Episodes

  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #36: Seasons wrap-up and preview of Champions Final

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #36: Seasons wrap-up and preview of Champions Final
    May 27 2022
    And so the European seasons come to an end. This episode we will talk about these seasons, winners, overachievers, stand outs, old horses, etc. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Spanish Media treatment of Mbappe staying in PSG. Winner of this weeks 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: New Coefficient rules for qualifying for UEFA Champions League in 24/25 season. Beer of episode: Sun King Pachanga Mexican-Style Lager, 4.2%, 24 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Beer of episode: Goose Island 312 Lemonade Shandy, 4.2%; Chicago, IL. Bourbon of episode: Rowan’s Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 50.05% (100.1 proof); Bardstown, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #35: Ghost River Brewery part 2

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #35: Ghost River Brewery part 2
    May 23 2022
    First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    59 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #34: Ghost River Brewery part 1

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #34: Ghost River Brewery part 1
    May 20 2022
    First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #33: Champions Leagues, Man City new transfer, & ROAD TRIP!!!

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #33: Champions Leagues, Man City new transfer, & ROAD TRIP!!!
    May 13 2022
    UEFA Women Champions League final is set between current holders Barcelona and powerhouse Lyon. For the Men's side Liverpool will face Real Madrid to best league in UEFA In CONCACAF the Seattle Sounders won the MLSs' first Champions League title by defeating a Liga MX team… unfortunately it was Pumas. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Chile Football Federation for their quest to go to the World Cup in Qatar by making a case against an Ecuadorian player. Winner of this week 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: Manchester United and their terrible defeat away at the AMEX to Brighton and Hove Albion by 4-0 and automatically disqualify for Champions League next year. We are closing the episode with the breaking news that Erling Håaland is officially transferring to Manchester City. We talk about what this means for the league and other leagues. Beer of episode: Founders Centennial IPA, 7.2%, 65 IBU; Grand Rapids, MI. Beer of episode: Founders All Day IPA, 4.7%, 42 IBU; Grand Rapids, MI. Bourbon of episode: Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, 45% (90 proof); Louisville, KY. Bourbon of episode: Michter’s Straight Bourbon, 45.7% (91.4 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #32: UEFA and CONCACAF Champions Leagues

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #32: UEFA and CONCACAF Champions Leagues
    Apr 29 2022
    UEFA Champions League semi final has now completed the first leg. For the neutrals the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid games was very fun to watch and excited to see how the game goes with the 4-3 City lead to Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. On the other side, Liverpool won 2-0 at home against a very tactical Villareal. Fixture moves to Spain for the return leg CONCACAF Champion League final is upon us. A recurrent showdown between MLS and Liga MX. Host Jaime forever team, Pumas, is fighting for the conference title, while Seattle wants to be the first MLS team to win this title. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: CONCACAF for their decision to make their Champions League Final a two leg tie. Winner of this week 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: Bruno Fernandez penalty missed in the Arsenal vs. Manchester United game https://youtu.be/80cmqGUiqFA Finally the episode reviews the Semi Finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League were two French Teams, Lyon and PSG, play against each other; and Germany and Spain playing on the other side. Leg one of the All French Semi gave Lyon a home win 3-2 against PSG with the series closing at Paris’ Parc des Princes. On the other side Barcelona hosted German giant Wolfsburg at another record breaking Camp Now, where the hosts won 5-1. Series moves to Germany. Beer of episode: Goose Island Brewing IPA, 5.9%, 55 IBU; Chicago, IL Beer of episode: Guinness Draught, 4.2%; Dublin, Ireland Beer of episode: Guinness Harp Lager, 4.5%; Dublin, Ireland Bourbon of episode: Rabbit Hole Derringer Sherry Cask Bourbon, 46.5% (93 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #31: Qatar 2022 World Cup group draw, and Champions League quarter finals

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #31: Qatar 2022 World Cup group draw, and Champions League quarter finals
    Apr 8 2022
    And we are ready, sort-of, for Qatar 2022 World Cup in November-December. Groups have been set, teams now know when/where/who they are playing in the first 3 matches and how the single elimination bracket looks like. Bracket for World Cup can be found here: https://worldsoccertalk.com/images/WC2022_Bracket.pdf Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Edouard Mendy. GK for Chelsea for his mental fart in the game against Real Madrid for the leg one of the Champs League quarter finals. https://youtu.be/ztaAdWjNZ_E?t=37 Finally the episode reviews the first leg of the Quarter Finals of the Champions League were some team did great (Liverpool and Real Madrid), while others were very VERY poor (Atletico) Beer of episode: Goose Island Brewing IPA, 5.9%, 55 IBU; Chicago, IL Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Bourbon of episode: Rabbit Hole Derringer Sherry Cask Bourbon, 46.5% (93 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #30: Teams going to World Cup, US & Mexico games, Women’s World Record

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #30: Teams going to World Cup, US & Mexico games, Women’s World Record
    Apr 1 2022
    Finally we have an almost full list of the World Cup bound Teams for Qatar 2022 World Cup Finals. We dig into our area (CONCACAF) qualifiers and dive into the team that have qualified; and the teams that are fighting for the last 3 tickets. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Russian Football Federation. They are fighting FIFA and taking their case to the Sports Tribunal to dispute the reasons why they were eliminated from being able to qualify for Qatar 2022. Finally we praise the great achievements of the women game. This past Wednesday the world witness the game between Barcelona vs Real Madrid Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final return fixture at Camp Nou. Full match on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt8PQnePq8M Beer of episode: Chilly Water Brewing Dark Side of the Munich, 6.1%, 35 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #29: World Cup Qualifiers upsets and Clasico

    As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #29: World Cup Qualifiers upsets and Clasico
    Mar 25 2022
    And so we reach the last qualifying date for CONMEBOL, CONCAF and playoffs for last 3 spots of UEFA that will yield 8 more spots, and the 2 half-tickets. In AFC, CAF and OFC will have the remaining spots that makes the full pack. We anticipate that next episode we will be able to. We tip our hat to Aloysius Paulus Maria “Louis” Van Gaal for his remarks about the Qatar World Cup and saying what we are all thinking. See comments here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/van-gaal-world-cup-qatar-26524053 Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Security in the Everton vs Newcastle game where a protester zip tie himself to the post…. by the neck. Check the full story here: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1582425/Everton-Newcastle-delayed-protestor-attached-to-goal-Premier-League-news Finally we dive into El Classico between Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in La Liga. Beer of episode: Daredevil Lift Off, 7.2%, 72 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Beer of episode: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, 6.7%, 35 IBU; Chico, CA Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media
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    1 hr and 22 mins