Chat On Tap

David A. Lennon
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    EP16 - Breakfast Beers and Christmas Cheers

    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 Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    31 min

  2. DEC 10

    EP15 - Beers With Boydo - YouTube Crossover

    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 lagerPub Quiz00:00 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 — @batchbrewingcompanyTommy’s Beer Café (Glebe) — @tommys_beer_cafeUna’s (Darlinghurst) — @unasrestaurantConcordia Club (Tempe/Marrickville) — @concordiaclubmarrickvilleWildflower Brewing & Blending — @wildflowerbeerBeach Road Hotel (Bondi) — @beachroadbondiHero of Waterloo — @theheroofwaterlooPJ O’Brien’s Sydney — @pjobrienssydCriterion Hotel Sydney — @criterionhotelsydneyBeers Batch West Coast IPAAnaya Amber Ale (Batch Brewing)Carlton DraughtPilsner UrquellBudvarČernovar Dark LagerCzech Cut (Pilsner+Dark)Rothaus PilsBalter XPAMt Kosciuszko Pale AleGreat Northern Super CrispGuinness6. Credits / Sponsors Venue: Batch Brewing Co — @batchbrewingGuest: Boyd Robson — @beerswithboydo (YouTube + Instagram)Host: David A. Lennon — @davidalennon / @chatontapPodcast: Chat on TapProduction: WHEN StudiosSupport the show: Follow, share with a mate, and leave a rating. Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    36 min

  3. DEC 3

    EP14 - The Greatest Beer Drinkers of All Time

    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 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 beerHangover 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 MondaysBusta (Manly) – $30 pasta + wine dealHawke’s Brewing Co. – 49% off “chuck a sickie” promo daysAuto-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-LittleProduction: WHEN StudiosSponsor: Oasis Brewing Co.Contact: hello@chatontap.comInstagram & YouTube: @chatontap @tBeers & 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 Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    36 min

  4. NOV 26

    EP13 - Movember and Me

    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. Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    38 min

  5. NOV 19

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

    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 siteChuck & Sons Taproom, St Peters — @chuckandsonsbeerPub 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 @chuckandsonsbrewingChuck & Sons: PilsnerChuck & Sons: American AmberChuck & Sons: Alpine Hazy IPAChuck & Sons: Super Deluxe StoutDangerous Ales — Uncle Damo’s Oath Stout — @dangerous.alesGood Pair Days Beer Box — @goodpairdaysSydney Brewery Rozelle — @sydneybreweryrozelleHahn Super Dry — @hahn_auJames Squire / Malt Shovel Brewery — @jamessquireeKosciuszko Brewing — @kosci_beer Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    54 min

  6. NOV 12

    EP11 - Building a Village, One Pint at a Time

    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 @publichousepetershamSmall Bar: HP Bowlo (Hurlstone Park) @hobowloBrewery: Merino Brewery (Camden/SW Sydney) @merinobrewery🧠 Pub Quiz: General Knowledge — from King Arthur to Michael Jordan.Other Breweries: Akasha Brewing Co. – @akashabrewWayward Brewing  @waywardbrewingWhite Bay Beer Co. – @whitebaybreweryRiverside Brewing Co. – @riversidebrewMerino Brewery – @merinobrewerySydney Brewery – @sydneybreweryVenues: Public House Petersham – @publichousepetershamHP Bolo (Hurlstone Park) – @hpboloEvents & Causes: Cork & Fork Festival (Ryde)Pink Boots Society (La Chispa collaboration) – @pinkbootssocietyauMovember – @movemberThe 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 Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    38 min

  7. NOV 6

    EP10 - The Small Bar Snitch

    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 editionTapped 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 Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    42 min

  8. OCT 29

    EP09 - Pints, Pawns & Pubmates - Brisbane Pub Chess

    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 EditionTapped 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

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    David A. Lennon
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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