Space Tourism? If you don’t know what that is, Valerie Stimac is here to tell you! Valerie is the creator of the successful travel blog Valerie & Valise, which has helped her springboard into a number of other gigs within the travel writing industry; she’s a long-time contributor to Lonely Planet, and the Managing Editor for Go Overseas. Most recently, she launched the Space Tourism Guide, an out-of-this-world resource for astro tourism and the emerging idea of commercial space travel.  And yes, this episode has a couple of space puns… Valerie met up with us in Oakland, CA at Drake’s Dealership – a car dealership-turned-brewpub – to discuss her career in travel writing, give us a crash course on space tourism, and share some actionable tips on how you too can jump into travel blogging. Tune in, because this episode is stellar! (Sorry…) After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

Ep. 37 | Valerie Stimac | Travel Writer at Valerie & Valise | Live from Drake’s Dealership in Oakland, CA

Welcome to Pubcast Worldwide, the interview podcast where we get to know interesting people over drinks at some of the best pubs, bars, and breweries on the planet, exploring the world 1 conversation and 1 pint at a time. This is the show where what and where we're drinking is just as important as what we're talking about. This is podcasting...unfiltered.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

It’s time to crack a beer and dust off that passport because the Pubcast is back and we’re heading to Romania! We traveled there during the holidays in December 2019, so it’s time to revisit some winter warmers and international beverages in general. In this episode, we sit down with Ioana Coca and Laurentiu Mandrila, Co-Owners and Brewers at Oriel Beer in Bucharest. We discuss their focus on Belgian beers, the Romanian craft beer community, and their very creative and often non-traditional barrel-aging program. After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

Ep. 61 | Romania Craft Beer Edition | Live from Oriel Beer in Bucharest, Romania

Interested in following your artistic passion? Write (or brew) for a target audience. That’s what Kenny Gould did when he wrote his new book The Brewing Cloud, a collection of fictional short stories about the craziness of the craft brewing industry. Kenny is most known in the craft beer world as the founder of Hop Culture Magazine, an online resource for news across the brewing industry. In this episode, we talk about the early days of Hop Culture, Kenny’s lifelong dream of writing fiction, and some bigger topics within the current craft beer landscape.

Ep. 60 | Pittsburgh Brews & the Fictional Side of Craft Beer with Hop Culture Founder Kenny Gould

It’s been awhile! We’re back with another round of new episodes, but first, let’s address the elephant in the “brew”… The craft beer industry has been hit hard by the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. In this episode, we’ll be covering 3 ways that you can support craft brewers and their businesses during these crazy times. From relief funds to curbside pickup, there are more than a few ways that you can help keep the industry afloat while enjoying some good beer in the process. We’ll also discuss what you can expect from the Pubcast in the coming months as we embark on our latest season and some exciting changes to the show. After you listen, please consider leaving a rating & review for the Pubcast on iTunes at PubcastWorldwide.com/iTunes. Your support means the world. Cheers!

3 Ways to Support the Craft Beer Industry During COVID-19

Jordan Harbinger is a Connoisseur of Connection and the host of the top-rated podcast The Jordan Harbinger Show. In his more than decade-long career in podcasting, he's interviewed literally thousands of the world's sharpest individuals in pretty much any industry you can imagine. From legendary musicians like Moby to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, he's deconstructed the playbooks and best practices of these folks and pretty much everyone in between.   In this episode, Jordan and I met up at Tapsilog Bistro in Campbell, CA right outside of San Jose for some strong Filipino beers and a conversation covering everything from cocktail party social dynamics to practical networking tips found in his free 6 Minute Networking course. Jordan shares plenty of his own stories to demonstrate how his tactics work in practice, as well as a few drinking stories from around the world to keep you entertained.   After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

Ep. 59 | Social Dynamics, Filipino Beers, and How to Build Better Connections with Jordan Harbinger | Live from Tapsilog Bistro in San Jose, CA

We’re back for the second half of our 2-part Chilean beer series. This time, we’ll be venturing into one of Santiago’s best craft beer bars, El Honesto Mike. From the skate punk vibes to the large mix of both California and Chilean craft beers, El Honesto Mike has a draw that is sure to capture the hearts of craft beer nerds that finds themselves in South America. In this episode, Bar Owner Ben Wood and Cicerone Tomas Ignacio Gajardo – a.k.a. “Tommy G” – team up behind the microphone to give us a rundown of the relatively young Chilean craft beer scene and its creative search for identity. Get ready to learn about some exotic beers and an honest assessment of how their beer scene has evolved since the turn of the century. After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

Ep. 37 | Valerie Stimac | Travel Writer at Valerie & Valise | Live from Drake’s Dealership in Oakland, CA

Download our free app to listen on your phone