Stories From A Bar

Episode 50 - Concrete Castles

It's EPISODE 50! - Hanging out with Concrete Castles/First to Eleven. Talking about how Audra, Matt, and Sam got into playing music, forming First to Eleven and Concrete Castles, and going track by track through their awesome album Wish I Missed U which is out via Velocity/Equal Vision Records. Enjoy!

Episode 49 - E.R.I.E.

In Episode 49 I am joined by 3/4 of the Albany, NY based indie rock band E.R.I.E.! TJ, Matt, and Chad hang out and chat all about how the band came together and we talk about the album Don't Wanna Live, Don't Wanna Die track by track. Check it out!

Jukebox Deep Dive - Nelly - Country Grammar

It's a Jukebox Deep Dive on Nelly's album Country Grammar! In peak ridiculousness my friend Aaron (of the podcast Horror With Sir Sturdy & Popcorn And Pints) and I spend over an hour talking all about this classic album! Grab yourself something to drink and enjoy!

Jukebox Deep Dive - New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones

It's a Jukebox Deep Dive on New Found Glory's album Sticks and Stones! I am joined by pal Kyle Wolf as we talk all about Sticks and Stones as well share swap some fun music related stories. Also, ignore anything about Jukebox Deep Dive social medias. Those don't exist. Enjoy!

Episode 48 - Alex Magnan of Young Culture

For Episode 48 I am chatting with Alex Magnan of the band Young Culture! We talk all about the bands beginnings in Albany, NY, singing to Equal Vision Records, their self titled full length album, and a little deep dive on their latest EP Godspeed. As well as hittign the road for the upcoming Umbra tour with Grayscale! Enjoy!

Episode 47 - Ghost Stories From A Bar II (Schenectady Edition)

It's finally time for Ghost Stories From A Bar II! In this episode I chat with with Mike Diana from the Schenectady County Historical Society. We hang out at Mad Jack Brewing at The Van Dyck, have some beers, and talk about some of the ghost stories Schenectady has known for as well some of the history behind them. Grab a drink and enjoy!

Episode 46 - Northeast Beer Community

For Episode 46 I am hanging out at The Ruck in Troy, NY with Jake from Northeast Beer Community! We work our way through a few beers which you will hear all about as we chat Northeast Beer Community and how it came to be, the upcoming anniversary party, they beer he has brewed with Chris Schell from The Warbler, and all kinds of other general beer chit chat. Grab a drink and enjoy!

*side note: just ignore the part where I say it's "Episode 42"

Episode 45 - Common Roots Brewing

For Episode 45 I had the pleasure of sitting down with the owners of Common Roots Brewing Company Bert and Christian Weber! We have some beers and talk all about the early days of Common Roots, the fire that burned it all down, the community and rebuilding, and of course their foundation. It's an action packed episode, Enjoy!

Episode 44 - Chris Schell from The Warbler Brewery

On location for Episode 44 at The Warbler Brewery in Delmar, NY! I hang out with Owner/Brewer Chris Schell while we taste and talk about a glorious smattering of his beers as well as the brewery, how he got into brewing, the worst beer he's ever made, and some real nature nerd stuff. Enjoy!

Episode 43 - Mixed Breed Brewing

In Episode 43 I am hang out at the new brewery in Guilderland, NY Mixed Breed Brewing! I'm joined by 3 of 5 owners Guy Bucey, Josh Matot, and Matt Mead as we talk about all kinds of things including the brewery and their plans, how they got into beer and brewing, and their grand opening. As a heads up some parts may be a little low sound wise as I admittedly did not have the best setup for 4 people. Don't let that stop you from enjoying this great episode though!