EP. 23 - Black is Beautiful

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In this week's episode, I am joined by Cinque Brathwaite, the son/nephew of the true Black is Beautiful movement founders of the 60s. He discusses how his father Elombe Brath and uncle Kwame Brathwaite formed AJASS (African Jazz Art Society & Studio ) and The Grandassa Models to break barriers to showcase the natural beauty of black women, a movement that went beyond America's standard of beauty but reached international traction as well.

Kwame Brathwaite one of the founders of AJASS & The Grandassa Models along with his brother Elombe Brath, lead to the Black is Beautiful movement.

Kwame Brathwaite one of the founders of AJASS & The Grandassa Models along with his brother Elombe Brath, lead to the Black is Beautiful movement.

EP. 21 - Black Calder Brewing

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In this episode, I chatted up with Terry Rostic, one of the founding owners of Black Calder Brewing. He shares how he and his business partner Jamaal Ewing came together as strangers over the love of craft beer to launch Michigan's first black-owned brewery.

Terry Rostic & Jamaal Ewing, Founders of Black Calder Brewing

Terry Rostic & Jamaal Ewing, Founders of Black Calder Brewing

EP. 20 - Black Women Own Breweries Too

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In this episode, I had the honor of speaking to two amazing women in the beer industry. Not only do they brew beer but they own their own breweries. Briana Brake of Space Way Brewing in Rocky Mount, NC and Alisa Bowens- Mercado of Rhythm Brewing in Connecticut. We discuss their paths and their passions that lead them into this male dominated industry.

EP. 17 - The Mental Health of Black Men

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In this episode I am joined by Gary Crawford, we talk about Harlem and SpaceWay Brewing and then dive into the importance of black women not dismissing the mental health of black men.  

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Guest: Gary Crawford

Guest: Gary Crawford

EP. 16 - Don't Be A Dick

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It's a damn shame in this day in age we have to train adults to have common sense. Too many stories of women being sexually harassed in breweries. Don't Be A DIck Just Because You Have One. I said what I said. ... Tune in as I drink beer and talk shit.

Black Business Picks:

Reagan Sanai

Vanguard Karate Club

We Do Dope $h!t

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EP. 14 - Just a Drunk Follow Up

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This week, Nik of Chicago Beer Pass/Chicago Beer Geeks and I follow up with Goose Island's BCS line up after drinking through it for 4 days. I may or may not be highly intoxicated on this show, either way (I totally am).

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Afro.Beer.Chick on some drunk shit

Afro.Beer.Chick on some drunk shit

EP. 13 - The Goose is Loose

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In this week's episode, Nik White and I discuss Goose Island's Media Night. We were able to taste all seven of the 2020 BCS line up that will drop on Black Friday. We run down our thoughts on each one as well as discuss Revolution Brewing's Deep Woods Series Drop.  

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Goose Island’s Anniversary and Birthday BCS

Goose Island’s Anniversary and Birthday BCS

EP. 12 - Beer & Marriage

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In this week's episode Nik White of Chicago Beer Geeks/ Chicago Beer Pass and I discuss marriage and beer while having a beer. Our 11-year history has been quite a run both in our relationship and the beer industry. 

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Nik & Chalonda wedding day August 25, 2017

Nik & Chalonda wedding day August 25, 2017

EP. 11 - Say What's Up To The SYNDICATE!

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In this week's episode, I was able to catch up with just a few of my Syndicate family members, Elle Rhodes of Brewing Change Collab, Brandon Montgomery of Black Beer Travelers and Chon Harvey. We chat it up about current beer topics and other hot topics, reflect on memories of meeting each other at Fresh Fest 2019 for the first time. 

Sending love to the other missing members:
Phil, James, Mickey, Eugenia, Ashley, Eric and Ralph

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Pictured Left to Right: Brandon Montgomery (Black Beer Travelers), Chon Harvey, Elle Rhodes (Brewing Change Collab)

Pictured Left to Right:

Brandon Montgomery (Black Beer Travelers), Chon Harvey, Elle Rhodes (Brewing Change Collab)

Black Girl Magic with BlackBeerChick & Kinky Sudz

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In this POWERFUL episode of This Chick Talks Beer, I have the pleasure of chatting it up with BlackBeerChick and Kinky Sudz, we discuss the craft beer industry from a black woman's perspective and dive into the mental health of black women and the importance of it. 

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Chat with Philly Mack from Mack Brewing Co.

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Philly Mack - Mack Brewing Co.

Philly Mack - Mack Brewing Co.

On this week's episode I chat it up with Philly Mack from Mack Brewing, he gives me the low down on his craft beer journey path and some insight into Mack Brewing.  

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(I apologize for the sound quality, we had some technical difficulties, I assure you it is still worth a listen. )

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WTF is Going On???

The industry has been taking some hits lately with some serious unfortunate situations happening in the background. This week Nik White of Chicago Beer Pass / Chicago Beer Geeks discuss WTF is really going on.

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Update: Due to COVID 19, the #IAmCraftbeer meetup in Milwaukee for Sunday, March 15th, has been postponed for a later date.