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For the February 2026 edition of Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails from Please Beverage Co. in Mount Pleasant, Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb are previewing the upcoming Vancouver Cocktail Week from March 1st through March 8th. They're joined by Please Beverage Co. Founder Adam Osbourne, Gail Nugent the Founder and Producer of Vancouver Cocktail week and Luke O'Hare the President of Jacks.
In the first episode of Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails of 2026, Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb are joined by Mark Evangelista the Blending and Maturation lead and Jason Roller the Head of Wines and Spirits for Wayne Gretzky Estates. Dave Benson from the Kitsilano Liquor Store has the first edition of On the Shelves for the new year. Plus the guys continue to host their show from Please Beverage Co. in Mount Pleasant where they're joined by Adam Osbourne the owner and operator of Please.
Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb close out 2025 at Please Beverage Co. in Mount Pleasant for the final RTD show of 2025. They're joined by Micha Dew from Suntory Global Sprits, Scott Thompson from Mad Lab Spirits, Dave Benson from Kitsilano Liquor Store and Adam Osbourne from Please Beverage Co.
Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb weigh in on Vancouver's refreshing new canned cocktail industry, broadcasting from Please Beverage Co in Mount Pleasant.  Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb broadcast from Please Beverage Co. They're joined by Chris Noske from Heritage Acres Distilling in Abbotsford, Ken Douglas the Business Development Manager for Salish Sea Spirits, Gerood from Slane Irish Whiskey in Ireland and Adam Osbourne from Please Beverage Co.
Broadcast Date: September 28, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: Please Beverage Co., Vancouver Guests: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb host from Please Beverage Co. in Mount Pleasant. Please Beverage Co. Founder Adam Osbourne and MadLab Spirits Founder Scott Thompson talk about the challenges to the industry with the BCGEU labour dispute. Richard Betts the Co-Founder of Komo's Tequila discusses his change in career path that's taken him from New York to Italy. Plus John from Rumblers teases something big that's coming on the horizon. Joe Leary visits Sidekick Brewing for the Best of Chilliwack for 2025. Joe is joined by Alison Colehorp and Carly Brkich from Tourism Chilliwack, Colleen Neals the founder of Farmhouse Brewing, Trevor Nielsen the head brewer of Old Yale Brewing, and Maria Riemer and Kathy Kwon the Co-owners of Sidekick Brewing.
Joe Leary and Rick Mohabir broadcast from Trading Post Brewing courtesy of Tourism Abbotsford. They're joined by Quinn Schnieder Director of Operations for Trading Post Brewing, Chris Noski Founder of Heritage Acre Distilling, Cam Stenberg GM Old Abbey Ales, Jenny Campbell Operations Manager of Campbell's Gold Honey Farms and Meadery and Clarie Seely Executive Director of Tourism Abbotsford.
Broadcast Date: August 23, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: Please Beverage Co., Vancouver Guests: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb continue their summer residency at Please Beverage Co. for their fourth episode in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. They're joined by Please Beverage Co co-founder Adam Osbourne, Karen Padilla from the Delf Group, Jacques Remillard from Tide Cocktail Co., Jenny Simmanilakis, Micah Due from Santori Global Spirits, Dave Benson from the Kitsilano Liquor Store, Scott Thompson from Mad Lab Spirits, and the resident show bartender Arturo Garcia. Broadcast Date: July 20, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: Please Beverage Co., Vancouver Guests: Please Beverage Co., Drumshanbo Gun Powder Irish Gin, Suntory Global Spirits Citrus Smash, Mad Labs Distilling, On The Shelves, and North Side Fresh Broadcast Date: July 19, 2025
Hosts: Rick Mohabir and Joe Leary Location: Patina Brewing, Port Coquitlam Guests: Mayor Brad West, North Paw Brewing, and Patina Brewing Broadcast Date: June 25, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: Please Beverage Co., Vancouver Guests: Please Beverage Co., Mad Labs Distilling, Saigon Ciders, -196 Vodka Seltzer, Dillon's Gin Cocktails, Mainland Whisky, On The Shelves, and North Side Fresh Broadcast Date: May 25, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: Please Beverage Co., Vancouver Guests: Please Beverage Co., Beam Suntory -196 Vodka Soda, Strickler Shrub Cocktails, Altos Tequila, On The Shelf, and Northside Fresh. Broadcast Date: April 27, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: A Taste Of Legacy, Olympic Village Vancouver Guests: Chica Chida Peanut Butter Infused Agave, Northside Fresh, Beam Suntory, and On the Shelves Broadcast Date: March 30, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: A Taste Of Legacy, Olympic Village Vancouver Guests: Duchess Cocktails, Hey Y'All Hard Iced Tea, On The Shelf, Mad Labs Distilling, and Beam Suntory Broadcast Date: December 22, 2024
Hosts: Rick Mohabir and Joe Leary Location: Longwood Brew Pub, Nanaimo B.C. Guests: Wolf Brewing Company, White Sails Brewing, Long Wood Brewery, and Tourism Nanaimo Broadcast Date: February 15, 2025
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: A Taste Of Legacy, Olympic Village Vancouver Guests: B.C. Gin Festival, Alchemist Magazine Vancouver Cocktail Week, On The Shelves, and Minus 196 Seltzer Broadcast Date: December 22, 2024
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: A Taste Of Legacy, Olympic Village Vancouver Guests: Maker's Mark Whisky, Lolo Drink Company, Wayne Gretzky Estate, What's On The Shelves, Glenlivet Whisky, and Mad Lab Distilling. Broadcast Date: January 2025
Location: Neighbor's Restaurant and Pizza House Hosts: Joe Leary and Rick Mohabir Guests: Neighbor's Restaurant and Pizza House, Strathcona Brewing, Who Care Beverage Company, Granville Island Brewing, Back Country Brewing, and Whistler Brewing Broadcast Date: December 22, 2024
Hosts: Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb Location: A Taste Of Legacy, Olympic Village Vancouver Guests: Mountain Joe, Inversion Nitro Cocktails, Viaggio Resort Mazatlan, On The Shelves, and Beam Suntory Global Spirits. |
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Just Here For The Beer RadioCanada's original dedicated beer radio program since 2010, the show airs on the second and last Saturday of each month on Sportsnet AM 650. Hosted by broadcaster Joe Leary and co-host Rick Mohabir, JHFTB Radio brings together the top brewers from the world of beer to tell their stories and showcase their products. JHFTB Radio sponsors
Hand Crafted Spirits RadioHosted by Joe Leary of 'Just Here for the Beer Radio' and Darryl Lamb, Brand Ambassador of Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, ‘Hand-Crafted Spirits’ on BNN Bloomberg Radio 1410 showcases the world of distilled spirits, featuring the products and industry innovators, both locally and internationally. Sponsored by:
Through The Grapevine RadioHosted by Joe Leary of 'Just Here for the Beer Radio' and Richard Goodine, certified "Cork Dork" and wine educator, 'Through The Grapevine' on BNN Bloomberg Radio 1410 showcases the world of fine wines, and features product and industry innovators both locally and internationally. Sponsored by:
Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails; The RTD ShowHosted by Joe Leary and Darryl Lamb, the show focuses on the exploding refreshed beverages and canned cocktails drink segment. Recorded at AJ’s Brooklyn Pizza Joint at 325 East Broadway, the show airs on the first Saturday of each month on Sportsnet AM 650 with a weekly repeat.
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About UsOriginating in 2010 as a live, monthly broadcast, Just Here for the Beer is now Canada’s longest-running, dedicated and continuous beer-oriented program on commercial radio airwaves. Our companion shows, Thru the Grapevine, Hand-Crafted Spirits, and Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails provide our audience with lively discussions about wine, spirits, cocktails, and other interesting beverage market segments. Our mission is to educate the public on all things beer, wine and spirits-related in a light and entertaining manner. We actively promote the many outstanding breweries that have become part of the fabric of British Columbia. Be sure to check out our Brewery Guide or sign up for one of our Brewery Tours to get a taste of what our area has to offer! |
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