Host Ben Rice chats with Canadian musician/producer/craft beer enthusiast Jordon Zadorozny of pop-rock band/solo project Blinker the Star, to discuss Canadian craft beer, as well as the parallels and dichotomies of the craft beer scene and the music scene from the early 90s to today. We go down Ben Rice's rabbit hole of fandom, as a means to end regarding a discussion of creativity, growth, expansion, and the effects of the internet on beer and music. We talk Failure and failures, big budgets and limited releases. Plus! Jordon's/Blinker the Star's latest release, and his/its upcoming next record. It's incredible to hear how beer has evolved through the eyes of a musician who also watched the rise and fall of the music industry. Thank you to Jordon for lending me his time. Enjoy!

Find out more about Blinker the Star, download tracks, or order an album at www.bandcamp.com/BlinkerTheStar

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Intro Music: “Functional Alcoholism” by Be Brave Bold Robot (@bebraveboldrobot)

Alternate Intro Music (not featured in this episode): “JamRoc” by Breez (@breeztheartist)

Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alchemistqueen)

Speaking of music, bandcamp.com is currently giving 100% of money paid for music directly to the artist, so buy a Breez or Be Bold Brave Robot EP or LP and support your local artists.

Cheers!