Episode 11

Episode #11: The Festival

Original Recording Performed: June 30, 2015

Podcast released: August 7, 2015

Synopsis:  Zach takes the crew to a beer festival where they offer up samples of “Mystery Beer.” Blake goes for a trip into the woods. Mary and Katy discuss Hemingway. Bent Paddle Brewing Co. starts asking questions and the Mayor steps up to the plate.

Special Guests: Karen & Bryon Tonnis and Colin & Laura Mullen of Bent Paddle, Mayor Don Ness.

Why Bent Paddle is IN: Have beer, can make vegan stress-relieving beer, expert at leftover repurposing.

Songs: Written by: Blake Thomas and Mary Fox
 * 1) "White Freightliner Blues" by Townes Van Zandt, vocals by Blake and Mary
 * 2) "I Don't Want Your Heart, I Want Your Liver" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake et al.
 * 3) ["I had to go see a man named Jones/he keeps the money in the back room"] by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 4) ["Every night is the same old thing...""Little white lies and the big blue eyes"] by Blake Thomas, vocals by Mary
 * 5) "Matt Ladish Is On Fire" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 6) "Sittin' on top of the World" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all

Cast: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Bennet, Katy Helbacka, Zach Stofer, Ryan Nelson, Robert Lee, Lane Prekker

Recorded and Mixed by: Nick Gosen

Edited by Nick Gosen, Blake Thomas

Bits & Recurring Guest Characters Firsts and Lasts
 * High Five! (x2)
 * Little Angie
 * Slap!
 * Montage (time passing at the beer tent)
 * Steve and Jamie
 * Montage (Steve and jamie drinking at Bent Paddle)
 * Brewin' Through It
 * Book Club ("For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway)
 * Second/Third Un-bleeped F-bomb? (Little Angie, Caterpillar)