B3 Podcast Network
If you are a long time listener of the Drums and Rums podcast, we're still here but we have expand into a podcast network. We are now the B3 Podcast Network. B3 stands for brands, bands and booze and ties into the concept of like content on this channel.
You have the Riffs n Rhythms podcast every Tuesdays, the foundation of this audio channel, Drums and Rums every Wednesdays, and our recent addition the 5 year morning show at night, Jams 'n' Cocktails every Thursdays.
We look to expand the channel with shows that are tied to one of the these industries, music, liquor and bar/restaurant/venue service industry.
Episodes
408 episodes
Wrong Way Driving
Today’s commute down I-95 starts with traffic and overcast skies… but quickly turns into a serious conversation about wrong-way drivers, police chases, and how terrifyingly fast normal life can turn into tragedy.After hearing about multi...
The AMA's Felt Like the Temu Grammys
After a long Memorial Day weekend, Paul jumps back into the Tuesday commute already feeling like the week is off schedule — and then dives headfirst into a brutally honest reaction to the American Music Awards.From confusion over modern ...
The Music Industry Is Changing FAST. Here’s What Musicians Need To Know - EP 137
Kevin McLoughlin returns from his latest UK music tour and joins Paul Robertson on the Riffs & Rhythms Podcast to break down what it’s REALLY like touring overseas as an independent musician.From packed English pubs and biker bars to...
Would You Invest in SpaceX… or Is It Just Another Bubble?
On this Friday commute down I-95, Paul dives into one of the biggest business and technology stories in the world right now: the rumored SpaceX IPO and what it could mean for everyday investors.As Elon Musk continues pushing private spac...
We Filtered Cheap Alcohol Through a Brita Filter (And This Happened!)
This week in the Legendary JNC Lounge, the crew dives headfirst into one of the internet’s wildest drink hacks—can a simple Brita filter actually make cheap liquor taste better? Brad Brock and the JNC Destruction Crew put the viral theory to th...
Nobody Tells You Adulthood Is Mostly Home Depot Runs
This morning’s commute turns into a very real conversation about adulthood, Home Depot runs, exhausting house projects, and the never-ending cycle of “one more thing” when you own a home.On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, ...
Are Live Sports Becoming a Luxury for the Rich?
This morning’s commute goes from South Florida traffic to sports overload real quick.On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul talks playoff season, the upcoming World Cup, and the insane cost of live sports today. From Stan...
Reality TV Isn’t Reality… So Why Can’t We Stop Watching?
This morning’s commute turns into a deep dive into guilty pleasures, yacht drama, and why reality TV somehow pulls us all in.On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul talks about getting completely sucked into Bravo’s Be...
Is Live Music Dying? Florida Festivals, Ticketmaster & AI Takeover - EP 136
Paul Robertson and Kevin McLoughlin talk Florida music festivals, the future of live music, Ticketmaster monopolies, AI-generated music, and why supporting local venues matters more than ever.From the 561 Music Festival to Rockville, blu...
Memorial Day Isn’t Here Yet… So Why Is It Already Summer?
On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul talks wild weather across the country—from tornadoes tearing through the Midwest to Florida heat already cranking up before Memorial Day weekend.Plus:Why tourists ALWAYS ...
Did We Actually Have It Easier Growing Up?
On this Friday commute, Paul dives into a BuzzFeed article asking a surprisingly complicated question:https://www.buzzfeed.com/scarymouse/things-no-longe...
Are Summer Blockbusters Finally Back?
Today’s “Little Friday” commute turns into a full-on summer movie preview show.As South Florida heats up and Memorial Day weekend gets closer, Paul starts thinking about something that used to define summer growing up: the blockbuster mo...
What’s Your “I’ve Seen This 100 Times” Comfort Show?
Paul accidentally dropped Tuesday’s episode on Wednesday… so now time means nothing.On today’s quick commute down I-95, the conversation turns into something surprisingly relatable: comfort TV, background movies, and the shows we all end...
Can You Sue a Movie for Being “Inspired By” You?
Today’s ride into work takes a turn into Hollywood, lawsuits, and the blurry line between “inspired by true events” and straight-up using somebody’s life story.Paul reacts to the controversy surrounding The Rip — the new Matt Damon and B...
What Gear Does This Three Piece Metal Band Use? - EP 135
This week on the Riffs n Rhythms Podcast, we dive into Florida’s growing heavy music scene with Jacksonville-based metal band Vermillion. From crushing riffs and songwriting to the realities of building an independent band in today’s musi...
Monday Motivation?
After missing the normal morning drive, Paul jumps on the mic during the ride home to talk about Mother’s Day weekend, South Florida heat, live music, and the growing feeling that maybe it’s time to stop just supporting other musicians...
Friday Vibes Until the Gas Station Sign Hit Me
Paul starts this Friday commute in a great mood after blasting One by Metallica on SiriusXM… but somewhere between I-95 and the gas station sign, the conversation takes a turn into the realities of 2026.From nearly $100 truck fill-ups in...
Would You Boycott an Airport Over Politics?
Today’s ride into work starts with the daily grind—but quickly turns into a conversation about politics, airports, and how divided people have become over public symbols.Paul reacts to the news surrounding the reported renaming of Palm B...
Who’s Really to Blame When Stores Leave the Neighborhood
On today’s commute, Paul goes from Cinco de Mayo recovery jokes to a surprisingly deep conversation about cities, crime, business, and community responsibility.After hearing a discussion about Walgreens and CVS stores shutting...
Return of the Sith vs Cinco de Mayo
It’s Cinco de Mayo and somehow also “Return of the 5th”… so yeah, the celebrations are stacked today.On this rainy South Florida commute, Paul dives into why we always seem to need an excuse to celebrate, the overlap of Taco Tuesday and ...
Florida’s Next Big Metal Band? Meet Vermillion - EP 134
In this episode of the Riffs n Rhythms Podcast, we sit down with Jacksonville-based hard rock/metal band Vermillion—a young group making serious noise with their sound, musicianship, and next-level live setup.We dive into how the ...
May the 4th Be With Your Commute
It’s Monday, it’s May 4th, and you already know what that means—Star Wars Day has taken over the internet.On this quick commute episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul dives into the origin of “May the 4th,” the explosion o...
So Why Am I Playing 30-Year-Old Songs?
Paul skips the chaos of I-95 and takes the back roads, talking traffic, time flying (wait… is it May already?), and the overwhelming flood of new music dropping every single day. With thousands of songs hitting platforms like Spotify daily, how...
Celebrating 93 Years of Willie Nelson
In this special episode of Jams ‘N’ Cocktails, Brad Brock takes listeners on a laid-back, celebratory journey honoring the legendary Willie Nelson on his 93rd birthday. From raising a glass with a themed cocktail to diving deep into Wi...
Almost May? Where Did Four Months Go?
On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul cruises through a South Florida morning commute and realizes… we’re already heading into May. Four months gone—just like that.From school buses and end-of-year milestones to the real...
