The Brew Buds: Recent Episodes
Travis Trotter
Today the Buds embark on a new chapter. It has been our honor and privelige to bring you all the stories and laughs over these 8 years. Hope you enjoy our look back and our look ahead. Thank you all for your support and we hope to see you at a taproom near you!!! CHEERS!!!!
Today the Buds bring you our 8th anniversary show. Thank you all for the support over these years. Hope everyone enjoys this show!!! Shoutout to Richard and Bucky for being the best fans ever!!!
Tonight the Buds welcome back our old friend Charlie!!! We go over the year that was 2022 and what all is going on where Charlie is. Don't forget to look for us on Facebook and Instagram! Merry Brewsmas and Happy Brew Year!!!!!
Today the Buds try some brews from NC to TX! Grab your favorite brew and join us as we take on this journey. Also some announcements are in this episode! Cheers!!!
Today the Buds try out some beers another friend gave us to try. Have fun with this one and be sure to welcome Jimmy to the show!!!
Today the boys say a fond farewell to one of the Buds. Although bittersweet we wish our buddy well in all his new adventures and he is going to be back on the show when he can. We try some tasty beverages from the good folks at RJ Rockers in Spartanburg SC. Thank you for the continued support!!! CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds had a plan for a quick 30 min episode, but of course we got to talking and had a lot of samples to enjoy! Hope you all enjoy this episode. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!!!
CHEERS!!
Tonight the Buds try a lot of Brews! Join us as we delve into them and let you know the info you didn't ask for! Plus we try something else from The Aging Room. CHEERS!!!!
Today the Buds celebrate our 6th Anniversary. Join us as we blow it out and sample more beers than we have ever done in one show!! Have a great week!!
CHEERS!!!!
Hello all! Thank you for all your support over the past years. We couldn't do this without our listeners and supporters. This is a brand new episode I promise. Today the Buds try some really cool brews that we are excited to bring you. Hope you all enjoy!!!!
CHEERS!!
So, I (Big T) am sorry it's been a while. But we are back!!! I can't remember what we drank but trust me it's going to be a good show!!!
CHEERS!!
Tonight the boys go a little off the rails and return to our roots and go looooonnnnggg!! Sorry bout that. But it is a great show with stories, great beers and our new segment The Aging Room. So sit back, relax and enjoy!
Cheers!!!!
Tonight Big T and DK welcome the new member of the show, CB is in the house and we have a new segment called the Aging Room. Raise a pint and CHEERS!!!!
Back again in the Brew saddle! The boys bring you 4 new beers to taste and enjoy during the next phase, whatever that is. So get out and enjoy life and don't forget your mask. CHEERS!!
For your quarantine entertainment, we present our VIRUS show!! Today the buds are joined by our old pal Charlie. We sample some gift beers from our bud Mike (who is a first responder) that he brought us from across the pond a while back. We are also joined by one of the owners of our favorite place Four Saints Brewing to discuss the effect on local breweries. Stay safe out there and wash yo hands!!
Today the Buds do something we never thought we would. We sample a couple of Non-Alcoholic brews! Check out the episode to see what we think. Oh and we try a few real beers too. Hope you all have a great day or night!!! CHEERS!!!!!!
Today the Buds are joined by our friend Charlie!! It's our 5th anniversary and he brought some great samples to the table. His Cicerone expertise really shines on this episode. It's been 5 years since we started this little podcast that could, and we THANK YOU for being on this ride with us. Join along as we recap and raise a glass to more great brews in the future!!! CHEERS!!!!
The weather has turned chilly, so the Buds did what they do, celebrate, STOUT AND PORTER DAY!!!! Our annual tradition brought out some good stuff. Hope you guys and gals enjoy!!
CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds are joined by their old friend Britt!! Britt has been on the show a few years ago and decided it was time to recreate the magic! Check us out on all the social medias!!!
CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds welcome Marc to the show. Marc is a great friend who loves great beers!! Also we sample some Oktoberfest brews and let you know how they are!! CHEERS!!
Today the boys preview and recap their whirlwind vacation aboard the Carnival Breeze!!!! Plus as a bonus the boys from Dirty Oar Beer Company call in!!! Check out the latest content and as always, CHEERS!!!!!!
Today the guys talk about getting ready for their upcoming vacation and give you some ideas about breweries to visit. Thank you all for your support and know that we appreciate you every day!! CHEERS!!!!
Today, Big T and DK have found the cure for the summertime blues, its the Summertime Brews!!! We hope you all are staying cool and will enjoy the reviews of these great brews that we picked out!!! CHEERS!!
Today the boys take a trip north to the beautiful commonwealth of Virginia. Take a listen to the reviews of the beers they try from every region in the state!! Big shout out to Creek Bottom Brews in Galax!! Want a good lunch? Check those folks out! CHEERS!!!
Today the boys finish up their celebration of all things NC Beer Month! They are joined on the show by Lance Jenkins. Lance has written his first novel and is a North Carolina native who loves to write while enjoying great beer!! Hope you guys and gals enjoy the show!
CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds are beginning to celebrate NC Beer month with several great NC Beers! Join in to the fun and frivolity that is THE BREW BUDS!!! CHEERS!!!!
Today the Buds finally welcome in the beginning of Spring!! The rain has had us down but warmer temps and those wonderful springtime brews are finally making their way to us! Sit back and listen to our review of a few. Special thanks to our new listeners and to Big T's long distance work friend Ricky!!!!
Today Big T and DK try some great brews from their home state! Listen for the details of the upcoming St. Patricks day!!!!
CHEERS!!
Hey there loyal listeners!!! It's our Cheers to 4 years show!! Tonight Big T and DK are joined by one of the best beer slingers in the world, Charlie from our favorite brewery Four Saints!!! Charlie is the man and gives us some inside info on the brewery business from the bartenders line of sight!! Also thank you all for supporting us in the past 4 years and we look forward to sharing a pint with you in the upcoming year!!!!
CHEERS!!!!!! TO 4 YEARS!!!!!!!
Today the boys discuss some of the things they find interesting! Check out some of the changes to the show and let us know on social media!!
CHEERS!!!!
Today Big T and DK look back on the year that was 2018! Breweries were visited, beers were enjoyed. We hope you all enjoy this look back and we look forward to seeing y'all in 2019!!!!!
CHEERS!!!!
Today the guys celebrate Stout and Porter Day 2018. Our annual winter holiday that starts winter off the right way!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds are once again at the Beer Den in Jamestown. Its Four Saints tap takeover day!!! Plus a special guest 2+ yrs in the making!!!!
CHEERS!
Tonight the demons got the best of us. Big T screwed the pooch and the mic wasn't plugged in. So you get us working off the inbedded mic of the the laptop. Hope you can enjoy!!! HAPPY BREWOWEEN!!!!
Today the guys sample some great new Oktoberfest beers. Also, Big T recaps his recent cruise and the brew adventures therein!! Please take the time to donate to the American Red Cross to help the victims of Hurricane Florence. Text 99999 to donate or visit, www.redcross.org to donate.
CHEERS!!!!
Today the Buds try some Pale Ales! Never done a full on Pale ale show before so thought you would enjoy this one! Check out the new song from our friend Currie Wayne Clayton Jr at the end of the show!!!
CHEERS!!!!!
Tonight Big T and DK join Carly and the gang at Lowe's Foods beer den for a Mother Earth Tap takeover!!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight Big T and DK get into a myriad of brews! Also check out the new intro and we have a special song at the end of the show for you guys to check out!!! CHEERS!!!!
Today Big T and DK get into some of the latest Hazy brews (NEIPA) from several different spots. Check out what we have to say about them. Hope you all have a great summer!!!! See ya soon! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds try some beers from the deep south. Where the magnolias grow and the brews do flow! We hope you all enjoy!!! THANK YOU VETERANS!!!! CHEERS!!!
Today Big T and DK sample some more bargains from the discount store! For those of you on a strict budget you know how hard it is to find good beers. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!!!! CHEERS!!!!
Today Big T and DK release the final keg of TWO PEAS IN A PODCAST!!! Here at the beer den in Lowes Foods in Jamestown!! Our friend Carly bought one for a release on a certain Saturday and had us up to podcast!! Many thanks to the boy and girls at Four Saints and the Beer Den Master Carly in Jamestown!!!!! CHEERS!!!!!!
Tonight is a very special show!!! DK and Big T are live at FOUR SAINTS for the release of our very own beer!!! TWO PEAS IN A PODCAST!!! We had a blast and hope you enjoy this show as well!! CHEERS!!!
It's our BIRTHDAY!!! 4 years! Man where does the time go? Today Big T and DK sample some really tasty brews. Also we make a pretty big announcement about something coming up that we are really excited about!! Thank you all for listening this past 4 years and we look forward to many more!!!! CHEERS!!!!
Tonight Big T and DK are joined by our old pals Tony and Meagan!! We sample some great beers and finish off 2017 the right way! Onward to 2018 and many brews ahead!!!! CHEERS!!!!
Today Big T and DK try some of the Christmas beers that hit the market this year. We want to say thank you to all of you who download and make us a part of your life. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL!!! SEE YOU IN 2018!!!
Today Big T and DK are celebrating one of our homemade holiday, STOUT AND PORTER DAY!!! Listen to see what was our favorites! Stay tuned for a future episode for all things Christmas!!! CHEERS!!!!!
Today Big T and DK make their way to the Funky 5th anniversary of Potent Potables in Jamestown NC. A bottle share is on the books for this one folks. A short show but great things come in small packages!!
CHEERS!!!!!
Tonight the Buds are joined by none other that Big T's Mom!! She is talking to the guys and gals about our thoughts on the craft beer industry and our history as a show. Plus we sample a few great brews of course! Hope you all enjoy!! CHEERS!!!
P.S. Our thought and prayers go out to the victims of the Las Vegas tragedy. #prayforvegas
Today Big T and DK enjoy the second annual Oktoberfest in downtown Asheboro. Several guest join us to talk about all the happenings around Oktoberfest. Thanks for listening. CHEERS!!!
Today Big T and DK recap Big T's vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Several Knoxville area breweries are talked about. We also sample a few new beers to us and let you know if they are worth your time and money!!! HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND CHEERS!!!!!
Tonight Big T and DK are joined by Tony and Meagan as Big T says Thank you to the other buds for their support this past year. Tonight we try several new to us brews including a fan submitted homebrew clone!!! THANKS JP!! Hope all of you enjoy this recap of July!!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight was an impromptu Throwback show. Just Big T and DK hanging out, drinking some great beers and talking about them. Hope everyone enjoys!! CHEERS!!!!!!
Today we got a full house again. Tony and Meagan join Big T and DK for a celebration beer or 6. We have 6 beers in the sample tub today. Hope all of you enjoy. We also talk about the sale of a previously independent brewery to the "evil empire". CHEERS!!
Today The Buds, BigT, DK, and Tony are joined by a special novice guest, Big T's friend Kelly. Kelly is a true novice to the craft beer world. On this episode our heroes train our young Brewdi in the ways of tasting great beers. We hope you enjoy this episode!! CHEERS!!!!
Tonight Big T and DK sit down over a great brew and have a blind taste test of really cheap beer. Find out how many they guess right. We were joined by Big T's wife for a few minutes anyway. We hope you enjoy!!! CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds are breaking in the new studio!! No commercials and no music to start the show this time. We are working out this new program. Great stuff on tap for everyone!!! CHEERS AND THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!!
Today it's Part 2 of our anniversary celebration!! Big T and DK are in to sample the last 2 Stone Brewing anniversary brews! We all want to thank all of our fans from the beginning and the new fans we have made in these past 2 years. Here is to you guys and gals!!! CHEERS!!!
Today Big T and DK are partaking in the Wicked Weed Tap Takeover at Old Town Draught House. We are joined by Matty from the tavern and Zach from Wicked Weed Brewing. (production note), Sorry for the crowd noise. But thats the chance with live recordings. CHEERS!!!
Today is a special Run. Big T and DK needed to step out of of the boxes and try a cask. Lucky for them, Lowes Foods Beer Den master Carly had just the thing lined up. A cask from Olde Hickory Brewing and a tap takeover at that. Plus a groovy surprise to start the show with and even a visit from a mom!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Big T and DK are getting STONED!! Wait, wait not like that. We know what you were thinking. Tonight is part 1 of our anniversary celebration where we sample 2 of the 4 special Stone Brewing anniversary beers. Part 2 is of course our show on the day of "The Big Game". Hope you all enjoy and CHEERS!!
Tonight join the Buds, BIG T, DK, Tony and Meagan as we recap our 2016. Big T's trip to the Big Apple. Tony and Meagans nuptuals! And also some fantastic surprises!! CHEERS!!!!
Tonight we have all the Buds in the building!! That's right Dustin makes his triumphant return!! Our biggest show yet, and we are trying some of the best winter seasonals ever!!! We went totally off the rails in the recording of this one! Take a listen and CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds try some fantastic Oktoberfest beers. Also a big Congrats and Cheers out to Meagan and Tony on their nuptials!!!!!!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds are recapping our past month or so of adventures. Sorry for the long wait, you know how life is. But we are back and recharged!!! Hope you all enjoy!! CHEERS!!!!
Today join Big T and DK as they recap the 2016 Summertime Brews Fest and sample some of our favorites from the fest. Also we talk about all things beer just between the two of us. Congrats to our bud Dustin on the birth of his little girl Allison Mae!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight Big T and DK are joined by newest Brew Bud Tony and his finace Meagan for a night of straight up drinking. We sample and review two of the newest craft beer boxes. A box of Trouble from WalMart and also the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp box. CHEERS!!!
Tonight Big T, DK, and Dustin join our friends, Joel and Andrew the masterminds behind 4 Saints brewing!! 2 guys who couldn't be better beer masters and community stalwarts!! CHEERS!!!!
Tonight the Buds welcome back Dustin and our newest full time member Tony! Tonight we sample some random canned beers. One is our unicorn that we finally grabbed by its very tasty horn and tasted its magic! Plus a big announcement from Big T and DK concerning our friends at Four Saints!!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds (Big T and DK) are joined in a collaborative effort by the fine folks from the Crafted For You podcast. Jeff, Alissa, and Chris come over to the Brew den to enjoy some of our favorite North Carolina Brews. Hope you all enjoy!! CHEERS!!!!!
Tonight the Buds get together and discuss our favorite drinking songs, that is until Toonts the Cat started driving! Plus we prepared for St. Pattys day by trying 6 different Irish beers that we had never had. CHEERS!!!
Today Big T and DK finish their discussion about all of the great things that happened in the first year of the podcast. No samples today, just 2 friends who want to say THANKS!!!!!
Today on the show, we celebrate our 1st year anniversary!!! Join the Buds as they welcome Dustin back with some EXCITING news!! Plus we try some great beers!!! KEEP POUNDING AND CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds are joined by Big T's riding buddy Don and DK's daughter and future son-in-law, Meagan and Tony. They recap the year that was 2015 and the brews that made it special. Join us in this look back and our look forward!!! CHEERS!!!!!
Today Big T and DK sample some great brews from the Cincinnati area. They are also joined briefly by Big T's wife Angie and Daughter Maddie who tell their favorite christmas stories. CHEERS!!!
The epic conclusion to the Buds Asheville trip. Recap of Oktoberfest and all of the breweries that were visited. CHEERS!!!
Part one of the epic Asheville trip with Big T and DK. Join us as we take in the South Slope area breweries. Also we take in the 1st Annual Oktoberfest at the Mills River nc Sierra Nevada brewery. CHEERS!!!!
Tonight the Buds are joined once again by Big T's cousin Jessica and her husband Jordan. They surprised us with some brews from the state of Virginia! Unfortunately we had a little hiccup in show. We will do better next time!!! CHEERS!!!
Tonight the Buds are live once again from The Craft Tavern! Be sure and listen to the end for a special performance from NIPTUCK!!!
Tonight the Buds welcome guest co-host Britt from down east for an impromtu Live show at The Craft Tavern in Archdale NC. CHEERS!!!!
Today the Buds are joined by Big T's cousin Jessica and her hubby Jordan. On the plate tonight, its NATIONAL IPA DAY!!!!! The Buds enjoy an old favorite and a brand new take on that favorite!! CHEERS!!!!!!!
Today 2 of the Buds visit the all new BEER DEN at Lowes Foods in Jamestown NC. We talk to Carly, the Den Mother. And to Charles the man responsible for all of the choices in and around the Den. And also to the President of Lowes Foods, Tim Lowe. CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds tap the cornicopia of different beers and a preview of our Expensive brew podcast is in the line as well!! Enjoy!!!!
RECORDED LIVE from The Craft Tavern in Archdale!!!! Tonight we are a part of the Miami Brewing tap takeover!!
Today the buds travel down into the depths of Bargain Beer! Money tight? On a budget but dont want to settle for the same old boring brew? Try out these, we really liked them. Wernesgruner from Aldi Stores, Black Boss Baltic Porter and DK takes on the blind taste test. Its great fun at the best prices in town!! Sit back and have a cold one while you listen! CHEERS!!!
Today the Buds sample a new release from Sierra Nevada called, Hop Hunter IPA. Also we get a taste of Piercing Pils from Dogfish Head. CHEERS!!
Today we sample La Fin Du Monde from Unibroue brewing, Founders brewing Dry Hopped pale ale and Liberty Steakhouse and Brewing's Stout. Cheers!!!!
Today we review our first 2 beers. Heavy Seas Cross Bones and Sweetwater Brewing's Hop Hash
Join the Brew Buds, Big T, DK, and guest host Dustin, as we taste and review craft beers from all over the world. Today is the Big Game and we are trying several. This is our first go at this and things will get better. Sorry for the audio quality but again we are a bunch of novices at this podcasting thing.