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An extension of Uphill Conversations, this podcast dives in to the world of YPs with theses three goals in mind: elevating the voices of Young Professionals, building a bridge connecting past, present and future generations, and providing inspiration for YPs to lead.
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The Uphill Podcast By Tim Pecoraro Climbing toward your potential isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. The Uphill Podcast is your companion on the journey of growth, leadership, and turning dreams into reality. Inspired by The Uphill Community (TUC), each episode dives into actionable insights, powerful conversations, and transformative strategies to help entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers move forward. Join Tim Pecoraro and guests as they explore what it takes to choose the hard best over the e ...
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Brewer to Brewer: Tim Adams and Brian Strumke
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1:18:37Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing interviews Brian Strumke of Stillwater. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada…
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AAB 077: There’s Nothing Like a Good, Cold Beer in the Summer
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48:09There's nothing like a good beer in summer, surrounded by friends, BBQ lit up with burgers sizzling and the baseball game on the radio. Some breweries around the U.S. look to exemplify summer in a single beer style like golden lager or pale ale. But what really makes these beers fit for summer? Aren't all beers good when the weather turns warmer? W…
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Brewer to Brewer: Adair Paterno and Tim Adams
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52:46Adair Paterno of Sante Adairus Rustic Ales interviews Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United…
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Heritage Corn Tells a Story in Craft Beers
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54:09There is perhaps no crop that illustrates the success of agricultural science like corn. It has been bred to grow well, with strong stalks and robust disease resistance. And scientists have engineered multiple uses for it, making it a very agronomically successful plant. But that success has resulted in an almost monoculture of modern corn in North…
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Brewer to Brewer: Natalie Cilurzo and Adair Paterno
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1:02:45Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co. interviews Adair Paterno of Sante Adairius Rustic Ales. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses sprea…
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AAB 075: Why Brewers are Embracing THC Beverages
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59:45THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a cannabinoid, and the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that creates the high associated with marijuana use. Since cannabis has become legal in many states, people are using it in new ways, especially in the drinks space. But what’s the right way to do that? How do breweries, drinkers and mixologists deal with…
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Brewer to Brewer: Samuel Pecoraro and Natalie Cilurzo
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1:01:11Samuel Pecoraro of Von Ebert Brewing interviews Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across…
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AAB 074: Global Beer Quality the Heineken Way
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35:52How does a global brewer ensure drinkers have the same experience, wherever they are in the world. Brewing has many variables. How can multinational brewers control those variables? In this conversation with one of Heineken’s Global Master Brewers, a conversation about global quality covers not just how beer is made, but how drinkers perceive it an…
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Brewer to Brewer: Van Havig and Samuel Pecoraro
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1:01:26Van Havig of Gigantic Brewing interviews Samuel Pecoraro of Von Ebert Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United St…
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Craft beer has always been more expensive that the beer from multinational brewers. And with prices increasing lately, beer drinkers are making careful choices about the beer they drink. But what goes into the price of beer? Is that $10 DIPA really worth it, or are brewery owners driving Rolls Royces to the bank? A lot goes into the price of beer. …
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Brewer to Brewer: Matt Gallagher and Van Havig
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1:11:41Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing interviews Van Havig of Gigantic Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United St…
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Brewing with intention, what does that mean? Well, it can mean many things from brewing beers that challenge creative thinking to creating a welcoming space full of options for beer loving patrons to brewing beers that make the brewer happy and fulfilled. In 2025, toeing the line between customer wants and brewer’s passion can be a challenge. How d…
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Brewer to Brewer: Noah Hopkins and Matt Gallagher
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57:16Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing interviews Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United S…
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Exploring the Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail
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44:44Welcome to a bonus episode of the All About Beer podcast! On this episode we will be talking to Westchester County, New York brewers who are excited about what is brewing in their neck of the woods. It is sponsored by the Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail. Westchester County Craft Beverage Trail Ready to taste your way through one of New York…
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AAB 071: Does “IPA” mean anything anymore?
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50:47The craft beer industry owes much of its success to the modern IPA. While IPA is a historic beer style, it has exploded in popularity in the last few decades, spawning new interpretations of the style. West Coast. East Coast. Double IPA. White IPA. Black IPA. Cold IPA. New England. Sour. Wild. And many, many others. Does “IPA” mean anything anymore…
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Brewer to Brewer: Aaron Kleidon and Noah Hopkins
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53:29Aaron Kleidon of Scratch Brewing Co. interviews Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United S…
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Don’t Quit in the Rut: “I’m Not Stuck Anymore” I PART 4
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25:24Welcome to the final installment of our four-part series, Don’t Quit in the Rut. If you’ve been journeying with me through the last few episodes, thank you for sticking with it. Today, we’re not just talking about the rut—we’re declaring our exit from it. In this episode, I share why being “stuck” is often just a signal, not a sentence. I explain h…
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AAB 070: The Best way to Pair Beer and Cheese. Experts Show us the Whey.
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41:12Is there anything better than beer and cheese? The two are intertwined as some of the best pairings out there and the two are very alike. Cheese and beer are both products of agriculture, the two are made very similarly with cheese undergoing a “ripening” phase similar to fermentation. Cheese has a variety of intensities and flavors, as does beer. …
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Don’t Quit in the Rut: “What’s Worth Fighting For?” I PART 3
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24:24This week, we ask: “What’s actually worth fighting for?” Not everything deserves your time, energy, or attention. But some things? They’re worth pressing through the hard moments for. In this episode, we explore how to rethink the ruts you’re in—not always as a sign to quit, but sometimes as a sign to adjust your posture. We’ll unpack the idea that…
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Brewer to Brewer: Joe Short and Aaron Kleidon
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1:01:41Joe Short of Short's Brewing interviews Aaron Kleidon of Scratch Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United Stat…
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Don't Quit In The Rut: The Dip & The Lull - “This Isn’t Working Anymore” I PART 2
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21:14In this powerful second part of our 4-week series, we dig into the experience of feeling stuck—not just in a situation, but in the Dip and the Lull, two invisible traps that can derail your progress if you’re not careful. You’ll hear the real-life story of R.U. Darby and how being “three feet from gold” taught him a lesson that could change how you…
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How Guinness Brews its Non-alcoholic Stout
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32:18Non-alcoholic beer is on the rise. Non-alcoholic beer is one of the few market segments where beer is actually growing. But non-alcoholic beer is hard to make, with many tasting “worty” or “stewed.” One brewery that has cracked the code on how to make non-alcoholic beer that actually tastes good is Guinness, Ireland’s famed stout brewer. We talk wi…
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Don't Quit In the Rut: "How did I get here" I Part 1
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29:52Have you ever wondered, “How did I end up here?” You’re busy, going through the motions, but deep down, you feel stuck, drained, or disconnected. In today’s episode, I kick off a brand-new series, Don’t Quit in the Rut, and we’re starting with a powerful truth—you can’t change what you don’t recognize. That’s why we’re diving into the five most com…
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Brewer to Brewer: Brady Duncan and Joe Short
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1:09:29Brady Duncan of MadTree Brewing interviews Joe Short of Short's Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, …
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DREAMS: Activating Your Dream From Clarity to Commitment I PART 5
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25:09This is the final installment in our five-part series on putting your dream to the test. If you’ve been on this journey with me, you know we’ve been digging deep into what it takes to identify your dream, clarify it, strategize around it, strengthen your support system, and build resilience. But none of that means anything unless we take action. In…
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AAB 068: The Chitty Business of Local Malt
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45:01Usually maltsters sell big bags of different grains to breweries and that’s it, right? But when using smaller maltsters, perhaps can there be more of a collaborative process? How do smaller, more local maltsters work with their local breweries to help meet their goals, needs and make sure they have everything they need? What are the benefits of hav…
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Dreams: Are You Ready to Pay the Price? I PART 4
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28:34Part four of our dream series discusses the grit and resilience it takes to keep pushing when things get tough. You’ve clarified your dream, built a strategy, and evaluated your community—but what happens when resistance shows up? That’s what we dig into in this episode. If your dream is starting to feel heavier than expected, or if you’re facing s…
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Brewer to Brewer: Justin Neff and Brady Duncan
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58:53Justin Neff of Sonder Brewing Co. interviews Brady Duncan of Mad Tree Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United St…
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DREAMS: The Company You Keep: Who’s On Your Team? I PART 3
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28:01What if the success of your dreams isn’t just about clarity, plans, or passion — but about people? In this episode of the Uphill Community Podcast, I unpack your relationships' powerful role in pursuing your dreams. Whether building a business, pursuing a calling, or pushing yourself to the next level, one truth holds steady: you can’t do it alone.…
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AAB 067: How Nostalgia Beers Find Modern Fans
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38:12There was a time when small breweries dotted the land, making beers beloved by the communities they served. Thanks to Prohibition, changing consumer preference or just the difficulties of running a business profitably, many such beers have been lost to the history books. But small breweries specialize in connecting with their communities. And they …
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DREAMS: From Dreams to Reality - Your Strategy for Success! I Part 2
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29:03Welcome back to the Uphill Community Podcast! This is Part 2 of our five-part series on proving and testing your dreams. Last week, we focused on personal ownership—defining and truly owning your dream. Today, we shift gears to strategy: Is your dream within reach? Do you have a plan to get there? A dream without a strategy is just wishful thinking…
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Brewer to Brewer: Daniel Harrison and Justin Neff
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1:07:11Daniel Harrison of Country Boy Brewing interviews Justin Neff of Sonder Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the Unit…
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DREAMS: The Dream Checkpoint – Do You Own Your Dream? I PART 1
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27:48Welcome to the Uphill Community Podcast! Today, we’re kicking off an exciting new series all about dreams—how to identify them, own them, and bring them to life. Over the next several weeks, we’ll dive into a powerful five-step framework designed to challenge, refine, and strengthen your dreams so you can stop hoping and start living them. In this …
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Marshmallow Beer: All of the Facts with None of the Fluff
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37:47Who doesn’t like marshmallows? Ancient Egyptians were the first to enjoy a gooey treat now called marshmallow as early as 2000 BC. Today, whether it’s in a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s night, or smooshed with chocolate between graham crackers around the campfire, marshmallows are a fun way to add a little sweetness to life. But what about ma…
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Function Over Title: Prove Your Value Before the Title Arrives I PART 2
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32:46In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into what it truly means to own your role instead of just holding a title. If your title disappeared tomorrow, would your work and impact still speak for itself? We explore the hidden costs of misalignment, why credibility comes from function—not position—and how to bridge the gap between who you are and wh…
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Brewer to Brewer: Chris Poel and Daniel "DH" Harrison
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58:29Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab interviews Daniel DH Harrison of Country Boy Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the Uni…
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Function Over Title: Rising to Lead When It Matters Most I PART 1
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27:22In this episode, we break down the critical difference between a title and true leadership function—especially in times of change, uncertainty, and budget constraints. Just because someone holds a leadership title doesn’t mean they function as a leader, and just because you don’t have the title doesn’t mean you can’t lead. We’ll explore how credibi…
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After New England brewers changed the world of IPA, other brewers took note of the style, based on its popularity the new flavors the style provided. But as all inventive brewers do, they didn’t merely mimic the hazy IPAs coming from New England. Instead, they further re-interpreted IPA, trying new hops, new yeast strains and even adding some bitte…
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Owning Your Growth & Breaking Through Barriers
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16:30In this episode, Tim Pecoraro focuses on part two: getting your horizon and owning your growth while overcoming barriers. He starts by reviewing last week's discussion about the horizon principle, which consists of three key elements: having a guiding word, clear core values, and the right people in your life. Tim then dives into the main topic of …
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Brewer to Brewer: Scott Brimmer and Chris Poel
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1:09:08Scott Brimmer of Brimmer Brewing interviews Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United State…
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The Horizon Principle: Finding Focus in a Distracted World
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24:44Welcome to The Uphill Community Podcast, your source of inspiration to gain clarity, elevate your standards, and embrace your call to more. In this episode, host Tim Pecoraro explores the importance of an ambitious future and how it shapes our success. Whether you're starting a new year or entering a new season of life, Tim shares valuable insights…
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AAB 064: The Hazy History of New England IPA
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45:04The New England IPA (NEIPA) or Hazy IPA has come to dominate the beer landscape with most breweries having at least one (or sometimes entire portfolios) devoted to the beer style. But how did this happen? In 2013, a small group of breweries in New England, all of which were quite tiny at the time, began to brew a beer that took what we knew of as I…
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From Connections to Contributions: How Relationships Shape Our Lives
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26:40In this episode of The Uphill Community Podcast, Tim concludes his three-part series on relationships by exploring how the connections we build shape our purpose. Relationships are more than just social interactions—they influence our mindset, habits, and even our potential. By moving from self-focus to contribution, we can create a more fulfilling…
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Brewer to Brewer: Scott Jennings and Scott Brimmer
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1:10:37Scott Jennings of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Interviews Scott Brimmer of Brimmer Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the…
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Mastering the Seasons: Growth, Flourishing, Transition, and Rest I Part 2
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28:16Welcome back to another episode of the Uphill Community Podcast! I'm your host, Tim Pecoraro, and today, we’re diving into the evolving nature of relationships in our lives. Building off our last discussion on relational circles, we’ll explore how relationships transform through different phases—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Every season hold…
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AAB 063: Celebrating and Understanding Baltic Porter
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53:03Baltic Porters, a beer famous in Eastern Europe, is a unique brew for sure. Born out of the love and thirst for English porters in the 18th and 19th centuries, Eastern European and Northern European brewers took their own access to local ingredients and made a new style out of the original porter and in this, fundamentally changed the way we think …
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Are Your Friends in the Right Circle? Discovering True Connections I Part 1
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28:12Understanding the dynamics of your relationships is crucial for personal growth and emotional well-being. This episode delves into the concept of relational circles, categorizing them into three distinct areas: the inner circle, the in-between circle, and the outer circle. Each circle serves a specific purpose, helping you identify who truly suppor…
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Brewer to Brewer: Tobias Zollo and Scott Jennings
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1:03:10Tobias Zollo of Weihenstephan interviews Scott Jennings of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. This Episode is Sponsored by: Malteurop Malting Company Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the Uni…
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10 Traits to Distinguish Yourself from the Ordinary
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27:54You may have noticed a change in our podcast name and introduction — that's because we've rebranded from the BL NK P ges Podcast to align more closely with our mission of fostering a dynamic and supportive community. While my publishing endeavors continue under BL NK P ges Media, this podcast will now serve as the cornerstone of The Uphill Communit…
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Museums are fun. And cathedrals are beautiful. But what about traveling for beer? As a social lubricant, beer is a great way to meet people while traveling who can give a local’s perspective and transform sightseeing into an authentic experience. Next time you’re planning a vacation, build beer and brewery visits into your itinerary and you’ll be a…
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