8-13-24 Tonight we’re talking with Kyle Ducharme in Vermont. Kyle has been doing a lot of mead making classes and education and helping more people with the love of mead.Kyle Ducharme is from Northern Vermont and is a home mead maker that has experience with quality assurance positions in the food and beverage industries. He has been making mead si…

Tonight we'll be talking with newer meadmaker Stewart Jacobs. Stewart is in the Seattle area. We'll talk techniques, recipes and mead making in general.Stewart is an aerospace engineer in the Seattle area who has been making mead in 5 gallon batches since 2016. He has made at least a dozen unique batches with a variety of different additives since …

Tonight at 9PM ET we'll be getting together with Francisco Olachea, Elba Copado, Frederick Rodriguez and Andrés Torres, with surprise guest Raul de la Garza. Francisco, Elba and Frederick are the organizers of the Copa Hidromiel México, a BJCP competition in Mexico City. Between them they've an impressive collection of education and experience. We …

5-21-24 Tonight we're talking with Adam Bystrom, Josh Mahoney, Al Boyce and Josh Holbrook, members of the aptly-nicknamed 'Minnesota Mead Mafia'.Josh Holbrook has been home brewing for since 2011 and making mead since 2013. He discovered mead at his local homebrew club when a club member brought a bottle of an attempt at Curt Stock’s Triple Berry M…

It's a jam-packed, final edition of the Jose Cruz Jr. Show! Coach wraps up the huge series win vs FAU. Second baseman Pierce Gallo breaks down his improved play and says that things could not have turned out better by choosing to transfer to Rice. Relief pitcher Garrett Stratton recaps the seven-out save vs FAU and then ranks the Owls hoopers on th…

5-7-24 Tonight at 9PM ET we will be talking with Christopher Clarke, Owner/Meadmaker at Four Fires Meadery and Head Brewer at HEAVY Beer Co. in Toledo, Ohio. Chris got into making mead after first getting into homebrewing. In late 2014 he took up homebrewing, a short half a year after first getting into craft beer. His brewing buddy at the time, Ma…

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach Jose Cruz Jr. recaps the Owls last week of action, including the emotional Sunday win in Charlotte. Coach also reminisces about his first games in College-Station and he anticipates a good series vs FAU. Jack Riedel joins the show and talks about his power hitting approach, graduating from Rice and his dog Piper. Da…

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach Jose Cruz Jr. wraps up the series win vs first-place UTSA. JD McCracken joins the show to discuss his golf game, love for hockey, and connection with pitching coach Parker Bangs. Sunday starter and Houston native Tucker Alch breaks down his strong start vs the Roadrunners and his longtime admiration of the Owls prog…

Jose Cruz Jr. wraps up the Owls sweep at USF, the team's offensive production and his perfect birthday weekend. Junior catcher Manny Garza talks about his big weekend, this year's staff improvements and what needs to be done the rest of the season. Treyton Rank discusses his Georgia roots, how he ended up at Rice, and how he views his leadership ro…

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach Jose Cruz Jr. recaps the Owls series win vs UAB and the roles that are starting to be filled on the team. Fellow Bellaire Cardinal alum Parker Smith reveals what's led to his recent strong starts and how he deals with the MLB Draft pressure. Senior Ben Dukes discusses his consistent play recently, his football playi…

Tonight we're talking with Bryce and Savannah, husband and wife owners of Fox and Raven Meadery in Carollton, Texas.Fox & Raven Mead is Savannah and Bryce, a husband and wife team, creating Meads inspired by the stories that enchant them. They met at a movie theater eighteen years ago where they worked (mainly for the perk of free movies). They are…

In the debut show of the season Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach Jose Cruz Jr. recaps the Owls close series loss to Memphis. The bullpen was much improved. Sophomore Jacob Devenny discusses getting acclimated to the leadoff spot and Robert Fernandez talks about what has helped him improve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

AD Tommy McClelland visits with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the run to the NCAA Tournament by the women's basketball team and the hiring of Rob Lanier to be the new mens basketball coach. Tommy also promotes the Night of Flight, the 24-hour giving challenge and the coaches caravan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

Recently hired Head Mens Basketball Coach Rob Lanier sits down for a chat with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss his family, coaching influences, and what Owls fans can expect on the floor. He also gives his thoughts on the portal, NIL, and his coaching staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

3-26-21 Tonight we're talking with Bray Denard, creator of the BOMM, Bray's One Month Mead.Bray Denard, PhD is the inventor of Bray’s One Month Mead (aka “the BOMM”), one of the more popular mead styles among home mead makers. Bray has continued to refine his methods over the years to create a never fail nutrient protocol that works with any yeast!…

3-12-24 Tonight we're getting together with Laura Angotti, who has written books on mead in history and delved deeply into the writings and recipes of people going back thousands of years to provide information on how mead was made and imbibed in various cultures and at differing levels of society. Laura's most current book, "Wellcome Mead" is avai…

In the season finale of The Rice Owls Basketball Show Scott Pera recaps the Owls losses against Wichita St. and Temple. With Senior Night coming up he pays tribute to two great Owls, Max Fiedler and Travis Evee. And then coach ranks his Top 10 wins during his seven seasons on South Main. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

Tonight at 9PM ET, we're hanging out with Bob Slanzi, beekeeper, meadmaker, industry influencer and general all around pretty cool guy.Bob Slanzi has been keeping bees and making award winning meads for years. He is very active in the meadmaking, homebrew and beekeeping communities, having held offices in both his clubs in NY in the past. he is the…

Lindsay Edmonds leads off her last live appearance on the show recapping the tough, close losses against Memphis and Temple. Destiny Jackson opens up about her reasons for staying at Rice after the coaching change and what these last five years have meant to her. Scott Pera recaps two eye-popping wins against UAB and ECU and the togetherness he is …

With the Owls women on the road it’s a solo edition of the show featuring the men’s team. Scott Pera recaps the Owls loss at Tulsa and what the team is focusing on for the rest of the season. Sophomore Andrew Akuchie joins the show to discuss his new role in the starting lineup and the unique path he had coming to Houston, being offered right after…

2-13-24 Tonight we're headed to Texas to talk with Traci Kuhfuss, home meadmaker and mead consultant.Traci Kuhfuss comes to us from Texas by way of Arizona. She ís been active as a homebrewer and mead maker for 20 years now, participating in brew clubs and competitions in all the places she has lived and traveled.. Traci is a professional graphic d…

Lindsay Edmonds leads off the show discussing the Owls wins against USF and Tulsa. With the win in Tampa she became the fastest coach in program history to 50 career wins. Sophomore guard Jazzy Owens-Barnett discusses her AAC Player of the Week award, her Alaskan roots, and the keys for the rest of the season. Scott Pera recaps the Owls close loss …

Lindsay Edmonds leads off the latest show discussing the narrow loss at FAU and home win against SMU. Junior Trinity Gooden joins the show to discuss the bond of this year's team, her Oklahoma roots, and her unsure plans after graduation. Scott Pera breaks down the two thrilling wins against UTSA and Memphis. AAC Player of the Week Mekhi Mason reca…

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Highlights of the Rice Owls thrilling 74-71 win at Memphis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1-30-24 We're off to Arkansas tonight (where it's warmer) to visit with Tony Fry, owner and meadmaker at Arkansas Meadery in Alexander, Arkansas.Since 2001, Tony Fry has been deeply passionate about the art of fermenting, starting with beer and wine and eventually delving into the world of mead. As a founding member of CAF ("Central Arkansas Fermen…

Shelly Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off the show recapping the Owls last week of action at Tulsa and at home vs. Memphis. She also previews the next two games against SMU and FAU. Emily Klazek sits on the couch to talk about why she chose to transfer to Rice, what it was like growing up with four brothers and being voted …

In the first Rice Owls Basketball Show of the season Lindsay Edmonds and Scott Pera join J.P. Heath to break down their seasons so far and preview the week ahead. Coach Edmonds leads off the show recapping the road wins at Tulane and ECU and the favorite ice cream flavors of some of the team. She breaks down the Owls upcoming games against Tulsa an…

1-16-24 Welcome to 2024! GotMead Live is back with Carlos Herrera, owner of the soon-to-be Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie, TX, just north of Dallas.Carlos has done a lot in his life so far. He spent 8 years in the army as an airborne infantryman. He was medically discharged in 2011 due to combat injuries and became a Paramedic in 2013. In 2015 de…

Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the Owls appearance in the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl and Tommy reflects on his first few months on south Main. The Owls basketball teams are in full swing and baseball is right around the corner. He gives a facilities update and discusses staff addi…

Matthew Bartlett of The Roost and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl matchup vs Texas State. Voice of the Bobcats Clint Shields joins the guys for an extensive look at GJ Kinne’s team. He discusses the storylines of the season, TJ Finley at quarterback, Ishmail Mahdi in the backfield and a defense that has had so…

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren wraps up the end of the Owls season and previews the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl. Coach Bloomgren is proud of the Owls late season push to gain bowl eligibility. He breaks down the retirement of J.T. Daniels, the progression of A.J. Padgett and juggling Signing Day with preparations for Texas St.…

12-5-23 Tonight on GotMead Live at 9PM EST we're talking with Brian Galbreath, owner of Unpossible Meadery in Dwight, IL, just off Route 66. Brian started fermenting ciders and then mead in 2013. Pete Bakulic told him to focus on traditionals when he got started. [break]Brian went on to take a Mazer Cup win with his Montmorency Barrel Aged Mead, wh…

Matthew Bartlett and J.P. Heath preview the Owls vs. Owls matchup in the regular season finale. They believe former Rice OC Tom Herman will have his guys ready to play, especially with a WR like LaJohntay Wester. The interior of the defensive line will be a test for the resurgent Rice running game. And what’s the QB situation for Rice heading into …

Tonight at 9PM ET we'll be talking with Tom Repas. Tom has been on the show before, and we're having him back, as he's an absolute fountain of information! And he makes 'ok' mead. We're going to delve into the bees and their care.What you may not be aware of is that a year ago, Tom started making his 'ok' meads professionally. Apiflora Mead, made a…

Nate Griffin fills in and breaks down the Owls big win in Charlotte with Dunlevie Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren. Linebackers coach Jon Kay, safety JoJo Jean, and linebacker Ty Morris also join the show. Coach Bloomgren previews Tom Herman’s FAU Owls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…

Longtime Voice of the Charlotte 49ers Matt Swierad joins Matthew and J.P. to preview this week’s game in the Queen City. Matt discusses Biff Poggi, who has made his mark in a short time with his emphasis on the running game. Then he looks at key skill position players on offense and some key players on defense. Matthew and J.P. conclude the show wi…

7:23 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren recaps the Owls 34-14 loss at UTSA. Coach says one stretch in the third quarter was pivotal in San Antonio. 21:02 - Cornerback Sean Fresch discusses where he has grown the most and why his mom always told him he was going to come to Rice. 33:00 - Corners coach Jeremy Modkins talks about his …

Matthew Bartlett of The Roost and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview the UTSA Roadrunners with Voice of the Roadrunners Andy Everett. They discuss the mythical status of Frank Harris, the offense around him, the depth of the defense, and the secret sauce of head coach Jeff Traylor. Matthew and J.P. then give their keys to a win in the Alamo City.…

7-7-23 Tonight on Gotmead Live, we're talking with Will Otte and Jacob Thill, both in Minnesota and meadmakers. They work with high gravity meads, and use several different nutrient protocols in their craft.Will has dabbled in fermentation off an on most of his life, from helping his father and opa make mediocre wines (well, mostly vinegar to be ho…

7:05 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren discusses the narrow loss to SMU and how proud he is of the fight in this team. 22:30 - Special teams captain Chike Anigbogu breaks down his first collegiate touchdown from the SMU game. He also tells the story of being the first American-born person in his family. 33:00 - Computer science w…

Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland visits with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath in the latest AD Digest on Rice Owls Insider. They discuss his first two months on the job and the recent Hall of Fame banquet. He also gives his thoughts on this football season along with the soccer, volleyball and cross country seasons. He is excited for the start of…

6:30 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren wraps up the hard-fought 30-28 loss to Tulane. 22:00 - Tight end Jack Bradley discusses his family ties to SMU and how much a win against the Mustangs would be. 33:05 - Tight end Boden Groen reviews his first career touchdown catch but couldn’t remember much of the celebration. 42:20 - Tight…

Matthew Bartlett of The Roost and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview #22 Tulane with Voice of the Green Wave Corey Gloor. Corey discusses the magic recipe that has been Michael Pratt, a great run defense, and the superb coaching of Willie Fritz. Matthew and J.P. wrap up the show with some keys to the game and notes about the last time Rice hosted…

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren breaks down the Owls huge 42-10 win at Tulsa. It’s a running backs theme on the show with leading rusher Dean Connors and fullback Geron Hargon joining J.P. on the high table. Running backs coach John Settle discusses his crop of backs and his amazing backstory. He talks about winning a Super Bowl …

10-24-23 Tonight we're headed to the other side of the world, to New Zealand, to talk with Jay Bennett, owner and mead maker at Beehave! Craft Meadery, on the North Island, in Taupo.Jay lives in the center of the North Island of New Zealand and is the Mead alchemist and owner of Beehave! Craft Meadery. He lives in the bush at the southern end of La…

Matthew Bartlett of The Roost & Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview the UConn Huskies and their head coach Jim Mora. How do they feel after the ECU win (3:30)? Matthew asks if J.T. Daniels is the greatest QB in Rice Owls history (6:00). J.P. quizzes Matthew about Jim Mora (8:30) before they dive into the Huskies schedule and then their offense (19…

The defense gets the spotlight on the latest show, featuring Defensive Coordinator Brian Smith, defensive end Coleman Coco and viper safety Plae Wyatt. 6:50 - Coach Bloomgren praises the play of the defense in the red zone. Quarterback JT Daniels showed great leadership playing on an injured ankle. He also goes into great detail about the originati…

Matthew Bartlett (@AtTheRoost) & J.P. Heath preview the AAC home opener vs. the ECU Pirates. They start with the offense and look at the two QBs that will share the load and then segue to the defense, which is good at taking away the ball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

Tonight at 9PM ET, we're talking with Ali and Shane Fox, owners of Dragon Meadery in Aurora, CO.Dragon Meadery is a craft meadery located in Aurora, CO. and is owned and operated by Shane & Alexandria Fox, two former chefs who have spent 20 years each in the restaurant & hospitality industry. Having a deep appreciation for food, and respect for the…