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 To You!' we pick up the phone for our first out of state interview and chat with Dan Kelly, head brewer at Refuge Brewery in Temecula, CA. In addition to all of that, Pooch recaps his adventures at the Goose Island Field Goal Challenge and announces the first annual "AWD Craft Madness" Tournament! CHEERS!

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 Nick Blazina of the band State & Madison. The guys discuss a big benefit show and Go Fund Me page, the brand new album 'We Are Two Parts of the Same Thing' and the upcoming spring tour. Nick also sticks around to review some of the beers at All Rise Brewing for 'Pints Up? Pints Down?' and spins a couple of new tracks including an EXCLUSIVE cover song that isn't available yet. So reheat a plate of leftovers and have a very merry Chrismahanukwanzakah! This holiday season Santa is giving the gift of podcast. CHEERS!

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 'Pints Up? Pints Down?' segment is so nice we do it twice! (beer & wine reviews) Our featured interview is with John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing and was conducted while he was playing a game of HORSE!? And make sure you listen past the outro music for some Marvel-esque bonus content from Da Bears as well as Open Outcry. Now put on your Beerfinity Gauntlet and crack open a cold one! It's time for AWD's Boos & Booze Fall Special. CHEERS!

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 Up? Pints Down?' segment! So push all your chips to the center of the table and slap on some lederhosen. It's time to grab das boot and join Pooch and company as AWD does Vegas... and Oktoberfest! Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Oi Oi Oi!

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 first. However, if you already did that... good news, you're in the right place! Episode 2-B includes the continuation of our conversation with special guest Tony Martino, as well as part two of our featured interview with Grant & Brett of Imperial Oak Brewing. In 'Pints Up?Pints Down?' we keep the focus on IOB as we review three of their beer offerings in addition to Pooch giving his two cents on the new album from Blue October entitled 'I Hope You're Happy.' And during '99 Bottles' the crew admits some of their guilty pleasures when it comes to food, TV, music, and more. So tune in for double the episode and double the fun! CHEERS!

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 Into a Bar' with modern day renaissance man, the multi-talented Tony Martino. Virtual reality and bacon take center stage while we see 'What's Hoppin'?' And in our 'Here's To You!' segment, you'll hear part one of our two part featured interview with Grant & Brett of Imperial Oak Brewing. But that's not all! When you're done listening to 2-A, be sure to come back and join us for another round of fun in Episode 2-B. CHEERS!

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 events as we take a look at 'What's Hoppin'?' For 'Pints Up? Pints Down?' we review a pair of seasonal barrel-aged cherry beers, as well as the latest Marvel movie Ant-Man and The Wasp. During '99 Bottles' we explore the wonder that is public bathroom behavior. And last, but certainly not least, our featured interview with Emily Slayton of Skeleton Key Brewery in 'Here's To You!' So grab a beverage and press play. Welcome to After Work Drinks. CHEERS!

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!