Beer & Gear

In part 2 of our first live podcast we talk with Zach Crisp about his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time, his time with Motley Crew and David Byrne, and what he's doing now. So grab that last cold one out of the cooler, and pass it down!

In the cooler today:

4th Tap Kung Fu Robot IPA

In our first live podcast we talk to Zach Crisp about how he got into the industry, his time with Ziggy Marley and traveling around the world with a legendary family. And since Zach has done so much, we had to break this one into two parts. So grab your cooler, fill it with ice and come outside the studio with us.

Today in the cooler:

4th Tap Kung Fu Robot IPA

Today we’re talking with Daniella Peters with Rat Sound. We talk London, cosmetics and working for Rat Sound. We also go into her involvement with Sound Girls, and trying to show all the sides of the audio industry to young girls in LA.

On Tap Today:

Oak Highlands Brewery Tejano Pecano

Lots of green tea

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Today we’re talking with John Mills, system engineer with EAW. We talk about going from 5000 seat venues to Kenny Chesney, system teching and boxed wine. And the relationship between FOH and system techs. So bring your favorite vintage, we have your glass waiting!

On Tap Today:

903 Brewing Sasquatch Reserve Coconut Coffee milk stout

Last Stand Vaquero Rancher lager

2012 Nighhawk Black wine

Today we’re hanging with Ivan Ochoa, engineer for Los Amigos Invisibles. We talk about touring in Venezuela, Mexico and around the world, as well as checking in with “Uncle” David Byrne. So grab a cocktail, cause we’re going in deep.

On Tap Today:

Red Gap Brewing Three Star stout

Tecate Red

Last Stand Pale Ale

Today we’re hanging out with Anthony Branch. He talks about working with everyone from John Legend, Jay-Z and Beyoncé to Kanye West. And real estate. So come over to our table, this rounds on you.

On tap tonight:

Legal Draft Chief Justice stout

Texas League Hot Stove porter

Delirium Tremens

Today we’re hanging out with Matt Trevino, FOH for Sum 41. We talk about how he got started, nostalgia bands and how many people it takes to put on a show. Plus how devastated the cargo short industry was during Covid. So come grab a beer with us, since only one of us is drinking tonight.

On tap tonight:

512 Brewing Whiskey Barrel Pecan Porter

Topo Chico

Nespresso

This week with sit down with the ever busy Chris Leonard. We talk about how he started, micing up the President and his awesome podcast "How We Got Loud". He even brings a little old school brown bag to the party. So show your stamp to the bartender and bring me an old fashioned!

How We Got Load

The Roadie Clinic

What's on tap for today:

Colt 45

Voodoo Ranger Juicifer

Armadillo Ale Works Honey Please

ABGB Hell Yes

If this is your first time at the Beer and Gear bar, this isn't your normal episode. This time we dive into a topical topic: what the heck is going on with the audio industry right now. It's just Felix and Wes, but you're going to hear our opinions after the appropriate amount of beer. So grab your popcorn, and we'll give you the business.

On tap today:

Martin House Bockslider

Panther Island Road Snacks

Founders Brewing Breakfast Stout

This week we sit down with monitor guy extraordinaire Michael Bangs. We learn a lot about how he started, what he's doing these days and the meaning of "hard kombucha". Spoiler, it ain't beer. So come meet us out on the patio, and ask the bartender for the snack mix!

What's on tap today:

Three Nations Imperial Milk Stout Mexican Chocolate

Voodoo Ranger IPA

Boochcraft Ginger Hibiscus hard kombucha