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Going to Cooperstown, NY for a Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is like going to baseball heaven. I’ve done it twice now, and I’ve gotten the same feeling both times. It’s like going to Augusta for the Masters. It feels almost surreal. The grass is a little greener, the sun a little brighter and …
Atlanta Braves legendary third baseman Chipper Jones will claim his own piece of baseball immortality this Sunday when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Want a great way to toast him? Jones and Terrapin Ale, of Athens, Ga., are collaborating on a new beer in honor of the occasion. …
In their latest Inside Tailgating podcast, Ryan and Christian preview the AFC as training camp opens around the NFL. Is any team improved enough to take down the Patriots? Who else is primed to win their division? The guys then move on to baseball and what MLB can do to keep the positive momentum from …
The University of Michigan is converting its historic track and field site, Ferry Field, into an upscale tailgating area, the school announced earlier this month. According to reports in the Detroit News and Ann Arbor News, Michigan is partnering with the Tailgate Guys to provide turnkey tailgating to Wolverine fans at the site of Jesse …
Are we sure they don’t have tailgating in Croatia?! We here at Inside Tailgating went in search of a Croatian recipe to post in honor of the darlings of the World Cup – Croatia takes on France in the final Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern – and what we discovered is ćevapčići. This traditional Croatian …
When koozies just aren’t going to cut it and canned beers are not an option, these two cousins created the perfect solution – BottleKeeper!! For those like me, who prefer the taste and feel of bottled beer, this is the way to go! This stainless steel bottle holder, which is lined with a neoprene sleeve, …
Ever since we featured the “Tailgate Guys” in Inside Tailgating magazine last fall, we’ve kept a close eye on the growth of the turnkey-tailgating masters. It’s safe to say at this point, it’s exponential. The Auburn, Ala.-based hospitality gurus, who built their business on college football, have now moved into the NFL realm. This spring …
So the U.S. failed to make the World Cup, but you are still powering through and trying to be a seasoned and cool international soccer fan? Or you are disgusted by the failure of the U.S. team to qualify – a loss to Trinidad and Tobago sealed our fate??!! – and just need a stiff …
Catch up on the latest sports talk with our own Ryan Alessio (left) and his broadcast partner Christian Aleshire. In their latest podcast for Inside Tailgating, the dynamic duo from Ohio can’t help but lament the loss of the Cavs to Golden State in the NBA finals before breaking down what to look for in …
The website 247sports.com published a Top 25 list this week ranking their favorite tailgating spots in college football. We here at Inside Tailgating commend their research and sense of fun and had several observations about the list. Here goes: The SEC is king on the field and in the lots, with eight of 14 schools …
The makers of the Bibo Barmaid wanted to do for cocktails what the Nespresso machine did for gourmet coffee: make it easy to craft a mixologist-worthy cocktail in a matter of seconds – 20 seconds by their calculations! That means, with this handy new single-serve cocktail machine, you can become a full service bartender at …
Because we love the name…..Right? Char-Broil has a new cookbook out called the Great Book of Grilling and of all the great recipes – there are more than 300 of them – we couldn’t help but fixate on this one. The other white meat gets overlooked sometimes in the tailgating culture, so we’re going to …
This article was published in the spring edition of Inside Tailgating magazine, which can be accessed for free in its entirety by registering here. Cornhole is not just for tailgating anymore. Have you noticed? ESPN has. The bag-throwing craze has hit the bigtime and our own Stacey Moore, who also happens to be the founder …
Ryan Alessio (left) and Christian Aleshire break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They discuss where they think this rivalry ranks among some of the best in NBA history, what the Cavs can do to upset the Warriors and whether moves the Cavs made during the regular season …
The makers of “Twisted Tea” hard iced tea came out with two new flavors this spring – Huckleberry and Blackberry – and both are worthy of any tailgate, backyard cookout, or game-watching party! We know because we’ve tasted them ourselves. And when “we” were busy breastfeeding newborn twins and couldn’t do a whole lot of …
Johnsonville knows a thing or two about great sausage and now the sausage kings are going to make outdoor grilling that sausage foolproof and easy. Johnsonville has created its own sausage grill, which can cook five fresh brats or Italian sausages in 15 minutes or less. The compact electric grill makes it possible to cook …
Tailgaters at N.C. State are losing 1,500 parking spaces for football this fall, according to a story in the Raleigh News and Observer, and that’s news that hits close to home for us here at Inside Tailgating. Our publisher and fearless leader, Stacey Moore, happens to be a proud N.C. State alum who developed a …
We here at Inside Tailgating are here to hook you up with the latest tailgating products. A previous lucky winner took home a Tailgater Tire Table – a travel table that attaches to most any vehicle or trailer tire and makes entertaining on the go a breeze. Read more about it below and scoop up …
To register and receive the full spring issue of Inside Tailgating magazine for free, click here. By Carroll Rogers Walton (@carrollrogers) Usually when sports venues go corporate, that’s bad news for tailgating. It means fewer parking spaces, more expenses, and good times be damned. In this case, though, Talladega Superspeedway has made “going corporate” a …
The 2018 spring edition of Inside Tailgating magazine is here and chock full of the latest tailgating news, gear, recipes and more! Find out about the newest VIP tailgating lot at Talladega Superspeedway – kings of NASCAR tailgating – called “The Compound.” Read up on the headway professional cornhole is making on the national sports …
I’m a backpack person. I love being able to carry gear that’s balanced on my shoulders and still having my hands free. Ask my husband and three young boys: diaper bags in our crew get carried around on mama’s back. That way I have my hands free for chasing a toddler, pushing a grocery cart …
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 18, for the first ever “Tailgate Fest,” country music and tailgating festival in Los Angeles at The Forum grounds in Inglewood. Organizers announced this week that Toby Keith would be the headliner for the event which will celebrate both country music and tailgating, by “bringing the stage to the …
What better way to watch the final two days at Augusta National, than with an Azalea Cocktail in hand? The Masters-themed beverage is as much a must at your weekend watch parties as pimento or egg salad sandwiches. I’ve seen recipes using gin or vodka, lemonade or lime juice, but personally I think the one …
Spring has sprung – or it’s trying to – and you need a fresh idea for your next tailgate? We’ve got it. These BBQ Shrimp Tacos from our friends at Stubb’s BBQ will be unexpected and delicious at your next tailgate, whether it be for an upcoming baseball game, NASCAR race or spring game in …
