Chat On Tap
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.
Episodes
27 episodes
EP 24 - Hop Harvest Fest Part 2
Part two of the Hop Harvest Fest crawl sees Boyd Robson back on the Inner West Ale Trail, tackling the final five breweries of Sydney’s freshest beer festival. With higher ABVs, bigger crowds, and a few curveballs (including a sold-out f...
EP 23 - Hop Harvest Fest Part 1
What is Hop Harvest Fest, and what happens when you try to take on all 9 breweries in two days?This episode drops you right into the chaos of the Hop Harvest Fest on the Inner West Ale Trail, chasing some of the freshest be...
EP 22 - 9 Breweries. 8 Days. 1 Shirt. The Hop Harvest Fest Challenge
What is Hop Harvest Fest, and why are Sydney brewers and beer lovers treating it like Christmas?Recorded at Mixtape Brewing in Marrickville, David sits down with Jason Treuen from the Inner West Ale Trail to break down one of the ...
BONUS POUR - 5 Must Try Craft Beers (Bev’s Picks)
Looking for your next great beer? In this bonus episode of Tapped In, Bev shares five must-try craft beers that are easy to find, full of character, and perfect whether you're just getting into craft or deep in the game. From creamy stou...
EP 21 - Beers With Bev
Beers, Brotherhood & Building Community with Bevan GiffinIn this episode of Chat on Tap, host David A. Lennon sits down with beer reviewer and community builder Bevan Giffin at the Pyrmont Point Hotel for a deep dive in...
Ep 20 - 15 year Idea, 3 Days to Build: The Sunny Beer App Story
What if you could find the perfect sunny spot for a beer anywhere in the world?This week on Chat on Tap, David sits down with Richard Hatcher - the creator of Sunny, a web app designed to help you track down pubs with b...
BONUS POUR – The Social Brewers
In this Chat on Tap Bonus Pour, we chat to Beau Curtis who is the founder and head brewer of The Social Brewers in Mortdale, Sydney, for a guided tasting of the core lineup.From crisp lagers to hop loaded limited releases, ...
EP 19 - “If Not Now, Then When?” – The Story Behind Social Brewing
What happens when a corporate marketer decides to open a brewery in a part of Sydney with no craft beer scene? And what does it really take to keep it alive?In this episode of Chat on Tap, Dave heads to Social Brewing in the St ...
BONUS POUR - Belgian Tripels at 2 Halfs Brewing and Distilling
In this Chat on Tap bonus episode, David sits down with Kirk from 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling to dive into one of Belgium’s most iconic beer styles — the Tripel.Fresh off the previous episode with Matt the Craft Beer M...
EP18 - World Tripel Day explained by The Craft Beer MC
What happens when a Newcastle beer fan becomes the Australian ambassador for International Tripel Day? And what exactly IS a Belgian Tripel? Don't worry, David didn't know either until today. In this episode of Chat...
EP 17 - Tall Hoppy Syndrome
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 rig...
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...
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 exuber...
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, b...
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...
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 “Ch...
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...
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 ...
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 Che...
EP08 – Sydney Beer Week, Bacon Beers & Oktoberfest with Cecilia Hollins
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...
EP07 WHEN's the gig? With Phil and Marc Lennon
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....
EP06 Old Pubs, New Stories: Walking Sydney with Scott Southam
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 brewpu...
EP05 Finals Footy, Guinness Wars & the Wallabies Comeback – with Matt Baseley
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 nicknam...
EP04 Breheny Brothers Brewing: Reviving Australia’s Beer Royalty
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...
EP03 Old Mates Pub: Amanda Verratti
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...