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- Sonic Motion | Ep 069 | Relic Brewing x Silk Sonic
๐บ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐
๐Relic Brewing Co. (Plainville, CT)
๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฃ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐
๐ค Silk Sonic
โฐ The guys gather up and talk about one of 2021โs top albums, An Evening With Silk Sonic, by the superduo comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Their combined sounds of R&B and soul provide us a retro-vibed album that sounds like youโre sitting in a lounge experiencing the show live. To drink, they have Motion Machine, a DIPA by Relic, which complements the smoothness of the album. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the guysโ take!
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Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Series
โบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins
56 min - Bombshell | Ep 068 | Sloop Brewing x The Doors
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๐Sloop Brewing Co.
๐ฟ ๐.๐ผ. ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ
๐ค The Doors
โฐ The 3 Stooges are together for the first time in 2022 for a couple of Mikeโs picks. The album: The Doorsโ 6th and final release with legendary frontman Jim Morrison. Their fusion of blues, psychedelic, and classic rock is on full display with this 1971 effort. And, theyโre Mikeโs favorite band, so get ready for a plethora of knowledge. The beer: Sloopโs flagship NEIPA, which is gaining serious ground in the Northeast, and might quite possibly be one of the highest-collectively-ranked beers weโve done on the pod. For more info on Juice Bomb, we have special messages from Ryan Corbett (Lead Brewer/Brewery Manager) and Justin Taylor (Co-Owner/Brewmaster) from Sloop. Major thanks to them and to Meagan Donovan, Sloopโs Content Coordinator, for hooking us up! Cheers ๐บ๐ค๐ผ
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Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube
Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcast
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Series
โบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins
57 min - Tomโs Twenty-Five | Ep 067 | BAD SONS Beer x Top Albums of 2021
As 2022 begins, we take one last look at 2021 and the music that came to be. Throughout December, Tom revealed his Top 25 Albums of 2021 via our Instagram and TikTok accounts. On this episode, heโll be breaking them down, giving you the best of the best. To drink, heโs enjoying ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ from BAD SONS Beer Co., their 11.5% Triple IPA monster of mouthfeel. Can Tom even make it to Album #1? Dig in to find out! Happy New Year!
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Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube
Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcast
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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom
PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins
GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill
MUSIC:
โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Series
โบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins
50 min - Tomโs Stocking Stuffers 2021 | Ep 066 | Sloop Brewing x Playlist SelectionsKeeping the holiday spirt going, we bring you our 2nd Annual ๐๐ผ๐บ'๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐ผ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ 2021 Special! Tom once again has gifted Joe and Mike songs he discovered this year from his โ2021โ playlist. This yearโs tracks have something for everyone for sure. While they dive into the tracks, the guys sip on (โ๐) ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐, Sloop Brewingโs holiday-themed NEIPA. We also have a special message from Josh Matt, Sloopโs New England Regional Market Manager, with the deets on (NO) Santa. This episode spirals out of control in the best way possible, exactly what youโd hope for our 2021 finale. Thanks for listening and for your support yโall. Happy (Early) New Year!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins1 hr 7 min
- A Hoppy Boppy Holiday 2021 | Ep 065 | Winterhaven Farms x Evan Williams x Trans-Siberian Orchestra๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฟ ๐พ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐๐๐จ๐ค Trans-Siberian Orchestraโฐ Itโs the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our 2nd Annual ๐๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ 2021 ๐ ๐ป๐. We spend time reminiscing on last yearโs debacle of mixing our own egg nog, but relish in our wise decision this year of going with 2 quality ready-to-drink egg nogs from Winterhaven Farms and Evan Williams. We also dive into the 1996 debut album from Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a Christmas staple. TSOโs rock opera twist to holiday classics and peppering of their own originals make for an entertaining experience. So, spend some time with us and enjoy!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins54 min
- Smells Like Canteen Spirits | Ep 064 | Canteen Spirits x Nirvana๐ฅค ๐ฝ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ฎ, ๐๐๐ข๐, & ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ก๐ค๐ฃ๐Canteen Spirits Vodka Soda๐ฟ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ค Nirvanaโฐ Back to Joeโs picks for this episode. One of many pivotal rock albums celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, we talk about Nirvanaโs legendary sophomore album, Nevermind, just before 2021 comes to an end. To pair with that, weโre taste-testing Canteen Spirits Vodka Sodaโs variety pack. The ready-to-drink cocktail market is loaded, so weโll let you know how they stack up! Also, Mike suffers the consequences after losing his bet that Joe wouldnโt change his last 2 album picks. The consequence? One word: tequila.โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins1 hr 1 min
- Three Blind Mikes | Ep 063 | Mikeโs Harder Lemonade x Mike Love๐ฅค ๐๐๐ ๐โ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ค ๐๐๐ข๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐๐Mikeโs Hard Lemonade๐ฟ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ค Mike Love & The Full Circleโฐ Are you ready for some hot Mike-on-Mike-on-Mike action in this drop?? For a guy whoโs on record saying he doesnโt like live albums, Mike brings the 2nd weโve ever done on the pod: Mike Love & The Full Circleโs recording of their 6/5/19 show at the famed Hawaiian Brianโs. With Loveโs chill, reggae vibes and high quality production, youโll feel like youโre right there. Mike thinks VERY highly of this album, too (hint hint). To drink, and strictly chosen for naming purposes, he shares Mikeโs Harder Mango Lemonade. Could this be Four Loko, Part 2? What do Joe Tom think about this Mike overload? Stream and find out!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins59 min
- Hipster In The City | Ep 062 | Evil Twin Brewing x Turkuaz๐บ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐Evil Twin Brewing Co. (NYC)๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ค Turkuazโฐ Joeโs going full Empire State with his picks for this episode. The album, released in 2018, is the 5th and (unfortunately) final album from Brooklyn-based funk band Turkuaz. This album, at only 9 tracks, is a straight-up party and showcases classic funk elements, modern-day effects and grooves, and dueling male/female lead vocals. To drink, the guys enjoy Queensโ Evil Twinโs DDH IPA, which is brewed with Galaxy, Motueka, and Sabro hops and packed with flavor. Also, canโt go an episode without a CT tie-in; Evil Twin is distributed by Twelve Percent in North Haven! Dive in with the guys!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins46 min
- St. Holmberg (One-Hit Wonders, Pt. III) | Ep 061 | Holmberg Orchards & Winery x Gnarls Barkley๐ฅค ๐ข๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น & ๐ฅ๐ผ๐รฉ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐Holmberg Orchards & Winery (Gales Ferry, CT)๐ฟ ๐๐ฉ. ๐๐ก๐จ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ง๐๐ค Gnarls Barkleyโฐ Our ๐๐ง๐-๐๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ผ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ Mini-Series concludes with Tomโs picks. He brings the 2006 debut album from soul duo Gnarls Barkley, which rose to prominence thanks to the single โCrazy.โ To drink, he brings 2 ciders from Holmberg Orchards & Winery, their Original and Rosรฉ. Weโre getting classy up in here! Does the rest of the album live up to Crazy? Will this finally debunk the One-Hit Wonder curse? Listen and find out!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkins53 min
- Aliens, Ants, & BearsโฆOh My! (One Hit Wonders Pt.2) | Ep060 | Hanging Hills Brewing x Alien Ant Farm๐บ ๐๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ง๐Hanging Hills Brewing Co. (Hartford, CT)๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ค Alien Ant Farmโฐ Our ๐๐ง๐-๐๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ผ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ Mini-Series rolls on with Mikeโs picks. He brings the 2001 sophomore album from alt-rock/nu-metal band Alien Ant Farm, most notable for the killer cover of Michael Jacksonโs โSmooth Criminal.โ To drink, he (well, really Joe lol) brings Hanging Hillโs unique seasonal brew, a smoked pumpkin/smoked dopplebock lager bier. Do any of the other tracks live up to Smooth Criminalโs power? Stream and see!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTubeInstagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcastโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and TomPRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom AtkinsGRAPHICS: Joe ScovillMUSIC:โบ Intro: โDreamโ - The Smoove Seriesโบ Outro: โMedusaโ - Tom Atkin42 min
About Hops & Bops Podcast
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Beer ๐บ. Music ๐ฟ. Shenanigans ๐คช.
Each episode features a beer and an album. We talk about them and rate them, all while drinking the beer. What could go wrong?
๐ฃ Joe - Mike - Tom
Episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube
Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook: @hopsandbopspodcast