Best Mark Franzen Podcasts (2024)

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Cubs 8 - Dodgers 1 - Cubs Superfan Post Win Podcast 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

Cubs Superfans catch a longer Week in Review podcast that happened to occur during the Cubs rain delay. This Episode is very experimental. Please provide Mark feedback at mrkfrnzn@gmail.com. Go Cubs Go Hungry for more Cubs content? Visit our hive at https://superfancubs.beehiiv.com/ and follow the buzz across social media: Facebook: https://www.fac…

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Cubs 9 - Dodgers 7 Friday April 5th Win #5 5:04

2M ago5:04

5:04

The Cubs beat the Dodgers on a Friday afternoon at Wrigley. The bats were alive, the gloves were excellent, and the arms struggled but a Win against the Dodgers is a great thing. Go Cubs Go Hungry for more Cubs content? Visit our hive at https://superfancubs.beehiiv.com/ and follow the buzz across social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Su…

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Cubs Superfan Show Trailer 0:57

2M ago0:57

0:57

Hey Cubs Nation, Superfan Mark here. Want to dive deeper into this team we love? The Cubs Superfan Show is your source for all things Cubs. We're talking post-game reactions, player spotlights, and the kind of in-depth analysis you won't find anywhere else. Join the conversation – subscribe today! Hungry for more Cubs content? Visit our hive at htt…

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Cubs Superfans Win #2 : Cubs 5 - Rangers 0 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Recorded in my 4Runner due to being on Spring Break with the family so bare with the slight echo in the audio. Cubs win back to back games and Shoto Imanaga looked terrific! Hungry for more Cubs content? Visit our hive at https://superfancubs.beehiiv.com/ and follow the buzz across social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperfanMark Insta…

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Cubs Superfans Win #1 : Cubs 9 - Rangers 5 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Ian Happ was on fire, going 4-for-5 with a double and 2 RBIs to lead the Cubs offense. 1 But the big blow came in the 1st inning when Christopher Morel launched a 3-run bomb to give the Cubs an early 4-0 lead. Jordan Hicks battled through 4 innings, allowing 4 runs. The bullpen looked in mid season form and Hector Neris, to pick up the win in his C…

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Cubs Superfan Show- A New Arm Rises: Ben Brown's Wrigley Debut 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Sign up today for the Cubs Superfan Newsletter https://superfancubs.beehiiv.com/subscribe Calling all die-hard Cubs fans! Today's episode dives deep into Ben Brown, the young arm taking the mound at Wrigley for his debut. We'll dissect the David Robertson trade that brought him to Chicago, unpack his impressive arsenal (fastball that sizzles, devas…

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Interview: Gila Green, Author of With A Good Eye 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

Author Gila Green chats with host Dave Pezza about her upcoming novel With A Good Eye (out Aug. 22 from Ace of Swords Publishing). NovelClass is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm (NOVELCLASS).

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City on Fire by Don Winslow 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

Host Dave Pezza is joined by Guido Fargiorgio and Eric Prive to discuss Don Winslow's City on Fire. NovelClass is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm (NOVELCLASS).

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow 44:28

1y ago44:28

44:28

Welcome back to NovelClass, your book club podcast! Joining host Dave Pezza on today’s episode author, podcast sherpa, and NovelClass regular Daniel Ford. Ford returns to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was published on July 5, 2022 by Knopf and is Zevin’s tenth novel. Set in Bos…

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Episode 22 - The End of the Craft Beer Mafia Show 4:15

1+ y ago4:15

4:15

The Craft Beer Mafia Show with CM and Mark is coming to an end. That doesn't mean this is over. We will rebrand and expand beyond Craft Beer.By CM Bryant & Mark Franzen

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Episode 21 - Funktastic Meads and Urban Winery Brings the Honey Wine 1:00:51

2y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Matt Carroll with Funktastic Meads visited the guys this episode. Mark had his first taste of Mead and another door has been opened into the craft beverage world. We Own a Meadery??? - Mesquite Blossom Honey fermented then aged on Marvinson BBQ Smoked Bacon, Vanilla, and Maple SyrupBy CM Bryant & Mark Franzen

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Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen (With Guest Host Erin Somers) 58:37

2y ago58:37

58:37

NovelClass is back! Host Dave Pezza is joined by Erin Somers, author of Stay Up With Hugo Best and co-host of the Mr. Difficult podcast, and Daniel Ford, author of Black Coffee and co-founder of the Writer's Bone Podcast Network. The trio discuss Jonathan Franzen's most recent novel, Crossroads. NovelClass is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm (NOVELCLA…

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Episode 20 - CM Bryant loves a Snake bite 21:48

2y ago21:48

21:48

CM loves layered beers and a snake bite is a cider layered with a lager. Typically done with Guinness but this time CM and Mark attempt to bring it to Virginia with an O'Connor ODIS Nitro Stout over Potters Petite Cider. The results didn't exactly look the part but it was a great tasting beertail.By CM Bryant & Mark Franzen

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Episode 19 - Lambic Kriek from Cantillon 31:36

2y ago31:36

31:36

CM and Mark break out the lambics for this episode of the Craft Beer Mafia Show Kriek 100% Lambic from Brasserie Cantillon Donated by a friend of the show, this tart cherry sour is a World Class level Lambic.By CM Bryant & Mark Franzen

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Episode 18 - Rusty Barrel Brewing - Braided Up Pimp is Back! 44:00

2y ago44:00

44:00

Who is Rusty Burrell and what is Rusty Barrel Homebrewing? Mark and CM of the Craft Beer Mafia needed to know so we made it a priority to find out! We’ve heard of his delicious beer, accolades, monumental collaborations with @stonebrewing and knew we HAD to get Rusty on the show as our FIRST In-Person guest! #milestone We were so excited to meet Ru…

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Episode 17 - Whale Beer Series - Heady Topper 26:21

2y ago26:21

26:21

A whale beer is defined as any beer an individual has been looking to find and try for a long time. Whales are usually some combination of the following: Highly rated. Hard to find. No longer in production. In the first episode in our Whale Series, the guys grab a can of the OG. Heady Topper from The Alchemist in Burlington Vermont. Ranked the #1 b…

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Episode 16 - Who is CM Bryant? 14:45

2+ y ago14:45

14:45

We have spent the past year talking beer on this show. It's time that people start learning more about CM Bryant. He is the subject matter expert on our show. Mark spends this episode interviewing CM so we can all learn a little more about this craft beer legend.By CM Bryant & Mark Franzen

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Episode 15 - Don't Eat Hops - Mosaic vs Citra Hops 48:10

2+ y ago48:10

48:10

IPAs are the craze. CM and Mark decided to taste & smell the difference between two of the most popular hops in craft beer. The guys visited Tony Ammendolia from Final Gravity Brewing Company to get an education on Mosaic and Citra hops. Final Gravity brews The Doppler Effect with only Mosaic hops. Doppler Effect was the 2018 Gold Medal Winner at V…

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Episode 14 - NA Beers - Zero Point Zero 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

CM and Mark spent the holidays indulging so it's time for them to start thinking about being a little more health-conscious. The Craft Beer Industry has made serious strides in the NA Beer world. That's Non-Alcoholic Brews. Lower in calories, ABV less than 0.5%, and tasting like the full-body originals. CM brings in Heineken's 0.0 and Samuel Adams …

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Episode 13 - Barleywine with 17% Drip 25:01

2+ y ago25:01

25:01

CM & Mark welcome Sean from 17% drip to the show. Barleywine's were opened and enjoyed. CM drank Triple Crossing's Winter Jetlag 17% Drip enjoyed a Dogfish Head Vintage 2010 Olde School Mark attempted a Jackie O's Cellar Cuvee 11 but audio issues screwed up that beverage. Trivia Throwdown Online The classic pub trivia experience with all of your fr…

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Episode 12 - Bocks 38:14

2+ y ago38:14

38:14

CM and Mark talk about Bocks. Doppelbocks, Weizenbocks and Eisbocks! Pinkies Out Schneider Weisse - Aventinus (TAP06) Paulaner - Salvator The guys review highly rated Bocks from rate beer Brews talked about : Hopping Frog Brewery - Frogichalaus New Glarius - Uff Da Bock Pizza Boy - Chocolate and Nuts Trivia Throwdown Online The classic pub trivia e…

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Episode 11 - Black is Beautiful 14:06

2+ y ago14:06

14:06

Mark's asked CM about his role bringing Black is Beautiful to Richmond VA. Weathered Souls Brewing Co in San Antonio Texas Kitsune Brewing Company in Phoenix Arizona Trivia Throwdown Online The classic pub trivia experience with all of your friends and colleagues, but from the comfort of your home or office! Designed for 6 to 60 players with questi…

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Episode 10 - Oktoberfest 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

33:10

IMCMBRYANT and Mark discuss the history of Oktoberfest. Mark brings a new analytics idea to the ratings on Untappd. Legend Brewery's - Oktoberfest Sierra Nevada's - Oktoberfest Adroit Theory's - Curse of the Damned (Ghost 1079) - Can 3379 of 3840 Trivia Throwdown Online The classic pub trivia experience with all of your friends and colleagues, but …

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Episode 9 - Milwaukee, Is it still a top tier beer town? 5:43

2+ y ago5:43

5:43

Mark recently visited Milwaukee and wondered if they lost their ranking as a Top Tier beer town. CM & Mark discuss and are asking for feedback from the audience. Water Street Brewery Milwaukee Burger Company New Glarus Ale Asylum Trivia Throwdown Online The classic pub trivia experience with all of your friends and colleagues, but from the comfort …

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Episode 8 - Pumpkin Beers - Yam Jams 1:09:48

2+ y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This episode features Pumpkin beers from Southern Tier, Aleworks, D9 Brewing, Lexington Brewing Company and 2 silos. CM and Mark debate why people have a love hate relationship with Pumpkin Beers. Featured Brews Head of the Horseman by D9 Brewing Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale - Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company Alewerks Pumpkin Ale - Alewerks Br…

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5.04: Nick and The Great Gatsby 44:12

3y ago44:12

44:12

In Episode 5.04, host Dave Pezza and guest host Daniel Ford (Black Coffee, Sid Sanford Lives!) channel their inner Nick Carraway and sit in the corner and make note of all the goings on in Michael Farris Smith's Nick and F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic The Great Gatsby.

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Episode 7 - Extra Special Bitter with Brandon Wiglesworth of MASH 26:59

3y ago26:59

26:59

CM & Mark welcome Brandon Wiglesworth from the premier Homebrewing Club on the East Coast. MASH or Mastering Advanced Standards of Homebrewing. English Special Bitter or Extra Special Bitter? Either way this beer has been neglected in the last couple years. MASH recently had a home brew contest where the winner is having their beer brewed by Midnig…

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5.03: Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri (With Guest Host Mark Cecil) 49:18

3y ago49:18

49:18

In Episode 5.03, author and journalist Mark Cecil, host of The Thoughtful Bro author interview series with A Mighty Blaze, joins host Dave Pezza to discuss Whereabouts by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. As if Lahiri’s body of work wasn’t impressive enough, she had to raise the bar even high with Whereabouts, which was published in Apri…

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Episode 6 - Gose and Games 41:08

3y ago41:08

41:08

CM & Mark welcome in Trivia Throwdown Online's Mike Wade to talk about Gose's. Pinkie's Out features The Veil Brewery's Tefnut (Mango) - An Imperial Gose made in Collaboration with Omnipollo in Sweden. Beers and Breweries Represented: The Veil Brewery - Are they legit World Class? Anderson Valley's Watermelon Gose Hardywood Park Brewery The Answer …

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Episode 5 - Intermission Beer Company - Owner Courtney White 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

CM & Mark welcome into the studio Courtney White from the Intermission Beer Company. Pinkies Out features Intermission Beer Company Conjured Darkness - Imperial Milk Stout Insignificant Other - IPA The guys talk to Courtney about how she has taken their love of theater and beer to create Intermission Beer Company with her husband Justin. Courtney s…

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Episode 4 - Lactose in Beers 43:27

3y ago43:27

43:27

CM takes on the question of why are breweries adding Lactose to beers. Milk Stouts, Milkshake IPAs, and more.... Pinkies Out features Hardywood's Gingerbread Stouts Three Floyd's Apocalypse Cow Drekker's Involuntary Narcissistic Rage The guys play a game of guess the rating on Untappd and have a blast talking about milkshake IPAs getting a bad wrap…

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