We lean hard into podcaster stereotypes in this episode by having three guys sit around microphones talking about beer. Our guest is Alex Buckley, an award-winning Western New York homebrewer who is working to start up a new commercial brewery,

Lynn and Greg Engle of the Buffalo Dortmund Sister City Committee

Sep 2nd, 2022 28m 25s

Buffalo, New York, USA and Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany have been sister cities for more than 40 years. Lynn and Greg Engle each traveled to Dortmund as teens and now serve on the Buffalo Dortmund Sister City Committee. They share

Tea with Katie Wade

Apr 9th, 2022 44m 28s

Katie Wade of Thyme for Tea Herbal Apothecary joined The Enthusiasts Guild to talk about making tea, the perfect brew, and blends inspired by Tarot cards. Katie's online shop is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Thyme4TeaApothecary and you can find

Watches with Brian Dorchak

Mar 21st, 2022 1h 7m

Watch collector and tinkerer Brian Dorchak visits to share his love of timepieces. Nicholas Barcomb joins the episode as guest interviewer.We talk about movements, complications, automatic self-winding and the first watch on the Moon. Nick tri

”His Girl Friday” with Rhiannon Browning

Mar 12th, 2022 41m 32s

We dive into journalism, humor and more with Rhiannon Browning. The 1940 film His Girl Friday stars Rosalind Russell and Cary Grant as a divorced reporter and editor whose dialogue is as bright as their ethics are shady. We talk about some of o

Batman: The Animated Series with Dan Kaufman

Jan 12th, 2022 1h 8m

Dan Kaufman joins us to talk about "Batman: The Animated Series," with special attention to "Beware the Gray Ghost," "Almost Got 'im" and the amazing performances of Kevin Conroy.We also visit Dan's background in art, his interest in comics an

Pop Culture Discoveries of 2021

Dec 23rd, 2021 37m 48s

We wrap up the year by sharing some of our favorite pop culture discoveries.Here are links to shows, music and sites we mentioned this episode:Buffalo & Erie County Public Library: https://www.buffalolib.org/New York Public Library: https://

Art Conservation and Restoration with Claire Martin

Jan 12th, 2021 42m 18s

Claire Martin studied art history and conservation at the University of Delaware, apprenticed with Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan Thomas Pafk, and furthered her education at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in the U.K.In this ep

Enthusiastic for 2021

Dec 29th, 2020 32m 26s

The New Year is almost here! We asked listeners and past guests to tell us what they are enthusiastic about for 2021. We also share our own plans and hopes for the future.

The Holiday Special

Dec 15th, 2020 50m 41s

We decided to get into the holiday spirit by drafting movie and TV seasonal favorites. Guests Heather Scheer and Olivia Lawrence joined our hosts for three rounds, picking favorite specials and matching them with a snack or beverage.1. It’s A

Nick Gunner: Rock Climber

Dec 1st, 2020 37m 58s

Nick Gunner had his first taste of rock climbing about six years ago and was immediately obsessed. He spoke to us about learning in Western New York and climbing in Colorado. Nick shared his thoughts on the attractions of rock climbing, the thi

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Superfan Dan Tracz

Nov 17th, 2020 43m 43s

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!Turtle Power has changed Dan Tracz in many ways. He shared his appreciation for the first cartoon series with his dad in the late 1980s. Now, he and his daughter bond over the Turtles too. Dan spoke with us about T

Libby Loves To Cook

Nov 3rd, 2020 33m 1s

Libby Maeder loves to cook! She shares this love by preparing dishes for friends and family, as well as posting on her Facebook page "Libby Loves to Cook - The Sensibly Shod Commoner." Libby made each recipe in Ina Garten's "Cooking for Jeffre

Your Brain on Hops: Beer and Camaraderie

Oct 20th, 2020 34m 30s

Your Brain on Hops cohosts Dan Kaufman and Alex Buckley join Fletcher C. Finch of The Enthusiasts Guild for a special crossover episode. Our topic is beer and camaraderie. We talk about becoming friends at Aurora Brew Works and discovering favo

Bonus

Bonus Episode: Exit from the Theater

Oct 13th, 2020 20m 1s

Dr. Louisa Smieska talks about using x-ray fluorescence to discover what was hiding beneath the surface of a 19th century painting. Exit from the Theater is in the collection of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The painting has long been at

Louisa Smieska: At the Intersection of Art and Science

Oct 6th, 2020 29m 4s

Dr. Louisa Smieska is a scientist who uses x-rays from an underground particle accelerator to discover the secrets hidden within works of art. Louisa tells us about her work at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), joining her lov

Joe Cavaretta: Musician and Songwriter

Sep 22nd, 2020 28m 59s

Joe Cavaretta is a musician who has created and performed songs in a variety of styles. He's recorded under his own name and as Murphy Bed and Snowbelt in Buffalo, New York. He was also part of the band Northern Spy in Akron, Ohio. Joe spoke wi

Thomas Pafk: Designer and Artisan

Sep 4th, 2020 44m 56s

Thomas Pafk is a Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan specializing in design and furniture making. Tom welcomed Fletcher C. Finch and Adam Zaremski to his workshop in East Aurora, New York. We talked about his career path, work philosophy and Ar

The Mandalorian and the Child

Aug 5th, 2020 29m 27s

The Mandalorian's soundtrack shaped our appreciation of the new Star Wars series. Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch talk about Ludwig Göransson's music. We also discuss Mando and his relationship with the child (AKA Baby Yoda). Our awesome e

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Jul 29th, 2020 43m 11s

Boldly go... on an exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation. First-time guest Chris Krowka joins Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch to talk about favorite themes, episodes and characters, especially Captain Picard.

Buffy and Band Candy

Jul 22nd, 2020 25m 40s

Adults are acting immature and there's trouble brewing in "Band Candy." Olivia Lawrence joins Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch to talk about her favorite episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 3, episode 6). We share our appreciation of

Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists

Jul 15th, 2020 28m 1s

Mary Cassatt defied expectations, first by becoming an artist and again through her techniques and chosen subjects. Rachael Morlock shares her enthusiasm for Cassatt’s work. Rachael also tells host Fletcher C. Finch how excited she was to write

The Hitchhiker's Guide and the Joys of Rereading

Jul 8th, 2020 29m 35s

Grab your towel and join Adam and Fletcher for an exploration of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We focus on the first book of the five or six volume trilogy, and recall favorite jokes and characters. We also ask ourselves if we're an Art

National Parks and the Wow Factor

Jul 1st, 2020 26m 6s

Acadia, Yellowstone and other national parks showcase the natural beauty of the United States. Fletcher and Adam share favorite memories of national parks and inspirational experiences. We end with a talk about some fun souvenirs and important

Pop Culture as a Parent and Shared Fandom

Jun 24th, 2020 23m 20s

How do new parents consume pop culture? Kristy returns to compare notes with Adam. Fletcher remembers family reading time. We talk about comfort TV, favorite podcasts and the things we want to share with the next generation.