Sep 28, 202637 min
Steve Hayer, founder of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, tells us why he drinks American lager...with Ben Rice. We'll discuss this year's edition of the brewfest, taking place at The Grounds in Roseville, CA on Saturday...
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Barley & Me
Hosted by Ben Rice · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Barley & Me about?
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.
Who hosts Barley & Me?
Barley & Me is hosted by Ben Rice. The show has published 217 episodes to date.
What has Barley & Me covered recently?
Recent episodes include "This Is Why I Drink...American Lager w/ Steve Hayer of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest" (28 September 2026, 37 minutes), "Brewery and Brews Talk at Crocker Art Museum" (11 September 2026, 34 minutes), and "This Is Why I Drink... Beer Samples at Bike Dog Brewing East Sacramento w/ Runnin' for Rhett's Gina Schauland" (27 February 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does Barley & Me publish?
Barley & Me publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 217 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Barley & Me?
Booking probability for Barley & Me is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Barley & Me requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Barley & Me's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Barley & Me?
The strongest fits for Barley & Me are Beverages, Brewing & Distilling. Barley & Me has an arts audience.
About the host
Ben Rice hosts Barley & Me, an arts podcast with 217 episodes published.
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Barley & Me
Brewery and Brews Talk at Crocker Art Museum
Sep 11, 202634 minHost Ben Rice travels to Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum to host a Brewery and Brews Talk as part of ArtMix: Beer Garden. Joining him to discuss Sacramento's farm to fork, slow food scene and its effects on local beer...
Feb 27, 202646 minRunnin' for Rhett's Gina Schauland joins host Ben Rice for a flight of Bike Dog East Sacramento beers to discuss the upcoming 16th Capitol Beerfest (Saturday, March 7). Gina discusses Runnin' for Rhett's mission, how...
- Jan 12, 202641 min
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...
- Oct 3, 202549 min
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...
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- Aug 11, 202531 min
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...
- Jul 21, 202533 min
Host Ben Rice sits down with journalist, artist, activist, mother, etc., Liv Monahan over a mug of vanilla horchata latte (with an added touch of Leo's Love) from Classie Hippie Coffee & Tea on Broadway in Oak Park...
- Jul 9, 202527 min
In this latest episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, Ben invites New Zealand comedian Nick Rado to share his favorite beverage at his favorite spot to drink it. Since Nick was simply visiting Sacramento, CA...
- May 12, 202545 min
Host Ben Rice chats with fellow podcaster (and musician!) CJ of The Friendship Podcast literally over Slice Beer Co and Old Town Pizza Lincoln (shouts to both for hosting us!) and a pint of Kessel Run Krusher, as we...
- May 6, 202558 min
In this episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, I sit down with my good friend and marketer extraordinaire Karen Lewis, an absolute dynamo who immediately seizes the means of production over a pint of Beautiful...
Apr 22, 20251h 26mHost Ben Rice visits Sacramento dive bar mainstay Benny's AKA Q Street Bar & Grill to chat with STAB! Comedy Theater owner Jesse Jones about why he drinks well. Well, well, well, there are so many reasons and ways to...
- Mar 31, 202546 min
This Is Why I Drink... is a new Barley & Me Podcast offshoot, where Ben Rice sits down with a comedian, musician, writer, or other creative type, over a glass of their favorite beverage. Today, we're talking to comedian...
- Mar 26, 202553 min
Welcome to the inaugural name pending offshoot of Barley & Me, where I (host Ben Rice) sit down with interesting people over their favorite drinks at their favorite places, whether it be beer, hard alcohol, coffee, or...
- Jan 22, 20251h 9m
Host Ben Rice travels to Santa Rosa, CA, to record with US craft beer legends Moonlight Brewing, with Moonlight's Chaos Management Specialist and Adult In Charge Erin Latham-Ponneck. Joining us for the conversation is...
- Oct 10, 20241h 27m
Host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with Andy Klein, brewmaster and owner of the Monk's Cellar, to discuss their upcoming 10th anniversary (taking place October 15-19, 2024). Joining us on this journey is...
- Aug 19, 202456 min
Host Ben Rice travels to Rocklin, CA, to talk about the inaugural I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest with organizer/creator Steve Hayer, beertender at Moksa Brewing and co-founder of Sacramento Beer Enthusiasts. The brewfest...
Barley & Me
Episode 150: Trenton Yackzan & Ryan Fry of Sudwerk and Paulina Olivares of Pink Boots Society
Jul 22, 20241h 5mHost Ben Rice travels to Davis, CA to sit down with Ryan Fry and Trenton Yackzan of the legendary Sudwerk, with special guest Paulina Olivares of the Sacramento Pink Boots Society and co-host of Barley & Me Presents...
- Jun 3, 202455 min
Host Ben Rice travels to Elk Grove, CA, to talk to their newest brewery owner, Enrique Silva of Coatza Brewing, as well as Daniel Savala, partner in CervezaLandia, Sacramento's only bottle shop to focus...
- Apr 8, 202454 min
Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to sit down with Sacramento Area Brewers Guild president Chris Keeton (head brewer at Alaro) and vice president David Weiss (brewer at Blue Note) to talk about Sacramento Beer...
- Mar 18, 20241h 31m
Host Ben Rice travels to Rancho Cordova, CA, to sit down with the new owner of LogOff Brewing and longtime collaborator Kenny Terry, plus San Diego by way of Seattle by way of Uganda comedian Birungi Birungi. These...
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