News & Brews
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNews & Brews is a current events comedy podcast. Each week, long time best friends Rachael and Lisa review delicious beverages and cover a handful of current events and top news stories. Both natives of the Pacific Northwest, but raised in vastly different families, Rachael and Lisa offer commentary from each of their unique perspectives with humility and humor.
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Episodes
October 2, 2021: “Butterscotch Log”
October 03, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBRachael and Lisa are back to discuss pervy political dumb dumbs, R. Kelly finally going to prison, Alex Jones getting some well deserved Karma, exciting news in addiction recovery, and the case of a local missing woman, Mary Johnson. Plus, brew review #2 of Poppi Prebiotic Sodas. NEWS: Matt Gaetz https://www.thedailybeast.com/joel-greenberg-letter-written-for-roger-stone-says-matt-gaetz-paid-for-sex-with-minor Sandy Hook Lawsuits https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alex-jones-loses-third-sandy...
July 21, 2021: “Car in a Bag of Rice"
July 22, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 81.4 MBRachael and Lisa are BACK!!! They talk about their time off, Rachael's obsession with her airline seatmate, male athletes in banana hammocks, upsetting racial slurs, cars in pools, and more. Plus, part one of two reviews for Poppi sodas. NEWS: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/21/alabama-councilman-faces-calls-his-resignation-after-saying-n-word/8040148002/ https://www.npr.org/2021/05/21/998536881/a-black-woman-says-she-had-to-hide-her-race-to-get-a-fair-home-appraisal htt...
March 28, 2021: “Idaho! Florida of the North!”
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBRachael and Lisa sit down to talk vaccine side effects, a Nazi douche who is also a federal employee, Lawyer Cat, an idiot dad, and more! Plus a review of Goldthread tonics, and “Bears in the News”! NEWS: Vice Doc https://www.sho.com/vice https://twitter.com/VICENews/status/1375165447314800640?s=20 Nazi Douche https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/hitler-mustache-green-beret-capitol-riot/2021/03/23/c66b1d8e-8c1c-11eb-a730-1b4ed9656258_story.html https://www.businessinsider...
March 7, 2021: “Snap Pea Garnish”
March 09, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB“Reunited and it feels so good!” After another long break thanks to COVID and family emergencies, Rachael and Lisa are back, with more Insurrection arrests, culture shock, and a NXIVM update. Plus, Lisa gets a sweet surprise, a dramatic brew review, and a”Bears in the News!” segment. NEWS: Insurrection News https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/25/capitol-richard-michetti-girlfriend-moron/ https://thehill.com/homenews/news/541979-trump-white-house-official-tied-to-proud-boys-befo...
January 23rd: "Isolation Fatigue"
January 27, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 89.1 MBRachael and Lisa have a long chat about the current lockdown, the January 6th insurrection, censorship, and current COVID-19 vaccine roll outs. Plus, a rather unsuccessful brew review thanks to toothpaste and Rachael's fear of ginger.
October 21st: “Poor Big Bertha”
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 95.3 MBRachael gives a history lesson, Lisa educates on drug addiction, and we all hear the horrifying story of Big Bertha. Plus, a new flavor of Shaka Tea gets a positive review, and a deep dive into cults. NEWS: Totally Under Control https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/10/totally-under-control-essential-pandemic-documentary/616729/ Purdue & Oxy https://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926126877/purdue-pharma-reaches-8b-opioid-deal-with-justice-department-over-oxycontin-sale https://www.bbc....
September 26th: “Throwing Bread”
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBRachael and Lisa reconnect after a month. They talk about “positive” COVID news, horrific deaths at a veterans’ home, bears who don’t want bread, and animal heroes. Plus, Lisa hears a fairy tale and the ladies have an amazing brew review! NEWS: Missouri Governor https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/09/25/917072057/missouri-governor-and-wife-to-host-fall-festival-days-after-covid-diagnosis Deaths at Veterans' Home https://abcnews.go.com/US/leaders-holyoke-soldiers-hom...
August 21st: “Backup Seasoning Salt”
September 02, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MBRachael has a head injury, the ladies talk about pickles, paper towels, Steve Bannon indicted, Trump required to release his taxes, Golden State Killer is sentenced, and “Bear in the News!” Plus, the ladies review Steaz iced tea and bond over the bizarre seasoning salt habits of their families. NEWS: Paper Towels https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-arent-there-enough-paper-towels-11598020793 Bannon https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904502224/crowdsourced-border-wall-donors-unsettled-by-fraud...
July 31st: “Nobody Gets The Elephant Right”
August 02, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 95.2 MBThis week, Rachael and Lisa discuss the Boston Bombers death sentence being overturned, corruption in the time of COVID, and Trump's potential for tyranny. Also, Rachael goes on a history rant and the ladies aren’t sure if they’re going crazy or if the country has just collectively lost its mind. Plus, a review of a yummy local lemonade. (Keep listening past the Outro for a short bonus clip!) NEWS: Boston https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boston-bombings-appeal-idUSKCN24W2XN Corruption ht...
July 22nd: “The Gaslighting Game”
July 24, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBRachael and Lisa return, again (seriously, when will they get it together?) and talk about Rachael’s disgusting childhood foot issues, updates on the tragic death of Harry Dunn, predatory dating dudes, civil unrest, and the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, a review of Teatulia Tea Soda™ and Bears in the News! NEWS: Federal Troops https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/22/donald-trump-federal-officers-police-surge-chicago?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 Harry Dunn https://www.bbc.com/news/uk...
July 22: “The Gaslighting Game”
July 24, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBRachael and Lisa return, again (seriously, when will they get it together?) and talk about Rachael’s disgusting childhood foot issues, updates on the tragic death of Harry Dunn, predatory dating dudes, civil unrest, and the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, a review of Teatulia Tea Soda™ and Bears in the News! NEWS: Federal Troops https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/22/donald-trump-federal-officers-police-surge-chicago?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 Harry Dunn https://www.bbc.com/news/uk...
June 20th: First World White Girl Problems
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 91.9 MBAfter 3 1/2 months of quarantine, the ladies are back! Rachael and Lisa rehash what they have been up to during COVID-19, have an unsuccessful brew review, and get real about their white privilege. Roots of White Supremacy https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/sep/08/european-racism-africa-slavery https://notevenpast.org/did-race-and-racism-exist-in-the-middle-ages/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_and_the_Age_of_Discovery Three cases that seemed to spark the recent...
June 20th: "First World White Girl Problems"
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 91.9 MBAfter 3 1/2 months of quarantine, the ladies are back! Rachael and Lisa rehash what they have been up to during COVID-19, have an unsuccessful brew review, and get real about their white privilege. Roots of White Supremacy https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/sep/08/european-racism-africa-slavery https://notevenpast.org/did-race-and-racism-exist-in-the-middle-ages/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_and_the_Age_of_Discovery Three cases that seemed to spark the recent...
March 1st: "Blarnery Bus"
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 88 MBIt’s Predators and Pandemic week folks! Buckle up as Rachael and Lisa talk about the recent flu outbreak and the impending incarceration of Harvey Weinstein. Plus, Bears in the News! NEWS: Into The Wild Rescue https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/24/us/italian-hikers-into-the-wild-bus-trnd/index.html The Pervert Trials https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bill-cosby-s-publicist-calls-weinstein-verdict-sad-day-judicial-n1142451 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-people-harvey-weins...
February 16th: "Shower Robot"
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 90.9 MBThis week, the ladies discuss their shower struggles, advances in DNA evidence (but not hover-boards?), CoronaVirus, the Justice Department, Soviet conspiracies, and Turkey Calling. Plus, Snoqualmie Brewery Root beer and the weekly recommendations. Brews http://fallsbrew.com/Root_Beer News Exonerated Texas Man https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-man-close-exoneration-after-computer-algorithm-leads-new-suspect-n1124946 Trump = Justice Department? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-c...
Season 2: February 16 "Shower Robot"
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 90.9 MBThis week, the ladies discuss their shower struggles, advances in DNA evidence (but not hover-boards?), CoronaVirus, the Justice Department, Soviet conspiracies, and Turkey Calling. Plus, Snoqualmie Brewery Root beer and the weekly recommendations. Brews http://fallsbrew.com/Root_Beer News Exonerated Texas Man https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-man-close-exoneration-after-computer-algorithm-leads-new-suspect-n1124946 Trump = Justice Department? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-c...
Season 2 Episode 1: “Microwaved Spider”
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBRecorded on January 19th, 2019 Welcome to Season 2! Since the real news was too stressful and causing anxiety, the ladies instead talk about funny animals in the news and feel good stories that are warming their hearts. Listen in as Rachael and Lisa talk googly eyed husky, baby koalas, a tiny rhino who survived impossible odds, body confidence, and Bears in the News! Brews: Cascade Ice Ginger Lime Sparkling Water https://www.cascadeicewater.com/flavors.html Sauk Farms Apple and White G...
January 19th: “Microwaved Spider”
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBRecorded on January 19th, 2019 Welcome to Season 2! Since the real news was too stressful and causing anxiety, the ladies instead talk about funny animals in the news and feel good stories that are warming their hearts. Listen in as Rachael and Lisa talk googly eyed husky, baby koalas, a tiny rhino who survived impossible odds, body confidence, and Bears in the News! Brews: Cascade Ice Ginger Lime Sparkling Water https://www.cascadeicewater.com/flavors.html Sauk Farms Apple and White G...
Episode 22: December 13th “Cocaine Santa”
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBPart 3 of 3 Recorded on December 13th, 2019 In the final installment of our three part special, Rachael and Kelly FINALLY get to the news. They cover the mind boggling bonuses given out by a real estate firm, the Democratic candidates, the current impeachment saga, and the Columbia vs. Wal-mart Christmas sweater controversy. Plus, Rachael beats a dead horse with her impassioned love of term limits. To hear the Brew review, listen to Episode 20 “Breakfast Beer” News: Bonuses https://www....
Episode 21: December 13th "OK Boomer"
December 29, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBPart 2 of 3 Recorded December 13, 2019 With Lisa out of town for the Holidays, Rachael sat down with her good friend Kelly to review Rogue Brewery's Season Santa Beer & Snoqualmie Brewery's Mailbox Peak IPA. (Brew's review in Episode 20 "Breakfast Beer") Part 2, Rachael and Kelly talk about bonding through running, cults, and Trump vs. Greta. Plus their thoughts on the phrase "OK Boomer." Brews: https://www.rogue.com/beers/santa-s-private-reserve-2019 http://fallsbrew.com/mailbox-peak-ha...
Episode 20: December 13th: “Breakfast Beer“
December 28, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBPart 1 of 3 Recorded on December 13th, 2019 With Lisa out of town for the Holidays, Rachael sat down with her good friend Kelly to review Rogue Brewery's Season Santa Beer & Snoqualmie Brewery's Mailbox Peak IPA. Plus, the ladies reminisce about their childhood trauma and question their parenting in the modern age. Plus, 80's jeans vs sweatpants! Brews: Rouge https://www.rogue.com/beers/santa-s-private-reserve-2019 Snoqualmie http://fallsbrew.com/mailbox-peak-hazy-ipa/
Episode 19: December 6th: “Herpes is Forever“
December 09, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, the ladies have an unsuccessful brew review along with updates on Harry Dunn’s killer, the vaping lung disease, and R. Kelly’s latest criminal charges. Also, Lisa shares the inspiring program run by San Antonio’s Crisis Cops and Rachael breaks down the plots of some terrible Christmas movies. Plus, Bears in the News! News: Update - Anne Sacoolas, the Diplomat’s Wife https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-diplomat-s-wife-involved-fatal-u-k-crash-n1065616 Crisis Cops https://www...
Episode 18: November 3rd “Distracting Skin“
November 07, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBGoodbye October! The ladies took a break from recording for most of last month but they’re back and talk rouge drones, accountants who can’t talk to women face-to-face, why hiring a hitman on Instagram is a bad idea, and the case of missing American, Billy Reilly. Plus, Bears in the News! News: Drones https://weather.com/news/news/2019-11-02-drones-grounded-firefighting-aircraft-maria-fire https://www.npr.org/2019/11/02/775705225/most-california-fires-over-70-contained-as-ventura-firefig...
Episode 17: October 6th “Fat Bear Week”
October 08, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis week the ladies have updates on the vaping illness story and R. Kelly’s jail woes. Plus, Lisa fills us in on the White House Whistle-blower drama and Rachael recounts the tragic death of Harry Dunn, killed by an American Diplomat’s wife in the UK. Plus an exciting “Bears in the News!” News Vaping Illness Update https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/10/03/766997708/cdc-intensifies-warnings-about-vaping-illness-as-cases-top-1-000 R. Kelly Update https://www.iheart.com/conte...
Episode 15: September 2nd “Technical Difficulties“
October 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBSummer Break is over! After nearly a month off from recording, the ladies return with a traumatizing personal experience for Lisa, scary health news concerning vaping, and talk about race issues. PLUS many, many technical difficulties on the part of Rachael who failed to record TWO of our FOUR news stories. Dammit Rachael! Welcome back. News https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/health/vaping-marijuana-ecigarettes-sickness.html https://nypost.com/2019/08/30/utah-teen-left-in-coma-after-deve...
Episode 16: September 8th “Meth Santa”
October 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBDespite Rachael claiming it is March 8th, this episode was actually recorded on September 8th. The ladies discuss the recent devastation due to Hurricane Dorian, Trump’s “Sharpie-gate”, the Stanford Rape Victim coming forward, child marriage in the US, and the recent cases of wrongful deaths in private mental health hospitals. Also, a vaping illness update, why Idaho is like North Florida, and Lisa is scared of a beverage label. News Hurricane News https://www.npr.org/2019/09/03/757139724...
Episode 14: August 5th “Coaster Money"
August 11, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBAfter another brief summer break, the ladies are back with an Al-Can Highway murder update, more charges for R Kelly, and a super creep prison escape attempt. Plus, some pretty controversial thoughts on Drake and also the recent gun violence...and more bears in the news (Stop feeding the Bears! Reviewed this week, Live Soda Ginger & Lemon Lime Brews: https://livesoda.com/ News: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/john-oliver-mass-shootings-donald-trump https://www.outsideonline...
Episode 13: July 21st: “Travels With His Dad”
July 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis week the ladies have an R.Kelly update, a public safety announcement, and some great news for the environment and endangered species conservation. Plus, Lisa exposes the tip of the iceberg of a massive problem in Northern BC and Rachael recounts one of her more embarrassing stories. Brews: https://sippsparklingorganics.com/ News: R.Kelly https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/kelly-happy-solitary-confinement-1203299.html Heat Stroke https://people.com/sports/mitch-petrus-di...
News Brief: Nation Ice Cream Day 2019
July 21, 2019 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBHappy National Ice Cream day! The ladies review four flavors from Lopez Island Creamery and Camano Island Coffee Roasters. http://lopezislandcreamery.com/ https://camanoislandcoffee.com/?usource=lc&lctid=107448
Episode 12: July 6th: “Murder Swan”
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week, the ladies review Health-ade Pink Lady Apple and Brew Dr. Spiced Apple kombuchas. Plus, despite a raging chest cold, Lisa talks killer birds and Rachael has a #KimOhNo update. Also, another enraging rape in the news and Rachael starts freaking out about earthquakes. Brews: Health-ade Kombucha - Pink Lady Apple https://health-ade.com/ Brew Dr. Kombucha - Spiced Apple https://www.brewdrkombucha.com/ News: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/dog-attacked-and-killed...
Episode 11: June 29th "KimOhNo Dragon"
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBFreshly showered and jacked up on veggie juice, Rachael rages about the recent exposure of the illicit culture found in the club scene of the Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea; Lisa gives us a NXIVM Trial update; and details into how Kim Kardashian West has now offended an entire culture and not just Rachael's brain. Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48702763 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/nyregion/nxivm-trial-raniere...
Episode 10: June 23rd “Island Hopping Bear”
June 25, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAfter a long week of End of Year school stuff, the ladies relax with a homemade cola, thanks to Tippleman’s Barrel Aged Cola Syrup, while Lisa talks politics and Rachael gets stressed out and talks bears. Also, Beaver Nuggets make a surprise appearance. Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown Sources: Trump threatens journalist https://deadline.com/2019/06/trump-threatens-time-magazine-journalist-with-prison-1202636699/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48696131 Full T...
Episode 9: True Crumbs "Chocolate Babka"
June 17, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIt's a True Crumbs edition of News & Brews! This week, Lisa is out being an adult and finishing up school finals, so Rachael sits down with her friend Shaina to review a chocolate babka from a local cafe and revisit a controversial hometown case: The Murder of Ashley Jones. This episode took a lot of research, but left us with more questions. Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown The Crumbs: Chocolate Babka from The Baked Cafe https://www.thebakedcafe.com/ News: Resources f...
Episode 8: June 9th “Big Aspartame”
June 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBThe ladies recount their romantic weekend getaway and Rachael shares her weekly veggie juice recipe. We learn how Big Pharma’s received some big karma and some good news concerning homelessness. Lisa gives us some alternative facts on Chernobyl and world history. Plus...giraffe birth control and an incredible Washington high school grad! Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown News: https://www.npr.org/2019/06/05/730173846/opioid-maker-insys-admits-to-bribing-doctors-agrees-to-p...
Episode 7: May 31st “NOT the purple pill”
June 04, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis week, the ladies delve into the pyramid scheme, sex cult (yup, you read that right), NXIVM (nex-ee-um) whose leader--the supposed “self-help guru”Keith Raniere--is currently on trial for sex trafficking. Also, the ladies get a bit personal with their own experience in a cult like church. Completely unrelated, but perhaps fitting, Rachael drinks a Rainier Beer tall boy, and the ladies review Boylan Root Beer Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown Brews: https://www.boylanbottl...
Episode 6: May 18th "A Grumpy Cat Tribute"
May 21, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBAfter a two week hiatus, the ladies return to discuss the most pressing and upsetting current event: the tragic and sudden death of Grumpy Cat. Since Grumpy Cat (aka Tardar Sauce) was truly Rachael's spirit animal, the ladies discuss their long and storied histories with cats. Also reviewed, a Cola with probiotics and an Elder-flower Lemonade RIP Grumpy Cat Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music By: LoeDown Brews: https://livesoda.com/products/live-probiotic-soda https://cawstonpress.com/...
Episode 5: April 28, 2019 “Unnamed Parrot”
May 02, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBThis week, the ladies try Bedford’s Diet Ginger Beer and tackle the tough subjects of recent terrorist attacks and child abuse. Also in this episode, the Seattle crane accident, rouge roomba, and one silent and sneaky lookout. Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music by: LoeDown Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/28/world/san-diego-synagogue-christchurch-mosque-sri-lanka-church/index.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/seattle-construction-crane-collapses-on-six-cars-killing-four https://ww...
Episode 4: True Crumbs “Cinnamon Babka”
April 23, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBIn the first installment of our special segment “True Crumbs”, Rachael and Lisa eat a cinnamon babka and discuss the 47 year old cold case of the brutal rape and murder of Jody Loomis. Jody Loomis was just 20 years old in 1972 when she was raped and murdered by an unknown attacker. Her case went unsolved for 47 years, until DNA evidence linked through a genealogy resource revealed her killer’s identity. Music by: LoeDown Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Sources: Q13 Fox News https://q13f...
Episode 3: April 13 "Teeny Tiny Honey Bear"
April 17, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBThis week, the ladies review Shrub Farms drink mixes and talk about Joe Biden spreading "hug culture", new drugs, and Julian Assange being gross. Plus, Rachael reveals an embarrassing childhood fashion choice and Lisa gets a gift. Produced by: Donovan Baldwin Music by: LoeDown Products: https://www.mauishrubfarm.com/ https://fever-tree.com/en_US Sources: https://www.wsj.com/ https://www.npr.org/ https://www.bbc.com/news https://www.vox.com/
Episode 2: March 29 "Extra Dirty Dikini"
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBAnd, take two... After recording the intro and Rachael's first story, the ladies realized that they actually hadn't pressed "record." Crack team of professional journalists! This week, the ladies review sparkling water by Limitless and talk the Boeing 737 MAX safety scandal and tragic crashes associated; the Madeline McCann case; and leggings that are just too sexy for Mass! Next week we will be using our new sound equipment and promise to record on the first take. Cheers! Music by: LoeD...
Episode 1: March 24th "Chad Dimples"
March 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBEpisode 1: March 24th, 2019 - The News & Brews crew picked a big week to drop the first episode. This week we talk about the Mueller Report being submitted to AG Barr, the R. Kelly Scandal, forced hugging, Aidy Bryant's new show, and an adorable crochet kid. Brew Reviewed: Iggy's Kombucha from Bainbridge Island, WA News Sources: NPR.org, Vox, and Teen Vouge Music by: LoeDown