Drinking Partners
by Epicast Network
Comedians Ed Bailey & Day Bracey sit down to interview brewers, musicians, comedians, and entrepreneurs about the finer things in life like, craft beer, hennessy, music, art, & Comedy. Join these Pittsburgh based comics , sip, & laugh while learning how to balance vice with expression.@partnerspod@epicasttv
Episodes
-
Drinking Partners #263 - Funkytown Beer | Barrel and Flow 23
Welcome to Drinking Partners Live at Barrel and Flow 2023! Ed and Day kick things off with a lively introduction, setting the stage for an exciting discussion. Proudly reminding everyone that Barrel and Flow is the number one brew festival in America—not just in Pittsburgh or among black brew...
-
Drinking Partners #262 - Mary Hester | Life Venture Real Estate Solutions
Welcome to the 262nd episode of the Drinking Partners podcast, recorded live at the vibrant Emerald City. In this episode, Ed and Day dive into the importance of homeownership and building generational wealth with special guest Mary Hester, founder of Life Venture Real Estate Solutions. Mary…
more -
Drinking Partners #261 - Sydney Davis | Artist Talk Mental Health
What does the name "Drinking Partners Podcast" tell you? It's probably some guys who appreciate a stiff drink (and maybe T-Pain), chopping it up with guests. Now take "Artist Talk Mental Health": this week's guest, Sydney Davis began to host gatherings especially for Black artists and creatives...
-
Drinking Partners #260 - Russell General Contracting
"I'm tired of tearing shit down," says Montae Russell. "Let me build something up." This kind of constructive, uplifting mindset is often heard on the Drinking Partners podcast, but never quite so literally. Montae is one-half of the husband and wife duo behind Russell General Contracting (5:50)....
-
Drinking Partners #259 - Altered Genius | Dashawn Boring
"You got a can with your face on it," says Ed Bailey, to this week's Drinking Partners guest, DaShawn Boring. It's Boring's first time on a can. The beer is from Altered Genius, where he brews. His face is next to Day's face. And their faces are next to Daelyn's face. It's a "3 Day Weekend"–a...
-
Drinking Partners #258 - TLC Libations
The Drinking Partners are kind of a big deal now. Buses in their hometown have Ed and Day's faces on the side of them. But has the fame gotten to their oversized, 6-foot tall heads? Hardly. They're still men of the people–certainly not the types to turn down booze out of a mason jar. Which is…
more -
Drinking Partners #257 - Corey Ochai | 1028 Studios
"I feel like the best art in the world creates conversation," says artist Corey Ochai [4:17], founder and CEO of 1028 Studios, and there's no pair better to chop it with than the Drinking Partners. Ochai, who listeners might recognize as the creative director of America's best Black arts and…
more -
Drinking Partners #256 - Roux Orleans
Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. "I don't do Cajun style or Creole style," – it's authentic New Orleans taste in the North. Mike Barnes, aka Big Easy, tells the Drinking Partners that after 20 years working in kitchens down South, he thought his days as a chef were over....
-
Drinking Partners #255 - Noire Expedition Gin.
If there's anything the Drinking Partners do, it's drink, and celebrate Black excellence. It's a package deal. And this episode has plenty of both. From Sharpsburg's swanky 1028 Podcast studio, Day and Ed welcome Kenyan Hicks, owner and distiller of Pittsburgh's Noire Expedition distillery.…
more -
Drinking Partners #254 - Barrel and Flow 2022
Before a studio audience at The Stacks at 3 Crossings, in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District, the Drinking Partners are live from Barrel & Flow, the country's premiere Black arts and craft beer festival. Before the 75 breweries and a crowd of thousands arrive, Ed and Day sit down with two New...
-
Drinking Partners #253 - Live from Pittsburgh Mixed Culture!
Tucked inside a big ol' barn at picturesque Freedom Farms in Valencia, Butler County, The Drinking Partners welcome listeners to Pittsburgh Mixed Culture, Cinderlands Beer Co. and Trace Brewing's inaugural celebration of all things saison and sour-centric. The show kicks off with Christian...
-
Drinking Partners #252 - Lauren Hughes | Necromancer Brewing
The Drinking Partners, having moved up to "boardroom material," welcome head brewer Lauren Hughes from Necromancer Brewing. She joins to discuss the three B's: business, beer, and bikes. After a career in music and arts education, Lauren's focus shifted back to her interest in brewing, which led…
more -
Drinking Partners #251 - Pittsburgh Mixed Culture | "Festival Lovers" w/ Aadam Soorma and Paul Schneider
Tune in for the latest Drinking Partners podcast as Ed and Day chat with Cinderlands head brewer Paul Schneider and Trace Brewing's Head of Marketing Aadam Soorma about their newest collaboration: Pittsburgh Mixed Culture (www.pghmixedculture.com). This saison-centric festival will feature...
-
Drinking Partners #250 - NASH.V.ILL
From a new location – Emerald City in Pittsburgh, Pa – the Drinking Partners podcast returns with a double dose of dynamic duos. Ed and Day welcome Jacquea Mae and Byron Nash of NASH.V.ILL in this energetic and exciting interview. Self-described super-fan Day and an inquisitive Ed listen in as...
-
Quarentimes - Update!
Just popping in with an update. New episodes are on the way. We'll be back recording on location around the city at some of our favorite spots with some of our favorite people.
-
Quarentimes #22 - Mike Hitt
After seven years podcasting from the Work Hard Studio, the Drinking Partners record their last interview in the basement they've come to love, and much to Ed and Day's sadness, the couch won't be moving to their new space with Epicast Network. For this final interview, they welcome Mike Hitt…
more -
Quarentimes #21 - Dontae and Ashley Comans
The Drinking Partners relaunch with this newest episode and welcome a political powerhouse duo – Wilkinsburg Mayor-elect Dontae Comans and Ashley Comans, a candidate for PA House District 24. Listen in as the Comans describe their entries into politics, from Ms. Comans motivated by Barak Obama's...
-
Quarentimes #20 Live from Two Frays | Mike Onofray & Marcus Wyatt
The Drinking Partners release this live podcast recorded outside of the Two Fray's Brewery in Pittsburgh, PA. A collection of tastings makes this episode lively as Ed and Day interview Mike Onofray, one-half of the husband and wife-owned brewery. In the early minutes, Mike explains how they…
more -
Quarentimes #19 - Aaron Hosé | 2Hands20Fingers
Aaron Hosé, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and co-founder (his wife is his other half) of 2Hands20Fingers, joins the Drinking Partners for their latest release. Listeners might recognize his work as he has followed and filmed Ed and Day over the course of the last several years. In the...
-
Quarentimes #18 - Jervonne Singletary | Goodblend
The Drinking Partners welcome Jervonne Singletary, Community Relations Manager of goodblend PA for this latest release. As Pennsylvania's newest medical cannabis provider, goodblend promises, "We're here to make sure you're good." Their approach is one centered on community engagement and...
-
Quarentimes #17 - Wicked Weed Brewing
The North Carolina-based Wicked Weed brewing team of Joe Pawelek as brewmaster and Jen Currier as WInemaster and sour specialist, remotely join the Drinking Partners in this newest quarantimes release. The duo, with the company since its early years, share highly specialized information about...
-
Quarentimes #16 - Steve And Bennys Chicken Shack
One half of the Steve and Benny's Chicken Shack restaurant team joins the Drinking Partners for their latest quarantimes release. Listen in as Benny talks about the connection between food and art, highlighting the creativity aspect of cooking. His early passion for food brought him to New…
more -
Quarentimes #15 - Inner Groove Brewing
Four friends turned a longtime love of homebrewing into their own brewery, with some amusing steps in between. What started as a joke shifted into suppling fresh beer to their neighborhood and ended with a vinyl-infused brewery: Inner Groove Brewing. Co-owners Kelly Melle and Jennifer Walzer join...
-
Quarentimes #14 - Ren Navarro
Ren Navarro of beer-diversity.com joins the Drinking Partners virtually from Canada and offers insight into the Canadian beer scene, most of which surprises Ed, who did not "see Canada having grass." After an opening discussion that listeners will find amusing, the trio discusses more serious...
-
Quarentimes #13 - Black Women for a Better Education
A full slate of voices is featured in the latest Drinking Partners interview as founding members of Black Women for Better Education share their idea on how to transform the Pittsburgh Public School system. One of the group's main priorities is to educate voters, residents, parents, and students…
more -
Quarentimes #12 - Sam Black
Sam Black, founder of SYLA PGH, joins the Drinking Partners to discuss a behind the scenes approach to supporting artists by helping them gain access to funding and resources. By analyzing novel approaches and outside the box options, Ms. Black assists artists by lowering barriers and encouraging...
-
Quarentimes #11 - Dusan Kwiatkowski | Live Oak Brewing
Dusan Kwiatkowski, head brewer for Austin-based Live Oak Brewing, joins the Drinking Partners virtually for this newest release. From the opening minutes, the conversation is beer-centric, with a heavy emphasis on the European-styled beer offerings Live Oak brews. Day sips on the 4.9% Big Bark…
more -
Quarentimes #10 - Jay White
Pittsburgh-based filmmaker Jay "Ruff Bone" White (Jay White Digital Media) joins the Drinking Partners in their latest Quarantimes release. After childhood inspiration from his grandfather stoked his interests in filmmaking, Jay began exploring ways to document his neighborhood and beyond. From...
-
Quarentimes #9 - Chalonda White | Afro.Beer.Chick
Chalonda White, host of This Chick Talks Beer podcast and curator of Afro.Beer.Chick, joins Ed and Day to talk about her start in the beer industry, one that has become instrumental for connecting Black drinkers. As an expert in beer and bourbon, she talks both with Ed and Day and also shares her...
-
Quarentimes #8 - Marcus Cox
The Drinking Partners bring comedy back on tap as they welcome comic Marcus Cox and reminisce on their early days as performers. It doesn't take long for the jokes and jabs to start and the laughter to spread as Ed and Day banter back and forth and Marcus joins in, which listeners will recognize…
more -
Quarentimes #7 - Anthony "Sizzle" Perry |Crafted Culture Brewing Company
The Drinking Partners, especially Ed, excitedly welcome Anthony "Sizzle" Perry, the founder of Crafted Culture Brewing Company in Columbus, Ohio. This interview sets itself apart from the opening segment as Sizzle explains how he "accidentally" fell into brewing after a stint as a fill-in...
-
Quarentimes #6 - Trace Brewing
According to Ed, Day is in "mid-season form," as the Drinking Partners get back to the studio for number 6ish of their Quarantimes podcast series. Both excitedly welcome Trace Brewing owner David Kushner and brewer Zach Colton, as Ed and Day sample Moonpond, a balanced IPA with Galaxy and…
more -
Quarentimes #5 - Courtney Williamson
"You used to see us out in public," Ed announces as he changes up the Drinking Partners opening bit and welcomes back listeners. Another alteration for 2020? The Drinking Partners will accept contactless deliveries of Hennessy. A reunited and rejuvenated Ed and Day welcome Courtney Williamson…
more -
Drinking Partners | Stacey Aye | Fresh Fest 2020
The Drinking Partners go worldwide with this latest and Fresh Fest Digi Fest exclusive release as they welcome Stacey Ayeh from Rock Leopard Brewing in London, England. After getting his start on the sales end of brewing, Mr. Ayeh decided to start homebrewing, yet faced hurdles to get his…
more -
Quarentimes #4 - Alematic Brewing
Much to Ed's delight, Ohio is in the building, at least virtually, as the Drinking Partners welcome co-owners Mike and Greg and head brewer Jared from Alematic Ales, out of Huber Heights, Ohio. Both Ed and Day admit love for the Alematic beer names, which leads to a conversation on the connection...
-
Quarentimes #3 - Alex Bard | Hear Corp
Want to know what Ed means when he refers to a "trench coat beer?" Listen in to the latest quarantine-edition of the Drinking Partners for that explanation and more as Ed and Day interview Alex Bard, the COO of Hear Corp, a 2020 sponsor of Fresh Fest Digi Fest. Alex speaks on his company's…
more -
Quarentimes #2 - Quarantine Census Consensus |Marita Garrett, Sara Innamarato, Gina Winstead
The Drinking Partners, in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh's Inclusive Innovation, podcast from their porches with a trio of dazzling and consequential women. Listen in as Ed and Day interview Mayor Marita Garrett, Representative Sara Innamarato, and Director of Diversity and Inclusion…
more -
Quarantimes #1 - Justin Strong
The Drinking Partners welcome local business owner Justin Strong as they adapt to the times and hold a remote interview, although all three share a beer. Justin sips an East End Big Hop, while Ed samples a Rusty Rail Luminous, a golden stout that leads the conversation elsewhere. Day leaves his…
more -
Drinking Partners #249 - Neil Glausier | Burgh'ers Brewing
Day spends the opening minutes of the latest Drinking Partners podcast munching and mumbling as guest host Derek Minto does the heavy verbal lifting and welcomes Neil Glausier of Burgh'ers Brewing. Right away, the trio looks into how Burgh'ers Brewing models their business and focuses on a farm…
more -
Drinking Partners - Rob Tod |Allagash Brewing
In this special Drinking Partners release, Day visits Portland, Maine and interviews Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, who literally pieced together and welded (from dairy equipment!) the original brewery in the mid 1990's. The opening minutes have Mr. Tod discussing his early vision for...
-
Drinking Partners #248 - Felicia Gillespie
Comedian Derek Minto jumps right into guest hosting in Ed's place as Day opens a care package from Troeg's and Derek shares his envious thoughts. Fittingly the two comics welcome a third, nationally-touring Felicia Gillespie who opens up about her start in comedy at age 8! Listeners will enjoy…
more -
Drinking Partners #247 - Denise Greenway | The Tavern
Denise Greenway, owner and bar manager for The Tavern, joins the Drinking Partners to share what makes The Tavern so distinct: Pennsylvania-based beer, wine, and spirits and adding modern touches to old classics. "Only local," Ms. Greenway emphasizes, citing how important it is that bars support...
-
Drinking Partners #246 - Jerry Dickinson
The Drinking Partners welcome Jerry Dickinson, a constitutional law and property professor at the University of Pittsburgh and candidate for the Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District. Both Ed and Day are smitten with Professor Dickinson from the opening introduction and offer a ringing...
-
Drinking Partners #245 - GK Visual | Nate Kresge
Nate Kresge of GK Visual joins the Drinking Partners and talks about his award-winning documentary, Poured in Pennsylvania, which explores the state's beer-centric history. The full-length film goes deeper than just breweries and beer and examines the stories and people behind the surging craft...
-
Drinking Partners #244 - Coop Chicken & Waffles | Justin Fitzgerald
What started off in old school bus purchased in Philadelphia has now grown into a soon-to-be-open restaurant in the North Side as The Coop Chicken & Waffles takes flight. Justin Fitzgerald, co-owner and a Texas native, joins the Drinking Partners to talk about his transition to Pittsburgh living...
-
Drinking Partners #243 - Hitchiker Brewing
The Drinking Partners invite Gary Olden and Andy Kwiatkowski of Hitchhiker Brewing back to the podcast, which Ed predicts will be a fun interview, as the paired names of Gary and Andy "sounds like a good time." The owner/brewer duo stop by to discuss their newest venture: a new Downtown location...
-
Drinking Partners #242 - Brittney Chanetle
The Drinking Partners welcome hip hop artist/speaker/activist Brittney Chantele, who introduces Ed and Day to her distinctive style of mixing music and visual art. Her mixed genre approach gets explained as she examines Pittsburgh's music scene while reflecting on her own story, one that is just…
more -
Drinking Partners | Garrett Oliver | Fresh Fest 19'
Live from Fresh Fest 2019, the Drinking Partners enthusiastically welcome Brooklyn Brewery's brewmaster, Garrett Oliver, or as Ed calls him, "Mr. Renaissance." With an audience as excited as both Ed and Day watching, Mr. Oliver gets right into what he sees as the recovery of the American food...
-
Drinking Partners #241 - Cue Perry
Cue Perry, artist and entrepreneur, visits with the Drinking Partners in the latest podcast release. As an artist who wants his work to "speak to the wild, creative, open minds who dare to express themselves," CB Perry is known for pushing boundaries, from body painting to deconstructing pop...
-
Drinking Partners #240 - Los Vampiros Amarillos
As the Drinking Partners start the new year with a call for feedback as they head into year 6, they also institute some new rules of their own, like warning their guests of the "dangerous 9" they are sipping from Allagash Brewing. After coming up with a creative name for such a strong beer, Ed…
more
About this show
Comedians Ed Bailey & Day Bracey sit down to interview brewers, musicians, comedians, and entrepreneurs about the finer things in life like, craft beer, hennessy, music, art, & Comedy. Join these Pittsburgh based comics , sip, & laugh while learning how to balance vice with expression.@partnerspod@epicasttv
Hosted by
Epicast Network