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Nebraska Beer:30

by Grady McGuire

Pull up a stool and drink in the conversation as craft beer enthusiast Grady McGuire puts interesting people front and center on Nebraska Beer:30. This half-hour podcast showcases entrepreneurs, innovators, movers, and shakers who are making their mark in Nebraska. A laid-back chat over great craft beer will give you a taste for who they are and what they do.

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Episodes

  1. #1 Will McGuire | Grady Thinks He's Funny

    **Average joke rating: 4.6** New podcast. Who dis? Grady hijacked the NE Beer:30 podcast feed to introduce a new venture - Grady Thinks He's Funny. Will Mcguire, Grady's brother, joins him to "test out the waters." Will and Grady pal around while Will rates a few jokes Grady has written. The two...

  2. #100 Vladimir Pinkett Smith Putin

    It's here. The moment the world has been waiting for. EPISODE #100 of Nebraska Beer:30! That's right! Your ol' pal Grady couldn't help himself. Grady dusted off the mic to talk Will Smith/Chris Rock, Jada Koren Pinkett Smith, Vladimir Putin, AND a possible new podcast endeavor maybe sorta kinda?...

  3. #99 Will McGuire Thinks Johnny Depp Floats

    Will NE Beer:30 live on? Either way - the podcast won't be on YouTube soon! Make sure to subscribe to NE Beer:30 on your favorite podcast app before it's too late! Grady's brother, Will McGuire, joins the pod to talk living in Kansas City vs living in Omaha, Will's show game, people who wear too...

  4. #98 Michael Jordan Never Played Basketball

    Is this the end of Nebraska Beer:30? We'll find out! In the meantime, listen to Grady ramble about getting his COVID vaccine, how some guy at Trader Joe's knows everything there is to know about mask mandates, Joe Cruz and the Garage Talk Podcast making fun of him, and how the podcast may be…

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  5. #97 Andres Gamboa | The Cost of Citizenship

    This might be the greatest discussion ever had on NE Beer30 (says Grady). Andres Gamboa and his family immigrated to the US from Colombia when he was only 7. Last year, Andres decided to put his family's story on paper and write "The Cost of Citizenship." His book, which is now available for...

  6. #96 Dan & Will | Corn Coast Brewing Co.

    Dan Walkemeyer and Will Walter have many embarrassing college stories about each other, but you'll have to visit their new brewery to hear those! Dan and Will are starting Corn Coast Brewing Co. on the south side of Lincoln, NE. They plan to focus on easy-drinking beer styles that wil make you…

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  7. #95 James Lindsey Misses Stand-Up Comedy (Kinda)

    James Lindsey loves a good joke - even if they're just for him sometimes. He is a Lincoln-based stand-up comedian who has been honing his craft for over eight years! James and Grady talk about how James hasn't done stand-up in over a year (and how he hopes it never comes back), jokes James has...

  8. #94 Piggle Piggle Piggle

    RIP Kenneth the ant. He was such an eager, jolly soul. You'll understand once you check out episode #94 of #NEBeer30! Grady sits down to talk about his baby girl (the wiggly piggly herself), an ant problem, how devastating two girls whispering can be, and how he's wanted to podcast since he was...

  9. #93 Vince & Charley | VinceDrums & LCTV

    NE Beer:30 LIVE!! Over this last weekend, Charley Morris, Vince Ruhl and Grady livestreamed the podcast for THOUSANDS of views. Ok... maybe just a couple hundred. Charley and Vince jammed live while Grady tried to figure out his microphone issues. Nonetheless - they had a ton of fun goofing…

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  10. #92 Melanie Phelan | Site-1 Brewing

    Melanie Phelan was probably party involved in the creation of Site-1 Brewing (you'll get it once you listen to the episode). Melanie and her crew at Site-1 Brewing have taken off as one of the newest breweries in Nebraska! Based out of Omaha, Site-1's unique business plan allows them to expand...

  11. #91 Mark Onwiler | Snickers & Doodles

    Zodiac signs are bull***t. Anyway, the always funny and famous Mark Onwiler stopped by #NEBeer30 to talk about his new venture "Snickers and Doodles!" Mark and his mother can't stop baking delicious treats, so they turned their love of CONVECTIONaries (get it?) into a business. Mark and Grady…

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  12. #90 Shaken Baby

    Support our sponsor, Steel Pig Forge. https://www.steelpigforge.com https://www.facebook.com/steelpigforge Grady is BACK from baby hiatus! In the 90th episode of #NEBeer30, Grady talks about bugging his wife with accents, how great his daughter is, how your grandparents were shaken babies, how…

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  13. #89 Charley Morris | dipshit.doodles

    Ask Charley Morris what he does and he'd say, "I'm Grady's cousin." He does so much more than that though! Charley is the artist behind dipshit.doodles - his Instagram account and brand. Dipshit Doodles is a playground full of Charley's wild, almost disturbing, hand-drawn sketches. When he's not...

  14. #88 Matt Misfeldt | Patriot Homebrew Supply

    If you want to learn more about beer, Matt Misfeldt is the guy to talk to. Matt and his wife Jennifer own Patriot Homebrew Supply in Elkhorn, NE. The two supply customers with everything they need to brew beer, wine, or cider and brew their own beer on-premise for consumption! On top of that…

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  15. #87 Mark Thompson | Craft Brand Manager

    Want MORE NE Beer:30? Support NE Beer:30 on Patreon! You can get 'Another Round' with each guest and help us keep the show going. https://www.patreon.com/nebeer30 If you say there's someone in the state of Nebraska who has more knowledge about the beer industry than Mark Thompson - you're lying…

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  16. #86 A Flamethrower Christmas

    Ho! Ho! Ho! This jolly solo-sode is packed with Christmas spirit! During the podcast Grady talks about loving Christmas, how we should cancel "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," why you should tell your kids that a flamethrowing drone is watching them, what's going to happen when his baby gets…

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  17. #85 Matt Meyers | The Happy Raven

    Matt Meyers knows how to run a craft beer bar. His spot, The Happy Raven, was voted 'Best Craft Beer Bar in Nebraska' by CraftBeer.com in 2016, '17, and '18! This Lincoln-based alehouse boasts 18 draft lines and a massive selection of bottled and canned beer. Matt and Grady talk about what makes...

  18. #84 Shane Costello | Monolithic Brewing Co.

    The newest brewery in Nebraska, Monolithic Brewing Co., is off to a great start in Omaha, NE! It's all thanks to head brewer, Shane Costello. After homebrewing for 9 years, Shane has taken his talents to the big "fermenter" (stage). Shane and Grady talk about starting Monolithic Brewing Co., if...

  19. #83 Nick Tarlowski | Give and Let Live Fundraiser

    Nick Tarlowski is the man behind the Give and Let Live Fundraiser. What started as a single open tab at 1867 Bar in Lincoln, NE has grown into a pay-it-forward movement that is helping small businesses across the city. Nick and Grady talk about Give and Let Live, the new COVID restrictions on…

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  20. #82 Alex Paine | WeldWerks Brewing Co.

    Fellow Nebraskan, Alex Paine, loves yogurt beer and "Hot Dog Day" (you'll find out). He is a Brewery Representative for one of the hottest breweries in the nation, WeldWerks Brewing Co. Alex and Grady talk about going to high school together in Lincoln, NE, how WeldWerks got its start, why the...

  21. #81 Nick Borer | The Question Master

    You may remember Nick Borer, the Question Master, from earlier episodes of #NEBeer30! He was the guy who sent in the most (and most entertaining) questions back when the Listener Questions episodes were a thing. Nick is a renaissance man. He's Grady's cousin, the Digital Marketing Manager for...

  22. #80 Paqui Chip Challenge w/ Myles & Mitch

    Episode #80 of #NEBeer30 is the hottest one yet! During this 40+ minute podcast, Mitch West (Perfect Pour Studios), Myles Andrews (Jake's Cigars & Spirits, Lincoln) and Grady take on the Paqui Chip Challenge - one of the hottest tortilla chips on earth! The three try not to cry, talk about which...

  23. #79 Halloween (No Doritos For Me)

    Do not give your money to homeless people (Grady will tell you why). This solo-sode is a firey one! After a long week, Grady sits down to discuss why you shouldn't give your money to homeless people (he will tell you why), how he's over Halloween for now, how people think he's older than he…

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  24. #78 My Wife & Our Vacaciones

    The Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline: 402 370-9900. Grady's wife, Taylor is a little crunchy (you'll find out what that means). The two recently road-tripped through Colorado to Moab, Utah during a week-long "vacaciones." Taylor and Grady talk road trip munchies, hiking in the mountains, how crunchy…

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  25. #77 Craig Beougher | All Knowing McGill

    Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline: 402 370-9900. Craig Beougher is a singer-songwriter and the face of the Lincoln-based Americana band, All Knowing McGill. Craig and Grady talk about raising kids, writing music, Craig's many guitars and songwriting process, Grady gets tips on raising a girl, which beers...

  26. #76 Vince Ruhl & Spencer Munson | Lincoln Calling 2020

    Leave a voicemail! Hotline: 402 370-9900 This podcast was recorded LIVE and broadcasted across multiple platforms. Spencer Munson is the man behind Lincoln Calling - a three-day music and art festival held every year in Lincoln, Nebraska. Vince Ruhl is the creator and operator of the Basement...

  27. #75 Will McGuire | Mom's Least Favorite

    Will is Grady's brother and their mother's least favorite child (tehe). The younger of the two, Will, is a talented musician, recruiter, and all-around swell guy. He dresses way better than Grady ever does! During this episode, Will and Grady call their mother to ask her which of them she likes...

  28. #74 JaSoN dErUlO (The Raunchy Episode)

    Marijuana, Sex, Masturbation, and Arby's. These raunchy topics and more are covered in episode #74 of #NEBeer30! Grady sits down in front of a new camera (shoutout to the Patrons at Patreon.com/nebeer30) to talk about Sam Elliott narrating the COVID documentary, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts'...

  29. #73 Mark Onwiler | SirYacht, Midges, Joba Chamberlain & Oktoberfests

    Can you still say the word, "midge?" Please don't cancel this podcast. Mark Onwiler (Three Beers Later Podcast) stopped by the six-story mansion to talk SirYacht (the mysterious twitter "reporter" claiming Big10 football will play this fall), medieval eyelash torture, how Grady emails Scott Frost...

  30. #72 Luke Hansen | CompanyCam

    Luke Hansen is the man behind one of the best mustaches you've ever seen and Nebraska's fastest-growing business, CompanyCam. With the creation of the CompanyCam app, Luke and his team have helped improve communication between contractors, their employees, and clients. Luke and Grady talk about...

  31. #71 Daine Patton - Kindergarten Cop

    "Boys have a penis, and girls have a vagina!" Yep. This isn't a Daine Patton quote - it's straight from Arnold Schwarzenegger's hit movie, "Kindergarten Cop." Which was banned from a film festival (you'll get the full story). The host of Fridge Guys Podcast and owner of Bats to Rats Wildlife...

  32. #70 ALIENS! | Brad Nordell & Sam Riggins

    The Quantum Dude, Bradley Nordell, and Cosmic Crusader, Sam Riggins, join Grady to talk ALIENS! In this episode, Brad gives us a lesson on the Drake Equation, Sam gives us his thoughts on galactic visitors, and Grady... drinks beer. Everyone enjoys some Cosmic Eye (Lincoln, NE) brews during the...

  33. #69 Having a Baby (The Seed of my Plants)

    Baby McGuire is on the way! Grady had to reschedule a couple guest for this week's episode, so you got stuck with a solo-sode for THE episode #69 (tehe). Grady talks about how he and his wife are expecting, he's a little hungover, too nice, and lives in the "least-stressed city in the U.S."...

  34. #68 Mitch West | Perfect Pour Studios

    What doesn't Mitch West do? On top of being a great guy and craft beer enthusiast, Mitch started Perfect Pour Studios and is also a pyrotechnician. Mitch and Grady talk about Perfect Pour Studios, Mitch ways in on Pizzabate, and the two discuss comedians Eric Andre and Bobby Lee. Find out more...

  35. #67 Joe Gremel | Funkmammoth

    ChillHop artist, Funkmammoth (Joe Gremel), uses his musical talents to create laid-back, funky tracks for your ear holes. Based out of Lincoln, NE, this funky marsupial has captivated a massive audience both online (1 million+ streams on Spotify) and during live performances. Joe and Grady talk...

  36. #66 The Great Pizzabate

    A Coronavirus update directly from China, a local pizza debate (the "Pizzabate"), a degrading voicemail from Triple B Screenprinting, and much more are talked about in this solo-sode! Shout out to Patrick Stehlick, Charley Morris, Josh Batt, Lauren Becwar, and Tom Osborne (Connor Happer) for the...

  37. #65 Tyler Werner Goes *Cha-Ching*

    *Cha-Ching!* That's the sound of money, baby! Tyler Werner, from the Garage Sports Co. and Garage Talk Podcast, stopped by #NEBeer30 to drink a couple beers and talk shop. Tyler and Grady talk about what it's like having a sports podcast when there's nothing to watch (damn Coronavirus), being...

  38. #64 Kolby Wood Has A Kitchen Mouth

    Kolby Wood, the head brewer and owner of White Elm Brewing Co., has a potty mouth - a "kitchen mouth," if you will. This episode of #NEBeer30 is packed with the art of cursing, Kolby's thoughts on the UnTappd (beer rating) app, and what his daughters think of his profession. Kolby and Grady drink...

  39. #63 Natalie Micale & These Difficult Times

    This might not be the NE Beer:30 you're used to, but a discussion like this one had to happen. Entrepreneur and owner of Oh, Hello Agency, Natalie Micale, joins the podcast and talks with Grady about the Black Lives Matter protests, the protests happening in Nebraska, what she's up to now and why...

  40. #62 Jim Engelbart | Empyrean Brewing Co.

    Few people can say they've made a lasting impact in the Nebraska craft brewing scene, but Jim Engelbart doesn't have that problem. Serving as the Operations Manager at Empyrean Brewing Co. (for 16+ years) and current President of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Association, Jim is truly a seasoned…

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  41. #61 Listen Before They Take It Down

    Government supremacy. Murder hornets. Coyote invasion. What do these things have in common? Honestly, not a lot, but these are a few of the topics Grady covers in episode #61 of NE Beer:30! Grady also shotguns a beer for a good cause (Big Up: James Mussman) and calls Joe Cruz to talk about...

  42. #60 1 Year Anniversary w/ My Wife

    Awwww! How cute!? This episode commemorates Taylor (Grady's wife) and Grady's 1 Year Anniversary. So cute! They talk about being married, what married life is like during social distancing, murder hornets (shout out Joe Cruz), and... what the hell does Fauci do again? CUTE! Taylor sips on Vizzy...

  43. #59 Steven Mattli | Travel Nurse & Roommate

    Steven Mattli is a travel nurse who currently works in the Emergency Department at Bryan East in Lincoln, Nebraska - and he's NOT FROM NEBRASKA. That's right! Steven is the first non-Nebraskan to be featured on #NEBeer30. Grady and Steven talk about how Steven got into nursing, what the hospital…

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  44. #58 Disinfectant

    DO NOT INJECT YOURSELF WITH DISINFECTANT! Fo real. The 58th episode of #NEBeer30 contains a lot! Grady talks about why he has his finger wrapped up, what local breweries are doing to drum up business in Nebraska, and, of course, Donald Trump on injecting disinfectant into your body (don't do…

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  45. #57 Matt Taylor | Entrepreneur

    Matt Taylor keeps himself busy. He's always looking for ways to expand his portfolio, but his main love children are two bars in Lincoln, Nebraska - Tavern on the Square and the Other Room. Matt and Grady talk about the start of Tavern and the Other Room, Grady's virtual spring game mishap, and…

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  46. #56 Garrett Elting's Shop Accident

    He almost cut off his what?? The co-owner of Steel Pig Forge, Garrett Elting, makes his return to NE Beer:30! Luckily, he still had all his body parts attached to record this episode (we'll get to that). In this episode, Grady and Garrett chug a beer, talk about being Mr. Mom during quarantine,...

  47. #55 Eric Ojeda Loves Beer & Teaching Homeschool

    Call the Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline and say hello: 402 370-9900 Eric Ojeda is many things and right now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, bored is not one of them. Eric is currently self-quarantining at home with his family - balancing homeschooling his children, remotely working a full-time job…

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  48. #54 Allan Ward | Wanderluster

    Call the Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline and say hello: 402 370-9900 Wanderlust - a strong desire to travel. Nebraska native, Allan Ward, is a Wanderluster. He's traveled the world searching for amazing locations, experiences, and interesting people. Allan even started his own interview series, Sonder,...

  49. #53 I Thought You Said Boysen

    Call the Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline and say hello: 402 370-9900 CORONAVIRUS! CORONAVIRUS! That's what everyone is talking about - and so is Grady. In this solo-sode, Grady talks about how penguins started the Coronavirus, the celebrity "Imagine" video making the rounds on Twitter, Chet and Tom…

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  50. #52 Coryelle Thomas | Post Malone Superfan

    Call the Nebraska Beer:30 Hotline and say hello: 402 370-9900 Coryelle is BACK! Back on #NEBeer30, from Nashville and to make you giggle. Coryelle and Grady talk about her recent business trip (party), her obsession with Post Malone, and much much more. The two also help Renegade James Mussman...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Pull up a stool and drink in the conversation as craft beer enthusiast Grady McGuire puts interesting people front and center on Nebraska Beer:30. This half-hour podcast showcases entrepreneurs, innovators, movers, and shakers who are making their mark in Nebraska. A laid-back chat over great craft beer will give you a taste for who they are and what they do.

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Pull up a stool and drink in the conversation as craft beer enthusiast Grady McGuire puts interesting people front and center on Nebraska Beer:30. This half-hour podcast showcases entrepreneurs, innovators, movers, and shakers who are making their mark in Nebraska. A laid-back chat over great craft...

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