{"podcast":{"title":"Brewbound Podcast","slug":"brewbound-podcast-72443","podcast_index_feed_id":72443,"rss_url":"https://brewbound.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://brewbound.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/5/4/d/f54d39ef571546d7e5bbc093207a2619/2024_BB-Podcast_970-20240109-z7uf426ga3.jpg","author":"Brewbound","episode_count":386,"summary":"The Brewbound Podcast is an extension of Brewbound's leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T00:18:10.094221+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brewbound-podcast-72443"},"episode":{"title":"A Supplier's Guide to Middle-Tier Consolidation","slug":"a-supplier-s-guide-to-middle-tier-consolidation","published_at":"2026-02-18T21:27:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brewbound-podcast-72443/a-supplier-s-guide-to-middle-tier-consolidation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brewbound-podcast-72443","url":"https://brewbound.libsyn.com/a-suppliers-guide-to-middle-tier-consolidation","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/brewbound/2026-02-18-Brewbound-265-Final-ver1.mp3?dest-id=794733","summary":"As the distribution tier continues to shrink, what must brewers and bev-alc brands do to protect their routes to market? ArentFox Schiff partner Nichole Shustack and senior associate Isabelle Cunningham joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss how suppliers can navigate the turbulence that comes with wholesaler consolidation. Shustack and Cunningham also share updates on the uncertain future of the intoxicating hemp industry, which is slated for prohibition in November 2026. Before the interview, Justin and Zoe discuss a bevy of beer news, including the formation of the Oregon Beverage Alliance, year-end shipments data from the Beer Institute, BrewDog's looming liquidation, Constellation Brands' incoming CEO and global layoffs at Heineken. Editor's Note: While the guests featured in this conversation are attorneys, the discussion does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel as needed.","meta_description":"As the distribution tier continues to shrink, what must brewers and bev-alc brands do to protect their routes to market? ArentFox Schiff partner Nichole S…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3119,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brewbound-podcast-72443/episodes/a-supplier-s-guide-to-middle-tier-consolidation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brewbound-podcast-72443/a-supplier-s-guide-to-middle-tier-consolidation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}