Pops on Hops Podcast
@popsonhopspod.bsky.social
Welcome to the Pops on Hops podcast, where we listen to some pops, drink a little hops, and Abigail Hummel gets to hang out with her pop, Barry Hummel, for an exploration of beer, music, and family.
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We are honored to be named the Silver Medal Winners in the category of Best Podcast Co-Hosts in this year's W3 Awards! If you don't know why, you should check us out!
He's back! Join the latest member of our 3-Timers Club, Jeff "Jafo" Shettler, as he surprises the team at brewLab in Carpenteria, CA with a bottle of their first-ever barrel-aged beer! It was an experimental video interview full of surprises! Catch it here: popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/bonus-30-l...
Bonus #30: Leftover Experiment
Jeff "Jafo" Shettler and brewLab Leftovers
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November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
He's back! Join the latest member of our 3-Timers Club, Jeff "Jafo" Shettler, as he surprises the team at brewLab in Carpenteria, CA with a bottle of their first-ever barrel-aged beer! It was an experimental video interview full of surprises! Catch it here: popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/bonus-30-l...
Happy Halloween to all of our ooky spooky listeners!!! Get your scary celebrations started with us as we review Rockin' From the Grave and sample seasonal beers from Penn Brewery, @urbanartifact.bsky.social, and Magnify Brewing Company. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you cast your pods!
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Happy Halloween to all of our ooky spooky listeners!!! Get your scary celebrations started with us as we review Rockin' From the Grave and sample seasonal beers from Penn Brewery, @urbanartifact.bsky.social, and Magnify Brewing Company. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you cast your pods!
We don't do this too often, but I wanted to share a video clip from tomorrow's Halloween episode, in which we have a deep discussion of "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. If you like this, you'll like the podcast.
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Pops on Hops discusses "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We don't do this too often, but I wanted to share a video clip from tomorrow's Halloween episode, in which we have a deep discussion of "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. If you like this, you'll like the podcast.
youtu.be/_0YYJr7bZTw
youtu.be/_0YYJr7bZTw
Some behind the scenes footage from our recording session for "Hoppin' from the Grave," dropping on Halloween! For an audio medium, we certainly do go all out...
October 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Some behind the scenes footage from our recording session for "Hoppin' from the Grave," dropping on Halloween! For an audio medium, we certainly do go all out...
It's almost spooky time! Join us this Friday for our annual Halloween episode where we discuss K-Tel Records "Rockin' From the Grave" and sample three pumpkin beers. And remember to dress appropriately!
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's almost spooky time! Join us this Friday for our annual Halloween episode where we discuss K-Tel Records "Rockin' From the Grave" and sample three pumpkin beers. And remember to dress appropriately!
We hope this episode will make quite an impression on your Friday! Join us as we review Sabrina Carpenter and sample beers from Xul Beer Company and Spanish Marie Brewery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever your find your pods!
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We hope this episode will make quite an impression on your Friday! Join us as we review Sabrina Carpenter and sample beers from Xul Beer Company and Spanish Marie Brewery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever your find your pods!
Join us for a bit of a Grimm weekend as we review @tracychapmanonline.bsky.social's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!
Grimm Chat, Man
Tracy Chapman and Grimm Artisan Ales
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October 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Join us for a bit of a Grimm weekend as we review @tracychapmanonline.bsky.social's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!
Join us for a bit of a Grimm start to the weekend as we review Tracy Chapman's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisanal Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!
October 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Join us for a bit of a Grimm start to the weekend as we review Tracy Chapman's debut album and sample beers from Grimm Artisanal Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your podcasts!
One of our biggest fans continues her underground international marketing campaign! Now grab a beer @kvonyborg.bsky.social!
@popsonhopspod.bsky.social at #Margaritaville in Cozumel ⛱️🩴👙🍹
September 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
One of our biggest fans continues her underground international marketing campaign! Now grab a beer @kvonyborg.bsky.social!
We are honored to be named the Silver Medal Winners in the category of Best Podcast Co-Hosts in this year's W3 Awards! If you don't know why, you should check us out!
Winners Gallery - w3 Awards
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September 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are honored to be named the Silver Medal Winners in the category of Best Podcast Co-Hosts in this year's W3 Awards! If you don't know why, you should check us out!
You will want to stick around for this bonus episode, featuring Pops on Hops regular,
@whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour!
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@whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour!
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Bonus Episode: Ways to Stick Around
The Stick Arounds and Hummel Hometown Beers
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September 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
You will want to stick around for this bonus episode, featuring Pops on Hops regular,
@whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour!
open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...
@whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour!
open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...
Take your bathroom breaks now! You will need the extra bladder capacity for tomorrow's episode! Join us as we welcome @whatamimaking.bsky.social and Jeff Gower of The Stick Arounds to discuss their fabulous album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming acoustic tour this fall!
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Ways to Stick Around a Bathroom Break!
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September 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Take your bathroom breaks now! You will need the extra bladder capacity for tomorrow's episode! Join us as we welcome @whatamimaking.bsky.social and Jeff Gower of The Stick Arounds to discuss their fabulous album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming acoustic tour this fall!
youtu.be/E9hyb_sFMc8
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We have decided to create a Substack post for each of our episodes from Seasons 1-4 to add them to our archives!
In our pilot episode from 3/5/2021, we speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first twelve albums by @remhq.bsky.social.
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In our pilot episode from 3/5/2021, we speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first twelve albums by @remhq.bsky.social.
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Pilot Episode: Collapse Into the Catalog
R.E.M. & Odd Breed Wild Ales
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August 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We have decided to create a Substack post for each of our episodes from Seasons 1-4 to add them to our archives!
In our pilot episode from 3/5/2021, we speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first twelve albums by @remhq.bsky.social.
popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/collapse-i...
In our pilot episode from 3/5/2021, we speak “comprehensively and encyclopedically” about the first twelve albums by @remhq.bsky.social.
popsonhopspod.substack.com/p/collapse-i...
One half of the Pops on Hops co-hosting team has answered "Six Questions with @whatamimaking.bsky.social," and the early reviews are glowing!
The absolute adoration I have for Abigail Hummel 🍻 @popsonhopspod.bsky.social is unmatched 🥰
Catch her answering #SixQuestions here with my friend @whatamimaking.bsky.social
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Catch her answering #SixQuestions here with my friend @whatamimaking.bsky.social
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#008 Six Questions with Abigail Hummel
Abigail Hummel from the great Pops On Hops Podcast swings by the Sheddio for a half dozen musical questions.
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August 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
One half of the Pops on Hops co-hosting team has answered "Six Questions with @whatamimaking.bsky.social," and the early reviews are glowing!
This Friday is brought to you by the letter B(ee) as we listen to Edie Brickell & New Bohemians and sample (for the first time on the pod) meads from B. Nektar Meadery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!
August 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This Friday is brought to you by the letter B(ee) as we listen to Edie Brickell & New Bohemians and sample (for the first time on the pod) meads from B. Nektar Meadery. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!
In case you missed it... WE PUBLISHED OUR 100TH EPISODE! To celebrate, we count down our top 5 albums from each other's submissions & sample beers from Swamp Head Brewery, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., & Invasive Species Brewing. As always, listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods.
July 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In case you missed it... WE PUBLISHED OUR 100TH EPISODE! To celebrate, we count down our top 5 albums from each other's submissions & sample beers from Swamp Head Brewery, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., & Invasive Species Brewing. As always, listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods.
Our friend @petedominick.bsky.social had a fabulous discussion today on the loss of companion animals. I was inspired to share some old and new thoughts on the topic. If you have companion animals, I hope you will take the time to read it.
In Memory of Caduceus (1989-2003)
Reflections on the loss of my first companion animal, by Barry "Pops" Hummel
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July 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our friend @petedominick.bsky.social had a fabulous discussion today on the loss of companion animals. I was inspired to share some old and new thoughts on the topic. If you have companion animals, I hope you will take the time to read it.
Join us today as we review another 2024 album by Billie Eilish and sample beers from Grand Scheme Brewing! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!
July 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join us today as we review another 2024 album by Billie Eilish and sample beers from Grand Scheme Brewing! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your favorite pods!
We are delighted to continue our guest-heavy season 5 with the legendary @petecoevo.bsky.social, the man behind all of our jingles! Today, we discuss Pete's choice of music and beer: Fugazi and Ghost Town Brewing. Listen and popsonhopspod.com or wherever fine podcasts can be found!
June 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are delighted to continue our guest-heavy season 5 with the legendary @petecoevo.bsky.social, the man behind all of our jingles! Today, we discuss Pete's choice of music and beer: Fugazi and Ghost Town Brewing. Listen and popsonhopspod.com or wherever fine podcasts can be found!
Today we are joined by now-three-timer "Uncle" Derek Hummel, Sr., to discuss his Jukebox selection by Breaking Benjamin and sample beers from Meyers Lighthouse Brewing Co. & Mini Golf! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!
June 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today we are joined by now-three-timer "Uncle" Derek Hummel, Sr., to discuss his Jukebox selection by Breaking Benjamin and sample beers from Meyers Lighthouse Brewing Co. & Mini Golf! Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!
Join us tomorrow for a wide ranging conversation when we welcome back "Uncle" Derek Hummel to share a few beers from Myers Lighthouse Brewing while discussing the music of Breaking Benjamin.
Szechuan Buds Outtake from Episode 97, "Apiophobia"
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June 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join us tomorrow for a wide ranging conversation when we welcome back "Uncle" Derek Hummel to share a few beers from Myers Lighthouse Brewing while discussing the music of Breaking Benjamin.
Nothing like a little bit of Lady Gaga to start your weekend! Join us as we review her debut album and sample beers from Prairie Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!
May 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nothing like a little bit of Lady Gaga to start your weekend! Join us as we review her debut album and sample beers from Prairie Artisan Ales. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever you find your pods!
Extra special bonus episode alert! Today, we ask our friends to test us to see how many beer styles from Neon Desert Brewing we can identify while blindfolded. How good are we at our craft? Listen at popsonhopspod.com - or wherever you find your podcasts - to find out!
May 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Extra special bonus episode alert! Today, we ask our friends to test us to see how many beer styles from Neon Desert Brewing we can identify while blindfolded. How good are we at our craft? Listen at popsonhopspod.com - or wherever you find your podcasts - to find out!
We continue our guest marathon today as we are joined by now-four-timer Zachary Hummel to review a family favorite album by @arcadefire.com and sample beers from Dees Brothers Brewing. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever your find your favorite pods!
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We continue our guest marathon today as we are joined by now-four-timer Zachary Hummel to review a family favorite album by @arcadefire.com and sample beers from Dees Brothers Brewing. Listen at popsonhopspod.com or wherever your find your favorite pods!
We are trying something a little different today! Enjoy this written piece entitled "The Great Mandolin Caper," and learn the story of a piece of musical family history!
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The Great Mandolin Caper
The story of a family heirloom that reconnected two families.
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April 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We are trying something a little different today! Enjoy this written piece entitled "The Great Mandolin Caper," and learn the story of a piece of musical family history!
open.substack.com/pub/popsonho...
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