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Pops on Hops

137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

A podcast where we listen to some pops, drink a little hops, and Abigail Hummel gets to hang out with her pop, Barry Hummel!

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#14: Bar’n Sider (Paul Simon and Barn Door Ciderworks)

September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Darby “Momma Darbs” Sider discuss Graceland by Paul Simon and sample Rusty Coat, Yardbird, Pasture Pippin, and Straight Up from Barn Door Ciderworks in Fairview, North Carolina. Barry’s high school literature teacher introduced him to Richard Cory and I Am a Rock by Simon & Garfunkel. The intended Simon & Garfunkel reunion, Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon, was a commercial flop. Hear us speculate as to why the UF Fightin' Gator Marching Band frequently pla...

#13: Where’d Your Civility Go? (The Mowgli’s and Civil Society Brewing)

September 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Where’d Your Weekend Go? by The Mowgli’s and sample Juice, Tricked Out Golf Cart, and Weapon of Choice from Civil Society Brewing in Jupiter, Florida. Abigail’s favorite song of all time: San Francisco by The Mowgli’s Alone Sometimes by The Mowgli’s has a similar vibe to Growing Pains by COIN. Up next… Graceland by Paul Simon Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website |...

Where’d Your Civility Go? (The Mowgli’s and Civil Society Brewing)

September 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Where’d Your Weekend Go? by The Mowgli’s and sample Juice, Tricked Out Golf Cart, and Weapon of Choice from Civil Society Brewing in Jupiter, Florida. Abigail’s favorite song of all time: San Francisco by The Mowgli’s Alone Sometimes by The Mowgli’s has a similar vibe to Growing Pains by COIN. Up next… Graceland by Paul Simon Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website |...

#12: Funkatta Buddhatta (The Police and Funky Buddha)

August 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Zenyatta Mondatta by The Police and sample Passionfruit Sour Meringue, Chardonnay Barrel Aged Undefeated Saison, Huzzah! Irish Chocolate Stout, and Hoptagon Double Hazy IPA from Funky Buddha in Oakland Park, Florida. Salute Your Solution by The Raconteurs Reprises in The Police and Sting lyrics: Voices Inside My Head (Zenyatta Mondatta) > Too Much Information (Ghost in the Machine) Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (Ghost in the Machine) > O My God (Synchroni...

Funkatta Buddhatta (The Police and Funky Buddha)

August 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Zenyatta Mondatta by The Police and sample Passionfruit Sour Meringue, Chardonnay Barrel Aged Undefeated Saison, Huzzah! Irish Chocolate Stout, and Hoptagon Double Hazy IPA from Funky Buddha in Oakland Park, Florida. Salute Your Solution by The Raconteurs Reprises in The Police and Sting lyrics: Voices Inside My Head (Zenyatta Mondatta) > Too Much Information (Ghost in the Machine) Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (Ghost in the Machine) > O My God (Synchroni...

#11: Pods from a Gose Town (Trampled by Turtles and Hourglass Brewing)

August 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Songs from a Ghost Town by Trampled by Turtles and sample a flight of four beers (Cantaloupe Gose, NOM NOM Blueberry Cobbler, Gingerbread Sour, and Enamel Eater) from Hourglass Brewing in Longwood, Florida. Palomino by Trampled by Turtles Up next… Zenyatta Mondatta by The Police Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website | Email us --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Pods from a Gose Town (Trampled by Turtles and Hourglass Brewing)

August 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Songs from a Ghost Town by Trampled by Turtles and sample a flight of four beers (Cantaloupe Gose, NOM NOM Blueberry Cobbler, Gingerbread Sour, and Enamel Eater) from Hourglass Brewing in Longwood, Florida. Palomino by Trampled by Turtles Up next… Zenyatta Mondatta by The Police Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website | Email us

#10: Drinking as Usual (Men at Work and Oviedo Brewing Company)

July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Business as Usual by Men at Work and sample a flight of four beers (Melon Mambo NE IPA, Yeah, But Is It Hazy?, Red Bug Red, and Moon Raven) from Oviedo Brewing Company in Oviedo, Florida. Follow Colin Hay on Instagram and/or Facebook, or better still, check out Men at Work Mondays and hear the backstory on several Men at Work tracks discussed during this podcast. Read more about Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree by Marion Sinclair and the copyright dispute with ...

Drinking as Usual (Men at Work and Oviedo Brewing Company)

July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Business as Usual by Men at Work and sample a flight of four beers (Melon Mambo NE IPA, Yeah, But Is It Hazy?, Red Bug Red, and Moon Raven) from Oviedo Brewing Company in Oviedo, Florida. Follow Colin Hay on Instagram and/or Facebook, or better still, check out Men at Work Mondays and hear the backstory on several Men at Work tracks discussed during this podcast. Read more about Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree by Marion Sinclair and the copyright dispute with ...

Magnitides and Magnitudes (Tides of Man and First Magnitude Brewing Company)

July 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Matt Marder discuss Young and Courageous by Tides of Man and sample three beers (Square Lager, Once Bitten Twice Chai, and Invasive Species) from First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. Tides of Man’s first two full-length albums (before the departure of their vocalist) are Empire Theory and Dreamhouse. We sampled Salamanders and Worms on the podcast. Barry liberated a truth: the first album that he bought as a teenager was Jaws (Music Fro...

#9: Magnitides and Magnitudes (Tides of Man and First Magnitude Brewing Company)

July 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Matt Marder discuss Young and Courageous by Tides of Man and sample three beers (Square Lager, Once Bitten Twice Chai, and Invasive Species) from First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. Tides of Man’s first two full-length albums (before the departure of their vocalist) are Empire Theory and Dreamhouse. We sampled Salamanders and Worms on the podcast. Barry liberated a truth: the first album that he bought as a teenager was Jaws (Music Fro...

Racing Due South (Jukebox the Ghost and Due South Brewing Company)

June 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Off to the Races by Jukebox the Ghost and sample a flight of four beers (Very Vanilla Caramel Cream Ale, Midnight Marauder, Mexican Standoff, and Ghost Ship) from Due South Brewing Company in Boynton Beach, Florida. Many thanks to Joe Latona, taproom coordinator of Due South Brewing Company, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Due South Brewing Company on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Synchronicity I...

#8: Racing Due South (Jukebox the Ghost and Due South Brewing Company)

June 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Off to the Races by Jukebox the Ghost and sample a flight of four beers (Very Vanilla Caramel Cream Ale, Midnight Marauder, Mexican Standoff, and Ghost Ship) from Due South Brewing Company in Boynton Beach, Florida. Many thanks to Joe Latona, taproom coordinator of Due South Brewing Company, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Due South Brewing Company on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Synchronicity I...

Bonus #3: Atlantic City Meets the Beatles

June 18, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Beatles performed before 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 30, 1964. Among those in attendance were Barry's aunt, Carole Hummel, and family friends Carol "Cris" Crisafulli Johnson, Joan Bacon, and Marie Falzone. Despite the fact that Barry has been a huge Beatles fan since high school, he finally found out about this while discussing our recent Tripping Walruses episode with his aunt! The night before the concert, they stayed at the Lafayette Mot...

Bonus: Atlantic City Meets the Beatles

June 18, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Beatles performed before 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 30, 1964. Among those in attendance were Barry's aunt, Carole Hummel, and family friends Carol "Cris" Crisafulli Johnson, Joan Bacon, and Marie Falzone. Despite the fact that Barry has been a huge Beatles fan since high school, he finally found out about this while discussing our recent Tripping Walruses episode with his aunt! The night before the concert, they stayed at the Lafayette Mot...

Tripping Walruses (The Beatles and Tripping Animals Brewing)

June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles and sample a flight of four beers (Hound of Hades, Rudy Red Grapefruit Tartlets, Ever Haze, and Bandido) from Tripping Animals Brewing in Doral, Florida. Many thanks to Ignacio Montenegro, owner and CMO of Tripping Animals Brewing, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Tripping Animals Brewing on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and see their fantastic can art on their we...

#7: Tripping Walruses (The Beatles and Tripping Animals Brewing)

June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles and sample a flight of four beers (Hound of Hades, Rudy Red Grapefruit Tartlets, Ever Haze, and Bandido) from Tripping Animals Brewing in Doral, Florida. Many thanks to Ignacio Montenegro, owner and CMO of Tripping Animals Brewing, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Tripping Animals Brewing on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and see their fantastic can art on their we...

Bonus: A Dozen Updates (The Procession Reunion Special)

June 04, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In one of the greatest twists of our fledgling podcast, members of The Procession (Paul Zawacki, John Schreffler Jr., and Greg Jong) joined Barry and Abigail for a reunion interview to set the record straight after all of the wild speculation from the last episode, “Musique Marécageuse.” The interview covers the origin story of the band, their ill-fated tour, their amicable break-up, their current projects, and most importantly, some possible future plans! Paul, John, and Greg covered a lo...

Bonus #2: A Dozen Updates (The Procession Reunion Special)

June 04, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In one of the greatest twists of our fledgling podcast, members of The Procession (Paul Zawacki, John Schreffler Jr., and Greg Jong) joined Barry and Abigail for a reunion interview to set the record straight after all of the wild speculation from the last episode, “Musique Marécageuse.” The interview covers the origin story of the band, their ill-fated tour, their amicable break-up, their current projects, and most importantly, some possible future plans! Paul, John, and Greg covered a lo...

#6: Musique Marécageuse (The Procession and Swamp Head Brewery)

May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Musique Magnifique by The Procession and sample three beers (Low Tide, Petal Power, and Hop Stuff) from Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville, Florida. J. Paul Zawacki, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a clinical instructor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. John F. Schreffler Jr. appeared as himself on an episode of The Punisher. Greg Jong works in custom music composition, sound branding and songwriting. Up next…...

Musique Marécageuse (The Procession and Swamp Head Brewery)

May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Musique Magnifique by The Procession and sample three beers (Low Tide, Petal Power, and Hop Stuff) from Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville, Florida. J. Paul Zawacki, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a clinical instructor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. John F. Schreffler Jr. appeared as himself on an episode of The Punisher. Greg Jong works in custom music composition, sound branding and songwriting. Up next…...

Bonus: R(ank).E.M. (R.E.M. and Royal Palm Brewing Company)

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This podcast was the result of a long discussion during the pandemic. There was a lot of talk, but no action. So, Barry bought the basic gear required to record a simple podcast, and wrapped it up for Abigail for Christmas in 2020. During that holiday break, Barry and Abigail put the equipment together to test it, and recorded a brief sample podcast to see if they thought it was worth pushing forward. Today, as a bonus episode, we are going to share that original recording! Barry and Abiga...

Bonus #1: R(ank).E.M. (R.E.M. and Royal Palm Brewing Company)

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This podcast was the result of a long discussion during the pandemic. There was a lot of talk, but no action. So, Barry bought the basic gear required to record a simple podcast, and wrapped it up for Abigail for Christmas in 2020. During that holiday break, Barry and Abigail put the equipment together to test it, and recorded a brief sample podcast to see if they thought it was worth pushing forward. Today, as a bonus episode, we are going to share that original recording! Barry and Abiga...

Dark Beer on the Edge of Town (Bruce Springsteen and Blackadder Brewing Company)

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen and sample a flight of four beers (The Jerkmaker, James’ Brown, Date Night 2021, and A Bit of a Thickie) from Blackadder Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. Bruce appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week! Tired of heading to the factory everyday? Check out 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton and (Meet the) Flintstones by Bruce Springstone. Check out Abigail’s favorite Springsteen album, Magic, and...

#5: Dark Beers on the Edge of Town (Bruce Springsteen and Blackadder Brewing Company)

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen and sample a flight of four beers (The Jerkmaker, James’ Brown, Date Night 2021, and A Bit of a Thickie) from Blackadder Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. Bruce appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week! Tired of heading to the factory everyday? Check out 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton and (Meet the) Flintstones by Bruce Springstone. Check out Abigail’s favorite Springsteen album, Magic, and...

#5: Dark Beer on the Edge of Town (Bruce Springsteen and Blackadder Brewing Company)

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen and sample a flight of four beers (The Jerkmaker, James’ Brown, Date Night 2021, and A Bit of a Thickie) from Blackadder Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. Bruce appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week! Tired of heading to the factory everyday? Check out 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton and (Meet the) Flintstones by Bruce Springstone. Check out Abigail’s favorite Springsteen album, Magic, and...

The Fizzy Hops (The Happy Fits and Tuckahoe Brewing Company)

April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Concentrate by The Happy Fits and sample three beers (Pineapple Piff, Conflicted Emotions, and Vibrant) from Tuckahoe Brewing Company in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Check out the official videos for Achey Bones and Grow Back. Watch 2CELLOS rock Welcome to the Jungle, just because you need to see it! Up next… Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Inst...

#4: The Fizzy Hops (The Happy Fits and Tuckahoe Brewing Company)

April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Concentrate by The Happy Fits and sample three beers (Pineapple Piff, Conflicted Emotions, and Vibrant) from Tuckahoe Brewing Company in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Check out the official videos for Achey Bones and Grow Back. Watch 2CELLOS rock Welcome to the Jungle, just because you need to see it! Up next… Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! Facebook | Inst...

#3: (Helen) Wheels Down the Shore (Paul McCartney and Wings and Garden State Beer Company)

April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Band on the Run by Paul McCartney and Wings and sample a flight of four beers (Cream of the Crop, Blue Jersey, Nor’easter, and Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout) from Garden State Beer Company in Galloway, New Jersey. Many thanks to the owners and staff of Garden State Beer Company, including Bryan and Jen Saul, Adam Curnow, Carisa Stairs, and Chad Roberts, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Garden State Beer ...

(Helen) Wheels Down the Shore (Paul McCartney and Wings and Garden State Beer Company)

April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Band on the Run by Paul McCartney and Wings and sample a flight of four beers (Cream of the Crop, Blue Jersey, Nor’easter, and Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout) from Garden State Beer Company in Galloway, New Jersey. Many thanks to the owners and staff of Garden State Beer Company, including Bryan and Jen Saul, Adam Curnow, Carisa Stairs, and Chad Roberts, for speaking with us and for allowing us to invade the taproom for an afternoon! You can follow Garden State Beer ...

Our Episode 2 (HAIM and Sailfish Brewing Company)

April 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Days Are Gone by HAIM and sample three seasonal beers (Passing Lane, Jolly Jingle Juice, and Pineapple Man) from Sailfish Brewing Company in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Steps by HAIM Lights of Home by U2 My Lights of Home 5 (mashup of the studio versions My Song 5 by HAIM and Lights of Home by U2, paired with video from live performances by HAIM and U2) HAIM - Summer Girl on Song Exploder Up next… Band on the Run by Paul McCartney and Wings Follow Barry or Abiga...

#2: Our Episode 2 (HAIM and Sailfish Brewing Company)

April 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Barry and Abigail discuss Days Are Gone by HAIM and sample three seasonal beers (Passing Lane, Jolly Jingle Juice, and Pineapple Man) from Sailfish Brewing Company in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Steps by HAIM Lights of Home by U2 My Lights of Home 5 (mashup of the studio versions My Song 5 by HAIM and Lights of Home by U2, paired with video from live performances by HAIM and U2) HAIM - Summer Girl on Song Exploder Up next… Band on the Run by Paul McCartney and Wings Follow Barry or Abiga...

#1b: Collapse Into the Catalog, Part 2 (R.E.M. and Odd Breed Wild Ales)

March 19, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

In part 2 of our pilot episode, Barry and Abigail speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the next six albums in R.E.M.’s catalog, based on a challenge from R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?, and taste Mahogany Tiger from Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, Florida. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! For the real music nerds among you, we have compiled full playlists for all of the albums and the three-track “sandwiches” we discussed:...

Collapse Into the Catalog, Part 2 (R.E.M. and Odd Breed Wild Ales)

March 19, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

In part 2 of our pilot episode, Barry and Abigail speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the next six albums in R.E.M.’s catalog, based on a challenge from R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?, and taste Mahogany Tiger from Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, Florida. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we’re drinking when we’re not on mic! For the real music nerds among you, we have compiled full playlists for all of the albums and the three-track “sandwiches” we discussed:...

#1a: Collapse Into the Catalog, Part 1 (R.E.M. and Odd Breed Wild Ales)

March 05, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

In part 1 of our pilot episode, Barry and Abigail speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first six albums in R.E.M.’s catalog, based on a challenge from R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?, and taste Embla from Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, Florida. For the real music nerds among you, we have compiled full playlists for all of the albums and the three-track “sandwiches” we discussed: Collapse Into the (Full) Catalog - Barry’s Picks Collapse Into the (Full) Catalog - Abigail...

Collapse Into the Catalog, Part 1 (R.E.M. and Odd Breed Wild Ales)

March 05, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

In part 1 of our pilot episode, Barry and Abigail speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first six albums in R.E.M.’s catalog, based on a challenge from R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?, and taste Embla from Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, Florida. For the real music nerds among you, we have compiled full playlists for all of the albums and the three-track “sandwiches” we discussed: Collapse Into the (Full) Catalog - Barry’s Picks Collapse Into the (Full) Catalog - Abigail...

Trailer

February 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MB

Welcome to the Pops on Hops Podcast, where we listen to some pops, drink a little hops, and Abigail Hummel gets to hang out with her pop, Barry Hummel! Each episode, one of us will bring a musical assignment to the table, and the other will bring a selection of beers from a craft brewery of their choice. Our goal is to discover new or old music that we love that we may have missed out on due to the generational divide between us, all while sharing some delicious craft beer along the way. Ou...

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