What happens when craft beer meets original music festival? Mile of Music! Joel hosts with Bobby and Allison delve into the behind-the-scenes effort that made the 2025 festival unforgettable. From logistics and special brews to quirky staff antics and volunteer experiences, discover how McFleshman's Brewery contributes to Appleton's unique musical celebration.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:23 Mile of Music Overview

05:49 Festival Logistics and Challenges

06:07 Music and Beer Connection

15:35 Staff Experiences and Fun Moments

17:55 The Herculean Effort Behind the Scenes

18:38 The Secret of Tapping October Fest

19:25 The Beatbox Saga

20:49 Meeting Isaiah: A New Friend and Brewer

25:20 Innovations and Improvements at Mile

28:09 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/

Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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