Our first episode from the brand new Ludlam Island Brewery located in Woodbine, NJ, at the former Mouse Trap Bowling Alley Site. Tom and Vic are joined by South Jersey Beer Scene founder John Couchoud as we talk to the always great Billy Topley from his new location. Talkin' Beer, Food, and the details on the new amazing location for one of the bes…

Meyers Brewing Company opened in 2021 in the Fishtown area of Philly and in a few short years has become part of the fabric of the trendy neighborhood. Owner Mike Meyers aims to bring the same sense of fun and community to the Jersey Shore with the soon to open Meyers Lighthouse Brewery and Mini Golf in Ocean View. Vic, Richard, and Tom took the tr…

A podcast 3 years in the making! Vic finally gets Jeff from Heavy Reel Brewing Companyand Zach from Gusto Brewing Companydown in the basement. Head brewers Greg and Dan join the group along with Tom and Richard. We talk about the history and growth of both breweries, some of their newest beers, perfect pours and what happens when a beer doesn’t com…

Just A Test!!

We took the show on the road and hung out with Jon Henderson at the Good Time Tricycle Productions HQ to talk about the the history, evolution, and the upcoming Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival coming up on April 12th and 13th at the Atlantic City Convention Center.John Couchoud

Vic and James talk with Denny and Patty from NJ Beer Partners who have visited 533 breweries in 37 states and 11 countries! They didn't talk about all of the beers and the breweries, but they really tried! Fun conversation, enjoy!

Happy New Year and welcome to our first show of 2024. We have something a little different on tap for the new year. Manafirkin hosted a Singer/Songwriter showcase last month and Vic had the opportunity to interview several of the musicians before the show as well Todd Hunt, co owner of the brewery. So instead of hearing about yeast and mash tuns, y…

Pinelands Brewing Co is one of the OG craft breweries in Ocean County, brewing great beer for almost 10 years. Vic, Richard/James and Tom are joined by PBC partners Mike Broderson and Robert Shay. As always the podcast road features a lot of detours as we discuss the Jersey Devil, Black Garlic Beer and the illustrious history of the brewery. Thanks…

Vic and Richard venture out of the basement and are joined by Tom as they visit Jason Campbell at Slack Tide Brewing Company’s new location. The crew is also joined by legendary beer writer, Mark Haynie and Slack Tide Social Media Coordinator Rachel Sill. The conversation runs the gamut, as they discuss GABF in Denver (Vic met his brew hero, Sam Ca…

Vic and Richard are back in the basement, joined by Alexis as they host Donn, Lisa and Brandon from Manafirkin Brewing Company. It's always a wild 'firkin ride when this crew comes on the show, as we talk about the brewery expansion, canning, distribution and, of course, try some delicious Manfirkin beers. Manafirkin is a featured brewery at the Ma…

We're BAAAACK! Vic and Richard were joined by SJBS OG Tom at Mudhen Brewing in Wildwood. The boys had a great time talking with Tony, Mary Pat and Brian, about the history of Mudhen, the beer community in Cape May County. Of course we got to taste some delicious Mudhen beer into a barrel aged version of the award winning Wee Heavy Wilson. Stay tune…

In this episode, Host Nancy Kowalik talks with John Belanger, Wine Maker at Coda Rossa Winery and Mike Feiser, Tasting Manager at Coda Rossa Winery. The winery is named after the Italian word "coda rossa", which means "red tail," because of the red-tailed hawks that live near the farm. You can visit the beautiful vineyard and enjoy an afternoon of …

In this episode, We were introduced to the Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard and its owners, Michelle and Angelo Tantaros. Host Nancy Kowalik talks with Angelo Tantaros about their delicious tasting wines and how they come to the US and pursue their American dream. The Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard is an Italian & Greek, family-owned winery owned by An…

In this episode, We highlight The Cake Boutique and its owner Alexandra Benas. The Cake Boutique is a female-owned and operated local business in the heart of Mullica Hill, NJ! They are a custom bakery that makes desserts from scratch from the highest quality ingredients, and they serve customers from the whole tristate area and shore towns. They h…

In this episode, Host Nancy Kowalik talks with George Murphy, Owner of the Time Fine Mens Shop. The Time Fine Mens Shop offers a great selection of watches from great brands and they specialize in men's accessories and grooming goods. They also have a great selection of Crystal barware and high-end leather goods. Story Notes: Time's Products Growin…

In this episode, let's hear it from the owner of Serendipity XIX, Genny Gramaglia on the growth and success of her store. Serendipity XIX and Serendipity XIX Too are both brick & mortar stores conveniently located adjacent to each other at 19 South Main Street in the Historical District of Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Story Notes: Building Relationshi…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent podcast, Host Nancy Kowalik interviewed Marvin Bowe, Owner of Swedesboro Brewing Company. This interview highlights the Swedesboro Brewing company and how it brings people and the community together. They also talk about the things that are special, unique and new about South Jersey. S…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent, Host Nancy Kowalik interviewed Mike Van Brill, Alex Esposito, and Jared Kowalik, Brand new agents at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty- Nancy Kowalik Group. Mike, Alex, and Jared share what they are excited about, what motivates them, and their expectations of being BRAND New agents. N…

In this episode of the South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent podcast, Host Nancy Kowalik talks with Anthony Romeo, Owner/Chef Of Naples Pizzeria and Restaurant in Mullica Hill. Nancy and Romeo talk about the growth challenges and what this community means to his family and their town! Naples Pizzeria and Restaurant is a staple in the center …

Join hosts Vic and Richard as they chat with Tara Nurin, author of the best-selling A Woman's Place is in The Brewhouse, A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEO's. ABOUT SOUTH JERSEY BEER SCENE Beer lovers throughout the southern New Jersey and greater-Philadelphia region turn to SJBeerScene.com for timely and relevant informat…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent, Nancy Kowalik talks with Kathy McEvoy, Client Care Coordinator at Nancy Kowalik Real Estate Group. Nancy and Kathy discuss the behind-the-scenes in Real Estate. Also, they highlight how they do things differently in terms of the client care service and share how they give agents appoi…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent, Nancy Kowalik talks with George Weatherstone, Director of Recruitment & Training at Nancy Kowalik Real Estate Group. George has 25+ years of success in the direct to consumer and business industries. He is known for building effective customer care and professional sales & service tea…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent, Nancy Kowalik talks with Karen Casey, Broker Of Record from Your Home Sold Guaranteed-Nancy Kowalik Group. Karen and Nancy discuss why their group is better, and why 2 brokerages serve 100% of the people. Story Notes: Karen Casey’s Background Broker of Record Buy and Selling Propertie…

Vic and Richard are once again joined by Alexis as they visit Kris Lewis of Oyster Creek Brewing in Waretown. The conversation ranges from their upcoming 4th anniversary to maltsters, nuclear fission, and Emmy awards. And there is beer! Thanks for tuning in! ABOUT SOUTH JERSEY BEER SCENE Beer lovers throughout the southern New Jersey and greater-Ph…

Vic and Richard are back in the basement along with guest co-host Alexis of Alexis Drinks hosting the men of Manafirkin Brewing Company in Manahawkin, and semi-permanent guest Ian Barlet of Battle River Brewing in Toms River. Conversations go from Braggot to Bourbon and they also discuss Manafirkin's new Brewhouse expansion. All of this and a littl…

In this episode of South Jersey's Main Street Real Estate Agent, Nancy Kowalik talks with Anna Voltaggio and Trish Applegate, Realtor Associates at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty-Nancy Kowalik Group. They discuss the misconceptions in the real estate industry, training of new agents, learning in real estate school and perceptions of the realtors …

We are back! After a long break due to a little old thing called Covid-19, we dusted off the microphones, found Richard, and invited some guests to come over and reminisce about the biggest beer event on the East Coast, The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival. Richard and Vic are joined by esteemed beer royalty Alexis Degan, host of Alexis Drinks…

In this episode of South Jersey’s Main Street Real Estate Agent Podcast, Nancy Kowalik talks about the real estate industry, industry practices and the relationship behind real estate agencies. Explore what’s important in main street South Jersey and it’s world community. Nancy, is one of South Jersey’s top real estate brokers and has repeatedly be…

As I start to figure out what I wnat to talk about each week. A conversation with Linda and John gave me a little more focus. The 3 words that help me stay true to my path are Self-Awareness, Commitment, and Believe. This was a little bit of the beginning of me driving deeper into these topics, especially Commitment.…

This is just the beginning of a long conversation about 2021 goals. My successes and failures related to those goals and the consistency needed to achieve those goals.

Talked about my lack of 2020 plan and the impact of me this year. 20 weeks until my 50th...starting to put together my 2021 plan

I haven't recorded anything since August so I was wanting to record things for a few weeks. There was a lot of rambling....maybe I should record more frequently...and minimize the ramble...enjoy

Vic and Richard are back out for our first episode since the Covid-19 Pandemic hit for a socially distanced episode at Battle River Brewing in Toms River, NJ. Thanks to our show Sponsors Eastern Homebrew and Art Gallery Tattoo! The South Jersey Beer Scene Homebrew Harvest Competition is underway! For rules and entry forms visit us at South Jersey B…

Its been a while but I think I'm going to record on this pkdcast for a while. Hope you all are doing well?

Vic is without his BFF Richard, but our Clark Sweeney stepped in to chat with Rob Zarko of Ship Bottom Brewery and award-winning homebrewer Gary Paxton The gang goes over some drinking tips for the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, pickles and chickens, and what's happening at Ship Bottom Brewery. This episode was taped prior to the social distancing gu…

John Couchoud

John Couchoud

John Couchoud

Sean Galie of Lower Forge Brewer stops by the basement to talk to Vic and Richard. Sean is also one of the voices of the Independent Craft Brewers of NJ, a group comprised of brewers and industry partners looking to help affect change in the current laws that govern craft beer. Craft Brewers of NJ Visit SJBeerScene.com for all of the latest news, g…

Mike Kivowitz of New Jersey Craft Beer joins Richard and Vic in the basement for a really fun episode of Vic's Basement Brewcast. Mike has created one of the best craft beer clubs in all of the US and is one of the best ambassadors for Craft Beer in the region. They drink some beers, talk about the growth of NJ Craft Beer, Ben Folds, The Count Basi…

South Jersey Beer Scene Presents Vic's Basement Brewcast featuring Backward Flag Brewing Company of Forked River, NJ Owner Torie Fisher and Head Brewer Melinda Gulsever stopped by the basement bar and talked to Vic and Richard about all things Backward Flag, a fantastic Veteran and Woman Owned brewery. They share a few beers including Lunch Box fro…

We had a blast with Alexi and Nick from Core3 Brewery in Clayton, NJ. John, Tom, Vic, and James visit with Owner Alexi Skriapis and Head Brewer Nick Mcmillen at their beautiful new brewery and Tasting Room. Witch-Craft is coming! Don't miss one of the years best events on 10/19/19-A Mystical Encounter with Broos and Spirits at Lake Lenape Park in M…

The Battle of The Brews is on with our host Kyle Veale Executive Director of Landmark Americana and our contenders Tuckahoe Brewing Company, Axe & Arrow Brewery, Three 3's Brewing, and Eight & Sand Beer Company! See who's beer reigns supreme as we talk about the upcoming Glassboro Beer Festival happening on 9/28/19 in Downtown Glassboro featuring 4…

Vic and Richard are joined in the basement by our own Clark Sweeney, author and foodie John Howard Fusco and Alan Gardner of Oliveri and Sons. We talk with Alan about Oliveri’s 100 year old history in the baking business and their new foray into brewery supply. John talks about his book “A Culinary History of Cape May” , the Philly food scene and, …

Vic and Richard camp out in the basement with a bunch of A List guests including Steve Wilson and Sean Karge from the Cape May Brewers Guild, Ian Barlet of Battle River Brewing, and Kris Lewis of Oyster Creek Brewing! Make sure to get your tickets to the Summer Swelter Craft Beer Festival in Pitman, NJ featuring 50 great NJ breweries! Tickets and i…

When you think of Craft Beer in our region, one of the first people that comes to mind is Al Gattullo, host of Al Gattullo's Craft Beer Cast taped live in New York City on AM 970 The Answer. Al is also the Newscaster, Sportscaster, and Technical Engineer of the Joe Piscopo Show heard mornings from 6A-10A and one of the biggest supporters of Craft B…

Jason and Tadhg Campbell of Slack Tide Brewing Company in join us for this episode taped at the brewery in Clermont, NJ. Coming off the heels of a 2018 GABF Medal, these guys have continued to grow and have become one of the "it" breweries in the region. We get their take on the Dogfish/Sam Adams merger and take a deep dive into all things Slack Ti…

Our pals from Manafirkin Brewing Co stopped by Vic's Basement to record a podcast on the eve of their 2nd Anniversary which is happening on 5/18/19! Donn and Todd are fresh off winning a medal at the AC Beer & Music Festival for Wake The Firk Up and are killing it with their 20 Taps in Manahawkin! They will be having 2 great Laird's Barrel-Aged bee…

We stop by Gusto Brewing Company and talk to our Owner Zack Pashley and Head Brewer Dan Petela. Vicki Clark, President of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, also stopped by to talk about the economic impact of Craft Beer to the area. Stop by South Jersey Beer Scene on the web at www.sjbeerscene.com to get all of the latest beer news in the re…