
Episode 32: A Jam Session with the Joshes at Brazos Valley
It’s always a great time when we visit Brazos Valley Brewing in Brenham. This week Leo sat down with the two Joshes: Josh Bass (the Owner and Founder) and Josh Kahanek (the Sales Manager). Leo started off with Jam Session, a Session IPA with Mosaic and Comet hops....

Episode 31: Beer, Horror Movies, and Snacks at Misfit Outpost
Out in Cypress, Texas, you’ll find the coolest bunch of misfits you’ll ever meet. For our 31st episode, Leo visits Misfit Outpost and talks with Juan Sanchez (Brewer and Owner) and Sarah Nadeem (Social Media Beer Influencer). Some may call them “The Craft Beer Power...

Episode 30: Making Friends at Elder Son Brewing
This really is our 30th episode! This week Leo visited a new brewery, Elder Son Brewing, in the Heights in Houston, and he interviewed Robert Frye, brewer and owner. They discussed where the name Elder Son came from, how the logo came to be, and their journey of...

Episode 29: Fun at Eureka Heights with Brent Davis
This has been one of the most fun episodes. Leo visited Eureka Heights in Houston to interview Brent Davis, Sales Manager Extraordinaire. There was a lot of laughter and maybe even some gushiness. Topics included Big Bend, Arrested Development, Hot Ones Wing...

Episode 28: Island Time with Mark and Charday from Galveston Island Brewing
Welcome back! This week Leo shared some laughs and great stories with Mark and Charday from Galveston Island Brewing (GIB), our main sponsor and Leo’s employer. They reflect on the growth of the brewery and discuss management styles. Mark says of the people who work...

Episode 27: Eleven Years at No Label with Tom Paynter
Next stop on our craft beer journey is in Katy, TX where we were joined by No Label Brewing co-owner Tom Paynter. Tom and Leo discuss the challenge of staying relevant during the pandemic and how No Label met the challenge head on and persevered. We also tasted some...

Episode 26: Mountain Fork Brewery and The Search for Bigfoot
This week we met up with Omar Viengar and Shonna Flournoy, the Texas sales team for Mountain Fork Brewery. Mountain Fork is located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, but you can find them on draft and in cans around Texas. We had lively conversations with Omar and Shonna about...

Episode 25: Squats and Hops with Garson Skelton
This week we were back at The Cove with Garson Skelton, owner of Squats and Hops. His motto is “Train smart, drink crafty,” and he says it’s all about balance. Garson has been a Strength Coach for over a decade, and he offers several different training programs with...

Episode 24: Tank 7 Burgers and Beers with Scott and David
This week we visited Star Sailor for the last night of the Houston Tank 7 Burger Battle. It’s always a great time when we hang at Star Sailor, and this night was no exception. Scott Ganucheau from Boulevard Brewing gives us the story of their Tank 7 beer, and David...

Episode 23: The Steve Vongrimm Experience
We sat down this week with one of the kindest people in the beer business, Steve Vongrimm. Prior to working in craft beer, he worked in a group home and then for CPS. Steve shares how his past experiences inform his current position and how important empathy,...