Basement Bar: Beers & Babble

Welcome back to the Wide Arrange of Beers & Babble! After a year hiatus, we have Rick and Eric back in the basement bar studio to share some stories and laughs. Beer-a-da-week is Cabin Fever from New Holland Brewing in Holland, MI. 6.5%ABV 25IBU. Cheers!

Happy 2026! We hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and a Happy New Year. Beer-a-da-week is Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, OR. 0.5%ABV. Cheers!

Merry Christmas!We had quite a year to reflect on. Spencer got married, Eddie quit drinking, Rodger built a bunch of things. Beer-a-da-week is Winter Wonder from Athletic Brewing Company in Milford, CT. 0.5% ABV. Cheers!https://989.network/2025/12/25/episode-73/

WAC is back! Ricky and Eric storm the basement bar. There's something different in the air....Cheers!Shout outs!idealpartystore.comDjuan KadingerJordan from https://www.niche4design.com/Tricia Lee from Double Decker KaraokeViva Rex BandJohn Pedersen with http://www.destinygraphics.com/

"We're the three best friends that anyone could have!" Welcome back! It's Spencer, Rodger, and Eddie in the basement bar tonight. Going old-school. We still had a fantastic time! Beer-a-da-week is Only Tourists from Short's Brewing Company in Elk Rapids, MI. 4.2%ABV, 63IBU. Cheers!https://989.network/2025/03/01/episode-71/

Welcome 2/3 of the Cross-Faded Sports show to Beers & Babble! We have Tony Banister and Zack Parker on tonight. we talk sports, anime, and crazy drinking stories. Beer-a-da-week is Ska Ska Scotch Ale from Drafting Table Brewing Company in Wixom, MI. 7.3%ABV, 20IBU. Cheers!www.idealpartystore.com989.networkpatreon.com/989network

Our 69th episode! We have special guests Rick and Eric from the Wide Arrange of Conversations! We had a sexy time on this episode, so buckle up, buckaroo! Beer-a-da-week is Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) 2019 edition from Founders Brewing Co, in Grand Rapids, MI. 11.3%ABV, 45 IBU. Cheers!

Welcome back Jake Fortney and newcome Dean Verhaeghe! Beer(s)-a-da-week are Hopslam, Bells Brewery, C-Beans Oracle Brewery, Count Cocoalicious Stout Kuhnhenn Brewery, and Darkness from Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN. 10.3%ABV. Cheers!idealpartystore.comhttps://989.network/2024/12/12/episode-67/

Welcome Joe Confalone! We had a blast in this show! We hope everyone's Thanksgiving went well. Ours was groovy. Beer-a-da-week is Dismembers Only from 3 Floyds Brewing in Munster IN. 13.5%ABV, 24IBU. Cheers!Five Star Foodsidealpartystore.comLohr's Lawncare & Snow Removal

We have Derek Lupo on the show this week! We had an absolute blast with him. He was super nervous but did fantastic, so show him some love. Beer-a-da-week is Slamnesia from Austin Brothers Brewing Co in Alpena, MI. 11.4% ABV. Cheers!Shout out to Aaron Wiley, our biggest fan!Checkout Human Shield : Be Not Afraid Official Music Video drops Friday November 22nd at 8 PM on YouTubeThanks to Lohr's Lawncare & Snow Services & Ideal Party Store989 Pub Crawl Wed 11-27-24 @ Silver Palace. 7.PM!

Welcome Chrissy Badour to BBBB! We had a great time this week talking about up north excursions, how cuddly pigs are, and embarrassing Spencer. Beer-a-da-week is Boss Tweed from Old Nation Brewing Co. in Williamston, MI. 9.3% ABV, 68 IBU. Cheers!

It's almost Halloween, so we brought the coolest, spookiest folks we know back: Rick and Eric from the Wide Arrange of Conversations! Beer-a-da-week is Hopslam from Bell's Brewery in Comstock, MI. 10%ABV, 65IBU. Cheers!

Holy Cow! We have Brandon Dixon this week; dancer & mechanic extraordinaire! Rodger even joined us from the beginning! Don't miss this one. We had to cut a bit, but you can find the uncut version of the show at https://www.patreon.com/989Network Beer-a-da-week is Nitro Peaches and Cream from Urban Artifact in Cincinnati, OH. 7.1%ABV, 10 IBU. Cheers!

We welcome on Rachel Mularz and Dan Gillman this week! Dan is the host of 2 Cats 1 Dog, a new show on the 989.network. We talk life, jobs, beer, and dad jokes. Beer-a-da-week is Sparta from North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City, MI. 7.2%ABV, 70IBU. Cheers!https://open.spotify.com/show/7gLAPo8PSPYjHpz6VxVkhg?si=ae6c5fc1e9a64f52

Welcome back! We have Justin McKinnon, the owner of 1UP Games in Bay City and Saginaw on the show! We talk about video games, repair, old arcade systems and spicy things! Beer-a-da-week is Octoberfest from Sam Adams Brewery in Boston, MA. 5.3%ABV 16IBU. Cheers!https://1upgamesbc.com/

Welcome back! We have a logistics-off in this episode. Andy Torrez from Glastender faces Spencer from High Life in an all-out brawl of laughter and stories! Beer-a-da-week is Corktoberfest from Brew Detroit. 5.7% ABV. Cheers!

Welcome! Rodger is back! We talk football, beers and 'Special' announcements! Beer-a-da-week is Turbo Putt IPA from Austin Brothers in Alpena, MI. 6.5% ABV, 55IBU. Cheers!

Eddie's mom, Mo joins us this week to tell embarrassing stories and regale tales of old! Beer-a-da-week is Coocoo for Cacao from Austin Brothers Beer Co in Alpena, MI. 15%ABV. Cheers!

Welcome back Tony Banister! The host of the Cross-Faded Sports show joined us this evening to give us his top picks for fantasy football and share some stories. Beer-a-da-week is Fourteen Buck Chuck from Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City, IN. 5.8%ABV, 36 IBU. Cheers!Sponsors:www.iwantthatkettlecorn.comhttps://idealpartystore.com/Hayden Cobley Drywall

Welcome back, Jake Fortney! Good times and great oldies. Beer-a-da-week is French Toast Bastard (2019) from Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI. 11.1%ABV, 50IBU. Cheers!https://thecenteredlife.co/

Welcome back to the basement bar! We have Justin Scherzer in the hot seat tonight to travel down memory lane. We had a blast! Beer-a-da-week is Shooter Murkgavin from Austin Brothers Beer Co in Alpena, MI. Cheers!

We have Ricky Debats from the Wide Arrange of Conversations on the show! Eric had to work, but we're happy that Rick was able to hang out. Beer-a-da-week is Golden Partager from Barrel + Beam in Marquette, MI. 7.5% ABV. Cheers!www.iwantthatkettlecorn.comhttps://idealpartystore.com/Small Town Buildershttps://baycitycountryclub.com/

Eddie was exhausted this week, so Spencer and Rodg did most of the talking. Beer-a-da-week is Pixie Mix: Green Time Machine Hard Seltzer from Untitled Art in Waunakee, WI. 5.5%ABV. Cheers!

Jake Fortney is back from Minnesota to join us on the show! He brought a couple of beers to share with us and we were very excited. Beers-a-da-week are: Swipe Right from Barrel Theory Beer Company in Saint Paul, MN. 12%ABV & Gravitational Attraction (2020) from Ellison Brewery in East Lansing, MI. 14.5%ABV. Cheers!https://www.patreon.com/989Networkhttps://ellisonbrewing.com/https://barreltheory.com/www.iwantthatkettlecorn.comhttps://idealpartystore.com/Small Town Buildershttps://baycitycountryclub.com/

Holy cow! Our 50th episode! We have Hayden Cobley back for some laughs and some deep talk. Beer-a-da-week is Hipster Juicebag from Burn 'Em Brewery in Michigan City, Indiana. 6.5% ABV, 35 IBU. Cheers!Media Companion: https://989.network/2024/07/02/episode-50/www.iwantthatkettlecorn.comhttps://idealpartystore.com/Small Town Buildershttps://baycitycountryclub.com/

Whoop whoop! We have Justin & Angela from the Todd Allyn Music group this week. They talk all things music and gigs, fun stories, and personal growth. We were so appreciative they were able to spend time with us. Beer-a-da-week is Chocolate Mousse Pastry Stout from Untitled Art in Waunakee, WI. 8%ABV. Cheers!Pork Haus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ZFY2NcBDwHuman Shield - https://www.youtube.com/@humanshield8933/featuredTodd Allyn Music - https://www.youtube.com/@toddallynmusicgroup6913

WAC for Pride! Rick and E-ric are back for an all out ADD fest. We had an absolute blast hanging out with these two. Beer-a-da-week is Prince of Barkness from Transient Artisan Ales in Bridgman, MI. 14.5% ABV. Thanks also to our sponsors this week, Ideal Party store and 'I Want That Kettle Corn!'. Cheers!https://www.iwantthatkettlecorn.com/https://idealpartystore.com/989.networkwacpodcast.combbbbabble.com

Rodger is back from Colorado to regale us with stories! Mason Monville stops by and talks about Chapter IV's debut show. We had some technical difficulties, so we apologize for the first 10 minutes of audio. Beer-a-da-week is Red Zeppelin from Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City, IN. 6.2% ABV, 40IBU. Cheers!

Dr. H was having fun and stayed to hang out with us. We are very grateful for him and had an absolute blast. Beer-a-da-week is Mint Condish from Prairie Artisan Ales in Krebs, OK. 8%ABV. Cheers!

Dr. Tim Hendrickson from Delta College stopped by the bar! Rodger and Rob call in from the Dam Brewery in Dillon Co for the first Beer-a-da-week. 5.4%ABV. Second Beer-a-da-week is Only Interested in Bangers from Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, IL. 8%ABVThanks again to Dillon Dam Brewery for sponsoring this show and a big shout out to Katelyn & Chris!https://www.dambrewery.com/

This video thing is pretty neat, but MAN does it take three times longer to edit..lol. Welcome back! Our trio of hooligans are here to share some jokes and stories. Beer-a-da-week is Biggie Jumbo from Fair State Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis, MN. 10%ABV. Cheers!

Our first video episode! We talk about all things fishing on this episode with the founder of Northwoods himself, Marty Hornacek! We apologize for the audio in the first few minutes, but stick with it and hear some great stories! Beer-a-da-week is Lobster Stuffed with Tacos from Fair State Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis, MN. 13%ABV. Cheers!

Welcome back! We're excited to have you! Beer-a-da-week is Blueberry Jelly Donut Even More Jesus from Evil Twin Brewing in Brooklyn, NY. 12%ABV. Cheers!

Matt & Nicole Kris join us this week to share their beer expertise and great stories! Beer-a-da-week is Crawling Out of the Fog from Two Villians Brewing in Vernon, NJ. 8.8%ABV. Cheers!

Mason Monville is back for another show! We got a little silly in this one, but it was a lot of fun. Beer-a-da-week is Tart Strawberry M-43 from Old Nation Brewing Co. in Williamston, MI. 6.8%ABV, 65IBU. Cheers!

Mason Monville is our guest this week with a special appearance from Shelby! We had a blast talking music and telling jokes with everyone. Beer-a-da-week is Peanuts and Crackerjack from the Mitten Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, MI. 6%ABV, 30IBU. Cheers!

Well folks, we were HAAAMMMMERED! But we still had some fun laughs, great guests and good beer. Thanks again to the 989.network and Pintown Lanes for hosting us! Beer-a-da-week is Dark Cheery Blonde Ale from Cheboygan Brewing Company in Cheboygan, MI. 5%ABV, 15IBU. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER!! Soooo......this got a little out of hand. We had fun, but it was a bit raunchier than normal. Listener discretion is advised. We had an absolute blast doing another live show at Pintown in Chesaning MI. We thank them SO MUCH! They were absolutely wonderful hosts! Beer-a-da-week is Struck By Lightning, Bit By Cobra from Prairie Artisan Ales in Krebs, OK. 11%ABV, 100IBU. Cheers!

All the laughs! This episode had me laughing the whole time. Beer-a-da-week is We Be Jammin' from Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven, MI. 5%ABV, 21IBU. Cheers!

Wow! We have a legend joining us today, Scott Baker! He's a renowned musical artist and the host of the Michigan Music History Podcast! It was an absolute pleasure to have him in the studio and we can't wait to hear more spectacular stories. Beer-a-da-week is Orange Marshmallow Gushier from Decadent Ales in Mamaroneck, NY. 11%ABV. Cheers!

Welcome back Tony Banister! We have an amazing show for you. We introduce the newest show to the 989 Network, Cross-Faded Sports! We venture out and now have a legitimate sports show! Great laughs and stories ensue. Beer-a-da-week is Super Delicious Nitro from Short's Brewing Company in Elk Rapids (Bell Aire), MI. 4.4%ABV, 43IBU. Cheers!

Welcome back to the bar! We have sports aficionado Tony Banister guest-starring tonight! Beer-a-da-week is Donut Stop Believin' from Pigeon Hill Brewing Company in Muskegon, MI. 5%ABV, 20IBU. Cheers!

One of these times we'll get a thursday show out on time..lol...It's Spencer's birthday! We recall Spencer's 21st birthday and tell the entire saga of Vegas. Beer-a-da-week is Plead the 5th S'MORE from Dark House Brewing Co. in Marshall, MI. 11%ABV, 41IBU. Cheers!

No guests this week. Rodg, Spencer, and Eddie sit back and tell some tales while drinking some good beer. Beer-a-da-week is Single Double from Old Nation Brewing Co. in Williamston, MI. 9.3% ABV, 68IBU. Cheers!

Daaaaang! We went all out on this and kept the party going. We talk about all the great concerts we've seen and basically tell ALL the last call stories. Special guests Eric and Carrie Asel & Donna Smigiel! BeerS-a-da-week are: D-Light from Atwater Brewery in Detroit, MI. 4.5% ABV. Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale from Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. in Lexington, KY. 5.5%ABV, 22IBU. Big Wave from Kona Brewing in Kailua-Kona, HI. 4.4%ABV, 21IBU. Oberon Eclipse Citrus Wheat from Bells Brewery in Comstock, MI. 6.3%ABV, 20IBU. All beers courtesy of the Silver Palace in Essexville, MI. Cheers!

WAC Attack! We have the super talented Rick and Eric again from the Wide Arrange of Conversations! Eric brought us tequila and our Beer-a-da-week! If You Can't Be Good, Be Bald from Hoof Hearted Brewing in Marengo, OH. 8.5%ABV Double IPA. Cheers!

You've met Jon Asel...Let us introduce you to the folks that created him! We have Eric & Carrie Asel on the show! Beers-a-da-week, yes PLURAL brought to us by the Siver Palace in Essexville, MI: Narragansett Lager from the Narragansett Brewing Compnay in Providence, RI. 5% ABV, 12IBU...AND...Michigan Amber from Big Lake Brewing in Holland, MI. 5.3% ABV, 18IBU. Cheers!

Woot! Monday funday! Happy Easter to everyone out there! More jokes and beers for ya. Denis, Rodger, Spencer, and Eddie are back at it. Beer-a-da-week is 'OPE!' from the Midland Brewing Company in Midland, MI. 6.2%ABV, 54IBU. Cheers!

Holy cow! We had a blast recording this episode and we hope you enjoy it. Beer-a-da-week is Opperman's Cork 'N' Ale BBA Oatmeal Stout from Middlecoast Brewing Co. in Traverse City, MI. 9.8%ABV. Make sure to stick around for the after-credits scene ;) Cheers!

We are SO sorry, the show was late today, but we have some fun stories and jokes for you! Beer-a-da-week is The PastryArchy Three Scoops from DuClaw Brewing Company in Baltimore, MD. 7.5%ABV, 28IBU. Cheers!