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Dallas-based musician, performer, and DJ, Dezi 5, joins us for episode 265. Whether he's performing rock, electronic, R&B, or country, Dezi is known for his dynamic performances. Dezi also founded the Dallas Entertainment Awards, which lets fans recognize their favorite local creatives. In this episode, we discuss his new four-song E.P., Texas Soul, and how his writing and recording process compares to his other projects. You'll learn more about the upcoming full-length album and details on the Texas Soul Fest.

Introducing She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS! I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism https://amzn.to/4j14o11 The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State https://amzn.to/4dwNaVF Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people. 00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning” 00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney 00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation 00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

If you're in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, you've probably met educator and craft beer fan Kane Cortez on weekends at a local brewery. As someone who's been on both sides of the bar, Kane shares his thoughts on the local craft scene in general and beer share etiquette specifically. On the beats side of things, we're talking about Daley, Maden Lane, Alan Jackson, Morabeza Tobacco, and more. Enjoy!

Working towards a degree in biochemistry, Juan Castro Jr. decided to step away from his studies at LSU and pursue a career in brewing. He shares his "cooking" experiences at Hemisphere Brewing (RIP) in Rockwall, TX, and both Deep Ellum Brewing (Taproom RIP), and Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, and you can hear his passion around the work. On the beats side, we talk about BigXThaPlug, Gretchen Parlato, and Nirosta Steel. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

On episode 262, we're chopping it up with Oak Cliff Brewing head brewer, Conor Reeves. OCB is celebrating their eight year anniversary on September 5, 2026, and Conor lets us know what beers will be available. Plus, he shares how he transitioned into this career from the golf industry, starting with his time at Grapevine Craft Brewery. Once Tony joins the conversation around the halfway point, we get into our beats of the week which include Tierra Whack, Gus Dapperton, Dawn Richard, and Fonville X Fribush.

Michael and Sandra Murphy joined us for episode 261 to discuss their forthcoming venue, the first brewery in Burleson, TX which is scheduled to open in Q4 2026. After years of homebrewing, Sandra began working at Panther Island Brewing in Ft. Worth and, in 2021, became the first female head brewer in the Dallas Fort Worth area. In 2022, she earned Certified Cicerone credentials. There's challenges, heartbreak, and hope in their story, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. On the "beats" side of things, we discussed various artists including Ivan Ave & Fredfades, Hayes Carll, and NF.

Modern Brews + Beats listeners first heard freelance marketer Preston Grigsby on episode 217. Preston handles social media, booking, and product design for Autonomous Society Brewpub in the Cedars area near downtown Dallas, Texas. On this episode, Preston returns to share some tips for breweries using AI in brewery marketing. We also talk about Autonomous Society's fourth anniversary party on August 29, 2026. On the "Beats" side of the show, we get into Cola Boyy (RIP), Karmanjakah, and Juicy J's latest.

On episode 259, day one supporter and certified Cicerone Jeff T. joins Jerry and Tony to celebrate IPA day which is the first Thursday in August. In discussing the evolution of the style, we compare notes between two Saint Arnold Brewing Company beers, Elissa IPA and Art Car, as well as Athletic Brewing's Run Wild. Our conversation even gets into Oktoberfest brews. On the beats side, we get into releases from Leedz Edutainment, Nick Hakim, Victoria Monet, and the onslaught of solid Blue Note releases. Enjoy!

KooTonyD is back on the pod and back with another Late-ass Album Review (LAAR) of Keith Sweat self-titled album from 1996. We also discuss the "beats" of GENA and Holo and brews from Tripleswitch and Celestial Beerworks. Enjoy!

What began as a beer-related handle to share with associates has become a series of podcasts, livestreams and more. On episode 257, we speak with Greg Washington and Doug Zeigler about their weekly show, Speakeasy Conversations (formerly known as Brothers in Booze), their occasional shows Mortal Content and Cult Bar, and Greg's site covering all things Wisconsin beer, Badger Beer Report. On the "beats" side, we discuss an article from D Magazine highlighting Dallas musicians. Enjoy!

In continued anticipation of the Cash Money / No Limit tour, Tony returns in episode 256 with his personal Top Five No Limit Albums. Kuumba Smith of Smittox Brewing also joins us for the conversation to share his favorites. Along with discussion about the brewery, Smitty shares an update on new Kidinfamous music coming soon. Check out his latest releases at Bandcamp as well as other music streaming platforms. While there, check out the latest from East West Honey and Born at Midnite, too.

Upon hearing the news about upcoming tour featuring artists from both No Limit Records and Cash Money Records, Tony's sharing his personal top five Cash Money albums. We also discuss recent projects by Parcels, Seu Jorge, and Kehlani. On the brews side, Jerry gives a shout-out to newly-opened Smittox Brewing in Dallas, TX.

On episode 254, it's a visit to Harlem by way of Jersey to speak with DJ DAN C.E., aka Danny Brookings, co-founder of We Do Dope Shit 20K. Our conversation is about celebrating DJ culture and the breweries that center it. Later this year, Brookings will debut a video podcast on DJ life and craft beverages called Disco Juice, a continuation of a 2015 project called DJs Love Beer. Further on the "beats" side, we discuss the new album from Buddy and the new Masters at Work-produced project from Brian Jackson. On the brews side, we're enjoying selections from Montclair Brewery, Point Remove Brewing Company, and Peticolas Brewing Company.

Turning 35 years old July 2026, Tony kicks off Black Music Month a new Late-ass Album Review of "Homebase", the fourth studio album from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Plus, we discuss new projects from Crackazat and Drake. Also, are you a vertical or horizontal music listener? We explain more in the episode. Our brews of the week are from Point Remove Brewing Company and Vector Brewing.

Day Bracey, Emmy-nominated comedian and co-founder of Barrel and Flow Fest, joins us for episode 252.  You'll hear about the origin of the Pittsburgh-based festival, now in its seventh year under the current name, and its recent expansion to New Orleans with Barrels on the Bayou. Bracey explains that the festival's purpose is to create intentional community and to ensure that artisans receive compensation for their work. On the music tip or "beats" side, we discuss new and upcoming releases from Juvenile, Black Milk, Kemet Coleman, and Born at Midnite.