Heavy Hops Ep. 093: As The Writing Process Unfolds (Will & Sam Skarstad/Yellow Eyes, Ustalost)
One of my favorite parts about talking to musicians is getting to the heart of why they make the creative and musical decisions that are then committed to tape or
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 092: Human-Size Stories (Michael Kiser/Good Beer Hunting)
Good Beer Hunting has changed how beer is covered and viewed. Over the past decade, founder Michael Kiser and his team have used photography, long form journalism, podcasting, humor and
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 091: Historiographies (Tara Nurin/A Woman’s Place Is In The Brewhouse)
Tara Nurin is a veteran freelance writer, consultant, lecturer and educator who focuses on the culture, history and business of beer. Her most recent book A Woman’s Place Is In
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 090: Back On The Road (Kirill Orlov & Marc Najjar/Huntsmen)
Joining us this week are Kirill Orlov and Marc Najjar guitarist and bassist/vocalist respectively of Huntsmen. The bands unique combination of folk Americana with doom-inspired heavy sections and harmonized vocals
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 089: Context Is Crucial (Martin Atkins/Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music)
Martin Atkins’ experience as a musician and entrepreneur spans genres, borders and industries. He was a member of Public Image Limited with Johnny Rotten, Ministry, Killing Joke, and Pigface in
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 088: Hybrid Strains (Lance Shaner/Omega Yeast Lab)
Joining me this week is Lance Shaner, founder of Omega Yeast Lab in Chicago. A microbiologist by training and former patent attorney, Lance’s analytical approach to creating hybrid yeast strains
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 087: The Taste of a Tastemaker (Jerald O’Kennard/Beverage Testing Institute)
Joining me this week is Jerald O’Kennard, Director of the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago. BTI’s independent reviews of beer, wine and spirits are highly influential internally within the bev-alc
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 086: Thermal Runaway (Katie Davies/Pupil Slicer)
Joining me today is Katie Davies, guitarist and vocalist for the British grindcore band Pupil Slicer. The band’s debut Mirrors was released in March 2021 and it captured my interest,
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 085: Critique Is An Act of Storytelling (JJ Koczan/The Obelisk)
Joining me this week is JJ Koczan, founder of The Obelisk, an online publication focusing on desert rock, stoner and doom metal. JJ and I both found our way into
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 084: Make Them Bleed From The Eyes (Ammo)
Joining us week is Amaury “Ammo” Dastarac, a freelance illustrator based in Brussels. You’ve likely seen Ammo’s work; he’s created concert and festival posters for Neurosis, Converge, The Melvins, Chelsea
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