Basement Bar: Beers & Babble

Welcome back to the Wide Arrange of Beers & Babble! After a year hiatus, we have Rick and Eric back in the basement bar studio to share some stories and laughs. Beer-a-da-week is Cabin Fever from New Holland Brewing in Holland, MI. 6.5%ABV 25IBU. Cheers!

Happy 2026! We hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and a Happy New Year. Beer-a-da-week is Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, OR. 0.5%ABV. Cheers!

Merry Christmas! We had quite a year to reflect on. Spencer got married, Eddie quit drinking, Rodger built a bunch of things. Beer-a-da-week is Winter Wonder from Athletic Brewing Company in Milford, CT. 0.5% ABV. Cheers! https://989.network/2025/12/25/episode-73/

WAC is back! Ricky and Eric storm the basement bar. There's something different in the air....Cheers! Shout outs! idealpartystore.com Djuan Kadinger Jordan from https://www.niche4design.com/ Tricia Lee from Double Decker Karaoke Viva Rex Band John Pedersen with http://www.destinygraphics.com/

"We're the three best friends that anyone could have!" Welcome back! It's Spencer, Rodger, and Eddie in the basement bar tonight. Going old-school. We still had a fantastic time! Beer-a-da-week is Only Tourists from Short's Brewing Company in Elk Rapids, MI. 4.2%ABV, 63IBU. Cheers! https://989.network/2025/03/01/episode-71/

Welcome 2/3 of the Cross-Faded Sports show to Beers & Babble! We have Tony Banister and Zack Parker on tonight. we talk sports, anime, and crazy drinking stories. Beer-a-da-week is Ska Ska Scotch Ale from Drafting Table Brewing Company in Wixom, MI. 7.3%ABV, 20IBU. Cheers! www.idealpartystore.com 989.network patreon.com/989network

Our 69th episode! We have special guests Rick and Eric from the Wide Arrange of Conversations! We had a sexy time on this episode, so buckle up, buckaroo! Beer-a-da-week is Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) 2019 edition from Founders Brewing Co, in Grand Rapids, MI. 11.3%ABV, 45 IBU. Cheers!

Welcome back Jake Fortney and newcome Dean Verhaeghe! Beer(s)-a-da-week are Hopslam, Bells Brewery, C-Beans Oracle Brewery, Count Cocoalicious Stout Kuhnhenn Brewery, and Darkness from Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN. 10.3%ABV. Cheers! idealpartystore.com https://989.network/2024/12/12/episode-67/

Welcome Joe Confalone! We had a blast in this show! We hope everyone's Thanksgiving went well. Ours was groovy. Beer-a-da-week is Dismembers Only from 3 Floyds Brewing in Munster IN. 13.5%ABV, 24IBU. Cheers! Five Star Foods idealpartystore.com Lohr's Lawncare & Snow Removal

We have Derek Lupo on the show this week! We had an absolute blast with him. He was super nervous but did fantastic, so show him some love. Beer-a-da-week is Slamnesia from Austin Brothers Brewing Co in Alpena, MI. 11.4% ABV. Cheers! Shout out to Aaron Wiley, our biggest fan! Checkout Human Shield : Be Not Afraid Official Music Video drops Friday November 22nd at 8 PM on YouTube Thanks to Lohr's L...

Welcome Chrissy Badour to BBBB! We had a great time this week talking about up north excursions, how cuddly pigs are, and embarrassing Spencer. Beer-a-da-week is Boss Tweed from Old Nation Brewing Co. in Williamston, MI. 9.3% ABV, 68 IBU. Cheers!

It's almost Halloween, so we brought the coolest, spookiest folks we know back: Rick and Eric from the Wide Arrange of Conversations! Beer-a-da-week is Hopslam from Bell's Brewery in Comstock, MI. 10%ABV, 65IBU. Cheers!

Holy Cow! We have Brandon Dixon this week; dancer & mechanic extraordinaire! Rodger even joined us from the beginning! Don't miss this one. We had to cut a bit, but you can find the uncut version of the show at https://www.patreon.com/989Network Beer-a-da-week is Nitro Peaches and Cream from Urban Artifact in Cincinnati, OH. 7.1%ABV, 10 IBU. Cheers!

We welcome on Rachel Mularz and Dan Gillman this week! Dan is the host of 2 Cats 1 Dog, a new show on the 989.network. We talk life, jobs, beer, and dad jokes. Beer-a-da-week is Sparta from North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City, MI. 7.2%ABV, 70IBU. Cheers! https://open.spotify.com/show/7gLAPo8PSPYjHpz6VxVkhg?si=ae6c5fc1e9a64f52

Welcome back! We have Justin McKinnon, the owner of 1UP Games in Bay City and Saginaw on the show! We talk about video games, repair, old arcade systems and spicy things! Beer-a-da-week is Octoberfest from Sam Adams Brewery in Boston, MA. 5.3%ABV 16IBU. Cheers! https://1upgamesbc.com/

Welcome back! We have a logistics-off in this episode. Andy Torrez from Glastender faces Spencer from High Life in an all-out brawl of laughter and stories! Beer-a-da-week is Corktoberfest from Brew Detroit. 5.7% ABV. Cheers!

Welcome! Rodger is back! We talk football, beers and 'Special' announcements! Beer-a-da-week is Turbo Putt IPA from Austin Brothers in Alpena, MI. 6.5% ABV, 55IBU. Cheers!

Eddie's mom, Mo joins us this week to tell embarrassing stories and regale tales of old! Beer-a-da-week is Coocoo for Cacao from Austin Brothers Beer Co in Alpena, MI. 15%ABV. Cheers!

Welcome back Tony Banister! The host of the Cross-Faded Sports show joined us this evening to give us his top picks for fantasy football and share some stories. Beer-a-da-week is Fourteen Buck Chuck from Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City, IN. 5.8%ABV, 36 IBU. Cheers! Sponsors: www.iwantthatkettlecorn.com https://idealpartystore.com/ Hayden Cobley Drywall

Welcome back, Jake Fortney! Good times and great oldies. Beer-a-da-week is French Toast Bastard (2019) from Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI. 11.1%ABV, 50IBU. Cheers! https://thecenteredlife.co/

Welcome back to the basement bar! We have Justin Scherzer in the hot seat tonight to travel down memory lane. We had a blast! Beer-a-da-week is Shooter Murkgavin from Austin Brothers Beer Co in Alpena, MI. Cheers!

We have Ricky Debats from the Wide Arrange of Conversations on the show! Eric had to work, but we're happy that Rick was able to hang out. Beer-a-da-week is Golden Partager from Barrel + Beam in Marquette, MI. 7.5% ABV. Cheers! www.iwantthatkettlecorn.com https://idealpartystore.com/ Small Town Builders https://baycitycountryclub.com/

Eddie was exhausted this week, so Spencer and Rodg did most of the talking. Beer-a-da-week is Pixie Mix: Green Time Machine Hard Seltzer from Untitled Art in Waunakee, WI. 5.5%ABV. Cheers!

Jake Fortney is back from Minnesota to join us on the show! He brought a couple of beers to share with us and we were very excited. Beers-a-da-week are: Swipe Right from Barrel Theory Beer Company in Saint Paul, MN. 12%ABV & Gravitational Attraction (2020) from Ellison Brewery in East Lansing, MI. 14.5%ABV. Cheers! https://www.patreon.com/989Network https://ellisonbrewing.com/ https://barrelth...

Holy cow! Our 50th episode! We have Hayden Cobley back for some laughs and some deep talk. Beer-a-da-week is Hipster Juicebag from Burn 'Em Brewery in Michigan City, Indiana. 6.5% ABV, 35 IBU. Cheers! Media Companion: https://989.network/2024/07/02/episode-50/ www.iwantthatkettlecorn.com https://idealpartystore.com/ Small Town Builders https://baycitycountryclub.com/