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Through The Draft Line
by Matt Brooks, JD Neinast
Through The Draft Line is an independent podcast produced in Boston, Massachusetts. The intention? To find and discuss the intersection of the creative and craft beer industries. To dig deep into the elements of New England artists' creative processes that there often isn’t enough time for at the merch table after their set. And what better way to have these discussions than over a beer? More specifically, each artist’s preferred brew, along with varying samples from craft breweries around the world.Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod!
Episodes
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Ep. 20 | Notebook P
Join Matt & JD as they discuss the ascension of R&B/Hip Hop artist Notebook P! Coming up in the Randolph scene, Notebook P (Pat) released his first full-length album, A Fool's Paradise, in 2020. Tune in as we discuss his journey and inspirations while sipping on two beers from Finback Brewery, as...
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Ep. 19 | Tim Hall
Matt & JD eagerly welcome the final Draft Line guest of 2020 in Tim Hall. An educator, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and activist, you may recognize Tim's name as the credited composer of our theme song, mentioned at the end of each episode. He is also the recent recipient of the Session Musician…
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Ep. 18 | Loman
Loman is a Massachusetts-based producer, beatmaker and the mind behind record label Union Sound. His work can be found all throughout the Boston scene, most recently a new release by Kadeem titled "Remains of a Man." Tune in as we get to know Loman over Finback Brewery's Gavotte DIPA. Hosts: Matt...
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Ep. 17 | Ray Berry, White Lion Brewing
For the third time, we are flipping the script on our normal format. It is our honor to present this episode featuring Ray Berry, President & General Manager of White Lion Brewing Company. One of only five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts, White Lion is celebrating the opening of their new...
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Ep. 16 | DJ WhySham
Now that remote podcasting is here to stay, we are excited to return to your ears! We return from a "season break" with the founder of Boston Got Next, DJ WhySham. We are incredibly grateful to have spoken with her and wish her all the luck when the 2020 Boston Music Awards results come out on...
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Ep. 15 | Lance Jackson [REMOTE]
Matt & JD close their second season with Randolph-based MC and activist, Lance Jackson. We sip on beers from Finback as well as Crue Brew, one of five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts. For a taste of beer, politics, and good ass hip hop, tune in today! We look forward to returning with a…
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Ep. 14 | Remnant Brewing [REMOTE]
At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today we, for the second time, flip that script in our conversation with Charlie Cummings. Starting his brewing journey at Castle Island and Mystic (RIP),...
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Ep. 13 | Amanda Shea [REMOTE]
JD and Matt, from a distance, are joined by multi-faceted Bostonian creative Amanda Shea. Between her work as a spoken word artist to running publicity for Brandy Blaze, this is a woman everyone in the scene should know, and we hope you enjoy our increasingly tipsy conversation! Hosts: Matt…
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Ep. 12 | Prateek [REMOTE]
We are thrilled to be back from a short hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded and Matt has relocated to NYC. Today, thanks to the help of Zencastr, we bring you our first remotely-recorded episode featuring Prateek (pruh - TEEK). Two EP's into his career and described as “Not just any guy...
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Ep. 11 | Red Shaydez, Bitch!
It's 2020 and Draft Line Pod is back! Today, we are joined by Red Shaydez, a multi-faceted, boxer robe-wearing bully of a hip-hop artist and the queen of cool. Red became our first guest who allowed us to pick her beer, which we took full advantage of while discussing the golden age of hip hop,...
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Ep. 10| Ben Cosgrove & Heady Topper
We close out the decade with an artist we've been eager to host since our founding. Join us with instrumental pianist Ben Cosgrove as we discuss kolaches, insomnia, and our relationship with the land around us. Beer samples: Heady Topper (NEIPA, 8%), The Alchemist That’s Not Me (Imperial Stout,...
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Ep. 9 | Visiting Wine & Whirlpool
Check out our conversation with Boston's "dance in the woods folk" band, Visiting Wine. Preparing for the release of their second record, we down some thicc brews with Lindsey & Greg and had time for a performance as well. Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast...
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Ep. 8 | Jill McCracken & Crafty Radler
Through The Draft line is back! After a brief "season break" we begin with indie soul songstress and recent Boston Music Awards nominee Jill McCracken. We talk her first five years in Boston, her 2018 release Shake Me Up, and of course get into a bit of trouble along with hearing a live...
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Ep. 7, Part 2 | STL GLD
The conclusion of two episodes chatting with the Boston hip hop legends, STL GLD. It was a true honor to speak with such talented, innovative, and genre bending individuals that any hip hop fan, in and outside of Boston, should keep an eye on. We kicked off our discussion in episode 1 over Notch...
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Ep. 7, Part 1 | STL GLD
Part one of two episodes chatting with the Boston hip hop legends, STL GLD. It was a true honor to speak with such talented, innovative, and genre bending individuals that any hip hop fan, in and outside of Boston, should keep an eye on. We kicked off our discussion in part 1 over Notch Brewery’s...
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Ep. 6, Part 2 | Turtle Swamp Brewing (Pt. 2)
At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today, we reverse that trend in Part 2 of our episode with Turtle Swamp Brewing. Special guests are Tanner Cobb and Brandon Johnson. Cheers! Hosts: Matt Brooks...
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Ep. 6, Part 1| Turtle Swamp Brewing
At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. For the first time, we reverse that trend in Part 1 of 2 episodes with Turtle Swamp Brewing. Special guests today are Tanner Cobb and Brandon Johnson, cheers!...
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Ep. 5 | Fish House & Lagunitas IPA
Armed with the classic, yet unfortunately no longer craft, Lagunitas IPA, we have a blast on mic with Boston's best cruise ship jam band, Fish House. Open up for insight to the pathways (and barriers) to entry in the Boston music scene, how creative processes develop from youth to adulthood, and...
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Ep. 4 | VQnC & Happy Sol
JD and Matt welcome Tory Corless, a New England transplant with Southern roots who takes soul and experiential music meditations to a new level. With a powerful voice and and top-notch Bostonian collaborators around her, Tory released her first project under the stage name of VQnC in April 2019....
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Ep. 3 | The Blue & Narragansett
Join us with Claire Altendahl and India Shore, who not long after meeting down the road at Berklee College of Music created The Blue - A genre blending project with the intention of providing a new sound that also brings back the vintage charm of their musical idols. UPDATE | Since recording, the...
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Ep. 2 | Rob Flax & Focal Banger
Rob Flax is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Jamaica Plain. Inside this episode we unlock the flavors of the legendary beer from Vermont's Alchemist Brewery, which resulted in a freestyle percussive jam on a beer can, insight on what role a live musician can play within...
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Ep.1 | Cliff Notez & Delirium Tremens
Born and raised in the Boston area, Cliff Notez is one of the most exciting MCs in the scene, but his role in the community doesn't stop when he gets off stage. He's also an avid community organizer - Manifested in his role as the founder, owner & creative director of Hipstory, a media brand and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Through The Draft Line is an independent podcast produced in Boston, Massachusetts. The intention? To find and discuss the intersection of the creative and craft beer industries. To dig deep into the elements of New England artists' creative processes that there often isn’t enough time for at the merch table after their set. And what better way to have these discussions than over a beer? More specifically, each artist’s preferred brew, along with varying samples from craft breweries around the world.Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod!
HOSTED BY
Matt Brooks, JD Neinast
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Through The Draft Line is an independent podcast produced in Boston, Massachusetts. The intention? To find and discuss the intersection of the creative and craft beer industries. To dig deep into the elements of New England artists' creative processes that there often isn’t enough time for at the...
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