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Barley & Me

Ben Rice

Booking Overview

A locally focused craft-beer and drinking-culture interview show featuring brewery professionals, beer-event organizers, nonprofit leaders, and comedians or other Sacramento-area personalities. Agencies could credibly pitch brewery owners and makers, beverage entrepreneurs, beer festival founders, hospitality figures, local nonprofit leaders, and comedians with a relevant connection to drinking culture or regional events; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible regional professionals rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 217

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 50 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

barleyandmepod@gmail.com

comedianbenrice@gmail.com

barleyandmep@gmail.com

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Host

Ben Rice - Sacramento-based podcast host who travels to breweries and speaks with beer makers, drinking-culture figures, and people connected to the local beer scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Regional brewery owners, brewers, cider makers, beverage professionals, beer festival organizers, nonprofit leaders, hospitality figures, comedians, and local cultural personalities with a relevant connection to beer, drinking culture, or Sacramento-area events.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or operating a brewery, cidery, beer festival, or community event, Leading a regional nonprofit or fundraising initiative, Professional comedy performance, event production, or recognized local entertainment work

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Hayer - American Lager, The I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, And Supporting Cancer Research, Patients, And Survivors Through The Event.

Dave Gull - Sacramento's Farm-to-fork And Slow-food Scene, Local Beer, Community, And Changes In The Regional Beer Scene.

Rodg Little - Sacramento's Farm-to-fork And Slow-food Scene, Local Beer, Community, And Changes In The Regional Beer Scene.

Nick Vellanoweth - Sacramento's Farm-to-fork And Slow-food Scene, Its Effects On Local Beer, And Changes In The Regional Beer Scene.

Jesse Rivera - Cafecito, Upbringing, Comedy, Running Comedy-club Shows, And Starting Comedy In His 40s.

Recent Topics

Food And Drink, Craft Beer, Breweries, Beer Festivals, Sacramento

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Barley & Me
:

This Is Why I Drink...American Lager w/ Steve Hayer of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest

September 28, 2026

Steve Hayer, founder of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, tells us why he drinks American lager...with Ben Rice. We'll discuss this year's edition of the brewfest, taking place at The Grounds in Roseville, CA on Saturday, October 17, 2026! New venue, new vendors, new experiences! With free parking and a band working pro bono all event long! All to help support cancer research, cancer patients, and cancer survivors via Albie Aware! Visit albieaware.org for more info and albieaware.org/Brewfest26 fo...

Brewery and Brews Talk at Crocker Art Museum

September 11, 2026

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum to host a Brewery and Brews Talk as part of ArtMix: Beer Garden. Joining him to discuss Sacramento's farm to fork, slow food scene and its effects on local beer, as well as the importance of community and how the beer scene has changed over the years are Nick Vellanoweth of Nitty's Cider, Rodg Little of Oak Park Brewing, and Dave Gull of New Helvetia Brewing. Enjoy!Thank you to Eben Burgoon and the Crocker Art Museum for inviting me to ...

This Is Why I Drink... Cafecito with Jesse Rivera

August 31, 2026

On this episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, I sit down with comedian Jesse Rivera to find out why he drinks cafecito and how that reflects his upbringing, his life, his comedy, and how he comports himself in society. Plus we talk about his other obsession, running shows at comedy clubs, getting into comedy in your 40s, and finding your way forward. We also discuss our upcoming show together, Like a Virgo, an all-Virgo comedian showcase at Punch Line Sacramento's Callback Bar Thur...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Barley & Me
:

How do I get in touch with Barley & Me?

Barley & Me is hosted by Ben Rice. Its publicly listed emails are barleyandmepod@gmail.com, comedianbenrice@gmail.com, and barleyandmep@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Barley & Me?

The publicly listed emails for Barley & Me: barleyandmepod@gmail.com, comedianbenrice@gmail.com, and barleyandmep@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Barley & Me have?

Podseeker estimates Barley & Me reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Barley & Me?

Barley & Me typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Regional brewery owners, brewers, cider makers, beverage professionals, beer festival organizers, nonprofit leaders, hospitality figures, comedians, and local cultural personalities with a relevant connection to beer, drinking culture, or Sacramento-area events. Common among recent guests: Founding or operating a brewery, cidery, beer festival, or community event; Leading a regional nonprofit or fundraising initiative; Professional comedy performance, event production, or recognized local entertainment work. Recent guests include Steve Hayer, Dave Gull, and Rodg Little.

How hard is it to get booked on Barley & Me?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Barley & Me cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Craft Beer, Breweries, Beer Festivals, and Sacramento. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

barleyandmepod@gmail.com

comedianbenrice@gmail.com

barleyandmep@gmail.com

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