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Beers with Nigel
by Fredcasts
Host Nigel Woodberry has made himself into a local ambassador for Kansas City area brewers, pubs and bars. He wants to talk about beer annnnnnd some other things. For conversation, he bribed his friend and co-host with a promise of beer to come aboard and help him delve into cultural discussions of beer and beyond.
Episodes
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Act 138: Cheers to Nigel and the big move
After six years and nearly 140 episodes, Nigel's final in-studio recording is here. He's off to New Orleans, but the show goes on — and Beers with Nigel will evolve right along with it. Nick and Nigel toast to the ride, reflect on why most of podcasts fail in the first three episodes, and look...
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Act 137: Inside the 1894 saloon that built its own brewery
Nigel and Nick roll into a bar built by Schlitz in 1894, still pouring beer in downtown Excelsior Springs. Brewer Keith Hudson and Main Street director Lindsay pull up a chair to talk homebrew clubs, Missouri's oddly generous liquor laws, and how craft beer turned a sketchy downtown bar into a...
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Ep. 136: Homebrewers' beef: two Lee's Summit teams settle the score
Two rival Lee's Summit homebrew teams walk into a studio for the first-ever "homebrewers' beef" episode. Flip the Record and Witness Brewworks join Nick and Nigel to talk origin stories, a blockbuster brewer trade, and Oktoberfest bragging rights. Crack a beer, this one's a long one.
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Act 135: Twenty breweries come together to honor a Lee's Summit legend
Mac Lamken co-founded Diametric Brewing and built something bigger than a taproom — he built a community. On Episode 135, recorded live at Diametric in Lee's Summit, Blake McCarter and Courtney and Dave Lamken join Nigel and Nick to preview "Worth the Climb," a 20-brewery collaborative lager…
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Act 134: Welcome to the ghetto burbs & the home of Street Katz Brewing and a pack of trash pandas
Nick and Nigel take the show on the road to the "ghetto burbs" for Episode 134, recording live at the home of Dan and Ashley Maloney — the couple behind Street Katz Brewing. The still was running when they arrived. It was still running when they left. Dan's beer journey started with hot…
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Act 133: Retired at 55, moved home, opened a brewery & made a gold medal IPA he swore he'd never make
Steve Holle spent decades in real estate investment before walking away at 55, moving back to his Kansas City hometown and opening KC Bier Co. — one of the region's most distinctive breweries. Now 12 years in, Steve sits down with Nigel and Nick to talk about the brewery's German roots, the...
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Act 132: How a Bartender Accidentally Resurrected Kansas City's Lost Whiskey Dynasty
Nigel and Nick head to J. Rieger & Co. in Kansas City's east bottoms to sit down with co-founder Ryan Maybee for one of the most remarkable in Kansas City history. Ryan traces how he stumbled onto the forgotten legacy of Jacob Rieger, a 19th-century immigrant who built the largest mail-order...
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Beer Karma #5: Spruce Tips & Figs | Transparent Brewing's Evolution with Nolan Brown & Chris Ham
It's the 5th annual Beer Karma release at Transparent Brewing! Nigel and Nick celebrate this year's experimental stout featuring spruce tips and figs (yeah, we went there) while catching up on a year of massive changes at one of Kansas City's best breweries. Brewery owner Nolan Brown joins to...
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Act 130: 'Day Bracey is my war name'
Day Bracey returns to Beers with Nigel to discuss his international adventures, from representing Black-owned breweries in Barcelona to expanding Barrel and Flow to New Orleans in 2026. Day shares stories from Spain, reveals this year's festival innovations including the debut "Barrel and Float"...
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Act 129: Cheers to Craft: Raise a glass to Ales West and the bougiest brewery & wine bar in all of Platte City
In this episode of Beers with Nigel, hosts Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker clink their glasses to the scene in Platte City and Barley & Vine brewery and wine store. Recording from the Barley and Vine taproom, they dive into the expansion of the Ales West beer festival and have a hoppy chat with...
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Act 128: Brew-tiful Beginnings & Hoppy Adventures at Lotawana Brewing!
Pour yourself a cold one and join Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker for Episode 128 of Beers with Nigel! This time, they’re lakeside at Lotawana Brewing, diving headfirst into tales of brewing mishaps, mystery beers, spontaneous bull rides, and the eternal debate: is it burping with flair or just a...
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Act 127: He's got the meats — Chef Taylor goes from food prepping to food trucks
What happens when you combine a couple of foolish beer nerds and a food wizard? Gold, Jerry... wait, that's not our show. What happens is anentertaining conversation with Chef Taylor Jones about his journey from food prepping for his kids to the successful business that is Burn Theory Fire…
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From VHS to IPA: Beer Karma, Mystery Packs & a Neil Diamond Tribute
From slinging VHS tapes to pouring pints, John Couture has been on a wild ride through the world of craft beer! This episode, John — co-founder of the beloved and gone, but not forgotten, Beer Station — joins Nigel and Nick to talk about his latest venture, Local Liquid KC, an online marketplace...
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Act 125: Celina Tio says, 'Boom MFers'
She is, as we say, a force of nature. Celina Tio has long been a presence in Kansas City's restaurant and bar scene as a critically acclaimed and award-winning chef, restaurateur, bar owner and distiller. Act 125 was all over the place as Nigel and Nick had fun trying to keep up with this big...
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Act124: Beer Karma, Beerducation & who’s your daddy?
Beer Karma is back! Nigel and Nick are celebrating their fourth annual Beer Karma collab with Transparent Brewing with a live episode inside the taproom on the eve of Thanksgiving. Transparent owner Nolan Brown and his Cellartween Conor Payne join the show to talk about this year’s brew and...
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Act 123: Ballerinas, hunters, brewers, bad bets... & jazz cooking?
If we've learned anything in 123 episodes it's that the beer community includes people of all backgrounds and all talents. This week, Daelyn Schellhaas joins the show. How did she get into the beer game? Well, first she was a professional ballerina for 20 years, then she was a chef and…
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Act 122: Rabbits are cool
Welcome to Kansas, where the jokes are as fresh as an Iowegian's corn! Speaking of corn, did you know about "corn sweat"? It's a real thing! When corn opens up at the husk, it creates extra humidity, leading to a unique weather phenomenon. Or, it's just one of those things where you need to check...
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Act 121: Brews, Banter, Big Dreams & those darned Wyomigans
In this episode of the Beers with Nigel podcast, hosts Nigel Woodbury and Nick Parker welcome special guest Billy Conway from Squints Apparel. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about the show's rules. They reminisce about past collaborations and the impact of COVID on…
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Act 120: The KC Krewe done took over PGH
If you listen for more than a few minutes, you know the Barrel and Flow Festival is pretty much an annual pilgrimage for hosts Nigel and Nick. But this year, the dynamic duo of drinking wanted to upsize the KC representation at the best damn beer festival in America. Eight friends of the show...
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Act 119: We're here for the beer — and the pinball and the mango and...
The Beers with Nigel podcast is an official beer collaborator at this year’s Barrel & Flow Fest. Of course Nigel & Nick are always extra, so why not go do the collab in person. Once the brew day at Helicon Brewing was done (we brewed a tropical stout) we sat down with head brewer Sean & owner...
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Act 118: Road trippin' before Barrel & Flow
Nigel & Nick hit the road hard as in all the way to Pittsburgh, PA. Before the big brew collab day at Helicon Brewing the boys stopped by Trace Brewing. Aadam & Katie were great hosts as we talked the origins & mission of Trace, the Pittsburgh beer scene & of course Barrel & Flow/
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Act 117: Just nucleatin' & chasin' the perfect pour
There's a lot of sensory engagement when drinking a beer. It all matters — the look, the aromas, the flavors, the mouth feel — all of it. But every now and then it's also a feeling, a memory and sense of nostalgia to a treasured time and relationship. For Dan Paustian, the memory is equally...
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Act 116: Shots, Beers & Bears — Ohhhhh, my!
Beer selections, Pride month & shots of Rumple Minze? Aaron Vigliaturo said he was nervous about coming on the show with Nigel and Nick. We have no idea why. And you'd never know it — dude came in hot ready to drink, burp, take another drink and share his stories of opening a bar with his mother…
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Act 115: T-shirts, tuxedos and cocktails — Oh, my!
Summer is here, folks. Do you have your vacation tuxedo purchased yet? If not, our guest has you covered. Meet, Lyndsey Fliehs, Nigel's new neighbor and all-around purveyor of party attire and general awesomeness. Lyndsey is the owner of Team Cocktail, a drinking company with a clothing problem....
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Act 114: C'mon, let's post a selfie!
Listen, don't sit there act like you're above taking a selfie with your friend or SO while grabbing some tasty craft beers. There's no selfie-shame in this game. Keith Adams, from @beerselfie on Instagram and beerselfie.com, joins Nigel and Nick from Chico, California to tell his brilliant idea…
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Act 113: Please welcome to Kansas City...
Holy beer and barbecue, Batman! Nigel and Nick are still a little shook up from the amazing week of beer, barbecue and beer family in Kansas City. Partnering with Annie and the gang at Vine Street Brewing, the show brought in the filmmakers and much of the cast from the One Pint at a Time...
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Act 112: Brewing beer and raising a glass for those who didn't make it home
Act 112 and Nigel and Nick are back on the road. This week the dynamic duo of beer head to North Kansas City and the spacious home of Callsign Brewing. Air Force veteran Steve Sirois shares the touching origin story of his brewery and how each beer honors service members who made the ultimate...
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Act 111: He's a rapper doing Prague Rock and beer?
Kemet Coleman's passion is music. First, and always, he says he's a rapper and a musician. But on this episode of the podcast we learn the long-time Kansas City entertainer is so much more than that. Kemet joins Nigel and Nick (and Katie, too!) in The Vault for a conversation about his role as...
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Act 110: Gettin' bougie by that Platte City water tower
Barley and Vine isn't really right there by that Platte City water tower. But the self-proclaimed bougie brewery and wine store is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Platte City and neither beers nor the conversation disappointed in this early-March road trip. Head brewer Billy Campbell...
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Act 109: Aaaaarg, there be pirates in that water!
Typically, Nigel shows up to the show prepared with a nice drinker and the all-important bag of Mystery Beers. This night, was not your typical night. Since Nigel forgot the drinker, Nick stepped with a can of good old fashioned Beer Karma — in the form of Pirate Water (thanks, Forest!). This…
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Act 108: Some Nigel on Nigel love
Look away kids. When two Nigels get together, it get's a little bit awkward. Really, we're not sure why co-host Nigel Woodberry got so excited when he told Nick Parker they were interviewing Canadian River Brewing's Nigel Dunham — we've had multiple episodes with two Nicks! OK, maybe it is kinda...
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Act 107: Ale Sharpton and the importance of bringing a tulip glass
We're digging deep this episode for the real story behind beer writer and social media influencer, Ale Sharpton. In addition to the story behind his pen name and his passion for the beer industry and promoting black brewers, host Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker press with some hard-hitting...
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On embracing the full tapestry of beer and brewing with Khonso Brewing’s William Teasley
Welcome to the show, William Teasley, co-owner of Khonso Brewing. Teasley uses his background in education to champion discussions centered on African and African-American contributions to brewing, aiming to highlight their significant historical impact on the industry. With a comprehensive...
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Act 105: From Pittsburgh beer roots to corporate globetrotting and back again
Mike Sukitch, owner of Pittsburgh's renowned spot, Mike's Beer Bar, join Nigel and Nick on this episode of the Beers With Nigel podcast. They delve into Mike's background, tracing his family's legacy in the beer industry and his transition from globe trotting corporate life to beer bar...
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Act 104: From hop farming to brewing and beyond
Hosts Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker take you on a whirlwind journey through Tall Trellis Brewing's growth during the latest Beers with Nigel episode. From its origins in hop farming to evolving into a local brewing sensation, this episode uncovers the brewery's evolution. Delving into their...
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Act 103: Live from Transparent Brewing, it’s the Beer Karma 3.0 release
For the third consecutive year, Nigel and Nick teamed up with Transparent Brewing's Nolan Brown for their holiday Beer Karma collab brew. Recorded live in the Transparent taproom, this episode served as the official release of the 2023 beer, a chance to wish Nolan a happy birthday and let some of...
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Act102: A fire pit, some good friends & beer
He was an early guest on the show and wanted a chance to return and help the boys celebrate being named Best Local Podcast in Kansas City. John Beaudoin returns to the show, hosting Nigel and Nick around his fire pit with some his favorite beers and conversations none of us saw coming, because...
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Act 101: Rockin’ some KC wins with McBeth & the (Cellar)tween
We ain't stopping at 100! The Pitch KC just announced their annual Best of KC fan voting awards so we decided to mix a little celebration in with the chance to introduce two of Nigel's co-workers McBeth and the Cellartween. Bryan and Conor (yeah, he spells it weird) join the show to tell their…
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Act 100: She let us have cake!
In no way, shape or form did Nigel and Nick think their little show about beer and other stuff would last this long. But here we are. Three years and 100 episodes later, the guys are still going strong spreading the word about Kansas City's beer scene and collecting engaging stories from…
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Act 99: She’s Jenny from the Grains!
Don't be fooled by the beers that she got She's still, she's still Jenny from the Grains That's right, folks. Finally. 99 episodes into this crazy podcast life, Nigel and Nick finally got Jenny Painter, aka Jenny from the Grains, to join them in the vault. She's a photographer, and a long-time...
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Act 98: The lost lobby interviews
Nigel and Nick had to dig deep to find these long lost recorded interviews with the voices behind Cajun Fire Brewing, Instagram's Daddy Porter, Mack Brewing Co., Vine Street Brewing, Community Brewing, Crafted Culture Brewing and more. Were they really, lost episodes? No, not at all. The guys are...
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Act 97: We came, we saw, we barreled and flowed
The boys look forward to their annual trip to Pittsburgh and the Barrel & Flow Fest every single year. And this year's pilgrimage did not disappoint. In fact, the revelry and merriment hit new heights as Nigel and Nick explora(ed) Dayton's DORA district, set up their own "media row" event at the...
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Act 96: From school friends to business partners, Funkytown Brewing is forging a new path
Two of them met in grade school, the third came on in junior high. Today, they're business partners building up one of the hottest craft beer brands in Chicago — and the country! Hosts Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker caught up with the gang from Funkytown Brewing just a week before they all...
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Act 95: The best damn beer festival in America
It's Barrel & Flow week and you know what that means. That's right, our podcast daddies, Ed Bailey & Day Bracey join the show to catch up this weekend's Barrel & Flow Fest, the Drinking Partners podcast and their recently-completed second season of Ed & Day in the 'Burgh on Very Local Pittsburgh....
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Act 94: Two dudes drinkin’ with two blondes — Cacao!
In a sequel to one of their most favorite episodes, Nigel and Nick headed to KC's Southland for another crossover episode with YouTube sensations, Two Blondes Drink Beer. As always, Cara and Candi are hilarious and shy away from no topics while also tasting and critiquing every beer they can get...
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Act 93: A bucket of mystery beers
If you're a regular listener of the show, you know of the magical Mystery Beer bag. In this episode, the fine lads at City Barrel Brewing + Kitchen decided to take things up a notch by having a bucket of their own mystery beers iced and ready. Listen in as two of the owners, Grant Warner and Joe...
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Act 92: Reviving a historic space and vibe
Nigel and Nick are back on the road, finally hitting Stockyards Brewing located in Kansas City's historic West Bottoms. Greg, Micah and Mikey join the show to talk about their entry into the industry, their role in a neighborhood revival and what drives them to find even more success. And for...
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Act 91:Celebrating Pride Month with Morah Reign
We learn about Morah’s beer journey & how she learned that she can chug beer. We also delve into the beginnings of her Drag Queen life, her early bad outfits, the effort just to get ready for a show & how humor has helped in her journey. We also talk about the KC Drag community & how like-minded...
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Act 90: Show me the beer!
Hey, folks, June is Show-Me Craft Beer Month in the (not-so) dynamic duo's home state, so Nigel and Nick thought it was a good time to catch up with Sherry Wohlgemuth, executive director at the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild. In addition to catching us up on all of the exciting beer happenings...
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Act 89: He’s a brewer and she’s kind of a manager
Nigel and Nick take a little trip down to Kansas City's Crossroad's District and Brewers Alley to spend some time at Red Sash Brewing (and later cross the alley for a few drinks at Double Shift Brewing) with head brewer Mark and "Kind of a Manager" Rae. Mark and Rae share their journey's into the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Host Nigel Woodberry has made himself into a local ambassador for Kansas City area brewers, pubs and bars. He wants to talk about beer annnnnnd some other things. For conversation, he bribed his friend and co-host with a promise of beer to come aboard and help him delve into cultural discussions of beer and beyond.
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Host Nigel Woodberry has made himself into a local ambassador for Kansas City area brewers, pubs and bars. He wants to talk about beer annnnnnd some other things. For conversation, he bribed his friend and co-host with a promise of beer to come aboard and help him delve into cultural discussions of...
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