Drinking on a Blanket: Recent Episodes
Funky Friends
Beer names based on Jeremy’s Name:
Jeremy’s Japes
(Amanada Doesn’t Believe in) Jeremy’s Japes
Jeremy’s Grapes
Jeremy’s Apes
Jeremy’s Capes
Jeremy’s Papes
Jeremy’s Crepes
JEREMY VAPES (Cotton Candy Smoked Beer)
Anniversary merriment
10 Percent Demon is a slow country ballad
THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS
Jeremy chugs beer
Thumping melons
Old traditions
Amanda hates The Foo Fighters’ “My Hero.”
Memories
FP Origin stories
Drag Brunch
J. Wright’s Mustache origin story
Most favorite and least favorite FP beers
We’ll never brew a Wit again
Ratings aren’t everything
Looking forward
Disconnecting the WiFi What’s Your Enneagram? “Have the best day ever!” Ask a Buc-ee’s employee to point I’m a Troublemaker! The New Orleans brew scene Being in the right state for polka music Coffee beer Is coffee in its third or fourth wave? Fried green tomatoes are our weekly special! A music centered “Tell Me Three Things”
Amanda and Harper go duet this week without Collin who, we later found out, was on his way home from a trip. His absence created a fun new game however, called “Where’s Collin?!” We also experienced what might be the worst technological episode ever, but we carried on!
We missed a few weeks but we’re back again! This week we discussed springtime beer and even had a chance to chat with Matt Reynolds of Celestial Beer Works in Dallas about our latest collaboration. It’s a sour IPA called “No Clear Liquor Until Opening Day” and we’re pretty pleased with it!
How did YOU survive the Texas winter storms? We discuss that and more, including: Texas Independence Day Stars Trek vs Wars and in what order? Shrimply the Best TWIP Hazy IPA Cook Children’s Heart Center Proprietary information Disney film chat Harper Game: Tell Me 3 Things
Talking points include: What have we been watching? Games are back! BIB re-release Quarantine fun times Witchy Potions Discussing Away We Go True Vine collaboration Last year’s Black is Beautiful vs this year’s Tasing beer and tasting beer vocabulary INTERESTING IS WRONG
Suggested talking points for this episode include:
Everything is closed on Monday
Vegan and BBQ options
Dad jokes
Sausage talk
How to build a bunyip
Friends is a curse
Brewers Table
Jay’s Own Funky Japanese Lager
Koji fun times
Wild Plums are Small
Ways to trigger Harper
Harper Game, Food Review Edition: QT Mac and Cheese
WTF is Watergate Salad
Emo’s Not Dead
The Friday Night Bundle
We’re back for the New Year! This week Amanda, Collin, and Harper chat about all the new and exciting things coming to Funky Picnic Brewery and Cafe, including our new, DELICIOUS brunch menu, a fancy bottle of beer barrel-aged bourbon, a whiskey barrel-aged Doppelbock, and our NEW Happy Hour specials! Further talking points include: Punery Waterloo Idioms Hunting Dance Competitions Doula superhero outfit Superman in the gig economy What Have You Been Bingeing? *Canadian comedy And stay tuned for the Harper Game: What Sort of Beer Would They Drink.
Topics: Ska Santa 2-year old birthday parties Evil Unicorns iSteam Growing mold (koji) Sake Glitter is in my skin White Christmas Vera Bradley is Lisa Frank for Adults Santa wants whiskey and cookies Would you rather
We’re back! November was a long one but Drinking on a Blanket crew are back to discuss the Thanksgiving holiday, collaborations, and of course what’s happening at Funky Picnic Brewery and Cafe.
Some talking points:
A craft blanket for every taste.
Thanksgiving dinner chat.
ALL. THE. LINGONBERRIES.
Can you eat raw rhubarb?
Hippie guilt.
New Hoodies!
Wanna join us live? Tune in December 14 at 6:00 PM CST on Facebook to chat, and be sure to subscribe to Drinking on a Blanket on your favorite podcast catcher!
Amanda sits down with Betsi, Danii, and Sam from the Pink Boots Society (PBS) to talk about women in beer, how they got their start in brewing, and where they’re going. The gang chat about challenges faced by women in brewing and the importance of supporting one another in a male-dominated industry. To learn more about the NTX chapter of Pink Boots, check them out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pinkbootssocietyntx
It’s the one where Facebook couldn’t hear us, and we don’t know why.
Covered topics in this week’s episode:
Collin’s trip to Kansas City
Favorite Halloween moments and treasured traditions.
Also Bob WeHadABabyItsABoy returns to the taps this week!
Be sure to tune in next week for a Very Special Episode featuring special guests, members of the Pink Boots Society!
It’s episode 4 of the Funky Picnic Podcast, NOW with a new name!
With a new name comes new issues, namely an issue with Amanda’s mic in the first 5 minutes of the episode. So mind the brief edit points.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Funky Picnic, including our new patio, the Removal of the Curtains, and a new food menu. Talking points for episode 004:
Amanda’s mic isn’t working
Mad Libs for Beer Names
13 Funky Steps
Doughnut beers
Do frogs have sternums?
Cans! We’ve got Funny Accent in Cans!
Tune in LIVE next time to chat with us in real time and/or subscribe to the podcast for all the latest from the Funky Picnic crew!
Amanda is back! The three members of the “Funky Bunch” (new name?) chat about their weeks, what’s happening at Funky Picnic Brewery and Cafe, and a little bit about the Sasquatch.
Also! Huge shoutout to the entire Funky Picnic team for winning Critic’s Choice for Best Brewery in this year’s Fort Worth Weekly awards!
Talking Points:
Thigh-inspired beer names
Green Jimmy Choo shoes
Dad humor
Vermont
Jeeps as a regrettable purchase
Listen to Midlake (#ListenToMidlake)
Amanda was missing this week, but as she was bringing life into this world we’re inclined to forgive her. We played “Getting to know you” with our local Cicerone Collin and discussed what’s coming soon at Funky Picnic. Can you say Hype Beers?
Collin also highlights Oktoberfest beers in a new segment, Style Highlights. What’s the difference between a Märzen and Festbier? Collin lets you know.