Episode 94 (July 26, 2022): Brendan O’Donnell, CEO of Newport Craft & Audrain Hospitality Group

BEERS & BUSINESS (7:38) It’s been over a year since an all-time guest, Brendan O’Donnell, joined the pod, so we took the trip to Newport to catch up!  Newport Craft is in the midst of one of the most exciting transformations in Rhode Island’s craft beer history. They plan to triple in size by adding a beer garden with views of the Pell Bridge, a parking lot with room for over 200 cars, and a large space for lawn games. Brendan discusses the transformations that are underway, how they’re maintaining - and growing - the brewery, and the game-changing benefits this will have for the beer industry in Rhode Island, New England, and beyond. We also discuss some of the recent additions to the Newport Craft & Audrain portfolio, and some of the spots you can see the Audrain portfolio around Rhode Island.

BALLS (presented by Manscaped): The MLB trade deadline is one of the most exciting times in sports, and it’s just days away! We discuss if the Red Sox should buy or sell, and if Rafael Devers or Xander Bogaerts will be in Boston in 2023.  We also break down the Yankees’ needs to become the championship team that they long to be.  Of course, there’s also Juan Soto.  Will the phenom they call Childish Bambino head to another team this week?  We finish with the recent news around the Celtics’ wild trade offer to bring Kevin Durant to Boston.

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