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Root Beer Radio
Hosted by Dave Herdan · ENGLISH
Dave Herdan and Matt Holton discuss all things controversial in the world of root beer while on a quest to create their own perfect brew.
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Lake Michigan Circle Tour
Nov 18, 202201:47:50Tap to summarizeDave and his family camped around Lake Michigan, and BOY was there a lot of root beer! Take in this marathon of an episode to fully grasp the enormous number of root beers available in Eastern Wisconsin, Western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, and Northern Indiana and Illinois. Maybe you'll find yourself planning your own trip to the area! This episode of Root Beer Radio is brought to you by Soda Pop Bros.! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of 30 flavors to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future, they would love to have you stop by and check out their new store location at 5905 Malden Road Unit 8, LaSalle Ontario.
Transcribe →Root Beer Energy Drinks
Feb 2, 202200:51:58Tap to summarizeWe couldn't sleep for days after trying out all these root beer flavored energy drinks! Whether you prefer caffeine in your root beer or not, find out what we thought about Bang, Beaver Buzz, XS, and Sprecher Caffeinated Root Beer! Which one will you reach for the next time you need a boost? A huge thanks once again to Soda Pop Bros for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their new store location at 5905 Malden Road, in LaSalle Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Transcribe →Sprecher Tasting with Tom Aslin
Oct 29, 202100:29:50Tap to summarizeWe had a chance to chat with Tom Aslin, Chief Commercial Officer at Sprecher Brewery, about some of their newest products. They generously sent us some of their many new lo-cal sodas and mixers to try. Grab your own and taste along with us! A huge thanks once again to Soda Pop Bros for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Transcribe →Soda Pop Bros Tasting
Oct 12, 202100:55:29Tap to summarizeListen along as we try a number of brews from our sponsor, Soda Pop Bros! Order your own at sodapopbros.com and taste along with us! And don't forget to try the rest of their massive library of sodas! Huge thanks to Soda Pop Bros for sponsoring this episode and providing the sodas fpr us! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Transcribe →Root Beer Flavored Things - On The Road
Jun 1, 202100:32:49Tap to summarizeWe're on our way to the grand opening of the Museum of Root Beer in the Wisconsin Dells, so we figured we'd record an episode! Find out what kinds of new root beer favored things we tried! Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros and River City Soda for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
Transcribe →Quillaja!
May 25, 202100:52:26Tap to summarizeWhat does root beer have in common with a Covid-19 vaccine? Quillaja! Find out what QS-21 is, and why it's an important ingredient in the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine! Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros and River City Soda for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
Transcribe →RBR - AMA
Apr 29, 202101:16:43Tap to summarizeOur very first AMA, or AUA (ask us anything). We take questions from our listeners and chat about anything! If you have any suggestions for future topics, send us a message on social media or to rootbeerradio@gmail.com Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros and River City Soda for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
Transcribe →Diet Root Beer
Apr 8, 202101:00:56Tap to summarizeWhat in the world are we thinking? We drank diet root beer... on purpose... but why?? And were any of them any good? Maybe you're cutting out sugar or carbs but still need your rb fix. Take a listen and find out what we discovered. Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros and River City Soda for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
Transcribe →Freddie's Soda
Mar 24, 202100:58:36Tap to summarizeIt was a wild night, and we were all over the place, but we did it! A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to participate in a virtual tasting event with the folks from Buffalo Trace Distillery and Freddie's Soda. World famous Buffalo Trace Distillery tour guide Freddie Johnson took us on a tour of their soda line as well as some mixed drinks using their soda and spirits. We had a blast with this one, and we hope you do too! Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros and River City Soda for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
Transcribe →River City Soda
Mar 10, 202100:58:42Tap to summarizeWe sat down with Janet and Bob Lake from River City Soda! Hear about their brand, their thoughts on floats, and their newest sponsorship (spoiler - it's us). And find out who won our first ever giveaway!!! Big thanks to Soda Pop Bros for sponsoring this episode! Looking for unique and hard to find soda pop? How about Canadian branded root beers? Soda Pop Bros is your go to source for all of those products as well as their own line of beverages to tickle your fancy. They offer shipping around the globe with attention to safe and secure packaging provided by whale pod shippers at generous Canadian Dollar rates. Let your American Dollar stretch a little farther and order online at www.sodapopbros.com - Enter code "ROOTBEERRADIO" to receive a free Soda Pop Bros bottle opener when you spend $25 or more. Or, If you happen to be in the Windsor, Ontario Canada area in the future they would love to have you stop by and check out their store at 1009 Drouillard Rd in the Heart of Ford City - Windsor Ontario. Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Take a break from the Rat Race to enjoy some old fashioned soda pop! At River City Soda, all of the costs in the bottle, so what you’re getting is an exceptional soda made with high quality ingredients. Each of their soda recipes took 2 years to perfect! You’ve got to check out these fantastic flavors - the root beer makes the best float; Blueberry Lemonade is like a carbonated sweet tart; the 50/50 Orange Cream like a 50/50 ice cream bar in a bottle; the Ginger Beer warms your pallet like no other, making it a favorite of the Moscow Mule crowd. The Bottom line is, River City Brand’s mission is to present the customer with a quality tasting treat that allows you to enjoy a moment of pleasure. In fact, on the bottle there is a message: "A time when the sky was bluer, the clouds whiter, the grass greener and the breeze off the River kept you cooler." That’s River City Root Beer. Find them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their website for recipes, product locations, and more! www.rivercitybrand.com
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