Best Alee Martins Podcasts (2024)

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S6E15: PJ Rigney - The Curious Mind Behind Irish Gunpowder Gin 55:21

2d ago55:21

55:21

Our Irish Stew Drinks Party is back with PJ Rigney, founder of The Shed Distillery--home of the breakout star of the burgeoning Irish gin category, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, along with its Sausage Tree Irish Vodka, and Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey. The magic happened when PJ rolled the dice after an innovative career in the global drinks industry…

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La Calavera Jungle Boogie - Arpus Cherry Red Currant Apricot Vanilla Sour Ale - ep614 17:08

6d ago17:08

17:08

It's getting colder now but that doesn't mean we don't want to put away the summer quite yet. We get fruity this episode with two very different types of fruit foward beers. La Calavera Jungle Boogie is a mixed fermented sour ale aged in oak barrels. It's an aggressive sour ale that reminds us of our favorite flemmish ales. Arpus Cherry Red Currant…

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9th anniversary - Game of beers - ep613 39:42

13d ago39:42

39:42

WOW...when Stefan started this podcast he had no idea it would still be going strong after 9 years. We're celebrating our 9th anniversary this episode. Of course we can't do it alone. We brought the gang together to challenge them with feats of drinking bravado. Martin, Marcus, Björn and Pontus go head to head over five gruelling rounds to see who …

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S6E14: John Kearns – Relentless Writer 59:55

16d ago59:55

59:55

Irish Stew delves into the rich world of Irish American literature through the eyes and pen of guest John Kearns, a New Yorker by way of Philadelphia and a relentless storyteller in short stories, novels, plays, poetry, screenwriting, and song. Our conversation explores John’s creative processes, the importance of maintaining cultural roots, the di…

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Stift Engelszell Gregorius 2024 - Hagger Blend 1019 Blue - ep612 23:27

20d ago23:27

23:27

Martin went on a little holiday with the partner to Austria. He was able to grab a couple of beers while here was there and bring them back for the show. Stift Engelszell Gregorius 2024 is an annual release. This is a Belgian quadrupel coming in at a big 10.4% ABV. It's an interesting entry into the style but lacks some of the fun of a true Belgian…

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Ep 26 - Wind and Truth (Chapters 5-13) 55:34

21d ago55:34

55:34

Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach woke up on an intelligent day to discuss early release chapters 5-13 of 'Wind and Truth' by Brandon Sanderson (found at reactormag.com). Honor is not dead if we get to read this book 3 months before it comes out!

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Dry & Bitter Double Dippy Doo - Stigbergets Panta Rei 2024 - ep611 18:48

27d ago18:48

18:48

We're trying some rebrews this episode. Dry & Bitter has been putting out interesting Danish beers for years. Double Dippy Doo was last seen in 2020. We both gave it a really good rating. A lot has changed in the beer world since then. This double IPA comes back and kills it once again. Why can't we get this all year around in Sweden? Stigbergets P…

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Bofkont Lazy Red Amber - Antidoot Aether Kina - ep610.mp3 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

It's a geuze episode featuring two breweries never featured on the show before. Martin broke out two beers he is excited to share. These two Belgium breweries are very indemand at the moment. Bofkont Lazy Red Amber is a blend of 1, 2, and 3 year old lambic blended with Spanish plums. We love plums in lambic and they killed it here. Antidoot Aether …

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Martin House Brewing Chamoy Salty Lady - Ozark Brewing Co BDCS 2023 - ep609 18:49

1M ago18:49

18:49

Stefan has some more US beers to share this episode. More importantly, it's from the corner of the US he is from. Texas based Martin House Brewing has been leading the way on gose variants. From pickle beers to michelada sour beers, they are going to extremes. Salty Lady is the base gose, which is an easy drinking gose. They added chamoy, a salty, …

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Domaine Duclos-Fourgeray Cidre Fermier Du Pays Bray Tradition - Hanssens Artisanaal Oude Gueuze 2016 - ep 608 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

We're expanding our horizons once again with more ciders. Domaine Duclos-Fourgeray Cidre Fermier Du Pays Bray Tradition is a funky, musty cider with loads of funky flavor. This is just how we like it. Domaine Duclos-Fourgeray is a french cidery but they created in the German style of apfelwein. Martin added the perfect companion to the cider with H…

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S6E13: Julie Breathnach-Banwait - Irish Poetry From Tasmania 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

In this episode of Irish Stew, hosts John Lee and Martin Nutty welcome Julie Breathnach-Banwait, a poet and child psychologist. Julie shares her unique journey from her Connemara home (Ceantar an nOileán) off the west coast of Ireland to the island of Tasmania off the south coast of Australia. Julie discusses her deep connection to the Irish langua…

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Natural State Brewing Maibock - Catraio 9.0 by Fermentage - ep 607 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

Stefan went on holiday to Portugal and brought back some beers. One from his brother who gifted him several beers from Arkansas. We're excited to try Natural State Brewing Maibock. It won Gold Medal in 2021 at the Great American Beer Festival. We get it. This beer slaps. It's 7.2% ABV but drinks really light. This is a chuggable beer. Catraio is a …

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Ep 25 - Wind and Truth (Prologue + Chapters 1-4) 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach travel to Lasting Integrity for a discussion of the first five sample chapters of 'Wind and Truth' by Brandon Sanderson (can be found at reactormag.com). Sharpen your Shardblade (not necessary or possible) and cover your safehand, because were getting into the rockbuds on this one!…

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Mikkeller Moriskan - 3F Oude Kriekenlambik & Pomona Island Crimson & Clover 2023 - ep 606 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

We don't normally go to the same place in the same year, let alone in the same summer. Something special happened and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to review a beer. 3 Fonteinen has decided to finally release their beers on tap. You know we love 3F beers and getting it by the glass is a huge bonus. Mikkeller Moriskan somehow got kegs. Might b…

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Gamle Nobes - Spaten Premiere Lager Gamla Nobes Bodega Nobes - ep605 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

We talked about going to some local dive bars in Malmö for a few years. We just happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by one of the classic dive bars in Malmö. Gamle Nobes has been around for a long time and my how the times have changed. A few years ago it was the only place in Malmö that had indoor smoking. It was rundown and the patrons…

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S6E12: Elizabeth Stack - Revitalizing the AIHS 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

This episode of Irish Stew features an in-depth discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Stack, the Executive Director of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS). Dr. Stack discusses her journey from Listowel, County Kerry, to her academic career in history and her role in developing the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany and revitalizing the AIHS.…

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Hill farmstead Anna with Motueka - Wilde Leeuw Saison Brett Rhubarabe - ep604 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

Double saison episode in the middle of summer? Yes please! We love saison beers. They hit even better during the summer. Light, funky and super easy to drink, saison is a perfect summer beer. Hill farmstead Anna with Motueka is a farmhouse ale made with wildflower honey and dry-hopped with Motueka. We follow that up with a saison from France. Wilde…

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Ramen 2 Birru - Apex Havoc Apparatus Fuerst Wiacek Yield Brewski Grandmother Gose 10:41

3M ago10:41

10:41

Keeping the summer going, we head out to Ramen 2 Birru. Mikkeller's ramen joint makes great ramen. We've been eating here for a few years. There are two locations in Malmö. We are at the Möllanvängstorget location. We didn't try the ramen this time but feasted on beers instead. Apex is an IPA focused Swedish brewery that's been upping the game for …

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S6E11: Máirtín Ó Muilleoir: Building Bridges in Belfast, to Belfast 58:12

3M ago58:12

58:12

In New York for the annual New York New Belfast Conference, Máirtín Ó Muilleoir swung by the Irish Stew Global Headquarters for a transatlantic conversation with co-host John Lee. In this episode, the Belfast Media Group and Irish Echo publisher tells of growing up during The Troubles, watching gun battles on his Belfast street, his move into polit…

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Frukstereo Österlen 2020 - Metaphore Qvevri - ep602 20:47

3M ago20:47

20:47

We're keeping it light and funky this summer and nothing brings out the fun like a cider and a lambic. Frukstereo Österlen 2020 is a dry cider made with apples from Sweden apple Mecca Österlen. It's a great location on Sweden's east coast with some of our best beaches. Dry and fruity, this cider makes us wonder why we don't review more ciders on th…

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Scandwich - ToOl 30 Days Italian Pilsner - Shapes and Objects Gorilla Juice - ep601 11:40

3M ago11:40

11:40

We're staying in the neighborhood and visited Scandwich. This is one of Malmö's best sandwich shops. But that's a bit a misnomer. The sandwiches are full meals. Grab and knive and fork because you're going to need to dig in to tackle these monsters. After years of developing a following, they were able to open their own restaurant and get a tap sup…

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S6E10: Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan – Irish Instagram Influencer Conquers NYC with Irish Culture & Craic 55:23

3M ago55:23

55:23

Vibrant Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan is an Irish Gen Z entrepreneur, Irish language and culture advocate, and NYC social media influencer rapidly rising to the “top of the heap” as Frank Sinatra croons in “New York, New York.” Viv mixes lively chronicles of her New York adventures with spoon-sized servings of the Irish language and Irish culture, a …

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Mikkeller Moriskan - Verdant They Went on Forever Ten Hands Bring on the Night - ep600 14:59

3M ago14:59

14:59

It's summer and we're on the road. Or at least down the street. We are hitting up several bars and restaruants around Malmö all summer. We kick this off with Mikkeller Moriskan. We reviewed this location a few years ago and it was great. We thought it was time to get out and revisit this summer popup. Is it still a popup bar if it's in the same pla…

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Savoring Tradition and Innovation: Mark Dredge’s Beer Journey 54:29

4M ago54:29

54:29

Ever wondered if a staunch traditional beer enthusiast could pivot to championing alcohol-free brews? Join us as we welcome James Beard award-winning writer and Sunday Brunch's renowned beer expert Mark Dredge, who shares his fascinating journey from the world of traditional beers to becoming a passionate advocate for alcohol-free options. Mark ent…

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Frontaal Brewing Churchill BA Vol 1 - Piece of Cake BA #1 - ep599 18:56

4M ago18:56

18:56

Last episode we said it's time to put away the stouts and barleywines. We may have spoke too soon. This week, we have a double dose of Frontaal barrel aged beers. Frontaal Brewing Churchill BA Vol. 1 is an imperial stout aged on Wild Turkey barrels. This is straight down the barrel. It does what says on the label and not more than that. Piece of Ca…

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Rebuilding Life and Embracing Sobriety with Michael Sargood: From Alcohol Struggles to Sober Activism 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

Ever wondered if you could rebuild your life in your 40s without relying on alcohol? Join us for a heartfelt chat with Michael Sarooud, also known as Happy Without the Hooch, as he candidly shares his journey through early sobriety. We laugh and learn about weight gain, the struggle for a healthier lifestyle, and overcoming the physical and emotion…

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S6E9: Charles R. Hale - Untangling the Shadows at McSorley’s Old Ale House 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

Is this one of our author episodes or should it fall into our Irish Drinks category because your co-hosts have grabbed a table by the pot-bellied stove at New York’s legendary McSorley's Old Ale House for a conversation with author, cultural creator, and impresario Charles R. Hale. Charles is known for curating lively artistic salons, producing ecl…

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Helsinge Pilsner - Hyllie Hapi Pils - ep598 15:35

4M ago15:35

15:35

Ahhh...summer time is finally here and that means we put away our pastry stouts and barleywines for something light, crisp and easy to drink on a warm day. There have been several posts Instagram and Facebook about how Sweden's best pilsner is Helsinge Pilsener. We wanted to test that against one of our favorite Hapi Pils from Hyllie Bryggeri. Hels…

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Brewing Beyond Borders: Trent's Journey Through Australia's Alcohol-Free Beer Landscape with MASHGANG 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

What does it take to brew a hit alcohol-free beer in Australia? Trent from Mash Gang Australia joins us to share the journey behind their latest creation, Beach Goon, and its entry in the Australian Independent Brewing Awards. We have a laugh over Australian stereotypes, especially the infamous Foster's beer, and chat about the charm of shandies an…

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Eighth State Brewing Rouge in Exile - We Can Walk - ep597 25:36

4M ago25:36

25:36

Today's a very special episode. It's not often we get to celebrate Sweden National Day on the same day as an episode. But that's not all, it's also Martin's 400th episode. Of course something this special had to have special beers and special friends to join. We called in our beer nerd friends and we get busy celebrating. We have two from Eighth St…

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Ep 24 - The Stone Sky 1:39:15

4M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach travel to Syl Anagist for a discussion of 'The Stone Sky' by N.K. Jemison. We'll teach you everything we know about magic and orogene, which you'll find out, isn't very much.

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Redefining Social Spaces Through Alcohol-Free Craft Beer with Roger Warner from Only With Love 46:13

4M ago46:13

46:13

What if you could redefine your social life while prioritizing your well-being? Join us as we chat with Roger Warner, the visionary co-founder of Only With Love, a unique well-being brewery in East Sussex. Roger, alongside his partner Steve, is pioneering a movement focused on low and no-alcohol beverages, with their popular Juicy AF pale ales lead…

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