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Drinking Partners #203 - Four Points Brewing

Drinking Partners - March 25, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
In the latest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day host Charleroi-based Four Points Brewing owner Dave Barbe and head brewer Adam Boura. At less than a year old, Four Pointe Brewing is one of the newcomers on the scene and the conversation starts with a discussion on how they began. After spend...

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Drinking Partners #202 - Dave Dicello

Drinking Partners - March 18, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners welcome Dave Dicello, one of Pittsburgh’s most popular photographers whose distinct images of the city are easily recognizable and widely shared and loved. After Ed claims the #elevateddroneselfie hashtag (listen in for the full story), Day questions Mr. Dicello’s approach ...

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Drinking Partners #201 - Levity Brewing Company

Drinking Partners - March 11, 2019 17:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Jared Herman, Luke McKelvy, and Erich Walls – the founders of Levity Brewing Company in Indiana, Pa join the Drinking Partners in this latest release. The trio speaks on the brewery’s founding in a college town and how they all professional careers to open Levity. Their first offering is the Hig...

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Drinking Partners #200 - Rick Sebak & Chris Horner

Drinking Partners - March 05, 2019 16:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
For their 200th episode, the Drinking Partners bring in two extra-special guests, and, unsurprisingly, sip some extra-special drinks. A Drinking Partners favorite – Rick Sebak – returns to, according to Day, “stunt on me,” and legendary, award-winning Pittsburgh sports photographer Christopher H...

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Drinking Partners #199 - First Sip Brew Box!

Drinking Partners - February 25, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
As soon as the newest Drinking Partners episode starts, Ed spends time “trying to figure out how you all are married.” Who is he talking about? Dennis and Sammy, the duo who owns and operates First Sip Brew Box, a monthly subscription box for craft beer lovers. From how they began First Sip Brew...

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Drinking Partners #198 - BBGuns

Drinking Partners - February 18, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
“You can’t pause me for a physical reaction that you had,” Ed informs Day as the latest Drinking Partners podcast starts. Promising to be wild, they welcome Barz Blackman and JP from indie rock/hip hip band BBGuns who open the interview by discussing their unique style that crosses genres and co...

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Drinking Partners # 197 - Al Grasso | Allegheny City Brewing

Drinking Partners - February 11, 2019 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Al Grasso of Allegheny City Brewing joins the Drinking Partners and talks about the brewery’s early days. As they sip on a Fairwaters pilsner, Mr. Grasso speaks on the defining pillars of the brewery: great beer, great service, and a great atmosphere. From an explanation into the significance of...

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Drinking Partners #196 - Jeff Betten

Drinking Partners - February 05, 2019 02:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
In the latest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day interview Jeff Betten, general manager of Pittsburgh-based Misra Records and founder of Wild Kindness Records. The opening segment features Mr. Betten discussing his commitment to the Pittsburgh music scene and how he sees it expanding and deve...

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Drinking Partners #195 - RB | FarESH

Drinking Partners - January 28, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
In the newest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day welcome RB, a “curator of good times” and founder of FarESH Brand, a Pittsburgh-based concept brand seeking to blend fashion, culture, and creativity. In the early minutes, fashion is the focus, or, more accurately, counterfeit fashion as Ed an...

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Drinking Partners #194 - Eleventh Hour Brewing Co.

Drinking Partners - January 21, 2019 23:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Matt and Keana McMahon, the married owners of Eleventh Hour Brewing stop by the studio in the newest Drinking Partners podcast. Hear how a home brewing kit gifted to Matt from Keana led to the eventual founding of Eleventh Hour. An interview with a married couple would not be complete without pl...

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Drinking Partners #193 - DJ Nate Da Barber

Drinking Partners - January 14, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
As the Drinking Partners enjoy a holiday sampling from Troeg’s, they welcome DJ Nate Da Barber, whose tag sums up his professional passions as an owner of two barbershops and a popular Pittsburgh DJ. An insightful conversation revolves around the importance of barbershops in the Black community,...

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Drinking Partners #192 - Buzzy Torek | Epicast Network

Drinking Partners - January 07, 2019 00:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners celebrate their last podcast recording of 2018 by reflecting on their achievements with gratitude and awe before welcoming a very special guest. After years of being on the other side of the mic, the Drinking Partners enthusiastically welcome their producer Buzzy Torek, who...

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Drinking Partners #191 - Ali Wyrostek

Drinking Partners - December 17, 2018 18:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
In the latest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day welcome returning guest Ali Wyrostek, a beer rep for Rhinegeist, a Cincinnati-based brewery. To start the interview, the group drinks Cheetah Lager, a new offering that is, according to Day, “mad crushable” and discuss the latest beer trends: t...

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Drinking Partners #190 - Joel & Chris | Walter’s Southern Kitchen

Drinking Partners - December 10, 2018 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
By now, listeners will be familiar with the Drinking Partners critiques of Pittsburgh cuisine, but Ed and Day giddily welcome the owners of Walter’s Southern Kitchen into the studio. Partners Joel and Chris are on the receiving end of the Drinking Partner’s energetic praise, as the interview ope...

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Drinking Partners #189 - Black Forge Coffee House

Drinking Partners - December 05, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners welcome Black Forge Coffee owners Ashley Corts and Nick Miller, who Ed introduces as, “the og’est of the OGs.” The duo stops by the studio to announce Black Forge’s expansion; after three years in the Allentown neighborhood, the metal-themed coffee shop will open an additio...

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Drinking Partners #188 - Costar Brewing

Drinking Partners - November 19, 2018 16:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners sit with (insert brewers’ names) of CoStar Brewing Company to discuss humble beginnings, plans for expansion and impact on community. Hear how (insert brewer that lives in Highland Park) deals with celebrity and random visitors at his home.

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Drinking Partners #187 - Tom Baker & Devon Taliaferro | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Drinking Partners - November 06, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners start their latest podcast with a call for listeners’ favorite moments and an admission that no one can figure out Day’s sound effects. What they do know is how important their guests are: Big Brothers Big Sisters community affairs officer Tom Baker and program associate De...

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Drinking Partners #186 - Neil Glausier | Burgh'ers Brewing

Drinking Partners - October 30, 2018 02:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Ed begins the latest Drinking Partners episode with eloquence and four-syllable words. But that doesn’t last long as the men bring on Neil Glausier of Burgh’ers Brewing, a “locally sourced, top to bottom” addition to the popular craft burger restaurant. Mr. Glausier talks on his start as a home ...

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Drinking Partners #185 - Tracy Certo | NEXT Pittsburgh

Drinking Partners - October 22, 2018 19:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Tracy Certo, founder and publisher for Next Pittsburgh, an online magazine with a “Focus on the people, places, and ideas advancing the city and the region,” joins the Drinking Partners for a comprehensive conversation centering on the city and its media outlets. The interview offers a snapshot ...

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Drinking Partners - Brewtal Beer Fest 3

Drinking Partners - October 15, 2018 17:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Meg and James Evans, founders of Pittsburgh’s Brewtal Beer Fest, rejoin the Drinking Partners for a special release episode to celebrate their October 20 music and beer festival. What makes the festival unique are the collaboration beers that all eleven bands have created – which results in fans...

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Drinking Partners - Follow These Rivers Festival | James Drake and Jonathan Fisher

Drinking Partners - October 08, 2018 17:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Follow These Rivers Festival cofounders James Drake and Jonathan Fisher join the Drinking Partners to promote their one-day music and art festival that aims to bring awareness and funding to waterways conservation and cleanup. Or, as Ed says, “Support this festival so you can drink at home witho...

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Drinking Partners #184 - Summer Lee & Sara Innamorato

Drinking Partners - October 02, 2018 17:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Day wore his special political socks and Ed wishes that he would have at least worn a vest as the Drinking Partners welcome Summer Lee – the Democratic nominee for the 34th Pennsylvania State House District – and Sara Innamorato – the Democratic nominee for the 21st Pennsylvania State House Dist...

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Drinking Partners #183 - Knowledge Hudson | 10 Minutes of Knowledge

Drinking Partners - September 24, 2018 18:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners start the episode with a request: They’re looking for a new beer collaboration to create “The blackest shit we’ve ever done.” Their requirements are many, but all hilarious. Shortly after, they welcome Knowledge Hudson, fellow Epicast podcaster with his Ten Minutes of Knowl...

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Drinking Partners - Bill Oats | Three Rivers Underground BRewing

Drinking Partners - September 19, 2018 03:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
Ed starts this special-release episode with an attempt to sing – again. This boisterous interview with Bill Oates of Three Rivers Underground Brewing owes much of its laughs to Mr. Oates, who gifted the Drinking Partners with a large selection of beer. He stops by the studio to discuss Brewing U...

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Drinking Partners #182 - Tamara Whiting

Drinking Partners - September 17, 2018 18:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners welcome Tamara Whiting, founder of SisterFriend Inc, a non-profit organization, “by women for women dedicated to sustaining feminine health.” Founded in 2015, SisterFriend, Inc has distributed over 10000 menstrual health supplies and works with numerous community initiative...

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Drinking Partners #181 - The Olga Watkins Band

Drinking Partners - September 10, 2018 21:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners buzz with cheery energy and chatter as they welcome The Olga Watkins Band into the studio. Vocalist Olga Watkins, guitarist Jay Weaver, and drummer/percussionist Subha Das open the interview with the band’s backstory. What started as a jazz trio evolved into a funk/soul/r &...

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Drinking Partners LIVE FROM FRESH FEST

Drinking Partners - September 04, 2018 20:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
In this celebratory episode live from Fresh Fest Beer Fest, the Drinking Partners welcome Harlem Brewing owner and brewer Celeste Beatty, who Day praises as the “Beyonce of beer,” before asking if she has a lemonade brew. With such a fun and fast start, the energetic and vocal crowd readies for ...

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Drinking Partners #180 - Jason Cercone

Drinking Partners - August 27, 2018 18:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
An early examination into all things Philly-related makes for an entertaining opening to the latest Drinking Partners release. Jason Cercone, founder of Breaking Brews – a Pittsburgh-focused craft beer blog and website dedicated to highlighting and promoting the libations culture and community –...

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Drinking Partners #179 - Sam Leonard & The Brew Brotha (Shannon Harris)

Drinking Partners - August 14, 2018 18:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
The Drinking Partners open their latest podcast with a care package from Troeg’s Brewing Company, which included Nimble Giant, a Double IPA. With beers in hands, they welcome Sam Leonard from Pittsburgh Local News and Shannon Harris, a Texas-based beer blogger and award-winning home brewer. The ...

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Drinking Partners #178 - Leona's Ice Cream

Drinking Partners - August 06, 2018 17:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratings
What could be better for a summer podcast than inviting the women behind Leona’s Ice Cream into the studio for a to-die for pairing of beer and ice cream? The Drinking Partners do just that as Christa Puskarich and Katie Heldstab stop by with a generous selection of their homemade, Pittsburgh-fa...

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