode is for you. Christian & Thad sample some fall beer and give you their breakdown. They also discuss two articles about fall beer. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Pod! Thanks to sponsors: South Bend Brew Werks/Studebaker Brewing Co./ E Brewing Co, Find links to them at
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The Great Craft Beer Sellout
09/02/2022
The Great Craft Beer Sellout
We have discussed aliens, cryptids, & assholes (like Stephen Foster). This may be the scariest episode of all. Why are the craft beer goliaths selling out to big beer. Here are some of the reasons and why Christian & Thad think they are falling. The passion of the craft beer drink is also changing. Crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Support or sponsors and mBR content at / CHEERS!
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Support Local
08/19/2022
Support Local
Christian & Thad are waiting on lunch at CJ’s Pub. One of the best burgers in the Bend. So, they podcast. Two birds one stone. The talk about reasons to support local beer, food & more. Crack a cold one & enjoy! #SupportLocal #DrinkLocal Support local like our sponsors Studebaker Brewing Co., South Bend Brew Werks & E Brewing Co. Link with us at CHEERS!
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The Mysterious Story of Stephen Foster
08/12/2022
The Mysterious Story of Stephen Foster
Christian tells Thad the mysterious story of Stephen Foster. AKA, Craft Beer Con Man. AKA, The 1% A**hole. AKA, Boogieman of Beer. This guy was head brewer at 12 or more breweries in 10-12 years leaving many bankrupt breweries in his wake. Christian breaks down where the time line of this jerks work and the story is AMAZING. So, sit it back, crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. PLEASE tell us your thoughts about this episode on our social media pages, DM us, or link to it all and email us at Also link to our sponsors: South Bend Brew Werks / Studebaker Brewing Co. / E Brewing Co. CHEERS!
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SUMMER TIME
08/05/2022
SUMMER TIME
Christian & Thad took up a booth at South Bend Brew Werks on a HOT summer day. They tell you about some of their favorite summer time activities. Go visit our sponsors Like Brew Werks, Studebaker Brewing Co. & check out E Brewing Co. at fest all summer around Northern Indiana. Do you want quick access to them and mor mBR? Just go to CHEERS!
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Talking Beer Under the SUN KING
07/30/2022
Talking Beer Under the SUN KING
Christian & Thad and their assistant brewers Uncle Dave & Ryan (brewer; Studebaker Brewing Co.) are at the Friends and fFamily opening for Sun King Brewing Mishawaka. They talk about the growth of the brewing industry in South Bend/Mishawaka area in just the last 10 years. The co-founder Dave Colt, Sun King Brewing joins them and tells you all about the NEW Mishawaka location and more. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Podcast! Check out our sponsors and everything mBR at CHEERS!
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WHALE of a GOOD time at Hop Station
07/22/2022
WHALE of a GOOD time at Hop Station
Host’s Christian & Thad are joined by assistant brewer Frank “The Tank” Squadroni & briefly “Catfish” George Milovich. They bellied up at Hop Station Craft Bar (#1 Craft Beer Bar in Indiana America). The guys talked about the whales of the beer industry. Christian found an article “The 17 Most Sought-After Beers in America” by . Find out how many of the 17 beers the guys have had vs big beer hunter, owner of Hop Station & guest Casey Stuber. So, Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Podcast. Sponsors: / CLICK: CHEERS!
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