Best Jeffrey Brownson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 43: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life (Conclusion) 1:15:18

3y ago1:15:18

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Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In today’s conclusion of our interview with Ashley Smith, we dig deep into the travel side of things before it all comes back to beer again. Ashley tells us how she likes to travel and what some of her favorite places to visit are both domestically and abroad. Then we talk all about Oktoberfest, …

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Episode 42: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life 1:16:21

3y ago1:16:21

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Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In addition to being the full-time blogger behind both My Wanderlusty Life and Destination World War II, Ashley Smith is an avid traveler, a beer lover, and an expert on Oktoberfest. In this episode, we talk to Ashley about her varied background, her many degrees, how she started her two very dif…

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Episode 41: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu (Conclusion) 1:22:17

3y ago1:22:17

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Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Everywhere he goes, Stu Clemons does his best to find unique and amazing places to eat, bars to drink at, and things to see. He shares them with his audience through professionally produced videos that on their own, may inspire you to book a trip. In this episode, we talk about a few of Stu’s favorit…

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Episode 40 - Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu 1:26:25

3y ago1:26:25

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Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Stu Clemons is the researcher, producer, and talent behind Find My Food Stu, where he shows us all the most unique food and drink spots in every place he visits. From tacos in Playa del Carmen to cocktails in Prague, Stu always manages to find the best spots and happily shares them with his viewers. …

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Episode 39 - Brian Burton from Hop and Sting (Episode 5 Replay) 58:20

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Today’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sti…

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Episode 38: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing (Conclusion) 1:35:53

3y ago1:35:53

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Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing In the conclusion of our interview with Patrick Steffens, we talk about how they make brewing decisions at lost barrel brewing, nerd out a bit about hops and hop combinations, discuss why Loudoun County is great for beer and relaxation, and hear some of Patrick’s top recommended places to tra…

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Episode 37: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing 50:47

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Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing Patrick Steffens does more than just head up the beer production at Lost Barrel Brewing, he’s also the general manager and a part of the ownership team. Excited to return to brewing after taking some time off for family, Patrick has jumped right back in with proven recipes and a whole lot of …

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Episode 36: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels (Conclusion) 1:24:21

3y ago1:24:21

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Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she’s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to he…

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Episode 35: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels 1:27:22

3y ago1:27:22

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Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter has a master's degree in cartooning, is one of only 142 Advanced Cicerones, and is the artist behind Pints and Panels. While working on her second book and studying for the Master Cicerone exam, Em somehow finds the time to put out a new piece of visual beer education every single day. From learning the difference…

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Episode 34: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards (Conclusion) 1:31:35

3y ago1:31:35

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Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards After sharing his background and the exciting new things he’s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We’ll talk about some of Richard’s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks wha…

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Episode 33: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards 1:29:39

3y ago1:29:39

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Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards Richard Kerr is a well-known name in the miles and points world. He has built massive communities, written informative articles, and helped thousands of people learn how to travel the world for less. In this episode, Richard joins us to talk about his history in the travel rewards space and how he is ta…

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Episode 32: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing (Conclusion) 1:12:20

3y ago1:12:20

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Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. During the pandemic, he’s managed to take advantage of the outdoor space available at their location to create an amazing outdoor concert venue that is pulling in national acts. They’re even planning t…

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Episode 31: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing 1:17:32

3y ago1:17:32

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Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. After retiring from the world of IT, Marty used his savings to pursue two of his creative passions, beer and music. In doing so, he’s created a fantastic music venue with freshly brewed beer, and it’s …

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Episode 30: Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory (Conclusion) 1:23:58

3y ago1:23:58

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Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer We’re back this week with the second half of our interview with Eli Cayer, owner of the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine. Eli chats with us about great places to travel for beer, cider, and mead, the future of brewing and fermenting in Portland and beyond, and a 78-tap shipping container that tr…

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Episode 29 - Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory 1:19:35

3y ago1:19:35

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Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer Eli Cayer is definitely one of the most down-to-earth and interesting owners that we have talked to on the podcast. He runs the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine, and he does his best to bring the local ingredients into the products he produces. In this first half of the interview, we talk about …

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Episode 28: Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear (Conclusion) 1:21:52

3y ago1:21:52

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Today’s Guest: Mike Dixon This week we have the conclusion of our interview with Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Maine. In this episode, Mike draws from his 35+ years of experience to share some of his guesses about the future of craft beer as we come out of the pandemic, we get a few of his recommendations of where to travel for g…

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Episode 27: Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear 1:18:46

3y ago1:18:46

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Today’s Guest: Mike Dickson Mike Dickson joined the team at The Great Lost Bear back in 1985 and ever since then, he has been helping one of the greatest beer bars in the world bring all of the best craft beers to the residents and visitors of Portland, Maine. Mike was there at the beginning of the craft beer movement in America and he sits down to…

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Episode 26: Stephanie Arbetter from Hilton Hotels (Conclusion) 1:13:13

3y ago1:13:13

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Today’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter After setting her sights on the world of travel early in her career, Stephanie Arbetter has worked her way up to being a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. In today’s episode, we learn about how Stephanie got her job at Hilton, what she does there, her personal travel style, and some of her favorite sp…

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Episode 25: Stephanie Arbetter from Hilton Hotels 1:21:12

3+ y ago1:21:12

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Today’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter Stephanie Arbetter has been involved with the travel industry since soon after leaving college and is now a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. Her love of travel has led her to live in Spain on two separate occasions and her love of food and drink has led her to plenty of fun evenings with Jeff and oth…

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Episode 24: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing (Conclusion) 1:22:10

3+ y ago1:22:10

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Today’s Guest: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing joins us again this week to talk more about brewing at Dynasty, the Loudoun County beer scene, and travel for beer. This would typically be the second half of our interview with Favio, but due to an editing mishap, you get a whole new interview instead. Enjoy! If you missed it, catch the first interv…

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Episode 23: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing Company 1:20:11

3+ y ago1:20:11

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Today’s Guest: Favio Garcia Favio Garcia has been brewing beer for over 25 years and brewing in Loudoun County, Virginia, for more than 15 of those years. To say he knows the beer scene well in the DC area would be an understatement. In this episode, we chat with Favio about his background, brewing in Northern Virginia, and what he’s doing today at…

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Episode 22: Charles McCool from McCool Travel (conclusion) 1:10:33

3+ y ago1:10:33

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Today’s Guest: Charles McCool from McCool Travel This week we return with the conclusion of our interview with Charles McCool of McCool Travel. Charles shares some of his favorite international and domestic locations with us, including a few places he qualifies as must-see locations. We also share some tips about how to find the best craft beers in…

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Episode 21: Charles McCool from McCool Travel 1:08:15

3+ y ago1:08:15

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Today’s Guest: Charles McCool from McCool Travel Charles McCool has been hacking travel for over 20 years and he’s learned a thing or two about how to have a fun and relaxing vacation. Through his writing, speaking, and excellent storytelling, Charles shows people how to improve their lives through travel and shows us some of the amazing places we …

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Episode 20: Miles and Points with Pints 1:02:34

3+ y ago1:02:34

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Today’s Guest: It’s time for another episode of Miles and Points with Pints. That means we don’t have a guest today. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are talking about all the credit card, hotel, airline, and travel updates that you need to hear about. This has been a really popular episode type and as a result, we are looking at moving to having a segmen…

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Episode 19: Dustin Waller from Waller's Wallet 1:20:29

3+ y ago1:20:29

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Today’s Guest: Dustin Waller Dustin Waller is one of the few travel rewards experts who primarily uses video to teach others. Through his Youtube channel, Waller’s Wallet, Dustin explains the ins and outs of credit cards, miles and points, and basic personal finance in a way that’s informative and easy to understand. In this episode, we chat with D…

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Episode 18: Eugenia Brown, aka Black Beer Chick 1:14:32

3+ y ago1:14:32

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Today’s Guest: Eugenia Brown Eugenia Brown has quickly become a well-respected influencer in the craft beer space. Known online as @BlackBeerChick, she also runs the account for @BlackGirlsDrinkBeerToo. Through her work with the Pink Boots Society and a personal project that is well on the way to certifying 100 women of color to work in the craft b…

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Episode 17: Dan Minner from Ellicottville Brewing Company (Part 2) 40:08

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Today’s Guest: Dan Minner Dan Minner has been working with Ellicottville Brewing Company for over 17 years, most of that time as their head brewer. His creativity, attention to detail, and overall skill with brewing have helped EBC to grow into the multi-location powerhouse that it is today. In this conclusion of our interview with Dan, we talk abo…

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Episode 16: Dan Minner from Ellicottville Brewing Company (Part 1) 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

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Today’s Guest: Dan Minner Dan Minner has been working with Ellicottville Brewing Company for over 17 years, most of that time as their head brewer. His creativity, attention to detail, and overall skill with brewing have helped EBC to grow into the multi-location powerhouse that it is today. Known for their wide variety of quality brews, Dan talks …

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Episode 15 - Miles and Points with Pints 1:07:26

3+ y ago1:07:26

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Today’s Guest: Miles and Points with Pints No guest today on Miles & Pints. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are taking some time to discuss updates on credit card bonuses and welcome offers, the latest hotel and airline promos, what’s new in general travel restrictions, and sad news for cruising. Listen to see what you may have missed over the past few w…

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Episode 14: Kim Tate from Stuffed Suitcase 1:20:07

3+ y ago1:20:07

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Today’s Guest: Kim Tate Kim Tate is a family travel expert who runs StuffedSuitcase.com and is a co-host of the Vacation Mavens podcast. Through her site, her podcast, and her social channels, Kim provides amazing information on travel destinations, including what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and how to get there. Add in the tips and tricks …

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Episode 13: Erik Coleman from Beer By Coleman 1:15:20

3+ y ago1:15:20

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Today’s Guest: Erik Coleman Erik Coleman is the owner and operator of Beer By Coleman, a concierge craft beverage service that offers guided tastings, brewery consultations, and custom brewing tours. In addition, Erik oversees the Trocaire College Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation Program, and is the Chair of the Events Committee for the Buff…

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Episode 11: Andrew Brooks from Talking Cursive Brewing Company 1:00:12

3+ y ago1:00:12

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Today’s Guest: Andrew Brooks Andrew Brooks is the owner and operator of Talking Cursive Brewing Company in Syracuse, New York. Along with his wife, Andrew has built a beautiful tasting room, an efficient state of the art brewhouse, and a successful business that will surely be around for a long time. Having taken the past year’s slow down of in-per…

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Episode 10: Spencer Howard from Straight to the Points 1:08:19

3+ y ago1:08:19

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Today’s Guest: Spencer Howard Spencer Howard joins us for this episode to talk about his newly announced Straight to the Points Premium service. Hear about what you will get with a Premium subscription and why Derrick and Jeff think it's such a great value. We also touch on booking award flights and hotels for major events, a bit about Oktoberfest,…

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Episode 9: Mark Ostermann from Miles to Memories 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

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Today’s Guest: Mark Ostermann Mark Ostermann left the corporate world several years ago to be a stay at home dad and quickly found his way into the world of miles and points. Today, he works as the Managing Editor at Miles to Memories, helping thousands of people every day, as they learn how to maximize loyalty programs and travel the world for les…

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Episode 8: An Intro To Our New Co-Host - Derrick Dye 47:55

3+ y ago47:55

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Today’s Guest: The guest on today's episode is more than just a guest, he's the new co-host of the Miles & Pints Podcast. Derrick Dye is well known in the travel world as the founder of Travel of Point(s). They have a great site and a friendly Facebook group, both of which will help you learn how to maximize your use of travel rewards programs. To …

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Episode 7: Matt Ehinger from Bitter Sisters Brewing Company 49:52

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Today’s Guest: Matt Ehinger is the head brewer and co-owner of the Bitter Sisters Brewing Company in Addison, Texas. Married to one of the actual Bitter Sisters, Matt is one of 8 family members who own and run the brewery and taproom. From their clever named beers to their expansive taproom, Bitter Sisters is a great place to spend your evening dri…

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Episode 6: Caroline Lupini 56:44

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Today’s Guest: I first met Caroline Lupini back in 2013 at a miles and points centered travel conference. Since that time, she’s graduated from college, got her MBA, and launched a successful freelance career that she can do from anywhere in the world. That’s something that Caroline definitely takes advantage of. In fact, as of the recording of thi…

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Episode 5: Brian Burton of Hop and Sting Brewing Company 56:44

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Today’s Guest: In 2014, after a 12 year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brew…

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Episode 4: Trevor Mountcastle 50:51

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Today’s Guest: Trevor Mountcastle - Trevor is someone I met years ago through the hobby of collecting and using miles and points. An avid traveler and a big fan of business and first-class travel, Trevor runs a podcast, a travel blog, and a large scale reselling business, all while working a full-time job. Hear how he does it and what he likes to d…

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Episode 3: Mike Frizzell from Audacious Aleworks Brewery and Taproom 51:06

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Today’s Guest: Mike Frizzell - Mike is one of the two partners who own and operate Audacious Aleworks Brewery and Taproom in Falls Church, Virginia. While his business partner Brian handles most of the taproom responsibilities, Mike takes care of the beer. He is the Head Brewer and is tasked with consistently having 15-20 different beers available …

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Episode 2: Levi Grubb - World Traveler and Homebrewer 28:58

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Today’s Guest: Levi Grubb - Levi is a world traveler who has recently started homebrewing. He didn’t start slow though. In just a couple of months, he already has a few beers finished and six more fermenting. He somehow finds time to brew between his family time and travels, even though his wife just had their fourth child in January. Levi’s taken …

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Episode 1: Kevin Powers of Powers Farm and Brewery 35:48

5+ y ago35:48

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Download This Episode! Today’s Guest: Kevin Powers - Kevin is one half of the powerhouse duo operating the Powers Farm and Brewery in Midland, Virginia. Along with his wife Melody, Kevin has been serving the Fauquier County community with produce and beer since 2017. Many of their beers are inspired by the fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs that…

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Episode 0: Introduction to Miles and Pints 14:09

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In this mini-episode, we will introduce you to your host for the podcast, Jeff Brownson. We'll also give you a preview of what you can expect to hear when you listen to our full episodes. Finally, if you stick around until the end, you'll hear our brand new, custom podcast song for the first time.By Miles and Pints

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