Barley & Me

Brewery and Brews Talk at Crocker Art Museum

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum to host a Brewery and Brews Talk as part of ArtMix: Beer Garden. Joining him to discuss Sacramento's farm to fork, slow food scene and its effects on local beer, as well as the importance of...

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This Is Why I Drink... Cafecito with Jesse Rivera

On this episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, I sit down with comedian Jesse Rivera to find out why he drinks cafecito and how that reflects his upbringing, his life, his comedy, and how he comports himself in society. Plus we talk about...

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This Is Why I Drink... Beer Samples at Bike Dog Brewing East Sacramento w/ Runnin' for Rhett's Gina Schauland

Runnin' for Rhett's Gina Schauland joins host Ben Rice for a flight of Bike Dog East Sacramento beers to discuss the upcoming 16th Capitol Beerfest (Saturday, March 7). Gina discusses Runnin' for Rhett's mission, how the beerfest is its main yearly...

This Is Why I Drink... Tequila Soda w/ 3 Limes w/ Stephen Furey

It's a new year here at Barley & Me Pod-uctions (and the world, I suppose), so you know what that means: A prior year recap with comedian Stephen Furey (@scubastevefurey). We discuss our incredible highs and crushing lows over a glass of tequila...

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This Is Why I Drink... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar w/ Steve Hayer

On this episode, host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest organizer Steve Hayer to find out why he drinks... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, CA. Over a glass of the "high octane" version of...

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This Is Why I Drink...Thai Iced Tea at Auburn Thai Garden w/ Comedian Garin Flowers

Comedian, former journalist, TikTok personality, and reality TV participant Garin Flowers travels to Auburn Thai Garden in Auburn, CA, to explain why he drinks...thai iced tea. We also delve into that extensive prior career history, finding your...

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This Is Why I Drink... Vanilla Horchata Latte @ Classy Hippie w/ Liv Monahan

Host Ben Rice sits down with journalist, artist, activist, mother, etc., Liv Monahan over a mug of vanilla horchata latte (with an added touch of Leo's Love) from Classie Hippie Coffee & Tea on Broadway in Oak Park, Sacramento. We discuss her...

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This Is Why I Drink... Coconut Water with Nick Rado

In this latest episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, Ben invites New Zealand comedian Nick Rado to share his favorite beverage at his favorite spot to drink it. Since Nick was simply visiting Sacramento, CA, he decided to pick a spot he'd...

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This Is Why I Drink... Hazy IPA with CJ of The Friendship Podcast

Host Ben Rice chats with fellow podcaster (and musician!) CJ of The Friendship Podcast literally over Slice Beer Co and Old Town Pizza Lincoln (shouts to both for hosting us!) and a pint of Kessel Run Krusher, as we delve into his recent transition to...

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This Is Why I Drink...Cider w/ Marketer Karen Lewis, at Nitty's Cider

In this episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, I sit down with my good friend and marketer extraordinaire Karen Lewis, an absolute dynamo who immediately seizes the means of production over a pint of Beautiful Blues at Nitty's Cider in...

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This Is Why I Drink... Well at Benny's/Q Street Bar & Grill, with Jesse Jones

Host Ben Rice visits Sacramento dive bar mainstay Benny's AKA Q Street Bar & Grill to chat with STAB! Comedy Theater owner Jesse Jones about why he drinks well. Well, well, well, there are so many reasons and ways to pair well vodka with cranberry...

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This Is Why I Drink... Peppermint Tea w/ Kalea McNeill

This Is Why I Drink... is a new Barley & Me Podcast offshoot, where Ben Rice sits down with a comedian, musician, writer, or other creative type, over a glass of their favorite beverage. Today, we're talking to comedian Kalea McNeill over a cup of...

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"I Don't Want To See Your Sad Person Memes" - Femme Fest organizer/improvisor Lacey Carroll, over a Saison at Pangaea Bier Cafe

Welcome to the inaugural name pending offshoot of Barley & Me, where I (host Ben Rice) sit down with interesting people over their favorite drinks at their favorite places, whether it be beer, hard alcohol, coffee, or anything else. Today, we're...

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Ep 185: Erin Latham-Ponneck of Moonlight Brewing and Jon Lehre of Barrel Proof Lounge

Host Ben Rice travels to Santa Rosa, CA, to record with US craft beer legends Moonlight Brewing, with Moonlight's Chaos Management Specialist and Adult In Charge Erin Latham-Ponneck. Joining us for the conversation is comedian Jon Lehre, who is also...

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Episode 184: Andy Klein of Monk's Cellar and BJCP Judge Amber Dalske

Host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with Andy Klein, brewmaster and owner of the Monk's Cellar, to discuss their upcoming 10th anniversary (taking place October 15-19, 2024). Joining us on this journey is BJCP judge, softball star, and...

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Ep 183: I Can Fight Cancer w/ Organizer Steve Hayer, Recorded at Moksa Brewing

Host Ben Rice travels to Rocklin, CA, to talk about the inaugural I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest with organizer/creator Steve Hayer, beertender at Moksa Brewing and co-founder of Sacramento Beer Enthusiasts. The brewfest is taking place on Saturday,...

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Episode 150: Trenton Yackzan & Ryan Fry of Sudwerk and Paulina Olivares of Pink Boots Society

Host Ben Rice travels to Davis, CA to sit down with Ryan Fry and Trenton Yackzan of the legendary Sudwerk, with special guest Paulina Olivares of the Sacramento Pink Boots Society and co-host of Barley & Me Presents: Leonard Malting, our beer...

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Episode 182: Daniel Savala of CervezaLandia and Enrique Silva of Coatza Brewing

Host Ben Rice travels to Elk Grove, CA, to talk to their newest brewery owner, Enrique Silva of Coatza Brewing, as well as Daniel Savala, partner in CervezaLandia, Sacramento's only bottle shop to focus Mexicano/Chicano-brewed beer. In addition to...

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Episode 181: Sacramento Beer Week 2024 (w/ Chris Keeton & David Weiss)

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to sit down with Sacramento Area Brewers Guild president Chris Keeton (head brewer at Alaro) and vice president David Weiss (brewer at Blue Note) to talk about Sacramento Beer Week 2024 (happening April 26-May...

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Episode 180: Kenny Terry of LogOff Brewing & Comedian Birungi Birungi

Host Ben Rice travels to Rancho Cordova, CA, to sit down with the new owner of LogOff Brewing and longtime collaborator Kenny Terry, plus San Diego by way of Seattle by way of Uganda comedian Birungi Birungi. These three new(ish) fathers sit down to...

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