PLANETBEER.TV Podcasts
By planetbeertv
Categories: Comedy
Welcome to PLANETBEER.TV Podcasts - your home to a diverse range of craft beer stories hosted by Beer YouTubers, Chris & Paul. From the rambling chaos of the Fantasy Beer Name Podcast, to the industry deep dives with brewers and characters in People In Beer, to the upcoming series Death Row Beers, there’s something here for everyone! Good ronking to you all.
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Recent episodes
- Farm Trip 2026: Finding Your Place in Modern Craft Beer (Part 1)
With more breweries, more beers and more competition than ever, how do you carve out an identity, what does it take to make yourself part of the scene?For the first part of our Farm Trip 2026 documentary series, we're at Rivington Brewing Co's annual Farm Trip festival, speaking to three breweries…
- Did Carlsberg Just Kill Cask Beer? (FBNP #29)
Woke fish, peachy hops, mummified cats and a discussion about how Carlsberg is systematically dismantling British brewing heritage. Roll up, roll up! We're packed to the rafters this month. We've got an update on our plans for the Farm Trip interviews, a cracking selection of beers from Fast…
- Good news stories and not being involved in a police investigation... (FBNP #28)
We've returned from exile to look at some rare GOOD NEWS from the beer world, including brewery expansions, new venues and a few signs that things might finally be moving in the right direction. Plus: Sheffield beer adventures, the late Humphrey Smith's complicated legacy, an absolutely bonkers…
- We Got Ann Widdecombe to Become a Friend of the Show… (FBNP #27)
It's all kicking off. In this episode, recorded after the quarter finals of our World Cup of Lager filming, we get a little silly in the Vault. We discuss Track's Welcome to the Neighbourhood festival, South America and we introduce our very first 'Friend of the Show'. Join the Patreon…
- Should Politicians Be Allowed To Drink At Work? (FBNP #26)
We threatened it would be back, and here it is. We were so excited to bring it back, we decided to celebrate the occasion by recording it on location at the Hop Vault. As ever, we ramble our way through a series of topics, from Hop City to new-found hobbies, industry news to seeking out celebrity…
- The Wrestlification of Beer Podcasting
After months of podcasting silence, we thought we'd do a bit of a warm-up episode to dust off those rambling skills. And, well... mission accomplished, because over a couple of DIPAs from Deep Fried Beers, the conversation takes a swan dive off the top turnbuckle onto a table of drawing pins…
- Episode 25: We Turned a Craft Beer Question into a D&D Campaign
We forgot to answer a question in the last podcast, so we've taken this episode to its illogical conclusion - a Dungeons & Dragons style mini-campaign. Along the way, we ramble over a new brewery to us, a style we've never tried before, and we discuss Pete Brown's 8 best breweries in the UK.
- Episode 24: The Christmas Special 2025
Here it is! The Christmas Special and all the trimmings that come with it. We talk about our year, through the lens of our Beers of the Year, and we drink some potential contenders for the top spot too. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/DRRRgM6fO4Q
- Episode 23: Has Untappd Gone WOKE!?
We're back to talk about about sex offenders on milk cartons, the new changes to Untappd, prosthetic dongs and Chris gives Paul a memory test.
- Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #3: Messorem, Ophiussa & Makemake
In the third round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Messorem from Canada, Ophiussa from Portugal and Makemake from Portsmouth, England. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel, and for bonus content and early access, check…
- Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #2: Factory, Azvex & Third Moon
In the second round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Factory Brewing from Finland, Azvex from Liverpool and Third Moon from Canada. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel, and for bonus content and early access, check out…
- Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #1: Chain House, PRIZM & Firerock
While the Fantasy Beer Name Podcast takes a mid-season break, we’re bringing you something special from the PlanetBeerTV vaults. The Farm Trip Speed Dating Sessions were recorded at Rivington’s annual beer festival, where we caught up with some incredible breweries from around the world. Each…
- Episode 22: DOOOOOM! And are BrewDog f***ed?
An episode named in honour of the late, great Prince of Darkness (and Aston), Ozzy Osbourne. We resurrect Steve Power's The Doom Bar for a dissection of the Birmingham drinking scene and financial misfires for BrewDog. Chris also tells some tales from the Toon. All aboaaaard! JOIN OUR PATREON…
- Death Row Beers: Jonny Garrett
Jonny Garrett, beer writer and co-founder of The Craft Beer Channel, finds himself humorously detained in our secret underground facility… all because of a controversial beer opinion that could enrage "Guinn-fluencers" everywhere. In the very first episode of our new series, Jonny talks us through…
- Premiumisation: the Great Macro Beer Conspiracy?
In this episode of Beerpolitik, Chris is back with Mark Reynolds from The Hop Vault, diving into the rising price of a pint. The average pint’s now over a fiver - but what does that actually mean? We look at how macro breweries are driving prices up, how craft beer pricing compares, and whether…
- Episode 21: Should you drink a beer from the correct glass?
Paul talks about his love-hate trip to York, which featured a rare unicorn. We gossip about the latest news and take a point of discussion from our Patreons, Phil & Amy @lancs.crafty.beer.drinkers Tell us your glassware idiosyncrasies.
- Is CAMRA out of touch?
We criticise CAMRA from time to time - now we’re giving them the mic. In this episode, we sit down with the vice chair of our local branch to ask: where does CAMRA fit in the future of beer? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV === Watch this episode…
- Episode 20: CAMRA Gets It Right?! Plus Star Wars Beer Names & Islay Madness
Chaos is brewing in the kitchen. After one too many DIPAs, two Planet Beer scoundrels are scrambling to name an Emperor's beer in honour of feline overlord and Dark Side muse, Steve the Cat. On the storm-lashed island of Islay, a band of smugglers embark on a whisky-fuelled pilgrimage, returning…
- Drinking craft beer backstage with the band JAWS
Ahead of their last ever show in Brum, we sat down backstage with Alex and Eddy from the Birmingham indie band, JAWS for one last round of beers, stories, and reflections. From influences to first pints, we crack open a few beer and talk endings, beginnings and everything in between. A heartfelt…
- People in Beer #1: The Brand Weaver - Great Can Art & Gen AI
In our brand new podcast series, People in Beer, we speak with people in the wider craft beer community. This week, we chat with Tim "The Brand Weaver" about what makes great brewery branding and how AI is affecting the brewing industry. An extended cut of the interview is available on our…
- Episode 19: Cornwall, Awful April and the Comment Section Aftermath
After returning from separate family holidays to Cornwall, Chris and Paul unpack their brewery experiences - featuring a hidden gem, an up and comer and a familiar favourite. In the second half, it's all about Awful April and the aftermath of that recent 'Craft beer is too cheap' video. JOIN OUR…
- Is craft beer too cheap?
For those of you who follow the UK craft beer scene, you'll know just how difficult things are at the moment. Rising energy costs, VAT, business rates, vanishing tax relief - it sucks. But what can be done about it? In this episode, Chris speaks with Mark from the Hop Vault in Stourbridge about…
- Episode 18: Would you let Nazis in your taproom?
Fresh from a successful beer launch and boozy trip to Manchester, we’re back with another beefed up news round. We also give our Patreon a push and have a civilised debate about politics in beer. Beer Lineup: Turtles All the Way Down (Duration) Fields of Nelson (Burnt Mill Brewing) Dank Juice…
- Episode 17: The Portman Group suck
The Fantasy Beer Name podcast is back for 2025. We talk about some big plans for the channel's 3rd birthday and discuss some of January's big beer news. Beer Lineup: - On the Pig's Back (Baron x Bluntrock) - Dark Bloom (Crafty Devil x Dark Element) - Putty (Verdant) Watch the episode…
- The Shaun Keaveny & Emperor's Big Stout Special
We sat down with our favourite BBC broadcaster, Shaun Keaveny, and our favourite imperial stout brewer, Damian from Emperor's for a semi-festive interview. We spoke about beer, fame, music and Wolverhampton. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/qcVh0tHvD2g Shaun is a radio DJ, podcaster and…
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