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Chat On Tap

David A. Lennon

Chat on Tap is a podcast about pubs and the people in them. Each week, host David A. Lennon and a rotating cast of your new best mates pull up a stool as they chat with legends, locals and tap in on what to drink and where to drink it. Chat on Tap is both a love letter to Aussie pubs and beer, and a guidebook to where to go next.

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All Episodes

36:05

EP 17 - Tall Hoppy Syndrome

Chat On Tap ·

2026/03/04

Chat On Tap is back for 2026, and it makes perfect sense to kick off the year with co-host Cecilia Hollins and a cracking NZ Red IPA in hand. Host David A. Lennon dives straight into the big beer conversations shaping Australia right now, from the fallout of GABS to Australia’s soaring beer prices and the eternal craft vs macro debate. Recorded at the unofficial “Mazza Hotel” in Marrickville, this episode features some beer news, "You've Got Ale" listener questions, Pub Quiz (once again...

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31:01

EP16 - Breakfast Beers and Christmas Cheers

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2025/12/23

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...

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35:47

EP15 - Beers With Boydo - YouTube Crossover

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2025/12/10

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 w...

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35:46

EP14 - The Greatest Beer Drinkers of All Time

Chat On Tap ·

2025/12/03

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 onceWedding MC chaos, family speeches, and setting the tone earlyThe rule of threeIs t...

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38:02

EP13 - Movember and Me

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2025/11/26

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...

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54:22

EP 12 - 54 Years of Beer: Chuck Hahn’s Legacy

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2025/11/19

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 ventu...

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37:47

EP11 - Building a Village, One Pint at a Time

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2025/11/12

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

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42:07

EP10 - The Small Bar Snitch

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2025/11/06

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 Fro...

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48:12

EP09 - Pints, Pawns & Pubmates - Brisbane Pub Chess

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2025/10/29

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 t...

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33:57

EP08 – Sydney Beer Week, Bacon Beers & Oktoberfest...

Chat On Tap ·

2025/10/22

In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins at the Pyrmont Point Hotel, diving into the beer lover’s dream that is Sydney Beer Week — from homebrewer collabs, to spicy margaritas, to wine, to bacon beers, trivia, and the charm of local Oktoberfest celebrations. They swap stories from Marrickville to Tassie, unpack the quirks of German brewing traditions, and toast the venues keeping beer culture alive. In This Episode Sydney Beer Week highlights — blind beer judging ...

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37:30

EP07 WHEN's the gig? With Phil and Marc Lennon

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2025/10/16

In this episode, it’s a family affair as David is joined by his dad Phil Lennon and brother Marc Lennon at WHEN Studios for a deep dive into pub gigs, live music, and the heartbeat of Australian pub culture. From first ever pub gigs, to catching Queen live from row D, the Lennon trio swap stories about the golden era of pub bands, the slow fade into DJ sets and pokies, and why there’s hope for a new summer of live music. They also share their own band tales, uncover the origins of WHEN Studio...

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31:47

EP06 Old Pubs, New Stories: Walking Sydney with Scott...

Chat On Tap ·

2025/10/08

In this episode we’re joined by Scott Southam — storyteller, tour guide, and Sydney local legend behind I’m Free Walking Tours. Recorded inside The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Australia’s oldest continuously operating brewpub, Scott and Dave pull up a pint to talk history and the hidden stories of The Rocks. With pints in hand, they dive into: The Oldest Pub Debate – Lord Nelson vs Fortune of War: who really holds the crown?Ghosts & Press Gangs – The dark, hilarious legend of the Hero of W...

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31:56

EP05 Finals Footy, Guinness Wars & the Wallabies...

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2025/10/01

In this episode we are joined by broadcaster and sports presenter Matt Baseley for a finals footy special recorded at The Pyrmont Point Hotel. With schooies in hand, Matt and Dave (or Lenno, if you haven't heard the first of many nicknames appear yet) dive into the biggest pub conversations right now: Pub nostalgia & novelty beers – BeezNeez, Carlton Lime, and the weird beers that defined our youth.Footy finals across codes – AFL at the MCG, NRL under lights vs arvo kickoffs, and whether ...

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25:59

EP04 Breheny Brothers Brewing: Reviving Australia’s...

Chat On Tap ·

2025/09/24

This week on Chat on Tap, David sits down with James Breheny, whose family name is etched into Australian beer history. The Brehenys were once the most influential brewing family in the country — with 18 brewers across dozens of breweries dating back to 1864. From KB Lager to Grewat Northern to Toohey’s New, their fingerprints are on some of the most iconic beers Aussies have ever poured. Now, more than a century later, James and his cousin are bringing those original recipes from the 1900s b...

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32:53

EP03 Old Mates Pub: Amanda Verratti

Chat On Tap ·

2025/09/17

Amanda Verratti is taking her Australian culture to America through pub hospitality at Old Mates Pub, owned by Aussie icons Andy Lee, Eddie Buckingham and Nick Stone. Find out how close it is to an O.G Aus pub, what you can find on the menu and which Australian Icons have strolled through the doors. And if we're themed in the USA it only makes sence that Cecilia is back to cohost and Tap In on what to drink and where to drink it back home. The Pub Quiz is also back and we'll test Cecilia on h...

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37:11

EP02 Last Train Out Of Melbourne: The Journey of a...

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2025/09/10

Episode Highlights: Introduction to Chat on Tap: Host David A. Lennon introduces the podcast as a celebration of pubs, the people in them, and the stories they share. Cecilia Hollins joins as the first co-host, sharing her journey from beer enthusiast @beersofsydney, to podcast guest. Recorded at the Pyrmont Point Hotel, a hidden gem in Sydney, known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We discuss what is on our radar currently and where you should check out, being tragic footy fans an...

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37:59

EP01 Finding Your Oasis: The Journey of David Taylor

Chat On Tap ·

2025/09/02

In this chat, David Taylor shares his multifaceted journey as a musician, entrepreneur, and community leader. From launching his craft beer brand, Oasis Brewing, stemming from his last MBA assignment, to navigating the challenges of the beer industry, David discusses his passion for music and community engagement. He reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, his advocacy for mental health, and his experience running for local council. The conversation highlights the importance o...

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