The End Of An Era…

Author: Marshall Schott


Within a few months of starting the Brülosophy website, I began hearing from readers who thought we should make audible that which we were writing about. I did a decent job of ignoring these requests, that is until the encouragement from other contributors finally won me over in early 2017.

One thing people who listen to podcasts likely don’t understand is just how much thought goes into producing a podcast. Hell, I had no clue until I decided to start one myself. Decision (show format) after decision (production schedule) after decision (advertising) after decision (number of breaks). You get the picture. It’s more than just pressing record and blabbering on.

Perhaps one of my best decisions was made a few months after dropping the first episode of The Brülosophy Podcast. I wasn’t necessarily looking to add anything to the show, but I was open to making whatever changes might increase the entertainment value for our listeners. One very warm June day, while knocking a few back with friends and watching our kids swim in my neighbor’s pool, it was my turn to grab the beers. Rather than the ice cold Miller Light we’d been drinking, I returned with bottles of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, at which point my friends Jersey and Tim jumped into a “review” of this classic American beer.

Through tears of laughter, I told the guys their astute reviews would likely be enjoyed by listeners of The Brülosophy Podcast, which they understandably balked at. But I couldn’t shake the idea and we joked about it over the next hour. We had plans to BBQ at Jersey’s house that evening, so after swimming, I ran home to grab some dry clothes and figured I’d prepare a little surprise to give my friends a good laugh. It took me no longer than 15 minutes to come up with the jingle for the One Minute Beer with Jersey & Tim and record the entire four-part harmony in my office. I played it for everyone an hour later and by the end of that well lubricated night, our first beer review session was planned.

Since that fateful day in 2017, Jersey and Tim have reviewed over 200 unique beers with the good majority having been brewed and submitted by listeners. Loved by many, hated by some, these two learn’d men injected a dose of levity into something that’s often defined by people who take themselves a bit too seriously. Beer is supposed to be fun, and that’s exactly what Jersey and Tim embodied, a couple of normal dudes sharing their honest and humorous thoughts on beer in an unpretentious way.

Tim | Marshall | Jersey

Sadly, the One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim has come to an end. With Jersey on the verge of retirement, it was understandably time for his family to move back to the state where their family began. Having grieved this loss over the past month, it’s time to start thinking of what we might do moving forward, and we came up with a few ideas.

Option 1: Replace Jersey with another friend

To be fair, it was actually Jersey who suggested replacing him with a good friend who has a similar level of experience with beer. Should this friend, who has been on previous “live” episodes of the show, agree to review beers with Tim, little would change from how things have been, though I would have to record a new version of the jingle.

Option 2: Replace Jersey with Marshall

After just a few months of having beer reviews on the show, people began commenting on how the guys’ abilities seemed to be improving, as they began using more descriptive terms and enjoying a broader range of styles. One idea floated by a local listener of the podcast was to have yours truly join Tim for the reviews, the idea being that as a BJCP judge and experienced brewer, I’d be able to provide a more pointed evaluation. Should this be the route we end up going, we’ll make sure to keep the reviews from getting too haughty, though it will likely be at least somewhat less… boisterous?

Option 3: Nix the beer review segment from the show

Considering how often I hear from folks about their love of the One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim, I’m doubtful this is the option listeners will want, but it is an option. I personally enjoy featuring other brewers and their beer on the show, plus I like how the beer review segment fits into each episode, but removing it altogether won’t have a huge impact on formatting or production. The average length of the introduction segment is currently about 11 minutes, so removing the beer review would reduce that by roughly 3 minutes, give or take. Nothing drastic.

Lovers of data that we are, we want to know what the people who really matter – that’s you – think would be best. Our hope is that those of you who do enjoy listening to The Brülosophy Podcast will take a couple seconds to complete a single question survey letting us know what you think.

As bummed as we all are that the One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim is coming to an end, we’re all very happy for what the future has in store for Jersey and his family. And worry not, we’ve still got a few more reviews in the can that will be aired in upcoming episodes before any changes are made. On a more personal note, I’m beyond grateful for the relationship Jersey, Tim, and I forged over the years of drinking juniper IPA and Bud Light, Miller Light, Kerrrrrrrrrs Light. Cheers!


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16 thoughts on “The End Of An Era…”

  1. Congrats to Jersey! However, I do have to give his decision to move away a solid 4 outta 10 jerseys

    1. > It took me no longer than 15 minutes to come up with the jingle for the One Minute Beer with Jersey & Tim and record the entire four-part harmony in my office.

      Really? I always wondered where it came from and assumed it was professionally made!

      1. Marshall Schott

        I honestly think I did it in about 8 minutes. Started as a joke…

  2. Jersey will definitely be missed! Congrats on retirement, and enjoy this next chapter Jersey! Marshall, you should put together all of the reviews into one clip in honor of Jersey and Tim!

  3. I’m just bummed for you that you’re losing your friendship as you know it. People say they will keep in touch but it’s never that easy and never the same 🙁

  4. My least favorite part of the podcast, by far, and one I almost always skip over. No big deal IMO.

  5. Gonna miss Jersey but retire? He looks young enough to still wear diapers!
    I hope wherever he goes, he rears his head out every now and then.

  6. Thank you for your service to our country Jersey. You helped bring security to our skys and joy to our ears.

    I’m going to miss Jersey’s boisterous and clever contributions. He got “Learned” stuck in my head permanently, in the best way possible. I always admired his beer description instincts.

  7. 0/10 jerseytims…

    The review segment must continue, but don’t try to recreate exactly the dynamic the Jersey & Tim had. Pick a new reviewer who will be distinct and have his/her voice. Don’t try sub in a cut-rate imitation Jersey.

  8. I was listening to the podcast on forums the other day where you said that somebody said they’d move if Jersey and Tim lived next door. I laughed but now think awwww. At least the miserable sod only got half their wish.

    Good luck with the future, all of you.

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