Alternative Blacks

Recorded April 1, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler fucked up. After a scheduling error, Chris and Tyler are back this week to rate craft brews and answer your submitted questions on a variety of topics. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm ET as we...

Recorded March 11, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Tyler goes solo to answer your submitted questions on craft beer styles, festivals, and inclusivity. We then enjoy a surprise visit from his co-host, Chris, to discuss his weekend in Atlanta, barriers of entry in craft beer, and friendship. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the...

Recorded February 25, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler welcome the legendary Hops and Charlie to discuss all things craft beer. The trio list some of their favorite breweries between Florida and Pennsylvania, discuss the growing craft beer community, and answer your submitted questions. For more Hops and Charlie, check out her feature episode of...

Recorded February 11, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler crack open a cold one while answering your burning question on Instagram live. From the Lunar New Year, vaccines, cryptocurrency, and Philly beer, Chris and Tyler lend their hot takes. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us...

Chris and Tyler look back at the Non-Whiteness of Beer series and discuss some of the information that stuck out to them the most.  They also take a look back at the last two and a half years of the show and thank friends, family, sponsors, and guests. We will be taking a short break, but don't worry, we will be back in August with season 2! Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer t...

Recorded January 28, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler break down the recent surge in GameStop stocks at the hand of Reddit traders and how those everyday investors exposed the market. From the Biden administration, hedge funds, and public transit Chris and Tyler reminisce on what a crazy month it's been. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so yo...

Recorded January 14, 2021: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler start by detailing Chris's Birthday beer trail on their way to Poconos for a celebratory weekend. We then break down the insurrection at the capitol on January sixth from the events leading up to the attack, the response, and the aftermath. Lending their thoughts on what this means for Americ...

Chris and Tyler take one last stop in Africa to discuss the history of beer and brewing in the continent. Here are some resources to check out: Characteristics of African traditional beers brewed with sorghum malt: a review | Université de Liège Urwagwa Sudan's Fermented Food Heritage

Recorded December 31, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler wish everyone a Happy New Year and give a sneak peek into what 2021 will bring for the Alternative Blacks! Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm ET as we go live!

Recorded December 17, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler begin by discussing the value of local breweries and praising the brewers in their home state, Pennsylvania. Breaking down the MLB's decision to officially recognize Negro League Baseball on the major record, Chris and Tyler segue into the legacy and Black players and responsibility within t...

Chris and Tyler continue their series of the non-white history of beer in the world. This episode travels to ancient Mesopotamia where over 70 varieties of beer were made. To dive deeper into what was discussed check out some of the resources below! The Hymn to Ninkasi Goddess of Beer  Mesopotamian Beer was as Thick as a Meal Supplement Brewing in Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Neolithic Period...

Recorded December 3, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler go live with longtime friend and loyal listener Hung Do to catch up on each other's personal and professional lives after the changes caused by the pandemic. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm...

Recorded November 19, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler go live with longtime friends and listeners Rea, Courtney, Shani, and Rob to catch up on their personal lives, the craft beer industry, and current events. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm...

Chris and Tyler continue their worldwide exploration to find the history of beer that is not rooted in whiteness. Below are some of the resources used in the creation of this episode for further reading! Did Black Women Invent Craft Beer? The History of Beer in China Recreate 5000-year-old Chinese Beer Recipe

Recorded November 12, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler continue their conversation on the 2020 presidential election after the results have been finalized and Biden has been named the next president of the United States. Comparing their predictions of their home states to the final county maps in Pennsylvania, they analyze the aftermath of the e...

Recorded November 5, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the 2020 presidential election. Comparing the votes by county for their home state, Pennsylvania, Chris and Tyler lend their predictions and criticism on one of the most influential elections in US history. Coming back to a local level, they dissect the issues on the ballot and widesp...

Chris and Tyler take beer back to Patagonia...where the lager originated? In this episode Chris and Tyler are drinking: Vault Brewing | Castles in the Sky Follow us on: Instagram Patreon YouTube

Recorded October 8, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler kick back and catch up on politics, podcasting, and current events. Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the show, and catch us every other Thursday at 7 pm ET as we go live!

Recorded September 24, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler ask the question, can you separate the art from the artist? Discussing the personal and professional life of Joe Budden, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, and H.P Lovecraft, we attempt to separate the person from their work while contemplating accountability in pop cult...

On this episode of the ABP, we have interview our special guest Charlie! If you haven't checked out our Instagram live interview you can see it here !  We had the opportunity to talk with Charlie about her goal to create a space that women and people of color feel comfortable in breweries. Additional topics that were discussed were about Charlie's experience with social media, growing up in a...

Recorded September 10, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the US Open Tennis Championship and school sports during a nationwide lockdown. First, Chris and Tyler celebrate Black athletes, highlighting Naomi Osaka's strength when leveraging her talent against the sports industry to protest police brutality. We then contemplate Reading areas...

Recorded August 27, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake, the latest addition to the growing list of Black men attacked by police this year. Breaking down the footage, Chris and Tyler refute the justification for Blakes injuries coming from Wisconsin officials. We then analyze the sports industry's r...

Chris and Tyler introduce their latest series, The Non-Whiteness of Beer. Future episodes will feature regions of Africa, Central, and South America, as well as China. Beer featured on the episode: Tattered Flags Black is Beautiful Sampled song: Warning! Clicking before this section plays in the episode will result in spoilers. Survey Monkey Click here to fill out our survey! Patreon Hot Ones: Gor...

Recorded August 13, 2020: Can Black people be racist in a society rooted in systematic oppression? On this week’s bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the nuances of what it means to be racist and how that differs from prejudice in today’s reality. Chris and Tyler agree Black people in America do not have access to the established power capable of swaying the in...

Recorded July 30, 2020: On this week's bonus episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, Chris and Tyler are joined by Stephan Thompson, a resident Minister of the Old-Headery, to discuss Nick Cannon's controversial conversation with Professor Griff, former member of Public Enemy. The Terrific Trio break down Nick Cannon's controversial conversation with Professor Griff and their remarks on the Bla...