New York-based jazz bassist, band leader, and educator Alex Tremblay joins us for episode 221. We discuss (and hear selections from) his latest recording, People and Places on La Reserve Records. Plus, Collin Zreet brings pairing suggestions for American Brown ales.

Tony brings a Late-Ass Album Review segment on Gil-Scott Heron's 1981 album, Reflections. Also, Jerry talks about his experience at Little Beer V in Duluth, GA, and Collin Zreet talks food pairing with American Amber Ale.

We did have some garbles in the show due to connection issues. We tried to remove as much of that as possible and apologize for any interruption in your audio experience.

Additional discussion notes

Yukimi - For You

Jack J - Opening the Door

Smokin' George from Bluejacket (actually 6% abv)

All About Beer

Butcher Brown - Letters From the Atlantic

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - IC 02 Bogota

This week KooTonyD takes the interviewer seat to speak with Mike Williams of Wild Revival Craft Cocktails in Denton, TX. Mike shares how he and business partner Andrew Martin developed the concept of Wild Revival and what makes them unique in the Dallas / Ft. Worth bev-alc scene. Listen to find out where you can grab some cans locally as well as their distribution spots outside of Texas.

For this episode's Tasting Notes segment with Collin Zreet, you'll get some great pairing suggestions for American Pale Ale beers.

Additional conversation notes:

Union Bear Brewing Company - Denton

Alulu Brewpub

Moor’s Brewing Company

Run the Jewels

DJ Shadow

De La Soul

Cozy Cole G

Quiktastic

Bass Angels

Episode 217 takes us to Autonomous Society Brewpub in the historic Cedars neighborhood of Downtown Dallas. Jerry speaks with Assistant Brewer / Bartender / all-around-handy man Tom Graybael, and cellarman / marketing assistant Preston Grigsby.

Along with learning how they connected with brewpub owner and founder, Dean Weaver, we discuss the inspiration behind our draft-only IPA collaboration release for this month's Saturday Night Spin vinyl night on March 22.

Plus, learn what foods pair best with American Blonde Ale in our Tasting Notes section with Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet.

Additional conversations include these links:

Houndmouth

Chatpile

Delvon Lamarr Trio

The station Preston references is Boom 94.5 FM (2014-2017)

Conversations 1 and 2 with Jim Waskow of Craft Beer Cellar

In 2021, Jerry and Tony were featured on Joel Geier's podcast, Brewery Travels. Now, we're interviewing Joel about his new book, Flights Across America: A Brewery Lover's Journey. Plus, Collin Zreet joins us for the Tasting Notes segment on the style, cream ale. Additional show links.

Live Oak Brewing

False Idol Brewing

Point Remove Brewing

2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners

Durand Bernarr BLOOM

Michael Kiwanuka Small Changes

Angi Thomas from Being Black in Craft joins us to discuss Kendrick Lamar, CiderCon, and more. Also, Collin Zreet is back with another Tasting Notes segment about American Lager. More links below:

Red Crow Brewing

Diversey House

Peticolas Brewing Company

Hoppin Fort Worth

Tony is shining a light on the Houston-connected sights and sounds in the Netflix drama, Mo, starring Mo Amer.

We're also discussing beers from False Idol Brewing in North Richland Hills, and we debut the Tasting Notes segment with Fort Worth-based Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet.

Additional notes from this episode:

Power and Prescience of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower

Being Black In Craft podcast

Jerry and Tony with Greg and Doug of Speakeasy Conversations

Miss You, Dear Old Friend by Dan Lippani and Alex Tremblay

Modest Mouse

Solomon Fox, Speedrun EP

Shout out to Annie McGinnis, Co-Owner & Director of Operations at Vine Street Brewing - Kansas City, Mo

Tony's bring his first Late Ass Album Review segment for the 2005 debut album from The Game, The Documentary. Plus, we introduce a new segment called Tasting Notes with Collin Zreet. DFW listeners may be familiar with that name as Zreet was one of the owners of Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe in Fort Worth.

Additional links from this episode:

Thomie

Solomon Fox

Symbol Brewing

Celestial Beerworks

Hoppin Fort Worth

Beer is Fundamental Show