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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We are back after a short hiatus with our long-awaited Virtual Jukebox episode submitted by Dr. Alinor Mezinord. We have a great discussion about "2014 Forest Hills Drive" by J. Cole, and try a couple of beers from Magic 13 Brewing in Miami. popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/episode-11...

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Episode 114: 114 Lucky Doctor Way

J. Cole and Magic 13 Brewing Co.

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This week we are resharing one of our most popular episodes, featuring the music of Pink Floyd a selection of beers from brewLab in Carpenteria, CA, and the musings of Jeff "Jafo: Shettler. You might need more than one happy hour for this one! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Episode 32: Wish There Were Beer

Pink Floyd and brewLAB / Released May 27, 2022

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We recently had the chance to see a fabulous show in Pompano Beach, Florida featuring @menatworkband.com, @toadthewetsprocket.bsky.social, and Shonen Knife. You can check out our recap here: open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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The Tourax presents: Men at Work

July 16, 2026 / Pompano Beach Amphitheater / Pompano Beach, Florida

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Surprise! We have a new episode during our scattered approach to Season 6! Today @jcorpilate.bsky.social joins us to explore Ron Wood's debut solo album and sample beer from Wye Hill Brewing in Raleigh, NC! Give it a spin! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Episode 113: We've Got Our Own Podcast To Do

Ron Wood and Wye Hill Brewing

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Happy Friday! We are popping into your feed to share our delightful conversation with now-five-timer @jcorpilate.bsky.social about his choice of album by Ron Wood and beer from Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today, we revisit our very first Virtual Jukebox episode from Season 2, featuring the music of @thepretenders.com, beer from Chapman's Brewing, and special guest Todd Sider.

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Episode 26: Hoptenders

The Pretenders & Chapman's Brewing Company, released March 4, 2022

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We are back with a new episode! @nickmartino.bsky.social recommended the band (Ozomatli) and the beer (Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting)! Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Episode 112: Onomartino

Ozomatli & Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our season continues with now-four-timer Nick Martino sharing Ozomatli and Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company with us! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We are delighted to kick off the "Oops! All Guests" portion of season 6 with friend of the pod @kvonyborg.bsky.social, Jimmy Buffett, and Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods! And see how many PoH parody covers you can spot in these fruitsours!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

@blhummel.bsky.social paid a visit to Bluegrass Brewing in Louisville, KY, during a recent race weekend. Read about his visit here: open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Hummel Has Some Hops: Bluegrass Brewing Company

Louisville, Kentucky / April 24, 2026

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Enjoy a little off-season throwback to our very first Christmas episode, featuring the Christmas music of The Fab Four and a selection of beers from Lincoln's Beard Brewing in Miami, Florida! popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/episode-21...

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Episode 21: Santa's Beard

The Fab Four and Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co., released December 24, 2021

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Another flight, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Check out my essay on my recent visit to @goodcausebrewing.bsky.social! popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/hummel-has... tood-cause-brewing

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Hummel Has Some Hops: Good Cause Brewing

Tulsa, Oklahoma / March 12, 2026

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Hey @petecoevo.bsky.social! There is plenty of your work in this episode too! It is basically a Stand Up with @petedominick.bsky.social reunion show!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The legend herself, @kvonyborg.bsky.social, joins us to discuss the first album by Jimmy Buffett that she bought with her own cash! Also, @iamcarlo.bsky.social finally takes over "Carlo's Corner." If you know, you know. If you don't, give us a listen! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Episode 111: Fruitsours

Jimmy Buffett and Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

This Friday is brought to you by the letter E and the season 6! Join us today as we kick off season 6 with a discussion of Eurythmics and a sampling of beers from Two Tides Brewing Co. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Hummel Has Some Hops at Fairhope Brewing Company! Check out some notes from our recent visit here: open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Hummel Has Some Hops: Fairhope Brewing Co.

Mobile, Alabama / January 27, 2026

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Episode 15: Consumers of the Barley This week, we dust off an old episode from Season 1 featuring the music of The Raconteurs and a selection of beers from @burialbeer.bsky.social in Asheville, NC. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Episode 15: Consumers of the Barley

The Raconteurs and Burial Beer Company, released October 1, 2021

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We are delighted to continue our annual traditional of sharing some of our extracurricular recordings on our main feed! Join us today for Abigail's appearance on 6 Questions with Matty C, part of the @whatamimaking.bsky.social multimedia empire. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We are delighted to continue our annual traditional of sharing some of our extracurricular recordings on our main feed! Join us today for Barry's appearance on 6 Questions with Matty C, part of the @whatamimaking.bsky.social multimedia empire! open.spotify.com/episode/5NiH...

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Bonus: Barry Answers Six Questions with Matty C

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Hi friends! We have dropped a very brief update to share our plans for Season 6. Please take a listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you listen!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Pops on Hops is winding down another fantastic year! We wish all of you a peaceful 2026, and we hope to be part of your soundtrack in the new year!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all those who are celebrating today! If you are so inclined, join us for our annual Christmas episode - and season 5 finale - where we discuss Brushfire Records and sample beers from Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We are delighted to bring you a special Phone-a-Friend episode, featuring 3 porters & a guest all from Canada! @iamcarlo.bsky.social joins us to chat about @garbage.com and sample porters from Collective Arts, Clifford, and Side Launch. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Friend of the podcast @iamcarlo.bsky.social gave us a book that we have been using as a regular feature of our podcast. This week, we welcome him to the show, where he hosted "Carlo's Corner" himself! Here is a sneak preview: youtu.be/SwuiOJo4dpc

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Carlo's Corner, Version 8.0

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Thanks to @petedominick.bsky.social for sharing a clip of our upcoming episode on his show today! We are always grateful for the support! open.spotify.com/episode/0V6r...

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Spotify – Web Player

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

@kvonyborg.bsky.social knows us well. We do, in fact, pine for old-fashioned koozies. Oh wait. I misread that...

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

We hope all who celebrated had a wonderful Thanksgiving! If you, like us, are still eating leftovers for every meal, join us for our annual leftovers episode, feat. a discussion of Dire Straits and gifted beers from @kvonyborg.bsky.social et al. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you listen!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

He's back! Join the latest member of our 3-Timers Club, Jeff "Jafo" Shettler, as he surprises the team at brewLab in Carpenteria, CA with a bottle of their first-ever barrel-aged beer! It was an experimental video interview full of surprises! Catch it here: popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/bonus-30-l...

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Bonus #30: Leftover Experiment

Jeff "Jafo" Shettler and brewLab Leftovers

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween to all of our ooky spooky listeners!!! Get your scary celebrations started with us as we review Rockin' From the Grave and sample seasonal beers from Penn Brewery, @urbanartifact.bsky.social, and Magnify Brewing Company. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you cast your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We don't do this too often, but I wanted to share a video clip from tomorrow's Halloween episode, in which we have a deep discussion of "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. If you like this, you'll like the podcast. youtu.be/_0YYJr7bZTw

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Pops on Hops discusses "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Some behind the scenes footage from our recording session for "Hoppin' from the Grave," dropping on Halloween! For an audio medium, we certainly do go all out...

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

It's almost spooky time! Join us this Friday for our annual Halloween episode where we discuss K-Tel Records "Rockin' From the Grave" and sample three pumpkin beers. And remember to dress appropriately!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We hope this episode will make quite an impression on your Friday! Join us as we review Sabrina Carpenter and sample beers from Xul Beer Company and Spanish Marie Brewery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever your find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Join us for a bit of a Grimm weekend as we review @tracychapmanonline.bsky.social's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!

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Grimm Chat, Man

Tracy Chapman and Grimm Artisan Ales

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Join us for a bit of a Grimm start to the weekend as we review Tracy Chapman's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisanal Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

One of our biggest fans continues her underground international marketing campaign! Now grab a beer @kvonyborg.bsky.social!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We are honored to be named the Silver Medal Winners in the category of Best Podcast Co-Hosts in this year's W3 Awards! If you don't know why, you should check us out!

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Winners Gallery - w3 Awards

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

You will want to stick around for this bonus episode, featuring Pops on Hops regular, @whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour! open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...

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Bonus Episode: Ways to Stick Around

The Stick Arounds and Hummel Hometown Beers

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Take your bathroom breaks now! You will need the extra bladder capacity for tomorrow's episode! Join us as we welcome @whatamimaking.bsky.social and Jeff Gower of The Stick Arounds to discuss their fabulous album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming acoustic tour this fall! youtu.be/E9hyb_sFMc8

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Ways to Stick Around a Bathroom Break!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We have decided to create a Substack post for each of our episodes from Seasons 1-4 to add them to our archives! In our pilot episode from 3/5/2021, we speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first twelve albums by @remhq.bsky.social. popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/collapse-i...

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Pilot Episode: Collapse Into the Catalog

R.E.M. & Odd Breed Wild Ales

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

One half of the Pops on Hops co-hosting team has answered "Six Questions with @whatamimaking.bsky.social," and the early reviews are glowing!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

This Friday is brought to you by the letter B(ee) as we listen to Edie Brickell & New Bohemians and sample (for the first time on the pod) meads from B. Nektar Meadery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

In case you missed it... WE PUBLISHED OUR 100TH EPISODE! To celebrate, we count down our top 5 albums from each other's submissions & sample beers from Swamp Head Brewery, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., & Invasive Species Brewing. As always, listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods.

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Our friend @petedominick.bsky.social had a fabulous discussion today on the loss of companion animals. I was inspired to share some old and new thoughts on the topic. If you have companion animals, I hope you will take the time to read it.

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In Memory of Caduceus (1989-2003)

Reflections on the loss of my first companion animal, by Barry "Pops" Hummel

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Join us today as we review another 2024 album by Billie Eilish and sample beers from Grand Scheme Brewing! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We are delighted to continue our guest-heavy season 5 with the legendary @petecoevo.bsky.social, the man behind all of our jingles! Today, we discuss Pete's choice of music and beer: Fugazi and Ghost Town Brewing. Listen and popsonhopspod.com or wherever fine podcasts can be found!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Today we are joined by now-three-timer "Uncle" Derek Hummel, Sr., to discuss his Jukebox selection by Breaking Benjamin and sample beers from Meyers Lighthouse Brewing Co. & Mini Golf! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join us tomorrow for a wide ranging conversation when we welcome back "Uncle" Derek Hummel to share a few beers from Myers Lighthouse Brewing while discussing the music of Breaking Benjamin.

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Szechuan Buds Outtake from Episode 97, "Apiophobia"

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Pops on Hops Podcast @popsonhopspod.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Nothing like a little bit of Lady Gaga to start your weekend! Join us as we review her debut album and sample beers from Prairie Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!

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