Best Solid Non Fail Studios Podcasts (2024)

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TTP Episode 88 - Great Taste of the Midwest 2022 Preview 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Jim and Alex visit beautiful downtown Oconomowoc for our annual sit-down with the gracious organizers of the Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison WI! Fred Swanson and Jason Walters describe the efforts of the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild in ushering in the 35th Anniversary of everyone's favorite Midwest beer extravaganza. We'll be talking…

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TTP Episode 87 - Ope! Brewing 47:23

2+ y ago47:23

47:23

Jim and Jesus sit down with the newest brewery opening on the west side of Milwaukee. Located in West Allis and started by names that are familiar to those in the Milwaukee beer scene, Ope! Brewing Co. is looking to do things differently. We sit down with co-founders Kyle, Adam and John and talk about all the work that goes into starting a brewery …

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TTP Episode 86 - The 420 Episode 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

The boys from the Tap Takeover Podcast join Kelly's Greens at Ray's Growler Gallery to celebrate 420 in the best way possible! We've worked with Rob and the crew from Ray's to cultivate the ul;timate stoner-beer collection - munchie inspired, and nothing under 8% ABV! Join us as we discuss some fun upcoming events with a few of our favorite industr…

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TTP Episode 85 - 420 Ray's & Kelly's Greens 35:00

2+ y ago35:00

35:00

Jim, Jesus and Alex sit down with Rob Zellermayer, Spencer McCoy and Grae Duerkop from Ray's Wine and Spirits and Erin Kelly from Kelly's Greens Handcrafted CBD Treats to preview a very special 4/20 Tap Takeover Podcast event at Ray's Growler Gallery next week! This is the first opportunity for the boys from the podcast to cultivate a beer list for…

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TTP Episode 84 - Mobcraft Advent Calendar 31:37

3y ago31:37

31:37

Jim sits down with MobCraft Brewing co-founder Henry Schwartz for a special Beer News episode as they talk about the return of the Solid NonFail Stout. Available only in the new Advent Beer Calendar, it's one of 24 beers specially brewed just for the calendar. They also discuss MobCraft's massive expansion into Denver, CO, Waterford, WI and Woodsto…

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TTP Episode 83 - Central Waters Milwaukee 1:27:00

3y ago1:27:00

1:27:00

Central Waters Brewing from Amherst, WI is coming to Milwaukee and we've got all the amazing details on the new pilot house and a special beer news segment detailing the amazing tap list for the grand opening on Saturday October 16th! Black Gold fans, you'd better pay attention! On this episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, the boys sits down with A…

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TTP Episode 82 - Brewfinity 34:50

3y ago34:50

34:50

Have you ever dreamed of dumping your boring job and jumping into the role of brewery owner? On this episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, Jim sits down with Chad Ostram of Brewfinity Brewing Co. and discusses his story of how he came to own an already established brewery in Oconomowoc, WI. Hear about all the pros and cons of purchasing a brewery ve…

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TTP Episode 81 - Season 4 Episode 1 - 2021 Great Taste of the Midwest Preview 1:03:49

3y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It's time for the Great Taste of the Midwest 2021! And this year's annual preview episode also ushers in the triumphant return of the Tap Takeover Podcast for a surprise 4th Season! We sit down to share a few pints and a few stories with organizers of the event, Fred Swanson and Jason Walters. We'll discuss the new format of the festival for a smal…

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TTP Episode 80 - 1840 Brewing Co - USA Today Top 10 Beer News

4+ y ago

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TTP Episode 79 - 2019 Lakefront Black Friday 48:47

5y ago48:47

48:47

The fellas at the Tap Takeover Podcast pay our annual visit to Lakefront Brewery to visit with owner Russ Klisch to discuss details of the long awaited Black Friday Beer Release! We'll be drinking some of Russ and the gang's newest Kwiek experiment, the newest Barrel-Aged Cacao Stout, three versions of the Black Friday Stout. And the treat of all t…

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TTP Episode 78 - 2019 Pumpkin Patch Tasting 31:21

5y ago31:21

31:21

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Tasting on the Tap Takeover Podcast! 2019 may go down in history as the year that we not only ruined pumpkin pie for Andy, but we may have also ruined rum for him. Jesus has included a wide variety of traditional pumpkin beer styles as well as some pretty weird entries to the tasting. Plus we're joined by a …

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TTP Episode 77 - Great Taste of the Midwest 2019 1:28:15

5y ago1:28:15

1:28:15

As we close out our beer festival season coverage here on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we come now to the granddaddy of them all - The Great Taste of the Midwest! Often called one of the greatest beer events in the world, sometimes called Christmas in August, and many times simply referred to as "being welcomed home, The Great Taste in Madison, WI is …

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TTP Episode 76 - World Of Beer Fest 2019 29:00

5y ago29:00

29:00

Join the Tap Takeover Podcast fellas as at the 2019 World of Beer Fest for our Summer Festival series! Hosting in a new location this year, The Milwaukee Beer Barons pulled out all the stops for South East Wisconsin's oldest beer fest. Find out how the Brewers liked the new venue, and what makes WOB Fest so special to brewers and attendees alike. P…

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TTP Episode 75 - Smells Like A Beer Fest 2019 1:33:00

5y ago1:33:00

1:33:00

The 2019 Smells Like A Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL is becoming one of the best-run beer festivals of the spring/summer season, and boasts some major out of state brewing talent! Join the fellas from the Tap Takeover Podcast as we take our listeners along for the wonderful ride. We'll be discussing beer collaborations with "Mr. …

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TTP Episode 74 - Joint Beer Fest 2019 1:00:58

5y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

The 2019 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing was a gloriously unique event to behold. And the fellas at the Tap Takeover Podcast are taking all of our listeners along with us to experience the fun! We'll discuss the Wisconsin liquor laws which necessitated the collaborative nature of the event, the breweries involved in the collaborations, and a …

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TTP Episode 73 - Hacienda 48:00:00

5y ago48:00:00

48:00:00

A fan-favorite has opened a new taproom in Milwaukee! Join Alex, Andy and Jesus as they sit down with Danny McMahon, the head brewer of Hacienda Beer Company. Recorded during the soft-opening of Hacienda's first dedicated taproom, learn how Hacienda was started as a sister brewery to Door County Brewing Company, which beer styles Danny really loves…

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TTP Episode 72 - Dead Bird 45:21

5y ago45:21

45:21

On this week's episode, we've got a brand new Brewery in Milwaukee! Join Nick Kocis from Dead Bird Brewing as he goes behind the mics with the Tap Takeover Podcast to discuss the brewery's long-awaited move from Madison, the construction of the new space and to discuss the origin story of the Dead Bird name! And it wouldn't be a Tap Takeover Podcas…

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TTP Episode 71 - Great Taste 2019 Preview 1:06:15

5y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us again - it's time for the Great Taste of the Midwest 2019! Come join us at the Tap Takeover Podcast for our annual preview episode as we sit down to share a few pints and a few stories with organizers of the event, Fred Swanson and Jason Walters, as well as our hosts Scott Manning and Rory Nienajadlo f…

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TTP World of Beer 2019 Fest Promo 35:46

5y ago35:46

35:46

Tune in for a special edition of Beer News! In this beer festival edition, Jim and Jesus sit down with Josh Strupp and Jason Rohloff of the World of Beer Fest. A fantastic beer fest on June 22nd, 2019 sponsored by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee, tune in to hear all about the awesome beers awaiting you, and find out about some rare beers available to …

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TTP Hacienda Beer News 4:52

5+ y ago4:52

4:52

Join us for a quick 5-minute Beer News segment to welcome our neighbors from Door County to the new Hacienda Brewing Company taproom in Milwaukee with owner and head brewer Danny McMahon! The grand opening takes place on Saturday 6/1/19, so grab a pint of Everything Eventually Hazy IPA and join us. Full Episode with Hacienda coming soon! Cheers!…

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TTP Episode 70 - 1840 Collaboration 28:45

5+ y ago28:45

28:45

Kyle Vetter from 1840 Brewing joins the fellas for a quick 30 min episode to discuss the "Year of the Collaboration" in 2019. Specifically Koselig, the Raw IPA collaboration beer between 1840 and the Tap Takeover Podcast which will be released this Friday and Saturday at the brewery in historic Bay View! We also touch on Kyle's recent collaboration…

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TTP Episode 69 - Component 48:47

5+ y ago48:47

48:47

The Tap Takeover Podcast returns to a familiar spot to meet a new family of brewers in Bay View, WI. Component Brewing has taken over the taproom and brewing location once held by Eagle Park and Enlightened Brewing, but they have certainly left their mark on the space. With a focus on hazy IPA's, fruited kettle sours and stouts, Jonathan, Steve and…

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TTP Smells Like a Beer Fest Preview - Mikerphone 18:43

5+ y ago18:43

18:43

It's almost time for the 2nd Annual Smells Like a Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL, and we at the Tap Takeover Podcast are thrilled and honored to bring our listeners with us to the event through exclusive coverage on April 27th! But first, Andy sits down with owner Mike Pallen to discuss plans for the 2019 Fest and the massive numb…

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TTP Joint Beer Fest News - Mikerphone 9:55

5+ y ago9:55

9:55

Another quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP in anticipation of the 4/20 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing! Andy sits down with Mike Pallen, owner of Mikerphone Brewing in Illinois and Eagle Park owner Jackson Borgardt to discuss their collaboration beer for the 2nd annual Joint Beer Release. Stay tuned all week for more breaki…

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TTP Joint Beer Fest News - Phase Three 8:28

5+ y ago8:28

8:28

Another quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP in anticipation of the 4/20 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing! Alex and Andy sit down with Shaun Berns and Evan Morris of Phase Three Brewing in Illinois and Eagle Park owner Jackson Borgardt to discuss their collaboration beer for the 2nd annual Joint Beer Release. Stay tuned all we…

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TTP Joint Beer Fest News - Lupelin 8:46

5+ y ago8:46

8:46

Another quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP in anticipation of the 4/20 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing! Jim sits down with Aaron Zierdt and Mike Johnson of Lupelin Brewing Company in Minnesota and Eagle Park owner Jackson Borgardt to discuss their collaboration beer for the 2nd annual Joint Beer Release. Stay tuned all week…

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TTP Joint Beer Fest News - Eagle Park and Untitled Art 11:57

5+ y ago11:57

11:57

A quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP in anticipation of the 4/20 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing! Andy sits down with Eagle Park owner Jackson Borgardt to discuss plans for the 2nd annual Joint Beer Release, as well as their collaboration beer with Untitled Art being brewed for the event. Stay tuned all week for more breaki…

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TTP Episode 68 - Phase Three Beer News 22:10

5+ y ago22:10

22:10

We've got a quick update from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast. Having produced their very first beer as a new brewery this past weekend, it's time to say Happy Birthday to Phase Three Brewing in Illinois! We sat down with Shaun Berns and Evan Morris to discuss their plans for their newest adventure into brewing, their shared ex…

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TTP Episode 67 - R'Noggin 1:01:06

5+ y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

The Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" down to the Wisconsin-Illinois border to chat with the owners of R'Noggin Brewery in Kenosha! We sit down with brothers Jeff and Kevin Bridleman to get the inside scoop on the 70 different beers that they've brewed in their 3 years of operation. Ever wanted to know the story behind the little gi…

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TTP Episode 66 - Barrel Broker 55:58

5+ y ago55:58

55:58

Come join the Tap Takeover Podcast as we sit down for a special barrel-aged beer episode with the Barrel Broker, John Gill. Barrel aging of beers has grown significantly in recent years and John supplies over 90% of the barrels and racks in the Milwaukee area. He has also shipped product to all 50 states and around the world. We enjoy a few barrel …

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TTP Episode 65 - Miller Valley Part 2 45:28

5+ y ago45:28

45:28

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew is back for Part Two of the Miller Valley Brewery interview with Kain Escobar! Kain continues to go to the vault for some tasty, experimental beers and some funny stories from the brewery. He also tells us about Flying Hippo and even shares what beers he would have on tap if he started his own brewery. Grab a pint and …

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TTP Episode 64 - Miller Valley Part 1 58:47

5+ y ago58:47

58:47

To begin Season 3, the Tap Takeover Podcast journeys deep into the bowels of MillerCoors for a 2-Part Interview to finally sit down with Kain Escobar and discuss Miller Valley Brewing - the experimental brewery portion of MillerCoors' production! They come up with unique one-off concoctions which are then released and shared at different beer festi…

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TTP Episode 63 - Season 2 Bloopers 35:47

5+ y ago35:47

35:47

As we wrap up another season of the Tap Takeover Podcast, we like to take the time to revisit some of our favorite bloopers from 2018. And there were plenty to go around! Let's just say that drinking high ABV beers with professional brewers, and then speaking into a microphone, can have some hilarious consequences. So sit back, grab a pint of your …

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TTP Episode 62 - Smells Like a Beer Tasting 39:29

5+ y ago39:29

39:29

Today's special tasting on the Tap Takeover Podcast is the culmination of our thrilling listener contest to join the fellas for a chance to enjoy every distinct variation of Smells Like Bean Spirit that has been produced by Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our special guests for this episode are Joel and Ian, our contest winners, as wel…

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TTP Episode 61 - Revoluton Part 2 33:51

6y ago33:51

33:51

After taking a little break for Black Friday, we are back with Part 2 of our interview with Marty Scott and Aaron Keefner from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL! We'll finish our live tasting of the Deth By Currants, Code Switch, and VSOJ, we'll discuss the wildly popular Anti-Hero IPA and the League of Heroes Series, and we'll tackle the reasons b…

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TTP Episode 60 - Lakefront Black Friday 2018 25:55

6y ago25:55

25:55

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew returns to check in with owner Russ Klisch at Lakefront Brewing in preparation for the 2018 Black Friday Release! We have a live tasting of some side-by-side comparisons of both the 2017 & 2018 Black Friday Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, as well as the 2017 & 2018 XXX Reserve - a barrel-aged blend of the previous three ye…

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TTP Episode 59 - Revolution Part1 1:11:05

6y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

The Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" for a very special super-sized two part interview with Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL! We sit down with Quality & Innovation Lead Marty Scott and Specialty Beer Coordinator Aaron Keefner as they lead us through a sneak-peak live tasting of their "Deep Wood Series." We'll be discussing the ski…

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TTP Beer News - 11-14-18 7:33

6y ago7:33

7:33

Just in time for the Revolution Deep Wood series Release this weekend, stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/14/18. Grab a can of Deth's Tar Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!By Alex, Jesus, Andy and Jim

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TTP Episode 58 - Pumpkin Patch Tasting 25:36

6y ago25:36

25:36

November is upon us and with it, a fun array of holiday flavors. Today we explore some of those flavors as we take our 2nd Annual Tour through Jesus' Pumpkin Patch! We'll be tasting pumpkin beers, pumpkin stouts, and barrel-aged pumpkin ales from Southern Tier Brewiing Co., Schlafly Beer, O'Fallon Brewery, Badger State, and Lakefront Brewing. Will …

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TTP Beer News - 11-01-18 4:08

6y ago4:08

4:08

Just in time to get you ready for the weekend! Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/01/18. Grab a bottle of Central Waters' Brewhouse Coffee Stout and join us. Cheers!By Alex, Jesus, Andy and Jim

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TTP Episode 57 - Working Draft 1:02:03

6y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

The Tap Takeover Podcast Crew returns to Madison, WI this week to sit down with one of the hottest new breweries of 2018. Working Draft Beer Company's head brewer, Clint Lohman, and owner Ben Feifarek tell us about some of their amazing beers and we learn about the origin of their idea to open a brewery. And we also find out about the efforts that …

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TTP Episode 56 - 25,000 Downloads Tasting 17:27

6y ago17:27

17:27

For our 25,000 Downloads Celebration Episode, the Tap Takeover Podcast Crew has put together a special tasting with 4 bottles to celebrate some of our favorite milestone episodes over the past 2 years! The four brews on the taps today: a Tropical Milkshake IPA from Eagle Park Brewing, a 2016 BCBS from Goose Island, a 2017 Morning Delight from Toppl…

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TTP Episode 55 - Special Releases 29:54

6y ago29:54

29:54

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew hits the road for a special beer release Saturday. First up, we sit down with Max from Eagle Park Brewing in Milwaukee to discuss the release of their Nelson Sauvin New England-style IPA, as well as some other upcoming releases. Then we travel to contract-brewers Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, WI to check out the release …

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TTP Beer News - 10-04-18 3:29

6y ago3:29

3:29

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 10/04/18. Grab a bottle of The Brewing Projekt's Dare Mighty Things IPA and join us. Cheers!By Alex, Jesus, Andy and Jim

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TTP Episode 54 - Oktoberfest Tasting 12:30

6y ago12:30

12:30

The changing colors and the cooler nights can only mean one thing: Oktoberfest beers! The boys are back in the studio for an Octoberfest tasting, trying four Marzen style beers. With so many being released now, we wanted to see what a couple of old friends and some larger breweries had to offer. In today's episode, we tried the Oktoberfest beers fr…

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TTP Episode 53 - Pulpit Rock 1:01:49

6y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This week, we've taken the Tap Takeover Podcast on a "beer-run" to visit Pulpit Rock Brewing in Decorah, IA! We sit down with head-brewers Robert Slack and Justin Teff as they lead us through a live tasting of their many highly sought-after brewery creations. In today's episode we'll be discussing Pulpit Rock's ties to the Decorah community and it'…

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TTP Episode 52 - Hazy IPA Tasting 19:19

6y ago19:19

19:19

The Tap Takeover Podcast Crew get together for another special tasting episode. We wanted to pay tribute to the hazy beers of summer by trying the New England Style Hazy IPA's. We'll be discussing the transition of a "craze" into a "style," what the additions of different hops at different times in the brewing process can mean for the flavor profil…

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TTP Episode 51 - Great Taste of the Midwest Event 1:21:39

6y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

For Brewers and Fest-Attendees alike, the Great Taste of the Midwest feels like coming home, thanks, in large part, to the amazing volunteers and organizers who have performed the herculean effort of putting on this event for the past 32 years. This week on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we present our "Love Letter" to the Great Taste. Featured on this …

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TTP Beer News - 08-22-18 3:43

6y ago3:43

3:43

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 08/22/18. Grab a bottle of Lift Bridge Octoberfest Bier and join us. Cheers!By Alex, Jesus, Andy and Jim

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TTP Episode 50 - Antioch Summer Tent Event 1:27:11

6y ago1:27:11

1:27:11

The crew heads just south of the WI-IL border to visit Antioch Fine Wine and Liquors for their 7th Annual Summer Tent Event! We catch up with old friends like Lakefront and Only Child, and meet some new friends from Canarchy, Collective Arts, 9th Hour, Half Day, Zum Bier, and the Boot Campaign for Veterans! We also sit down with Rick from Antioch f…

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