Episodes

The episode name says it all. Enjoy the banter! This episode features beer from Levante Brews, New England Brewing and Yards Brewing

In this week's episode the Legendary Brew Crew are joined by special guest Miguel Rivas, the Founder and curator of The BeerTrekker project. Miguel shares his journey on how attending world music events not only deepened his appreciation of other cultures but also shifted how he viewed a camera as a picture-taking device to a storytelling tool. The BeerTrekker project, born out of Miguel's love for craft beer and a newfound perspective on photography, takes listeners on a global exploration of b...

This week, the Legendary Brew Crew is joined by a special guest, Vivian Ward, the curator of events that champion diversity and inclusion in the craft beer space known as The ExBeerience. Vivian takes the crew through the initiative's roots, which sprouted from a bottle share and her observation of a lack of black-owned beer brands in the local area. Vivian also shares her personal journey in the world of craft beer, discussing the challenges she faced and the milestones she achieved as a curato...

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In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew celebrates the podcast's 5th anniversary with returning special guests Jasmine and Drew from Liquid Intrusion Brewing. The episode begins with reflections on the recent Brewsing Bash, highlighting the joyous moments from the celebration. Jasmine and Drew then share their reflections on the one-year anniversary of Liquid Intrusion Brewing, discussing the brewery's rapid growth and milestones achieved. The duo reveals plans for expansion, including a new wa...

In this week's episode, the Legendary Brew Crew is joined by Mel Fox, one of the innovative minds behind Work For Your Beer and the creative force behind Cirque du Biere, an aerial troupe based in Charlotte, NC. Mel takes us on a fascinating journey, recounting how her and her would be co-founder search for local yoga classes at breweries and her passion for photography evolved into the thriving venture, Work For Your Beer. She shares the challenges and triumphs of adapting to the COVID-19 pande...

Welcome to a special Halloween-themed episode, This week, the crew is reminiscing about childhood Halloween adventures, and diving into the spookiest horror movies that left them sleepless. But it's not all ghostly tales and ghoulish anecdotes! They weight in on the infamous Cheesecake Factory debate of 2023. In addition to the list of no-go first date ideas – Which, to some women, are horror stories of a different kind, And speaking of encounters, the gang wraps up the episode with a spirited d...

Join the Legendary Brew Crew as they head to West Philly to meet Kyle Wolak and Brendon Boudwin, aka Dr. B. These dynamic individuals are the masterminds behind Carbon Copy, a groundbreaking establishment that combines the worlds of brewing and winemaking in one exceptional location. Kyle and Brendon share the story of how their paths first crossed long before they became business partners, first at industry events and eventually working at the same establishment. The conversation evolves to unc...

This week join the Legendary Brew Crew as they chat with special guest photographer and the creator of the charity Melesa's Wings ( https://melesaswings.com ), Jose Manchola. Jose shares his journey from a love of running to a passion for craft beer, which led to his captivating beer photography at breweries and festivals. He also walks the crew through the inspiring history and growth of Melesa's Wings, a charity initially dedicated to celebrating his mother's life to now also honoring others l...

In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew welcomes special guests, BT and Lady T from the renowned "Beer Is Fundamental" podcast. Join the crew as they embark on an exciting journey that explores how a love for wine ultimately led BT and Lady T into the world of craft beer.BT and Lady T share their personal stories and experiences that led them to venture into the realm of craft beer. They reminisce about their initial fascination with wine and how it served as a gateway to their evolving appreci...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew banter about a range of topics. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) The crew delves into the world of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). They seek to unravel the complex parameters that define ESAs and question whether the concept has been stretched too far. Through personal anecdotes and deep discussion, they explore the fine line between legitimate emotional support and mere companionship. Rolling Stones Magazine Founder's Controversial Comments Intriguingly, the ...

In this week's episode, the Legendary Brew Crew welcomes, the multi-talented Monique Gray, Founder of Momentum Cider , a groundbreaking black woman-owned cider company based in sunny Long Beach, California. Monique is at the helm of a pioneering venture specializing in the creation of high-quality, handcrafted ciders. Monique graciously shares her cider odyssey with the crew, unveiling the story behind her introduction to ciders and what ignited her passion, ultimately leading her to embark on h...

In this week's episode, the Legendary Brew Crew welcomes, the multi-talented Monique Gray, Founder of Momentum Cider, a groundbreaking black woman-owned cider company based in sunny Long Beach, California. Monique is at the helm of a pioneering venture specializing in the creation of high-quality, handcrafted ciders. Monique graciously shares her cider odyssey with the crew, unveiling the story behind her introduction to ciders and what ignited her passion, ultimately leading her to embark on he...

In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew welcomes special guest, Kishna Celce, a Clinically Trained Trauma Specialist and Life, Relationship, and Parenting Coach. Kishna, the Executive Director of Balancing Life & Kids Inc. , shares her personal journey of trauma and how it led her to her life's mission. She discusses the services provided by her organization, including the Soul Healn Wellness Center . The episode also features beer tasting from Thompson Island Brewing and Weihenstephan. Grab a ...

In this week's episode the Legendary Brew Crew welcomes Courtney Rominiyi, Co-Founder of Black Brew Movement , an organization based in the DC area on a mission to bridge Black-American culture with the craft beer world through educational events, industry consultation, and social media marketing. Courtney shares the origin story of how this organization came to be. It all started when her then-boyfriend, now husband, teamed up with another couple to address the lack of diversity they personally...

In this week's episode the Legendary Brew Crew has the pleasure of hosting a very special guest, Sheldon Goins, the Co-Founder of Black Beauty Brewery . Together, they embark on a journey through the brewery's history, uncovering how a setback became the springboard for the brand, exploring Sheldon's unique vision, and highlighting what distinguishes Black Beauty Brewery in the world of brewing. Sheldon also traces his path from Schlitz to Saison, revealing the fascinating evolution of his beer ...

Welcome to another episode of the banter! In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Bob Barker and reminisce about our favorite Price is Right games, sparking a lively discussion among the crew. From Plinko to the Big Wheel, we share our memorable moments from the iconic game show. Continuing our celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop, we explore an intriguing question: Do the hip hop albums we once loved still stand the test of time? Join us as we revisit classic albums and share our thoughts on ...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew recap their annual trip to Pittsburgh for the highly acclaimed Barrel & Flow Beer Fest . Recently crowned the #1 beer fest in the country by USA Today’s, 10best, this event was once again one for the books. This episode features an exclusive collaboration between two renowned breweries: FunkyTown Brewery and Revolution Brewing. Their joint creation for the Barrel & Flow festival is a testament to the craftsmanship in the world of beer. So, grab your favorite bre...

In this week's episode the Legendary Brew Crew travel to Malvern, PA and sit down with Tom Arnold, Co-Owner and Brewer at Locust Lane Craft Brewery . The episode kicks off with Tom sharing his "aha" moment in the world of craft beer, recounting the beer that ignited his passion and opened his eyes to the art of brewing. Tom talks about his leap from the world of banking into the realm of craft beer and linking with his fraternity brothers to open a brewery named after the very street their colle...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew bring to the virtual taproom the team behind Brown Girl’s Brew, Founder, Christina Thomas and Operations Manager, Julian Hill, II. They talk about how an idea 15 years ago inspired the brand and its mission. Christina and Julian give some insight into their long term plans including new beer style entries, distribution expansion and a seasoning. There is also talk about being a New York sports fan. This episode features the Carrot Cake Amber Ale from Brown Girl’...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew chop it up with Eric Larkin, the Owner and Brewer of Cohesion based in Denver, CO. They kick off the conversation with Eric giving some insight on how his career in the industry started on the East Coast learning at a few breweries, including Allagash. Eric also walks the fellas through how he went from saying he would never open a brewery to not only opening one with his wife but focuses on Czech-style lagers steeped in Czech Republic’s brewing traditions. This...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew hit you with the banter! They discuss Beyoncé kicking off the US leg of her Renaissance World Tour in Philly and wonder if Destiny’s Child would ever pull a New Edition and bring all the original members back together. As 302Yoda confesses his love for court and crime tv, the fellas talk capital punishment and what their last meal would be. The crew also discuss the emergence of the female emcee and if this is their golden era. Also who is Adam22 and why was he ...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew chop it up with LaTreace Harris, owner of The Beery Godmother LLC, a beer education consulting company. They talk about how she got into craft beer, studying to be a cicerone and her joy to educate. They also discuss how LaTreace got the Beery Godmother moniker and the inspiration behind the beer education series “Beer Fact Friday”. This episode features beer from Dock Street Brewery, Creature Comforts Brewing collab with Good Word Brewing and Human Robots colla...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew chop it up with Acclaimed Beer Writer and Award Winning Journalists, Jamaal Lemon, fresh off his win of the James Beard Award. They talk about what went into constructing the article and why it was important to him to tell the story about his hometown. They also get into what his working on next. This episode features beer from Finback Brewery, Goldfinger Brewing and Love City Brewing. Grab a Brew and Join the Banter!