Episodes
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
Country Artist Jennie Angel popped into the Beer Man Beer Studio with guitar in hand and ready to have some fun. Listen as we talk about songwriting, life on the road, Nashville and influences. And oh yeah.....we enjoyed some delicious homebrew from @industrialmechanicsbrewing and a juicy, floral IPA from @wolfwarriorbrewingcompany in White Plains, NY. She's on her way up and we had the pleasure to record with her. You can check her music out on Spotify, YouTube and Instagram....
Published 03/06/24
We always have a blast when Jim Sharky from Lone Shark Podcast comes in! Come along on this roller coaster ride of twists and turns as Jim takes us down a rabbits hole of insanities and conspiracies.  And oh yeah........we drink some beer too. #cannonball #podcast #craftbeer #interview
Published 02/13/24
Here comes the boom in this fun filled collaborative episode of shenanigans and beer guzzling between Jonny and Keg from Beer Man Beer and Big Mike and Brando from Brewheads Entertainment.  Join us on this wacky adventure of Mead, glizzies, and the skinny on a future Connecticut brewery. This episode is a tribute to the shared human experience of beer lovers and non-stop laughter!   -Beer man Beer Podcast
Published 02/05/24
In this enthralling episode of Beer Man Beer, join hosts Jonny Benson and Keg Kettles, along with their special guest, Brii Lopez. Together, they delve into the captivating world of craft beer while sprinkling in delightful comedy interludes. Listen as they embark on an unforgettable taste journey, exploring a wide range of unique and captivating beer choices, different beer styles, and underrated breweries. Their humor-laden banter extends into the more unusual aspects of food and drink,...
Published 01/30/24
This week our guests are Sakis and Raphael from 12 Gods Brewery! These home brewers (soon to be professional) have been pouring delicious beers with a theme of Greek Mythology at brew festivals all over Connecticut. Sakis the brew master tells us how he transitioned from working in a diner to creating his own beers. Raphael tells us all about the marketing strategy behind 12 Gods Brewery's logos and merch. Is there a tap room in the future? Does 12 Gods Brewery's beer compare to the nectar...
Published 07/18/23
KEG FOUND THE GREATEST IPA OF ALL TIME! And with us to try it is our guest's beer experts Lauren Rua and Steve Hooker.  We catch up with Lauren on her new position at Apple Theory Cidery and Valor Wines and how she transitioned from the Beer world to ciders and wines. And we try some of their signature beverages including a cider that tastes like pie and ice cream. Keg Kettles brings us beer from his trip to Colorado including an IPA which he considers to be The Best Ever. We hear all about...
Published 06/22/23
Great news Pod Fam....We're excited to have an opportunity to partner with MANSCAPED!!!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping With Promo Code: BEERMANBEER at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod   Now on with the show........ This week our guest is Mike Perri! The bassist of the band Mongo! Atlanta Georgia’s Hottest Cave Man Punk Band! Mike joined us at the Metallica 72 Seasons Watch Party and we talk all things Metallica and their new album. He tells us all about Mongo, how he joined the band,...
Published 05/19/23
WE MADE A BEER! This episode we are at Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester Connecticut to taste our first beer collaboration with Brian Ayers. Brian is the headbrewer at Elicit and invited us to help make his first Maibock which we named Hard Rock Bock. Brian joins us on the show to talk about the brewing process on the coldest day in February. Why "Mashing Out" is fun for podcasters and not for brewers. And discusses Elicit's new location in Fairfield Connecticut. Plus, we are joined by a...
Published 04/24/23
Heard you missed us. We're Back! We Got Our Pencil!!! And our guest this week is Comedienne, Radio Personality and Author Claudia Stavola! (@claudiacomedy). You can hear Claudia mornings on Monsters Of Rock Radio playing all of your favorite hard rock songs. And she stopped in the Beer Man Beer Studio to tell us all about her new book "100 Things To Hate Before You Die." The book takes a deep dive into all things in everyday life that annoy us all Such as, social media, Dating Sites,...
Published 02/14/23
This week our guest is Tim Pratt from Highland Homebrews!  Tim brings us some of his delicious beers including Lush! an English Stout that won Best In Show at the 2022 NEBCO brewing competition. We discuss Tim's series of Grateful Dead themed beers and his simple, but eye popping can art designs. Tim, who is a professional chef with a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Whales University describes brewing beer as a mashup of baking and cooking. We ask Tim about competing in Home Brew...
Published 11/25/22
Tom M is an institution in the Connecticut Craft Beer Community. he loves stouts so much that he created his own brand "It's Always Stout Season" which has raised money for charities such as Closer To Free. As well as helped bartenders financially during the pandemic. Tom joins us in the studio to taste all kinds of stout and tells us how the hashtag #TomMisAdick made him a local celebrity (But don't call him an influencer) Tom tells us how being a pro wrestling fan helped him create his own...
Published 11/18/22
This week our guest is John Spignesi from The John Spignesi Band. The John Spignesi Band or JSB band is a fun jam style band that plays regularly on the craft brewery scene. John tells us all about who inspired him to pick up a guitar from his Dad, The Grateful Dead to Metallica. We hear all about The JSB Band's new album ROOTS featuring original songs the John wrote about things such as his hometown of Short Beach, The struggles of the pandemic and even a song that makes Keg very angry! and...
Published 11/08/22
We are on location at Mt.Southington Ski are once again for Crazy Brew Bash....a festival with over 100 beers, Bloody Mary Contest, Live Music and more. With us is Comedienne Whitney Allen! She joins us to help give away Beer Man Beer merch and tell us about stalking comedy bookers for gigs. We play trivia with Beer Man Beer fans for a chance to win Cannonball shot glasses. Brian and Jake from Wicked Ways Brewing join us to share some of their signature brews. Find out which of their beers is...
Published 10/06/22
Our guest this week is a lead singer of the band Sex And Candy its......Pamcakes!!! Pam tells us all about transitioning from working 16 years in the beer industry to being the lead singer of 3 Bands!! Sex And Candy The Ultimate 90’s Experience, SNAFU and Jagged Little Pam.....a tribute to Alanis Morissette. Pam tells us all about her favorite 90’s bands and influences, Crowd surfing stories, Winning money in Karaoke contests and more. We also get Pam’s takes on Joe Biden, Guns, 9-11 and who...
Published 09/21/22
This week Comedienne Whitney Allen joins us to talk Comedy, Concerts and Beer. Whitney chose a beer by using her expert skills in picking her favorite can art. We cover the new Netflix three-part docuseries about the music festival Trainwreck: Woodstock '99.  We talk about Limp Bizkit's "Breaking Stuff", Korn being hard to follow and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers lighting the place up. We also discuss the debacle of over priced concessions and over flowing violence and violent fan...
Published 08/31/22
Jimmy “Wall Street” Rapuano is........The Man On The Street (@jimmyraponthestreet) for 99.1 WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the Morning (@chazandaj).  Although Wall Street drinks no beers, he still came by the Beer Man Beer Studio to talk some comedy and music.  Jimmy does it all.....from owning his own business, performing stand up comedy, co-promoting his own local talent contest with the great Ian Cunningham (@bigwonder55), ”Staven’s Got Problems” and not to mention he's no stranger to working in a...
Published 07/25/22
This week our guests are Comedian John Cleveland Hinton [@maxjulian007] and his lovely fiancé Carolina Rodriguez. Five months before their wedding day , John and Carolina stop by to taste some beers at The Beer Man Beer studio. Veteran of the comedy game, John Cleveland tells us about his early start in Stand Up Comedy opening up for Martin Lawrence at Connecticut’s Jokers Wild Comedy Club and recent shows with Marshall Brandon at The Funny Bone. See how John and Carolina met and how John...
Published 07/14/22
This week our guests are Rob and Luis from Cerveza Papi [@cervezapapi_] and they both bring us some of there signature beers with a tropical vibe. We try a Pina Colada IPA, El Dorado, Coquito Milk Stout and more. We talk about Cerveza Papi’s atmosphere at Brew festivals and how they keep everyone flocking to their tent with not just delicious beers but with music and tropical ices as well. Rob and Luis, who are cousins, talk about serving in the United States Military. Rob in the Air Force...
Published 06/08/22
We are back with Part 2 of the April Sours Beer Festival at Bad Sons Beer Company in Derby Connecticut. Ayesheh and “Sour Slayer” Cherokee are still hanging with us and we talk to Melanie Kandefer from Great Falls Brewing Co [@greatfallsbrews]. Mel brings us a White Chocolate Cheesecake Sour and tells us how she went from cleaning kegs to brewing at Great Falls.   Sean Lanning from Broad Brook Brewing Co [@broadbrookbrewing] stops by to talk about a new music venue The Broad Brook Opera House...
Published 05/26/22
This week we are live from April Sours Beer Fest 2022 at Bad Sons Beer Co in Derby, Connecticut. There was over 40 brewers and tons of delicious beers to try. With us is Ayesheh Mae [@maelove23] from Filthy Comedy [@filthycomedy] to help us interview some of Connecticut’s best Brewers. We talk to “Sour Slayer” Cherokee Robbins [@alvarium.sourslayer] from Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain, CT . We try Alvarium's B-Side Blonde Ale and Aloha Punch and talk Concerts, People Watching and “The...
Published 05/18/22
A few days before their big April Sours event, we stop by BAD SONS Beer Co, Derby CT, @badsonsbeer and talk to Taproom Manager-Lauren Rua (@iluluminate) and their newest Brewer Matt Paonessa. Matt gives us great detail of his journey from home brewing to becoming a brewer at Bad Sons. We learn about Woodruff Syrup, Pulp in beers and everything there is to know about yeast.  Lauren brings us beers to taste from her vacation to Florida. We try Bad Sons Whoopasss! An intense Double IPA that...
Published 04/28/22
We finally made it to 100 Episodes!!! Joining us, back in the studio from Las Angeles California it’s Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy. We talk to Genevieve about her appearance in the movie “Mother’s Day” with Jason Sudakis and Julia Roberts and how she was rejected by Jack Whitehall. We talk Genevieve’s Job working in Product Placement. We hear about Genevieve dating some real “Winners” with nicknames such as...”Cross-eyed Thor” and “Meat Hooks”. Genevieve tells us how she helped her mother marry...
Published 04/06/22