Saskatchewan's craft beer scene is changing rapidly, especially in Saskatoon. Kevin Brown of 21st Street Brewery shares his thoughts about Saskatoon's craft breweries and beer culture, and recommends a few local beers you need to check out.

We also drink and discuss Chocolate Strong Ale by Black Bridge Brewery, based out of Swift Current, SK.

In a time of crisis, look for the helpers. John Styles explains how his craft distilling business, Outlaw Trail Spirits, quickly switched to producing high-proof alcohol for sanitization purposes. He gave it all away for free to those who need it most, workers on the front line. Now, he needs your help, he's looking for glycerol and hydrogen peroxide so he can continue to make sanitizer products.

Last February, the Saskatchewan Craft Brewer's Association hosted the Second Annual Sask. Craft Beer Festival. Matt shares some thoughts and memories, and asks people from across the provincial beer scene to share their thoughts. Interviewees include Carrie Stenson of Black Bridge Brewery, Kate Biblow of Pile o Bones Brewery, Sarah from Shelter Brewing, Mark Lozschuk from the ALES Club, Chris Bevis of 21st Street Brewery and Brennan Lampitt of Armoury Brewing.

It's been more than 15 years since Checkers, a popular live music venue, closed its doors. Today, former Checkers DJ, Nolan Tabashniuk and his friends hold reunion parties. He talks about what made the music scene so special, and why people are still willing to come together to celebrate that scene. We also drink Rebellion Brewing's newest version of the Hazy IPA.

What's the best weapon to take into the wrestling ring? What's the worst object to get hit with? Thryllin' Dylan (aka Jesse Robson) tells stories from inside the ring. We also drink and discuss Rebellion's toasted hemp seed beer.

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Take a deep dive on English pub culture, pies and the state of Regina's culinary scene with Chef Malcolm, of Chef Malcolm's Handmade Pies. We also drink and discuss Cherry Bliss, a new sour beer by Rebellion Brewing.

Jodi Robson figured out how to get black coffee and snacks on-demand from the crew on the set of The Great Canadian Baking Show. She tells stories from behind the scenes, and we also taste and talk about Rebellion Brewing's Black IPA.

Jesse Shkuratoff shares stories from her time volunteering with the Kinsmen/Kinettes for the annual Telemiracle fundraiser. She explains how you can get involved and the difference you can make. Rebellion Brewing will be launching the Tangerine Miracles beer on March 5, with proceeds going to Telemiracle 44. The telethon happens March 7, at the Conexus Arts Centre.

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Do you know anyone in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program? Victor Roman is the Exec. Dir and a Big Brother. He explains how a being a mentor led to friendship and family. We also drink and discuss Winter Warmer by Rebellion Brewing.

Sask. author Edward Willett joins us to talk about the novels in his Worldshaper series, the craft of writing, and craft beer. We also drink and discuss Chinook Crush, the first of Rebellion's Hazy Crush series.