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Joining the show is Becks (@baseballbecks), a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and author whose new book, Baseball People, just dropped this month. Because we recorded this one early in the day, we had a classic battle of the beverages. Becks held it down on the West Coast with some green tea, while I officially kicked off the unofficial start of summer with a cold Breeze Summer Lager from Wander...

In this episode of the No Bad Hops podcast, Anthony of @majorleaguebrews sits down with Gaz from @abritdoesbaseball to track the rising tide of the sport across the pond. Gaz shares how his podcast evolved alongside a growing community of UK fans who are fueling a new era for British baseball. To keep the conversation fluid, the guys stick to a few classic brews: Gaz stays true to his roots with a...

In this episode of No Bad Hops, Anthony sits down with 11-year MLB veteran Dominic Leone. Over a couple of brews, they dive deep into what it truly takes to survive and thrive in the Big Leagues for over a decade. Dominic offers an insider’s perspective on the "journeyman" life, pulling back the curtain on the emotional whiplash of playing for nine different organizations. They discuss the polar e...

Join host Anthony as he sits down and has a beer with baseball card collector and Instagram personality Jason Anderson, known to the hobby community as @GinterGoldFever In this episode, Jason shares the journey of how he became a collector and, more specifically, how he developed a profound passion for the unique and eclectic Topps Allen & Ginter card sets. The conversation dives deep into Jason's...

This week on the No Bad Hops Podcast, we're pouring a cold one and talking baseball with Taylor @ripzncutz a passionate Seattle Mariners supporter and a talented custom card creator, Taylor joins the show to share his unique perspective on the game and the hobby. We start our conversation by diving into the Mariners' 2025 season. Taylor gives us his take on the team's performance, their recent mov...

Batter up for a special episode of the No Bad Hops Podcast, brewed live from Round Trip Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia! This week, Anthony is joined by Jeff from Bricks Behind the Ivy podcast for an uncorked discussion on all things baseball and beer. We dive deep into the recent All-Star Weekend, breaking down the excitement of the Futures Game, the drama of the MLB Draft, and the big swings...

Anthony is joined for an engaging conversation with Tom Alesia, the author behind "Baseball Like It Oughta Be," a book all about how the Madison Mallards became summer-collegiate baseball's top draw. Anthony and Tom discuss how the book came to life, the Mallard's relentless pursuit of creating the best fan experience, the everflowing amount of beer in Madison, Wisconsin and whether or not New Gla...

Anthony is joined by Lizzy McGuire (co-host of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast) to talk about her memories about the Blue Jays, stadium food and beer, Vladdy's extension, Bo Bichette, and the state of the 2024 Jays. Lizzy then shares about that weird night at the ballpark when she went to a BlueJays game, got hit by a 110 MPH foul ball and got her own Topps Now card. Lizzy is drinking a Left Field B...

Anthony is joined by Rich from Infield Media and the Drunks on the Pond podcast to talk beer and baseball. They reminisce about the (good?) ol' days of beer and the state of the beer world today. They catch up on their favorite teams (Yanks & Phillies) and then move towards the current bottom dwellers, the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox.  Rich is enjoying a Slugger Unfiltered Pilsner from...

Opening Day is on the horizon, and the anticipation is electric! In this brew-fueled episode, Anthony welcomes Paul from Rally Towel, a Mets blog, to discuss the upcoming 2025 season with a twist: a starting rotation of their favorite local beers! Forget pitching rotations; we're talking hop rotations!  Join them as they crack open some seriously tasty brews straight from the "beer bullpen" and di...

On the first episode of Season 2, Anthony talks with Gary, a baseball fan from England who also started a blog to help other Brits follow the game in a different way. Gary is enjoying a Mahou San Miguel, a beer from Spain while Anthony is enjoying the last of his stash of Eephus, the collaboration beer that he did with Gusto Brewing in N. Cape May, NJ to celebrate the 2024 London Games between the...

Anthony talks with Carolina Disco Turkeys Co-Owner and President, Greg Sullivan about the summer collegiate baseball located in Winston-Salem, NC. The Disco Turkeys have found their groove and carved out a fun niche in minor league baseball. They discuss how the Disco Turkeys were hatched, some of their alternate identities and about the state of baseball in North Carolina. More info about the Dis...

Anthony takes a look at the 2024 World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. After an overview of the series, Anthony does a position by position breakdown and gives his prediction for the championship. During the show, Anthony is sipping on a Bullpen Pilsner from Atlas Brew Works in Washington D.C. You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook...

Anthony (@majorleaguebrews) is joined by Brian Salvatore (@brianneedsanap) to talk about the Mets unexpected run to the playoffs, possible playoff opponents and the recent Dollars for Dingers Fundraiser. During the conversation, Brian was enjoying a classic Dogfish Head Brewery 60 Minute IPA and Anthony got fancy with a Neon Gleam IPA from Brewery Ommegang in collaboration with Other Half Brewing...

Anthony is joined by WIll (aka the Card Belt Guy) to talk about how he came up with the idea for the Card Belt and how Phillies RP Matt Strahm ended up wearing one during the 2024 All Star Game. Be sure to follow @cardbelts on Instagram or order yours at www.cardbelts.com During the conversation, Will was enjoying a few Hazer Tag IPAs from Odell Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) while Anthony sipped on a...

Anthony is joined by Valerie aka @StadiumFoodGirl to talk about all the amazing ballpark food to be had at Globe LIfe Field, home of the 2024 All Star Game. As a connoisseur of ballpark bites, Val knows the best spots to eat inside and outside the stadium in Arlington. From the Boomstick to Blue Bell milkshakes, she knows how to eat her way around the home of the Texas Rangers. She also gives Anth...

Anthony is joined by Josh Hennig, on air host and producer for 973 ESPN South Jersey at Slack Tide Brewing in Clermont, NJ to talk about South Jersey craft beer and the Phillies incredible first half of the season.   Anthony @majorleaguebrews is drinking a Slack Tide Brewing 7 Seas Blonde Ale and Josh @joshhennig is enjoying their Salty Sailor Gose. They talk about the new Slack Tide Brewing locat...

On today's show, Anthony @majorleaguebrews is joined by Ed @thedadhat216 to talk about his North Carolina baseball road trip, the Cleveland Guardians surprising start to the season, MLB Draft and more.  They start the show by cracking open some summer lagers. Ed is sipping on a Palmetto Brewing Company (Charleston, SC) Salted Lime Lager while Anthony enjoys a Gusto Brewing Company (N. Cape May, NJ...

Anthony @majorleaguebrews sits down with Zack Pashley, the owner of Gusto Brewing Company (North Cape May, NJ) @gustobrewco to talk about the upcoming release of their collaboration beer, Eephus Premium Bitter Pub Ale which was brewed to celebrate the 2024 London Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. During the chat, Zack is sipping on a Cool Hand Lucas ESB while Anthony is e...

Anthony @majorleaguebrews is joined once again by Triple B @baseball_bobbleheads_brews to review the first month of the season. We start the show by cracking a few hazy IPAs. Triple B enjoys a Toppling Goliath Brewing Company (Decorah, IA) Cages Castle Double IPA 8%ABV while Anthony sips on a District 96 Beer Factory (New City, NY) Move the Needle Double IPA 8.5%.  Instagram YouTube TeePublic Lear...

Welcome to No Bad Hops, a new FFSN baseball and beer show from Anthony Armando, aka @MajorLeagueBrews. This week, Anthony is joined by Brian Kulbacki of Departed Soles Brewing Co. in Jersey City, NJ to discuss the all things baseball and beer. During the show, Brian was drinking a Busted Bracket Lager while Anthony enjoyed a Trash Can Banger IPA, both Deaprted Soles creations. Instagram YouTube Te...

Welcome to No Bad Hops, a new FFSN baseball and beer show from Anthony Armando, aka @MajorLeagueBrews. This week, Anthony is joined by Trevor (@trevschirps) to discuss the 2024 Giants. During the show, Trevor was drinking an Alibi Ale Works (Incline Village, NV) Kolsch, while Anthony enjoyed a Magnify Brewing Co (Fairfield, NJ) San Francisco Knights: A San Francisco Inspired Lager. Instagram YouTu...

Welcome to No Bad Hops, a new FFSN baseball and beer show from Anthony Armando, aka @MajorLeagueBrews. This week, Anthony is joined by Brian Salvatore of FFSN to discuss four teams that hadn't received full preview episodes. During the show, Brian was drinking a Departed Soles (Jersey City, NJ) This Meeting Shoulda Been An Email wheat ale, while Anthony enjoyed a Departed Soles Busted Bracket Lage...

Welcome to No Bad Hops, a new FFSN baseball and beer show from Anthony Armando, aka @MajorLeagueBrews. This week, Anthony is joined by Spencer (@spencereverett) to discuss the 2024 Phillies. During the show, Spencer was drinking a Tonewood Brewing (Barrington, NJ) Freshies American Pale Alewhile Anthony enjoyed a Cape May Brewing Co Play It Cool Watermelon Cold IPA. Instagram YouTube TeePublic Lea...

Welcome to No Bad Hops, a new FFSN baseball and beer show from Anthony Armando, aka @MajorLeagueBrews. This week, Anthony is joined by producer Brian Salvatore to discuss the 2024 Yankees on a live broadcast from Departed Soles Brewing in Jersey City, NJ. During the show, both Anthony and Brian were drinking Departed Soles' Trash Can Bangers IPA. Instagram YouTube TeePublic Learn more about your a...