Episodes

  • No Bad Hops: The Hop Rotation

    No Bad Hops: The Hop Rotation
    Mar 26 2025
    Opening Day is on the horizon, and the anticipation is electric! In this brew-fueled episode, Anthony welcomes Paul from Rally Towel, a Mets blog, to discuss the upcoming 2025 season with a twist: a starting rotation of their favorite local beers! Forget pitching rotations; we're talking hop rotations! Join them as they crack open some seriously tasty brews straight from the "beer bullpen" and dive headfirst into the world of Mets baseball and Citi Field's beer and food scene. Be sure to follow Paul over @therallytowel on Instagram and BlueSky and subscribe to his newsletter on Substack @majorleaguebrews Anthony's Starting Rotation of Beers Ace - Juice Collector Imperial IPA from Other Half Brewing, Brooklyn, NY #2 - Warrior 21 IPA from Wolf & Warrior Brewing, White Plains, NY #3 - Sneakbox from Kane Brewing, Ocean, NJ #4 - The Gang Beats Boggs from Twin Elephant Brewing, Chatham, NJ #5 - Coors Banquet Beer from Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado Spot Starter - Freshies from Tonewood Brewing, Oaklyn, NJ @therallytowel Paul's Starting Rotation of Beers Ace - Benji, Hazy IPA 6.8% from Tribus Beer Company, Milford, CT #2 - Imperial Stout Trooper Imperial Stout 9.5% from New England Brewing Company, Woodbridge, CT #3 - Superscript Imperial IPA 6% from Kent Falls Brewing Co., Kent, CT. #4 - Burst IPA 7% from Fox Farm Brewery, Salem, CT #5 - Fugu IPA 6.5% from Tox Brewing Company, New London, CT SingleCut Beersmiths - Softly Spoken Magic Spells Imperial IPA 8.6% from Single Cut Beersmiths, Astoria, NY The No Bad Hops Podcast: Swinging for the fences with twice-monthly episodes that blend a love for baseball and beer. Expect sharp analysis, questionable beer pairings, and plenty of laughs. If you're ready to dive into the world of home runs and hoppy brews, like, subscribe and leave a review. We promise, no bad hops (or bad takes) here. Follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and the show on Instagram . Major League Brews logo shirts, mascot shirts and podcast merch available from the Major League Brews TeePublic Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • No Bad Hops: A Brit Does Baseball

    No Bad Hops: A Brit Does Baseball
    Mar 4 2025
    On the first episode of Season 2, Anthony talks with Gary, a baseball fan from England who also started a blog to help other Brits follow the game in a different way. Gary is enjoying a Mahou San Miguel, a beer from Spain while Anthony is enjoying the last of his stash of Eephus, the collaboration beer that he did with Gusto Brewing in N. Cape May, NJ to celebrate the 2024 London Games between the Mets and Phillies. Gary shares how he found his way to baseball as an adult living in England, what he would change about it and who he is excited to follow in 2025. You can find Gary @abritdoesbaseball on Instagram, where he is putting out some cool content, blog posts, interviews and coming soon a podcast of his own! Be sure to give him a follow! The No Bad Hops Podcast will be on tap twice a month, so be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast You can get Major League Brews logo shirts, mascot shirts and podcast merch from the Major League Brews TeePublic Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • No Bad Hops: Talking (Disco) Turkey

    No Bad Hops: Talking (Disco) Turkey
    Nov 21 2024
    Anthony talks with Carolina Disco Turkeys Co-Owner and President, Greg Sullivan about the summer collegiate baseball located in Winston-Salem, NC. The Disco Turkeys have found their groove and carved out a fun niche in minor league baseball. They discuss how the Disco Turkeys were hatched, some of their alternate identities and about the state of baseball in North Carolina. More info about the Disco Turkeys Shop Disco Turkey Merch You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast You can get Major League Brews logo shirts, mascot shirts and podcast merch from the Major League Brews TeePublic Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • No Bad Hops: Stars take the Stage

    No Bad Hops: Stars take the Stage
    Oct 24 2024
    Anthony takes a look at the 2024 World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. After an overview of the series, Anthony does a position by position breakdown and gives his prediction for the championship. During the show, Anthony is sipping on a Bullpen Pilsner from Atlas Brew Works in Washington D.C. You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast You can get Major League Brews logo shirts, mascot shirts and podcast merch from the Major League Brews TeePublic Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • No Bad Hops: OMG LFGM

    No Bad Hops: OMG LFGM
    Sep 24 2024
    Anthony (@majorleaguebrews) is joined by Brian Salvatore (@brianneedsanap) to talk about the Mets unexpected run to the playoffs, possible playoff opponents and the recent Dollars for Dingers Fundraiser. During the conversation, Brian was enjoying a classic Dogfish Head Brewery 60 Minute IPA and Anthony got fancy with a Neon Gleam IPA from Brewery Ommegang in collaboration with Other Half Brewing You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • No Bad Hops: Taking it Up a Notch with a Baseball Card Belt

    No Bad Hops: Taking it Up a Notch with a Baseball Card Belt
    Jul 25 2024
    Anthony is joined by WIll (aka the Card Belt Guy) to talk about how he came up with the idea for the Card Belt and how Phillies RP Matt Strahm ended up wearing one during the 2024 All Star Game. Be sure to follow @cardbelts on Instagram or order yours at www.cardbelts.com During the conversation, Will was enjoying a few Hazer Tag IPAs from Odell Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) while Anthony sipped on a Gusto Brewing Company (North Cape May, NJ Eephus Premium Bitter Pub Ale You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • No Bad Hops: All Star Eats with Stadiumfoodgirl

    No Bad Hops: All Star Eats with Stadiumfoodgirl
    Jul 11 2024
    Anthony is joined by Valerie aka @StadiumFoodGirl to talk about all the amazing ballpark food to be had at Globe LIfe Field, home of the 2024 All Star Game. As a connoisseur of ballpark bites, Val knows the best spots to eat inside and outside the stadium in Arlington. From the Boomstick to Blue Bell milkshakes, she knows how to eat her way around the home of the Texas Rangers. She also gives Anthony some tips on what to eat when he visits Minute Maid Park in Houston and the Frisco RoughRiders. Be sure to follow Val @StadiumFoodGirl to stay on top of all the latest creations in game day gourmet. Ballpark Concessions Guide During the podcast, Anthony was enjoying a Neon Fantasy Imperial IPA brewed with Lemongrass and Toasted Coconut from Icarus Brewing, Brick , NJ You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • No Bad Hops: The Phillies are Not Slacking in 2024

    No Bad Hops: The Phillies are Not Slacking in 2024
    Jul 8 2024
    Anthony is joined by Josh Hennig, on air host and producer for 973 ESPN South Jersey at Slack Tide Brewing in Clermont, NJ to talk about South Jersey craft beer and the Phillies incredible first half of the season. Anthony @majorleaguebrews is drinking a Slack Tide Brewing 7 Seas Blonde Ale and Josh @joshhennig is enjoying their Salty Sailor Gose. They talk about the new Slack Tide Brewing location, how Josh got started working at ESPN South Jersey, and what the NL East leading Philadelphia Phillies need to do at the deadline to be serious World Series contenders. You can follow Anthony @majorleaguebrews on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and you can follow the show on Instagram @nobadhopspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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