Best Bitchin Brew Podcasts (2024)

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#050 - Films of 2020 Special with James Hickie 1:50:47

3+ y ago1:50:47

1:50:47

Fire up the projector, pop yourself some popcorn and try not to think about the impending death of the universe (or the inevitable Liam Neeson film about the impending death of the universe)… It’s time for Bitchin’ Brew’s first annual Films of the Year Special! Join Danny and his special guest, journalist extraordinaire and all-round lovely chap Ja…

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#049 - Albums of 2020 Special with Dan Fisher 2:55:54

3+ y ago2:55:54

2:55:54

WE'RE BACK, AND WE'RE MORE BITCHIN' THAN EVER! After a short hiatus, Danny teams up once again with Dan Fisher (AKA The Albatross of Bitchin' Brew) to look back at the year in new music, because let's face it: there's little else to be cheery about when talking about the year of our satanic majesty 2020, is there? Tune in as Danny and Dan count dow…

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#048 - Jack Rogers (Out of Love) 41:50

4y ago41:50

41:50

Danny hangs out (virtually, of course) with Jack Rogers, frontman of London-based punk upstarts Out of Love, just days before the release of their debut EP, 'I Am Not Me'. Over the course of their Zoom call, they talk about the formation of the band and all the plans which have since been scuppered by the teeny-weeny matter of a global pandemic... …

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#047 - Ben Pollard & Dan Fisher (Uncaged Podcast) 43:22

4y ago43:22

43:22

Danny teams up not only with longtime friends of the podcast, but with another pod entirely! At the start of lockdown, Ben Pollard and Dan Fisher set out to watch 100 films starring the much-misunderstood (and equally as misguided) actor Nicolas Cage, in as many days. They have been documenting their hilarious and sometimes harrowing experiences th…

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#046 - Sammy Urwin (Employed to Serve / Renounced / Glorious) 56:52

4y ago56:52

56:52

In the first instalment of a series of what will hopefully be Bitchin' conversations brought to you from lockdown, Danny gets on a Zoom call with the returning Apocalyptic Riff Wizard himself, Sammy Urwin: guitarist of **insert name of pretty much any and every band here**. During this chat, Sammy recalls the events leading up to Employed to Serve …

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#045 - Chris LoPorto (Can't Swim) 49:37

4y ago49:37

49:37

Danny grabs pre-pandemic coffee with Chris LoPorto, frontman of New Jersey alt-rock/punk band Can't Swim. Recorded during Can't Swim's European tour with Counterparts in February, Danny and Chris chat about the band's latest collaboration-heavy EP 'Foreign Language', their admirable workrate in releasing new material, adjusting to playing venues of…

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Quarantine Edition 20:55

4y ago20:55

20:55

Reviewing Wicked Weed’s Farmhouse Pear Ale

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#044 - Kadeem France & Feisal El - Khazragi (Loathe) 50:51

4y ago50:51

50:51

By Bitchin' Brew Podcast

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#043 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs) 39:55

4y ago39:55

39:55

By Bitchin' Brew Podcast

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It’s Sweater Weather People 50:58

4y ago50:58

50:58

Reviewing Avery Brewing’s Sweater Party.

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#042 - 10 Bitchin' Bands For 2020 with Tim Birkbeck (Just An Insight) 2:10:53

4+ y ago2:10:53

2:10:53

By Bitchin' Brew Podcast

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Rise of the Winter Beers 55:17

4+ y ago55:17

55:17

Reviewing Harpoon Brewery Dunkin Coffee Porter and Mad Tree’s Thundersnow.

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We’re Bitchin and Brewin.. and this is...2020 55:35

4+ y ago55:35

55:35

Starting the year with winter style beers, heavy emphasis on porters and stouts.

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Here comes Vanilla Claus 32:18

4+ y ago32:18

32:18

Reviewing Braxton’s Barrel Aged Vanilla Claus.

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#041 - Albums Of 2019 Special: PART TWO (10 - 1 & The Golden Teabags) 2:44:11

4+ y ago2:44:11

2:44:11

After pretty much waxing their hyperbole allowance in Part One (https://soundcloud.com/bitchinbrew/040-albums-of-2019-part-one), Danny and Brad find the festive energy to finish their countdown to the best album (or is it albums?) of 2019. There's also the annual shenanigans of The Golden Teabags, with awards for EP of the Year, Gig of the Year, Re…

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The Christmas Moo 16:18

4+ y ago16:18

16:18

Reviewing Darkness Brewing, Christmas Moo, cherry chocolate milk stout.

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#040 - Albums Of 2019 Special: PART ONE (20 - 11) 2:03:00

4+ y ago2:03:00

2:03:00

'Tis that most special time of year once again, so after a lengthy hiatus Danny and Brad reunite to begin the countdown to what they believe to be (and, as a result, factually is) the best Album of 2019? Will it be blink-182? Will it be Weezer? Will it be Chris Kamara? There's only one way to find out... In part one, Danny and Brad start from #20 a…

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Thankful For Beer Episode 2 51:07

4+ y ago51:07

51:07

Reviewing Desert Beers

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We’re thankful for beer, episode 1. 27:24

4+ y ago27:24

27:24

Getting ready to head into the week of Thanksgiving, starting with the main course and sides. One from Southern Tier, one from New Belgium. Southern Tier, Harvest Special Ale, New Belgium, Voodoo Ranger, Special Edition, Atomic Pumpkin

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Episode 3, 13th Beer of Halloween, Plus Bonus Beer 33:41

4+ y ago33:41

33:41

Reviewing Great Lakes Nosferatu, Imperial Red Ale, and Central State Polyjuice Potion.

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13 Beers of Halloween 1:12:51

4+ y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Reviewing 13 Beers

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2109 First Annual 13 Beers of Halloween Part: 1 20:04

4+ y ago20:04

20:04

Like all good slasher flicks.. this one has sequels. (Que the scary voice)

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Oktoberfest 31:07

4+ y ago31:07

31:07

Reviewing Oktoberfest beers, Rhinegeist Slangria and Franz, adn Erdinger Oktoberfest.

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#039 - 10 Bitchin' Podcasts (That Aren't Mine): International Podcast Day 2019 Special 1:14:05

4+ y ago1:14:05

1:14:05

In celebration of International Podcast Day on September 30th, 2019, Danny gives you a guide to 10 podcasts from the worlds of music, film, pro wrestling and beyond that have entertained and inspired him.Listen to all of the featured podcasts below:- Riot Act: https://www.riotactpodcast.com- Straight Outta Popcorn: https://straightouttapopcorn.libs…

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Brew-Ha.. more like Beer Brew hahahaha 1:19:42

4+ y ago1:19:42

1:19:42

New cohost, new Rhinegeist beer review.

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#038 - Bitchin' Brew Goes to ArcTanGent 2019 (Car Bomb, Cultdreams, Ithaca + MORE) 1:42:13

4+ y ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Danny celebrates his first pilgrimage to ArcTanGent – the spiritual home of experimental, technical and progressive heavy music – by chatting to no less than FIVE of the most buzzed-about bands from this year's stacked lineup!Join us as we pop open a refreshing can(s) of beer and talk music, life and everything in between with: Greg Kubacki and Jon…

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Adios Summer 16:07

4+ y ago16:07

16:07

Saying goodbye to summer with Dayblazer and a mango India pale ale.

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The Bitchin' Review #007.5 - Reign In Mud (ArcTanGent 2019 Review) 2:02:57

4+ y ago2:02:57

2:02:57

Having (barely) recovered from the festival flu, Danny and a slightly huskier-sounding Brad recap their jam-packed weekend at ArcTanGent 2019. Expect live reviews of more than 30 of the world's best alternative/progressive/heavy bands, including Coheed and Cambria, Meshuggah, Zeal & Ardor, Daughters, Employed to Serve, Cult of Luna, Brutus, Black P…

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Peach Doodoo 7:00

4+ y ago7:00

7:00

Reviewing Rhinegeist Peach Dodo

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The Bitchin' Review #007 - Gimme That Crunch 2:10:29

4+ y ago2:10:29

2:10:29

Fuelled by some delicious Hungarian brewskis, Danny and Brad push some of July's biggest alternative music releases under the microscope. There's reviews of the new records from Jamie Lenman, Phoxjaw, Drab Majesty and Muskets, before a leap back in time to some of the albums that were missed on the podcast earlier in the year. If you ever wanted to…

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Haven and the Rooftop 6:50

4+ y ago6:50

6:50

Haven summer brew and the new rooftop at Braxton Brewery.

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The Bitchin' Festival Previews: ArcTanGent 2019 with Pijn/Curse These Metal Hands and Gender Roles 1:13:49

4+ y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

It's almost time for another awesome festival, and you know what that means... It's time for another Bitchin' Festival Preview! Join Danny along with Pijn / Curse These Metal Hands drummer Nick Watmough and Gender Roles frontman Tom Bennett as they dissect the lineup for the 2019 edition of the UK's premier festival for all things experimental, pro…

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Summertrip 7:20

4+ y ago7:20

7:20

Review of Braxton’s Summertrip

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The Bitchin' Review #006.5 - Bring Out The Bag Wine! (2000trees 2019 Review) 2:41:32

4+ y ago2:41:32

2:41:32

In the final instalment of Bitchin' Brew's coverage of 2000trees 2019, Danny and Brad sweat themselves silly to chat about nearly 50 performances from across the weekend, including sets from Jamie Lenman, Cancer Bats, While She Sleeps, Every Time I Die, VUKOVI, The Wildhearts, Petrol Girls, Milk Teeth, The Armed, MØL, Rolo Tomassi, The St Pierre Sn…

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Tap Truck KY 16:33

5y ago16:33

16:33

Visiting Tap Truck KY

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#037 - Bitchin' Brew Goes to 2000trees 2019: PART TWO (Brutus, Delaire the Liar and Sœur) 57:16

5y ago57:16

57:16

In the second half of this 2000trees eleganza extravaganza, Danny heads backstage once again for a beer and a natter with members from three of the most talked-about bands from this year's lineup: Ffin Colley and Joey Brayshaw from Delaire the Liar, Stefanie Mannaerts and Stijn Vanhoegaerden from Brutus, and Tina Maynard, Anya Pulver and James Coll…

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Easy Seas.. Intro to why I like beer, and a review of Ballast Point, Easy Seas 9:39

5y ago9:39

9:39

Intro to what this show is about.. beer, mainly craft beer, but domestics and foreign as well. In depth review of a single beer, with an attempt at humor.

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#037 - Bitchin' Brew Goes to 2000trees 2019: PART ONE (St Pierre..., Petrol Girls + MORE) 1:22:27

5y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

It's finally time to return to the lush surroundings of Upcote Farm for not necessarily the biggest, but arguably the best weekend of Festival Season... 2000trees!Join Danny as he cracks open some refreshing beers and sits down for chats with Damien Sayell from The St Pierre Snake Invasion, Ren Aldridge from Petrol Girls, Kim Song Sternkopf & Nicol…

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The Bitchin' Review #006 - Lidl Yachty 1:56:59

5y ago1:56:59

1:56:59

Danny and Brad return once again to the hot-as-balls recording 'studio' (AKA Danny's 2005 Fiat Punto) to chat about the most noteworthy alternative music releases from the month of June. Expect reviews of records from Baroness, Perry Farrell, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Pelican, Fresh, Fuming Mouth, Her Name is Calla and The St Pierre Snake Invasion. There's…

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The Bitchin' Festival Previews: 2000trees Festival 2019 with VUKOVI and itoldyouiwouldeatyou 1:23:45

5y ago1:23:45

1:23:45

It's time to talk about the land of sun (hopefully), sensational live music (probably) and silent discos (definitely) in the latest edition of Bitchin' Festival Previews: the greatest festival on the planet, 2000trees!Danny grabs a chat with VUKOVI's Janine Shilstone &Hamish Reilly and itoldyouiwouldeatyou's Joey Ashworth, for a chat about their to…

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The Bitchin' Review #005 - Mein (B)radio 2:00:17

5y ago2:00:17

2:00:17

Danny and Brad return to BrewDog Southampton for a sampling of their snazziest bouquets and a belated chat about some of the biggest and best alternative music releases from the month of May. Tune in for reviews of the latest records from Biffy Clyro, Employed to Serve, Rammstein, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, The Wildhearts, Tyler the Creator…

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The Bitchin' Review #004 - Sturdy Legs 1:32:23

5y ago1:32:23

1:32:23

In a long-delayed critiquing of the biggest and best alternative music releases from April 2019, Danny and Brad grab a cold, refreshing, crafty pint at BrewDog Southampton and discuss records from PUP, Loyle Carner, Blood Command, The Damned Things, Heart Attack Man, The Nightmares, Martha and Watchcries.--Join the BITCHIN' CREW, the official Faceb…

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The Bitchin' Festival Previews: Download Festival 2019 with Conjurer and Trash Boat 2:04:11

5y ago2:04:11

2:04:11

It's time to talk about the big dog of all rock and metal festivals in this edition of Bitchin' Festival Previews: the legendary Download Festival. Join Danny, Conjurer guitarist/co-vocalist Brady Deeprose and Trash Boat frontman Tobi Duncan as they take a look at this year's mega lineup, which is topped by Def Leppard, Slipknot and Tool.Conjurer p…

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#036 - Bitchin' Brew Goes to Slam Dunk Festival (New Found Glory, Cancer Bats, The Bronx + MORE) 1:44:38

5y ago1:44:38

1:44:38

Music! Wrestling! Unfortunate incidents in the shower! It's all happening as Danny heads backstage at Slam Dunk Festival for this bumper special. Tune in for chats with:- Chad Gilbert & Ian Grushka (New Found Glory)- Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats)- Matt Caughthran (The Bronx)- Aimee Interrupter & Kevin Bivona (The Interrupters)- Sammy Urwin (Employed t…

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The Bitchin' Festival Previews: Slam Dunk Festival 2019 with Henry Cox (Boston Manor) 40:18

5y ago40:18

40:18

Get ready for the first big festival in the rock community calendar with the first in a new series of features on Bitchin' Brew! In the first Bitchin' Festival Preview, Danny grabs a chat with Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox about Slam Dunk Festival 2019 – they discuss the band's slot on the main stage this year, their history with Slam Dunk, and t…

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The Bitchin’ Review #003 - Hola, Me Llamo Rivers 1:57:10

5y ago1:57:10

1:57:10

Danny and Brad find themselves in the middle of what appears to be the set for the next Fast & Furious movie, as they discuss some of March 2019's noteworthy music releases. There's chat about everything from the glacial hardcore-prog-rock-shoegaze-whatever-it-is of Brutus, to the chipper and quirky acousti-core of Angel Du$t, not to mention the ga…

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The Bitchin' Review #002 - Attack Of The Colons 1:46:37

5y ago1:46:37

1:46:37

A bunged-up Danny and a beered-up Brad shoot the springtime breeze about some of February 2019's noteworthy music releases, including records from SWMRS, Ithaca, Spielbergs, Press to MECO, Queen Zee, Astronoid, Woahnows and HEALTH. There's also reviews of live shows from The Dirty Nil and Vein, and perhaps a little too much conversation about Brad'…

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The Bitchin' Review #001 - Pod Daddy And The Creepy Uncle 2:09:51

5y ago2:09:51

2:09:51

It's time for the first episode (which is technically the second episode?) of Bitchin' Brew's new monthly music reviews eleganza extravaganza, co-hosted by the 'Pod Daddy' Danny Randon and the 'Pod Creepy Uncle' Brad Thorne.In episode #001, Danny and Brad discuss the noteworthy music releases of January 2019, including records from Puppy, Fever 333…

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#035 - Ricky Bates & Toby Robinson (The Joiners) 1:23:43

5y ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Danny returns to one of his favourite recording spots – the office upstairs at the best venue in the world, The Joiners in Southampton – for a natter with two of the venue's top promoters, Ricky Bates and Toby Robinson. They discuss this year's Independent Venue Week antics (sorry, this podcast is outrageously late to the party), the history of the…

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