The Weekend Starts Now: Season 2 Debut

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

The Weekend Starts Now podcast taped the first show of its second season at Indeed Brewing Company‘s Ox Room on Tuesday, April 12.

Join us this coming Tuesday evening at Indeed for our next taping session, featuring beer, smart conversation, and the occasional non-sequitur.

This weekly podcast is a joint project of the Heavy Table and Secrets of the City, and it covers art, music, food, drink, culture, and more in the Upper Midwest.

You can follow and listen to the show on Soundcloud, or play the show by following the links below. And you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

The Weekend Starts Now is brought to you by Indeed Brewing Company. Indeed Brewing Company cultivates an artfully eclectic lineup of distinctive flagship beers, well-loved seasonal releases, and adventurous specialty brews from the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. Indeed Brewing: We’re not just brewing beer, We’re crafting experiences. We are thirsty creatures, Indeed. There’s more to explore at www.indeedbrewing.com.

annie-bs-gray-logoOur podcast is also brought to you by Annie B’s Popcorn and Caramels. Annie B’s, making handcrafted caramels and popcorn right here in Minnesota since 1978. Enter the promocode “Weekend” at anniebs.com to take 20 percent off your order!

Hear the whole episode here! Bumper music is Damiana Departure by Flyherder via Always Human Tapes.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

SEGMENT 1: INTRODUCTION

Taylor and James fire up season two of the podcast and welcome listeners to the swanky Ox Room at Indeed Brewing Company.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

SEGMENT 2: ROSS RAIHALA OF THE PIONEER PRESS

Music critic Ross Raihala talks about tweeting from stadium shows, the paper’s Worst Song Ever bracket competition, and more.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

SEGMENT 3: COMEDIAN BRANDI BROWN

Local comedian and live comedy host Brandi Brown talks politics (Minnesota caucuses to be precise) and more.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

SEGMENT 4: THE OPPOSITE QUIZ

Wherein our guests determine bands that are the opposite of Bruce Springsteen, Phish, and more.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

SEGMENT 5: PETER SIEVE

Heavy Table writer and local musician Peter Sieve talks about the crazed atmosphere at the Target Field new foods preview.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table
Becca Dilley / Heavy Table