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Twin Leaf Brewery interview

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Written by Kyle C.

On Tuesday, August 20th, on his show B Sides & Brews, Buffalo Mike interviewed Tim Weber, the owner and head brewer of Twin Leaf Brewery. Tim was happy to share his background and introduction to brewing as well as his more recent endeavors. He has been a professional brewer for 10 years and was a homebrewer for about 8 before that. Twin Leaf opened in March 2014 after Tim moved to Asheville in 2012.

Tim’s beer journey began in college. He majored in engineering but found himself enrolled in a microbiology lab course. The professor talked about working in a yeast lab, and Tim’s curiosity was piqued. He found a summer job at Iron Hill Brewery in Delaware, and by 2006 he was hooked. He bought his own brewing equipment and made brewing his life. He only brewed on weekends, but Tim didn’t own a TV, so all his spare time was spent reading and learning about his craft. He started, as most people do, on the stove, and over the years used his engineering background to build more and more technologies. Eventually, Tim had himself a homebrew robot that did most of his process for him!

Tim’s very first brew was a Hefeweizen. He said he “did almost everything wrong, but I loved it anyway.” His favorite beer style is a German pilsner. He is a beekeeper on the side and says of his hobbies—beer and bees—“the more you learn about them, the more you realize you don’t know what you’re doing.”

To hear the full interview with Twin Leaf’s Tim Weber, listen here at the archives.


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Migrant Solidarity in the Mediterranean Sea by Quoyle (ACAB2023)

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report back from a wayward American anarchist in the Mediterranean search-and-rescue scene - Sunday 3:30 @ Different Wrld" over a photo of a sailboat and other worn out boat at seaThis week, we’re sharing a presentation from the 2023 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. From the presentation:

The Mediterranean Sea is Europe’s deadliest border. For years, non-state actors like Sea-Watch and other NGO’s have played a part in humanitarian search-and-rescue operations. In spite of legal repression and the technical challenges of maintaining a “civil fleet”, anarchists, anti-fascists, and other activists try to stop needless death at sea.

Hear a report back from a wayward American yacht-punk who spent the summer doing rotations on two different SAR (Search And Rescue) ships. We’ll discuss the general political situation, the reality of everyday operations and how you could get involved.

For more audios from ACABookfair 2023, check out the site. To hear a 2023 interview we conducted with an activist with Maldusa on a similar topic, you can find it at our website and a longer edition of this presentation can be found there as well.

We also have this 2016 interview by A-Radio Berlin that we aired in 2016 about conditions  a No Border Camp in Greece. And here’s one we conducted with an immigrant from Africa and a supporter in Germany in 2016. Also, check out this podcast called The Civil Fleet with voices of others involved in solidarity in the Mediterranean route.


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Studies revealed in recent Alzheimer’s conference show air quality affecting dementia

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Written by Jordan Lenoir 

Environmental degradation, and more specifically wildfire smoke, worsens air quality tremendously and does not only affect the general health of people, but according to the Alzheimer’s Association, deeply affects Alzheimer’s disease and brain health.

In yesterday’s segment of Asheville FM’s Newshour, Patryk Battle interviewed Katherine Lambert of the Alzheimer’s Association regarding exciting developments from the association’s recent conference which discussed wildfire smoke and how it affects brain health, and how to lower risks of dementia diagnosis regarding air pollution.  

The Alzheimer’s Association “has a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia” and aims for this by not only caring, supporting, and educating, but also lots of research. Lambert dived into the Alzheimer’s Association’s recent international research conference where there were “lot’s of exciting developments on the research front.” Some topics that were discussed at this conference include biomarkers, blood tests, rural and underserved communities, pharmaceutical trial reports, lifestyle intervention, and diagnostic tools. 

In recent years, wildfires have become more and more prevalent in North Carolina, which led Battle to sharing, “wildfire smoke is way more significant than a lot of us may think.” Lambert revealed that she was interested to find out just how prevalent wildfire smoke has become and that “wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to brain health.” Lambert shared that “breathing in wildfire smoke can be particularly hazardous” and “the exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of being diagnosed with dementia more than other forms of pollution.” 

Lambert revealed that researchers have shared some ways to lower risks: regularly update home air-filtration systems, stay inside during unhealthy levels of air quality, and wear a mask (outside) when air quality levels reach a certain point.  

For more on this topic, listen to the full episode on Newshour.


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That’s So Last Century! with DJ rohbear

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Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

As its name suggests, That’s So Last Century! is a collection of songs from the 20th century. DJ rohbear will spin a wide array of genres, including rock, pop, blues, soul/funk, and jazz! The songs you hear each episode are tied together by different themes, making for a fun and interesting listening experience. 

In the premiere episode, DJ rohbear played a collection of songs relating to the number one, “firsts,” and “beginnings.” With a tune timeline ranging from 1956 to 1999, the episode was filled with quite the mix of sounds! 

That’s So Last Century! airs on Sundays at midnight. 

You can listen to the latest archive of That’s So Last Century! here: https://ashevillefm.org/show/thats-so-last-century/


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Ghosts of the Neon Arcade with DJ RussBaby

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Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.)

This article is part of a series introducing you to the new shows hitting our schedule.

DJ RussBaby brings you Ghosts of the Neon Arcade, a brand new show centered around ’70s and ’80s synth tunes. Tune in for a mix of punk, new wave, synthpop, and post-punk deep cuts, as well as more popular tracks. DJ RussBaby says the show was inspired by memories of spending time (and that week’s allowance) at the local arcade with a Walkman on. 

In the premiere episode, DJ RussBaby played a collection of songs by Duran Duran, SSQ, A Flock of Seagulls, Depeche Mode, and others. The show features plenty of fun, pulsing synths and makes for an exciting listening experience. 

Ghosts of the Neon Arcade airs on Sundays at 11am. 


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Exciting News at 12 Baskets!

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Written By Malachi Mena 

12 Baskets Café is excited to share new opportunities and an expansion of community services. They have been working even harder than usual to provide Asheville citizens with more access to food!

On AFM News Hour, Patrick Battle spoke with Ben Williamson of the Asheville Poverty Initiative about major service expansions at 12 Baskets. Williamson began by sharing some background on 12 Baskets Café. They opened in 2016 and served lunch every weekday. Now they are excited to sell groceries along with meals, four days a week. (they’re closed on Wednesdays). This is a major shift for the café, as they were previously only able to serve strictly meals or strictly groceries each day. Williamson said that the café staff and volunteers have worked diligently at doubling access to food for the community. Through a process of trial and error, they are now serving record numbers!

Throughout all of this, 12 Baskets has strived to maintain its community building, fulfilling the primary part of their mission. Williamson said, “We just want people to come in and have a seat, and be waited on, and be welcomed, and be included . . .” 12 Baskets wants to invite the community to stop by and enjoy a hot meal, grab some food to go, and sign up for groceries. You can stop and chat with new faces and enjoy the café’s garden. There’s a lot going on at 12 Baskets and they would love for people to be a part of it! They welcome all! 

All these exciting changes come with expenses. In order to raise money, the Asheville Poverty Initiative will be hosting Westival: A Food Experience for the West of Us on September 28 from 4PM to 8PM. The fundraiser will be held at Archetype Brewing and will feature twelve West Asheville-based food providers. Restaurants such as Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack and West Village Market will take part! The Asheville Poverty Initiative really wanted to be community inclusive and child friendly to celebrate West Asheville. 

For more information on 12 Baskets Café and the Asheville Poverty Initiative, check out https://www.ashevillepovertyinitiative.org/  and listen to the latest episode of AFM News Hour. 


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