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Through The Draft Line

Matt Brooks, JD Neinast

Through The Draft Line is an independent podcast produced in Boston, Massachusetts. The intention? To find and discuss the intersection of the creative and craft beer industries. To dig deep into the elements of New England artists' creative processes that there often isn’t enough time for at the merch table after their set. And what better way to have these discussions than over a beer? More specifically, each artist’s preferred brew, along with varying samples from craft breweries around the world. Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod!

S. 3 Ep. 5 | Notebook P

Join Matt & JD as they discuss the ascension of R&B/Hip Hop artist Notebook P! Coming up in the Randolph scene, Notebook P (Pat) released his first full-length album, A Fool's Paradise, in 2020. Tune in as we discuss his journey and inspirations while sipping on two beers from Finback Brewery, as well as Big aLICe Brewing Co. and Three's Brewing. Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Who else, but Tim Hall! Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Jan 25, 2021

51 min

S. 3 Ep. 4 | Tim Hall

Matt & JD eagerly welcome the final Draft Line guest of the year -- Tim Hall. An educator, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and activist, you may recognize Tim's name as the credited composer of our theme song, mentioned at the end of each episode. He is also the recent recipient of the Session Musician of the Year award by the Boston Music Awards, and has some exciting projects set for release in 2021. If you're on the hunt for New Years plans, also check out Hipstory's Hipstoric Renaissance event.

Dec 28, 2020

53 min

S. 3 Ep. 3 | Loman

Loman is a Massachusetts-based producer, beatmaker and the mind behind record label Union Sound. His work can be found all throughout the Boston scene, most recently a new release by Kadeem titled "Remains of a Man." Tune in as we get to know Loman over Finback Brewery's Gavotte DIPA. Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Dec 21, 2020

56 min

S. 3 Ep. 2 | Ray Berry, White Lion Brewing

Welcome back! For the third time, we are flipping the script on our normal format. It is our honor to present this episode featuring Ray Berry, President & General Manager of White Lion Brewing Company. One of only five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts, White Lion is celebrating the opening of their new full-service space in Springfield, Mass this month. Tune in as we discuss the opening, and much more while sipping on a collaboration beer with Vitamin Sea Brewing.

Nov 20, 2020

44 min

S. 3 Ep. 1 | DJ WhySham

Now that remote podcasting is here to stay, we are excited to return to your ears! We begin season 3 with the founder of Boston Got Next, DJ WhySham. We are incredibly grateful to have spoken with her and wish her all the luck when the 2020 Boston Music Awards results come out on December 11th, 2020! Hosts: Matt Brooks & JD Neinast Theme Music By: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Nov 16, 2020

1 hr 2 min

S. 2 Finale | Lance Jackson [REMOTE]

Matt & JD close their second season with Randolph-based MC and activist, Lance Jackson. We sip on beers from Finback as well as Crue Brew, one of five black-owned breweries in Massachusetts. For a taste of beer, politics, and good ass hip hop, tune in today! We look forward to returning with a new season later in 2020, with hopes of recording in-person again very soon. Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Jun 28, 2020

40 min

BONUS | Remnant Brewing [REMOTE]

At Through The Draft Line, we use craft beer as our facilitator for conversation with some of the most exciting creatives in New England. Today we, for the second time, flip that script in our conversation with Charlie Cummings. Starting his brewing journey at Castle Island and Mystic (RIP), Charlie is now the Head Brewer at Remnant Brewing, a cozy brewery-meets-coffee-shop tucked away in Somerville's Bow Market. Additionally, Charlie is a musician, and a part of Organ Meats and The String Lites. Cheers!

Jun 23, 2020

43 min

S. 2 Ep. 6 | Amanda Shea [REMOTE]

JD and Matt, from a distance, are joined by multi-faceted Bostonian creative Amanda Shea. Between her work as a spoken word artist to running publicity for Brandy Blaze, this is a woman everyone in the scene should know, and we hope you enjoy our increasingly tipsy conversation! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks

May 26, 2020

58 min

S. 2 Ep. 5 | Prateek [REMOTE]

We are thrilled to be back from a short hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded and Matt has relocated to NYC. Today, thanks to the help of Zencastr, we bring you our first remotely-recorded episode featuring Prateek (pruh - TEEK). Two EP's into his career and described as “Not just any guy with a guitar…” by The Boston Globe, Prateek is a champion of Boston creative community. Listen in as we discuss sobriety and mental health, pick apart songs, and try out our first on-mic IG live stream.

May 17, 2020

1 hr

S. 2 Ep. 4 | Red Shaydez, Bitch!

It's 2020 and Draft Line Pod is back! Today, we are joined by Red Shaydez, a multi-faceted, boxer robe-wearing bully of a hip-hop artist and the queen of cool. Red became our first guest who allowed us to pick her beer, which we took full advantage of while discussing the golden age of hip hop, being a flight attendant for the Boston Bruins, and much more. Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Audio Production: Matt Brooks

Jan 14, 2020

1 hr 7 min