For this episode of Brewstilled I’ll be discussing storylines for the 2024 NFL draft. With the draft now a little more than 2 weeks away, teams in the House of the Lombardi will face critical moments that will define the destiny of their franchise. Some teams are rebuilding while others are at a crossroads. Players such as Trevor Lawrence will face…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’m joined by Portland Oregon based beer writer and podcaster Jeff Alworth. Jeff is the author of the Beer Bible and is a leading expert on beer. He’s also the writer of the blog Beervana. In this episode I talk with Jeff about a wide array of beer topics such as his start as a beer writer, podcaster, where craft be…

For this edition of Brewstilled, the NFL returns as we are now in the NFL season year for the 2024 season. It’s also the return of the House of the Lombardi, the theme for the NFL here on Brewstilled. For this episode, I’ll be discussing the 10 NFL teams for this year’s edition of the House of The Lombardi. Some teams were part of last year’s editi…

For this episode of Brewstilled, it’s a recap of my experience when I went on a quest to find the world's most sought after beer, Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing Company. For many craft beer enthusiast Pliny the Younger is the Holy Grail. Once a year for 2 weeks, this beer of intrigue is released at Russian River’s Brewing's taprooms i…

For this episode of Brewstilled, it’s a recap of the 2024 California Craft Beer Summit. For this year’s summit, attendees saw a follow up from the topics addressed at last years CCBA summit. Such issues addressed were legislative updates, the growing rise of low ABV beer, food pairings and an opening address from Rob Todd from Allagash Brewing Comp…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’m joined by Laryssa and Johanna from Friends of Front here in Sacramento to preview Front Street Brewfest in Sacramento California to be held on April 13th, 2024. The Front Street Brewfest is a craft beer festival that benefits Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter. Several Sacramento breweries such as Alaro, J…

For this episode of Brewstilled, the road to 40 continues with dating after 40 as the episode’s topic. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Lisa Firestone a psychologist who specializes in relationships and who has also written on the topic of dating after 40. She has been published in numerous professional articles in places such as Psychology Today, …

For this episode of Brewstilled, the road to 40 continues as I speak with Deborah Heiser. about the Right Side of age 40. Deborah is an Applied Developmental Psychologist. She is also a TEDx speaker, a 92nd Street Y speaker, and is the Founder of The Mentor Project. Her work has been featured in Psychology Today, Forbes Magazine and the New York Ti…

For this episode of Brewstilled, it’s the start of a new project in where I begin the road to 40. As someone who turns 40 in the year 2024, I’ll be discussing turning 40 here on the Brewstilled podcast for some episodes with the first episode based on when Millennials turn 40. For Millennials, the idea of turning 40 was at one time worlds away, but…

For this episode of Brewstilled I’ll be recapping the season 4 finale of HBO’s True Detective Night Country. The case is now closed and the mystery is for the most part solved. We saw Danvers and Navarro work together to solve a complex mystery in a hostile environment in one of the worlds most remote regions. Also, was this mystery more supernatur…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 5 of HBO’s True Detective Night Country. We are just one episode away from the conclusion and the mystery still remains. In this episode we saw Danvers and Navarro venture into the deepest and darkest parts of the mystery that may also unleash the darkness within themselves. There’s a lot t…

For this episode of Brewstilled, it’s a Super Bowl preview with beer. In this edition of Brewstilled, I’ll be previewing the Super Bowl with 5 storylines from the big game. In addition, each storyline will have its own unique beer pairing with 5 different beers from 5 different beer styles. The Super Bowl will have action and stories. Can the 49ner…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping True Detective Episode 4 from season 4 from HBO. With now just episodes left, we’re left a mystery that continues unfold and no signs on answer. In episode 4 we see detectives Danvers and Navarro pursue a lead of interest while a the darkness around then continues to descend. We continue to see mor…

For this episode of Brewstilled it’s a recap of episode 3 of True Detective Night Country from HBO. In episode 3 we saw more of the season three storyline unfold with Detectives Danvers and Navarro working to solve a deeply complex and disturbing mystery in where nothing is ever what it appears to be. It’s now 5 days of night in the case and the my…

For this episode of Brewstilled it’s a preview of Capitol Beer Fest coming up this March in Sacramento California. Capitol Beer Fest benefits Runnin’ For Rhett and their youth fitness programs. Capitol Beerfest will feature several breweries from Sacramento who will be pouring an eclectic selection of different beer styles. Breweries from the Calif…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be discussing this past weekend’s NFL action in the Divisional title games. We now have the final four teams standing for this year’s NFL season with 2 of them being members of the House of Lombardi. I’ll also be discussing recent events in the NFL that also involves drama and controversy within the Dallas Cowb…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 2 of True Detective Night Country from HBO. In episode 2, the darkness of the mystery continues as Danvers and Navarro begin to see more pieces of the puzzle for the enigmatic and dark case they’re trying to solve. Yet not all is settled as the two detectives face their past and personal de…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping the Wildcard round for the 2023 NFL season playoffs. For the wildcard round, we saw upsets, emerging stars and 2 epic collapses. The Houston Texans showed they’re the new dominant team in the AFC South and maybe even eventually the AFC Conference. The Packers showed they’re also a dangerous team wh…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 1 of the fourth season of True Detective from HBO and MAX. True Detective comes back strong with a unique fourth season that contains a disturbing and dark mystery that takes place in Alaska during a time period of everlasting darkness in an extended period of night. In this season two dete…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping the Season 4 Finale of Apples TV’s For All Mankind. For All Mankind’s Season 4 finale was dramatic, epic, and moving. We saw some chapters close while also seeing new ones open. The intersecting storylines also came full circle as we saw our beloved veteran characters and new characters face one of…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping week 18 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. In the final week before the playoffs, we saw how many House of Lombardi teams make it into the playoffs for a total of 4 teams. For the wildcard round of the playoffs, we’ll see the Cowboys, Packers, and Lions play while the Ravens have…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 9 for Season 4 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind. With one episode remaining in season 4, we saw a dramatic build up towards the Season 4 finale. We saw our beloved character face obstacles, revelations and some potential new beginnings. We saw also the consequences brought about by the actions…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping Week 17 of the 2023 season. Week 17 served as week filled with action, drama and controversial win. It also played a role in shaping the playoffs for the season. The Jets lost to the Browns as their season continues to go downhill. Will drama with the Jets and Aaron Rogers follow? The Cowboys and t…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 8 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind Season 4. With just 2 episodes left in season 4, the drama and story is Brewstilling in the best way possible. Our beloved characters are making bold decisions in this season that are made with reckless abandon. Some of these choices are also borderline damna…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 7 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind season 4. For episode 7, we saw more compacted storylines as the season enters it’s final three episodes. The drama between Margo and Aledia continues while we saw escalation with the drama between Helios leaders and its rank and file workers. There were also…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season. We’re now towards the end of December with teams looking to play their final push toward the playoffs while some are looking to resolve lingering storylines. The Raiders got a big win on Thursday night. The Lions also got a big win against the Broncos while we also s…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’m joined Tony the Head Brewer from Sacrament Brewing based in Sacramento California. Sacrament Brewing is a brewery that brews an eclectic selection of quality craft beer varieties. In this episode, I interview Tony about his start in the craft beer industry, craft beer styles, craft beer trends and more. It’s all…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 6 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind Season 4. For episode 6, we saw a tense summit over a discovery in outer space that will likely change the rest of the series. We also saw a dramatic reunion between 2 longtime beloved characters. Separate motivations and desires were also seen in this episod…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping week 14 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. This week the theme was Dak’s justice given the Cowboys victory over the Eagles in their Sunday night game. Are the Cowboys now legitimate Super Bowl contenders? The Jaguars lost to the Browns. Are the Jaguars facing a late December coll…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping episode 5 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind Season 4 from Apple TV. This was a powerful episode that stays with the viewer long after the credits roll. The moving moments and the drama make episode 5 one of the most memorable episodes of the entire series. We saw a mystery get solved and the end of an …

For this episode of Brewstilled I’ll be recapping Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. For week 13 the Dallas Cowboys won against the Seattle Seahawks in a high stakes and barn burner of a Thursday night matchup. Yet, the Cowboys defense has shown to be the Cowboys weakness. For Seattle, they’re now 6-6 and their playoff ho…

On this edition of Brewstilled, the adventure from Season 4 of Apple TV’s For All Mankind continues. In this episode, we saw the consequences of the events from episode 3 and the effects it’s having on the season 4 storyline. We saw more of Margo’s season 4 storyline develop, drama on Mars and a new gold rush on Mars. I’ll be recapping episode 4 he…

For week 12 of the 2023 NFL season, we saw NFL action on three unique days over Thanksgiving Day weekend. The Green Bay Packers may have resurrected their season and playoff hopes in their win over the Detroit Lions. As for the Lions, are they not ready for Super Bowl stardom? For the Cowboys they won a major divisional round game in their game aga…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be recapping Apple TV’s For All Mankind Episode 3 Season 4. In this episode we pick up where we left off from episode 2. We saw further developments with Margo’s storyline in the Soviet Union. With the Soviet Union facing a coup, how will this change the dynamics on Happy Valley? We saw further storyline develo…

For week 11 of 2023 NFL season and in the House of Lombardi, Quarterbacks struck back. The Baltimore Ravens bounced back from their loss against the Cleveland Browns during their win against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ravens are now on top in the AFC conference. The question is, can the Ravens hold their lead in the AFC conference? The Jaguars …

For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m joined by Katie and Matt from Mattie Groves Brewery, an upcoming brewery based in Sacramento California. Once opened, Mattie Groves Brewery will be based in midtown Sacramento and will become the latest member of Sacramento’s excellent craft beer scene. In this episode, I discuss with Katie and Matt topics such …

For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m recapping episode 2 for Season 4 of For All Mankind from Apple TV. Episode 2 focused primarily on character study as the storyline for season 2 continues to brew and distill. We saw new characters and our beloved characters intersect with their storylines. I’ll be discussing the episode and the questions I have …

For this edition of Brewstilled, it’s a recap for week 10 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. The theme this week was day of reckoning as some teams received a day of reckoning. For the Carolina Panthers, they lost in their matchup against the Chicago Bears as their dumpster fire of a season continues. Is Panthers head coach Frank…

For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m recapping the season premier of Season 4 of For All Mankind from Apple TV. The season premier for the fourth season was well worth the wait. In season 4, we have a new storyline in the year 2003, new characters and a new adventure on the Moon and Mars. I’ll be discussing the episode and the questions I have for …

We are now at the crossroads for the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. Week 9 was a week that could help shape the second half of the 2023 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens faced off in what was a win for the Ravens as they continue to dominate NFC teams and they’re also possibly the best team in the NFL. For th…

For week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, the theme was what now? With the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season approaching, we’re starting to see where things stand with the House of Lombardi teams. For the New York Jets, they won in what has been called one of the ugliest best games you’ll ever see. With this win the Jets continue to pave the way for a …

For this episode of Barrel Aged Ghost Stories, I’ll be discussing the supernatural side of Hollywood. In a city like Los Angeles, which has been described as terrifying, exciting, yet mysterious, there is also a paranormal side to this complex and enigmatic city. For this episode, I’ll be discussing three ghost stories from three separate locations…

For this episode of Brewstilled, reality checks was the theme. NFL teams in the House of Lombardi for week 7 of the 2023 NFL season faced their set of reality checks. Three teams in the House of Lombardi got a harsh reality check by losing games they probably should have won. The Jaguars won their game against the Saints, but the Jaguars also came …

For this episode of Barrel Aged Ghost stories on the Brewstilled Podcast, I’ll be discussing the legend of Resurrection Mary. Resurrection Mary is said to be Chicago’s most famous ghost. It’s been said that drivers see her walking the roads outside of Chicago. Some of these drivers have even given her a ride only be directed to Resurrection cemeter…

For this edition of Brewstilled, it’s a recap of week 6 for the 2023 NFL season. For week 6 of the 2023 NFL season, the theme was Resurrection Day. We saw teams such as the Raiders and Jets rise up to win key games. The Bronco’s lost to the Kansas City Chiefs and word has it a fire sale is coming for the Denver Broncos, but what will it look like? …

For this episode of Brewstilled and Barrel Aged Ghost Stories, I’ll be talking about the stories of Robert and Annabelle, two dolls said to be haunted and possessed. The first stop is in Key West Florida, which is the home of Robert the Doll who is said to have a haunted history that has terrorized people for several years and who also anger Robert…

For week 5 of the 2023 NFL season, the theme was lost stars as some of the House of Lombardi teams were indeed lost stars. The Jaguars won the second straight game in London in a key win against the Buffalo Bills. The Baltimore Ravens lost a game they should have won to the Steelers. Are the Ravens losing their grip on the AFC North? The Carolina P…

For this episode of Brewstilled, I’ll be telling the story of Bobby Layne, one of the NFL’s original great Quarterbacks. Layne was known for his football mind, elite play on the field and also for his tenure with the Detroit Lions. Yet, in 1958 the Lions traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was then said that Bobby Layne cursed the Detroit Lio…

Invisible barriers was the theme for week 4 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. We saw teams win key games while watching others lose games they needed to win. The Lions took command of the NFC North in their win against the Green Bay Packers, but can they hold the NFC North? For the Packers, how do they bounce back? The Jaguars g…

For week 3 for the 2023 NFL season, the theme was House of Hell. Week 3 was rough for the House of Lombardi teams. The Baltimore Ravens lost in an upset against the Indianapolis Colts. Are this season’s early injuries already haunting the Ravens? The Broncos got destroyed by the Miami Dolphins as Miami has shown themselves to be an AFC powerhouse. …