B3 Podcast Network
If you are a long time listener of the Drums and Rums podcast, we're still here but we have expand into a podcast network. We are now the B3 Podcast Network. B3 stands for brands, bands and booze and ties into the concept of like content on this channel.
You have the Riffs n Rhythms podcast every Tuesdays, the foundation of this audio channel, Drums and Rums every Wednesdays, and our recent addition the 5 year morning show at night, Jams 'n' Cocktails every Thursdays.
We look to expand the channel with shows that are tied to one of the these industries, music, liquor and bar/restaurant/venue service industry.
B3 Podcast Network
Who’s Really to Blame When Stores Leave the Neighborhood
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On today’s commute, Paul goes from Cinco de Mayo recovery jokes to a surprisingly deep conversation about cities, crime, business, and community responsibility.
After hearing a discussion about Walgreens and CVS stores shutting down in parts of Chicago, Paul dives into the bigger question:
When businesses leave struggling neighborhoods… who’s really at fault?
Is it corporate greed? Theft? City leadership? Economic reality? Or are communities asking the wrong questions entirely?
From pharmacies closing and elderly residents losing access to medicine, to gas station psychology and why stores really want you walking inside, this episode turns a short drive into a real-world conversation about capitalism, convenience, accountability, and the changing face of American cities.
🚗 Short commute. Big topic.
💊 Walgreens, CVS & urban store closures
🏙️ Life in suburbia vs. city living
💭 Real talk about business, theft & community impact
Plus: Paul officially declares everyone has completely lost track of what day it is this week.
Tune in, ride shotgun, and let Paul know your thoughts—especially if you’re listening from another city or another country.
