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Sports and Spirits

A weekly podcast that takes you into the biggest sports events of the week and what you should be drinking with them. Product reviews and ratings. Matt East and Hank Allen have a combined 30 years experience in broadcast television. We're using that experience to bring you the latest news and topics in the world of sports and to highlight some of the great spirits in the United States and abroad. It's a little sports, spirits, and travel all in one place! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to listen.
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Now displaying: February, 2017
Feb 22, 2017

Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen talk about the latest news in the world of sports, including an in-depth look at the Daytona 500 and the huge changes the sport has undertaken for the 2017 season. We also discuss Magic Johnson joining the Los Angeles Lakers as the President of Basketball Operations and have lots of college basketball talk as we inch closer to the NCAA Tournament.

We also play another round of 'Jump Ball' and discuss the Chicago Bears' shopping of Jay Cutler, the hiring of Brian Daboll as the Alabama Offensive Coordinator, and the big NBA trade that resulted in Demarcus Cousins playing alongside Anthony Davis for the New Orleans Pelicans. 

We also have a 3 awesome interviews for you this week.

Chase Wilhelm
Reporter/Digital Editor 
@NascaronFox http://Foxsports.com/NASCAR

Alan Fawcett
Daytona Beach Brewing Company
http://www.daytonabeachbrewingcompany.com/
 
Scott Harris
Owner- Catoctin Creek 
https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/

 

 

This week's exit music is 'Where is my Mind' by the Pixies. It is the seventh track on their 1988 debut album Surfer Rosa.

http://www.pixiesmusic.com/

Feb 16, 2017

Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen talk about the latest news in the world of sports, including some in-depth discussion about college basketball and the initial seedings released by the NCAA Tournament Committee and the UConn women's team winning 100 consecutive games.

We also play another round of 'Jump Ball' and cover the Cleveland Cavs chances of finishing the regular season as the #1 seed in the East, debate experimental rule changes for the NIT this year, and debate the merits of an overall #1 seed for Gonzaga should they finish the regular season undefeated. 

We also have a fantastic interview for you this week with Jane Maher, Brand Ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W. She discusses the extremely neat D.E.W. and a Brew Tour that is ongoing across the country.

www.dewandabrew.com  

This week's exit music is 'Where is my Mind' by the Pixies. It is the seventh track on their 1988 debut album Surfer Rosa.

http://www.pixiesmusic.com/

Feb 9, 2017

The full crew is here for our Super Bowl recap. Hank Allen, Matthew East, and Nathan Moore break down the game and how Houston did as a host city. Plus we look ahead to next season, who is more likely to get back to the big game? 

We also have a great interview with A. Smith Bowman distillery talking whiskey and craft spirits in Virginia. 

Then in our Jump Ball segment, a look at the Falcons new OC, 49ers head coach, and a potential rule change for MLB. 

We'll wrap things up with a look ahead to this weekend in college basketball and the PGA tour. 

Brian Prewitt

Master Distiller - A. Smith Bowman Distillery

http://www.asmithbowman.com/

 

Feb 3, 2017

We talk with CFO Austin Webber about the beer and what they are doing at the brewery. 

 

http://www.saloondoorbrewing.com/

 

Feb 2, 2017

Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen get you ready for Super Bowl weekend with a full preview and prediction for the big game. We also touch on some of the other big stories in sports, including the PGA Tour, Australian Open, and college basketball. 

Two great interviews for you this week. We speak with Hasting Stewart, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs of the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee for a look at what is involved in bringing the Super Bowl to a city as well as actually hosting the international stage that surrounds the game.

We also take you into the Houston area for a fantastic interview with Austin Webber, CFO of Saloon Door Brewing. Great interview....we think you will enjoy it. 
   - http://www.saloondoorbrewing.com/

 

This week's exit music is 'Where is my Mind' by the Pixies. It is the seventh track on their 1988 debut album Surfer Rosa.

http://www.pixiesmusic.com/

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