After Work Drinks

After Work Drinks episodes:

• 07.01.2020

  Episode 14: "The Lost Episode"

  Back in December we recorded a holiday episode. A series of unfortunate events led to it being left for dead on the cutting room floor. But now, six months later... IT'S ALIVE!!! This is "The Lost Episode" Featuring: - Scott Sweeney of...

  
• 04.01.2020

  Episode 15: The Return with One Allegiance Brewing

  Pooch and the podcast return from a health related hiatus just in time to walk right into a pandemic. Bulging discs, pinched nerves, and inflammation couldn't keep us down. So we're not going to let this damn virus stop us...

  
• 11.04.2019

  Episode 13: Oktoberfest, Tricks & Treats

  The Fall season brings Fall beers. It also marks the return of the "Chi Beer Guy" Brady Potts as Pooch's guest co-host on the program. Highlights include: * A Seinfeld Oktoberfest - Pooch takes you along for the ride as he...

  
• 09.03.2019

  Episode 12: "Tasting & Talking" Series #2

  The "Tasting & Talking" Series returns with its second installment! This time Pooch sits down with his beer buddy Louie V to discuss a few topics: - Hazy IPAs, Milkshake IPAs, and Pastry Stouts are the hot trend. Are they just...

  
• 07.27.2019

  Episode 11: Pooch's Birthday Bash & Soundgrowler Brewing

  July is Pooch's birth month, so naturally he wanted this episode to be a birthday bash! Of course this required TWO 'Pints Up? Pints Down?' segments. Friends Danny & Pico help taste a couple of brews from the gold standard...

  
• 07.01.2019

  Episode 10: Anniversary Episode & TOB Fest 4

  "If at first you don't succeed, keep on suckin' 'til ya do succeed!" - Curly Howard We made it through June. That makes this our first anniversary episode! In honor of this grand occasion, Pooch holds a super sized 'Pints Up?...

  
• 05.24.2019

  Episode 9-B: "Tasting & Talking" with Chi Beer Guy (continued)

  Welcome to Episode 9-B and the continuation of Pooch's conversation with the "Chi Beer Guy" Brady Potts. If you haven't already listened to Episode 9-A, you probably should go back and do that first. You don't watch movie sequels before...

  
• 05.21.2019

  Episode 9-A: "Tasting & Talking" with Chi Beer Guy

  If there were ever a perfect time to break from our usual show format, it's gonna be May! (Shout-out to JT). Introducing the first installment of what may become a semi-regular occurrence on the podcast... the "Tasting & Talking" series....

  
• 04.19.2019

  Episode 8: MyGrain Brewing & Lake Effect Brewing

  It's April, fools! Spring has sprung! During 'What's Hoppin?' we learn about District Brew Yards and the Dixie Highway Brewery Trail. For 'A Guy Walks Into A Bar' we welcome Loyola University's Allen Green to the program as our special...

  
• 03.08.2019

  Episode 7: Culture Brewing Company

  The madness of March is upon us! That includes celebrating International Women's Brew Day and St. Patrick's Day, as well as the continuation of our 2019 AWD "Craft Madness" Tournament! During 'What's Hoppin?' we learn where you can find the...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 6: Refuge Brewery & Goose Island FG Challenge

  It's Fe-BREW-ary and AWD is doing work! During 'What's Hoppin?' we find out what happens when 55 Sacramento breweries collaborate. In our 'Pints Up? Pints Down?' segment we review Soundgrowler Brewing Company's hazy west coast IPA "Orange Haze." On 'Here's...

  
• 12.26.2018

  Episode 5: The Hazy Holiday Spectacular with Nick Blazina

  Pooch battles the germs and overcomes his sickness to bring you AWD's Hazy Holiday Spectacular! During 'What's Hoppin?' he reads a letter from Santa that breaks some major news. 'A Guy Walks Into A Bar' features a sit down with...

  
• 11.30.2018

  Episode 4: The Boos & Booze Fall Special Featuring Open Outcry Brewing

  In our most ambitious episode to date we host remote broadcasts from a Chicago Bears tailgate, a notorious UFC viewing party, and Wine Riot Chicago. During 'What's Hoppin?' we check out what's brewing at the Chicago Field Museum and the...

  
• 10.25.2018

  Episode 3: Pooch Does Vegas... and Oktoberfest!

  Pooch interviews some of the people of Las Vegas while on vacation and also broadcasts live (to tape) from Oktoberfest with a guest host. Things get hairy during 'What's Hoppin?' and a whopping six beers get reviewed in the 'Pints...

  
• 09.09.2018

  Episode 2-B: Imperial Oak Brewing & Tony Martino (continued)

  Our second episode has so much great content we decided to release it in two parts! So if you haven't listened to Episode 2-A yet (and you like order & continuity), you probably should go back and check that out...

  
• 09.07.2018

  Episode 2-A: Imperial Oak Brewing & Tony Martino

  Our second episode has so much great content we decided to release it in two parts! So sip, don't chug. Pace yourself. Much like holiday leftovers, you'll be working on these for a while. Episode 2-A includes 'A Guy Walks...

  
• 08.01.2018

  Episode 1: Skeleton Key Brewery & Kip Russell

  The jam-packed, super-sized debut episode of the After Work Drinks podcast! Show segments include 'A Guy Walks Into a Bar' with special guest, recording artist Kip Russell. A beer themed hotel and a beer circus highlight the industry news and...

  
• 06.21.2018

  Preview Show

  Co-host "Pooch" is interviewed about his radio/podcasting background. He also previews what listeners can expect from the After Work Drinks podcast... COMING SOON!