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For week 11 of 2023 NFL season and in the House of Lombardi, Quarterbacks struck back. The Baltimore Ravens bounced back from their loss against the Cleveland Browns during their win against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ravens are now on top in the AFC conference. The question is, can the Ravens hold their lead in the AFC conference? The Jaguars bounced back in their win against the Tennessee Titans in where Trevor Lawrence had big day. The Raiders fell short in their loss to the Miami Dolphins, but also showed that they need to retain Antonio Pierce has their head coach. The Dallas Cowboys faced off with the Carolina Panthers for a big win for Dallas and another loss for the Carolina Panthers. Yet, can the Cowboys win against a formidable team? In a hard-fought rivalry game, the Detroit Lions won against the Chicago Bears as they solidify their hold in the NFC North while contending in the NFC Conference. For the Green Bay Packers, they won their game against the Los Angeles Chargers in where Jordan Love had great day. For the New York Jets, their drama continues as they lost to the Buffalo Bills and in the process demoted Zach Wilson to the third sting quarterback position. The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Los Angeles Rams and in the process may have cost themselves the NFC West. The Denver Broncos continue to defy reality after their win against the Vikings in their Sunday night game. Can the Denver Broncos make their way into the playoffs? All this and more will be discussed here on Brewstilled with German Lager as the beer pairing. 

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For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m joined by Katie and Matt from Mattie Groves Brewery, an upcoming brewery based in Sacramento California. Once opened, Mattie Groves Brewery will be based in midtown Sacramento and will become the latest member of Sacramento’s excellent craft beer scene. In this episode, I discuss with Katie and Matt topics such as opening a brewery, craft beer trends, beer culture and more. It’s all here on Brewstilled!

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For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m recapping episode 2 for Season 4 of For All Mankind from Apple TV. Episode 2 focused primarily on character study as the storyline for season 2 continues to brew and distill. We saw new characters and our beloved characters intersect with their storylines. I’ll be discussing the episode and the questions I have for the season going forward. An Imperial IPA from Dustbowl Brewing is the official beer pairing.       

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For this edition of Brewstilled, it’s a recap for week 10 of the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. The theme this week was day of reckoning as some teams received a day of reckoning. For the Carolina Panthers, they lost in their matchup against the Chicago Bears as their dumpster fire of a season continues. Is Panthers head coach Frank Reich the cause of the Panthers problems? For the Ravens they lost to the Browns in a surprise loss. Are the Ravens still the best team in the NFL? The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the 49ners and received a reality check in the process. The Lions won against the Chargers, but they’re also facing a surprise surge from the Vikings. Can the Vikings challenge the Lions for the NFC North title? The Cowboys dominated the New York Giants while the Seahawks won a close game against the Washington Commanders. The Jets and Raiders faced off on Sunday night in where the Raiders won while also possibly ending the Jets season. Can Antonio Pierce become the Raiders next coach? As for the Jets, is it wise for Aaron Rogers to return even if the Jets have no chance to make the playoffs? The Broncos won on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills as they’re now on a 3 game winning streak. How far can the Broncos winning streak go? All this and more will be discussed here on Brewsilled with a Hazy IPA from Torch and Crown Brewing Company as the beer pairing. 

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For this edition of Brewstilled, I’m recapping the season premier of Season 4 of For All Mankind from Apple TV. The season premier for the fourth season was well worth the wait. In season 4, we have a new storyline in the year 2003, new characters and a new adventure on the Moon and Mars. I’ll be discussing the episode and the questions I have for the season going forward. An Imperial Stout from Ecliptic Brewing is the beer pairing. 

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We are now at the crossroads for the 2023 NFL season and for the House of Lombardi. Week 9 was a week that could help shape the second half of the 2023 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens faced off in what was a win for the Ravens as they continue to dominate NFC teams and they’re also possibly the best team in the NFL. For the Seahawks will this loss set them back? The Packers won against the Rams, but were they better off losing? Also, how much time will the Packers stick with Jordan Love as their Quarterback? The Panthers lost again to the Colts. In their post Josh McDaniel's era, the Raiders secured a big win against the New York Giants with their interim coach Antonio Peirce. Will Antonio Peirce become the Raiders next coach? The Cowboys lost in a close game against the Eagles as discipline and mishaps continue to plague the Cowboys. Is Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy responsible for the lack the Cowboys discipline and mishaps? For the Monday night game, the Jets lost in a massive defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. The question for the Jets is, will Aaron Rogers come back in time to save the New York Jets season? All this and more will be discussed with a Czech Style Pilsner from Monks Cellar as the beer pairing! 

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For week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, the theme was what now? With the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season approaching, we’re starting to see where things stand with the House of Lombardi teams. For the New York Jets, they won in what has been called one of the ugliest best games you’ll ever see. With this win the Jets continue to pave the way for a path to the playoffs, but will they have Aaron Rogers return just in time or will Zach Wilson be their guy? For the Carolina Panthers, the got their first win. Yet, what does this win mean for the Carolina Panthers? The Dallas Cowboys dominated the Los Angeles Rams, but can the Cowboys ever make a statement win against a more formidable team? The Packers lost their game against the Vikings in a game that most likely ends their season. Where do the Packers go from here seeing their season is over? The Seattle Seahawks won against the Browns and due to the 49ners loss, the Seattle Seahawks are now in control of the NFC West. The question is, can the Seattle Seahawks maintain their control of the NFC West? The Baltimore Ravens won a close game against the Arizona Cardinals allowing them to continue their lead of the AFC North and also by being a contender in the AFC Conference. The Broncos secured a big win against Kanas City, but will that win come back to haunt the Broncos? The Detroit Lions and The Raiders faced off on Monday night where the Lions avenged their loss against the Ravens. For the Raiders their season is also over, but will they begin to work on solutions by making trades by securing draft picks? All this and more will be discussed here on Brewstilled with a Saison Style beer from Moonlight Brewing Company as the beer pairing. 

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For this episode of Barrel Aged Ghost Stories, I’ll be discussing the supernatural side of Hollywood. In a city like Los Angeles, which has been described as terrifying, exciting, yet mysterious, there is also a paranormal side to this complex and enigmatic city. For this episode, I’ll be discussing three ghost stories from three separate locations in Los Angeles. Each one has their own ghost and a story that continues to haunt those locations. It’s all here on Brewstilled with a Barrel Aged Coffee Stout from River North Brewing. 

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For this episode of Brewstilled, reality checks was the theme. NFL teams in the House of Lombardi for week 7 of the 2023 NFL season faced their set of reality checks. Three teams in the House of Lombardi got a harsh reality check by losing games they probably should have won. The Jaguars won their game against the Saints, but the Jaguars also came close to losing after dominating the Saints. Are the Jaguars due for a reality check? The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Detroit Lions in a dominating fashion in what was a statement win. Are the Baltimore Ravens the AFC team to beat? As for the Detroit Lions, what happened? Did they get exposed? The Raiders lost to the Bears and their season is likely over. Should the Raiders consider a fire sale to rebuild their franchise? The Seahawks closed the gap in the NFC West in their win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Broncos won their game over the Green Bay Packers, but will the Broncos benefit from the win? As for the Green Bay Packers, are they in trouble? The Jets, Cowboys and Panthers were on bye week, but events in week 7 may benefit them. All this and more will be discussed here on Brewstilled with a Czech Style Pilsner from Moonlight Brewing as the beer pairing!

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For this episode of Barrel Aged Ghost stories on the Brewstilled Podcast, I’ll be discussing the legend of Resurrection Mary. Resurrection Mary is said to be Chicago’s most famous ghost. It’s been said that drivers see her walking the roads outside of Chicago. Some of these drivers have even given her a ride only be directed to Resurrection cemetery where Mary then vanishes into thin air. Does Resurrection Mary exist or is she just an urban legend? It’s all here on Brewstilled with a Vanilla Barrel Aged Stout from River North Brewing as the beer pairing.