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Banter and Brews

Will Tarver hosts candid conversations with brewers, bartenders, owners, and connoisseurs while enjoying a featured cold beverage from the Tarver Distributing product list.

Episodes

Episode 6: Kurt Keene

Will Tarver welcomes guest Kurt Keene, zone manager for D.G. Yuengling & Son, the oldest operating brewing company in the United States. This episode, they talk about the rich history of Yuengling, the incredible historic facility they operate in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and the delicious flavor of Yuengling's traditional lager.

Jan 21, 202520 min

Episode 5: Doran Burnside and Brian Smith

Doran Burnside, host of the podcast High Proof Ashes, and Brian Smith, master distiller at Hard Proof, join host Will Tarver on this episode. Brian shares insight on several bourbons Hard Proof has created as Will and Doran give them a taste!

Dec 11, 202425 min

Episode 4: Rob McGowen

Will Tarver is joined this episode by Rob McGowan, owner of Mash and Hops in Cleveland, Tennessee. Rob has a long history of working in the beverage industry, and he talks to Will about his journey to becoming the owner of one of Cleveland's coolest little downtown spots!

Nov 15, 202417 min

Episode 3: Sara Berry

Will Tarver is joined by Sara Berry, co-owner of Copperhill Brewery in Copperhill, Tennessee. Sara shares the story of how she became involved with the brewery and talks about the incredible things they are doing in the local community.

Oct 09, 202411 min

Episode 2: Johnathan Rice

Will hangs out with Twitch streaming gamer Johnathan Rice to talk about Dungeons and Dragons and the world of tabletop roleplaying games. They enjoy a few different varieties of Liquid Death water, which leads them to make a silly character sheet for the brand's ambassador, a cartoon character named Murder Man.

Sep 25, 202415 min

Episode 1: Ross Tarver

Banter and Brews host Will Tarver welcomes his first guest – his father! Ross Tarver shares the history of Tarver Distributing and some wild, fun stories from the beverage distribution business as they enjoy a classic Budweiser.

Sep 24, 202421 min