Hops & Bops Podcast
By Hops & Bops Podcast
Hops & Bops PodcastJan 30, 2022
Hey Arnold | Ep 099 | Arnold Palmer Spiked x The Menzingers
🍹𝘼𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙙
💿 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙀𝙭𝙞𝙡𝙚
🎤 The Menzingers
╰ Joe and Tom are back talking about a couple of Tom’s picks. The album is one of his faves and a pleasant surprise for Joe. It’s the 2019 release from heartland rockers The Menzingers. Their sound blends classic and punk rock and will leave you feeling good throughout the whole listen. Lyrically, they touch upon the ups and downs of a breakup and the ensuing growth. Joe and Tom equate the flow to the 5 stages of grief and enlightens deep discussions. While they fight back tears, they drink Arnold Palmer Spiked, which obviously has a familiar taste but an improved alcoholic spike from past tries. Get comfy for this drop, you won’t regret it.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Hoptical Revolution | Ep. 098 | Blue Point Brewery x O.A.R.
🍺 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣
📍Blue Point Brewing Co. (Patchogue, NY)
💿 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚
🎤 O.A.R.
╰ Joe and Tom are back once again and, this time, are talking about a couple of Joe’s picks. Album-wise, they dig into O.A.R.’s tenth and latest release, which encompasses all of their sounds from their career, such as rock, pop, reggae, and, of course, their college rock sound that put them on the map. All of this jam-packed into just over 30 mins. To drink, they sip on Blue Point’s East Coast IPA, one of their most popular brews. The beer takes the best of what NEIPAs and West Coast IPAs and combines them into an easy-to-drink banger. Take a listen!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Sea Salt | Ep 097 | Stateside Vodka x Joey Harkum
Hole In One | Ep 096 | Thomas Hooker Brewery x Alvvays
Fruit Salad | Ep 095 | Two Roads Brewing x Rex Orange County
🍺 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙅𝙖𝙢
📍Two Roads Brewing (Stratford, CT)
💿 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨
🎤 Rex Orange County
╰ Joe and Tom are back exploring a couple of Tom’s picks. For the album, he’s thrown Joe a curveball with one of his favorites, indie artist Rex Orange County’s sophomore effort. His fusion of indie rock, jazz, and bedroom pop makes for an eclectic and versatile sound. To drink, they pop the cap on one of Two Roads’ most popular seasonal beers, a wheat ale featuring flavors of red and black raspberries as well as lemongrass. A fruit medley for this drop for sure! Tune in to see what they think.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Saint SELTZR | Ep 094 | Tribus Beer x Foo Fighters
🍺 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙏𝙕𝙍
📍Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT)
💿 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙀𝙋
🎤 Foo Fighters
╰ Joe has returned to his hosting chair alongside Tom and, to ease his way back in after his hiatus, Joe picked…you guessed it, Tribus and Foo Fighters! The Foos Saint Cecilia EP, released in 2015, is a 5-song quick rocker and a very easy listen. Recorded over the course of 2 weeks in an Austin hotel of the same name, the EP features a surprisingly wide variety of styles for such a short release. To drink, the guys crack open Tribus’ first ever hard seltzer. The inaugural flavor, Mango Peach, features real fruit purée, as will future flavors. For more on the seltzer, we hear from one of Tribus’ co-founders, Matt Weichner. We also get the tea on why and how Tom *accidentally* blocked Joe. Get to listenin’!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Good Kid, M.A.A.D. Kitty | Ep 093 | Fat Orange Cat/Evil Twin Brewing x Kendrick Lamar
An Interview with Gravis | Ep 092 | Liquid Death x Gravis
An Interview with KNoWTe! | Ep 091
Oh, Canada | Ep 090 | Labatt's x Drake
2 Bills, 1 Beer | Ep 089 | Alvarium Beer x Billy Joel
🍺 𝘽-𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚
📍Alvarium Beer Co. (New Britain, CT)
💿 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜
💁🏻♂️ 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 (Tom’s Dad)
╰ In this episode, Tom brought in the big guns… his dad Bill, to talk about someone whose music they’re both passionate about: Billy Joel! They’re ranking his 12 studio albums from worst to best. To drink, they have Alvarium’s New England Blonde Ale to assist in the decision making. What are their favorites? Will either of them have a “strictly 80s Joel” Top 3? Stream to find out! And, happy early Father’s Day!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Tongue-In-Cheek | Ep 088 | Two Roads Brewing x UConn x Joji
🍺 𝙏𝙬𝙤𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝘼𝙡𝙚
📍Two Roads Brewing (Stratford, CT) x University of Connecticut
💿 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨
🎤 Joji
╰ This week, we’re looking at an EP put out by one of Tom’s faves, Joji. Released in 2017, In Tongues was his first big transition from making comedic, absurd YouTube videos into serious, moody, and heartbroken tracks. And to pair with that, we’re going with TwoConn, a collaboration between Two Roads Brewing and the University of Connecticut. It’s their first shot at an easy ale, and it’s becoming a larger beer in the state. Will we enjoy both of them together?
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Roses Are Red | Ep 087 | New Belgium Brewing x Guns N’ Roses
🍺 𝙁𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙧𝙚
📍New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO)
💿 𝙂 𝙉’ 𝙍 𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙨
🎤 Guns N’ Roses
╰ Joe’s back on the pod while Mike is still out in the world. He and Tom are doing a two-fer of EP-centric episodes. First up is Joe’s picks. He’s going with 80s rockers’ Guns N’ Roses’ 1988 EP. An honestly odd collection of tracks, this EP features 4 “live” tracks and 4 acoustic tracks. To drink, New Belgium’s solid and staple amber ale. Joe and Tom also talk about their first beer-drinking experiences. Dig in!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Double Blind | Ep 086 | Short Throw Brewing x Kendrick Lamar
🍺 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲
📍Short Throw Brewing Co. (Richmond, VA)
💿 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀
🎤 Kendrick Lamar
╰ Tom’s holding down the fort again and is bringing you Hops & Bops’ first ever 𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 to an album! His choice: the 5th studio album by one of his favorite artists, Kendrick Lamar. This episode dropped two days after the album’s release, by the way. This double-album effort features Lamar’s vintage stylings of alternative hip hop and jazz rap as well as commentary on many hot topics in today’s culture. While he reviews the album during his first run-through, he’s drinking one of Short Throw Brewing Co.’s IPAs, featuring cashmere and mosaic hops and a ton of citrus flavor. What does Tom think on the spot? Stream and see!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Something Cold, Something New | Ep 085 | Corona x Pusha T x Rex Orange County x redveil
🍺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮
💿 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘆
🎤 Pusha T
💿 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦?
🎤 Rex Orange County
💿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝟮 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗺
🎤 redveil
╰ Tom is riding solo this week with a MASSIVE episode. He’s talking about 3 albums released this year that you should check out. The first, alternative hip hop artist Pusha T’s 4th album. The second, indie pop artist Rex Orange County’s 4th album. And the third, jazz rapper redveil’s 3rd album. Unique sounds and something for everyone! With this trio of albums, Tom’s drinking a classic beer: Corona Extra, which he may or may not rank high 😳. Tune in for some worthy recommendations!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
The ORANGE Episode (Brewery Sessions: Tribus Beer Co.) | Ep 084 | Tribus x Frank Ocean
🍺 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙡
📍𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT)
💿 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙊𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀
🎤 Frank Ocean
💁♂️💁♂️ 𝙅𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙕𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨-𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙞 (Taproom Manager) & 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙖𝙘 𝙍𝙤𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙯 (Beertender)
╰ This is a fucking drop right here. Joe, Mike, and Tom are on location once again; this time, at Tribus Beer Co. in Milford, CT. They also welcome special guests, Tribus celebs, and life-long bffs Jake and Isaac! They’re all drinking Tribus’ orange creamsicle sour (and other brews, of course) while talking about Frank Ocean’s sophomore release from 2012. This album, picked by Jake and Isaac by the way, brings them back to some good times, and they share stories that you don’t want to miss. It was a great day chilling with the Tribus crew, so go stream the episode now!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Love, Not War | Ep 083 | Artisanal Brew Works x Red Hot Chili Peppers
🍺 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮
📍Artisanal Brew Works (Saratoga Springs, NY)
💿 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚
🎤 Red Hot Chili Peppers
╰ We’ve got a group pick for you in this drop. Remember that forbidden candy when you were a kid, Warheads? Yea, well now you can drink them in beer form thanks to Artisanal Brew Works! We’re taste-testing their 4-flavor variety pack: Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon, and Watermelon. For the album, RHCP’s brand new 2022 release. It’s their first album in 6 years and features the 2nd return of beloved guitarist John Frusciante. This album has very high expectations… does it live up to them? Stream and find out, you don’t wanna miss this episode.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
For Taylor | Ep 082 | Tribus Beer x Foo Fighters
🍺 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗕𝗶ë𝗿
📍Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT)
💿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲
🎤 Foo Fighters
╰ This episode has Joe written all over it, bringing a couple of his favorite things in life. For the beer, Tribus’ winter German altbiër with hints of toffee, a dark horse in their beer offerings. For the album, the 3rd studio album from the Foos, and first to feature the late, great Taylor Hawkins on drums. This album from 1999 finds the band in an interesting spot, having just gone through some lineup changes and suddenly becoming a trio. Being an “early refresh” of sorts, this album showcases their more melodic side as well as some Foo staples, like “Learn To Fly” and “Breakout.” You might be very surprised at how the guys rated the beer and album, so check it out!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Cruise Control | Ep 081 | Two Roads Brewing x Tame Impala
🍺 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧
📍Two Roads Brewing Co. (Stratford, CT)
💿 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙍𝙪𝙨𝙝
🎤 Tame Impala
╰ Tom’s picks this episode revisit an artist and brewery that we haven’t featured since our single-digit episodes! His album choice is the 2020 release from psychedelic rockers Tame Impala. This album puts more emphasis on the psychedelic than its predecessor, 2015’s “Currents” (featured on Ep 007). The psychedelic themes made for a hell of a concert, though; Tom shares his experiences at their Mohegan Sun concert (footage on our YouTube btw). To drink, Two Roads’ seasonal doppelbock German-style lager. Check it.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Heading Home | Ep 080 | Counter Weight Brewing x VRSTY
🍺 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙮
📍Counter Weight Brewing Co. (Cheshire, CT)
💿 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚
🎤 VRSTY
╰ Mike’s behind the wheel for this episode. To the table, he brings the full-length debut album from modern metal band VRSTY, released earlier this year. Their sound is a mix between rock, metal, hip hop, and pop and even has elements very reminiscent of Linkin Park and other nu-metal acts of the early 2000s. To pair with that, he brings the flagship IPA from Counter Weight, another staple in the CT beer scene. Coming off of the opening of their brand new facility in Cheshire, this beer is a must for anyone interested in a CT craft beer. Joe is a BIG fan, hint hint. How do the guys feel about the album and beer overall? Listen and find out!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Mahalo | Ep 079 | Kona Brewing x Mihali
🍺 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙫𝙚
📍Kona Brewing Company
💿 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙂𝙤
🎤 Mihali
╰ Joe’s bringing a little taste of summer vibes with these picks this episode. Introduced to the artist and album by Mike, his album of choice is reggae artist Mihali’s solo debut. Despite being reggae at its core, this album features elements from several other genres, like hip hop, rock, and pop. It has something for everyone and is a solid listen from beginning to end. To drink, Kona’s flagship golden ale, the perfect complement to the album. This easy-drinker lives up to Kona’s “Liquid Aloha” tagline without a doubt. Crack it open and press play!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
The PINK Episode | Ep 078 | Long Drink x Tyler, The Creator
🍹 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠: 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮
📍The Finnish Long Drink Company
💿 𝙄𝙂𝙊𝙍
🎤 Tyler, The Creator
╰ Tom is going all-out pink for this episode. The guys focus on rapper Tyler, The Creator’s 5th album, which is one of Tom’s favorites. His unique combination of rap, hip hop, funk, and soul make him one of the top performers in the game right now. Tom loves this album; you may want to stick around for his rating 👀. To drink, the guys crack open the Cranberry version of The Finnish Long Drink, the latest player in the seltzer/canned cocktail game. Get to streamin’!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Under The Covers | Ep 077 | Dogfish Head Distilling x Cover Songs
Cover songs can be tricky. They could either rejuvenate a classic, or entirely flop. Throughout this special episode of Hops & Bops Podcast, Joe, Mike, Tom, and their special guest, Joey, talk about their go-to cover songs. Whether they honor the original or offer a whole new take, these are the covers that hit the mark for the guys. Acoustic, live, genre-flips, and even including video game sounds (?), we have curated an eclectic mix. And, speaking of mix, our drinks! We’re taste-testing Dogfish Head’s “covers” of traditional cocktails. These ready-to-drink canned cocktails come in at 7% and offer a wide variety of flavors. Get under the covers with us (figuratively speaking) and stream the episode! PS - dive into our Covers Playlist, follow the link in our socials.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Cowboys In Hell Having Mangos | Ep 076 | 21st Amendment Brewing x Pantera
🍺 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙊𝙧 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤
📍21st Amendment Brewery (San Leandro, CA)
💿 𝘾𝙤𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡
🎤 Pantera
╰ Mike has the picks this episode. The guys talk about Pantera’s commercial debut album from 1990. While this album packs and punch and is a metal assault, these guys can definitely groove, too. And, Dimebag’s guitar work is just nasty. To drink, we’ve got a beer brewed with mangos from California brewery 21st Amendment. LET’S DO THIS!
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GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
All The Rage | Ep 075 | Flying Dog Brewery x Rage Against The Machine
🍺 𝙍𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝
📍Flying Dog Brewery (Frederick, MD)
💿 𝙍𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚
🎤 Rage Against The Machine
╰ Mike rejoins Joe and Tom for one hell of a pairing, courtesy of Joe. The self-titled debut from RATM, released in 1992, is arguably one of the strongest debut releases from any artist. This 10-(bomb)track beast features furious guitar work, a nasty rhythm section, and politically-charged vocals, which, 30 years later, still hold ground. Equally as aggressive is the beer of choice: Flying Dog’s Belgian IPA. Coming in at 8.3%, this thing is a BEER; it lives up to it’s namesake for sure. Crank this one up to 11.
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
B-Sides & Boat Rides | Ep 074 | Grey Sail Brewing x The Police
🍺 𝙁𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙅𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙮
📍Grey Sail Brewing Co. (Westerly, RI)
💿 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨
🎤 The Police
💁🏻♂️ 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 “𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘆”
╰ Joe and Tom are back with special guest Paul “Canarky.” This time, Paul shares his picks. The album, released in 2018, is a compilation of B-sides and rarities from the trio’s recording career. You can hear the evolution of their sound from track to track, many of which were strong enough to be on the actual studio albums. To drink, Paul brings an extra pale ale from his beloved hometown brewery, Grey Sail. The beer was hard for Joe and Tom to find in CT, but they rose to the challenge! Enjoy the episode!
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Superb Owl Special | Ep 073 | Lagunitas x Kendrick Lamar
🍺 𝗜𝗣𝗔
📍Lagunitas Brewing Co. (Petaluma, CA)
💿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.𝟴𝟬
🎤 Kendrick Lamar
💁🏻♂️ 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 “𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘆”
╰ Joe and Tom hold things down and bring back popular guest Paul “Canarky” to talk West Coast vibes in honor of The Big Game. We’re featuring one of this year’s Halftime Show performers, Kendrick Lamar, and his commercial debut release. Lamar’s early brilliance in lyricism and fusing hip hop and rap with jazz is on full display with this album. And yes, we dig deep into Ab-Souls Outro. To drink, Lagunitas’ aptly named “IPA,” a crushable West Coast IPA perfect for The Big Game. The guys also talk about Rams vs Bengals and past Halftime Shows. Who ya got??
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Like PB&J | Ep 072 | Duclaw Brewing Co. x Jelly Roll
🍺 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀!
📍DuClaw Brewing Co. (Baltimore, MD)
💿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱
🎤 Jelly Roll
╰ This episode is all Mike, and it’s a straight up snack. His album of choice is the 2020 release from Tennessee rapper Jelly Roll. His sound combines elements from rap, hip hop, rock, and country and his lyrical content is raw and personal. Completing the snack is DuClaw’s chocolate peanut butter porter, the first of its kind we’ve done on the pod. The only things left to ask are: Do you like the crusts cut off? And cut down the middle or diagonally?
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GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
The Dot Is For Detail | Ep 071 | Abomination Brewing x Anderson .Paak
🍺 𝗙𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗔𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹
📍Abomination Brewing Co.
💿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝘂
🎤 Anderson .Paak
╰ In response to our high praise for Silk Sonic’s debut, Tom decides to bring an album from one half of the duo: Anderson .Paak. We walk through .Paak’s sophomore album from 2016, Malibu. With his R&B, soul, and hip hop stylings, .Paak’s impact on Silk Sonic is clear. To drink, another Abomination brew for back-to-back episodes. This time, it’s their triple dry-hopped DIPA which bids another whacky year adieu. We also get to answer the burning question: What’s with the “.” in Anderson .Paak’s name? Dig in!
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GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Fortress In The Fog | Ep 070 | Abomination Brewing x Alter Bridge
🍺 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙜
📍Abomination Brewing Co.
💿 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨
🎤 Alter Bridge
╰ The guys are back in-person and dabble with a couple of Joe’s picks. He brought Fortress, Alter Bridge’s 4th album from 2013, to the table. The quartet, comprised of the instrumentalists from trash band Creed, really set themselves apart from their haunting butt-rock past on this album, flexing their hard rock and metal side. To drink, Joe brought Wandering Into The Fog, a staple DIPA from Abomination, a favorite of Hops & Bops. Do Mike and Tom agree with Joe about Alter Bridge? Or are they having trouble getting Higher out of their heads? Listen to find out!
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PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Sonic Motion | Ep 069 | Relic Brewing x Silk Sonic
🍺 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚
📍Relic Brewing Co. (Plainville, CT)
💿 𝘼𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙠 𝙎𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘
🎤 Silk Sonic
╰ The guys gather up and talk about one of 2021’s top albums, An Evening With Silk Sonic, by the superduo comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Their combined sounds of R&B and soul provide us a retro-vibed album that sounds like you’re sitting in a lounge experiencing the show live. To drink, they have Motion Machine, a DIPA by Relic, which complements the smoothness of the album. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the guys’ take!
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PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Bombshell | Ep 068 | Sloop Brewing x The Doors
🍺 𝙅𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙢𝙗
📍Sloop Brewing Co.
💿 𝙇.𝘼. 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣
🎤 The Doors
╰ The 3 Stooges are together for the first time in 2022 for a couple of Mike’s picks. The album: The Doors’ 6th and final release with legendary frontman Jim Morrison. Their fusion of blues, psychedelic, and classic rock is on full display with this 1971 effort. And, they’re Mike’s favorite band, so get ready for a plethora of knowledge. The beer: Sloop’s flagship NEIPA, which is gaining serious ground in the Northeast, and might quite possibly be one of the highest-collectively-ranked beers we’ve done on the pod. For more info on Juice Bomb, we have special messages from Ryan Corbett (Lead Brewer/Brewery Manager) and Justin Taylor (Co-Owner/Brewmaster) from Sloop. Major thanks to them and to Meagan Donovan, Sloop’s Content Coordinator, for hooking us up! Cheers 🍺🤘🏼
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PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
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› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins
Tom’s Twenty-Five | Ep 067 | BAD SONS Beer x Top Albums of 2021
As 2022 begins, we take one last look at 2021 and the music that came to be. Throughout December, Tom revealed his Top 25 Albums of 2021 via our Instagram and TikTok accounts. On this episode, he’ll be breaking them down, giving you the best of the best. To drink, he’s enjoying 𝕄𝕒𝕞𝕞𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕞𝕞𝕒 from BAD SONS Beer Co., their 11.5% Triple IPA monster of mouthfeel. Can Tom even make it to Album #1? Dig in to find out! Happy New Year!
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PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series
› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins