Graining In

We’re joined this week by Communications and Engagements Manager for Maine Farmland Trust, Isabel Smith!
Isabel takes us to school on what MFT’s goals and scope are as a non-profit, the many ways it fights for and assists in preserving farmland in Maine, and how it often acts as a vital bridge between the generations of Maine farmers. We (Noah) also learn about the vile and pervasive “sludge” (not the metal subgenre, ya freakin’ headbangers), talk Tinder for farm ownership, and of course, sharks.
Available NOW, 100% sludge-free, wherever you get your podcasts!
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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet
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#MaineFarming #MaineFarmlandTrust #FarmlandPreservation#NonProfit #Sludge #LandTrust #GeneratonalFarming#YoungFarmers #Stewardship #MaineMaltHouse#Honebrewing #BeerPodcast

This week, we’re joined remotely by fulfillment extraordinaire, landlord, and co-owner of @PermanentHangover — CAMERON BOSCH!

There’s nothing but love here for the Steel City as Cam discusses PH’s keenly measured growth as both a brand and company; the ways it continues to differentiate itself in an unthinkably crowded space of digital B2C; and how he fundamentally changed his lifestyle and sh(r)d 75+lbs by learning to love the goddamn process.

Amazing stuff from one of the finest ambassadors Pittsburgh has to offer, available  everywhere NOW!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet 

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 #Pittsburgh #IronCity #Lawrenceville #Copyright #CustomerService #GiveaFuck #BlackandYellow #DancingGnome #Landlord #HonwBrewing #BeerPodcast #PermaBaby

This week, we’re solo once more before a long guest run, and Noah has a lot to ask Matty about what life is like behind two very different sets of BARS.

First, Matt gives the grain-to-glass process (subjective and abridged) on how a rap verse finds its words, discovers the beat it was meant to marry, and the two main lines of creative process  in the world of hip-hop.

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Next — as the title implies, Matty provides an inspiring blend of insight and perspective gleaned from his experience being incarcerated. Few places are portrayed more in culture, but how much do you actually KNOW about life inside the wildly unique microcosm of jail/prison? Also, an impromptu recitation of Jarvis Masters’ “A Recipe for Prison Pruno”.

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Enjoy your freedom by choosing to listen to this episode, available NOW just about everywhere (maybe even jail).

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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#PrisonSystem #SuccessStory #CrimeandPunishment #BlackMarketSoupTrade #Pruno #PrisonWine #FreeStyle #MusicMaking #LettheBeatBuild #LilWayne #BeerPodcast #Mailbag #Yeezys #Homebrewing #GrainGang

REVIEW and you shall RECEIVE —

The undisputed King of Freestyle in Piscataquis County is back! (**Please note, Graining In is not responsible for any shattered jaws or any other issues resulting from the flow contained in this episode**)

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In other news, a kind message from @TBean326 leads to a discussion of the oft-overlooked dos and don’ts in while interviewing for a job; provide an alternative take on what it means to dump beer; and reflect on the infinite joys experienced through BBB’s recent collaboration with @NewEnglandBrewing.

This 100% genuine, USDA®-approved Flow Smorgasbord is piping hot and ready to be served NOW, wherever you get ‘em!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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#ReviewCampaign #FormerRapper #HesStillGotIt #Dylon #BarsonBars #LyricalStacks #BeerPodcast #JobInterview #Collaboration #NEBco #Homebrewing #GrainGang

Thanks for the patience, but we’ve got an episode well worth the wait — writer Jamaal Lemon returns to the pod!

A lot has happened since we first got to know each other over a year ago, not the least of which is a @BeardFoundation nomination for his three-part @GoodBeerHunting piece, “Tek Cyear uh de Root”. He goes deep on how the idea developed into the artful synthesis of Charleston history, beer, guns, and systemic racism it grew to be. 

Our conversation was tremendously eye-opening, often difficult, but ultimately lined with hope (always does with Jamaal), and we can thank @SweetGrass3 enough for the honesty, openness, and perspective. 

Available NOW, wherever primo pods are found!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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#GullahGeechee #CharlestonSC #Schutzenfest #TekCyearUhDeRoot #RaceandBeer #RootCauses #ForTheFuture #Racism #BeerCulture #JamesBeard #GrainGang #EdmundsOast 

This week, we’re honored to sit down with Matthew Parks, Director of Philanthropy at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital!
Matthew came into our orbit about 7 years ago, when @HesterBissell began exploring ways BBB could give back, leading to the Baby Genius partnership that has raised ~$50k for BBCH since. Matthew discusses the perpetual and limitless task of finding, securing, and maintaining philanthropic funds; balancing positivity and motivation when “you could always raise more”; the myriad ways ANYONE can contribute, and so much more.
He certainly took the long road to Maine, but you’re not going to find a better heart (or accent) on either side of the Atlantic — our conversation is available in full NOW, wherever you listen!
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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet
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@MaineMedicalCenter  #TeleHealth  #Liverpool  #GrainGang

Keepin’ simple and classic this week after a great string of guests. Noah recaps a recent trip to @MaineMaltHouse and recaps the booming success of @BissellBrothers’ first “Kolsch Day”; Matty reflects on a major kitchen inspection and the @BBBThreeRivers Kitchen *finally* becoming real; and the mailbag gets rifled through before signing off to receive —SPOILER ALERT— the proverbial “OK” to fire up dem grills 🍖🔥😎

Get in NOW in Michelin-starred audio kitchens worldwide!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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#Kolsch #KolschService #LocalMalt #WeCantWaittoShareThisWithYou #NoFarmsNoFood #BB3RKitchen #ChefJoerobinson #BeerPodcast #Homebrewing #GrainGang

We’re joined this week by someone hailing from the land that inspired GTA: Vice City — Maria Cabre, Director of Brewing Ops at @JWakefieldBeer!

We get into #WakeFest — one of the country’s best beer festivals that Maria leads every year; talk about the transition, similarities/differences between brewing and its way-more-put-together cousin, baking; and ask how the hell Florida became the epicenter of the thickest, heaviest, adjunct-ed pastry stouts on Earth ❓❔❓

Available in full NOW, regardless of your listening climate! 🏝☃️

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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#FloridaBeer #MIABeer #MadeinDade #CelticsHeat #WakeFest #DFPF #ComiCon #PastryStout #Miami #Berliner #GrainGang #BeerPodcast #Homebrewing 

Trevor Stone of @Mentation3.0 is bbback!

We last spoke about 15 months ago, when Mentation was just a brand new seed. Trevor walks us through his first year in the medical cannabis world, talks about Mentation’s recent 3x expansion to the (aptly named) town of Greene, and a big honkin’ tent of other stuff in  another perfect melding of beer’s peanut butter to weed’s banana. 

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Available NOW on your local podcast dealer’s menu!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet

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We’re joined by the sharpest shear in beer - Brad Erickson of @CrookedRunFermentation!

Brad patiently fields Noah’s barrage of questions about his former career as groundskeeper for the Washington @Nationals; we get into Crooked Run’s mobile coolship and comically-ideal environment for spontaneous beer on their home turf; learn about the growing influences and actual production of wine at the “fermentory”; and, naturally, analyze Montreal Expos greats. 

Like Crooked Run’s menu, there’s something for everyone in this conversation with a man of many talents — available everywhere NOW!

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Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet 

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#VABeer #VirginiaIsForBeerLovers #GroundsKeeping #WashingtonNationals #TarpCrew #CrookedRunFermentation #SpontaneousFermentation #Coolship #BeerWine #Homebrewing #BeerPodcast #GrainGang #BissellBrothers