This Is A Podcast Streamin’ In Your Ear........Join Comedian Jonny Benson And His Long Time Beer Drinking Tag Team Partner Jay ”Keg” Kettles On Their Outrageous Journey Of Comedy, Concerts And Beer.......CANNONBALL!!!!
Episodes
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
This Week we head to Westchester County, New York to meet up with fellow beer enthusiasts and podcasters The Squishy Bishops (@squishybishop)! They are The Spinal Tap of Beer Podcasts. As we reach into to the chasm of their mind piece we discuss with Juan, Kelly, Tom and Fred all things Beer and Music. We Learn how they met and started podcasting. How they chose the name Squishy Bishops. Our first beers that we have ever tried and more. Also, with us is Home Brewer Dave Pesky from Industrial Mechanics Brewing (@industrialmechanicsbrewing). He discusses making his own beer and brings us beers to try. Plus, we taste Subliminal Verses #3 "Carrot Cake" beer from Lock City Brewing (@lockcitybrewing)and Captain Lawrence (@captlawrence) Smoothie Dreams (fruity w/lactose). We discuss Music from Metallica, Lettuce, Hozier, No Doubt, Avril Lavigne, Snarky Puppy and more. We give Kelly a new nickname and pick our Mount Rushmore's of Pro Wrestlers. A wild and fun episode with The Squishys #Cannonball
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COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Erica (@catsofseinfeld) is with us this week and we are tasting Beers from East Rock Brewery (@eastrockbeer) In New Haven. Keg and Jonny discuss their trip to your the East Rock Brewery with some of our fellow Beer Podcast cronies. We talk about Jonny getting into a fight at a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
We talk with Erica about the type of Crazy people that pop into group fitness. Plus we discuss our Top Five Christmas movies. The Christmas songs we love and hate.
How much Erica "Loves" Mariah Carrey and How Much Jonny and Keg Can't stand the Dave Mathews Band. A Joyfully Festive episode with plenty of Beer and Cannonballs!!!
SOLID || NOT SOLID: Battle of the Black Lager
Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT) || Black Biër - Black Pilsner Crisp Dark Refreshing || 5% ABV || Semi-SOLID
East Rock Brewing Company (New Haven, CT) || Black Lager a German-style Schwarzbier. German for “black beer”, this luscious, full-bodied take on the classic style is slightly sweet and silken smooth with notes of creamy caramel, coffee and dark chocolate || 6.2% ABV || SUPER SOLID
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COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
This week we have Connecticut Comedian Mo Mussa in studio and we're drinking beers from Stony Creek Brewery (@stonycreekbeer) in Branford Connecticut.
We talk to Mo about being a "Dandy" and how he remains fresh to Def from his shirt to shoes to his manscaping. Mo tells us some of his favorite gigs, Performing at The Elbow Room, His preference in women and what goes down at massage parlors. We ask Mo where he picked up his Southern Drawl and we discuss Old School Rap.
Plus, we talk Thanksgiving. What is mandatory on the spread and want doesn't belong. He tells us about Thanksgiving In Somalia and his Mom's Farm.
We get to the bottom of everyone's Thanksgiving debate....Cranberry Sauce. Jelly or relish??? Tell us your thoughts!
Fun times!! #Cannonball
SOLID || NOT SOLID: SHORELINE CT BREW
Stony Creek Brewery || Branford, CT
Crum || 6.2% ALC/VOL || SOLID
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale || Crum™ is their brew master's interpretation of a classic Apple Crumble. Fresh Apple Cider and a hefty addition of Oats lend hints of juice and a velvety body. Cinnamon and nutmeg add rich nuance. Treat yourself to something special this fall and pour yourself a slice!
Stony Joe || 5.5% ALC/VOL || SOLID
Golden Mocha Stout || Stony Joe is a Golden Mocha Stout. It is designed like a traditional Milk Stout but without using the typical roasted dark malts. Instead they use a boat load of rich, decadent golden colored English barley, flaked barley, flaked oats, and flaked wheat to give it lush body and smooth sweetness. It's then fermented on Cocoa Nibs and add fresh locally roasted Guatemalan Coffee, directly to the fermenter. The cocoa nibs and coffee add the rich mocha notes and bright roasty/coffee aroma you might typically find in a stout. Coffee from Redding Roasters Coffee Company of Bethel, CT.
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.co
INSTAGRAM
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
This week we are joined by Award Winning Home Brewer Matt Knight (@knightbrewing) from Knight Brewing Co. Matt brings is a plethora of his prized brews. Including a Brett Pale Ale, Chocolate Cinnamon Stout, New England IPA, American Porter - Mid-September Knights Dream.
Matt tells us how he started brewing, What his first homemade beer was, Becoming a new Dad, and if he is planning to open his own brewery. Plus Jonny and Keg review Skinny Lister (@skinnylister) and The Interrupters (@interruptstagram) concert at Toads Place in New Haven CT. And we are shocked to hear what Matt's favorite music is. (We thought he would be a Matchbox 20 guy) and even more surprised to hear his go to Karaoke song. We also give our thoughts on a Creamsicle Milkshake IPA from Hoax Brewing Company. Fun times with Matt and some delicious beers! Cannonball!!
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.co
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
This week we are joined by Comedienne Cindy Gray (@chiponagray)! Cindy tells us all about her upcoming comedy show InvAsian featuring an all Asian comedian line up. She tells us why she moved from San Jose California to Worcester Massachusetts. What she does during the day when she's not slinging jokes at night. Why she likes to keep her comedy "dirty". And what music she loves the most. Keg talks about Comedian Pete Holmes (@peteholmes) and the fundraiser show for the Homes with Hope nonprofit organization. (@homeswithhope if you would like to donate to this excellent nonprofit...check out their link).
Plus, we get Cindy's take on Shane Gillis being fired from SNL for making fun of Asians. We ask her "Are Asian stereotypes offensive or funny. We talk about a McDonald's Manager in Ohio that three a blender at a customer and We drink some delicious beers from Tribus Beer Co, Cannonball a special ginger flavored shot. And try an Asian beer that was one of Cindy's Dads favorites. We get edgy, we get R rated and we have a good time doin' it! For all the Gen-xers.....we uncover the true meaning of the 80's pop song "Turning Japanese". Sit back and enjoy with a frosty glass and a shot......Cannonballllll!!!!!
SOLID || NOT SOLID
Tribus Beer Co. - Milford, CT || Crocodile Bay - Fruited Sour w/ Pineapple, Mango & Orange || 6% ABV || SOLID
|| Gnarly Brown - Brown Ale (Nutty Toffee) || 6.7% ABV || SOLID
|| Jam Jar - Sour IPA w/ Boysenberry, Blueberry & Blackberry || 6% ABV || SOLID
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
This week we are joined by Long Island comedy power couple, the hilarious, Mike Keegan (@mckeegs75) and Carla Oakerson (@CarlaOakerson). Mike tells us All about getting banned from Theatre Three for making a comment on Twitter, Being a "Happy Fat Guy", His Italian family including his Uncle Tuna and more. Plus, we find out how he and Carla met and the innovative way he closed out their first date. Also, Jonny and Keg talk about hitting a deer on the highway on the way to a pro wrestling show. We argue about who does and does not belong in this years Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductions. We talk about Mike and Carla's own podcast "Domestic Disturbance" (@domestic_disturbance...). We find out half way through that this isn't the first time that Jonny has met Carla. Carla tells us that she hates IPAs until we find one she likes. Also Political arguments, Cannonballs of Iced Chocolate. Our Mt Rushmore's of Italian dishes and more. All while trying beers from Evil Twin Brewing (@eviltwinbrewingnyc),Thimble Island Brewing (@thimbleislandbrewing) and Shebeen Brewing Co.(@shebeenbrewing). Fun, Hilarious Episode. Enjoy with a frosty mug of brew.
SOLID || NOT SOLID:
Evil Twin Brewing NYC || Apricot Compote Sour || 6% abv || SOLID
Thimble Island Brewing Co. || The Blackfish American Black Ale || 6% abv || SOLID
Shebeen Brewing Co. || Smoothie Shop Lemondrop Milkshake IPA || 6.4% abv || SOLID
Cannonball || ICED Chocolate Liqueur
Snacks || The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca)
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
This week Jessica joins us from The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca) Connecticut's number one source for snacks made with beers! She talks growing up on an alpaca farm in Western Pennsylvania. How she met her partner Stephania and started their own business baking with beer. Plus, Jessica tells us what it's like to grow up around the Amish, Why she loves Dolly Parton, The cake she made that she was most proud of and tells us what she ate on the farm which made Jonny cringe.
Amy's Back In The studio!!! Jonny And Keg cover The Nick Di Paolo (@nickdipaola) show at The Strand Theatre. We Cover 90s Music, Country Line Dancing. Recreating an old photo and more. All while we drink an assortment of local craft beers and taste some Drunk Alpaca 🦙 Snacks Too. Fun episode! Enjoy with a cold one and some snacks!! CANNONBALL!!
SOLID || NOT SOLID
Relic Brewing Co. || The Crone IPA - American || 6.4% ABV || SOLID
Hoax Brewing Company || Raspberry Sleight of Hand Sour - Berliner Weisse || 4.5% ABV || SOLID
Cigar City Brewing || Jai Alai IPA - American || 7.5% ABV || SOLID
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. || Ask Forgiveness, Not Permission New England IPA || 7.9% ABV || SOLID
New England Brewing Co. || Coffee Breath English Sweet / Milk Stout-Coffee Added || 8.4% ABV || SOLID
Tampa Bay Brewing Co. || Gourd's Gone Wild Pumpkin Beer || 5.5% ABV || SOLID
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
On this weeks episode we are joined by Comedians Jim Sharky (@jimsharky) And Dave Sheehan (@shroudofsilence). We discuss comedy shows, one from Black Pond Brews In Danielson CT and an NA Fundraiser in New Haven where a "cat fight" breaks out during a Comedians set. We talk About Jim Sharky's show The Lone Shark Podcast And some celebrity guests he has interviewed. We talk about comics hating comics and Dave mentions a time he thought Jim hated him. Plus, We get too loud for the neighbors, Taste Burger King's Impossible Whopper and give our review. Eat plenty of The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca) Snacks. Talk Fairfield CT and the Gas Station That John Mayer worked at. The meaning of the word "Cuckhold" Jim Sharky sings our theme song in Spanish. And tells us How he got the name "Sharky". And more.......
All while we drink a bunch of beers that we Just Don't think where Solid. But we do enjoy a nice champagne soda from Goya! Go Figure. A Crazy Train of an Episode that totally Goes Off The Rails.
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COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
This week we are joined in studio by Comedian and host of Goodnuff Podcast, Stefano Sanzo (@stefabro93). And on the phone is Comedienne, Keto diet guru and host of The Real Professional Podcast- Jackie Cheng (@beerandcheesefries).
Jackie talks "Thirst Trap" photos, Her love for manly white men, how she feels about "Cancel Culture" SNL firing Shane Gillis And more.
Stefano talks Fitness, Working In Theatre, Making Wine, Stand Up Comedy And more. Plus, Keg gets Angry And has an intervention.
We talk St. Patrick's Day, Offending People, Guns And The NRA, Our go to Pies, Cornbread, Carrot Cake, DeMolay, RENT, Mt. Rushmore's And more. All while we taste beers from Fairfield Craft Ales! What I Got IPA and Hard 2 Handle Stout. And Pumpkin Beer From Half Full Brewery. Packed show loaded with drinks and fun! Enjoy with a cold one and a Caaaaannonbaaaaaall!!!!!!!
SOLID || NOT SOLID
Fairfield Craft Ales, Stratford CT || Hard To Handle Stout - American Imperial / Double || 8.8% ABV || SOLID SIPPER
Roasty, chocolatey imperial stout aged on bourbon-soaked oak.
What I Got IPA - New England || 6.1% ABV || SOLID
A hazy IPA loaded with Citra and Cascade hops. Tastes like orange juice.
Half Full Brewery, Stamford CT || Positively Pumpkin - Pumpkin Ale || 6.0% ABV || Scrumptiously SOLID
Cannonball: Veil-Pumpkin Vodka
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
INSTAGRAM
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
It's the great Shelton beer show crossover!!
As we are joined by Tyler Crouse (@tielerrc) and Jeff Marker (@jeffmark108) from the 1056 Podcast (@1056podcast). Tyler And Jeff tell us why they started a Beer review podcast and what the name "1056" means. We Cover the Brass City Brew And Cue and discuss our favorite beers from the event. Jonny covers the N.E.W wrestling event "How You Doin" From Waterbury CT With a surprise celebrity appearance and a Wrestler that gave Comedian Craig Taylor a new nickname. Jeff tells us about The WHO Concert At Fenway Park. And, we talk Music from Mastodon, Metallica and Jeff brow beats Jonny and Keg for not liking The Beatles.
Plus we talk Our Mt Rushmore's Of Rock Bands And CT Breweries, What Huey Lewis is known for, The Shelton Melon Heads And more. All while tasting beers from Tribus Brewing Co. and Two Roads Brewery. And, we taste our first Pumpkin Beer Of The Fall season!
Fun Episode! Cannonball!!
SOLID || NOT SOLID
Tribus Beer Co. Milford CT || GULP Session IPA || 7% ABV || SOLID
|| Fruit Punch FOOL Sour IPA || 6% ABV || Sensationally SOLID
|| Cereal Killer Imp. Stout || 8% ABV || .5 SOLID
Two Roads Brewery, Stratford CT || Igor's Dream Russian Imperial Stout || 10.9% ABV || SOLID
Lexington Brewing Co. Lexington KY || Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale || 10% ABV || SOLID (could be the best pumpkin ale)
MUSIC
COMETA @ Cometamusic.com
INSTAGRAM
Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm