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Barley & Me

Barley & Me

Written by: Ben Rice
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 Sacramento's Ben Rice travels to breweries and has conversations with the makers of your favorite beers and the people who drink them. Spoiler Alert: The beer dies at the end.Copyright Barley & Me Podcast Art Cooking Food & Wine Social Sciences
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  • This Is Why I Drink... Tequila Soda w/ 3 Limes w/ Stephen Furey

    This Is Why I Drink... Tequila Soda w/ 3 Limes w/ Stephen Furey
    Jan 12 2026
    It's a new year here at Barley & Me Pod-uctions (and the world, I suppose), so you know what that means: A prior year recap with comedian Stephen Furey (@scubastevefurey). We discuss our incredible highs and crushing lows over a glass of tequila soda with 3 limes just a few hours before Stephen rang in the New Year by headlining Punch Line Sacramento. Furey and host Ben Rice discuss the dissolving of their relationships, their current living situations, and the costs of doing comedy business. PLUS! Upcoming cool stuff, Stephen's brush with national fame, the bumpy ride leading to his first Just For Laughs, his Punch Line papyrus, and trying to cover all your bases by empting the clip. All this and more on this episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice
    Thanks to Punch Line Sacramento for supplying the drinks and giving us the space to record.
    Be sure to follow Stephen Furey's comedy journey this year, as he is set to make his Netflix debut and continues to run shows at The Comedy Store. You can find him on IG @scubastevefurey
    For Ben Rice, Barley & Me Pod-uctions, and This Is Why I Drink..., follow @barleyandmepod across social media or visit www.barleyandmepod.com for more info.
    Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold Robot
    Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez
    Logo by Jaclyn Weiand
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    41 mins
  • This Is Why I Drink... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar w/ Steve Hayer

    This Is Why I Drink... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar w/ Steve Hayer
    Oct 3 2025
    On this episode, host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest organizer Steve Hayer to find out why he drinks... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, CA.
    Over a glass of the "high octane" version of The Monk's Cellar's Old Fashioned, made by bartender Kevin, we discuss the 2nd annual I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, which is taking place October 18, 2025 in Rancho Cordova, CA, featuring over 30 breweries, 3 food trucks, and a live band. Steve tells us why he paired with Albie Aware for this very personal and important mission.
    We also see what Steve has been up to since Year One of the brewfest, including buying into partial ownership of Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn, getting married, and still. not. asking. for help. with the brewfest.
    We'll delve lightly into why it's hard to ask for help, perfectionism, and what makes for a damn good Old Fashioned.
    This and so much more, on the latest episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice.
    BUY TICKETS TO I CAN FIGHT CANCER BREWFEST: https://albieaware.org/events/i-can-fight-cancer-brewfest-benefiting-albie-aware/
    Find out more on FB & IG: @icanfightcancerbrewfest
    Steve Hayer can be found on IG @sacbeer
    For Ben Rice, Barley & Me Pod-uctions, and This Is Why I Drink..., follow @barleyandmepod across social media or visit www.barleyandmepod.com for more info.
    Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold Robot
    Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez
    Logo by Jaclyn Weiand
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    49 mins
  • This Is Why I Drink...Thai Iced Tea at Auburn Thai Garden w/ Comedian Garin Flowers

    This Is Why I Drink...Thai Iced Tea at Auburn Thai Garden w/ Comedian Garin Flowers
    Aug 11 2025
    Comedian, former journalist, TikTok personality, and reality TV participant Garin Flowers travels to Auburn Thai Garden in Auburn, CA, to explain why he drinks...thai iced tea.
    We also delve into that extensive prior career history, finding your footing in comedy, and pursuing your dreams in an entertainment landscape where the usual pipelines are clogged. But instead of complaining, Garin finds the positives in pursuing your passion even though the financial realities can be a challenge. We also discuss Garin's love of pairing Thai iced tea with Thai food and what his heat tolerance is.
    If you want to see how to grow your skills, pursue a new path, or learn to laugh at yourself, this is the episode for you.
    Follow Garin Flowers across social media @garinflowers
    Learn more about This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, Barley & Me, Ben Rice's comedy and comedy productions, other podcasts, etc., follow @barleyandmepod or go to www.barleyandmepod.com
    Logo by Jaclyn Weiand
    Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold Robot
    Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez
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    31 mins
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