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Beyond My Day Job

Beyond My Day Job

By Lonnie Miller

A fun and inquisitive podcast about high-effort hobbies. Life's far more interesting when we do what we love. Subscribe now...you deserve the best quirkiness possible.

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Beyond My Day JobOct 28, 2018

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It’s Women, Not Men, Who’ve Brewed Throughout Most of History

It’s Women, Not Men, Who’ve Brewed Throughout Most of History

Tara Nurin is a beer journalist who writes about beer economics and business. Her latest book is “A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse” and it spotlights the massive role of women in the history of beer. We hear Tara’s path to researching, writing and promoting her findings with this book. A fun discussion for all!
#womeninbeer #taranurin #pinkbootssociety #terifahrendorf #forbes #NPR #diversity #femalebrewers

Jan 23, 202221:08

Bombshell Beer Company - 100% Female Owned

Bombshell Beer Company - 100% Female Owned

North Carolina’s first all female-owned microbrewery tells a great story of how they made it happen. Co-Owner, Michelle Miniutti, shares all about helping start up Bombshell Beer Company. It’s a true insider’s view of running a hyper-local taproom that’s growing in a crowded market.

@lowesfoods #beer-den #hollysprings #beerbusiness #northcarolina

Jan 16, 202248:26

Home Brewing Yoda

Home Brewing Yoda

Brew beer, you will! Veteran home brewer John Huber breaks down the art and science of making your own personal batch of beer. Listen-in for an educational and gorgeous journey! It's all part of our dedicated season to the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries. #mash #boil #falsebottom #malting #hops #wort #CO2 #Guinness

Jan 06, 202258:25

The U.S. Craft Beer Market Explained

The U.S. Craft Beer Market Explained

Bart Watson, Chief Economist from the Brewers Association, simplifies and explains the U.S. craft beer market. Bart covers the size of the craft beer market, the impact of COVID, geo-hot spots, popular consumer trends and global shifts influencing the U.S. beer market. #beereconomics #craftbeertrends #bartwatson #brewersassociation #beerCOVID #craftbeersales

Dec 29, 202140:59

Financial Brewer Health

Financial Brewer Health

Staying financially healthy in the craft beer business is part of the game. CPA and financial advisor, Maria Pearman, shares what brewers need to consider to compete for the long-haul. We’ll draw from her book "Small Brewery Finance: Accounting Principles & Planning for the Craft Brewer". Stay profitable, my friends. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.

Dec 01, 202129:08

Gritty Creativity - Right Brain Brewery

Gritty Creativity - Right Brain Brewery

Starting a brewery from scratch is no easy task and running one has its challenges. But with the love of beer and determination, it’s an absolute dream for many. Right Brain Brewery’s Founder and Owner, Russell Springsteen tells us why and how he entered the craft beer scene in Northern Michigan's Traverse City. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.

Oct 24, 202143:19

The Craft Beer Inquiries Season 5 Teaser

The Craft Beer Inquiries Season 5 Teaser

Beer business cometh in Season 5, aptly titled The Craft Beer Inquiries. Here’s a quick montage of the goodness to come. Brewers, economists, hop farmers, cicerones, enthusiasts, home brewers and more!

Sep 26, 202101:11

Meet The Mountain Man

Meet The Mountain Man

Being part of the “14-er” club is hard, risky and rewarding work. Aaron Bowles tells tall, but true tales of his summits on 14,000+ foot mountain tops.

Oct 15, 202042:35

Beer vs Wine

Beer vs Wine

Why we prefer wine vs beer — a brief montage of answers to critical questions behind this age-old debate.

Aug 23, 202015:23

Come Fly with Me

Come Fly with Me

He’s a 2020 graduate ... he’s a Mazda enthusiast ... he’s a PILOT! Garrett White explains the ups and downs of learning to fly a plane.

Aug 03, 202046:32

My COVID Wedding Plans

My COVID Wedding Plans

What’s it like to plan a wedding during a global pandemic? Hire Nadia. She’ll walk you through it.

Jul 19, 202033:28

A Musical Martini Surprise

A Musical Martini Surprise

Sometimes long forgotten texts come back bigger and brighter. A beginner’s guitar riff gets pro treatment. A little harp+synthesizer+drums+guitar.

Jun 27, 202005:21

Black Diamond Dad

Black Diamond Dad

Ski racer “Rad Brad” jumps on board with his buddy to coach high schoolers and his daughters how to master the slopes.

Jun 27, 202042:05

TRAILER Black Diamond Dad

TRAILER Black Diamond Dad

“Rad” Brad Smith tells all of his ski racing hey day while coming full circle to coach his two daughters. 🎿

Jun 26, 202001:11

TRAILER We bought a lighthouse!

TRAILER We bought a lighthouse!

Dan Oginsky’s story of buying a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan

Jun 20, 202000:45

We bought a lighthouse!

We bought a lighthouse!

Family & friends successfully win the auction for a lighthouse in Lake Michigan (USA). Now what? Dan Oginsky’s story about the restoration project of a lifetime. northmanitoulightkeepers.org #puremichigan

Jun 16, 202001:00:57

Kids in the Garden

Kids in the Garden

Gardening is both rewarding and tough work. But what’s a public school teacher doing in the dirt with her students? The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter and her quest to get kids to appreciate why gardening is more than it appears.

Jun 01, 202022:26

Kids in the Garden - Trailer

Kids in the Garden - Trailer

The hilarity of Rosheen Hunter, a public school teacher, as she attempts to teach life to her students through gardening.

May 30, 202000:49

An Elmore LeoNERD

An Elmore LeoNERD

The American novelist Elmore Leonard brings together two sons and their dad to nerd out on his movies and books.

May 23, 202042:18

From Paris to Detroit: A Car Lover’s Dream

From Paris to Detroit: A Car Lover’s Dream

What drives a man to bring his family from France to the Motor City in Michigan? The four-wheeled beast of course!
#detroit #france #cars #food #automotive

May 16, 202054:55

December 29, 2019

December 29, 2019

Dec 29, 201900:47

Boys Night Out 🏀

Boys Night Out 🏀

Brief episode - beginning with the end of an NBA basketball game with my two sons.

Dec 28, 201907:60

Nineteen and her part-time job

Nineteen and her part-time job

Hannah's zeal for the wild and crazy insurance industry. Look out world - here she comes!

Dec 15, 201917:58

Nature Calls

Nature Calls

Frogs, frogs and more frogs

Jul 26, 201904:25

Moving to the South

Moving to the South

Reactions to moving from Michigan to North Carolina. My family and friends speak their mind.

Here's a cool, interactive U.S. migration map you might find fun to view.

Jul 14, 201931:24

Atlantic Winds

Atlantic Winds

Chit chat from a windy North Carolina pier.

Mar 27, 201902:51

Coach Cam - Part II

Coach Cam - Part II

We revisit Coach Cam after his winning basketball season of leading a scrappy pack of 5th-6th grade boys to victory.

Mar 16, 201914:44

Coach Cam - Part I

Coach Cam - Part I

Coaching 5th & 6th graders the art of Hoops. An early season status check with my son the coach.

Jan 19, 201912:47

Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain

What's behind "MacGyvering" (look up MacGuyver if you don't know) this podcast? We'll break it down for you.

Jan 01, 201919:22

Mr. Grinch

Mr. Grinch

A Christmas fav ... with some new hardware.

Dec 26, 201804:06

Lacrosse Nation

Lacrosse Nation

Men's lacrosse spawns new opportunities after college for this young man. Hear how a new side-business is starting up for him.

Nov 22, 201836:31

The Flying Photographer

The Flying Photographer

There's no hiding when you're the law enforcement's eye in the sky. But what happens when that watchful talent shifts to a new kind of target?

Nov 19, 201835:27

Chicken Shawarma & Dearborn

Chicken Shawarma & Dearborn

John Huber offers a fun fact in response to an earlier episode.

Nov 09, 201800:57

Tech-Spawned Art

Tech-Spawned Art

Tech music birthed from an ambitious educator who uses software & hardware to explore & inspire.

Oct 28, 201831:22

Runnin' & Hummin'

Runnin' & Hummin'

The mega-plans of two young ladies as they prepare for their first half-marathon.

Oct 17, 201822:18

Kayak Sights & Sounds

Kayak Sights & Sounds

Quick ride with nature on a quiet river.

Jul 07, 201805:58

Old Cars Cometh

Old Cars Cometh

Crazy chaos for an engineer repairing an old Caddy & Mercedes-Benz.

Jul 05, 201819:20

So You Want to Write a Book?

So You Want to Write a Book?

A successful entrepreneur draws on his character, career and the interesting people he's met to fuel his publishing journey. Listen to John Bailey's story!

Apr 18, 201818:10

Robots for Good

Robots for Good

Geek out as an ex-Army Captain brings us into the world of competitive high school robotics leagues. Goodness all the way around in this one!

Mar 18, 201801:11:21

Becoming a Beer Snob

Becoming a Beer Snob

To the beer connoisseur who takes pride in creating their own batch, there's nothing more satisfying than a home brewed beverage. Join us as we hear from one creative engineer's quest to brew the best. In his basement.

Mar 12, 201836:56

The Foodie

The Foodie

How Diane's (aka "DeathBed") passion for fine food, talented chefs and culinary treats drove her to start a wildly successful blog. Join us to hear the ups and downs from the author of DeathbedFood.com.

Mar 11, 201801:01:43

The Symphony

The Symphony

Paula's story about playing in her local symphony. Music to your ears!

Mar 05, 201831:17

I wanna' be a guitar hero!

I wanna' be a guitar hero!

One mild-mannered guy's story of making the plunge to live out his dream: play the guitar in a band. And some.

Feb 19, 201820:37