This Is Why I Drink...American Lager w/ Steve Hayer of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest

Steve Hayer, founder of I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, tells us why he drinks American lager...with Ben Rice. We'll discuss this year's edition of the brewfest, taking place at The Grounds in Roseville, CA on Saturday, October 17, 2026! New venue, new vendors, new experiences! With free parking and a band working pro bono all event long! All to help support cancer research, cancer patients, and cancer survivors via Albie Aware! Visit albieaware.org for more info and albieaware.org/Brewfest26 for tickets!

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Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold Robot (currently celebrating their 20th anniversary!) @bebraveboldrobot

Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist)

Logo by Jaclyn Weiand (@jaclynweiand)