Wannabe Walk-Ons - A Nebraska Football Fan Podcast

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew say ‘good-bye’ with the final episode of Wannabe Walk-Ons. Join us for an introspective look on their journey as they look back on the podcast, the2023 football season, and the Iowa game. What We Drank: 2 oz Three Chord Rimington Trophy Blend Whiskey, 1/2oz Simple Syrup, 4dashes Ango Bitters, Orange Peel Expression, and a CherryFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Face...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew record remotely and BYOB as Ben deals with a house full of COVID. The guys react to Wisconsin then preview Nebraska’s Season Finale against Iowa. What Drew Drank: Glass Arrows New England/Hazy IPA & Ossuary Czech Dark Lager fromJukes Ale Works in Elkhorn, NebraskaWhat Ben Drank: Whiskey Old Fashioned with Wahoo Whiskey from Wahoo, Nebraska & aWhiskey...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew profile Corn Coast Brewing Co., react to the Maryland loss, and preview Nebraska’s game against Wisconsin. What We Drank: 2023 Silver Award Winner at GABF Modern Melody Hazy Pale Ale from Corn Coast Brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska & Honees Honees Peanut Butter Honeywheat Ale from Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin. Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, I...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew profile Lumen Beer Co., look back on the Michigan Stategame, and preview Nebraska’s matchup against Maryland. What We Drank: Cloak & Dagger Imperial Stout and The Void Black IPA from Lumen Beer Co.in Omaha, Nebraska. Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send usyour beer recommendations by visiting WannabeWalkOns.com...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew say goo-bye to post-season baseball talk, recap thePurdue win, sample another knock-out cider from Glacial Till, and preview Nebraska’s matchup against Michigan State. What We Drank: Cross-Eyed Bourbon-Barrel Aged Cider from Glacial Till & American Stout from Zeeland Brewing Company in Holland, MichiganFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and T...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew are still talking about the Phillies, react to theNorthwestern Win, Preview Purdue and sample beer from Hastings, Nebraska’s First StreetBrewing Company. What We Drank: South Street Session Brut & Popular Blonde from First Street BrewingCompany in Hastings, Nebraska. Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send usyour...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew continue their playoff baseball conversation, review anOktoberfest offering from Jukes Ale Works, and preview Nebraska’s October 21st game against the Northwestern Wildcats. What We Drank: Kammer Kolsch from Jukes Ale WorksFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting WannabeWalkOns....

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew talk... playoff baseball (much to Drew’s excitement andBen’s indifference), Five-0-Five’s Oktoberfest, and Nebraska’s 20-7 WIN over Illinois. What We Drank: Auckland Oktoberfest Feist Bier from Fremont, Nebraska’s Five-0-FiveBrewingFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting Wannabe...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew profile Glacial Till Vineyard and sample their Grapefruit Cider, react to the Michigan game, and preview Illinois. What We Drank: Grapefruit Cider from Glacial Till Vineyards & IPA from Goose Island Brewing Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting WannabeWalkOns.com. You can...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew profile Kros Strain Brewing with a sampling of the 1890Initiative’s Cornhead Lager, react to Nebraska’s win over Louisiana Tech, and preview theMichigan game. What We Drank: Cornhead Lager & Cabana Crusher Orange Wheat Ale from Kros StrainBrewing. Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send usyour beer recommendations...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew knock-back a few from Big Hair Brewhaus in Hartington,Nebraska, react to the Northern Illinois game, and preview Louisiana Tech. What We Drank: Rays of Gold Cream Ale & Raspberry Beret Porter from Big Hair Brewhaus inHartington, NebraskaFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send usyour beer recommendations by visiting...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew profile James Arthur Vineyard’s Curveball Cider, React to the Colorado Loss, and preview Nebraska’s upcoming matchup against the Northern Illinois Huskies. What We Drank: Grand Slam Hard Cider & Double Play Rosé Hard Cider from James Arthur Vineyard’s Curveball Ciders in Raymond, Nebraska.  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew profile Infusion Brewing Company in Omaha, Nebraska, React to Nebraska’s loss to Minnesota, Preview Nebraska’s matchup against Colorado, and raise a glass to those Buffaloes with the Sportsman-Sip What We Drank: Vanilla Bean Blonde from Infusion Brewing Co. & Dunkel from Prost Brewing  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Wanna...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew preview Nebraska’s Season Opener against Minnesota while sampling a beer from Omaha’s Monolithic Brewing Company - plus the guy’s raise a glass in honor of Minnesota with a Sportsman-Sip from Fair State Brewing Co-Op. What We Drank: Race Day IPA from Monolithic Brewing Company and Pilsner from Fair State Brewing Co-Op.  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew preview the back half of Nebraska’s Big Ten West opponents while drinking craft beverages inspired by beer from McCook, Nebraska’s Loop Brewing Company What We Drank: Gin Cocktail & Whiskey Cocktail inspired by beers from Loop Brewing Company  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendatio...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew preview the first half of Nebraska’s Big Ten West opponents while drinking craft beverages from Kearney, Nebraska’s Thunderhead Brewing Co. What We Drank: Thunder Punch Grape Hard Soda & Cornstalker Dark Wheat  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting  WannabeWalkO...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew preview Nebraska’s Big Ten East Crossover opponents while drinking cider from Scottsbluff, Nebraska’s Papa Moon Vineyards What We Drank: Hopped Hard Cider & Peach and Spruce Tip Hard Cider from Papa Moon Vineyards in Scottsbluff, Nebraska  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations b...

On this week’s episode Ben & Drew record LIVE at LaVista, Nebraska’s Hail Varsity Club as they cover Nebraska’s Non-Conference opponents for the 2023 football season while sipping on beer from Broken Bow’s Kinkaider Brewing Company. Also in this episode, a trio of root beer reviews from Drew’s son, Ezra! What We Drank: Hail Ale Cream Ale & Dragon Juice IPA from Kinkaider Brewing Company in...

On this week’s episode, Ben & Drew welcome Reed Trehaile, head brewer at Big Hair Brewhaus in Hartington, Nebraska as they draft their perfect line-up of Nebraska Beers to stock their fridges for the 2023 college football season! Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting  WannabeWalkOns.com . Call the 'Wannab...

On this episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew wrap up their mini-series of interviews with local Nebraska Breweries with an in-depth conversation on the art & science of brewing with Shane Costello, Head Brewer/Brewmaster of Monolithic Brewing in Omaha, Nebraska. What We Drank: Feisty Walrus English Style Brown Ale, Beverly Hills Hop West Coast IPA, Pretty in Pink Shandy - All from Mono...

On this episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew continue their mini-series of interviews with local Nebraska Breweries. The guys sit down with Owner Marty and Brewer Tom of David City’s Salt Mine City Brewing Co. for an in-depth conversation on what it takes to run a bar & grill while stocking the taps with local craft beer! What we drank: Single Axel American Lager, 3 Mile Corner Vienna...

On this episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew sit down with Shawn Morrow, Owner & Brewmaster behind Fremont, Nebraska’s 505 Brewing Company to uncover what makes Fremont the perfect place to own & operate a brewery! What we drank: Flat Water IPA & Lecker Kolsch from 505 Brewing Company in Fremont, Nebraska  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Wannab...

On this episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew kick off a mini-series of Nebraska Brewery Interviews with Dan & Will from Corn Coast Brewing Company in Lincoln, Nebraska. The guys talk all things brewing then turn their attention to Nebraska football and beyond! What we drank: Modern Melody Pale Ale - New England Hazy & Beach’n Time Cream Ale  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook...

On this bonus episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew react to Head Coach Matt Rhule’s first spring game while sipping on cocktails made from local whisky from Omaha, Nebraska’s very own Brickway Brewery & Distillery! What we drank: Brickway Brewery & Distillery’s Double Barrel Bourbon Whisky & Rye American Whisky  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @...

On this bonus episode of ‘Wannabe Walk-Ons’ Ben & Drew openly discuss their thoughts on Matt Rhule’s first spring camp at Nebraska then turn their attention to the spring! What we drank: Barn Burn Amber Ale from Prairie Pride Brewing Co. in Grand Island, Nebraska & Golden Sheaf Old Fashioned from Golden Sheaf in Omaha, Nebraska.  Follow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twi...