#123 Pints & Purpose: Rotary Club’s Global Mission with a Local Heart with Katherine and Scott
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine and Scott from the Baldwinsville Rotary Club to talk about the powerful impact Rotary has both locally and across the globe. From their mission to eradicate polio—now 99.9% accomplished—to initiatives for clean water, education, and food access, Rotary is making real change happen.We also dive into Baldwinsville’s upcoming Seneca River Days 30th anniversary on June 13–14, a major community celebration and fundraiser featuring food trucks, live music, family-friendly fun, and fireworks.Join us for an inspiring and beer-fueled conversation that highlights how service, community, and a good time can go hand in hand. Cheers to doing good—one pint at a time!www.baldwinsvillerotary.org@bvillerotary
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#122 Brews, Banter, and a Muppet: A Triphammer Takeover with Scott Denhart and Brewer
In this unforgettable episode, we welcome back Scott Denhart from Triphammer Bierwerks—this time in our studio and not alone! Scott brought along Brewer, Triphammer’s muppet mascot, making this our first-ever interview with a puppet guest.We cracked open some of Triphammer’s latest brews, shared laughs, and dove into Scott’s ever-evolving journey in the craft beer world. From brewery stories to muppet mischief, this episode delivers a unique blend of humor, hops, and heartfelt conversation.Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or just here for the banter, you won’t want to miss this one. Cheers!@triphammerbierwerks
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#121 From Airborne to Airborne Cameras – A Conversation with Gary Phipps
In this episode, we sit down over beers with Gary Phipps—a full-time drone operator, Army veteran, and writer focused on survival and prepping. Gary shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in Illinois to serving in the elite 82nd Airborne Division, and eventually finding his passion in drone piloting and digital content creation. We talk about resilience, reinvention, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to unexpected opportunities. Along the way, Gary opens up about family, faith, military life, and what it really takes to start over. It’s a laid-back but deeply inspiring conversation full of life lessons, practical advice, and a few laughs—including his reaction to a local brewery's bold new beer.Whether you're into tech, personal growth, or just love a good story, this one’s for you.
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#120 Pouring Support & Breaking Stigmas: Nicole Lawrence on Psychology, COVID's Impact, and Opening Her Own Practice
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we’re joined by local therapist Nicole Lawrence founder of Illuminate Counseling Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC., who sits down with us over one of her favorite beers to talk about her journey from working in other practices to taking the leap and opening her own. Nicole shares the emotional and financial challenges of launching her business and the incredible support she received from her husband — including him picking up another job to help make her dream a reality. We also dive into the psychological ripple effects of the COVID era, especially how it has impacted kids, and the growing need for mental health awareness and care. This episode is a blend of laughs, respect, and powerful conversation. Cheers to Nicole, her husband’s service, and the courage it takes to chase a calling. www.psychologytoday.comnlawrence@illuminatecounselingcat.com
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#119 The Art of the Eight Limbs: Chong Returns with Syracuse's First Muay Thai School
In this episode, we welcome back our friend Chong, who first joined us on the podcast a while ago. This time, he returns with exciting news — he’s officially opened the first Muay Thai school in Syracuse! We dive into his journey, from overcoming the challenges of launching the gym to the rapid growth that now has him already scouting for a bigger space. Chong shares what Muay Thai means to him, what sets his school apart, and his long-term vision for building his dream gym. Whether you're a fan of martial arts, an aspiring fighter, or just love a good underdog story — this one's packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs over a cold beer.@so8muaythai @science_of_eight_limbs www.so8muaythai.com
Brews and Banter is a podcast where two friends sit down over a beer (or many) and chat about fun stories, life, current events, products, and all sorts of random bullshit. Each episode is a casual and humorous conversation filled with entertaining banter and hilarious anecdotes. Whether you're a beer enthusiast, a fan of funny stories, or just looking for a good laugh, Brews and Banter has something for everyone. So grab a cold one and join us for a fun-filled podcast experience!
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