Barfly Confessional

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Great conversations with random people, set in the bar of a great old Pub. Topics go sideways, humor can take over, and things will get out of hand!

J. Ben Ley


    • Oct 9, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Episode#16- The Great USA Presidential Race Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2016 75:24


    Sitting down at SOMA downtown grill in Phillipsburg, NJ to talk about the reviled USA Presidential race.

    Episode#15- A Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2015 58:13


    Just in time for your Christmas festivities, we offer up this Charles Dickens Holiday classic "A Christmas Carol," as portayed the amazing Bleecker St. Players.

    Episode#14- Doylestown Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2015 59:24


    Chris Poh of The American Public House Review sits in as guest host for this in depth discussion with the Doylestown Brewing Company about the history of and current trends in quality craft brewing.

    Episode#13- Tracy DiTolla- ARTIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2015 61:01


    An interview with the Iconoclastic, working artist and College Professor.

    Episode#12- Dr Anna Massimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2015 80:27


    A conversation with Dr. Anna Massimo, who grew up in Soviet Russia controlled Bulgaria, and became part of the last generation to pass through the iron curtain for a life in the west.

    Episode#11- Fanfare for the Uncommon Poet (Revised)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2015 76:17


    A great conversation with American Poet, BJ Ward,  a true "Everyman's Poet."

    Episode#10- Bigfoot & the Legend of Stay at Home Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2015 68:58


    Serving as a Part two of my latest chat with the American Public House Review Guys that started in Episode#10, this Episode proves that you can mix conspiracy theory, legends, and re-defined social conventions into a night of interesting conversation while adding a touch of introspection for good measure.

    Episode#9- UFOs & Better Living through Paranoia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2015 60:22


    The history of UFOs goes back to the beginning of recorded time. It's a narrative that seldom changes between languages, or cultures….. but always evokes equal parts skepticism and true belief.

    Episode#8- Pub Talk at Delahantys- with The American Public House Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2015 59:59


    Recorded at Delahanty's Tavern on the Square, this week we sit down with the creative minds behind The American Public House Review. It's a trip into the weeds with a rowdy group of true publicans that keep this host on his toes.

    Episode#7- Working for God- A Catholic Priest's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015 62:00


    What happens when the kid next door decides to become a priest? Find out, as we talk to Catholic priest, Fr. Claude Stephenson about his journey into the priest hood, what life is really like as modern, Catholic clergy, and why the Yankees should never have torn down "the house that Ruth built."

    Episode#6- A St. Patrick's Day Hooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2015 50:46


    In celebration of the special day, We humbly offer this Musical episode to enjoy with your favorite Irish fare of the day, or ease you through your work day. Slainte`!

    Episode# 5- Paranormal Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2015 66:25


    One of the hottest topics in the past decade, with a bevy of shows, gracing multiple channels and platforms across all our devices, the paranormal has moved from hushed conversations to mainstream media attention. 

    Episode# 4- It's a Dog's Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2015 53:58


    The Barfly Confessional has gone to the dogs, as we spend an evening, talking with Pat Miller, co- owner of "Four Paws Playground," a game- changing Dog destination for Daycare, Training, and boarding, based in Northwestern New Jersey. 

    Episode#3- The Pump Trolley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2015 76:07


    A Conversation with and glimpse into the ever- creative world of Matthew Ellis, the Genius behind "The Pump Trolley" Artisian toy company. 

    Episode#2- NASA: A Meteorologist's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2015 51:53


    A conversation with former Lead Meteorologist for The Space Flight Meteorology Group at NASA, Karl Silverman.

    Episode#1- Therapy, Drugs, and Social Media for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 48:42


    Just in time for the holidays! The doors are finally open at the Old Sheepdog Pub. Charlotte is at the bar pulling pints, and I'm perched in my favorite spot. Stop in for an interesting conversation with therapist, Ilona "Missy" Giordano. It's cold outside, so come on in, and belly up...to The Barfly Confessfional!

    Show Promo 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2014 0:52


    information about the new show, format, and climate, with explaination on how to reach it on social media

    A Call to Arms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2014 0:55


    a welcome to the new show, and what it's all about, 

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