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The Waterwheel Lounge in Ballard
Season 2, Ep. 9
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Recorded at the Waterwheel Lounge in Ballard. We're hanging outside in the patio, where it's crazy smoky and hazy from scary Northwest wildfires. Not good, but at least we're at an awesome dive bar and washing down the smoky haze with some tasty beverages. Beyond the salacious history of Waterwheel, we get into the bizarre blue laws that popped up after prohibition (along with a shameless book plug). And a trash-talking Texan who picked a fight with Alaska. You can head down to the Waterwheel 365 days a year, even on St. Swithin's Day. Our Whatcha Drinkin' segment includes shade thrown at pumpkin beers, even though they're delicious, plus the delicate dance of weed and beer. And Sweet Lou drops some knowledge about the Up house. Recorded live at the Waterwheel Lounge on 10/20/2022.
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