Joe & Caroline Ludwig

Craft Parenting Podcast

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Join Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents and craft beer nerds, as they navigate life with two kids. Each week, they share local brewery highlights, real-life parenting stories, and recent family adventures—often with a pint in hand and a toddler in tow.

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Joe & Caroline Ludwig

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Kids

Latest episode

Dec 26, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 68 - Joe Holds Down the Fort While Caroline is Away 03.06.2022

Caroline is going out of town, which means it's up to Joe to make sure that the house is still standing when she gets back and no one gets hospitalized. Joe gives himself a pep talk in anticipation of everything being super chaotic. Caroline also tells us what is bugging her in Children's TV and Joe tells a few dad jokes that people from Cleveland probably won't enjoy. What We Are D...

Ep. 67 - Exploring Coffee Beers 30.05.2022

In this bonus episode, Joe and Caroline decompress after the week from hell while enjoying some coffee beers. What We Are Drinking Wake Me Up Hazelnut Coffee Milk Stout Wiedemann's Fine Beer - Saint Bernard, Ohio ABV: 6.5% IBU: 20 Magic Beans Coffee Stout West Sixth Brewing - Lexington, KY ABV: 7.2% Coffee Please Stout 50 West Brewing - Cincinnati, Ohio ABV: 8% *** Thank you so much for liste...

Ep. 66 - Our Favorite Local Coffee Shops (Part II) 26.05.2022

In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss some of their favorite coffee shops. Plus, Caroline tells us what is bugging her in children's TV and Joe has more dad jokes. We discuss the following Cincinnati coffee shops: Java Jackets ( https://www.javajacketscoffee.com/ ) Bloc Coffee Company (Believing and Living One Christ) ( http://www.bloccoffeecompa...

Ep. 65 - Discovering the Weird Song Lyrics From Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? 23.05.2022

Joe and Caroline recorded this week's bonus episode on the road. They talk about visiting a brewery in Lexington, KY, and the strange lyrics to the songs in Scooby-Doo, Where Are you? We discuss the following "chase scene songs": "Love the World" Performed by George A. Robertson, Jr. Written by Danny Janssen Appeared in the Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! episode "Haunted...

Ep. 64 - Our Favorite Rainy Day Activities 20.05.2022

Joe and Caroline discuss some of their favorite activities that they like to do with the kids when it is raining outside. Plus Caroline tells us what is bugging her in children's TV and Joe has not one, not two but three dad jokes this week! What We Are Drinking Caroline’s Drink:  Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA  New Belgium - Fort Collins, CO Hazy Imperial IPA ABV: 9.5% Joe’s Drink:  Helles  W...

Ep. 63 - Outlining Our Bedtime Routine 12.05.2022

This week on the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss their bedtime routine and how it has evolved over time with their two kids. Plus Caroline tells us what's bugging her in children's TV and Joe has a dad joke that might put you to sleep. What We Are Drinking Caroline: O range Cream Cream Ale March First Brewing - Cincinnati, Ohio ABV: 6.1% IBU: 16 SESSION, CLEAN, REFRESHI...

Ep. 62 - About Mom Life 09.05.2022

In this bonus episode, Caroline, Hillary, and Katie discuss the rewards and challenges of mom life. **Do not take anything in this episode as medical advice. Always consult your personal doctor for medical care.**  *** Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Also, help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow! You can s...

Ep. 61 - The Reality of Being a Mom 05.05.2022

This week, Caroline is joined by our good friends Hillary and Katie to discuss the reality of being a mom.  They have a wide-ranging conversation all about their birth experience and what it's like to be a mom. Buckle up for this one and be warned this conversation is raw and unfiltered. Caroline also tells us what's bugging her on children's TV and she takes over Joe's Dad jok...

Ep. 60 - The Golden Age of Craft Beer 28.04.2022

The Craft Parenting Podcast is back after an (unexpected) week off. This week, Joe and Caroline continue the story of craft beer in Cincinnati and discuss the modern era or the "golden age" of craft beer. Caroline also tells us what's bugging her in Children's TV and Joe has a dad joke that will make you hop with glee! This is part four of our discussion on Cincinnati's ri...

Ep. 59 - Empty Driveways 18.04.2022

Joe, Caroline, and Julia express a grievance that they have with the West Side of Cincinnati. This week's episode was recorded at West Side Brewing (yes at 11:00 in the morning, don't judge us!) About Truth, Beer, and Podsequences "Recapping Cincinnati’s Beer podcasts with our own spin on the truth of what they’re saying. We’ll make up our own wildly inaccurate speculations and rumo...

Ep. 58 - Our Favorite West Side Staples Featuring Julia from Truth, Beer, and Podsequences 14.04.2022

This week, we welcomed fellow Cincinnati podcaster and West sider Julia from Truth,  Beer, and Podsequences to discuss what makes the West Side, the West Side! Caroline also tells us what's bugging her on children's TV and Joe has a dad joke that made everyone laugh (for once). This week's episode was recorded at West Side Brewing (yes at 11:00 in the morning, don't judge us!)...

Ep. 57 - Going Off The Rails 11.04.2022

Joe and Caroline discover that at one time it was possible to mail your child through the U.S. Postal Service. Resources: When People Used the Postal Service to Mail Their Children *** Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Also, help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow! You can send us feedback, comments, and que...

Ep. 56 - Our Favorite Springtime Activities 08.04.2022

This week, Joe and Caroline discuss some of their favorite Springtime activities that they like to do with the kids. Also, Caroline tells us all about what's bugging her on children's TV and Joe has a dad joke. What We Are Drinking Caroline’s Drink:  Strawberry and lemon fruit tart seltzer Urban Artifact - Northside  ABV: 5% 15% Fruit  MAGISTRATE Chardonnay limited production (2019) Sant...

Ep. 55 - Life Before and After Kids 01.04.2022

In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss how their lives have changed since having kids. Caroline also tells us what's bugging her in Children's TV and Joe has a dad joke that's appropriate for the season. What We Are Drinking Caroline: Farmhouse Belgian-Style Ale West Side Brewing - Westwood, Ohio ABV: 7%  IBUs: 22  "Our special Belg...

Ep. 54 - Paging Molly from Clark's Cluckers 26.03.2022

In this special bonus episode, Joe and Caroline call their good friend Molly, owner and founder of Clark's Cluckers, to get to the bottom of the age-old question: how many critters does she have? Check out Molly’s Facebook page here .  What We Are Drinking Joe: Conway’s Irish Ale Great Lakes Brewing - Cleveland, Ohio ABV: 6.3% IBUs: 25 Caroline: Astra Bomb Pop Hard Seltzer  March First Brewin...

Ep. 53 - How Cincinnati Recovered from Prohibition 25.03.2022

In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss the aftermath of Prohibition in Cincinnati for the final (?) part of their trilogy on Cincinnati's beer history. Caroline also tells us about what's bugging her on Children's TV and Joe (finally) makes Caroline laugh in his dad joke of the week. This conversation was guided by a book called " C...

Ep. 52 - The Luck of the Irish (Beer) 18.03.2022

In honor of St. Paddy's Day, Joe and Caroline explore some of the different styles of beer from Ireland. They also discuss a brief history of the holiday, how people celebrate and Joe off goes on a tangent about nitro beers and their significance to Ireland. Caroline continues to question the logic in Children's TV and Joe tells a dad joke of the week that will make you cringe (again). W...

Ep. 51 - Bockfest Returns 04.03.2022

Bockfest returns after taking a year off! Joe and Caroline go through the different types of Bock beer, the history of Bockfest, and the schedule of events for 2022. Plus Caroline tells us what is bugging her on Children's TV, and Joe has an awesome joke! What We Are Drinking: Fluss Bock 13 Below Brewery - Cincinnati, Ohio ABV: 5.7% Honorable Mention: Flying Deutschmann - Bock Wiedemann'...

Ep. 50 - Strategies on Eating Out With Small Kids 26.02.2022

In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss some strategies on how to successfully eat out with small kids. Caroline also tells us what's bugging her on Children's TV and Joe has not one but two dad jokes this week. What We Are Drinking Caroline: Kenosha Kickers - Apple Strudel inspired ale Sonder Brewing - Mason, Ohio ABV: 7.5% Joe’s Drink:  Thun...

Ep. 49 - How Prohibition Ruined Everything 19.02.2022

In this week’s episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we go back in time to the dark ages when drinking alcohol was considered illegal. The Volstead Act, which established prohibition in the United States had a devastating impact on the City of Cincinnati and destroyed an entire industry. This conversation was guided by a book called " Cincinnati Beer " by Michael D. Morgan, specificall...

Ep. 48 - Elliot Turns One 11.02.2022

In this week's episode, Joe and Caroline celebrate their youngest child's first birthday which happens to be on Super Bowl Sunday. Also, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing in the big game. Coincidence? We think not! Who Dey and happy birthday Elliot! What We Are Drinking Caroline: Alpine Lager Samuel Adams - Boston / Cincinnati ABV: 5.5% IBU: 18 “Hazy and golden this unfiltered lager is...

Ep. 47 - Lilly's Favorite Pre-school Activities 05.02.2022

In this week's episode, we discuss the different pre-school activities that we do with Lilly to help enrich her brain. What We Are Drinking Both: English Brown Ale Sons of Toil Brewing - Mt. Orab, Ohio ABV: 5.9% Caroline’s Drink:  The Best of Times - BBQ Rub Porter (Brewed with coffee and cayenne) Great Lakes Brewing - Cleveland, Ohio Fifty West Brewing - Cincinnati, Ohio (Collab) ABV: 6.7% J...

Ep. 46 - The Cincinnati Bengals Are Going To The Super Bowl 31.01.2022

The Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years and we have feelings about it. What We Are Drinking Caroline: Astra Bomb Pop Hard Seltzer March First Brewing - Cincinnati, Ohio ABV: 5% "Brings you back to the good old days chasing down the ice cream truck to grab a popsicle. Astra Bomb Pop recalls those raspberry, cherry flavors of the all american summer tre...

Ep. 45 - The Road to Prohibition in Cincinnati 28.01.2022

In this week’s episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we go back in time to the golden age of beer and we talk about the road to prohibition in Cincinnati. This conversation was guided by a book called " Cincinnati Beer " by Michael D. Morgan, specifically the 13th chapter which is called "Why Somebody Had to Make a Law Against It". Plus Caroline reveals what's bugging he...

Ep. 44 - The Quirks of Having Two Toddlers 22.01.2022

In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline talk about what life is like chasing around two toddlers, now that their son, Elliot, is walking and all of the quirks of having two toddlers in the house. Plus, Caroline compares Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to Rocky Horror Picture Show (R.I.P. Meat Loaf) and Joe has a dad joke that will melt your heart. What We Are Drinking C...

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