Two Guys and a Pint

Gavin and Brian talk with Mike Allen, host of the podcast, "Amazing Tales From Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path", a series that talks about history and events in Connecticut. Find out what might be buried under the Stevenson Dam, how Newtown was an epicenter of commerce and what Mike has coming up next. Recorded: May 1st, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research...

Brian and Gavin chat with local band, "The Barn Rats " and convince them to sing us a song at the end. Find out how they got started and what a great bunch of people they are! Recorded: Sunday April 27th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://...

Brian and Gavin talk with Martin Blanco and David Wheeler of Newtown's unique variety show, "The Flagpole Radio Cafe." Hear how it was started, how David muscled his way into the show and what's coming up. Recorded: Sunday April 27th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and...

Gavin and Brian talk with local Karen Kravec about her work linking brain health and the healing powers of organized sports. Recorded: Wednesday April 23th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://karenkravec.com https://www.ctwellnesscenter.com/karen-kra...

Brian and Gavin talk with Dina and Dave Sabia about the upcoming Fairfield Hills Music Festival coming up on May 17th in Newtown. Have a listen to get all the details! Recorded: Tuesday April 22nd, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC Fairfield Hills Music Fes...

Brian and Gavin release an episode early so everyone can have time to listen to returning guest and Selectperson Michelle Embree Ku discuss the upcoming Newtown budget referendum being held on Tuesday April 22nd. Recorded: Sunday April 13th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two G...

Brian and Gavin talk with Natalie Griffith and Wendy Devereaux, Newtown's Human Service Director and Senior Center Assistant who talk about all the services they provide to the town and and our wonderful seniors. Recorded: Sunday April 6th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Gu...

Brian and guest host Erin talk with Strutt Your Mutt coordinator Bianca Harlacher about a wonderful event to raise money for Newtown's dog park. Find out what animal Bianca would really like to strut through Fairfield Hills! Recorded April 8th Media by Erin Hartgraves and Gavin Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation/pa...

Gavin and Brian avoid jail time after having a great conversation with Chief Dave Kullgren. We talked about current state mandates for the police, town initiatives and how the chief does an incredible hawk sound. . .well . . .sort of. Recorded: Thursday April 3th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint i...

Brian and Gavin talk with Peter Schwarz of the Newtown Planning and Zoning where we talk about planning and zoning. . .did I really need to explain that? Recorded: Sunday March 23th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.newtownyouthandfamilyservice...

In this episode, Gavin and Brian talk to Suzy DeYoung and Lee Shull about the Newtown Speaker Series hosted at Edmond Townhall. Recorded: Sunday March 16th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.edmondtownhall.org/ https://www.newtownbee.com/0227202...

Our first return guest! Jennifer Heaton-Jones from the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority gives us an update on the Save As You Throw program at the transfer station. Then we dive deep into Gavin's recycle bin to find out what he's doing right and what he's doing wrong. We might also talk about Gavin's underwear. . .briefly (see what I did there??). Recorded: Sunday March 9th, 2025. Media by...

Gavin and Brian chat with Mark Tambascio and Sharky Lennon (no relation to John) about My Place, New Sylum and fun things coming up on St. Patrick's Day. Recorded: Sunday March 2nd, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmaga...

Special Edition Public Service Announcement: Gavin and substitute guest host Erin Hartgraves (yes, she's my daughter) join Friends of the Edmond Townhall member Julie Brunelle. They talk about what the Friends of the ETH do and the upcoming Gala on March 29th. Recorded: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Social Media: Erin Hartgraves Photography: Carolyn Arneth Research: Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design:...

Brian and Gavin find inner peace with master yoga instructor Aline Marie of Newtown Yoga Center. Recorded: Sunday February 16th, 2025. Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.newtownbee.com/01162015/snapshot-aline-marie/ https://www.thenewtownyogacenter.com...

The Two Guys with a pint (and maybe an Irish whiskey) talk with Jordana Bloom, Strategic Project Manager at the C.H. Booth library. This isn't your grandmother's library ya know, tune in to find out why! Recorded: Sunday February 9th, 2025 (before the Superbowl!) Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch 2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraves Two Guys and a Pint is a pro...

Gavin and Brian are on their best behavior with podcast guest, Superintendent Anne Uberti. We dig into the budget, cell phones and potential effects of the federal Department of Education closure. Recorded: Saturday February 8th, 2025 Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn Arneth Research by Denise Tramposch Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.newtownbee.com/07...

Brian and Gavin's guest this week is the director of Newtown's Community Center, Matt Ariniello. We dive deep and pool our resources to find out what's happening in Newtown's hidden gem. Social Media Coordinator: Erin Hartgraves Research Coordinator: Denise Tramposch Assistant to the Social Media Coordinator: Carolyn Arneth Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://new...

The Two Guys talk with Maureen Crick-Owen and Bronson Hawley about the Mary Hawley Service Award (and this is no participation award!) Recorded the evening of January 28th. Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.newtownbee.com/10122023/holiday-service-award-established-during-historic-society-of-the-hawley-family-reunion/?q=gordon%20williams https://www.newtownb...

Gavin and Brian talk with First Selectman Jeff Capeci about his first year in office, the budget and his superlative bread making skills. Brian also gets weirdly giddy about stickers. Social Media Coordinator: Erin Hartgraves Research Coordinator: Denise Tramposch Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC

The 2 guys talk with Eric Jones about volunteering in town and how he helped us improve our audio quality. Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC https://www.botsfordfirerescue.com https://www.newtown-ambulance.org https://www.goodolddayspizza.com

Gavin and Brian talk with Jennifer Heaton-Jones, Executive Director of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, about the changes coming to Newtown's transfer station. In addition to talking trash with Jennifer, Brian and Gavin do a terrible job trying to trash talk each other. Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC #Newtown http://www.hrra.org/ https://www.newtown-ct.g...

Lucie A. Connell, executive director of the Newtown Sandy Hook Foundation talks to Gavin and Brian about the future of the program. Two Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLC For more information about the Newtown Sandy Hook Foundation, please visit https://nshcf.org/ Lucie’s Newtown Hidden Gem: www.sandyhookcafe.com

Dave Ackert joins the podcast to talk about the development going on in Newtown. Sure, we made some tree jokes, but he does own Maple Craft Foods. . . Additional Information: https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/newtown-development-housing-projects-2025-19954209.php?utm_content=hed&sid=612770ef6b3c1e77a8698752&ss=A&st_rid=00a826f0-d729-48b5-8d54-6c96843d2ad4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=emai...

Former First Selectman Dan Rosenthal joins the Two Guys and has a pint and also talks about his time as First Selectman.