Best Nerd Cartel Podcasts (2025)

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269: So Long, And Thanks For All The Beer 2:35:34

5M ago2:35:34

2:35:34

A lot has changed in the last 12 years, including us. We present for you one last free-for-all with just the Beer Busters. Thank you, sincerely, to all of you for riding along. Be true to yourselves and kind to each other. – Steph, Dan, and Wayne

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Long Legs (For Real This Time) 1:03:57

9M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Jim and Peter are joined by the lovely Tiff (AKA The Roach) to discuss Sir Nicolas Cage's psychological/crime/paranormal thriller Long Legs. This episode has SPOILERS (and a bunch of tomfoolery), so be forewarned. Thank you for listening :)By The Nerd Cartel

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268: Pour Man's Brewing, St. Boniface Brewing, and Inspiration Brewing (or Pawpaw Patrol) 1:50:12

9M ago1:50:12

1:50:12

We have a full lineup of longtime friends of the show to talk about new and exciting things happening in the PA beer world. From Pour Man’s Brewing and now Saint Boniface Craft Brewing too are Ryan Foltz, Sam Son, and James Stauffer. After some unfortunate events that don’t warrant recounting here, the future of St. Boniface was in serious doubt. W…

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Romulegs (Alien Romulus Review) 42:38

9M ago42:38

42:38

Jim and Peter come out of their 2 year podcast retirement at the request of Sir Nicolas Cage. Unbeknownst to either Jim or Peter, it was actually Sir Cage's true intention to have them talk about Longlegs for like 5 minutes and then move on to Romulus. Longlegs review coming soon!By The Nerd Cartel

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267: BierHall Brewing (or Algorithms) 1:47:17

10M ago1:47:17

1:47:17

From another amazing Lancaster brewery, joining us this episode is Chris Rommel, co-founder – along with his brother Jim – of BierHall Brewing. With a tap list focused on German and lager style beer (but always including a range of seasonal and classic styles) and a full menu of German and American pub grub, BierHall is a place to gather, a hall th…

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266: Truth Beer Co. (or Trains and Porches) 1:32:24

11M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Joining us this episode is Dave Timblin, co-owner and founder of Truth Beer Co. along with his childhood friend Ryan White.TBC opened in 2022 in Akron after the pair spent nearly a decade of home brewing together and planning. In January of 2024, TBC opened its new taproom on N. Prince Street in Lancaster. We chat about all of this, plus Truth’s hi…

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265: Philly Beer Week (or Don't Forget Your Wrench) 1:42:07

1y ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Philadelphia is the best beer drinking city in America. And, for closing in on 20 years, Philly Beer Week has been the beer celebration to be at. This episode we sit down with Rich Colli, the current Main Man behind Philly Beer Week and Philly Loves Beer, the organization behind it. Rich is also the owner of the well-known Varga Bar in Philadelphia…

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264: Cartel Brewing and Blending (or Warm and Fuzzy) 1:35:26

1y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

This episode, we’re down one Beer Buster due to unforeseen, but not dire, circumstances. Wayne steps into the hosting shoes as Dan tends to important business and we welcome back Adam Chamberland, Brewer and Founder at Cartel Brewing. Adam joins us from Cartel’s new(ish) location at 920 Landis Avenue in the Lancaster West End, where they’ve been he…

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263: NA Brewskey (or No Alcohol, All Fun) 1:48:59

1y ago1:48:59

1:48:59

The band is all here in the original lineup once again and we’re chatting with non-alcoholic beer enthusiast and internet person, NA Brewskey. We talk about the history and origins of NA beer, different methods of production, how the beer community has reacted to NA beer, and events around Philly and options beyond. Plus, in Happy Fun Time, we play…

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262: Birdsmouth Beer (or I Will Follow You to Wings) 1:41:49

1y ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Joining us this episode from all-lager brewery Birdsmouth Beer in Oceanport, NJ is Andy Gioia. Not joining us this episode, unfortunately, is Wayne. Fortunately, in his place, our longtime friend from the earliest days of Beer Busters, Slimy Sauce himself, Mark Graves. Topics of discussion include lagers, of course, and why only lagers. Plus, the n…

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261: RationAle Brewing (or Reverse Osmosis) 1:16:15

1+ y ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Just in time for dry (or at least a little less damp) January, we are joined by Jamie Fay, the Founder and CEO of the fastest-velocity brand in the non-alcoholic craft beer category, RationAle Brewing. We learn about the uniquely personal origin story of RationAle, nerd out quite a bit about the NA brewing process, talk about the many and varied re…

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260: Stickman Brews Exit Interview (or Beefie) 2:00:06

1+ y ago2:00:06

2:00:06

For nearly a decade, almost as long as we’ve been doing this podcast, Stickman Brews has been the unequivocal purveyor of the finest beers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As of October 2023, this, like all good things, has come to an end. In all seriousness, Ethan Buckman – the inimitable proprietor and brewer for Stickman – along with partners Jim B…

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259: Wine and Dinosaurs (or Language Evolves) 1:51:23

1+ y ago1:51:23

1:51:23

After a three-year hiatus, the Wine & Dinosaurs fest at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science returned for 2023 and we were once again on-location doing the pod thing. Presented by M&T Bank, all proceeds from the event featuring wine, food, and of course great beer, go to supporting the museum and its mission. We catch up with a few old friends f…

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258: Barra Brava Brewing (or We Hope to Make You a Soccer Fan) 1:46:57

1+ y ago1:46:57

1:46:57

We are down one Beer Buster this episode as Dan was unable to join us, but we soldiered on and welcomed Adrián & Sebastián, founders of Barra Brava Brewing Company and lovers of all things soccer. Incubated on site at Marz Community Brewing Company, where Sebastián is Head Brewer and Adrián is Production Manager, Barra Brava’s mission is to ultimat…

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257: Crooked Hammock Brewery (or Mountain of Cat) 1:25:52

1+ y ago1:25:52

1:25:52

With decades of experience in the beer world, Larry Horwitz is The Greatest Talker in Beer. Currently Head of Brewing Operations at Crooked Hammock Brewery, he is overseeing a complete overhaul of their core beers. We chat about that, all things Crooked Hammock, but also we go on plenty of tangents as Larry recounts beer stories from the past and i…

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256: Succession Fermentory (or Tangible Connections) 1:37:54

2y ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Co-Owner and Head Brewer of Succession Fermentory, Keith Hartwig joins us this episode. Succession is a farmhouse brewery located at Stella Lou Farm in Cochranville, PA. Opened in 2022, Succession produces sour and farmhouse ales using locally grown and sourced ingredients. A rare Friday night recording session sees a little more consumption than t…

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255: Ploughman Farm Cider (or Explosive Crispiness) 1:50:25

2y ago1:50:25

1:50:25

Founder and owner of Ploughman Farm Cider, Ben Wenk joins us this episode as we take another of our occasional departures from the world of beer. Wenk is a seventh-generation farmer at Three Springs Fruit Farm in Aspers, PA, where apples for Ploughman products are sourced. We go deep on apples in this one, from training trees to apple genetics, plu…

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254: Our Town Brewery (It's Not a Light Switch, It's a Dimmer) 1:45:34

2y ago1:45:34

1:45:34

All Beer Busters Podcast hosts are present and accounted for again as we welcome Rob Tarves, Co-Founder of Our Town Brewery in Lancaster, PA. Our Town is a community-focused brewery with a vision for using fresh, innovative beer and a thoughtful food program to further connect people in Lancaster. We chat about the journey to opening the doors at O…

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253: Suspended Brewing (or Big Yoga) 1:40:44

2y ago1:40:44

1:40:44

We’re down one co-host this episode as Dan was otherwise engaged on the evening of the occasion of this recording. But Wayne does his best to hold the reins as he and Steph welcome Josey Schwartz, owner and brewer at Suspended Brewing in Baltimore. Located in the historic Pigtown neighborhood, Suspended is a fully vegan, cruelty free company with a…

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252: Denizens Brewing (or We're Zigging) 1:58:49

2y ago1:58:49

1:58:49

Joining us this episode is Julie Verratti, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Denizens Brewing. The founding of Denizens is a unique and compelling story, full of intrigue and – more seriously – political lobbying and law reform. We also get deep in the weeds on packaging sizes, barriers to entry for small businesses in certain sectors (related …

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251: Hostful! (or The Lip Edition) 1:39:12

2y ago1:39:12

1:39:12

This episode is (almost) entirely devoid of guests. But don’t worry, our trio of stewards will guide you through this auditory experience, and you will emerge a more fuller version of yourself. Plus, Patrick Reed, a founding organizer of Ephrata Brewfestpops in to give us the details on the upcoming 2023 festival at Whistle Stop Plaza in Ephrata, P…

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250: The Referend (or Barn Cats) 1:50:22

2y ago1:50:22

1:50:22

In a wild and spontaneous episode (see what we did there?), we are joined by Co-Owner of The Referend Bier Blendery, James Priest. Specializing in spontaneous fermentation and blending, The Referend opened in Pennington, New Jersey in 2016 and relocated to Pinnacle Farms in Kutztown, PA in 2021. We take a dive into the world of traditional, wild fe…

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249: Pink Boots Society (or We're All Ears and Only Some Nos) 1:57:00

2+ y ago1:57:00

1:57:00

We're joined this episode by some old friends and new from various corners of the beer world, all serving as the Leadership Team for the Pink Boots Society Greater Philadelphia Chapter. With local chapters across the world, Pink Boots' mission is to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage …

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248: Athletic Brewing (or Tasting is Believing) 1:52:48

2+ y ago1:52:48

1:52:48

We kick off Dry January with a brewery producing some of (if not the) best non-alcohol brews available. Joining us are Zoe Riccio, Director of Global QA and Compliance, and Russ Meister, Head of Quality, at Athletic Brewing. With facilities on both coasts, Athletic not only produces world-class liquid without the booze, they are also committed to b…

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247: Exhibit 'A' Brewing (or It's About the Experience) 2:23:54

2+ y ago2:23:54

2:23:54

Joining us this episode are Co-Founder and Head Brewer Matthew Steinberg, and General Manager Kelsey Roth from Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in September 2015, Exhibit ‘A’ is well known for its “farm to can” initiatives focusing on local sourcing for its beers, sustainable practices, and social initiatives around…

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246: Stickman Brews (or Don't Go to Applebee's, Go to Stickman) 1:43:05

2+ y ago1:43:05

1:43:05

So…did you miss us? Sorry for the unanticipated hiatus. Unfortunately, Dan suffered a pretty gnarly injury involving alcohol, golf, and a tree. Thankfully, he’s well on the way to recovery and, after some much needed healing time, we’re ready to get back to it. And who better to remind us how we do this thing than perennial favorite friend-of-the-s…

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The Nerd Cartel Live Events!!! 17:23

3y ago17:23

17:23

The Nerd Cartel is proud to announce that we hosted our first live event this month and had an awesome turn out! More events are in the works and we CAN'T WAIT to share all of the details with you all as they unfold. Check out this episode for a sneak peak at what's to come at our event being held in early November.…

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245: City-State Brewing (or Put Down the Lactose) 1:43:52

3y ago1:43:52

1:43:52

This episode we’re joined by CEO of yet another Washington, D.C. brewery, James Warner from City-State Brewing. This craft brewery, taproom, arts venue, and event space celebrates the history and culture of DC and the people there strive to live its values in everything they make and do. Unfortunately, Dan was unable to make this recording and so W…

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244: Red Bear Brewing (or 150 Rainbow F*cks) 1:47:51

3y ago1:47:51

1:47:51

Coming to us from Washington, D.C. this episode is Director of Marketing & Events/Owner of Red Bear Brewing, Bryan Van Den Oever. From rainbow fucks to long walks in dark alleys, from nuclear medicine technology to making pumpkin beers cool again, there is no shortage of riveting conversation. We also get a bit serious in discussing Red Bear’s work…

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243: Love City Brewing (or You Are the Machine) 1:37:25

3y ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Joining us this episode is Co-Owner of Love City Brewing and Chairperson of the Brewers of PA Equity and Inclusion Committee, Melissa Walter. We discuss the committee and its goals, as well as several other initiatives and events by Love City aimed at promoting and supporting marginalized communities. Plus discussions on resources and organizations…

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The Nerd Cartel Talks Comedy with CKTKC (Christopher Keith Tyler) 1:10:53

3y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Jim and Peter are joined by funnyman, Christopher Keith Tyler in this fun episode about the life and practice of stand-up comedy. If you have ever wanted to know what it takes or just have a cool listen be sure to "tune in" and follow CKTKC on social media to see what he has going on!By The Nerd Cartel

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The Gang Talks Rescue Rangers (2022) 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

Jim, Peter, and Tiff talk about one of their most anticipated movies of the year: Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers on Disney + Join the gang on this hilarious episode and be sure to drop in on instagram and share your own thoughts!By The Nerd Cartel

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Shot from the Hip (and Coming Soon) 27:45

3y ago27:45

27:45

Jim and Peter catch up a bit on their latest goings on and give some exciting news on some upcoming endeavors/events.By The Nerd Cartel

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242: PlantPub (or The Best Freakin’ Nachos Ever) 1:23:51

3y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Co-Founder of PlantPub, a concept that combines the world’s best craft beers with plant-based versions of pub foods favorites, Patrick McAuley joins us this episode. Patrick is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and startup consultant for ethical/plant-based companies. We chat about his discovery of the benefits of a plant-based d…

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(Pre) Star Wars Celebration 2022 25:50

3y ago25:50

25:50

Jim and Peter talk about how excited they are to attend the 2022 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA. Join the guys to hear more about what the show has to offer.By The Nerd Cartel

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Moon Knight Season 1 (Spoilers) 32:22

3y ago32:22

32:22

Jim and Peter talk about Marvel's Moon Knight season 1 (available on Disney+). Sit back, relax, and listen to our opinions on the first run of this cool show. Be sure to share your own thoughts (or just say hello) on our instagram @nerdcartel Thanks for listening!By The Nerd Cartel

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241: Cartel Brewing (or Freeze Dried) 1:24:18

3y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Joining us this episode is Founder and Head Brewer at Cartel Brewing & Blending, Adam Chamberland. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Cartel was established in late 2019 by Adam and co-founders Cullen Farrell, Kyle Ober and Xiang (Sam) Guo. We chat about the history of Cartel, various variations of blending, myriad collaborations, and even duck sa…

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Talking $#!+ 18:59

3y ago18:59

18:59

Jim and Peter start a good ol' shot from the hip but end up talking a bunch of shit (literally!). Join the guys on this funny episode; it wouldn't be The Nerd Cartel if it wasn't a little unexpected!By The Nerd Cartel

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240: Pour Man's Brewing (or It’s the Kleenex of Buns) 1:39:19

3y ago1:39:19

1:39:19

This episode, like many things these days, was conducted in a hybrid fashion. We were on location for only the second time since the start of the pandemic at Pour Man’s Brewing Company. Joining us via Zoom (after a very long fight with technical difficulties) were Sam from Pour Man’s as well as Dean Pierce and Shannon Benshoff, General Manager/Part…

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Nerd Cartel presents Peter Marshall on Comedy 27:39

3y ago27:39

27:39

The guys talk about Peter's return to his passion of stand-up comedy. Join us for this cool convo and be on the look-out for new stand-up dates coming soon!!!By The Nerd Cartel

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239: Prototype Brewery and Meadery (or Robust Bathroom Facility) 1:32:20

3y ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Our old friend and honorary Beer Busters, Kevin Keller joins us this episode to catch us up on the progress of Prototype Brewery and Meadery, specifically the upcoming Prototype Brewery Invitational 2022, that was originally slated to happed in 2020, but then COVID. The fest, featuring 45+ breweries, will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 12:00…

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Moon Knight Episode 1 26:07

3y ago26:07

26:07

Jim and Peter talk about the first episode of Moon Knight, the new Marvel show on Disney + along with a surprise message from the lovely Roach. We hope that you enjoy the episode and please remember to leave your thoughts on our instagram @nerdcartel.By The Nerd Cartel

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238: Stickman Brews (or Ethan’s Grievances as it Relates to Lagers) 1:33:14

3y ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Perennial podcast pontificator Ethan Buckman, proprietor of Pennsylvania’s own Stickman Brews, joins us this episode to…well, here are his own words: “I’ve got a lot to say and I’m hoping you will let me once again take this lovely thing you have made and co-opt it entirely for my own.” Those lots of things to say were about lagers, including addre…

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Trailers with Tiff (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Across the Spiderverse, Lightyear) 37:45

3y ago37:45

37:45

The gang discusses some exciting upcoming trailer in a way that only they can! We hope that you enjoy the episode and tell us your thoughts on instagram @nerdcartelBy The Nerd Cartel

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Trailers With Tiff (Moon Knight, Unbearable Weight, Misc...) 38:30

3y ago38:30

38:30

The gang talks about some bad ass trailers coming in April and May 2022. Don't miss out on this hilarious episode and be sure to tell us what you think @nerdcartel on Instagram!By The Nerd Cartel

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The Batman 44:56

3y ago44:56

44:56

The guys discuss one of the biggest movies of the year in this informative episode! First portion is spoiler free and then spoiler alert is given about mid way through! Enjoy and thanks for listening!By The Nerd Cartel

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237: BrewStacheStrong (or Must-Have Mustache) 1:32:14

3y ago1:32:14

1:32:14

This episode we chat with Colin Gerner, President and Co-Founder of StacheStrong, a nonprofit that was born from brotherly love after Colin’s brother, GJ Gerner, underwent his first brain cancer surgery for Glioblastoma. Sadly, GJ lost his battle with this horrible disease in 2019 at the age of 30. #BrewStacheStrong is a collaboration beer project,…

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Trailers with Tiff 2022!!!! 1:03:58

3y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

The gang talks about some of the exciting trailers coming in 2022 including: Rescue Rangers Nope Firestarter Sonic 2 Jurassic World: Dominion We had a blast on this episode and hope that you all enjoy.By The Nerd Cartel

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236: Therapy Brewing (or Kids, Horses, and Chickens, Oh My!) 1:42:18

3y ago1:42:18

1:42:18

Joining us this episode is Chris Kuriga, Owner and Head Brewer at the rural and laid-back Therapy Brewing in Mill Creek Township, Pennsylvania. We chat about the unique location of this outdoorsy brewery, located on a sprawling 200 acres, the challenges in finding your way there, and the more-than-worth-it rewards you’ll enjoy when you do. We also …

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Bioshock is coming to Netflix!!! 15:59

3+ y ago15:59

15:59

Jim and Peter talk about the newly announced Bioshock project and what hey hope to experience. We all know that this property has huge potential and we cannot wait to see where this goes! What would you like to see? A splicer out on the town? A Big Daddy taking a load off at a local speak easy? Or even a Little Sister Harvesting a corpse? Hit us up…

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