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Listen | Share | Subscribe. Behind every great beer, band, or show is a story. Round Guys Radio Network hosts three shows: Art of the Brewery - Hosted by Bill McGeeney, a show dedicated on the engaging work and overlap of art in the brewing industry; The Tonal Shift - Learn all you need to know about phenomenal up and coming artists! Show hosted by Steive William Johnson; and Inside the Brewery - Our longest running show, discussing pertinent topics of brewery life and the brewing industry. Show hosted by Bill McGeeney. Follow us at Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio or join our mailing list to be updated on cool happenings and upcoming shows at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR. read less
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Inside the Brewery: Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Jan 17 2022
Inside the Brewery: Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
One of the unique constraints the Covid pandemic placed on society during 2020 drew from society’s ability to protect the underserved, most notably the homeless and poor living often unseen in our region. Long community focused, Lou Farrell devised an innovative and simple solution to reduce food insecurity during the pandemic lockdown. He began delivering peanut butter and jelly sandwiches downtown!The brilliance of a peanut butter and jelly campaign to feed the hungry pulls in part from Farrell’s previous work helping the needy. Peanut butter, as we all know, can be quite a sturdy protein, less temperamental to many temperature challenges you’d have with other proteins and fats. In addition, jelly provides a pleasant sugar for homeless individuals, whom, due to the nature of being on the streets, can burn through these calories quite fast. Sandwiches need not be sophisticated works of culinary art. Instead, Farrell requests that people use simple white bread to appeal to all palates, left whole – not cut. Creamy peanut butter must be double layered, followed by a simple coating of grape jelly. Wrap the sandwiches in a clear plastic ziplock bag. Stack the completed sandwiches into a box and drive them to a drop off point. From that point on, it’s Farrell’s job! Farrell picks up the food items and delivers them around to three different food bank / drop off areas. Join Round Guys Radio Network's Inside the Brewery Podcast host, Bill McGeeney as he explores all there is to know about the Bread Drop Campaign. Learn more about this podcast episode by going to https://roundguysbrewery.com/round-guys-podcast/rgr/inside-the-brewery-peanut-butter-jelly-time/.Licensing:All Sound Effects from Zapslat.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/strumblingLicense code: LBMQDZVPSQSVBGMWMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/tres-frenchLicense code: HJYVW2KLOYMIOCS2Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: JQJPQWAIAGZQHLJ2Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/aspireLicense code: I6J56OOVJFCLA3SDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/beirutLicense code: DC1ZLDJ5XCKPSOSDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/all-stars-showLicense code: YTDM0ZR6W6MWMDPQMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-isLicense code: HQMFBOYVELHSTNIMMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribeLicense code: RA1EGR2YQUNOKVNCSupport the show (http://RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR)Support the Show.
Inside the Brewery: A Mead Barrel Adventure!
Jun 22 2021
Inside the Brewery: A Mead Barrel Adventure!
It’s 2020 and the world has been flipped upside down due to a dangerous pandemic that ravaged older members of society. For many, the lockdown gave us pause to reflect on what really mattered in life. For Round Guys Brewing Company founder, Scott Rudich, it gave him ideas!Scott always wanted to have a strong barrel aging program, however, time commitments largely pulled his attention away until then. Pagan Poetry in its first incarnation featured a quad aged in a tasty white wine barrel. Inside the Brewery host, Bill McGeeney, recalls the delicate pear and apple notes that weaved silky waves into the plum and dark fruit quad base beer. A truly magical moment for any fan of beer to behold!In 2020, Round Guys Brewing Company found themselves straddled with an uncertain production schedule and an uncertain consumption market. The team brewed a high abv Scottish wee-heavy style beer called Iron Tusk. Iron Tusk became a perfect candidate for aging in a barrel. However, it wasn’t going to be just any barrel!At the same time, Adam Crockett of Upper Reach Meadery, continued to forge ground breaking meads, bending mead making to its most creative limits, without gimmicks or strange adjuncts. His focus was on perfecting the craft, redefining the mead market similar to how craft beer took the reigns from light lagers and distributed flavor and enjoyment back to the masses!Rudich and Crockett teamed up, whereby Round Guys Brewing Company would purchase barrels for aging this already tasty Iron Tusk! In this episode, you’ll be taken on a master class of barrel and mead making by two true professionals in their field.  Round Guys Radio Network’s Inside the Brewery is one of three shows on the Round Guys Radio Network. Please follow Round Guys Radio wherever you receive your podcasts (Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc) and sign up to our mailing list for new updates and stories at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR.Licensing:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: JQJPQWAIAGZQHLJ2Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/aspireLicense code: I6J56OOVJFCLA3SDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/beirutLicense code: DC1ZLDJ5XCKPSOSDMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/all-stars-showLicense code: YTDM0ZR6W6MWMDPQMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-isLicense code: HQMFBOYVELHSTNIMMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribeLicense code: RA1EGR2YQUNOKVNCSupport the Show.
Art of the Brewery: the Artist Philosopher
Feb 27 2021
Art of the Brewery: the Artist Philosopher
He doesn’t consider himself to be a philosopher, but we beg to differ. Listen and tell us we’re wrong!The artist philosopher, Dan Yowell, began creating intricate label art for Round Guys Brewing Company with a simple sketch. The sketch found its way onto the wall of the Round Guys Brewing Company kitchen, where it sat for a considerable amount of time. In 2020, Round Guys Brewing Company decided to revamp a legacy label for its Chronomancer Quad Ale. Finding a new design that successfully conveyed the idea of a “Chronomancer” became surprisingly difficult to source.  After exhausting all of his sources, Bill McGeeney put out a general call within the organization for ideas. Scott Rudich suggested to use that design that sat clear taped to a wall. Dan Yowell’s odd design, which to the layman resembles a mega-grub, became an instant fan favorite. People instantly found themselves attracted to the abstractness, imparting their own ideas and emotional attachment to something, that for all practical purposes, was a weird giant grub. Host Bill McGeeney takes you on a mission to learn about Yowell’s philosophy based inspiration for his art, along with how he binds craft beer and brilliant designs together in this Art of the Brewery podcast on the Round Guys Radio Network. Please follow Round Guys Radio wherever you receive your podcasts (Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc); also join us online at Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio and sign up to our mailing list for new updates and stories at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR. ________________________________ This episode uses creative commons music and sound effects with proper attribution as follows. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and rate/reviewing each episode. Attribution: Cali by Wataboi Failles Instrumental by HaTom Light Day Drum n Bass by TimMoor Reddit by Dreamheaven 1 First Step by TimMoorThis Place is Killing My Dreams by DreamhavenBackground Loop Rusty 02 by Zenman Link: https://pixabay.com/music/Support the Show.
Art of the Brewery: Growing Art with the Headway Art Collective
Feb 3 2021
Art of the Brewery: Growing Art with the Headway Art Collective
Two artists find themselves at a crossroads, eager to showcase their art. Shannon Vogel, utilizes the pour painting technique to create impressively real texture in her art, adding both depth and personality to each painting. Melinda Szczepanksi (melindaglassworks@gmail.com) indulges her deep love of stained glass, both rescuing and refurbishing old glass art to build into new custom glass designs.Both Vogel and Szczepanski became part of a new organization, the Headway Art Collective, established in 2018. It’s goal, as told by founder Erik Sacony, is to bring art to breweries, specifically harness the already apparent creative overlap between craft beer and local art. Headway Art Collective provides space for artists to grow and support each other, as a living breathing artist community in the Montgomery County, PA area. Host Bill McGeeney brings you the story of the Headway Art Collective, here on the Art of the Brewery, on the Round Guys Radio Network.  Round Guys Radio Network’s Art of the Brewery is one of three shows on the Round Guys Radio Network. Please follow Round Guys Radio wherever you receive your podcasts (Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc); also join us online at Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio and sign up to our mailing list for new updates and stories at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR.________________________________This episode uses creative commons music and sound effects with proper attribution as follows. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and rate/reviewing each episode.Attribution:Cali by WataboiFailles Instrumental by HaTomLight Day Drum n Bass by TimMoorReddit by Dreamheaven1 First Step by TimMoorLink: https://pixabay.com/music/Support the Show.
Inside the Brewery: A Tale of Two Seltzers
Sep 21 2020
Inside the Brewery: A Tale of Two Seltzers
Brothers Vivek and Vikram Nayar desired a change in pace from the world of finance. They moved to Philadelphia, contracted some brewing time and started up Two Robbers Hard Seltzer. Two Robbers Seltzer, coincidentally, caught the eye of Round Guys Brewing Company’s co-founder, Scott Rudich. Rudich, whom after a recent doctor’s visit decided to slow his beer drinking pace, stumbled upon Two Robbers at a distributor in Nazareth, PA. Two Robbers Hard Seltzer serves as impetus and aspiration for the new Round Guys Brewing Company hard seltzer brand, Gimme Seltzer. In this episode, hear the path both businesses took to brewing seltzer. On one side of the coin, two brothers fulfilled an entrepreneurial dream, on the other side, two coworkers searched for a solution to new health impediments that prevented from drinking beer.Round Guys Radio Network’s Inside the Brewery is one of three shows on the Round Guys Radio Network. Please follow Round Guys Radio wherever you receive your podcasts (Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc); also join us online at Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio and sign up to our mailing list for new updates and stories at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR.Sign up to learn more about Gimme Seltzer at GimmeSeltzer.com.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode uses creative commons music and sound effects with proper attribution as follows. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and rate/reviewing each episode.First and foremost, special thanks to Hambone Relay for allowing us to use their music in this episode. Learn more about Hambone Relay at https://www.hambonerelay.com/.Attribution:Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Surface Level by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseFurious Freak by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freakLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sax, Rock, and Roll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4324-sax-rock-and-rollLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound from Support the Show.
The Tonal Shift: Alyssa Garcia
Aug 17 2020
The Tonal Shift: Alyssa Garcia
The young, Philly based singer-songwriter, Alyssa Garcia, sings with a maturity not often found in people so young. Her award winning music brings an indie pop flare to thoughtfully written lyrics. Living by the mantra, “Music is the cure”, she strives to use her original music as an outlet of positivity and reliability. Garcia pens soulful tunes that tell her listeners a story.Garcia released several Eps including her latest, “Year One” and one full length album, “three little words.” Currently, two tracks on her album (“Loved Actually” and Better Life”) are featured in the film “Getting Grace” directed by Daniel Roebuck.Currently working on her second full length album, Garcia released her first sing “Running,” as can be heard throughout this episode of the Tonal Shift. Linda Perry’s “We Are Hear” series features “Running” on July 3rd, 2020. The Tonal Shift hosted by Steive Johnson, showcases local artists and talents you need to listen know about. The Tonal Shift is part of the Round Guys Radio network and can be found on all podcast platforms under ‘Round Guys Radio’ via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music and more.  Round Guys Brewing Company, based in Lansdale, PA, proudly presents all shows on Round Guys Radio and cannot be held accountable for views expressed, as words, views, and ideas shared on Round Guys Radio are that of their own hosts and guests. Sign up for the Round Guys Radio mailing list at RoundGuysBrewery.com/RGR and follow us at Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio.Artist Links:Artist Website: alyssaggarcia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaggarcia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyssaggarciaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mggarcia11/featuredSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/alyssagarciamusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YxXW3PVu4tTtOKIGCOgin?si=IfJssfRPRxyQD6m9ea7d1QSupport the Show.
Inside the Brewery: Black is Beautiful
Jul 24 2020
Inside the Brewery: Black is Beautiful
Black is Beautiful, a name borrowed from a prior time and a movement celebrating pride and bringing awareness to continued disparities and police violence against people of color. Marcus Baskerville, co-founder of Weathered Souls Brewing Company, found himself brewing more than just a beer. He started a new movement, the Black is Beautiful fundraising effort to not only bring awareness to police brutality but to open people’s eyes to the lingering, sometimes more subtle, racism that surrounds us daily.I debated releasing this episode until I built the full show, which when initially planned would be a show focusing on this beer’s impact in Lansdale. For now, that’s on the backburner. Instead, I decided to get to know Baskerville. We hear his story to beer and how one missed protest drove him to build a movement. Round Guys Radio's Inside the Brewery is presented by Round Guys Brewing Company. This episode features host Bill McGeeney interviewing Marcus Baskerville. Follow this show on Apple Podcast, Google Play, and Sticher. Learn more about Round Guys Radio by following of Facebook.com/RoundGuysRadio. Find this episode and more, order beer and food at RoundGuysBrewery.com. This episode uses creative commons music and sound effects with proper attribution as follows. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and rate/reviewing each episode. First and foremost, special thanks to Hambone Relay for allowing us to use their music in this episode. Learn more about Hambone Relay at https://www.hambonerelay.com/. Attribution: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Surface Level by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sax, Rock, and Roll by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4324-sax-rock-and-roll License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound from Zapsplat.comSupport the Show.
Art of the Brewery: Bumblebee Wheat
May 3 2020
Art of the Brewery: Bumblebee Wheat
Most Round Guys Brewing Company consumers are aware of Bumblebee Wheat Ale, the beer. however, many may be surprised to learn that the beer actually derives from a concept laid out months in a comicbook featuring the 'story' history of how the beer was invented. Currently, the Stereotytans are running a coloring contest where you can actually win a 4 pack of Bumblebee Wheat Ale. For the first time you can read the full story of Bumblebee Wheat at our website, RoundGuysBrewery.com/stereotytans.Host Bill McGeeney sits down with Philadelphia based artist James Comey to discuss the Stereotytans' Bumblebee Wheat comic book, and their adherence to visual storytelling. This episode features the song, Bumblebee Weed. Round Guys Radio is hosted by Round Guys Brewing Company. Learn more about Round Guys Brewing Company by visiting their website at RoundGuysBrewery.com or their Facebook page. Like Round Guys Radio via Facebook. Find this episode and more at RoundGuysBrewery.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Please be sure to leave a rating and review! This episode uses creative commons music and sound effects with proper attribution as follows. Attribution:Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Furious Freak by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freakLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sax, Rock, and Roll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4324-sax-rock-and-rollLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound from Zapsplat.comSupport the Show.
Music Mashtun: Working in the Studios of Greats with Andross
Jan 23 2020
Music Mashtun: Working in the Studios of Greats with Andross
Round Guys Radio welcomed Andross for a special podcast and performance. Round Guys Radio is hosted by Bill McGeeney, and produced by Mamata Tharima. Learn more about Round Guys Radio by listening wherever podcasts are found, or going to RoundGuysBrewery.com. Performances recorded at UndergroundLansdale.com.--------------Andross appeared on Round Guys Radio’s Music Mashtun episode this January. The show recorded in October prior to their upcoming performance at the Glenside Ale House's Acoustic Corner in Glenside, PA on 1/25/20 and the Underground by Round Guys Brewing Company in Lansdale, PA on 1/26/20 with Cold Climb It, Bloom, For Lack of a Term.Thoughtful post-punk band with titles infused with cultural nostalgia from literature and video games, band members include guitarist and vocalist Tim Balch, guitarist and backing vocalist Chris Waters, bassist Drew Grahn, and drummer Tom Brucker. More than just pop-punk, Andross simply put is a band of smart individuals steeped in at times, surprisingly thoughtful rock. Lyrics occasionally lean political, including the song Pinko paying homage to Green Day's American Idiot. Song titles include allusions to literature, such as "Caligula Deleted Scene" and "the Great Panjandrum" alluding to the wall breaching explosive device of the same name."There's so much music, how do I stand out? People will be very narrow in their approach of songwriting." One way is through the use of creative videos, including the recently released video for "Arms Race" in July of 2019. And the polished release of The Great Panjandrum video in late 2018. The band also found solace in recording with legends.At the LumberYard studio in Hammonton, NJ, a studio project by renown front-men, Ace Enders (The Early November) and Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard), Brucker recounts being molded into a stronger drummer by the former Man Overboard front man. During Arms Race, charged with competing ideas, they reaffirmed the original conclusion Find out more about Andross via Facebook and Andross's Bandcamp page. Be our Facebook Friend. Support the showSupport the Show.
Music Masthun, Jesse Gimbel Builds Alluring Music.
Nov 25 2019
Music Masthun, Jesse Gimbel Builds Alluring Music.
Round Guys Radio welcomed Jesse Gimbel and his highly talented but not named band for a special podcast and performance. Round Guys Radio is hosted by Bill McGeeney, and produced by Mamata Tharima. Learn more about Round Guys Radio by listening wherever podcasts are found, or going to RoundGuysBrewery.com. Performances recorded at UndergroundLansdale.com.--------------Jesse Gimbel appeared on Round Guys Radio’s Music Mashtun episode this November. The show recorded in October prior to Gimbel’s performance at the Underground by Round Guys Brewing Company in Lansdale, PA on 11/22/19 with My Familiar and Pulling Daisies.Best described as modern folk with mixtures with catchy pop-rock sounds, the band plays an eclectic sound driven by members Andy Williams (drummer), Robbie Simmons (bass), and Bianca Cevoli (keys). Gimbel maintains a notable regional name thanks in part due to the band’s impressive onstage presence but also from his very theatrical, diy approach to marketing. Gimbel describes building from scratch a scene where he drove a car into a lake for the ‘Move or Move On’ video.In the current environment, Gimbel feels it’s best to build innovate, catchy tracks over albums, which accordingly should narrate a complete musical story. To this end, the band focuses on building individual tracks specifically to deliver impressive stand alone sounds. In addition to making unique, folky music, Gimbel runs a basement studio where notable performers such as Victor Traps and Ryan Tennis have recorded. The Jesse Gimbel experience doesn’t solely derive from one man. It is an all hands on deck collaboration. Singer and keys, Bianca Cevoli maintains a longstanding college founded music related relationship with Gimbel. A lifelong guitarist, Cevoli, only took up keys as a serious endeavor after receiving the call to join Gimbel for his new project. She describes her role as multi-instrumental involving both keys and percussion, depending on the moment and the song. Meanwhile, bassist Simmons joined the band after responding to a post by Gimbel in need of a bass player for a gig on the self described world’s hottest day.Find out more about Jesse Gimbel via Facebook, JesseGimbel.com, and Jessie Gimbel’s bandcamp page. Also, be sure to check out his youtube site, where you can find special retooled versions of his songs listed as “Field Trips.” Support the Show.