Surprise! One last episode for 2025, and it's a Christmas Special! We are joined by fan favourites Cecilia Hollins and Matt Baseley for a festive natter about what makes an Aussie Christmas what it is.

When does Christmas actually start?
From Thanksgiving traditions in the US to the first Test match signalling Aussie summer.

The summer of cricket
Learning cricket as an adult, Test vs T20 vs ODI, favourite formats, and why Boxing Day is sacred.

Christmas drinking decoded (Tapped in)
All-day beers, family beers, breakfast beers, and what to bring when you don’t know anything about beer.

Wine & whisky for hosting
Easy crowd-pleasers, BBQ wines, and which bottles should be hidden from guests.

Festive pub culture & traditions
Christmas Day at pubs, catered Christmas lunches, cold vs hot Christmas, and why New Year’s rarely lives up to the hype.

and Double Pub Quizzes to see out the year.

Grab a drink and your favourite holiday sittin' spot and whack your headphones in for a Chat on Tap Chrissy special.

Thank you once again for all your love, listening and support in the past few months! I am so excited to bring the podcast back in 2026 and have you there along for the ride!

Stay safe and CHEERS

David

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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
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This episode is pure energy! Our guest is a man who embodies joyful beer enthusiasm: Boyd Robson, the creator behind the YouTube channel Beers with Boydo.

An infectious travel-vlogger-meets-pub-crawler, Boydo is exuberant, wholesome, hilarious and insightful. He joins us at Batch Brewing Co. in Marrickville ahead of an Inner West Ale Trail pub crawl, an area Boydo is not yet familiar with. David challenged himself to see if he could find the best Beers to have with Boydo

• How the Beers with Boydo channel started.
• Creating content in public: awkward stares, tips for overcoming fear, hilarious pub encounters, and the infamous drunk lady on the Paddington rooftop.
• Best beer moments: drinking on top of Mount Kosciuszko, travel episodes in Bali, Wellington & New Caledonia, and the joys of the unexpected.
• Do garbo's really get xmas beers?
• Tapped in, Boydo’s top recommendations: the best Sydney spots for German & Czech lager
• Pub Quiz

00:00
Introduction to the Pub Crawl Experience

06:01
How Beers with Boydo started

11:40
Navigating the Beer Scene: Insights and Experiences

17:51
The Art of Filming in Public Spaces

23:47
Tapped in - European Lagers in Sydney

29:47
The Pub Quiz Challenge

Venues Mentioned

• Batch Brewing Co — @batchbrewingcompany
• Tommy’s Beer Café (Glebe) — @tommys_beer_cafe
• Una’s (Darlinghurst) — @unasrestaurant
• Concordia Club (Tempe/Marrickville) — @concordiaclubmarrickville
• Wildflower Brewing & Blending — @wildflowerbeer
• Beach Road Hotel (Bondi) — @beachroadbondi
• Hero of Waterloo — @theheroofwaterloo
• PJ O’Brien’s Sydney — @pjobrienssyd
• Criterion Hotel Sydney — @criterionhotelsydney

Beers

• Batch West Coast IPA
• Anaya Amber Ale (Batch Brewing)
• Carlton Draught
• Pilsner Urquell
• Budvar
• Černovar Dark Lager
• Czech Cut (Pilsner+Dark)
• Rothaus Pils
• Balter XPA
• Mt Kosciuszko Pale Ale
• Great Northern Super Crisp
• Guinness

6. Credits / Sponsors

• Venue: Batch Brewing Co — @batchbrewing
• Guest: Boyd Robson — @beerswithboydo (YouTube + Instagram)
• Host: David A. Lennon — @davidalennon / @chatontap
• Podcast: Chat on Tap
• Production: WHEN Studios
• Support the show: Follow, share with a mate, and leave a rating.

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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

This week on Chat on Tap, David Lennon is joined by hospitality all rounder, legendary wedding MC, and certified pub thinker Austin Andrews-Little. Over a perfectly poured Guinness, the pair chat hospo life, pub problem solving, beer festivals gone rogue, and why sometimes the best reason for a beer… is simply being thirsty.

Plus;

• Turning around tough customers and why everyone should work in hospo at least once
• Wedding MC chaos, family speeches, and setting the tone early
• The rule of three
• Is the round dead?
• Movember / Frothy MoCo Update – final total!
• Pub Quiz – Beer-drinking legends through history

You’ve Got Ale – Send us your questions, recommendations or feedback on Instagram @chatontao or email: hello@chatontap.com

• Top three reasons for a beer
• Hangover cures (including a controversial Vegemite appearance)

Tapped In – Deals, venues, and genuinely good pub incentives

• Four Pines Manly – $7.50 pint & fries (4–6pm)
• Henry G’s (Manly Corso) – $12 martinis Mondays
• Busta (Manly) – $30 pasta + wine deal
• Hawke’s Brewing Co. – 49% off “chuck a sickie” promo days

Auto-Generated Captions

00:00 – Welcome to Chat on Tap
01:05 – Splitting a Guinness properly
03:10 – Wedding MC chaos & setting the tone
05:15 – Life in hospitality (the wins & the grind)
08:00 – Craft beer vs core range classics
10:20 – Pub Quiz: Beer drinking legends
15:25 – You’ve Got Ale (listener questions)
19:50 – Pub meals & hangover cures
24:40 – Tapped In: pub deals & venues
29:35 – Pub Quiz answers
33:45 – Closing time

Host: David A. Lennon

• Guest: Austin Andrews-Little
• Production: WHEN Studios
• Sponsor: Oasis Brewing Co.
• Contact: hello@chatontap.com
• Instagram & YouTube: @chatontap @t

Beers & Venues Mentioned

Beers:
Oasis Brewing – proud supporter of Chat on Tap, Guinness, VB (Victoria Bitter), Lagers, Pilsners, Core range brewery beers

Breweries & Venues:
Oasis Brewing, Hawke’s Brewing Co., Four Pines Manly, Henry G’s Manly, Busta Manly, Little Creatures Fremantle & Elizabeth Quay, Gage Roads Brewery, Freshwater Brewing Co., Sporting Globe Barangaroo, Mountaineer Wharf Bar

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

David Lennon goes solo for a special Movember episode, recording from his favourite solo beer spot at the Harlequin Inn. One mic, one Guinness, and a personal challenge to just talk. No co hosts, no guests.

• Tapped in - the solo pub experience: David shares his go-to solo beer spots around Australia and why the humble solo pint can be comforting, grounding, and reflective.
• Who is your host? A personal story touching on radio life, nicknames (David / Squiggle / Lenno), music, sport, and how Chat on Tap came to be.
• Ask Me Anything: Listener questions covering first drinks, favourite beers, dream pubs, cats, F1 gaming rivalry, and some very Australian history.
• Movember challenges: Running 120km in November, recording a solo episode, and deliberately pushing outside comfort zones. All care of The Frothy Moe Co.
• Why checking in matters: Practical mental-health conversations, including real examples of how simple messages can cut through.

Tapped In:

• Harlequin Inn (Pyrmont, NSW)
• Hopsters (Enmore, NSW)
• Bayview Hotel (Gladesville, NSW)
• Squires Landing (Sydney Harbour, NSW)
• Transport Bar (Melbourne, VIC)
• Moondog World (Melbourne, VIC)
• Sixes and Sevens (Brisbane, QLD)
• Sunshine (Brisbane, QLD)
• Harry’s Bar on Grenfell (Adelaide, SA)
• Scarborough Beach Bar (WA)
• The Mighty Quinn (WA)
• Rosemount Hotel (Perth, WA)

This is one of the most personal Chat on Tap episodes yet. Honest, slightly awkward, funny, and reflective – it’s less about beer reviews and more about what happens when you sit with a drink and let yourself actually talk. Perfect listening for a solo beer of your own.

Proudly sponsored by Oasis Brewing Co.

Special thanks to everyone who supported the Frothy Moe Co, and the wider Movember cause.

https://movember.com/m/14033699?mc=1

If this episode resonated, share it with a mate – or better yet, check in on one.

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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

In this episode, David Lennon is joined once again by resident legend Cecilia Hollins — this time recording remotely from their very own Home Taverns. The spotlight today is on a true giant of Australian beer: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Hahn, the brewing mind behind Hahn Super Dry, James Squire, Kosciuszko, and more.

Chuck and his son Scott Hahn sit down at the Chuck & Sons Taproom in St Peters to talk legacy, craft beer culture, a lifetime of brewing, and the birth of their new family-run venture - at 79 years old! If you've ever had a cold one in this country… chances are The Godfather of Craft Beer Chuck had something to do with it.

This ep is for anyone who loves craft beer.

• Father & Son Partnership: Scott shares what it’s like to continue his dad’s legacy and why Chuck can never really “retire.”
• Inside the Tasting Panel: David explains how Chuck & Sons use a curated panel (including him!) to shape new releases — and why feedback matters more than ego.
• Building a New Brewery Brand: How Chuck & Sons approached identity, community, and balancing tradition with modern craft expectations.
• The Future of Chuck & Sons: Wholesale goals, new beers in development, and what excites them most about the next chapter.
• To street drink, or not to street drink..

Tapped In

• The Native Rose (Rozelle) offering $6.50 house beers/wines or $30 wings + jug.
• Cece’s pick: Lord Wolseley Hotel (Ultimo) — Sydney’s narrowest pub, sunny street corner vibes, and Sunday jazz.
• A shoutout to Sydney Brewery Rozelle, now occupying the former White Bay site
• Chuck & Sons Taproom, St Peters — @chuckandsonsbeer

Pub Quiz

Cece takes on general knowledge. What did the U.S school system actually teach her?

Chapters (auto generated)

00:00
Introduction to Legends in Brewing

02:57
Craft Beer Recommendations and Experiences

05:50
Tapped In

09:08
The Impact of Outdoor Drinking Culture

11:55
The Legacy of Chuck Hahn and Family Brewing

17:42
The Journey of Chuck and Sons Brewery

23:43
Craft Beer Identity and Community Engagement

27:37
The Spark of Brewing Passion

29:50
Crafting a Family Legacy

31:49
The Importance of Feedback

33:33
Tasting Panels and Community Engagement

36:49
Future Aspirations and Growth

38:35
Creating a Unique Taproom Experience

41:43
Craft Beer and Personal Connections

45:33
The Evolution of Beer Tasting

49:24
Fun Trivia and Closing Thoughts

Beers / Breweries

• Chuck & Sons: Two World Pale Ale @chuckandsonsbrewing
• Chuck & Sons: Pilsner
• Chuck & Sons: American Amber
• Chuck & Sons: Alpine Hazy IPA
• Chuck & Sons: Super Deluxe Stout
• Dangerous Ales — Uncle Damo’s Oath Stout — @dangerous.ales
• Good Pair Days Beer Box — @goodpairdays
• Sydney Brewery Rozelle — @sydneybreweryrozelle
• Hahn Super Dry — @hahn_au
• James Squire / Malt Shovel Brewery — @jamessquiree
• Kosciuszko Brewing — @kosci_beer

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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

This week, David stays truly local — pulling up a stool at Village Days Brewery in Gladesville, the suburb’s first and only craft brewery. He’s joined by founder and managing director Dan Smith, who shares how a homebrewer’s dream became one of Sydney’s most welcoming brewpubs.

They crack open a Juicy Bear NZ Hazy and talk beer, business, and building a village — one pint at a time.

• 🍺 The Village Philosophy: Why Dan’s brewpub model is about people before pints — creating a “village” where the venue is as important as the beer.
• 🌏 From Homebrew to Head Brewer: How a decade-long homebrew hobby turned into a full-scale brewery (and why Dan says the economics of beer are brutal).
• 🎶 Building Community: Trivia nights, live music, food specials and local connections that make Village Days a true neighbourhood hangout.
• 🧠 Economics Meets Beer: The business behind staying small, focusing local, and resisting the pull of mass production.
• 💡 Expanding the Village: Dan’s future vision for new venues and why “fighting the right battles” means staying independent.
• 📬 You’ve Got Ale: Listener Greeny writes in asking if a Fiji drinks package is worth it — and gets an economist’s take on sunk costs.
• 🧔 Movember Shoutout: David and Dan compare moustache progress and share Village Days’ charity event on Nov 22 (featuring a dunk tank and live music).
• 🔍 Tapped In: Dan’s top local picks —
  • Pub: Public House Petersham @publichousepetersham
  • Small Bar: HP Bowlo (Hurlstone Park) @hobowlo
  • Brewery: Merino Brewery (Camden/SW Sydney) @merinobrewery
• 🧠 Pub Quiz: General Knowledge — from King Arthur to Michael Jordan.

Other Breweries:

• Akasha Brewing Co. – @akashabrew
• Wayward Brewing @waywardbrewing
• White Bay Beer Co. – @whitebaybrewery
• Riverside Brewing Co. – @riversidebrew
• Merino Brewery – @merinobrewery
• Sydney Brewery – @sydneybrewery

Venues:

• Public House Petersham – @publichousepetersham
• HP Bolo (Hurlstone Park) – @hpbolo

Events & Causes:

• Cork & Fork Festival (Ryde)
• Pink Boots Society (La Chispa collaboration) – @pinkbootssocietyau
• Movember – @movember
• The Frothy Moe Co. team – donate at -> https://movember.com/m/14033699?mc=1

🎙️ Host: David A. Lennon
🍻 Guest: Dan Smith, Founder – Village Days Brewery
🏛️ Supported by: Oasis Brewing Co.
📍 Recorded at: Village Days Brewery, Gladesville

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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

In this episode, David is joined by long-time mate Michael Snitch, a self-proclaimed small bar expert with a knack for finding Sydney’s hidden gems. Recorded live from The Sawdust Hotel in Gladesville, the pair toast to their old neighbourhood, swap stories about the locals and explore the evolving culture of Sydney’s small bar scene.

In This Episode

• Gladesville nostalgia — from The Bayview to Sporties and Woolwich Pier Hotel.
• Yulli's Beer run - 5 pubs, 9km.
• David’s Movember team, The Frothy Moe Co., and how breweries are jumping in to support men’s health.
• Listener mailbag: “You’ve Got Ale” — Max from Michigan sets the record straight on shuffleboard.
• Snitch’s “Top 5 Small Bars” guide to Sydney’s CBD, from Door Knock to York Lane.
• Pub Quiz: Cocktail and spirits edition

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

The Marsden Brewhouse (Marsden Park, NSW) – Huge family-friendly venue with live music, trivia nights, and great house brews. @themarsdenbrewhouse
Squinters Brewery (Penrith, NSW) – Local craft favourite serving lagers, hazies, and schwarzbiers with a friendly backyard vibe. @squintersbrewingco
Rusty Penny Brewing (Penrith, NSW) – Local legend with creative IPAs and community spirit. @rustypennybrewingco
Drink West (Penrith, NSW) – Homegrown brewery co-owned by Tyson Pedro, Tai Tuivasa and Nathan Cleary. @drinkwest
Mountain Culture Beer Co. (Katoomba/Emu Plains, NSW) – Award-winning brewery and Penrith’s pride. @mountaincultureemuplains

Small Bar Picks – Snitch’s Sydney Top 5

York Lane – Tiny laneway bar near Wynyard with killer cocktails and local charm. @yorklanebar
Uncle Ming’s Bar – Dumplings, neon, and a timeless late-night vibe. @unclemings
J&M Whisky Bar – Hidden gem above the Angel Hotel, a whisky lover’s paradise.
Door Knock – Speakeasy entrance, incredible cocktails, and moody underground atmosphere. @doorknock_sydney
CTA Business Club – 1970s RSL vibes under Martin Place, reopening soon after renovations. @thectasydney

Honourable mention: The Barber Shop – Iconic gin bar behind a working barber. @thisisthebarbershop

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00 – Welcome from The Sawdust Hotel
02:00 – Gladesville pub nostalgia & local favourites
04:20 – Yulli’s Beer Run & the rise of brewery run clubs
08:00 – Movember & The Frothy Mo Co.
12:00 – Pub Quiz - Spirits and Cocktails edition

17:00 – You’ve Got Ale: Shuffleboard solved
19:00 – Naming the Chat on Tap listeners (“The Guzzlers”?)
23:00 – Tapped In: Western Sydney beer boom
27:00 – Snitch’s Top 5 Sydney Small Bars
36:00 – Pub Quiz: Cocktail & Spirits Edition
40:00 – Closing Cheers & Snitch’s Bar invite

📍 Recorded at: The Sawdust Hotel – Gladesville, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingofficial | oasisbrewing.com.au

🎗️ Movember Partner: The Frothy Mo Co

Guest: Michael Snitch (@snitchknows)
Host: David A. Lennon
Contact: hello@chatontap.com
Instagram: @chatontap

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com

In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins to explore the wholesome world of pub hobbies — from choirs to chess, knitting to Dungeons & Dragons.

We chat to Ben Dudman from Brisbane Pub Chess, a community group blending board games and beers to reconnect people offline. Plus, they round up the best pub-based pastimes across Australia and test each other’s knowledge in a “Hobbies Edition” pub quiz.

In This Episode

• The origin story of Brisbane Pub Chess – how Ben turned casual games into community connection.
• Why breweries make the perfect “third spaces” for hobbies.
• Pub activities worth checking out: book clubs, D&D nights, drunken knitting groups, and pub choirs.
• The joy of sitting solo with a pint.
• Pub Quiz – Hobbies Edition

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

East Village (Darlinghurst, NSW) – Great happy hour, hearty $15 lunches, and a newly refreshed menu. @eastvillagehotel_
Spring Lake Hotel (Springfield Lakes, QLD) – Family Sundays, kids eat free, petting zoo, live music. @springlakehotel

The Gov (Adelaide, SA) – Ukulele Choir & front bar jam nights. @lovethegov
Fortress (Sydney/Melbourne) – Dungeons & Dragons, gaming tavern vibes. @fortresssydney / @fortressmelb
Bar Oussou (Brunswick, VIC) – Spoken-word poetry and open mic nights. @baroussou
Future Magic Brewing (Brisbane, QLD) – Home base for Brisbane Pub Chess meetups. @futuremagicbrewingco
Flat Lizard Brewing (Stafford, QLD) – Hosting the next northside chess meetup. @flatlizardbrewing
Island State Brewing (TAS) – Run-to-the-pub events and craft beer culture. @islandstatebrewing
Yulli’s Brews (Alexandria, NSW) – Beer run stopover with Fat Cat Content crew. @yullisbrews

The Beers

• Seventh Day XPA – Brookvale, NSW (@7daybrewery)

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00 – Welcome to Chat on Tap
02:35 – Naming the Listener Community (Scooneys vs Chatty Tappys)
03:17 – Tapped In: Pub Picks Across Australia
06:10 – Pub Hobbies List: From Choirs to Knitting Nights
15:15 – Interview: Ben from Brisbane Pub Chess
33:02 – Creating Community Over a Board Game
41:00 – Finding Third Spaces & Why Hobbies Matter
42:55 – Pub Quiz: Hobbies Edition
45:40 – Monopoly Pieces & Darts Glory
47:00 – Closing Cheers & Next Round

📍 Recorded at: Pyrmont Point Hotel – Sydney, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingofficial
| oasisbrewing.com.au

Special guest: Ben from Brisbane Pub Chess – @brisbanepubchess

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: hello@chatontap.com

Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com