Episodes

  • TLRG - Episode 219 - John Staradumsky - Honest Craft Beer Reviews - Mardi Gras

    TLRG - Episode 219 - John Staradumsky - Honest Craft Beer Reviews - Mardi Gras
    Mar 4 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is John Staradumsky - Founder of Bruguru.com (Drink Outside The Box) and Honest Craft Beer Reviews, and former columnist at Yankee Brew News! Tonight they’re celebrating Mardi Gras! John and The Guys talk about Fat Tuesday, Carnival, Louisiana beer, Cajun food and some other Big Easy topics! They’ll be chatting about a few other things as well, including some craft beer news, (undoubtedly) some sports and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss the Top 3 Favorite Foods Associated With The Big Easy!
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 218 - John Holl - Beer Writer/Smoke Enthusiast - This Week In Rauchbier

    TLRG - Episode 218 - John Holl - Beer Writer/Smoke Enthusiast - This Week In Rauchbier
    Feb 25 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is John Holl - Journalist, Beer Writer, Author, Podcast Host and most importantly for tonight’s 3rd Annual Smoked Beer Show, he’s the creator of “This Week In Rauchbier”! John and the Guys take yet another smoldering look into the world of Rauchbier, and what has transpired since last year’s show! They’ll be discussing and drinking several smoked beers, chatting about Samurai’s BSU idea (tune in and find out what that is) and much more! And, as a special bonus - Azlan Graves (the brewer of the first beer The Guys drink) from Main Street Brewing in Vancouver, BC pops on for a couple at the end of the show to discuss his beer! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss the Top 3 Favorite Smoked Beers They’ve Had In The Last Year!
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 49 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 217 - Marty Nachel - American Craft Beer Hall of Fame

    TLRG - Episode 217 - Marty Nachel - American Craft Beer Hall of Fame
    Feb 18 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is Marty Nachel, International Beer Judge, Author of Home Brewing for Dummies, and Founder and President of The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame! Marty and The Guys will be discussing this past weekend’s ceremony (which was live streamed from some amazing breweries across the country), the inaugural inductees into the ACBHOF and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3: Favorite Beers From Anchor, Sam Adams & Sierra Nevada!
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 1 min
  • TLRG - Episode 216 - Zac Porter - Schilling Beer Co

    TLRG - Episode 216 - Zac Porter - Schilling Beer Co
    Feb 11 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is Zac Porter - Head Of Branding & Marketing at Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton, NH! Zac tells the Guys all about Schilling, their history, the beer they make, their beautiful brewery in the picturesque town of Littleton, NH and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3 Favorite Countries To Have A Beer In!
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 215 - Benoit Racquet - Atelier BE Chocolat - Craft Beer & Chocolate Pairing Show

    TLRG - Episode 215 - Benoit Racquet - Atelier BE Chocolat - Craft Beer & Chocolate Pairing Show
    Feb 4 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is Benoit Racquet - Owner and Master Chocolatier of Atelier BE Chocolat in Fairfield, CT! Benoit (a graduate from Ceria Culinary Institute in Brussels, Belgium) tells the Guys all about his business of making delicious Belgian Chocolate, and most importantly, how they pair with delicious Craft Beer! Tune in and learn all about it as they pair beer & chocolate throughout the entire show! If you ordered your “TLRG Chocolate Box” from Atelier BE Chocolat in time, please enjoy pairing along with us, and get some ideas for your upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3 Favorite Chocolate Desserts!
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 214 - Just The Two Of Us - Brewery Trips & Bottle Shares

    TLRG - Episode 214 - Just The Two Of Us - Brewery Trips & Bottle Shares
    Jan 28 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is You - Join the Guys for a beer as they chat about Brewery Trips, Bottle Shares, Cigars (and other smoky things) and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3 Favorite Uses Of Blueberries!
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 42 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 213 - David Jimenez - Kiitos Brewing

    TLRG - Episode 213 - David Jimenez - Kiitos Brewing
    Jan 21 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is David Jimenez - Head Brewer at Kiitos Brewing in Salt Lake City, UT, as well as the Host & Founder of The Taste Masters Podcast! David tells The Guys all about the brand new beer he just recently brewed at Kiitos, the recognition it’s getting and why! They’ll also be chatting a bit about Taste Maters, and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3 Favorite Cheeses!
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • TLRG - Episode 212 - Mel Yukna - Waverly Brewing

    TLRG - Episode 212 - Mel Yukna - Waverly Brewing
    Jan 14 2025
    Listen as Jersey Johnny & The Beer Samurai bring you informative and entertaining podcasts about the world of craft beer. Our “Guest Drinker” this week is Mel Yukna - Co-Owner of Waverly Brewing in Baltimore, MD! Mel tells the Guys all about Waverly, the brewery, their history, the beer they brew, how she got started in the beer business and much more! Plus, in this week’s “33’s” segment, they discuss their Top 3 Reasons NOT To Open A Brewery!
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 40 mins