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Stories From A Bar
by Chris Osborne
Just one guy drinking and talking to brewers, bar people, friends, and other random people in the 518!
Episodes
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Ep 80 - Broken Loop Brewing Company
For this episode I traveled to Broken Loop Brewing Company in Colonie, NY to hangout out and chat with owners Jonathan & April Golon! We spend the episode discussing how they got interested in opening a brewery, transforming the old Yonder Farms building into a taproom, challenges and rewards of...
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Episode 79 - Song City 9-10-26
Welcome back! Hanging with Scott Womer & JB!! aka Dirty Moses talking all about the Season 5 opening show for the Song City series happening on 9/10/26 at The Waiting Room in Troy, NY. For those that don’t know Scott is the organizer of the Song City shows (and more) that help introduce and…
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Episode 78 - Scott Womer
In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined by Troy, NY native and SongCity founder Scott Womer. Scott and I discuss a little bit about his musical background, how he got SongCity up and running, and the inspiration behind it. .....// For those that don't know, SongCity in a...
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Episode 77 - Art Fredette of RadioRadioX
In this episode I am joined by Art Fredette! Art is owner and operator of online radio station RadioRadioX as well as publisher of Xperience Monthly. Art and I chat about both of those as well as the Listen Up! awards, music, his background, and where he would like to take Xperience Monthly in…
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Ep. 75 - Jeff Howard
In this episode I am joined by Warwick, NY based ukulele aficionado Jeff Howard. Jeff shares the story of how he taught himself to play the ukulele during the pandemic, his battle with kidney cancer (now cancer free), and how that motivated him to start releasing his own music. Jeff's debut EP…
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Ep. 74 ~ Randy Lewis from Other One Brewing Company
In this episode I travel to Halfmoon, NY to hang out with one of the owners Randy Lewis. We sample some tasty beers while Randy shares his journey of going from home brewer to opening Other One Brewing and everything in between. Enjoy!
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Ep. 73 ~ Zack Baumgartner of When The Sun Sets
For this episode I am hanging out with vocalist Zack Baumgartner from Chicago pop punk band When The Sun Sets! Chatting about how the band came together and their song writing process, as well as, mental health, touring, what it means to hear from the fans, and a little about their upcoming full...
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Ep. 72 ~ Ahmed Elsayed of the band Goof
In this episode I'm hanging out with Ahmed Elsayed of the San Francisco punk band Goof. We chat a lot about his time living in Egypt during his formative years, how it has shaped his world view, how he got into music, as well as the bands sound. Going in depth on a variety of songs from their…
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Ep. 71 ~ Sean Jain of Last Ditch Effort
For this episode I chat with Sean Jain, guitarist in San Jose based punk band Last Ditch Effort. We cover a lot of ground including how he got into music, how the band came together, their latest EP titled Twenty-25, some politics, and reflect on the glory of the Punk-O-Rama compilation CD days....
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Ep. 70 ~ Karen Bona from the Pieces to Wellness podcast
In this episode I'm joined by Karen Bona from the fantastic mental health centered podcast Pieces to Wellness! We chat a little about our podcasts (of course), but we also talk about some of the anxiety and stress we experience in our lives, how it makes us feel, and what has helped us cope with...
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Episode 70 - Free Friends
Hanging with Free Friends and a 2024 wrap up! ...... In the last episode of 2024 I am joined by pop punk band and friends of the podcast Free Friends! Chatting about the highlights from the busy year they had, some mental health, the holidays, what's coming up, and most hated Christmas songs. Be...
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Episode 69 - Village Garage Distillery
It's the first out of state episode! For Ep. 69 I traveled to Bennington, VT to visit Village Garage Distillery and hung out with head distiller Ryan Scheswohl and Doug Goble who handles Sales & Marketing. Ryan and Doug share the story of how Village Garage Distillery came to be, the desire to...
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Episode 68 - Flights for Veterans
Talking about Flights for Veterans with David Hennel who is one of the people behind the scenes organizing the event! Flights for Veterans is a tasting event to benefit those who served. Taking place Friday November 8th at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum David and I chat about how the event...
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Episode 67 - Hank Hudson Brewing Co.
For ep. 67 I am hanging out at Hank Hudson Brewing Co. and chatting with co-founders/brewers Darren Van Heusen and Chris Crounse. Located at The Fairways of Halfmoon golf course, and open since 2016, we set up shop in the beautiful taproom overlooking the golf course and chat about how the…
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Episode 66 - Bound by Fate Brewing
For episode 66 I travel to Schuylerville, NY to visit Bound by Fate brewing and hang out with co-founders Pam and Brett. Set up in the tap room we chat about how the idea for the brewery came to be, how Covid caused them to accelerate their plans, introducing people to Laotian food, and of course...
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Epiosode 65 - Wayward Lane Brewing
For Ep. 65 I travel to Schoharie, NY to chat with Adam and Kyle Wayward Lane Brewing. We talk all about the brewery, moving from Colorado to NY, the farm, and the whirlwind experience it has been in the 3 short years they have been open. Enjoy! ***Disclaimer: There was some technical difficulties...
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Episode 64 - Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
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…
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Episode 63 - Sydney Worthley & DJ Fearless of No One You Know
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…
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Episode 62 - Anthony Rossi of Crosstalk Media, LLC/1Upstate
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...
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Episode 61 - Mike Wenzel of Helderberg Mountain Brewing Company
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!
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Episode 60 - Larry Heid of Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
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...
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Episode 59 - The War Room Tavern
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...
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Episode 58 - Active Ingredient Brewing
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…
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Episode 57 - Ben DeHan
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!
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Episode 56 - Bob Shafer of Adirondack Pub & Brewery
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...
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Episode 55 - New Scotland Spirits
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…
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Episode 54 - Cherie Amour
For Episode 54 I am hanging out with the guys from Cherie Amour! We have a great time talking about their upcoming tour, some of our favorite/memorable shows we've been to, singing to Equal Vision Records (Albany, NY based), learning to work together as a band, and of course their EP Internal...
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Episode 53 - Matt Fowler of Arrows In Action
For Episode 53 I'm hanging out with Matt Fowler! Matt is the guitarist for the indie pop rock band Arrows In Action and for this episode we spend our time talking all about the band, their music, touring, influences and other bands we love, and all kinds of other stuff. Check it out and enjoy!…
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Episode 52 - Battle of the Brewers w/ Wolf Hollw, Mad Jack, and Backstage Pub
It's a Battle of the Brewers for Episode 52! I get the chance to hang out at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company in Glenville, NY and drink/chat with brewer Kyle Folk, Brian Conley (Mad Jack Brewing), and Terry Aldrich (Backstage Pub). The guys talk about a special collaboration beer they are making for…
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Episode 51 - Terry Aldrich of Backstage Pub
It's Episode 51 and I am hanging out with Terry Aldrich! For anyone who doesn't know Terry is the owner of Backstage Pub located at 501 Smith St in Schenectady, NY. Hanging out in the upstairs area known as The Library we chat all about how Terry got into the hospitality field, Backstage Pub,...
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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....
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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…
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Episode 42 - Dan McLaughlin of The Pony Bar
For Episode 42 I day drink and chat (virtually) with owner of The Pony Bar in NYC Dan McLaughlin! We talk about life, how he got into the craft beer scene, NYC, The Pony Bar, and keeping it all going during the pandemic. Grab a drink and enjoy!
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Episode 41 - Steve Barnes from the Albany Times Union
In Ep 41 I welcome I welcome Steve Barnes to the show! Steve has been at the Times Union since 1996 and we chat about the evolution of the business, his popular Table Hopping blog, how he got into journalism, and even a little bit about exotic dancers. Check it out!
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Episode 40 - Tim Walton of 518 Brews
For Episode 40 I am hanging out (virtually) and doing some day drinking with Tim Walton! We talk about everything Tim is up to with 518 Brews and the other 518 Facebook groups as well as Tim's Kitchen and his business Paladin Media LLC. Grab a drink and enjoy!
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Episode 39 - Josh Casano
For Ep 39 I am hanging out (virtually) with local musician Josh Casano! We have some drinks and chat about life, music, and smoking meat. Enjoy!
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Episode38 - Jeff Morad from WEQX
In Episode 38 I have some beers and hang out virtually with Jeff Morad the Program Director at WEQX! We drink, laugh, and talk about all kinds of nonsense including EQX, some favorite moments, how he got into radio, beer, and even the last time he saw his own chin that's under that iconic beard…
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Episode 37 - Dave Gardell from The Ruck
For Ep 37 I hang out and have a beer with owner of The Ruck in Troy, NY Dave Gardell. Starting as the door man and working his way to owner Dave has been part with The Ruck since it opened in 1998. We chat about The Ruck's evolution, the affects of Covid, and Dave's passion for craft beer and the...
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Episode 36 - Dora Philip of The Hollow Bar & Kitchen
In episode 36 I chat with co-owner of The Hollow Bar & Kitchen Dora Philip! We talk all about Dora's time living in NYC, how The Hollow came to be, live shows, how local Covid impacted businesses in downtown Albany are supporting each other, the Restart and Save Our Stages Acts and how you can...
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Episode 35 - Jack McGarry of The Dead Rabbit
In Ep 35 I talk with Jack McGarry, Co-owner of The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in lower Manhattan! Topics include coming up through the hospitality industry in Ireland, opening a truly authentic award winning Irish Pub in NYC, being the youngest to ever win International Bartender of the Year, how...
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Episode 34 - Paul Leone
In Episode 34 I'm joined by Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Association Paul Leone! We talk all about his professional background in TV Production and Media as well as his role as Executive Director of the Brewers Association. Enjoy!
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Episode 33 - Erik Budrakey of True Brew Magazine
In Episode 33 I hang out and have some beers with Erik Budrakey! Co-creator and Content Manager of True Brew Magainze. Erik talks about how True Brew Magazine got started, his time in the beer business, how he got into journalism, and the amazing cross country trip that shaped his life. All while...
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Just one guy drinking and talking to brewers, bar people, friends, and other random people in the 518!
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Stories From A Bar is created and hosted by Chris Osborne.
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