Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

Reliving our friend's "Oh, S#!T" moments W/Friends of the Pod

May 23, 2020 14:41 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Share your stories! We want to hear your favorite MTB story. If it's good we will play it on the pod! Leave your short stories here: https://anchor.fm/localroots The one thing that all mountain bikers can relate to is biting off a little more than we can chew. Whether it's getting bonked on an epic new trail and realizing you're only halfway done. Maybe realizing half way through a muddy Iceman that you should have learned how nutrition works. Or, like all of us mid-air, as you realize yo...

Keeping up with an NHL All-Star on some Traverse City single track W/ Tim Wirzburger

May 15, 2020 18:14 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Thrilled to be joined by our close friend and brilliant podcast co-host, Tim Wirzburger! Tim joins us this week to break down some great mountain bike stories, share what it's like being a co-host to an NHL All-Star, and dive into life in Traverse City, MI. Tim co-hosts the meteoric podcast Dropping the Gloves w/ John Scott: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/podcast Listen to the podcast that made us cry (John's Radiolab): https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/radiolab-punc...

Stealing cop cars W/ B1ker

May 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

This week we are stoked to welcome youtuber, B1ker! We had a blast this week talking about: - The curse of morel Mushrooms -B1ker, how did you grow your YouTube channel? -How to concur the voice in your head to get things done! - What do you call a 22oz beer? -What is Ka-Brew-ing? -What are the go-to craft beers in California? -Do you drink beers pre-ride, mid-ride, or post ride? -Mixing coke-a-cola and beer? -The beers in Germany! -B1ker almost stole a cop car! -The cheap beers ...

Barry Roubaix Pre-"ride" W/ Trevor and Sheldon (Dirty Chain Podcast)

April 30, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Watch this episode on Localroots.us We made another video version of Local Root's Podcast. This week Trevor and Sheldon from Dirty Chain Podcast join us to talk about this year's Barry Roubaix 2020. This episode was recorded on the day that Berry was supposed to be this year. Answered this week: - What should your goals be for riding Barry Roubaix? - What length should you ride for this year's race? - Choosing the perfect bike for Barry Roubaix (Hardtail Vs Gravel Bike Vs Fat Bike) ...

Stop wasting money on bike upgrades! ( W/ Paul the Punter)

April 23, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

YouTube’s own Paul the Punter joins us for an awesome, record breaking, podcast ep. This episode is sponsored by www.handupgloves.com Use promo code: LOCALROOT$ for 10% off of your next order! Paul the Punter, how did we end up here? And listen to The Joey Podcast for even more Paul! WHAT’S ON THIS EPISODE: The origin of Friday Fails What it was like working for Pink Bike How Paul mastered YouTube through creating mountain bike videos The story behind Paul’s first viral video What goes...

Pro endurance cyclist in the day gravel race organizer at night (W/ Matt Acker)

April 16, 2020 03:09 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

This episode is sponsored by www.handupgloves.com Use promo code: LOCALROOT$ for 10% off of your next order! So thrilled to welcome Matt Acker! Here's a link to the GRITT group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/208697890388706/ You know him as the popular co-producer of some of the best bike races here in michigan: www.barry-roubaix.com www.lumberjack100.com www.fargosub48.com In addition to the awesome work he does for the great state of Michigan, he is an extremely skilled endurance racer...

Good at being passed in a race (Reviewing Founder's Unraveled Juicy IPA)

April 10, 2020 21:22 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Back at it another week! Did you see we did a bonus video episode this week? Check it out here: LOCALROOTS.US On this week's episode: - The podcast's new mantra: Bobin' Weavin' Crankin' Snakin' - Watching old sports games, even though you know the outcome already - Talking about Larry's new bike: Trek Stache 7 - The difference between 27.5plus and 29 plus, pros and cons - Larry shares why he was teased in school - Larry's embarrassing story from the school play - F***k the grinch - The art o...

Shoulder surgery and the art of crashing W/ Biking W BOBO

April 03, 2020 02:06 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

You probably know him from his extremely popular Youtube Channel Biking With Bobo! We are so excited to have professional mountain biker Bobo Mixson on the show today. Here is what you can look forward to on this week’s episode: - Bobo’s shoulder injury recap - What’s it like being 6 months out with no biking - The downside of carbon handle bars - Naming Larry’s New Bike! The Trek Stache 7 - Can confidence cause crashes? -Bike Jump Theory -You’re never too old to shred on your bike - What’s...

Biking with Bobo talks shoulder surgery, crashing, and being a professional YouTuber

April 03, 2020 02:06 - 59 minutes - 81 MB

You probably know him from his extremely popular Youtube Channel Biking With Bobo! We are so excited to have professional mountain biker Bobo Mixson on the show today. Here is what you can look forward to on this week’s episode: - Bobo’s shoulder injury recap - What’s it like being 6 months out with no biking - The downside of carbon handle bars - Naming Larry’s New Bike! The Trek Stache 7 - Can confidence cause crashes? -Bike Jump Theory -You’re never too old to shred on your bike - What’s...

Can you drink before noon during quarantine? W/ Connect Grand Rapids

April 01, 2020 02:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

Bonus Episode TIme! Wow, what a treat we have. We are excited to welcome Brian and Rick from the Connect Grand Rapids podcast. These two rule. The four of us went pod 2 pod for an hour and a half chat that we're so excited to share with you all. Check out the boys here: https://www.instagram.com/connectgrandrapids/ On this episode: - The art of drinking before noon - Is it okay to wear Merril's still? - Can you eat fish you get from the Rogue River? - Avoiding crowds out on the trail - Why ...

What Does your Mountain Bike Outfit say about you?

March 27, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 57 MB

This week on LRP: - Choosing the right outdoor activities to do during quarantine - Learn to walk people!!!! - Carol want’s the world to know she is social distancing - Who can spit the furthest? Dorm room edition - Complaining about our high school substitute teachers - Music and Headphone etiquette on the mountain bike trail - What does your mountain bike outfit say about you? - Larry admits his deepest secret - Third Nature Brewing’s 3NEIPA Review - How to get back into shape af...

Quarantine Tips To Stay Sane.

March 23, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

This episode was recorded on March 19th. Stay safe everyone! Leave us a message for an upcoming episode and we will read it on air! localroots.us - People are Social Distancing WRONG -Sorry for naming the last episode Donut Nipples -A Day For Jake at Boyne Mt. -Reviewing our ride with Burton -Tips for Mountain Biking with leaves on the ground -Brussel Sprouts, The Ultimate Laxative -Support Your Local Businesses while you can! -Facebook Market Shoppers still suck -Video Games are...

Getting a blue 32oz Slurpee thrown at you. Are you smarter than an 8th grader?

March 11, 2020 22:17 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Introducing Are you smarter than an 8th grader? Larry and Brian have prepared 5 questions each that must relate too: Beer, Snowboards, Bikes, and Michigan The loser will be the subject of an embarrasing billboard that the winner gets to choose! Who will win. Who will start crying? Why the hell is the title of this episode about nipples? Check it out. Leave us a voice message on the new page! New Website - localroots.us PODCAST SUMMARY: - Brian finally tried a better podcast intro - L...

Telling our Most Embarrassing Mountain Bike Stories: Bell’s Black Hearted Review

March 06, 2020 15:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Welcome back! Another action packed episode of LRP! - Brian tries out a new intro and totally fails - Larry introduces a new game that Brian absolutely hated - What’s the most unappetizing beer you can think of? - Review of our spring snowboard trip - Bike Breakdown: What are we riding this year? - What’s the Best Mountain bike handle bar width - Brian and Larry talk about their most embarrassing mountain bike stories and worst crashes - Bells’ Black Hearted beer review. The Most Em...

How Larry Got Fired, Short’s Brewing Company’s Huma Lupa Licious

February 27, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Here’s what’s on deck for this week’s episode of LRP: - What is this podcast about ? We’re kinda a picker’s dream. - Brian tricks Larry into asking him about his weekend. - Brian absolutely destroy’s the Blues Brothers Live concert - What's going on in Mt. Pleasant lately? - We agree to quit the podcast if you buy us enough beer. - Brian invents a new Grand Rapid's Bike and Brewery Tour - Larry and Brian break down how to look sexy as hell in your bibs - Tips for getting back in shap...

Mosh pit virus, entry bike talk, ice golf, Atwater VJP review

February 21, 2020 03:41 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Welcome back! This week, the boys review a Detroit favorite, Vanilla Java Porter from Atwater Brewing. Thanks to everyone who has been joining us on these podcasts! You guys rule for taking time to listen! Where to start!? - Does anyone know what’s actually in a Hot Totti? - No one has ever not felt sick after being in a mosh pit at a pop punk concert all night. - Brian explains how to play Ice Golf - Pro tips for when you forget someone’s name who you certainly have met in the past - WMM...

Brian is picking fights on Facebook MKT Place, Speciation Sour IPA

February 19, 2020 21:04 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Another BONUS EPISODE!!!!! We have seen so many new people join the podcast! We almost doubled our listens last week and we are just too excited! In all transparency, this episode was recorded before our most recent episode. Does that make sense? Yikes. Was that even worth mentioning? This week we dive into an IPA Sour from Speciation Artisan Ales, right here in Comstock Park. Plus Brian shares his story about getting in fights about Mountain Bikes on facebook marketplace. We have all...

We bought a BILLBOARD! Old Nation's M43 Review

February 14, 2020 03:29 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Yup. It's exactly what it sounds like. For the next 3 days we have a digital billboard on US-131 Northbound, right next passed the White Caps. Why do I spend my money this way? Since this recording I have actually bought two versions! One is very dumb and just says Local Roots... yadda yadda yadda. The other? Just our faces. Why? Great question. Aside from me never paying off my student loans due to terrible life decisions, (like starting a podcast, and buying billboards) we also brea...

Have you seen these XFL team names? Rockford Brewing's Nutter Madness

February 11, 2020 02:47 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

No, we don't really want to fight 3rd graders. But we do wager an interesting thought experiment. Join us as Brian reminisces about if he could beat up the 7-year-old, yellow belted, version of himself and Larry dives into a conspiracy theory about the guy who stocks beer at the Rockford Meijer. Also, have you watched the XFL yet? What the actual heck is happening out there? Have you seen these logos? Have you seen how wild these names are? This week's beer is from Rockford Brewing! Brian ...

The best Super Bowl beers. Reviewing Saugatuck's Bonfire Brown

February 06, 2020 18:17 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

We want to hear from you! @localrootspod on instagram We want to know what beers we should review, and where we should check out! Send in anything you want on our instagram page! Welcome back! What a doozie! The boys are back from the weekend ski trip. Brian is a little under the weather, and Larry is still a little hungover. Pod-in through the pain! This week Brian and Larry review Bonfire Brown from Saugatuck Brewing Company. Plus, what's your goto beer during the big game? The Sup...

Planning the perfect ski trip. Hop Slam 2020 Review

January 31, 2020 02:42 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

This week's beer is Bell's Hop Slam. Thanks for listening! The boys dive into our plans for choosing the perfect winter get-away. What's your favorite ski hill in Michigan? Brian and Larry break down their favorite place to gather the whole squad for some beers and some ski and snowboard adventure. Interested in suggesting a beer for us to review? Want to criticize how bad the podcast is? All inquires can be sent through our instagram @localrootspod Cheers! --- Support this podcast...

Is a graham cracker really a cookie? Battle of the U of M beers.

January 28, 2020 04:22 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Is a graham cracker a cookie or a cracker? After we crack this nearly unsolvable conundrum, it's time to dissect two U of M inspired beers. Big Lake's Haze and Blue. Their potently blueberry flavored Hazy NEIPA and North Peak's Hail APA. A Light , maybe even too light pale ale. Who is going to win the beer to beer showdown? Will we solve if a graham cracker is actually a cookie, or not? It's almost worth listening to find out!!! CHEERS! We hope to see you soon! Feel free to DM u...

Is Bell's Light Hearted Ale any good? Welcome to the podcast.

January 28, 2020 04:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Welcome to Local Roots Podcast. Thank you so much for listening! This episodes break down the origin of Local Roots, we introduce a little about your hosts, Brian Davis and Larry Lynch, and we review the long awaited Light Hearted Ale from Bell's Brewery. We are excited to bring you great new episodes all about our snowboarding, mountain biking, beer reviews, and more of our favorite things about Michigan. Thank you for hanging in with us as we work out all the kinks. We just added in a...

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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