Beer and Bullsh*t

Beer and Bullsh*t

Ben Johnson

Episodes 115
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Join award-winning beer writer Ben Johnson (”The Globe and Mail” ”The Growler” ”Toronto Life”) and his occasional co-host Chris Pellarin as we dive into the stories behind the beer in your glass. Crack open cold ones with brewmasters, industry pros, and some of Canada’s funniest personalities to talk brewery insights, beer industry deep dives, and unfiltered conversations that go way beyond the pint.

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Recent Episodes

#114 - That seems like too many dead chickens

Feb 20, 2026 1h 11m

Ben welcomes back Graeme Kobayashi, owner of Counterpoint Brewing, along with Front of The House Manager, Kayla Jager (aka instagram's KaylaLikesBeer), to talk about their new location, hot dog…

#113 - We know you still suck

Jan 09, 2026 1h 13m

Ben chats with Brittany Ribalkin about her craft beer journey from studying genetics, to graduating Niagara College’s Brewing Program, to brewing beer at Muskoka Brewery, and becoming the head brewer…

#112 - A baker, a doctor, and a brewer

Dec 26, 2025 1h 18m

Ben welcomes Stephen Rich to the show to talk about his broad experience in beer from contract brewers, to big beer, and helping build a modest lil' brewery in Blythe. We also talk about his gigs…

#111 - Hellfire and brimstone

Dec 19, 2025 1h 37m

This week, two old beer-scented ink-slingers chop it up as Jordan St. John returns and joins Ben to reflect on his days as a nationally-syndicated beer columnist, editor of the beer magazine The…

#110 - Double Saison

Dec 12, 2025 1h 18m

Ben welcomes back Shehan Da Silva of Lost Craft Brewery to talk about the evolution of his brewery from a contract operation to one with two tap rooms, RTDs, spirits, and more. They dive into the…

#109 - My car smells like ass

Dec 05, 2025 1h 24m

Ben chats with Steve Hukari, co-founder of the Southern Ontario Beer Boys, about his work turning a beer-enthusiast social media presence into a charitable enterprise that has raised $100K. Plus…

#108 - Blow your brains out

Nov 28, 2025 1h 10m

Ben welcomes back  Matt Tweedy of Tooth and Nail Brewery to talk about  Ottawa's beer scene, why chasing hype is a fool’s game, and the stubborn joy of making classic styles well. They dig into…

#107 - Your butt's broken

Nov 25, 2025 1h 6m

Ben welcomes Mare Keefe back to the show to talk about her extensive involvement in female-centred brewing initiatives, Ales for ALS, and the sad fate of The Granite as Toronto desperately searches…

#106 - Call me baby

Oct 24, 2025 1h 10m

Scott Simmons, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers, returns to the show to talk to Ben about the evolution of the industry, taxation, codes of conduct, convenience store beer and where it's gone…

#105 - Go fund yourself

Apr 17, 2025 32m

Ben rants about the Canadian Brewing Awards, April fools, and the closure of Shacklands Brewing in Toronto. Plus Katy Perry, boner metrics, and curly fries.

#104 - Invisible chunks

Mar 21, 2025 1h 9m

Ben chats with filmmaker, actor, and comedian Rob Baker about his CBC documentary series, Locals Welcome, his short film, The Light Before The Sun, and why he fights someone every day. Plus they…

#103 - Make Ontario dystopian alternate 1985 version of Hill Valley, California from Back to The Future Two Again

Feb 27, 2025 14m

Ben offers up a quick round-up of local beer news, including a look at how terrible things are and a not-unrelated look at the Premier of Ontario's latest efforts to get 'er done.

#102 - The mean people are listening

Feb 20, 2025 1h 4m

Ben and co-host Chris Schryer welcome Obie Simmonds and Ania Donich of the Canadian Brewing Awards to talk about the beer awards landscape, being a "a non-beer guy" in the beer industry, trying to…

#101 - We'll do it live!

Feb 13, 2025 1h 29m

Ben and Chris celebrate 101 episodes with a live streamed video episode featuring a special message from Buck Martinez, a surprise call-in from Indie Alehouse’s Jason Fisher, and wa back log of…

#100 - I don't want to own a bus

Feb 06, 2025 1h 14m

Ben chats with Brad Campeau of Brew Donkey and goes deep on all things Ottawa. Yes, Ottawa! They talk about why Ottawa beer folks might have a bit of a chip on their shoulder, TICO, zip zip zip…

99 - Roller Dogs

Jan 23, 2025 57m

Ben welcomes guest co-host Christ Schryer to chat with Richard Preiss, cofounder of Escarpment Labs, to talk about harvesting yeast from a wasp’s guts, ice machine drains, and their merger with Le…

#98 - 1970s French bistro acid trip

Jan 02, 2025 1h 10m

Ben chats with Alex and Emily of Lovebird Brewing about their transition from contract brewing for their eponymous snack club to building a bricks and mortar spot in Meaford, plus putting the GGBA on…

#97 - I know Fil

Dec 27, 2024 53m

Ben chats with Emma Maganja, Worker Owner at London Brewing, about running a brewery as a co-operative, the pros and cons of being organic, Euchre nights, converting her dad from Rickard's Red, and…

#96 - These people are my butter burgers

Dec 19, 2024 1h 14m

Ben sits down with Chris Schryer of the Toronto Beer Podcast to talk about the decline of beer writing, mediocre BBC/CBC Christmas dramas from the 1970s, the inside scoop on the Canada Post strike,…

#95 - Bring bitter back

Dec 12, 2024 23m

Ben unveils his new gig as "beer selector" for London's Bicycle Cafe, talks about Getting Struck, the Burdock Brewery / Kirkland Signature partnership we need, and the top selling beers in the LCBO…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Beer and Bullsh*t have?

Beer and Bullsh*t has published 115 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Comedy.

Is Beer and Bullsh*t still active?

Beer and Bullsh*t is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 58m.

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