Episodes
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Episode 64 - Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
2 days ago
2 days ago
For Ep. 64 I'm hanging at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, NY! Joined by founder Rachel McDermott and brewer Chris Dufrain we spend an hour talking about how Dancing Grain came to be, the history of farm land it's on (3 words: "celebrity cow farm"), doing more with less, and of course some of their beers and brewing philosophy. Enjoy!
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Episode 63 - Sydney Worthley & DJ Fearless of No One You Know
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Talented local musician Sydney Worthley and DJ Fearless from No One You Know join the podcast for Ep. 63 of Stories From A Bar! We spend a good amount of time talking all things Taylor Swift and their upcoming TS themed events at Lost & Found and The Hollow in Albany. Also, hear all about Emo Prom happening at The Hollow as well and hear be the first to hear a little about Sydney's new album right from the source!
Beer of the Ep: Druthers Brewing Company - All-In IPA
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Episode 62 - Anthony Rossi of Crosstalk Media, LLC/1Upstate
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
For Episode 62 Anothony Rossi makes his triumphant return to the podcast! Anthony discusses the founding of Crosstalk Media, LLC and the upcoming inaugural 1Upstate Convention (October 21) which is meant to be a celebration of games and the people that make them. Hear all about what the confirmed guests/panelists, exhibitors, and what you can expect to see. Enjoy!
Recorded at: The Albany War Room Tavern located at 42 Eagle St., Albany, NY
Friday May 26, 2023
Episode 61 - Mike Wenzel of Helderberg Mountain Brewing Company
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
For Episode 61 I am hanging out in East Berne, NY at Helderberg Mountain Brewing Company! Joined by co-owner and brewer Mike Wenzel we chat all about the brewery, the beers, some of the funny stories behind the beers, and of course hockey. Enjoy!
Thursday May 04, 2023
Episode 60 - Larry Heid of Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
For Episode 60 I am joined by co-owner of Speckled Pig Brewing Co. Larry Heid! Located in Ballston Spa, NY the Speckled Pig opened back in 2022 and had quickly grown in popularity. Larry talks all about how the brewery came together, the people behind it, the community, the beers, and of course delicious wood fired pizza. Enjoy!
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Episode 59 - The War Room Tavern
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
For Ep. 59 I am joined by owner of the brand new War Room Tavern & Todd's Back Room Cigar Lounge Todd Shapiro! Also, joining Todd is Tony who manages the fantastic establishments. Built into a 1890s era brownstone Todd talks all about the inspiration behind building a "Planet Hollywood of State Politics" and his desire to bring Albany something it hasn't seen before. So pour yourself a drink and hear all about the fascinating political memorabilia decorating the walls, the amazing food, and a place you will definitely want to check out. Cheers!
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Episode 58 - Active Ingredient Brewing
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
For Episode 58 I am hanging out at Active Ingredient Brewing in Malta, NY with co-owners/brewers Brian Fox and Nathan Rogers! We try and talk about a number of their awesome beers as well as chatting about how they got into brewing, opening the brewery during the pandemic, and some things to come. Enjoy!
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Episode 57 - Ben DeHan
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
For Episode 57 I get a chance to hang out and chat with Ben DeHan and Lauren White! We talk all about influences and bands we love, his music and sound, stepping away from music for almost a decade, and his journey back. Enjoy!
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Episode 56 - Bob Shafer of Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
In Ep 56 I road trip up to Lake George, NY to hang out at Adirondack Pub & Brewery with brewer Bob Shafer! We talk all about how he got into brewing, his time in the Air Force doing Air Medical Evacuation, Lake George, and all about Adirondack Pub & Brewery. All while tasting 5 different beers of course. Enjoy!
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Episode 55 - New Scotland Spirits
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
For Episode 55 I am hanging out with Jesse Sommer and Rebecca Miller of New Scotland Spirits and Lime Kiln Farm! We talk about how New Scotland Spirits came to be, all the people involved, a lot about the farming side of things, and all the other things that go along with distilling. All while also tasting and learning about some of their flagship products. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy!