The Third Pint Theory
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 40
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: New Zealand
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
sweetspotgolfnz@gmail.com
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Host
Michael Donaldson - Editor of Pursuit of Hoppiness, a New Zealand craft beer magazine, and author of Beer Nation: The Art & Heart of Kiwi Beer, The Hopfather, and The Big Book of Home Brew.
Martin Bridges - Beer judge and consultant who operates Beer Bigwig, with expertise in beer evaluation and the New Zealand beer industry.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Jared Red Proudfoot - Launching Bonnie Day, His Brewing Career, The Brewpub Model, And The Development Of New Breweries.
Scott Taylor - Launching Neck Of The Woods Brewing, The Brewery’s Award-winning West Coast IPA, The Brewpub Model, And His Career In New Zealand Brewing.
Kieran Haslett-Moore - Traditional European, Belgian, And British Beer Styles, Brewing Philosophy, Small-batch Production, Cuckoo Brewing, And The Evolution Of Beer And Consumer Taste.
Stu McKinlay - The Origins Of New Zealand’s Modern Craft Beer Movement, Yeastie Boys, Equity Crowdfunding, Brewing Collaborations, International Distribution, And Changes In The Global Beer Market.
Maree Shaw - Building Auckland Beer Week, Beer-community Leadership, Festival Organisation, Homebrewing, And The Development Of New Zealand’s Beer Culture.
Recent Topics
Episodes
The Beervana Sessions 5 — Hip to hops with Kelly Ryan
October 14, 2026
“Super exotic citrus — you get yuzu and kumquat, lots of mandarin,” Kelly Ryan talks about why Riwaka is his favourite hop. We’re back at Beervana 2026 for this episode, where Michael & Martin sit down with Kiwi beer legend Kelly Ryan. Kelly takes us through his brewing journey, from learning his trade at one of New Zealand’s most iconic breweries, brewing at Thornbridge in the UK, working at some of New Zealand’s best craft breweries and, most recently, moving into hop sales at Freestyle Ho...
The Beervana Sessions 4 — In Praise of Stout with Shining Peak & Mount Brewing
October 07, 2026
“The great thing with this beer is, just before it goes into the barrels it’s almost undrinkable!” Jesse Sigurdsson of Shining Peak on the inauspicious beginnings of their Vintage Barrel-aged Imperial Stout. Hello from a raucous Friday evening at Beervana 2026, where Michael & Martin sit down with the brewers of two of New Zealand’s best (and quite different) stouts. Niall Harley from Mount Brewing talks about how he was inspired to create Harley’s Irish Stout (Trophy winner for Best Stout a...
The Beervana Sessions 3 — Pink Boots, Walking The Walk
September 30, 2026
“If you’re marketing your beer at men or at women, you’re cutting your market by 50% — it’s not a smart business decision!” Denise Garland of the NZ chapter of the Pink Boots Society on one of the many reasons why “girl’s beer” is a bad idea. Join us again at Beervana 2026, with Michael & Martin chatting to Aynslee Rodger and Denise Garland from the NZ chapter of the Pink Boots Society. It’s an organisation which exists to champion the role of women and non-binary people in the fermented bev...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Third Pint Theory?
The Third Pint Theory is hosted by Michael Donaldson and Martin Bridges. Its publicly listed email is sweetspotgolfnz@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 The Third Pint Theory?
The publicly listed email for The Third Pint Theory: sweetspotgolfnz@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Third Pint Theory have?
Podseeker estimates The Third Pint Theory reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Third Pint Theory?
The Third Pint Theory typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Craft brewery founders, experienced brewers, beer writers, beer judges, festival organisers, and leaders or innovators within the New Zealand or international independent beer industry. Common among recent guests: Founding or growing a notable craft brewery; Winning major brewing awards; Creating or leading a significant beer festival or industry organisation. Recent guests include Jared Red Proudfoot, Scott Taylor, and Kieran Haslett-Moore.
How hard is it to get booked on The Third Pint Theory?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Third Pint Theory cover?
Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Craft Beer, Brewing, Beer Festivals, and Beer Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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