2025 has come to a quick end. 2026 is upon us, FFTC Gang! Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete return with their highlights of 2025. Of course, they couldn’t get through all of them, but they shared what was memorable to them.From music to movies to the hapn’s in the Read More
Send a textDan Steward reflects on how The Mighty KC by For Squirrels became part of his personal and musical memory. He first heard it in Gainesville in 1997, and when friends from California came to visit, they knew it too. They all went together to buy their own copies—and Read More
Barry, Abigail, and special guest Carlo “from Canada” Sgro discuss Carlo’s Phone-a-Friend selection, Version 2.0 by Garbage, and sample Carlo’s choice of three Canadian porters: Stranger Than Fiction from Collective Arts Brewing in Hamilton, Ontario; Clifford Porter from Clifford Brewing Co. in Hamilton, Ontario; and Vanilla Porter from Side Launch Read More
Send a textSophia Warren opens up about how BadBadNotGood’s “Time Moves Slow” became tied to her first real heartbreak. What started as a close friendship at their retail job turned into something more—and the song quietly followed them through it all. From late-night talks to moments when words weren’t enough, Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits and sample Wild Dog – Pale Ale and Wild Dog – Shempa Ale from Tiemann Beer in Lusaka, Zambia; Strawberry Rhubarb from New Glarus Brewing Company in New Glarus, Wisconsin; Coconut Key Lime Pie Drips and Mischievous Grin from Barn Read More
Does your brand have principles and values attached to it? Mr. Al Pete joins his brothers Krate Digga, Shawn Smith, and Dominic Lawson to have a light discussion about how values could, or couldn't play a role in one's daily operation, and more. On December 6th, 2025 at 11am ET, The Read More
Send us a textPatrick O'Donnell told me about two songs that have followed him through life: Tom Petty’s Even the Losers and Foo Fighters’ Walk. From his college DJ days to moments of personal reflection and growth, Patrick shared how these tracks helped him process challenges—from heartbreak and identity to Read More
Barry and Abigail try something a little different with newly minted Three-Timer Jeff “Jafo” Shettler, who previously appeared on Jukebox: Wish There Were Beer (Pink Floyd and brewLAB) and Bonus: Pink Floyd Leftovers (Pink Floyd and brewLAB Leftovers). Jafo brings us on location to brewLAB in Carpinteria, California, to open Read More
Send us a textDan Shinder reflects on the complexity and brilliance of “Awaken” by Yes—a song that changed the way he listened to music. From hearing it at just 13 to eventually performing it himself, the track became a guidepost in his musical journey. He shares how this 15-minute epic Read More
FFTC Gang! Seems like the culture is behaving, but Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete find SOME things going on! It's another round of the culture check-in with THEE award-winning and nominated podcast and ReRe and Pete are here for the introvert talk, the rose AND cactus giving (segment action), Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Rockin’ From the Grave and sample Pumpkin Shandy from Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (in collaboration with Soergel Orchards in Wexford, Pennsylvania), Jack from Urban Artifact in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Mind Over Matter from Magnify Brewing Company in Fairfield, New Jersey.We have gone Read More
It’s still unpacking season, and on this run, I’m speaking on focusing on the good vs. centering in on the bad things. I gave examples of what bad things I focus on more than usual, and I gave examples of great things I need to cherish and uphold more. Is it Read More
Send us a textI sat down with country singer-songwriter Stephen Quinn to talk about the story behind his patriotic anthem Stand Up—a song born from personal values, national pride, and a desire to inspire unity and kindness. From his tight-knit family roots to performing on big stages like American Idol Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter and sample PB&J Mixtape: Grape from Xul Beer Company in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Knaus Berry Cinnamon Roll from Spanish Marie Brewery in Miami, Florida.Abigail first learned of Sabrina Carpenter from seeing her Nonsense outros that she customized for each of Read More
In this Black Joy episode of Flowers For the Culture, Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete taps back in with what’s going on in the culture currently. ‘What’s Fresh In The Culture’ brings the two to speaking on things like Drake’s dismissed case against Kendrick Lamar, due to ‘nonactionable opinions’. Read More
Send us a textJames Campion, author of Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era, remembers the first time he heard “When Doves Cry” and how it spread through his band like wildfire. He reflects on the song’s weirdness—no bassline, a haunting guitar, and Prince’s poetic metaphors—and why it still sparks something Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman and sample Light Cone, Hypnopompic, and Red Eye from Grimm Artisanal Ales in Brooklyn, New York.Barry spoke about his memory of encountering a curfew during a period of race riots in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where he grew up, when he was Read More
Send us a textReeya Paulose traces her love for The Beatles back to one of the earliest influences in her life—her mom. Before Reeya turned 12, her mom passed away, but not before passing down a deep appreciation for the band and their music. “Eight Days a Week” reminds Reeya Read More
Barry, Abigail, and special guests Matt “Matty C” Carlson and Jeff Gower of The Stick Arounds join us to discuss The Sticks’ 2018 album Ways to Hang On, promote their upcoming fall 2025 tour of the southern United States, and sample brews from each Hummel hometown: Strawberry Cider from Dry Read More
I said on the last show that it's been a week. Well...it's been a MONTH. Really going on TWO MONTHS. So it's time to unpack these situations. Enjoy the journey of me unpacking it all. *********************************** Follow Mr. Al Pete socials and site below: Website: https://mralpete.com Instagram: @mralpete Threads: @mralpete Facebook: Mr. Al Pete YouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpete Substack: https://substack.com/@mralpete Discord: Read More
