Brewsing Banter

This week the Legendary Brew Crew pull up a chair with Shahin Khojastehzad, founder of Handshake Persian Digestif , for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond what’s in the glass. From growing up Iranian in Maine to cutting his teeth in the beer world, Shahin breaks down how flavor, culture, and identity collide in his work, and why bitters and digestifs exist in nearly every culture on...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew kicks it the only way we know how, cracking drinks (or not 👀), talking culture, and letting the conversation go wherever it wants to go. We start with what’s in (and not in) our glasses, including a spotlight on Black-owned breweries like Liquid Intrusion and Soul Mega, plus a real conversation around non-alcoholic beer, Dry January, and the sober-curious movemen...

The Legendary Brew Crew is BACK for the New Year, and things go exactly how you’d expect—off the rails in the best way possible. Rob kicks off 2026 embracing Dry January with a non-alcoholic hazy IPA, sparking a hilarious and surprisingly thoughtful debate about sober-curious culture , social drinking, and whether you really need alcohol to enjoy beer culture. From NA brews to brewery survival tip...

This episode to close out the year took place back in September as we went live on Instagram and YouTube and cracked open something special with the team behind Hennessy Creek , the first Black-owned farm brewery in Maryland. We chat with Drs. Tracy & Vaughn Wallace and head brewer Leon Harris to talk legacy, land, and the leap of faith it takes to turn a dream into a brewery rooted in communi...

On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew links up with the homie Harrison Albert , Creative Director of Dewey Beer Co . (USA Today’s #1 Brewpub in America), for a full-pour conversation that’s equal parts beer geekery, art school chaos, and straight-up hilarity. Harrison takes us inside the world of Dewey and gives insight on how he went from art school to becoming apart of the creative brain trust...

This week, the Legendary Brew Crew pull up to the 320 Market Cafe in Media, PA to chop it up with Dante , the founder of Ahmad’s Body Shop (ABS) , and his right-hand man/childhood friend, Brandon (affectionately known as "The Bully" or the "No Man"). Spoiler: They aren’t fixing transmissions Dante breaks down the powerful mission behind the brand—honoring his late cousin Ahmad by creating a space...

What up Brewsers! This week, Delaware State Rep and comedian Madinah Wilson-Anton joins The Legendary Brew Crew at Autumn Arch Beer Project for a hilarious, insightful convo on politics, community, identity, and why comedy keeps her grounded. From root beer at a brewery to school funding, HOA chaos, and Brew Crew jokes flying nonstop, this episode delivers heart, humor, and classic BB energy. Grab...

This week the Legendary Brew Crew pulls up t0 The Mecca , and it’s a whole vibe. We chop it up with Sizzle Perry , founder of Crafted Culture and Mecca Beverage House , about building Central Ohio’s first Black-owned brewery collective where collaboration is the culture and the vibe is the fuel. From hard lemonade infused with fruit wine to 21% Braggots on tap, Sizzle breaks down how he turned sha...

What happens when a classically trained music teacher trades sheet music for stainless steel? In this episode the Legendary Brew Crew, chop it up with Shalanda Jackson, a New Jersey native turned New Orleans brewer, about her wild career pivot from teaching to tank cleaning and how it led to her creating space for culture and color in craft beer. We talk about: The hustle of brewing at Urban South...

What up Brewsers! This week the Legendary Brew Crew chops it up with Sweet Mama herself, Jen Heasley, the force behind Sweet Mama’s Mambo Sauce. From running track at Penn State to running a catering business, Jen walks us through her journey from teaching in the classroom to teaching taste buds everywhere. She breaks down the story behind her signature sauces (yes, eight flavors and counting), th...

What up, Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew is back and we’re tapping in with none other than Greg Engert, Partner & Beer Director of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group and the force behind Snallygaster , D.C.’s monster of a beer festival. We crack open some brews and chop it up about Greg’s journey from studying English lit to curating world-class beer programs, the wild origins of Snallygaster...

What up, Brewsers! In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew sits down with Kevin Irvin, co-founder of Draught Season, Director of Strategy for Crafting for Action, and the first Black president of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. We chop it up about his journey in beer, the fight for self-distribution in Georgia, and why building “proof of concept” matters for breweries trying to thrive in today’s...

What up Brewsers! On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew crack open some dope collabs and chop it up with Marcus Wyatt, the history-making founder of Windy Bridges Brew , the very first Black-owned brewery in Pittsburgh. From sipping Heinekens at the cookout to turning his garage into a brewhouse, Marcus takes us through his wild journey into craft beer. We get into his first brews, his serendipi...

What up, Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew is back in the building, and this week we’ve got our guy Elliot Johnson, CEO of Soul Mega , pulling up for his second round on the mic. We crack open some fresh pours and swap stories fresh off Barrel & Flow Fest, a weekend that felt like a family reunion for the Black craft beer scene. From collab brews to skating rink vibes, we break down the festiv...

What up Brewsers!! In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew cracks open a few brews and chops it up with Dom and Nicole Draper aka The Voiceover Couple . We dive into their journey from side hustlers to full-time storytellers, building a voiceover business from scratch and betting big on their vision (and each other). Plus, we talk the wildest VO request they’ve ever gotten (you’ll never sneeze th...

What up, Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew are back with a special guest who wears ALL the hats—Morgan Robinson, founder of the Hospitality Coalition and part owner of Charlotte’s Babe Cave cocktail bar. We sip, laugh, and talk hospitality hustle. Morgan takes us through her 20-year journey in the industry, from Chick-fil-A at 14 to opening bars, throwing cocktail competitions, and creating spaces...

What up, Brewsers! In this flavorful episode, we chop it up with JulieAnne Cross, the mastermind behind the Delaware Burger Battle —an epic clash of buns, beef, and bragging rights. From its beer-soaked beginnings at Twin Lakes Brewery to becoming a must-attend, sold-out summer showdown, JulieAnne shares how the Burger Battle is more than just buns and beef—it’s a full-on community celebration wit...

What up, Brewsers! This week, the crew links up with the powerhouse trio behind Crafted For Action—Jen Price, Shanelle Pickraum, and Kevin “Swirv” Irvin—for a special kickoff to their annual conference. We talk everything from emergency lagers and fridge-aged sours (yikes) to building a thriving, inclusive craft beverage culture in Atlanta and beyond. Jen breaks down how Crafted For Action started...

What up, Brewsers! On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew serve up a chilled pint of banter, brews, and bold opinions. 🍻 Craft Beer News & Local Shoutouts: RIP to Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing and godfather of Asheville’s craft beer scene. Philly Beer Week gets love as the crew promotes Human Robot’s Logjammin’ fest and the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon beer collab. Wilmington Brew Wo...

What up Brewsers! This week, the Legendary Brew Crew is back and we're bringing the vibes from coast to coast. We’re sipping everything from hazy IPAs to smoothie-style sours, but the real buzz came from our conversation with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and Soul Seeker podcast host Sam Kabert . Sam joined us to crack open more than just brews — he dropped deep knowledge on plant medicine, ay...

What up Brewsers! This week, the Legendary Brew Crew kicks it with Youngwon Lee, founder of Dokkaebier , a bold award winning brewery infusing Asian flavors and stories into every pint. We crack open a Rice Kölsch and a wild card Kimchi Sour (yep, you read that right) while Youngwon breaks down how a Korean kid turned global wine hustler ended up repping his roots through experimental beer in Cali...

The Legendary Brew Crew is back hashing out everything from the nuanced naming of our listeners (brewsers vs. brewsettes, anyone?) to a hilarious debate on Spanish grammar and identity politics. Then we sink our fangs into Ryan Coogler's certified horror hit Sinners (spoiler alert). From dissecting Michael B. Jordan’s subtle flex to the film's wild genre mashup, we unpack whether the vampires were...

What up Brewsers! Rob G’s flying solo on this one—but he’s not alone. He links up with craft beer enthusiast and community advocate Jordan Harvey , known online as Beers Around the Way . Jordan shares his hop-filled journey from sipping commercial brews to becoming a passionate advocate for diversity in the craft beer scene. But it’s not just about what’s in the glass. Jordan also highlights his r...

What up Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew is back! We’re sipping hazy IPAs, cracking open saisons, and realizing—some of these beers might’ve been in the fridge since 2023. 🥴 Welcome to our new segment: “What’s in the Back of the Fridge?” As the crew sips through saisons, ambers lagers, and throwback favorites, they banter about a viral April Fools tip prank gone legal to China's TikTok trade war...

What up Brewers! On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew dive into another week of bold brews, lukewarm takes, and good old-fashioned banter. From hops to high-tech, the conversation starts with the role of AI in beer-making. Could robots craft your next favorite brew? The crew explores the pros, cons, and the irreplaceable soul that brewers bring to the process. Next up: March Madness mayhem. The...