Episode 66 gets MEMED. We sit down with Tommy DeFilippo, who runs the best Instagram account dedicated to geographic specific memes: Trumbull Memes (@trumbullmemes on Instagram). Not only does he talk about his humble beginnings with the account, we also dive into the CT craft beer scene as well. His family are the owners of Angelo’s liquor store in Bridgeport, and we were lucky enough to get some Abomination Brewing Mr. Potato Dead from their craft beer selection. Be sure to stop by Angelo’s at...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Episode 66 is GOING TO BE THE START OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT. To make our content easier to enjoy, we'll now be splitting up our episodes into two: one episode dedicated to our usual intro banter in an extended format, and one episode dedicated to a beer review or interview. Episode 66.1 was DOUBLE STUFFED with mini interviews from 2 events we attended over the past two weeks: BTE Slam and The CT Brewer's Guild Beer Fest. We were lucky enough to interview: Jonny Benson, CT Magazine's Reader's Choi...
Oct 19, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Episode 65 is FROM THE TOP ROPE . We had Ken Tuccio, founder of Best Trivia Ever, back on the show to talk about the biggest trivia event in recent memory: BTE Slam . In short, picture a wrestling ring inside of Tribus Brewing Co featuring some huge names from the wrestling community. We are so excited for this event on September 30th, 2021 and hope you all can make it to the event with us! Follow @besttriviaever on all major social media platforms for more information leading up to the event. F...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 65
It’s Episode 64 and Tom M returns for a THIRD TIME. We catch up with Tom M on which up and coming brewery he feels has been producing some great stouts, talk about the Closer to Free Ride, and more about our goals for our social media accounts. By Tom M’s merch (all proceeds to charity) at itsalwaysstoutseason.com . Follow his Instagram @itsalwaysstoutseason Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Episode 63 is ON FLEEK . We were pumped to stop by Bridgeport’s newest brewery, Berlinetta Brewing. We talk all about the brewery itself and review one of their offerings on the show. We also explain how Jeff got his new nickname Pickle Jeff (everyone please call him that from now on). Donate to Tyler’s Closer to Free Ride Page HERE https://bit.ly/3iE55Ob Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast
Aug 12, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Episode 62 is OLYMPIC. This is the podcast’s first Summer Olympics so we breakdown the end of the Gold Medal Table Tennis Match LIVE as Japan faced off against China (spoiler). Aside from that we were lucky to have on Carlee and Brandon of Bring It To The Table, Connecticut’s newest beer and food Vlogcast. We go over how they formed and who they think are the best brewery and restaurant in CT right now PLUS we talk being on in a future episode! Follow them on Instagram @bringittothetable Follow ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Episode 61 was LEGENDARY. We were joined by Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company Phil Markowski! We talked about his journey through the local beer industry, as well as his thoughts on the changing landscape of new and hyped styles of beer as well as a few stories behind some Two Roads and Area Two Beers. Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast Follow us on Untappd @tieler & @redmarker
Jul 13, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Episode 60 is TWO GOOD . We were joined by friend of the show and recurring guest Kat Manning to talk about her day in the life as Social Media and Content Creator for one of the biggest breweries in the country, Two Roads Brewing Company. She’s been crushing the social media game for all things Two Roads (@tworoadsbrewing, @areatwobrewing, @daybreakercocktails, and @h2roads) and is definitely worth a follow. Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast for our video review series, Ten Fifty Sips Untappd...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Episode 59 is FRIENDLY. We were lucky to have on our great friend Juan to discuss his new Instagram account (@beerforbooper) where he showcases his craft beer escapade in the quest to get every badge on Untappd. We also went over his contentious thoughts on the largest craft brewery in Connecticut, Two Roads (MAYBE we change his mind by the end of the interview). MAYBE we throw in a little Big Brother conversation as well. It’s always great to have Juan on the show, and we hope you enjoy this in...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Episode 58 is THE BEST. We review Why You Hayden? the collaboration between Best Friends Lunch and Veracious Brewing. Catch up on all Ten Fifty Sips episode on our Instagram @1056Podcast Follow us on Untappd: @tieler & @redmarker Help Brienne (@ratmagnet) with Legal Fees GoFundMe https://gofund.me/515b5595
May 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Episode 57 is ALL NEW. NEW Episode NEW Release Day (Podcast and Ten Fifty Sips episodes now drop on Tuesdays) NEW England Brewing Co We come back from our (1 episode) break to review arguably one of the best and oldest breweries in CT, NEBCO. What's better, we review a beer that has possibly one of the most clever names for a beer "668 The Neighbor of the Beast" a 7.8% Belgian Style Golden Ale. Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast for our out-of-state beer review series Ten Fifty Sips (in our IGT...
May 04, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Episode 56 is EXECUTIVE. We were honored to have on friend of the program and our Executive Producer Lee Metzger. We talk about the name for our new fanbase, Lee's journey through the CT beer world and his podcast (The Best in Show Show). Follow his podcast on Instagram @thebestinshowshow and @stripes_mcgahee for a new season coming soon. Also, production note, the 1056 Podcast will be taking a 1 episode break, returning 4/26 for a new Ten Fifty Sips. Catch up on all Ten Fifty Sips episode on ou...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Episode 55 is FAKE. We were honored to have on our friend THE Fake Phil Markowski. We go over how he first got mistaken as the head brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company, some hilarious interactions with the Two Roads Crew, and talk about the future of Fake Phil Markowski. Follow Fake Phil on Instagram @fake_phil_markowski and as always leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Untappd @tieler | @redmarker Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast *Fake Phil Markowski is not affiliated wi...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Episode 54 comes FULL CIRCLE. Back in the second episode of this beer podcast, Jeff went in on the can design of Oh New England from Hanging Hills. 2+ years later we invited Joe on to squash our beef, and go into his transition from owning a brewery to being a gypsy brewer. He also teases a new beer coming out. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast for our video review series, Ten Fifty Sips! Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts Untappd: tieler | redmarker...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Episode 53 is METAL. We stopped by Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester to pick up the 2021 version of Freezing Moon, a barrel aged imperial stout. We also follow up on what the TTB is exactly (from our last episode with Black Pond Brews) and touch on Tyler turning 29. Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast for our video series Ten Fifty Sips and leave us a 5 star review!
Mar 01, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Episode 52 was a WILDLY FUN TIME. Cory and Mike, Co-Founders at Black Pond Brews came on the podcast to talk about opening Black Pond Brews back in 2014, the TTB (which, for the record ,Black Pond Brews is pro-TTB), and some of the backstories behind their most popular beers. We even tried Machu Picchu, and Ban Headlines! Lemon Meringue Pie on the show, and we hope you all stop by their new location opening soon! Follow Black Pond Brews on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @blackpondbrews Follow ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 52
It’s Episode 51 and we have THE DUDE Daniel Flynn, founder of DRF Consulting. Daniel has been helping dozens of local businesses (including many CT breweries) with their behind-the-scenes operations, like payroll, bill pay, and all things taxes (except he WON’T do your taxes. Don’t ask (we already did)). If you are a CT brewery and need help with your payroll, bill pay, and basically all things excel (that doesn’t include making beer) slide into Daniel’s DM on Instagram (@drfconsulting), or visi...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Episode 50 got UGLY (Drinks that is). We were joined by Hugh Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Ugly Drinks (starts at 26:14). He shared with us what it took to start Ugly Drinks, how they aim to combat the American and UK sugar addiction, as well as a few of his favorite beers he's had here in the US. You can find Ugly Drinks in most grocery stores across the US, or get it shipped right to your door at UglyDrinks.com. Follow them on social media @uglydrinks and you can follow Hugh @uglyhugh. (Use pr...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 50
It's the first 1056 show of 2021 and we set the bar HIGH. Darren Rovell, formally a Business Analyst at ESPN and current Senior Executive Producer at The Action Network, came on to talk about investing in Connecticut's own Athletic Brewing Company, and the shakeup of NA beer in the craft beer industry (STARTS AT 17:00 mark). Follow Darren on Instagram and Twitter at: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell https://www.instagram.com/darrenrovell/ Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast Untappd: @tieler &...
Jan 04, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 49
IT's EPISODE 48 and we have TWOFER for you all. But first, LIVE SHOWS ARE BACK. Second, we have on recurring guest Chase from South Carolina to discuss the SC vs CT beer scene and try beer from down south. Then, we review Lights Out Stout, a Limited Release Russian Imperial Stout. Want to watch our next live show...live? Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast. Leave us a 5 star review (please) Untappd profiles: @tieler | @redmarker
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Episode 47 IS IN THE BUILDING and we had on Taylor, one of the owners of Skygazer Brewing Company. We went through the transition from their Southington location to their new home at Twelve Percent, why Skygazer had a brief hiatus in 2020, and hint at a few new collaborations to look forward to for the rest of 2020. (oh yea, Tyler pitches his pizza beer idea as well) Follow Skygazer on social media @skygazer_brewingco (Instagram) and find them on Facebook "Skygazer Brewing Company" Leave us a 5 ...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 47
For Episode 46, we were live at the Chef Showdown and IT...WAS...AMAZING. We were lucky enough to witness 3 amazing chefs compete in a Chopped-style competition to see which chef came out on top, all while supporting an amazing cause: The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. This episode was jam PACKED with interviews, including: Vanessa, COO Nala's Kitchen and Jen, MMA fighter JUDGES: Chef Al Williams, Cheesecake Creations, April Melisa, Executive Chef, The North House, and Rachel Haselti...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 46
We were joined by the creator of The Fingaz Bowl, Julien, on our most recent 1056 Podcast episode. If you don't know, The Fingaz Bowl is one of the hottest drinking game accessories out there right now for the classic Fingers Drinking Game. We talked about how he came up with the idea and the next steps he wants to take as a small business owner in the state, including a collaboration with some of the biggest influencers on TikTok. Learn more and buy The Fingaz Bowl at https://www.fingazbowl.com...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 46
It's the 44th episode of the 1056 podcast with Dave Ricci, Director of the award-winning film, The Craft: Rhode Island. We spoke with Dave about the RhodeIsland vs the Connecticut craft beer scene and went through some of the behind-the-scenes with some of the breweries represented in the documentary. Be sure to check out The Craft: Rhode Island on-demand and through Amazon Prime today! Follow them on Instagram @thatcraftbeermovie Follow us on instagram @1056podcast Untappd: @tieler | @redmarker...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This episode, we sat down with Stephen Loh, ⅓ of the acclaimed West Coast beer podcast, Malt Couture (you may recognize them from their other venture, @dontdrinkbeer). If you don't know them, they bring together the perfect balance of improv and beer education (plus some extremely geographic-specific California references), plus drinking beer (so you don't have to). We went in-depth on the big differences between the California vs CT beer scene and find out how they got started as a trio. Listen...
Oct 05, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 43
IT'S EPISODE 42 AND WE'RE BACK TO REVIEWING BEER. This time, we went to the highly talked about Dockside Brewery in Milford, CT and got to review Feelin' Juicy, a 6.5% NE IPA. If you haven't heard, Dockside opened in the midst of the pandemic, but has still drawn a ton of attention for it's waterfront location and beer selection. We also had Tom M join briefly to talk more about the Closer to Free Ride and a beer made with his own tears (literally). Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast and leave ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 42
We are PUMPED to have Greg Avola from Untappd on the show this week. We talked a lot about how the idea for Untappd came to be, his observations on the CT craft beer scene, and got a look into which cities had the most users. This was an amazing interview and we hope you'll enjoy it too. Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast Untappd: @tieler @redmarker
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 41
It's Episode 40 of the 1056 Podcast and this time we took our talents to Newsylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT. They're one of CT's newest breweries, opening in 2020, and offer what was arguably the most unique brewery experience we've had so far. Not only is this brewery in the old Fairfield Hills Campus, the actual taproom was amazing, and definitely something we suggest you go see for yourself. Find them on Instagram and Facebook @newsylumbrewingco. As always, leave us a 5 star review and we'll...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 40
It's Episode 39 and oh boy do we have a good one! Chef Becca and Vanessa of Nala's Kitchen in Wallingford created a craft beer dinner for us and let us tell you , it did not disappoint. If you like what you heard in this episode, you can get Nala's Kitchen delivered right to your door. Visit nalas-kitchen.com for their beer inspired menu, which includes our favorite, BBQ Pulled Pork With Beer cheddar Mac and cheese! Nala's Kitchen even focuses on specialized diets, like low carb, vegetarian and ...
Aug 03, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 39
It's episode 38 of the 1056 Podcast and we're reviewing Passion Fruit Kisses from Reverie Brewing Company!!! Be sure to leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on the show!! Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast. Untappd: Tieler RedMarker
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
