Pops on Hops

Barry and Abigail discuss Tigerlily by Natalie Merchant and sample Dead Parrot , Passion of the Heights , and Luminescence Hazy IPA from Florida Avenue Brewing Co. in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Modelo is now the top-selling U.S. beer! Read more . Barry has seen Natalie Merchant in concert twice, most recently in 2023. Check out the setlist from the 2023 show ! Abigail compared Wonder thematically to...

Barry and Abigail discuss A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by Panic! At the Disco and sample Studio 54 Blues Blueberry NEIPA , Disco Sally’s Cookies , and Night Fever Porter from Disco Witch Brewing in Yulee, Florida. Barry heavily compared this album (for better or for worse) to The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For , which we discussed in Yeast is What They Brew With (Cu...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Lory Willard (who previously joined us for POH [Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Appalachian Beer Tour] ) sample Moscow mule cocktails made with Original , Hibiscus Lavender , and Cranberry Herb from Ginger’s Revenge in Asheville, North Carolina. We have previously sampled several Ginger’s Revenge offerings in their pure forms on FrancePants (MuteMath and Ginger's...

In this BFE (beer-free episode), Barry, Abigail, and special guest Ian Rees (previously interviewed on Bonus: Friendship Induced Pod ) discuss Ian’s Virtual Jukebox submission, Diorama by Silverchair . Barry continually references Silverchair’s debut album Frogstomp (not also known as Frogstamp). Abigail and Barry both compared the oeuvre of this album to that of Astoria by Marianas Trench , discu...

Barry and Abigail discuss Twilight Time by Bennie Wallace and sample Time Stands Still , Twinger , Mangoes At Work , and They Call Me Baltastic from Hiatus Brewing Company in Ocala, Florida. Barry has a personal connection to Bennie Wallace through his friend “Uncle” Steve Moore, whose Oscar-nominated animated short “Redux Riding Hood” features a score written by Bennie. Watch "Redux Riding H...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Nick Martino discuss Nick’s work with New York Funk Exchange and sample Exclamative Sour Series - Peachicot KISS! KISS! and Atomic Duck from Able Baker Brewing in Las Vegas, Nevada. We were delighted to share the stage in Henderson, Nevada, with live recordings of six other podcasts: What Am I Making , Matt and Mattingly’s Ice Cream Social , Making Podcasts Great...

Barry, Abigail, and surprise special guest Becky Richey discuss On My Own Two Feet by Granian and sample The One They Call Zoe and A Pale Mosaic from Hops & Grain Brewing (brewed by Austin Beerworks) in Austin, Texas. Hops & Grain no longer has a taproom in Austin, but the two beers we sampled continue to be brewed by Austin Beerworks and are available at certain venues around Austin! Garen Gueyik...

Barry and Abigail discuss Un-Led-Ed by Dread Zeppelin and sample Pink Crescendo , a lemonade cocktail made with Sunblush , and a hot mulled wine made with Southern Red from Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, Florida. Listen to Barry’s playlist of all of the songs that were covered, mashed up, or referenced on this album. Abigail compared the opening of Black Mountain Side to the opening...

Barry and Abigail discuss Electro-Shock Blues by Eels and sample Water of Youth , Waldmeister , and Cherry Amaretto Sour from Dangerous Minds Brewing Company in Pompano Beach, Florida. The first Eels song that Barry ever heard was Novocaine for the Soul . Abigail shared a TikTok that she thought of when she heard 3 Speed . Abigail entered Efils’ God into the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smart...

Barry and Abigail discuss The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For and sample Kitty Kibble , Sweet Sinsations , Kiss of Death , and Class And Sophistication Orange Cremsicle IPA from Yeasty Brews Artisanal Beers in Lauderhill, Florida. Special thanks to Dan Martinelli, Co-Owner of Yeasty Brews, for sitting down with us to discuss the history of the brewery! Dan previousl...

Barry had the opportunity to spend some time with the man who introduced him to podcasting, comedian Pete Dominick. For a dozen years, Pete hosted a fabulous public affairs show on Sirius XM Radio. His unique and humorous perspective on current events coupled with his great long-form interviews made this Barry's primary source of news for many years. In October 2019, Sirius XM made the awful d...

Barry and Abigail had the opportunity to sit down with Dave Zalatoris from the Beer In Front podcast! This episode originally dropped on July 31, 2023. We discussed the origin of the Pops on Hops Podcast, shared some of our favorite albums and episodes, and talked about the Florida beer scene. Most importantly, Barry used his "phone a friend" option to solicit an album from Dave, and he...

We had the pleasure of joining our friend, and frequent guest, Matt Carlson on the podcast portion of his new project, ⁠What Am I Making⁠ , back on March 27, 2023. Matt is a talented musician and songwriter from East Lansing, Michigan, whom Barry met as part of an online community created by Pete Dominick, the host of the ⁠Stand Up With Pete Dominick⁠ podcast. During one of their weekly hangouts,...

Barry and Abigail discuss A Very Special Christmas 3 and sample The Stoutmare Before Christmas , The Abominable Snow Stout , and How The Stout Stole Christmas! from Tarpon River Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Barry and Abigail both recommend If On a Winter’s Night by Sting . We reviewed Natalie Merchant ’s rendition of Children Go Where I Send Thee . Listen to the original recording of Go Wh...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Derek Hummel, Sr., (Abigail’s uncle and Barry’s brother) discuss Derek’s Jukebox submission, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince , and sample Main Character Energy , #Adulting , Challenge Accepted , and Purple Monkey Dishwasher from Evil Genius Beer Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nightmare on My Street was originally suppo...

Barry and Abigail discuss Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette and sample Fall Harvest from Ginger’s Revenge in Asheville, North Carolina; Daftoberfest from Daft Cow Brewery in Alachua, Florida; Clash Of The Pumpkin from Glasstown Brewing Company in Millville, New Jersey; and A Pumpkin In Sheep's Clothing (2023) from Toll Road Brewing Company in Ocoee, Florida. Listen to Alanis Morissette’s...

Barry and Abigail are joined by special guests “Uncle” Steve Moore and Jamie Queli, founder and CEO of Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to discuss Steve’s can design work for the brewery. We also sample The Cops Finally Busted Madame Marie , The Shucker , and Wednesday Is From Westfield . Follow Steve on Instagram , or check out his blog , for more of his work! Follo...

Barry and Abigail discuss Astoria by Marianas Trench and sample Vernal Equinox , Rose City Sour , and Sang Rosé from Cascade Brewing in Beaverton, Oregon. If you are interested in some of the backstories behind these songs, we recommend you read through the Genius entries for this album! Josh Ramsay , the lead vocalist and songwriter of Marianas Trench, co-wrote and produced Call Me Maybe by Carly...

Barry and Abigail discuss Screemers and sample Dead Guy Pilsner , Dead Guy Ale , Dead Guy Pale Ale , and Dead Guy IPA from Rogue Ales in Ashland, Oregon. The interstitial Bob and Ray sketches on this album come from Bob and Ray Throw a Stereo Spectacular , an album intended to show off the wonders of stereo recording. Watch these two examples of Bob and Ray’s comedy. The Jabberwock is a creature r...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Lory Willard discuss RKS by Rainbow Kitten Surprise and sample Lime Agave from Ginger’s Revenge in Asheville, North Carolina; Cheerwine Ale from NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte, North Carolina; Blue Ridge Haze from Boojum Brewing Co. in Waynesville, North Carolina; and Dreamhuntress from Burial Beer Co. in Asheville, North Carolina. Shout out to the staff at Tob...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Todd Sider (Abigail’s uncle and Barry’s brother-in-law) discuss Todd’s Jukebox submission, Thriller by Michael Jackson , and sample LingLing Lager , Lil Slice of Hefen , Buxom Blonde Ale , Queen Sour , and Sitting In Limbo from lot 9 brewing co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Many thanks to Walter Trifari, brewmaster at lot 9 brewing co., for sitting down with us to...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Jack Cornell discuss the newest single from Terry Anderson & The Olympic Ass-Kickin Team (or the O.A.K. Team), Chainsaw Repair Shop. We also sample Oktoberfest from 3 Sons Brewing Co. in Dania Beach, Florida, and Buzzfest from Infinite Ale Works in Ocala, Florida. A detailed history of Jack’s musical projects and collaborators is available in our episode Bonus...

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Dave Zalatoris of the Beer in Front podcast discuss Smithereens 11 by The Smithereens and sample several Chicagoland beers of Dave’s choosing! We both taste WayBird Hazy IPA from Half Acre Beer Company and Arcade-Hero from Revolution Brewing Company . Abigail also tastes Hala Kahiki from Lake Effect Brewing Company and Barry tastes Vanilla Deth from Revolution Bre...

Barry and Abigail discuss Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (Music from the Original Motion Picture) by Bryan Adams and Hans Zimmer and sample Green Zebra Watermelon, Green Zebra Peach, Green Zebra Pineapple, and Green Zebra Mango from Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Barry revealed that the first song in the end credits of a film is eligible for an Oscar nomination. The David Byrne...

Barry and Abigail discuss Four by Blues Traveler and pour our own flights at Hopportunities in Delray Beach, Florida. We sample Butter Beer from Spanish Marie Brewery in Miami, Florida; Lumen from Grimm Artisan Ales in Brooklyn, New York; Tripping Through Maine (2022) from Barreled Souls Brewing in Saco, Maine (in collaboration with Tripping Animals Brewing Company in Doral, Florida); and Amorphia...