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1056 Podcast1056.85 | Sponsored by Philip Morris*We're back after a long hiatus to talk more about Treehouse's CT location being named one of the best breweries in CT, and other brewery news to get you through the day.
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*we're not actually sponsored by Philip Morris
2023-11-1559 min1056 Podcast1056.84 | "It's been awhile..."You ever drink a beer with water from Long Island Sound?
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2023-06-291h 051056 Podcast1056.83 | LIVE from the CT Brewers Guild CT Beer FestIt’s our 2nd LIVE show in a row! We were live at the XL Center for the 2023 CT Beer Fest. We got to try a great sampling of CT Beer, while talking to folks from the CT beer industry. a BIG thank you to the CT Brewers Guild for inviting to be apart of this awesome day.
Interviews include:
Alvarium Beer Co
Athletic Brewing
Bistro Buddy
Elicit Brewing Co
Fox Farm
Graduates of the Sacred Heart University Brewing Sc...
2023-05-031h 231056 Podcast1056.82 | April Sours Beer Festival LIVE at Bad Sons Beer Co.Jeff and I were LIVE from Bad Sons Beer Co for their annual April Sours beer fest. We had a ton of fun sampling sours and other beers from all around CT. Want to learn more about the folks who brew your favorite CT beers? Listen to our live episode!
Thanks to all those that came on:
Broken Symmetry
Labyrinth Brewing Company
Beer Man Beer Podcast
Tribus Beer Co.
Filthy Comedy
Cheshire Craft Brewing
2023-04-211h 531056 Podcast1056.81 | The Real Fake Phil MarkowskiOur friend Nick aka Fake Phil Markowski joins us for the THIRD time to talk all about CT beer, while gift us some beers to try from Bissel Brothers, Manor Hill Brewing, and Hill Farmstead. Of course, like any good beer podcast, we also talk Rugby 6 Nations.
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2023-04-071h 131056 Podcast1056.80.2 | Tom M. Episode IV: A New Hope (for Connecticut Beer)If there’s one person to bring us back, it’s Tom M. We talk about the new changes to the CT Beer Drinkers Group (including his ban), our thoughts on more CT breweries closing, plus the much anticipated opening of a new Branford brewery.
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2023-03-071h 261056 Podcast1056.80.1 | The Year 5 EpisodeIt’s the first episode of 2023 and the start of our 5th year as a podcast! We talk Fat Tire’s rebrand, our Untappd Year in Beer, our visit to Armada Brewing, and the Brewery Star’s ranking of the top CT breweries.
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2023-01-2351 min1056 Podcast1056.79.1 | "It's Athletic's world, and Two Roads lives in that world"We jump all over the place in this episode. We talk more Two Roads news, a new beer trail app, our thought on Spotify Wrapped and Kanye, plus the highest rated beer in CT.
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2022-12-2035 min1056 Podcast1056.78.2 | Growler PowerWe're joined by Rob and Louis of Growler Power, a revolutionary device to get the freshest beer from you growlers. We talk all about the Growler Power, their plans for the future, and their thoughts on some of the worst inventions ever created.
Follow them on social media @GrowlerPower and visit https://www.growlerpower.com/ to stay up to date on the lates news!
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2022-10-2157 min1056 Podcast1056.78.1 | "Some people just want it more"We are BACK. We get caught up with the news from the beer industry over the last few months, talk beer collabs with memes, and what we want to see from the Brewmaster Beer Brewing Simulator game.
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2022-10-1430 min1056 Podcast1056.77.1 | The State of the Podcast EpisodeLet's talk...
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2022-08-1029 min
1056 Podcast1056.76.1 | The "Recolonization of Massachusetts" EpisodeWe talk the closing of a CT brewery and beloved beer shop in Connecticut and talk about how Tree House is getting creative with new way to print their own money.
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2022-05-2432 min1056 Podcast1056.75.2 | Velvet LibationsThis episode is RETRO. We sat down with Kristen and Anderson of one of Connecticut's newest breweries: Velvet Libations out of Wolcott. We talked everything behind their name, how they decided on the 60s theme of the brewery, and their company's plan for expansion in Connecticut. It a jam-packed episode of everything from beer to Napoleon Bonaparte (seriously)!
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2022-05-0659 min1056 Podcast1056.75.1 | The Jeff "Go off, King" EpisodeWe recap two beer fests we attended since last episode: the 2022 Two Roads Cask Fest and the 2022 CT Brewer's Guild CT Craft Beer Fest and pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
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2022-04-2540 min1056 Podcast1056.74.2 | Will Thresher, Head Creative, Tribus Beer Co.this interview was downright awesome! We were joined by Will Thresher, Head Creative at Tribus Beer Co out of Milford, CT. We talk in depth about keeping up with social media trends as a niche industry (craft beer), the future of Tribus, and what upcoming projects Will and the Tribus team has in store for Connecticut.
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2022-04-141h 101056 Podcast1056.74.1 | That's it...we've done...it...This episode is jam packed with a lot of CT beer news. We talk about Fuzzy Baby Ducks now being over rated (according to some), our love for the Power Orange, and some notable new beer releases that have happened since our last episode. We talk about Peloton DMing Tyler and much more.
Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @1056Podcast for our Ten FIfty Trips Series, a 3000 mile ride on the Peloton while having 1 beer from every state.
2022-03-2148 min1056 Podcast1056.73.2 | Pints and PuttsThis episode is a 180 yard 7-iron. We were joined by a fellow CT beer (and golf) podcast, Burke and Justin of the Pints and Putts podcast! We get their thoughts on a potential bubble in the CT beer scene, and talk about some eye-opening things they've seen on the golf course.
Follow them on social media @pintsandputtspod, Youtube: "Pints and Putts", and visit pintsandputts.golf
2022-03-041h 031056 Podcast1056.73.1 | "What a nice little antidote for this conversation"We cover some of the beer headlines in the CT beer industry! Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok for more @1056podcast!
2022-02-1232 min1056 Podcast1056.72.2 | @Jessbeerme and Jamal RobinsonThis episode is NEW (England Brewing Company). We were truly honored to have on Jessbeerme and Jamal Robinson from THE New England Brewing Company.
We talked about their initiatives for the craft beer industry, including the Change in the Air Festival and a Woman-Led subcommittee focused on the empowerment, advancement, and inclusion of women both in the industry as well as the community. We also talk about their thoughts on upcoming trends in the beer community and talk a little bit about their extensive beer collection.
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2022-02-031h 041056 Podcast1056.72.1 | "You can see the joke coming from a mile away"In the first part of episode 72, we talk about Tyler's trip to the DR, Mamajuana, people who clap when the plane lands, and a newly released spaghetti beer from Utah. Jeff also elaborates on his label review of Sharecrop from the Drowned Lands Brewery.
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2022-01-2837 min1056 Podcast1056.71.2 | Doug Veliky aka @beeraficionadoIn part 2 of Episode 71, we talked with the owner of one of the funnier beer social media accounts out there, Doug Veliky aka @beeraficionado. He gave us some interesting insight into the Chicago craft beer scene and how it's one of the more unique communities in the country because of the selection of beers at their disposal. We also talked about his role as Chief Strategy Officer at Chicago's Revolution Brewing Company. Overall, it was a great time and we heavily recommend you follow him on Instagram and Tik Tok.
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2022-01-0544 min1056 Podcast1056.71.1 | The Last 1056 Episode........of 2021We're gearing up for a big 2022! We talk about Good Beer Hunting naming New England Brewing Company's own Jamal Robinson to their 2021 Signifiers list as well as Counterweight and Fox Farm being named in two 'Best Of' lists from Hop Culture.
Happy New Year!
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2021-12-3022 min1056 Podcast1056.70.2 | BEER MAN BEERAn interview 2 years in the making, we were so excited to have on Jonny Benson and Jay "Keg" Kettles of CT Magazine's People's Choice Best of Connecticut Podcast for 2021, the Beer Man Beer Podcast! We talk about their podcast start, what CT breweries they love, and they share one of their most awkward interviews!
Check out their 100th Episode Party at Bad Sons on January 9th, 2022. Get more info on their Instagram @thebeermanbeerpod_.
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2021-12-221h 111056 Podcast1056.70.1 | "Miniature Chocolate Pellets"I'm going to be honest, this intro episode devolved into a realization that the majority of breweries aren't using Tootsie Rolls as adjuncts in their beers (which they shouldn't). Enjoy! Our interview with the folks from the Beer Man Beer Podcast drops next episode.
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2021-12-1620 min1056 Podcast1056.69.2 | Cherokee Robbins of Alvarium Beer Co. (with Evan Hill and Tom M)This episode is unBEElieveable. We sat down with Cherokee Robbins of Alvarium Beer Co (in person!) to learn more about her experience working with Alvarium, how breweries get their beers into local bars across the state, and much more. We were also joined by fellow Alvarium employee Evan Hill and (of course he was here at the same time we were, by chance) Tom M.
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2021-12-081h 092021-12-0320 min1056 Podcast1056.68.2 | Tim Hoolahan - Brewery General Manager, Fallen Acorn Brewing CoThis episode is 🇬🇧. We went across the pond for this episode to talk to Tim Hoolahan of Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. We talk about some of the differences between the US and UK beer scene, what beer styles are huge in the UK right now, and how much are people paying for hype cans like Treehouse and Monkish over in the UK?
Be sure to follow Fallen Acorn on Instagram @fallenacornbrew
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2021-11-2444 min1056 Podcast1056.68.1 | "The Classic Pappy Midnight Snack"In part 1, we talk about our venture to Decicco's for a secret podcast project coming in 2022, react to Bell's Brewery being sold to the same company that owns New Belgium, and talk about some CT beer events we'll be heading to in November.
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2021-11-1826 min1056 Podcast1056.67.2 | Josh Arno, Brewer/Co-Owner of Abomination Brewing CompanyThis episode is FOGGY. We sat down with one of the more exciting brewers in the state (maybe the country right now) Josh Arno of Abomination Brewing Company. The brewery came to the CT beer scene about 2 years ago out of Twelve Percent and has hit the ground running with their Fog IPA series. We talked to Josh about his beer journey to Connecticut, how he was able to get away with creating a beer called FUCK 2020, and some future beer releases for 2021 and 2022.
Be sure to follow Abomination on social media @abominationbrewingco
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2021-11-1040 min1056 Podcast1056.67.1 | “The Most Interesting Non Alcoholic Beer in the World”In part 1, we talk about having beers in an old insane asylum, Jeff completes his review of Spectre, and we talk about the continual rise of Connecticut’s Athletic Brewing Company as they hire the former VP of Marketing at Dos Equis as the company’s first CMO. PLUS we tease our newest interview, coming next week.
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2021-11-0421 min1056 Podcast1056.66.2 | Trumbull Memes PLUS Bonus Review of Mr. Potato Dead from Abomination BrewingEpisode 66 gets MEMED. We sit down with Tommy DeFilippo, who runs the best Instagram account dedicated to geographic specific memes: Trumbull Memes (@trumbullmemes on Instagram). Not only does he talk about his humble beginnings with the account, we also dive into the CT craft beer scene as well. His family are the owners of Angelo’s liquor store in Bridgeport, and we were lucky enough to get some Abomination Brewing Mr. Potato Dead from their craft beer selection. Be sure to stop by Angelo’s at 1044 Brooklawn Avenue in Bridgeport CT and check out @trumbullmemes!
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2021-10-2737 min1056 Podcast1056.66.1 | BTE Slam and CT Brewer’s Guild BeerfestEpisode 66 is GOING TO BE THE START OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
To make our content easier to enjoy, we'll now be splitting up our episodes into two: one episode dedicated to our usual intro banter in an extended format, and one episode dedicated to a beer review or interview.
Episode 66.1 was DOUBLE STUFFED with mini interviews from 2 events we attended over the past two weeks: BTE Slam and The CT Brewer's Guild Beer Fest. We were lucky enough to interview:
Jonny Benson, CT Magazine's Reader's Choice for Best Podcast 2021, Beer Man Beer
David Wollner, Manager & Brewer: Willimantic Brewing Company
Spencer Waldron, Co...
2021-10-1951 min1056 Podcast1056.65 | Ken Tuccio, Founder of Best Trivia EverEpisode 65 is FROM THE TOP ROPE. We had Ken Tuccio, founder of Best Trivia Ever, back on the show to talk about the biggest trivia event in recent memory: BTE Slam. In short, picture a wrestling ring inside of Tribus Brewing Co featuring some huge names from the wrestling community. We are so excited for this event on September 30th, 2021 and hope you all can make it to the event with us!
Follow @besttriviaever on all major social media platforms for more information leading up to the event.
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2021-09-211h 201056 Podcast1056.64 | Tom M Pt. IIIIt’s Episode 64 and Tom M returns for a THIRD TIME. We catch up with Tom M on which up and coming brewery he feels has been producing some great stouts, talk about the Closer to Free Ride, and more about our goals for our social media accounts.
By Tom M’s merch (all proceeds to charity) at itsalwaysstoutseason.com. Follow his Instagram @itsalwaysstoutseason
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2021-09-081h 421056 Podcast1056.63 | Berlinetta BrewingEpisode 63 is ON FLEEK. We were pumped to stop by Bridgeport’s newest brewery, Berlinetta Brewing. We talk all about the brewery itself and review one of their offerings on the show. We also explain how Jeff got his new nickname Pickle Jeff (everyone please call him that from now on).
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2021-08-1257 min1056 Podcast1056.62 | Bring It To The TableEpisode 62 is OLYMPIC. This is the podcast’s first Summer Olympics so we breakdown the end of the Gold Medal Table Tennis Match LIVE as Japan faced off against China (spoiler).
Aside from that we were lucky to have on Carlee and Brandon of Bring It To The Table, Connecticut’s newest beer and food Vlogcast. We go over how they formed and who they think are the best brewery and restaurant in CT right now PLUS we talk being on in a future episode!
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2021-07-271h 301056 Podcast1056.61 | Phil Markowski, Brewmaster & Co-Founder Two Roads Brewing CompanyEpisode 61 was LEGENDARY. We were joined by Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company Phil Markowski! We talked about his journey through the local beer industry, as well as his thoughts on the changing landscape of new and hyped styles of beer as well as a few stories behind some Two Roads and Area Two Beers.
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2021-07-1350 min1056 Podcast1056.60 | Kat Manning, Social Media and Content Creator, Two Roads Brewing CompanyEpisode 60 is TWO GOOD. We were joined by friend of the show and recurring guest Kat Manning to talk about her day in the life as Social Media and Content Creator for one of the biggest breweries in the country, Two Roads Brewing Company. She’s been crushing the social media game for all things Two Roads (@tworoadsbrewing, @areatwobrewing, @daybreakercocktails, and @h2roads) and is definitely worth a follow.
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2021-06-291h 201056 Podcast1056.59 | @beerforbooperEpisode 59 is FRIENDLY. We were lucky to have on our great friend Juan to discuss his new Instagram account (@beerforbooper) where he showcases his craft beer escapade in the quest to get every badge on Untappd. We also went over his contentious thoughts on the largest craft brewery in Connecticut, Two Roads (MAYBE we change his mind by the end of the interview). MAYBE we throw in a little Big Brother conversation as well.
It’s always great to have Juan on the show, and we hope you enjoy this interview.
Follow him on Instagram @beerforbooper and Untappd @Cradley-Booper
2021-06-011h 281056 Podcast1056.58 | Best Friends LunchEpisode 58 is THE BEST. We review Why You Hayden? the collaboration between Best Friends Lunch and Veracious Brewing.
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2021-05-181h 121056 Podcast1056.57 | New England Brewing Co.Episode 57 is ALL NEW.
NEW Episode
NEW Release Day (Podcast and Ten Fifty Sips episodes now drop on Tuesdays)
NEW England Brewing Co
We come back from our (1 episode) break to review arguably one of the best and oldest breweries in CT, NEBCO. What's better, we review a beer that has possibly one of the most clever names for a beer "668 The Neighbor of the Beast" a 7.8% Belgian Style Golden Ale.
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2021-05-0447 min1056 Podcast1056.56 | Lee MetzgerEpisode 56 is EXECUTIVE. We were honored to have on friend of the program and our Executive Producer Lee Metzger. We talk about the name for our new fanbase, Lee's journey through the CT beer world and his podcast (The Best in Show Show). Follow his podcast on Instagram @thebestinshowshow and @stripes_mcgahee for a new season coming soon.
Also, production note, the 1056 Podcast will be taking a 1 episode break, returning 4/26 for a new Ten Fifty Sips.
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2021-04-121h 391056 Podcast1056.55 | Fake Phil MarkowskiEpisode 55 is FAKE. We were honored to have on our friend THE Fake Phil Markowski. We go over how he first got mistaken as the head brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company, some hilarious interactions with the Two Roads Crew, and talk about the future of Fake Phil Markowski.
Follow Fake Phil on Instagram @fake_phil_markowski and as always leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.
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2021-03-2954 min1056 Podcast1056.54 | Hanging Hills Brewing CompanyEpisode 54 comes FULL CIRCLE. Back in the second episode of this beer podcast, Jeff went in on the can design of Oh New England from Hanging Hills. 2+ years later we invited Joe on to squash our beef, and go into his transition from owning a brewery to being a gypsy brewer. He also teases a new beer coming out.
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2021-03-151h 121056 Podcast1056.53 | Labyrinth Brewing CompanyEpisode 53 is METAL. We stopped by Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester to pick up the 2021 version of Freezing Moon, a barrel aged imperial stout. We also follow up on what the TTB is exactly (from our last episode with Black Pond Brews) and touch on Tyler turning 29. Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast for our video series Ten Fifty Sips and leave us a 5 star review!
2021-03-0157 min1056 Podcast1056.52 | Black Pond BrewsEpisode 52 was a WILDLY FUN TIME. Cory and Mike, Co-Founders at Black Pond Brews came on the podcast to talk about opening Black Pond Brews back in 2014, the TTB (which, for the record ,Black Pond Brews is pro-TTB), and some of the backstories behind their most popular beers. We even tried Machu Picchu, and Ban Headlines! Lemon Meringue Pie on the show, and we hope you all stop by their new location opening soon!
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2021-02-151h 431056 Podcast1056.51 | Daniel Flynn, Founder, DRF ConsultingIt’s Episode 51 and we have THE DUDE Daniel Flynn, founder of DRF Consulting. Daniel has been helping dozens of local businesses (including many CT breweries) with their behind-the-scenes operations, like payroll, bill pay, and all things taxes (except he WON’T do your taxes. Don’t ask (we already did)).
If you are a CT brewery and need help with your payroll, bill pay, and basically all things excel (that doesn’t include making beer) slide into Daniel’s DM on Instagram (@drfconsulting), or visit https://www.drfconsults.com/.
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2021-02-011h 071056 Podcast1056.50 | CEO and Co-Founder of Ugly Drinks Hugh ThomasEpisode 50 got UGLY (Drinks that is). We were joined by Hugh Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Ugly Drinks (starts at 26:14). He shared with us what it took to start Ugly Drinks, how they aim to combat the American and UK sugar addiction, as well as a few of his favorite beers he's had here in the US.
You can find Ugly Drinks in most grocery stores across the US, or get it shipped right to your door at UglyDrinks.com. Follow them on social media @uglydrinks and you can follow Hugh @uglyhugh.
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2021-01-181h 061056 Podcast1056.49 | Athletic Brewing Company Investor Darren RovellIt's the first 1056 show of 2021 and we set the bar HIGH. Darren Rovell, formally a Business Analyst at ESPN and current Senior Executive Producer at The Action Network, came on to talk about investing in Connecticut's own Athletic Brewing Company, and the shakeup of NA beer in the craft beer industry (STARTS AT 17:00 mark). Follow Darren on Instagram and Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/darrenrovell
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2021-01-0445 min1056 Podcast1056.48 | Charter Oak Brewing Company w/ Recurring Guest ChaseIT's EPISODE 48 and we have TWOFER for you all. But first, LIVE SHOWS ARE BACK. Second, we have on recurring guest Chase from South Carolina to discuss the SC vs CT beer scene and try beer from down south. Then, we review Lights Out Stout, a Limited Release Russian Imperial Stout.
Want to watch our next live show...live? Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast.
Leave us a 5 star review (please)
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2020-12-141h 531056 Podcast1056.47 | Skygazer Brewing CompanyEpisode 47 IS IN THE BUILDING and we had on Taylor, one of the owners of Skygazer Brewing Company. We went through the transition from their Southington location to their new home at Twelve Percent, why Skygazer had a brief hiatus in 2020, and hint at a few new collaborations to look forward to for the rest of 2020.
(oh yea, Tyler pitches his pizza beer idea as well)
Follow Skygazer on social media @skygazer_brewingco (Instagram) and find them on Facebook "Skygazer Brewing Company"
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2020-12-011h 101056 Podcast1056.46 | The Chef Showdown at Better Half BrewingFor Episode 46, we were live at the Chef Showdown and IT...WAS...AMAZING. We were lucky enough to witness 3 amazing chefs compete in a Chopped-style competition to see which chef came out on top, all while supporting an amazing cause: The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. This episode was jam PACKED with interviews, including:
Vanessa, COO Nala's Kitchen and Jen, MMA fighter
JUDGES: Chef Al Williams, Cheesecake Creations, April Melisa, Executive Chef, The North House, and Rachel Haseltine, Owner, Better Half Brewing
Chef Zach and Chef Tom
Food Influencers: @bitect and...
2020-11-171h 331056 Podcast1056.45 | Fingaz BowlWe were joined by the creator of The Fingaz Bowl, Julien, on our most recent 1056 Podcast episode. If you don't know, The Fingaz Bowl is one of the hottest drinking game accessories out there right now for the classic Fingers Drinking Game. We talked about how he came up with the idea and the next steps he wants to take as a small business owner in the state, including a collaboration with some of the biggest influencers on TikTok. Learn more and buy The Fingaz Bowl at https://www.fingazbowl.com/, or follow them on social media @fingazbowl
2020-11-091h 141056 Podcast1056.44 | Dave Ricci, Director of The Craft: Rhode IslandIt's the 44th episode of the 1056 podcast with Dave Ricci, Director of the award-winning film, The Craft: Rhode Island. We spoke with Dave about the RhodeIsland vs the Connecticut craft beer scene and went through some of the behind-the-scenes with some of the breweries represented in the documentary. Be sure to check out The Craft: Rhode Island on-demand and through Amazon Prime today!
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2020-10-191h 461056 Podcast1056.43 | Stephen Loh of Malt CoutureThis episode, we sat down with Stephen Loh, ⅓ of the acclaimed West Coast beer podcast, Malt Couture (you may recognize them from their other venture, @dontdrinkbeer). If you don't know them, they bring together the perfect balance of improv and beer education (plus some extremely geographic-specific California references), plus drinking beer (so you don't have to). We went in-depth on the big differences between the California vs CT beer scene and find out how they got started as a trio.
Listen to them wherever you get your podcasts, follow them on instagram @maltcoutureddb and Facebook (https://www.fac...
2020-10-052h 011056 Podcast1056.42 | Dockside BreweryIT'S EPISODE 42 AND WE'RE BACK TO REVIEWING BEER. This time, we went to the highly talked about Dockside Brewery in Milford, CT and got to review Feelin' Juicy, a 6.5% NE IPA. If you haven't heard, Dockside opened in the midst of the pandemic, but has still drawn a ton of attention for it's waterfront location and beer selection. We also had Tom M join briefly to talk more about the Closer to Free Ride and a beer made with his own tears (literally). Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast and leave us a review on iTunes.
2020-09-141h 211056 Podcast1056.41 | Untappd Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Greg AvolaWe are PUMPED to have Greg Avola from Untappd on the show this week. We talked a lot about how the idea for Untappd came to be, his observations on the CT craft beer scene, and got a look into which cities had the most users. This was an amazing interview and we hope you'll enjoy it too.
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2020-08-311h 101056 Podcast1056.40 | Newsylum Brewing Co.It's Episode 40 of the 1056 Podcast and this time we took our talents to Newsylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT.
They're one of CT's newest breweries, opening in 2020, and offer what was arguably the most unique brewery experience we've had so far. Not only is this brewery in the old Fairfield Hills Campus, the actual taproom was amazing, and definitely something we suggest you go see for yourself. Find them on Instagram and Facebook @newsylumbrewingco.
As always, leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on air!
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2020-08-171h 211056 Podcast1056.39 | Nala's KitchenIt's Episode 39 and oh boy do we have a good one! Chef Becca and Vanessa of Nala's Kitchen in Wallingford created a craft beer dinner for us and let us tell you , it did not disappoint. If you like what you heard in this episode, you can get Nala's Kitchen delivered right to your door. Visit
nalas-kitchen.com for their beer inspired menu, which includes our favorite, BBQ Pulled Pork With Beer cheddar Mac and cheese! Nala's Kitchen even focuses on specialized diets, like low carb, vegetarian and even Whole 30!
We talk about everything from th...
2020-08-032h 181056 Podcast1056.38 | Reverie Brewing CompanyIt's episode 38 of the 1056 Podcast and we're reviewing Passion Fruit Kisses from Reverie Brewing Company!!! Be sure to leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on the show!! Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast.
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2020-07-231h 341056 Podcast1056.37 | Best Trivia EverIn Episode 37, we're joined by Best Trivia Ever (@besttriviaever) founder Ken Tuccio, who not only founded one of the premiere CT trivia companies, but has extensive experience in hosting his own podcast and hosting local radio and tv shows. We talk the ins and outs of the bar/brewery trivia game, and hear about some of his most interesting guests on his show, from Judd Apatow to Jerry Springer. We then challenged him to trivia of our own and as it turns out, we all suck at trivia!
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2020-07-071h 451056 Podcast1056.36 | OECIt's the 36th episode of the 1056 Podcast! This episode, we're taking our talents to Oxford for our DOUBLE DIP REVIEW of Exilis and Aura from OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores). OEC makes some high quality, fancy beers and we were lucky enough to get to try them!
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2020-06-291h 121056 Podcast1056.35 | Tom M. Part 2It’s the 2nd half of episode 35 of the 1056 Podcast with guest Tom M. If you haven’t yet, listen to Part 1. In Part 2, we dive more into wrestling (because we turned into a wrestling podcast), and Tyler tries to figure out 2 CT breweries that Tom M is not a fan of.
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2020-06-161h 141056 Podcast1056.35 | Tom M. Part 1It's the 35th episode of the 1056 podcast and we finally sat down with the man who who only goes by his first name (and last name initial), Tom M. In part one of our interview, we go through how Tom M went from not drinking beer at all to becoming one of the more recognized names in the CT beer industry, from beer collaborations to his help and contributions to the Closer to Free Ride.
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2020-06-081h 261056 Podcast1056.34 | Skygazer Brewing Company w/ @aguywholovesbeerIt's the 34th 1056 Episode and we are PUMPED to review Skygazer Brewing Company (@skygazer_brewingco on IG and @skygazerbrewingco on Facebook) with Mr. Skygazer himself Tim aka @aguywholoves beer. Tim is a superfan of Skygazer, getting every release (except one) and trying virtually everything Skygazer has to offer. He even had a hand in their 1 Year anniversary beer (check that can, his names on it). We review their latest Quadruple Fruited Watercolors Weisse Beers.
Be sure to follow Tim on Instagram @aguywholovesbeer to see his latest beer hauls from all over the country (including a ton of Skygazer) on Instagram...
2020-05-181h 291056 Podcast1056.33 | Brewport Brewing CoIt's the 33rd 1056 Podcast where we took a look a Cute Fat Kid IV: You're Killing Me Smalls, a 9.75% Knee Slapper of a Red Ale from Brewport. Listen as Jeff and Tyler slowly lose our minds over our obsession of 90 Day Fiancé and the proper vaseware community on Instagram.
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2020-04-301h 091056 Podcast1056.32 | Half Full Brewery (w/ Joe and Zach of Half Full Brewery)It’s the THIRTY SECOND episode and we are beyond excited to have our first CT brewery on the show, HALF FULL BREWERY. Zach, the General Manager, and Joe, the Experience Manager, sat down with us to talk about how CT beer has changed, the evolution of Half Full since they’ve opened their doors, and a peek at what’s to come for Half Full in 2020.
You can find them at:
https://halffullbrewery.com/
IG, FB, Twitter: @halffullbrewery
Thank you to Joe , Zach, and all who’ve we’ve met from Half
2020-03-271h 361056 Podcast1056.2019 Beer AwardsHere is a replay of the 2019 Beer Awards presented by the 1056 Podcast!
Our Categories are:
Best Can Design
Weirdest Beer
Best Beer
Best Brewery
Congrats to all our winners and nominees!
(skip to ~ 11:00 for the start of the awards)
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2020-03-2131 min1056 Podcast1056.31 | CT Brewer's Guild (@CTBrewersGuild)It's EPISODE 31 of the 1056 Podcast! We have an awesome interview with Phil and Kat of the CT Brewer's Guild, where we talk about CT beer, The Pinks Boots Society, the brand new Beer Passport for 2020, and talk about the 2020 CT CRAFT BEER FEST on NOVEMBER 14!
Lear more about the event here!: https://www.connecticut.beer/events/ctcraftbeerfest THE FIRST GENERAL ADMISSION SESSION IS ALREADY SOLD OUT. Be sure to get your tickets now for the second session!
The CT Brewer's Guild has a partnership with Lyft, where you can get 50% off your Beerfest ride. Enter code “CTBEERFEST” into the 'Promos' sect...
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The Heavy Drinking PodcastEpisode 89: Fat Orange Cat-Baby Kittens with Guests The 1056 Podcast & Tom M.In this one Tom M. drops by... again. The 1056 Podcast also comes by to talk Kobe, Peloton, and BlueChews. It would take too long to explain, just listen already!
2020-02-1700 min1056 Podcast1056.30 | Nick and Sam of @fullpourIt's episode 30 and sober January is OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expect more beer reviews and crazy live shows. Until then, we have an amazing interview with probably one of the more unique and informative beer Instagram accounts in the state. Nick and Sam initially created Full Pour (@fullpour on instagram) to keep tabs on everything CT beer, and have ended up being a great place to find out about every type of event happening at any CT brewery (seriously, I initially thought this was a bot account). Go listen now and be sure to check out Full Pour here -> https://www.instagram...
2020-02-051h 001056 Podcast1056.29 | Kevin from @ctbeer and BeerFests.com (@beerfests)It’s the 29th 1056 podcast and we have Kevin, an awesome guest who created the CTBeer Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as BeerFests.com. In a short few years, Kevin has hosted beer events and festivals all over the US and has accumulated over 200,000 likes across social media.
It’s another unique interview, where we talk more into starting a new business (as well as some of the most interesting beer festivals in the country), and some of our favorite beers from around the state.
Be sure to follow @ctbeer and @beerfests on instagram and...
2020-01-1559 min1056 Podcast1056.28 | TCR BrewingIT's THE FIRST 1056 OF THE NEW DECADE. We continue our interview series with another great up and coming home brewer, Tyler (great name) from TCR Brewing. We get more into his start in making beer and where he thinks the industry is headed in Connecticut. Find his beers, especially his AMAZING sours like Kokomo Sax Solo, at upcoming beer fests! Until then, follow TCR Brewing on Twitter, Untappd and Instragram @tcrbrewing!
2020-01-0940 min1056 Podcast1056.27 | East Rock Brewing CompanyIt's the FINAL 1056 of 2019! It's been an awesome first year of the podcast and we can' t thank you enough for listening. We wrap up 2019 with a review of Hopfen Lager from East Rock, a New Haven brewery dedicated to German style beer! Listen along, and stayed locked for some BIG things in 2020.
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2020-01-011h 101056 Podcast1056.26 | @beerluvah_It's part 2 of our 12 Days of Beer People and oops we did another 2 hour interview. This one, with our great friend Al aka @beerluvah_, was an amazing interview with another fan of the CT beer scene. We talk about our favorite breweries and how we both had similar beginnings into the beer scene. We also review 3 Lock City collaborations: VIVA Stamvegas, Subliminal Verses Vol. 3, and Locked and Loaded.
Be sure to follow @beerluvah_ on Instagram for weekly Friday Chug Videos and in-depth beer reviews (and the occasional giveaway).
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2019-12-232h 011056 Podcast1056.25 | Knight Brewing Co.It's Episode 25 of the 1056 Podcast and it's LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG (2 hours plus) but we promise it's a good one. We saw down with Matt Knight of Knight Brewing Co. (@knightbrewing) to go over how he got his start, how his Porter won FIRST in a National Homebrew Contest, and his vast knowledge of all things beer. We try 7 different beers as we kick off our 12 Days of Beer People Series!
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2019-12-042h 251056 Podcast1056.24 | Witchdoctor Brewing CompanyIt's the 24th episode of the 1056 podcast!!!! this episode, we review Antidote Kolsch by Witchdoctor Brewing Company, a nice spot in Southington!
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2019-11-211h 031056 Podcast1056.23 | Alvarium Beer Co.It's the Jordan/Lebron episode of the 1056 Podcast! We take a closer look at Alvarium Beer Co. and review Crunchy Roll, a CLEAN Rice Lager. We heavily recommend you check this place out in New Britain!
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2019-11-051h 071056 Podcast1056.22 | Athletic Brewing Co.It's episode 22 of the 1056 PODCAST! In honor of #sobertober, we're talking about Athletic Brewing Co. and review Stump Jump, their autumn brown. Non-alcoholic beer has been one-dimensional forever, and Athletic has truly created a new angle in the "near beer" industry. Definitely check out their tap room in Stratford, CT or buy their beer online at https://www.athleticbrewing.com/shop!
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2019-10-161h 161056 Podcast1056.21 | Brand and Barrel (@brandandbarrel)Follow Brand and Barrel on Facebook and Instagram @brandandbarrel, and visit them at https://www.brandandbarrelwhiskey.com.
To inquire about hiring Brand and Barrel for your next whiskey tasting event, visit: https://www.brandandbarrelwhiskey.com/contact.
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It's the 21st 1056 and this podcast can legally drink! We celebrate with a special episode, where we interview Sean and Corey from Brand and Barrel, the premiere whisk(e)y marketing and consulting team. They take us t...
2019-09-251h 491056 Podcast1056.20 | Fairfield Craft AlesAAAAaaand we're back! After a month's delay, we're back to reviewing beer. This time, we visit Fairfield Craft Ales in (you guessed it) Stratford, CT. Hear our review on "Ring of Fire", a DIPA with (you guessed again) habaneros! It's an interesting one to say the least and a finalist for "Weirdest Beer".
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2019-09-091h 181056 Podcast1056.19 | New England Brewing Company w/ Juan from SQUISHY BISHOP and ChaseIt's the 19TH Episode of the 1056 Podcast!!! This week, we spontaneously reviewed NEBCO with a little help from our friends Juan and Chase (46:20) where we review FUZZY BABY DUCKS! We also take a look at GALAXY PALE ALE (56:00) and preview a few things we'll be doing for the podcast in preparation for Two Rads Ok2berfest!
As always, follow us on Instagram @1056podcast and watch us LIVE before the episodes come out. Follow us on Untappd: @tieler, @redmarker
2019-08-081h 261056 Podcast1056.18 | Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery****The beginning of this episode is usually where we go live on our instagram (@1056podcast) to interact with people who listen. It usually goes about 15-20 minutes. This went about 33 minutes so skip to 33:23 to hear us REALLY start the episode.****
It's the 18TH 1056 EPISODE!!!! Jeff and I finally visit the brewery on the top of Jeff's go-to places, Broken Symmetry, and it did not disappoint. We also recap our 4th of July with the Beer Man Beer Podcast (plz listen to them folks) (insta: @beermanbeerpodcast_) and Squishy Bishop Erratic Spectacular (listen to our episode with them...
2019-07-171h 341056 Podcast1056.17 | Lock City Brewing w/ Tribus Beer Co | Special Guest SQUISHY BISHOP’S ERRATIC SPECTACULARIt's the 17th 1056 PODCAST!! This one's another special one, this time with ANOTHER PODCAST on our show?! We hop over state lines to New York and visit Squishy Bishop as they help us review Lock It Up, a collaboration brew with Lock City Brweing & Tribus Beer Company, AND bonus review OJ On Parole by Lock City. We honestly loved working with the squishies, and we can't wait to do more of these.
Find them everywhere you listen to podcast, search "Squishy Bishop’s Erratic Spectacular". Instagram/twitter @squishybishop
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2019-07-021h 141056 Podcast1056.16 | Armada Brewing AND Hoax Brewing Company w/ Special Guest @SquishyBishopOn this DOUBLE EPISODE, we preview two breweries operating out of The Beeracks in East Haven, CT (an awesome place by the way), Armada Brewing and Hoax Brewing Company.
Skip to 47:44 for our Armada review of Tomb of the Pharaohs
Skip to 1:05:02 for our review of Hoax Brewing's Seany Palmer
Two VERY Different beers to say the least...
We also talk with Juan from the Squishy Bishop Erratic Spectacular Podcast about our upcoming episode TOGETHER (stay tuned next weekend).
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2019-06-121h 331056 Podcast1056.15 | Milford Point BrewingIt's THE 15th 1056 Podcast! We talk Milford Point Brewing and review Settlers Stout Dry Stout.
Maybe we tease about a new logo and STICKERS??
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2019-05-301h 101056 Podcast1056.14 | Firefly Hollow Brewing w/ Special Guest MARIt's THE 14th 1056 Podcast with special guest MAR! We talk about about our time at Firefly Hollow while we review Charm Quark, NE IPA.
On this episode we recap:
TOO MANY BEERS TO LIST but some of the highlights:
Neptune's Dagger-Armada Brewing
Doppelganger - Tree House (spoiler: Tree House beer r good)
Jai Alai - Cigar City
Ice Cream Man - Back East Brewing Company
Double Fuzzy Baby Ducks - NEBCO
Rare Vos - Ommegang Brewing
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2019-05-1554 min1056 Podcast1056.13 | Fat Orange Cat w/ Guest Host NickThere's a LOT in this episode, folks. Not only did we get to have some Keep Your Claws Sharp from Fat Orange Cat, but we had a special guest and friend Nicholas Targaryen (very real last name) stop by to help review it. We also recapped the Bad Sons Brewer's Ball and the awesome people/podcasts we met (s/o: Squishy Bishop & BEER MAN BEER (sidenote: CANNONBALL).
Breweries covered:
Stubborn Beauty - highlighted beer: Happy Treez, How Rye I Am
Still Hill Brewery
Fat Orange Cat - Habanero...
2019-04-301h 161056 Podcast1056.12 | Counter Weight Brewing Co.It's THE 12th episode of the 1056 podcast. This episode we recap our visit to Counter Weight and talk about one of the more unique can designs we’ve seen so far, Creature Preacher!
Other beers discussed:
Always Eating Dinner - Beer’d (3.75/5)
Kitchen Sink IPA - 2 Roads (4/5)
Connector Ipa - Switchback Brewing (3.5/5)
All My Best Friends Are Hop Heads - Armada (4/5)
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2019-04-1642 min1056 Podcast1056.11 | No Worries Brewing CompanyIt's THE 11th episode of the 1056 podcast. This episode we recap our visit to Tribus and the awesome meetup with one of their own, Will! We also talk Still of the Night from No Worries Brewing, an awesome Oatmeal Stout.
Other beers discussed:
Coffee Milk Stout (Kent Falls) - 3.5/5
Islandberry Sleight of Hand (Hoax Brewing Company) - 3.75/5
Haze Faze (TRRRRRRRIBUS) - 4/5
Haystacks on Haystacks (Tribus) - 3.75/5
Two Hearted Ale - Bell's - 3.75/5
Yahoo (Tribus) - 4.25/5 (This was the chocolate stout mentioned in...
2019-04-0242 min1056 Podcast1056.St Paddy's Day SpecialHappy (Belated) St Patrick's Day folks. This quick episode we talk Irish beer and preview the next few episodes for 1056!!
2019-03-2522 min1056 Podcast1056.10 | Tribus Beer CompanyIt's the 10th and LLLLOOONNNGGEEESSTTT 1056 to date. This episode, we talk Tribus Beer Company and review Flow and F$#K It, two of the breweries newest beers. This place was great to visit on a Saturday and pump out some great beer AND are one of the newer breweries in the state (
2019-03-141h 131056 Podcast1056.9 | BAD SONS Beer Co.It's the 9th episode of the 1056 podcast! Tyler and Jeff talk about:
Beers we've had
A Special Statement in Response to Last Episode re: Hanging Hills
Review of BAD SONS Sweet Ride
Previewing our next beer!
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2019-02-2036 min1056 Podcast1056.8 | Veracious & Hanging HillsIt's the 8th episode of the 1056 Podcast and the 2nd of 2019!!
WE (Tyler) messed up and crashed Garage Band (~6:00 mark), which deleted about 30 minutes of audio, BUT we came back 24 hours later and finished the episode. Because of this, we did TWO beers, 29 Pews from Veracious and Oh, New England! Denali and Idaho 7 from Hanging Hills. We also talked briefly on the proposed CT bills that would have taken a drastic toll to the CT beer community!
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2019-02-0534 min1056 Podcast1056.7 (the first beer review episode) Two Roads Saigon Scooter SelfieIt's the first show of 2019 and our first reviews. We tackle TWO Beers from TWO Roads (for continuity) and talk more about COFFEE STOUTS.
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2019-01-1756 min1056 Podcast1056.6THE 6th Episode of the 1056 Podcast, announcing our Brew Year's Resolution for 2019 (at least one berr from every CT brewery/maker of beer). Follow along on instagram @tielerrc and @1056podcast
2019-01-0116 min1056 Podcast1056.5It's the 5th Episode of the 1056 podcast!
We're finally on social media, follow us @1056podcast on instagram (it's still live)
we talk new iPhones, why Red Dead Redemption II isn't for everyone, and talk about one of Tyler's many fears.
2018-12-311h 081056 Podcast1056.3It's The First Ever Episode 3 (Limited Edition).
We've got Floyd Sr. news (again), why the show flip or flop with exes as hosts is a dumpster fire waiting to happen (great show tho) and what the hell is the difference between a sub and a grinder.
Go to episode 7 for our first beer episode!
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2018-12-3130 min1056 Podcast1056.4**SKIP TO 1:52 IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR OUR BANTER**
On this episode, we talk our 5 month hiatus, Big Brother, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and our best picks for music this summer so far.
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2018-12-3142 min1056 Podcast1056.2 (The earliest episode I could find before SoundCloud deleted my tracks)The second ever 1056 Podcast episode. This was pre-Brew Year's Resolution, but still a fun listen. Go to episode 7 for our first beer episode!
2018-12-3144 min