Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/craft-beers-and-cheat-meals-with-the-clydesdale-crossfitter Join my friends and I as we explore local breweries, pubs and taverns as well as Mom and Pop restaraunts and food trucks around the country. We will bring you interviews from the owners, cooks and bartenders from all of these establishments to help you decide on where to spend that very valuable cheat meal. © 2025 Scott Switzer df344aca-0595-59c4-b8a0-0ca9ab6b7b85 no Introduction to Craft Beers and Cheat Meals with the Clydesdale CrossFitter en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:07:54 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:37:07 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/YYqM9RiR7rdM5vj1VZSlJCiGBBefYl4swv8tGeDAaf0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU0ODcvMTU3MzA1/MTYwNi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg episodic Scott Switzer Join my friends and I as we explore local breweries, pubs and taverns as well as Mom and Pop restaraunts and food trucks around the country. We will bring you interviews from the owners, cooks and bartenders from all of these establishments to help you decide on where to spend that very valuable cheat meal. Join my friends and I as we explore local breweries, pubs and taverns as well as Mom and Pop restaraunts and food trucks around the country. Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries Scott Switzer No No 11 11 The Tennessee Tasting and Round Table Discussion - Part 1 full 96e3772f-0e8c-4292-b3ea-49c3284520ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/affcc159 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 2811 Scott, Kit and Nick do a tasting of beers that Mike and Scott brought back from Tennessee. We also as per normal experience a comedy of errors trying to open the growler, the was top bottle and get into a little story telling. We hope you enjoy. This is part 1 of the podcast as it ran a little long and we split it in two to make it more consumable for you the listner. Scott, Kit and Nick do a tasting of beers that Mike and Scott brought back from Tennessee. We also as per normal experience a comedy of errors trying to open the growler, the was top bottle and get into a little story telling. We hope you enjoy. This i Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 10 10 The Daily Growler full 7053b5eb-9e37-4941-8caa-5b186453c378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa1eb33c Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 2274 Scott, Nick and Jay talk with John and John (Father and Son) from the Daily Growler, who now have 4 locations in Columbus, Ohio. They tell us about the process of curating beer and the issues that come with working with distribution and how important it is to build these relationships. We talk about our favorite beers and so much more... Scott, Nick and Jay talk with John and John (Father and Son) from the Daily Growler, who now have 4 locations in Columbus, Ohio. They tell us about the process of curating beer and the issues that come with working with distribution and how important it i Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 9 9 The Red Silo Brewery - Cookeville, Tennessee Part 2 full 8bff8700-463b-4d8d-b10c-efd866c5fb3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/11240590 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 1578 Scott and Mike conclude their Cookeville Tennessee with a fun interview at Red Silo Brewing. They talk about how the brewery got started, the connection with the Mayhem Classic, Everyone's favorite beers and what the future looks like for Red Silo Brewing. All done with many laughs and a lot of passion. Scott and Mike conclude their Cookeville Tennessee with a fun interview at Red Silo Brewing. They talk about how the brewery got started, the connection with the Mayhem Classic, Everyone's favorite beers and what the future looks like for Red Silo Brewin Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 8 8 Cookeville, Tennessee Part 1 full 04a86e1d-1b24-4e75-b80c-ad5b6dd1654e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e38eab9 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 1517 Scott and Mike travel to Cookeville, Tennessee in part 1 of this podcast and find one of the best doughnut shops in the world. It's name is Ralph's and it is amazing! They then visit a local brewery named Hix Farm Brewing. It is a cool little artsy brewery where the decorations are unique and the vibe is so laid back, but the beer however, stands on its own. There is no laid back attitude with what the brewers put together here. Scott and Mike travel to Cookeville, Tennessee in part 1 of this podcast and find one of the best doughnut shops in the world. It's name is Ralph's and it is amazing! They then visit a local brewery named Hix Farm Brewing. It is a cool little artsy bre Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 7 7 The Introduction of Jeff Bacon and The Bacon Report full 58a0ab0f-b264-4b23-a14a-bbb46ec1a100 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e902b14e Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 2547 We introduce Jeff Bacon, who has worked in the casual/fine dining industry for years and became the beer buyer for these establishments and later went on to work for Sweet Water Brewing as a Market Developer for lower Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. "Bacon" shares his knowledge with us in the episode and will become a regular going forward with The Bacon Report. We introduce Jeff Bacon, who has worked in the casual/fine dining industry for years and became the beer buyer for these establishments and later went on to work for Sweet Water Brewing as a Market Developer for lower Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. " Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 6 6 Holiday "Black Bag" Edition full 85ae8a87-3f7e-41cb-bb2f-4a4289ee65ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/69085362 Five men, 10 beers... or maybe 11 each person randomly gets two and much drink during the podcast, some good and some bad. We also talk about our holiday experiences, explain who New Edition is to our newest addition, and wrap up the Bears vs. Packers bet that was made in episode 4.  All in all an amazingly fun episode where we may consider having an ABV cap for future episodes.

]]> Five men, 10 beers... or maybe 11 each person randomly gets two and much drink during the podcast, some good and some bad. We also talk about our holiday experiences, explain who New Edition is to our newest addition, and wrap up the Bears vs. Packers bet that was made in episode 4.  All in all an amazingly fun episode where we may consider having an ABV cap for future episodes.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 5417 Holiday "Black Bag" means each member of the crew bring one beer they love and one beer that don't care for so muck, each person draws two beers out of the bag and must drink them during the podcast. Kit brings a surprise beer, and we wrap up with our holiday beverages and visits and finally finish with Scott admitting he lost a bet and figuring out how Kit wants it payed off. Holiday "Black Bag" means each member of the crew bring one beer they love and one beer that don't care for so muck, each person draws two beers out of the bag and must drink them during the podcast. Kit brings a surprise beer, and we wrap up with our ho Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 5 5 Ep. 5 Zaftig Brewing - A discussion with the owners and their 7 year journey to the new Italian Village Brew Pub full 8b39fe1c-8dfd-42af-b43b-9ad837a23e0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad5432f0 Jason and Jim tell us where Zaftig the name comes from, how they got started, the trials and tribulation of expanding several times over the last 7 years, why they specialize in high gravity beer, and the exciting news of opening a brew pub with a full kitchen and menu and well as a full bar and a comfortable atmosphere to hang out in.

]]> Jason and Jim tell us where Zaftig the name comes from, how they got started, the trials and tribulation of expanding several times over the last 7 years, why they specialize in high gravity beer, and the exciting news of opening a brew pub with a full kitchen and menu and well as a full bar and a comfortable atmosphere to hang out in.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 3025 We sit down with Jason and Jim the two owners of Zaftig Brewing and discuss how they got started, the up and downs of the journey over the next 7 years and how they are now expanding into a second location that has a full kitchen, full bar and a really comfortable atmosphere to have a really good beer accompanied by some delicious food. We sit down with Jason and Jim the two owners of Zaftig Brewing and discuss how they got started, the up and downs of the journey over the next 7 years and how they are now expanding into a second location that has a full kitchen, full bar and a really co Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 4 4 Ep. 4 Impromptu discussion about Sam Adams Utopia, What is the Affect of Bigger Brewers buying Craft Breweries, and High Alcohol Beer for Breakfast? full adafa813-44cc-438c-9b42-2ed8257e1fa3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70f049c7 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 4306 Kit and I discuss Sam Adams Utopia, Sample some high Alcohol Beers for Breakfast? Does the acquisition of Craft Breweries by big brewers make your craft beer better? and the confusing acquisition of Balast Point by the little known brewer in Chicago. Kit and I discuss Sam Adams Utopia, Sample some high Alcohol Beers for Breakfast? Does the acquisition of Craft Breweries by big brewers make your craft beer better? and the confusing acquisition of Balast Point by the little known brewer in Chicago. Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 3 3 Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday Beer Tasting full 0f7af006-93b2-4919-b86c-038cf63006f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d81c5547 Just a lot of silliness, good times and tasting holiday beers, we noodle over what beer pairs best with the Duke of Hazzard and Mike Tyson talks about his Christmas Wreath.

]]> Just a lot of silliness, good times and tasting holiday beers, we noodle over what beer pairs best with the Duke of Hazzard and Mike Tyson talks about his Christmas Wreath.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 4476 In this episode we taste 8 holiday beers to giver our opinion. They include Columbus Brewing Citra Noel, Breckenridge Christmas Ale, Tafts Santa's Bribe Christmas Cookie Ale, Shiner Holiday Cheer, Sam Adams Winter Lager, Troegs Mad Elf, Platform Barrel Aged Esther and Southern Tier 2XMAS Spiced Double Ale. We also talk Dukes of Hazzard and Mike Tyson makes and appearance. In this episode we taste 8 holiday beers to giver our opinion. They include Columbus Brewing Citra Noel, Breckenridge Christmas Ale, Tafts Santa's Bribe Christmas Cookie Ale, Shiner Holiday Cheer, Sam Adams Winter Lager, Troegs Mad Elf, Platform Barrel A Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 2 2 Pablo's Havana Cafe full d4676cfd-3631-469d-a1b6-b5d1b7f054e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccb95738 Pablo talks about winning the lottery to leave Cuba at 6 years old, growing up on the Jersey Shore, working in New York City and coming to Powell Ohio for his wife.  He talks about the delicious food he makes and all the time, energy and love that goes into each and every recipe.  Pablo is a facinating man and he shares so much of himself on this podcast and through his food.  Such a fun time with him, I hope you enjoy!

]]> Pablo talks about winning the lottery to leave Cuba at 6 years old, growing up on the Jersey Shore, working in New York City and coming to Powell Ohio for his wife.  He talks about the delicious food he makes and all the time, energy and love that goes into each and every recipe.  Pablo is a facinating man and he shares so much of himself on this podcast and through his food.  Such a fun time with him, I hope you enjoy!

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 2412 This week we visit Pablo's Havana Cafe' for some of the best Cuban food I have ever had! We get to know Pablo,with the story of leaving Cuba as a boy all the way to ending up in Powell, Ohio and taking a chance on opening a restaurant. This week we visit Pablo's Havana Cafe' for some of the best Cuban food I have ever had! We get to know Pablo,with the story of leaving Cuba as a boy all the way to ending up in Powell, Ohio and taking a chance on opening a restaurant. Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No 1 1 Ep. 1 - Behind the Scenes with Olentangy River Brewing Company full df0eb5cb-8e12-4f6b-a17e-9e1bcca655e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b9fc0e0 We learn how the concept was born, where the name came from.  We also learn about a talented Brew Master named Enrique Iglesias, how they pulled this all together and became successful without being too serious and having a lot of fun along the way. We share a few beers and tell a  few stories so come along for the ride.  *Please Note at the end of the podcast there is some popping and hissing we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to fix this issue for the next episode.

]]> We learn how the concept was born, where the name came from.  We also learn about a talented Brew Master named Enrique Iglesias, how they pulled this all together and became successful without being too serious and having a lot of fun along the way. We share a few beers and tell a  few stories so come along for the ride.  *Please Note at the end of the podcast there is some popping and hissing we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to fix this issue for the next episode.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 2380 We sit down with the co-owner and founder of Olentangy River Brewing Company to learn about the Lewis Center Craft Beer Scene and how they jumped in successfully. *Please Note at the end of the podcast there is some popping and hissing we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to fix this issue for the next episode. We sit down with the co-owner and founder of Olentangy River Brewing Company to learn about the Lewis Center Craft Beer Scene and how they jumped in successfully. *Please Note at the end of the podcast there is some popping and hissing we apologize for an Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No Introduction to Craft Beers and Cheat Meals with the Clydesdale CrossFitter trailer 01d267f0-0f83-4bb2-b6e6-2da501eabd6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29a8944 Just an introduction to the concept of this podcast, visiting and talking with people at local breweries, hole in the wall restaurants, food trucks and occasional round table discussions over some good craft beer.

]]> Just an introduction to the concept of this podcast, visiting and talking with people at local breweries, hole in the wall restaurants, food trucks and occasional round table discussions over some good craft beer.

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Scott Switzer Scott Switzer 199 Brief introduction to what this podcast will be all about. Brief introduction to what this podcast will be all about. Beer, Craft Beer, Food, Food Truck, Breweries No