Bears, Birds, and Brews
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings"Bears, Birds, and Brews" is a podcast about the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and craft beer! The hosts are Asif Lakhani and Nabeel Lalani. In addition to trying a unique beer each episode, Asif and Nabeel also recap and preview each team's most recent and upcoming games and discuss other trending topics in the sports world.
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Episodes
The Most Humble Pie with a side of NBA free agency
July 02, 2019 23:41 - 33 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this week's episode, we drink Pontoon Brewing's delicious Most Humble Pie while discussing NBA free agency, an NFL top five, and giving a much-deserved shoutout to the US Women's National Team for advancing to the World Cup Final.
Atlanta radio personality John Michaels
June 26, 2019 00:10 - 59 minutes - 47.1 MBLongtime radio personality John Michaels (previously on 92.9 The Game) joins us in the studio to talk the Atlanta Hawks draft, NBA Draft and free agency notes, Atlanta sports, Miami sports, wrestling, and more. For fans of his midday show, this is a must-listen.
Six or Seven Bridges
June 17, 2019 23:33 - 36 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this week's episode, we drink beers from Jekyll and Six Bridges, which are both located in metro Atlanta. We talk about the NBA Finals, Kawhi's legacy, the Anthony Davis trade, the Warriors' upcoming free agency conundrum, the Stanley Cup Finals, and more.
Craig Sager II talks Falcons, Georgia HS football, and more
June 11, 2019 10:35 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAlthough it's an hour long, this week's episode is one of the best we've ever done! On it, we sit down with Craig Sager II, who is the son of legendary TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager. During our conversation, we discuss Craig II's work with the Falcons and in the world of Georgia high school football plus what it was like to be a walk-on for the UGA football team and how great is Kawhi Leonard really? There are some awesome stories about his dad too that you definitely will want to hear as...
MLB, NBA, and NFL check in with Terrapin Beer Co.
June 05, 2019 00:06 - 33 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the MLB draft, Austin Riley's debut, NFL nuggets, and the NBA Finals thus far. Pour yourself a cold one and tune it because this is one of our most comprehensive episode's yet!
MLB talk and NBA Finals predictions
May 27, 2019 17:50 - 29 minutes - 36.8 MBOn this week's episode, we check in on Braves and Cubs and make our NBA Finals predictions while drinking a Passionfruit Lychee Burst Session Sour from Wicked Weed (Asheville, NC) and then a Classic City Lager from Creature Comforts (Athens, GA).
NBA Playoffs, Quads, and Jets GM vacancy
May 20, 2019 23:20 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this week's episode, we drink a Wild Heaven Eschaton (10.5% ABV) while discussing the NBA Conference Finals, the Jets GM vacancy, and the NBA draft lottery among other things. Cheers!
NBA Playoffs, Quads, and Jets GM vacancy
May 20, 2019 23:20 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this week's episode, we drink a Wild Heaven Eschaton (10.5% ABV) while discussing the NBA Conference Finals, the Jets GM vacancy, and the NBA draft lottery among other things. Cheers!
NFL schedule release talk & NBA Draft lottery predictions
May 14, 2019 14:35 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBOn this week's episode, we predict the future... sort of. Really, we spend a good bit of time talking about what NFL games we are looking forward to watching and attending this season and some nuances that can be found within. We end the episode by making predictions about who will win the NBA Draft Lottery. The featured beer on this episode is from Variant Brewing. Enjoy!
NFL Draft recap
May 05, 2019 21:05 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this week's episode, we recap the NFL Draft: who won, what were the most surprising moves, what picks will have the biggest impact, and how did the Falcons and Bears do.
Juice Willis and the NFL Draft special (full episode)
April 25, 2019 00:11 - 42 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this week's episode, we drink the Juice Willis: Gulp Fiction IPA while previewing the 2019 NFL Draft. Among the things we discuss are who the Falcons the and Bears will select in the draft, who's the best overall player in the draft, and what team has the most to lose in the first round. (*This episode features our full conversation as the previous one was cut short.)
Green Bay Packers offseason recap: 247 Beer Spills
April 16, 2019 00:03 - 42 minutes - 36.3 MBOn this week's episode, we're joined by Packers beat writer Brian Jones from 247 Sports. We talk Green Bay's offseason moves and drama, the Packers potential draft picks, and how much longer Aaron Rodgers will be at the helm of the Packers' offense.
Nadir's First Beer (purchase)
April 08, 2019 23:27 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this week's episode, we indulge in Hubbard's Cave from Niles, IL, while recapping WrestleMania 35, discussing the absence from this year's NBA Playoffs, and making predictions for the NCAA Championship game between Texas Tech and Virginia. We talk some NFL Draft, too, of course.
Single, Double, and Triple IPAs + WrestleMania 35
April 03, 2019 00:20 - 47 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this week's episode, we drink single, double, and triple IPAs in that order while talking about the Braves home opener and Jordan Howard trade to the Eagles. Asif also previews the matches to watch at WrestleMania and compares elite wrestlers to their sports counterparts. Let us know what you think about this episode @BearsBirdsBrews on Twitter and @bearsbirdsandbrews on Instagram.
Single, Double, and Triple IPAs + WrestleMania 35
April 03, 2019 00:20 - 47 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this week's episode, we drink single, double, and triple IPAs in that order while talking about the Braves home opener and Jordan Howard trade to the Eagles. Asif also previews the matches to watch at WrestleMania and compares elite wrestlers to their sports counterparts. Let us know what you think about this episode @BearsBirdsBrews on Twitter and @bearsbirdsandbrews on Instagram.
Gronk Fest
March 25, 2019 23:38 - 41 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the greatness that is Rob Gronkowski and where he ranks among Tight Ends all time. We also go discuss the first weekend of March Madness and Johnny Manziel's presence in the AAF. The featured beers are the Lagunitas Super Cluster Ale and Lunch from Maine Beer Company—secured at Roswell Beer Fest—and DDH Dinglehop from Turning Point Beer.
NFL Free Agency March Madness
March 18, 2019 23:28 - 30 minutes - 25 MBMarch Madness is here in the form of NFL Free Agency! On this episode we continue to drink our haul from Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, GA, while discussing NFL Free Agency (Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown, etc.) and give our staff picks for March Madness upsets to be on the lookout for.
Monday Night Brewing, pt. 2
March 18, 2019 04:45 - 40 minutes - 34.8 MBHere is the second part of our conversation with Aaron Williams, who is the Brand Coordinator for Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, GA. What's his day-to-day like as the Brand Coordinator of one of the hottest breweries in the Southeast right now? Also, what beers and special events does Monday Night have on the way for the rest of 2019 and beyond?
Monday Night Brewing, pt. 1
March 12, 2019 14:42 - 42 minutes - 36 MBAaron Williams is the Brand Coordinator for Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, GA. He joins us to talk about the origins of Monday Night, what he's learned from being in the industry, and some NFL free agency as well. This episode is a must-listen for fans of Monday Night and for anyone who wants to be taken seriously as a brewer.
Three Taverns Rowdy and Proud
March 07, 2019 05:22 - 38 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week's episode covers football and futbol. For the former, we talk about the Chicago Bears' running back "opening" and the biggest story of their offseason that no one is talking about. As for the latter, we each drink a can of Rowdy and Proud from Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, GA. This beer was made in honor of the reigning MLS World Champions, Atlanta United. Our discussion revolves around what it means for the City of Atlanta to finally have a world championship team.
Good Word Brewing & Public House
March 04, 2019 06:02 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBTodd DiMatteo is the Owner and Brewer at Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA. On this episode he joins us to talk about his humble beginnings as home brewer to honing his skills at Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA, and eventually going all in on his own restaurant and brewery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is seriously pursuing a career in the beer industry and for fans of Good Word.
2/25/19: Monday Night Brewing Dark Subject Matter
February 26, 2019 00:28 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this week's episode, we not only drink a Dark Subject Matter Imperial Stout, but we also discuss some of the NFL's Dark Subject Matter from the last week. In addition, we also discuss the Steelers' offseason conundrums, the NFL Combine, and who is the best player in the NBA today.
Social Media in Sports expert Jaryd Wilson talks Bears, Birds, and Brews
February 19, 2019 21:02 - 54 minutes - 48 MBJaryd Wilson is the former Social Media Coordinator for the Atlanta Hawks. His work has been featured on ESPN numerous times and his legacy is one of pioneering how professional sports teams conduct their social media strategy today. On this episode, we talk about his time with the Hawks, his beloved Chicago Bears, and drink a Rainbros Sherbet Ale from Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Atlanta, GA. This episode is rasp-berry good, just like the beer!
#nabsaveshockey
February 14, 2019 01:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBDo you watch the NHL? If you do, you'll love this episode. If you don't, we'll share a strategy that will get you to watch obsessively. (Trust us, it's legit.) This 2-beer episode features the Creature Comforts Get Comfortable IPA and the Creature Comforts Stay Gold, so kick back and get comfortable as #nabsaveshockey.
Super Bowl 53 recap
February 05, 2019 00:26 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MBSuper Bowl 53 wasn't the most exciting game, but there was a lot to dissect. Nabeel and Asif break down the historic game then make some offseason and NFL Draft predictions for the Bears and Falcons while wrapping up with NBA trade talk. This week's beer is the Green Man Peach Sour Saison ("Drink a Peach").
2/3/19: Austin L. Ray from Good Beer Hunting and the Super Bowl special, pt. 2
January 29, 2019 05:30 - 49 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week's episode is our biggest one yet! Austin L. Ray from Good Beer Hunting joins us with a handful of beers from Boston and Los Angeles breweries in honor of Super Bowl 53. Grab a cold one and kick back as we talk about Good Beer Hunting, sessions, kolsch, and make our Super Bowl predictions.
1/27/18: Super Bowl preview (part 1)
January 22, 2019 01:18 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week's episode revolves around pimples, bad no-calls in football games, and what stood out in both games from Championship Weekend in the NFL. We also preview the Super Bowl, of course.
1/20/19: Championship Weekend
January 17, 2019 05:19 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBIt's Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL! Hear our take on who's going to win this weekend's games, where do bromances rank among relationships, and our take on which streak is more impressive: the Patriots eight consecutive AFC Championship appearances, or LeBron's string of Finals appearances? Many thanks to Six Bridges Brewing in John's Creek for providing us with this episode's delicious beer, too!
Super Bowl 53 weekend special
January 15, 2019 15:08 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBAmrit B. from the Super Bowl 53 host committee joins us to talk about all of the Super Bowl events taking place in and around Atlanta the weekend of the big game. He also previews his own event, the Golden Soiree, which is a private party where proceeds will be donated to charity. Also, why are we seeing so many invasive Pepsi ads on Coke's home turf for the big game? The featured beer for this episode is the Molly's Lips black gose from Bhramari Brewing Company in Asheville, NC.
1/13/19: NFL Divisional Road
January 08, 2019 00:10 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Bears lost a heartbreaking game to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Wild Card Round. Where do they go from here? To go along with that conversation we drink a beer from Asheville's Burial Beer Co. We also discuss where the Falcons are in their replacement for their coordinators and have our very first breaking news segment on the show, too.
1/13/19: NFL Divisional Road
January 08, 2019 00:10 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Bears lost a heartbreaking game to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Wild Card Round. Where do they go from here? To go along with that conversation we drink a beer from Asheville's Burial Beer Co. We also discuss where the Falcons are in their replacement for their coordinators and have our very first breaking news segment on the show, too.
1/6/19: NFL Wild Card Weekend
January 04, 2019 01:04 - 37 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this week's episode we recap the Falcons season and preview the Bears matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL Playoffs. In between, we drink the Strasphere IPA from Variant Brewing and discuss how the College Football Playoffs have ruined Bowl season.
1/6/19: NFL Wild Card Weekend
January 04, 2019 01:04 - 37 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this week's episode we recap the Falcons season and preview the Bears matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL Playoffs. In between, we drink the Strasphere IPA from Variant Brewing and discuss how the College Football Playoffs have ruined Bowl season.
12/30/18: NFL Week 17
December 27, 2018 00:52 - 33 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the Falcons 2-game winning streak and the Bears' playoff prospects. Nabeel also gets to celebrate his fantasy football championship win and we break open the emergency beer supply...
Bears, Birds, and Brews
December 19, 2018 00:54 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this week's episode we're celebrating wins for both the Falcons and Bears while tasting two beers—both from Wild Leap Brew Co.—for the first time. From there, we preview Falcons at Panthers and Bears at 49ers while getting an unbiased on this week's fantasy football championship matchup between co-hosts, Asif and Nabeel.
12/16/18: NFL Week 15
December 12, 2018 04:29 - 30 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week's episode is a can't-miss for Packers fans! That's because Brian Jones, the Packers beat writer for 247 Sports, joins us to discuss how the Packers are moving on after letting go of Mike McCarthy, who their next head coach might be, and what it's going to take for the Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to beat the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. We also discuss what's wrong with the Falcons while sipping on a delicious Julius from Tree House Brewing Company.
12/9/18: NFL Week 14
December 07, 2018 00:42 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week's episode we drink the Creature Comforts Galactic Space Circus IPA while recapping Bears vs. Giants and Ravens vs. Falcons. We then look ahead to Week 14 in the NFL and make predictions for the MLS Championship game.
12/2/18: NFL Week 13
November 28, 2018 00:42 - 38 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the Falcons' Thanksgiving Day blunder against the Saints, the Bears' favorable matchup against the Giants, and championship weekend in college football while drinking the Variant Brewing PRC Imperial Stout.
Bears, Birds, Brews
November 21, 2018 01:40 - 35 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this week's episode, we dive into of Aromasphere by Variant Brewing in Roswell, GA. Then we recap our picks from last week as well as Bears vs. Vikings and Falcons vs. Cowboys. After that, we preview Bears vs. Lions and Falcons vs. Saints—both on Thanksgiving night! Lastly, we talk about who to pick up in fantasy football and make predictions for Week 12 in the NFL.