53 episodes

A podcast about the past, present & future of Dancing Gnome, as well as music, movies, and anything else Andrew and Jaron feel is worth bringing up. Guests include friends of Dancing Gnome, industry professionals, and artists along the way.

Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast Andrew Witchey & Jaron Barton

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 61 Ratings

A podcast about the past, present & future of Dancing Gnome, as well as music, movies, and anything else Andrew and Jaron feel is worth bringing up. Guests include friends of Dancing Gnome, industry professionals, and artists along the way.

    May 2024 with Matt Pyecha (Dancing Gnome Prague Trip)

    May 2024 with Matt Pyecha (Dancing Gnome Prague Trip)

    The DG boys have returned to America and are ready to record the May episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast. We only have 2 segments this month but we aren't lacking in content. We kick it off with a new listener review before jumping right in to a Look Back and a Look Ahead. Andrew gives us a few details about 2024 Lustra Day and some details on their upcoming Four Chord collaboration and related events. Next, we talk about the end of the Round About Pop Up and a few "new" NA beers on the market. After a quick break, we dive fully in to Andrew and Matt's overseas trip to Munich, Pilsen and Prague. Thanks as always!

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

    • 1 hr 29 min
    April 2024 with Rob Dillman of Old Thunder Brewing

    April 2024 with Rob Dillman of Old Thunder Brewing

    We're back with a new episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast. We kick off the episode by reading a new review (finally!) and discussing some other recent reviews of the "Dancing Gnome hates dogs" sort. We take a look back into March 2024 and introduce a new segment that we are calling "Pak Tek Reflections." Then we take a look forward into April which includes the DG trip to Prague and the return of Three Rivers Beer Week. Next we are joined by multi time guest Rob Dillman for a deep dive into English/cask beers. We finish the show with a round of "Name that Hop" and a quick round of Watch, Listen, Learn. Thanks for listening!

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

    • 1 hr 36 min
    March 2024 with Dom Cincotta and Jeff Hanna of CoStar Brewing

    March 2024 with Dom Cincotta and Jeff Hanna of CoStar Brewing

    It's March and that means two things; Spring is here and we have a new episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast! Mike T joins us for the first segment where Andrew tells us about an upcoming Dancing Gnome trip to Prague in April! Then we dive right into a Look Back and a Look Ahead before wrapping up segment one by talking about the closure of Necromancer. Next, we are joined by Dom and Jeff of CoStar Brewing! Most listeners will already recognize CoStar as they have been brewing for quite some time, and now have opened their new spot in Etna! The guys tell us about their new place, how their brewing/beers have evolved over the years, and much more! We wrap up the episode with a new round of everyone's favorite game, Lager or Logger! 

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

    • 1 hr 35 min
    February 2024 with Adam Harvey of Lawrence Hall

    February 2024 with Adam Harvey of Lawrence Hall

    It's February and it's time for a new episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast. We start by talking about making it to 50 episodes, taking a Look Back and a Look Ahead, and then we discuss a few industry articles. Next, we are joined by Adam Harvey from the soon to be open Lawrence Hall. Adam tells us about the concept behind Lawrence Hall, the history of the building, some of the vendors we will see there, and much more! We close out the show with another round of Watch, Listen, Learn.

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Joseph McDade

    • 1 hr 32 min
    January 2024 with Katie Sirianni of Love, Katie Distilling

    January 2024 with Katie Sirianni of Love, Katie Distilling

    Another year gone, another year started... and another episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast! We start this episode off by talking about folks writing/emailing the brewery asking for labels, glassware, etc. and how Andrew handles those requests. Then we pit 2 holiday candies against each other in a "one must go" head to head. After Andrew takes us through a Look Back and Look Ahead, we are joined by our guest, Katie Sirianni of Love, Katie Distilling! Katie tells us about how she got into the world of distilling, the meaning behind "Love, Katie", the upcoming "First Friday" events in Sharpsburg and much more! We finish the episode with a quick round of Watch, Listen, Learn! Happy New Year!

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

    • 1 hr 23 min
    December 2023 with Mike T Sitting In

    December 2023 with Mike T Sitting In

    We're wrapping up 2023 with the December episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast. Friend of the pod and regular guest Mike T of Dancing Gnome sat in with us for this episode. We kick it off by talking about Andrew's non-diverse Spotify wrapped and asking listeners that had GBNTB as their top podcast to send their wrapped our way. We take a Look Back/Look Ahead where Andrew tells us about some cool December events, including 925 Main ("the old spot") re-opening for one night of nostalgia. After a quick break  we dive into a bunch of listener questions where we talk about our favorite cheeses, Andrew tells us about future plans for 925 Main, and much more. We wrap up the episode with another round of Watch, Listen, Learn. Thanks for listening!

    Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village
    Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

    • 1 hr 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

JoffoYinzer ,

Doggo Prescient

Longtime listener, first time reviewer. Dog lover at heart. Love what you do here! Couldn’t help but think of you recently, when I got bit by a dog at a new local brewpub. A first in my 56 yrs, I had just gotten some food and a pint, and was making my way to a seat on the outdoor patio. When one of two leashed dogs decided to sink his teeth into my left leg for no apparent reason. Learned after the fact from family of this pup’s history of behavioral issues and other attacks. And his owner’s not uncommon pattern of denial. Let this be a lesson to your detractors. A real case in point as to why discretion is truly the better part of valor! And how your prescient policy prevents such misfortune. Cheers!

Lager Bob ,

Yinz are doing Great!

First time Long Time, Very much enjoy the combination greater Pittsburgh geography lesson and raw goods pricing discussion. Looking forward to Ales or Ails where you guess beer or fatal malady. Keep it up sirs!

Kristy527 ,

More Loran!

I already love this podcast but really enjoyed Loran on the show. More Loran please. #H2P

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