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#977 - Jeff Evans & Bud Brutsman

June 21, 20171:56:00
Jeff Evans
Jeff Evans

Jeff Evans is a British journalist and author known for his expertise in beer and his extensive writing on popular culture, particularly British television. He has more than 30 years of experience as a freelance journalist, during which he has authored over 20 books across the fields of beer, television, and travel. Evans served as editor of the Good Beer Guide from 1991 to 1998 and is the author of influential titles such as the Good Bottled Beer Guide, The Book of Beer Knowledge, and Beer Lover's Britain. In television, his works include guides and companions to popular programs, such as Midsomer Murders and the Penguin TV Companion. Evans is widely regarded as an authority on beer appreciation and has contributed significantly to both specialist publications and broader discussions of pop culture through his writing and public speaking. Little public information is available on Jeff Evans' early life. Jeff Evans began writing professionally about beer in the 1980s. In 1990 he became editor of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide , overseeing eight editions through the 1990s. He has authored over 20 books on beer, television, and related topics. His beer-related works include eight editions of the Good Bottled Beer Guide , three editions of The Book of Beer Knowledge , A Beer a Day , So You Want to Be a Beer Expert? , and the e-book Beer Lover's Britain . He served as chairman of the judges for the International Beer Challenge from 2003 and has judged beers in more than a dozen countries. Evans also ran the Inside Beer website for ten years and has been a regular columnist and contributor to publications including Drinks Retailing , What's Brewing , Beer , Morning Advertiser , and All About Beer . He was named Beer Writer of the Year by the British Guild of Beer Writers. In addition to beer writing, Evans has written extensively on British television and popular culture. His works include four editions of The Penguin TV Companion , Evans’ TV Trivia , Midsomer Murders: The Making of an English Crime Classic , and Rock & Pop on British TV . He has hosted illustrated talks on topics such as the history of pop and rock music on British television, TV quiz shows, sport on television, and children's television. No information about Jeff Evans' personal life is publicly documented in reliable sources. No information on later years or death is available for Jeff Evans, the British journalist and author. He continues to be active in writing and speaking on beer and popular culture. No filmography or acting credits are associated with Jeff Evans, the British journalist and author known for his work on beer and television. The previous content referred to a different individual sharing the same name.

Bud Brutsman
Bud Brutsman

Bud W. Brutsman (born May 6, 1970) is a television show creator, executive producer, and the President of Brentwood Communications International. His best known productions include Overhaulin' and Rides for the Learning Channel (TLC), and Living with Ed for Planet Green. Brutsman was also one of the creators of King of the Cage, garnering attention on Pay-Per-View and worldwide video sales. As of 2011, Brutsman is involved in the mixed martial arts organization, Shark Fights.

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Jeff B. Evans is an adventurer, expedition leader, high-altitude medic, physician assistant, speaker, facilitator and tv personality. Bud Brutsman is a television show creator, executive producer, known for shows such as Overhaulin', Rides, and King of the Cage.

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