Two Guys and a Pint

Brian and Gavin were very excited to entice Fred Hurley to the Blackbeard to talk about all things Public Works. Hear about what Fred's area of town responsibilities are and the challenges of managing one of the largest towns in Connecticut. https://www.newtown-ct.gov/public-works Recorded: October 6th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgrav...

Brian and Gavin sat down with former Newtown resident Sam Bruner to talk about his new book, "Imprinted". Sam talks about his experience with an unexplainable presence after he moved to town in the late 1970's. Book: https://a.co/d/08P06gK8 Recorded: October 13th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant:...

Gavin and Brian sit down with Rob Blanchard, candidate for the 28th senate district, to get his views on what's important to Newtowners, his priorities and what he brings to the table. https://www.robblanchardct.com/ https://www.facebook.com/robblanchardct Recorded: September 23rd, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Con...

Gavin and Brian sit down with Amybeth Laroche, candidate for the 28th senate district, to get her views on what's important to Newtowners, her priorities and what she brings to the table. https://larocheforct.com/ https://www.facebook.com/amybethlaroche Recorded: October 1st, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultan...

Gavin and Brian sit down with Michelle Embree Ku, candidate for the 106th district, to get her views on what's important to Newtowners, her priorities and what she brings to the table. https://kuisforyou.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleKu4Newtown Recorded: September 23rd, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consult...

Brian and Gavin sat down with Jack Drake, weather extraordinaire, to talk about all things weather. How he got into it, the weather models and why it became such a passion for him. https://jackdrakeweather.com/ https://www.facebook.com/danburywx Recorded: September 9th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jo...

Brian and Gavin talk with Alexa Skalandunas and Laurie Viellette, two members of the Newtown Arts Festival committee, about this years event. Along with getting all the fun information, we had local legend band Iris Lies join us and they played a sampling of their great upcoming set opening the festival on September 18th at 7:00 PM. Don't miss it! https://newtownartsfestival.com/ https://www.i...

Gavin and Brian sit down with Newtown Labor Day Parade President Nicole Kullgren and Vice President Adriane Garvin to talk about the history of the famous event and what's coming up for 2026. https://www.newtownlabordayparade.org/ Recorded: August 19th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys...

Brian and Gavin has Wendy Rosa Humphries, VP of Recreational Soccer at the Newtown Soccer Club and her son, Nate to the Black Beard to talk about all the Soccer going on in town. https://www.newtownsoccer.org/ Recorded: August 11th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a productio...

Returning guest Trent McCann, Executive Director of the Newtown Forest Association, joined Brian and Gavin along with new guest and owner of Bottlestop liquor store in Newtown, Girish "G" Patel. Trent came on to talk about the NFA wine tasting coming up on September 12th from 4-8 and while G talked about some of the wonderful wines that will be offered. Links below to the event, NFA and...

Brian and Gavin sit down with Newtown's Animal Control officer Emily Whittaker and learn all the things her office is responsible for. We also learn what makes Gavin gag. https://www.newtown-ct.gov/animal-control Recorded: July 7th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a produ...

Gavin and Brian liked last years episode with Captain John Carter and Gavin's dad, Paul Arneth, that we decided to put an intro on it and republish it. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did (and do)!

Brian and Gavin sit down with Newtown's Town Clerk, Renee Weimann, and find out about all the things the Town Clerk's office does. . .and it's a lot! https://www.newtown-ct.gov/town-clerk Recorded: June 24th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guy...

Greg Carnrick joins the lads in the pub to talk about the extension of the Housatonic Rail trail from Monroe into Newtown and all the volunteer work he has done to get it done (and it was well done!) https://www.facebook.com/groups/newtownrailstotrails Recorded: May 7th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric J...

The boys sit down with Holly Kocet, Chair of Newtown's Conservation Commission and Lisa Shirk, also a member of the Conservation Commission to talk about their work to end the town's use of rodenticides at town owned buildings. https://www.newtownconservation.org/uploads/1/0/8/1/108105539/newtown-anticoagulant-rodenticide-policy-for_municipal-properties_april-20-2026.pdf Recorded: April 29...

Gavin and Brian invite Anne Uberti, Superintendent of Newtown Schools and First Selectman Bruce Walczak to talk about the next town budget referendum. Hear them discuss the process it goes through before it ever gets to the voters and items that drive the town budget. https://www.newtown-ct.gov/ Recorded: May 13th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin...

Gavin and Brian sit down with Newtown Parks and Recs director Amy Mangold and talk about. . .PARKS and RECS! Here about the Fruit Trail, what's coming up in Parks and Recs and the passion behind Amy's leadership. https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation Recorded: April 12th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Con...

For the second year in a row, Brian (cat lover) and Gavin (dog lover) have Bianca Harlacher and Chris Crane on to talk about the Strutt Your Mutt event at Fairfield Hills on May 16th. Listen for more details! https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation/news/grab-leash-strutt-your-mutt-coming-may-16 Recorded: April 23rd, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design:...

The lads sat down with Dina and Dave Sabia, the brain childs behind the Fairfield Music Festival, to find out what is in store for this years event. They even brough a couple of band members of The Moonrise Cartel to play a few songs. . ..and they blew us a way. https://www.fairfieldhillsmusicfest.org/ https://www.themoonrisecartel.com/ Recorded: April 16th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research...

Earth Day is rapidly approaching and the lads sat down with Dan Holmes (of Holmes Fine Gardens!), Bill Buchler, Rob Kaiser and Paul Lundquist to talk about how Newtown will celebrate it on April 25th. Recorded: April 7th, 2026. Media by Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Gu...

The lads sit down with Ryan Broderick, owner of Reverie Brewing in Newtown along with Head Brew Partner Andy Schwartz and talk about how Reverie got started, the exciting things going on and what's coming up. Maybe there was some taste testing in there too (and not to give anything away, but yes, there was taste testing too). Recorded: March 2nd, 2026. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arne...

Gavin and Brian chat with Neviana Zhgaba, co-owner of Aquila's Nest Vineyard and talk about how it all started, how they help Newtown and what we can expect in the future. Recorded: February 27th, 2026. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guy...

John Watson, Mark, Sharky and the boys from Drop of the Pure stop by the Blackbeard to talk beer, brewing and then we break out in some great Irish music. Recorded: March 8th, 2026. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consultant: Eric Jones Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://...

Mark Barden, Co-Founder of Sandy Hook Promise, visited the Black Beard and we had a great conversation about how it started and all the great programs they provide. Gavin, admitted #1 Mark Barden Fan, could barely contain his excitement. Recorded: January 19th, 2026. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consulta...

Gavin and Brian sit down for the THIRD time with Jennifer Heaton-Jones, Executive Director of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, and talk about trach, recycling, food waste, and much more! Jennifer is a fan (and host) favorite! Recorded: February 2nd, 2026. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Audio/Technical Consulta...