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Friday 5pm

The Craft Beer Channelyoutube.com

Welcome to the Friday 5pm podcast, a weekly ramble chat from Youtube's award-winning Craft Beer Channel designed to be consumed as you sup on your first beer of the weekend. Join us for a weekly roundup with behind the scenes stories, beer news and whatever Brad decides to dredge up from his mind palace this time. 

Crack a beer and join us every Friday at 5pm to wind down and a look back at the week in beer, including the comments on this week's Youtube video. 

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Episodes

Friday 5pm – We're back!

After 5 weeks in the wilderness (occasionally literally) we're back on the pod with news of our campaign, Jonny's next book, our video with Harvey's and something about bees with broken legs. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZC6JUMeIIA Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 216

Friday 5pm – bears on the moon

This week is the last podcast for a few weeks as Brad is off to the Fjords, Jonny to Cape Town, and um... water bears to the moon? WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UiR2m5XYWOg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIG...

May 16, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 215

Friday 5pm – Isle of Dan

This week we mostly talk about Bedford. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IELJ6JCewQ4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-...

May 09, 202549 minSeason 2Ep. 214

Friday 5pm – show me generation

Jonny's won another Fortnum & Mason Award! Brad's been pub crawling with the Wicker Man! And we dig into the craft beer reports of the US and UK. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/flfxCqqesX4 Check out ElBurritomonster: https://www.instagram.com/elburritomonster Check out the Perfectpour guy in Japan: https://www.instagram.com/perfect_beer_kitchen_nishiogi/ Check out the World Beer Cup results: https://www.worldbeercup.org/winners/current-winners/ Support the show Brought to you by t...

May 02, 202559 minSeason 2Ep. 213

Friday 5pm – don't touchi the Tucci

This week we celebrate a response to our petition, release a video NOT about cask, and worry what will happen if Stanley Tucci comes to the Fortnum & Mason Awards next week. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COP...

Apr 25, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 212

Thursday 5pm – bigger than Katie Perry in space

This week we've been all over the national media – ITV News, The Guardian, Times Radio... but we spend most of the podcast talking about THAT space trip, someone else's Youtube video, and a chef in a gimp suit. The usual stuff. WATCH TWEEDY'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR9u6zjtwg LISTEN TO DIAMOND MINE: https://open.spotify.com/album/3gjscVqoJHTwhp6p2zZETj?si=2m4Rnk0oSJelKCNGQT8bkQ WATCH THE GIMP CHEF: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EQK783tR5/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support the show Bro...

Apr 17, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 211

Friday 5pm – Francask Boozetsar

This week we relive the chaos of last night's live show, muse on stunts to get our petition to 100,000 signatures, and try to make a pub out of Francois Bourgeois. SIGN THE PETITION HERE: tinyurl.com/save-cask GET THE POSTERS & LETTER HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ek1L6GYVwd6lYEAzvl8oo2c353_QoLCD?usp=sharing Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the we...

Apr 11, 202552 minSeason 2Ep. 210

Friday 5pm - sign our petition!

It's the end of Keep Cask Alive series but not the campaign! Join us as we discuss the next steps for getting cask ale UNESCO recognition, as well as some beer news and the fact that Jonny is brewing again! SIGN THE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686 WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/cY_krjt0K1U Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the week...

Apr 04, 202549 minSeason 2Ep. 209

Friday 5pm – bottle caps don't pop

This week we dig into the science of the sound of a beer opening, mourn the future of our species as Toronado is sold to a tech bro, and dig into the comments of what's being heralded as the Best Episode of Keep Cask Alive yet WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PyD8TmmRScY BUY THE T-SHIRT: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/craft-beer-channel-keep-cask-alive-black-t-shirt/ Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that g...

Mar 28, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 208

Friday 5pm – taking the hobbits to Isinglass

This week sees a bumper crop of news, some serious VIEWS on the comments section, and a massive ear worm. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1JQop7DMVec DON'T WATCH THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE-1RPDqJAY Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of B...

Mar 21, 20251 hr

Friday 5pm – we're all human

This week we've been to Belgium to film the last few scenes of Keep Cask Alive, while wrestling with football broadcast rights and knee-height tables. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnogGqLTzX4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Bee...

Mar 14, 202554 min

Friday 5pm – pocketmoney pale

Brad's saved cask and we've been drinking and eating sausages at the world's most famous pub. WATC THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UIVi7YzXCR0 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-booksho...

Mar 07, 202554 minSeason 2Ep. 207

Friday 5pm – slurp, sir?

This week the King's been slurping cask ale, Brad's got lost on Instagram again and Jonny claims that while the future has come, it sucks. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/goZsSZPVg_0 SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST: tinyurl.com/keepcaskalive Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going...

Feb 28, 202551 minSeason 2Ep. 206

Friday 5pm – a flock of Neamenoids

This week Jonny is morning drinking, Brad is telling three-year-old news stories, and we talk about the launch of Keep Cask Alive! WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/D8LiB6yvlx4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIG...

Feb 21, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 205

Friday 5pm – seagull hat man

This week we discuss beer and chocolate matching, aphrodisiacs, IBS, football and of course our new series of KEEP CASK ALIVE! WATCH THE TRAILER HERE: https://youtu.be/0BNKJVBkg50 READ THAT ARTICLE HERE: https://vinepair.com/articles/wa-beer-pros-most-overrated-beer-2025/ Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as wel...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 204

Friday 5pm – low-alc meal deal

This week Brad nearly has a beer, Jonny doesn't even have one – but KEEP CASK ALIVE IS NEARLY HERE. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-...

Feb 07, 202547 min

Friday 5pm – Augustinfluencer

This week we fly into a Rage about Firestone's new release, and wonder if you really can spot a Tegz man a mile off. Also, sorry Marina Hyde. You're amazing. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dqd6SGljF4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 204

Friday 5pm – Kid Rock's wrap-around sunglasses

Jonny's joined the illuminati, Brad's reliving his VJ days and our grip on reality has got just that little bit looser. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meani...

Jan 24, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 203

Friday 5pm – Pompeii brothel trip

We're back! Brad's been to Naples and just about survived, Jonny's off to Davos, and the comments on this week's video got us thinking. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6qkPmFytCA Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY J...

Jan 17, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 202

Friday 5pm – Soreen seems to be the hardest word

It's our 200th episode, and we are apparently marking it by talking about Brad's cowboy hats and how many calories are in a Soreen. In retrospect, it's probably the only way we know how. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! S...

Dec 13, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 201

Friday 5pm – a cat-sized hole

This week Brad is building cat homes from coolers, Jonny is being on more podcasts, and we have been to Fuller's to film more Keep Cask Alive 2 footage. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/QzJjsw0i2wo?si=5c3LYWGI-Kjhc4cH BUY THE CHRISTMAS BOX: https://www.beermerchants.com/the-craft-beer-channel-christmas-case Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig i...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 200

Friday 5pm – Peter Pointer

This week Brad's measuring his fingers, Jonny's ranting about heritage again and we're planning our Christmas shoot. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-...

Nov 30, 202455 minSeason 2Ep. 199

Friday 5pm – white jean zombie

Brad is back from the US West Coast. Jonny is back from... Reading. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-order AMAZON:...

Nov 22, 202456 minSeason 2Ep. 198

Friday 5pm – ghost town

Hey beer geeks! As promised this week Jonny has managed to corner Mark Dredge and quiz him about his amazing book, A Brief History of Lager, and talk about the amazing locations that appear in both that and The Meaning of Beer. Brad's back next week! WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtfEWnPsNng Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig...

Nov 15, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 197

Friday 5pm – Drink Jonny Dry?

Hey folks! It's just little ol' me this week because Brad's in the USA and I didn't think quick enough to get a guest. We'll have one next week, so hang tight while I dig into this week's comments, expand a little on how crazy surgeons were in the 1800s, and outline a new live show format launching next week! JONNY'S BOOK EVENTS: 14/11 – Beer Shop, Hitchin 19/11 – Garden City Brewing, Letchworth (email gardencitybrewing@gmail.com) 21/11 – Siren RG1, Reading 7/12 – Teller bar, Hitchin (TBC) 18/12...

Nov 08, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 196

Friday 5pm – teeny tiny screens

It's been a busy week in the beer world and CBC – we have visited the oldest brewery in the UK, while the government have been confusing beer geeks, and A-list celebs have been buying C-list lager breweries in Wales. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4X_v9Y-QI7U Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well ...

Nov 01, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 195

Friday 5pm – the Madri conspiracy

It's Friday! It's 5pm! We won an award we forgot we entered! Also, we've been to Burton to learn all about Isinglass, and Madri continues to haunt us. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-boo...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 194

Friday 5pm – trenchcoating

This week there's clearly something in the water/beer. Brad's inventing new forms of perversion, while Jonny's desperately trying to talk about our trip to the Tetley and our latest video about beer, death and religion. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO SEE THE GABF RESULTS Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hea...

Oct 18, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 193

Friday 5pm – finish your beers, Brazil

This week is about as chaotic as it gets as we tackle important news such as a monkey drinking beer in Brazil, try to make sense of "genius steals" and relive Brad's birthday micropub crawl. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gcrQwT5vxDg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 1 min

Friday 5pm – beer butlers

This week Brad has a mad-cap scheme to introduce low-alcohol beer to schools, Jonny visits the new Kernel taproom, and we dig into this week's video all about new world hops. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing. BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES...

Oct 04, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 192
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