Not A Draft with Rose and Kluk

Rose and Kluk kick off the summer by having a few cold ones with Dan Allard, co-owner of the iconic microbrewery Cold Garden located in the heart of Inglewood. Dan reminisces on the humble beginnings of his and co-owner Blake Belding's brewing days and pulls back the curtain on how Cold Garden has created an approachable and accessible atmosphere. The fellas also look ahead to some of the new and exciting innovations that Cold Garden has coming soon!

To celebrate the return of sports in Calgary Rose, Kluk, and Dan faceoff in selecting the Best Beer League Sports. However, this episode comes with a twist. During the selection process, Dan provides Rose and Kluk with a Flight of Beer to put their beer tasting skills to the test. As if the draft was not hard enough on their small minds... Will Dan come in and pull off the upset? Will Kluk's novice beer palate embarrass him? Does Rose play any sports without drinking beer? Crank the volume up and find out!

Be sure to check out Cold Garden this summer and don't forget to toss them a follow @cold_garden on Instagram and Twitter! You can also follow Rose @MattRoseYYC on Instagram and Twitter and Kluk @klukatron on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening! Happy summertime!!!

On this episode the guys celebrate Mothers Day by strong-arming their Moms intro coming on the podcast. Lina (Mama Rose) and Mary (Mama Klukas) pull back the curtain on what the two were like as kids. They also spill the beans on what Rose and Kluk wanted to be when they grew up, and how close they came to those dreams.

Just because we had our Mama's on does not mean we won't be doing the big selection. On this episode they're talking about their favorite TV Moms. Did your favorite Mom make the cut, or were they completely missed! Let us know on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod.

You can also follow the guys @MattRoseYYC and @Klukatron to grill them on all their picks and past follies!

Matt Rose and Mike Klukas are back for another season of Not A Draft, promoting Calgary and the great people within it with a few laughs along the way. On this episode they are joined by 8-Time Canadian Long Drive National Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk. They talk about Lisa's meteoric rise in her career leading to becoming an 8-time champ. She gives a few tips to shave a few strokes off your game along the way too.

New season but same old format, as Matt, Mike, and Lisa take turns selecting things they're excited to do as the weather improves in Calgary. Just a few ideas to toss around from three Calgarians that know how important it is to get the most of the sunny days. Let us know how you're enjoying it on social media @NotADraftPod.

Check out Lisa's website www.lisalongball.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @LisaLongball. While you're meandering the internet feel free to follow the guys as well, @mattroseyyc and @klukatron. We'd love if you'd give us a review while you're here as well!

It's our tenth episode and to celebrate we're digging into dessert. On this episode Matt and Mike sit down with Stefanna Spoletini, one of the co-founders of Noto Gelato in Bridgeland. A family-run business born in the basement of Pulcinella's, Noto is all about authentic Italian gelato that they are thrilled to bring to Calgarians. They talk about the optimal time to be enjoying dessert as well as the key differences between gelato and ice cream.

Every episode would not be complete without going through a set of picks, and on this episode Matt, Mike, and Stef selecting their favorite desserts. Lots of variation from homemade family favorites to big-brand staples. These three use their deep knowledge of sweets to select their top twelve. Let us know what we missed, or maybe where your favorite dessert in the city can be found.

You can find Noto Gelato on social media @NotoGelato or check out their website for their latest flavors and locations that you can pick some up. You can also head down to their storefront at 236 4 Street NE in Bridgeland where they are now serving scoops!

We really appreciate your support ten episodes in! Remember to check us out on Instagram and Twitter as well. You can find the show @notadraftpod, Rose @mattroseyyc, and Kluk @klukatron on both platforms and let us know what you think about all of our picks. Leave a review, or recommend us to a friend as well!

This episode Rose and Kluk are joined by Christina Owczarek, Christina is the founder of XhAle Brew Co., a Calgary based Canadian brewery that creates provocative beer for conscious thinkers & drinkers. Christina provides the fellas with an inside look at the Calgary brewing industry, the origin story of XhAle and explains how she is using her brand to give back to the Calgary community.

In celebration of International Women's Day Rose, Kluk and Christina select women they would like to grab a beer with. With possibly the largest talent pool Not A Draft has ever had to pick from this selection process brings the heat and having a trailblazing woman like Christina on the pod only fuels the fire!

Happy International Women's Day to all of the amazing women out there. Rose and Kluk consider themselves both extremely lucky to have so many inspiring women in their lives. XhAle beer is available Alberta wide so be sure to pick one up on your next trip to the liquor store and toss them a follow @xhalebrewco.  Make sure to also follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron. 

This episode Rose and Kluk are joined by Calgarian Andrew  Buckley, former quarterback for the University of Calgary Dinos and Calgary Stampeders.  Andrew is a former teammate of Mike's who left the CFL to pursue a career in medicine and is currently in his final year. They talk about that transition, as well as Andrew's time at the U of C with Mike.

Rose, Kluk, and Andrew then select their dream Coachella lineup. All the feels in this episode as the guys recall some of their favorite past festivals and look ahead to a time where they can resume. Let us know what you think on Twitter and Instagram.

If you're interested in joining the stem cell registry that Andrew mentioned, check out https://www.blood.ca/en/stemcells/donating-stemcells. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron. 

This episode Rose and Kluk go over the prop bet picks they made with Eric Rogers of the Toronto Argonauts over the weekend on IGTV. Some hits and some misses across the board. The guys are by no means professional bettors and it shows.

Rose, and Kluk also do a mini selection process. They talk about what three things they are most excited to see in the next NFL season. Let us know what you think on social media or by sending us an e-mail at [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron.  Eric Rogers is on Instagram @ericdionrogers. Make sure to check out our other episodes too!

This episode Rose and Kluk are joined by Calgary comedian and radio personality Lori Gibbs aka The Human Anti-Depressant.  They discuss the future of comedy and the differences between performing in front of a live audience and into a microphone.

Rose, Kluk, and Lori then select skills that they wish they had, and quite honestly, could have. How many of their picks can you do? Can you help them out with any of the skills picked? Let us know what you think on social media or by sending us an e-mail at [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron.  Lori Gibbs is on Twitter @LoriGibbs and Instagram @lorianngibbs . Make sure to check out our other episodes too!

This episode Rose and Kluk are joined by the host of Calgary Flames Hockey and The Big Show on Sportsnet 960, Pat Steinberg.  They discuss Pat's Calgary roots, his journey in radio that began with his dream of being a DJ, and some his favorite moments while working with The Fan. 

Rose, Kluk, and Pat then select their dream guest list for a Bar-B-Q with some of Calgary's all-time greatest athletes. How many of your childhood favorites made the team? Did anybody playing in Calgary now make the team? Will there be some people that you didn't know had roots in Calgary? It is all inside this jam-packed episode to kick off 2021.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron.  Make sure to check out our other episodes too!

This episode features an in-depth chat with Rose and Kluk, telling the stories that brought them to where they are now. How did Rose get his job at Sportsnet? What shape was Kluk in for his tryout with the U of C Dinos? Find out these answers and so much more in this exclusive episode.

Rose and Kluk will also be joined by Calgarian Andrew Flower who started the Run Across the Nation in Isolation, which raised over $20,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association in its first year. For updates on future runs you can check out the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2632026540411311/?ti=ls.

Finally, Rose, Kluk and Andy will reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was 2020 These three gentleman will select squads made up of the best moments of 2020! What part of 2020 is going to go first overall? What will go last? Who will crumble under the pressure? You're going to have to tune in to find out.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @NotADraftPod, Rose @MattRoseYYC, and Kluk @Klukatron.  Make sure to check out our other episodes too!