Don't Call it a Comeback

Sue Hatfield, vice chair of the Connecticut GOP and former attorney general candidate, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss her new role as the vice chair of the Connecticut GOP, her background as a high school and college basketball star — she also challenges Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont to a game of H-O-R-S-E — and much more.

Mike Johnson, Director of Government Affairs at Sullivan & LeShane, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide range of topics including his journey from the New York State Senate to the Connecticut State Capitol, his advice to up-and-coming lobbyists, his affinity for #33 Larry Bird, and much more.

Julie Nash, Milford’s economic development director, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss several topics including a new city specific craft beer tour, transit oriented development, things to do across the city this summer, and much more.

State Senator James Maroney — representing Milford, Orange, and West Haven — joins Broesder and and guest co-host Phil Pappas of the Connecticut Brewers Guild to discuss the craft beer boom in Milford and beyond, major accomplishments this legislative session, his passion for home brewing, and much more.

Corina Livanos, a co-owner and manager at the Livanos Restaurant Group, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss trends in the restaurant industry, what people are drinking and eating this summer, how she puts up with her husband Bob Chicoine (co-owner of Dockside Brewery), and much more.

Antonio Felipe, the youngest member of Connecticut’s House of Representatives, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss his experience this legislative session, what he enjoys most about representing his hometown in the General Assembly, casinos, tolls, his favorite movie, and more.

Phil Pappas, executive director of the Connecticut Brewers Guild, and Bob Chicoine of Dockside Brewery, join Broesder — sans Kleinhans — for a discussion on landmark pro-craft beer legislation that was signed into law, as well as a conversation about the future of the craft brewery industry in the Nutmeg State.

Kaitlyn Krasselt, a statewide political reporter with Hearst Media, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to recap Connecticut’s 2019 legislative session.

Loren Mahler, Owner of Dealy Mahler Strategies and an expert on cybersecurity issues, discusses her move from the nation’s capital to the Nutmeg State, the cybersecurity landscape, and much more.

Pam Staneski, executive director of the Milford Chamber of Commerce and former state representative, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss her transition to her new role, what’s happening this summer in Milford, and whether or not she misses having to drive to Hartford regularly when the General Assembly is in session.

Erik Coleman — former NFL star (New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions), and current CBS Sports Analyst — joins Broesder and Kleinhans, as well as guest co-host Bob Chicoine (Dockside Brewery), from the chefs room at Oceana in Manhattan to discuss a vast array of topics including a potential Bridgeport casino, the XFL, training with former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, playing against New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, favorite cigar (cubans), former New York Jets coach Herm Edwards’ social media policy, and more.

Sean Scanlon, a state representative from Branford and Guilford, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of issues including a public option for state residents, legalizing marijuana, tolls, and more.

Ben Blake, the Mayor of Milford, Connecticut, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of topics including his time as an alderman and as mayor, favorite craft beer, time at the University of Richmond and Quinnipiac University, favorite movie, and much more.

DeVaughn Ward, owner of Ward Law LLC, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a vast array of topics including the Hartford mayor’s race, the 2020 presidential, his private law practice, advice for younger folks who are looking to go into government or law, and much more.

Lennie Grimaldi — a political guru, author, and owner of widely read OnlyinBridgeport.com news site — joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss various topics including the special election in the 130th district, the upcoming mayor’s race in Bridgeport, casinos, marijuana, and more.

Chris Rosario, state representative for the 128th district, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of topics including a potential casino in the state’s largest city, legalizing marijuana, his favorite comic book, and much more.

Mark and Tess Szamatulski, the co-founders of Veracious Brewing Company, sit down with Broesder and Kleinhans at the brewery to discuss their journey navigating the local, state, and federal regulatory process, the present and future for the brewery, and more.

JP Sredzinski, a Republican state representative representing the 112th district (Monroe and Newtown), joins Broesder and Kleinhans at Veracious Brewing Company in Monroe to discuss his role as the ranking member for the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security Committee, his work as a public safety dispatch supervisor for the Town of Stratford, and more.

Sean O’Neill, co-founder of Milford, Connecticut-based Tribus Brewing Company, joins Broesder and Kleinhans -- as well as guest co-host Phil Pappas -- to discuss the young brewery and their success to date, what’s on tap at the brewery, what patrons can look forward to in the future, and more.

Phil Pappas, executive director of the Connecticut Brewers Guild, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss industry growth in Connecticut and beyond, what’s happening at the state capitol when it comes to craft beer legislation, and more.

Matt Franco, managing director at Axiom Investors, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide range of topics including craft brewery growth, his background as a St. John’s hall of fame football player, investment strategies, craft brewery market growth, and more.

Luch Scremin, the founder and head brewmaster at Engine 15 Brewing Company, joins Broesder and Kleinhans — as well as special guest co-host Troy Webb — to discuss his background as a brewery owner, brewer, commercial airline pilot, hunter, and more.

Dan Bagley, founder and co-owner of Village Marina in Milford, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to talk about the 72 brand new boat slips that are coming to the Housatonic River, the new brewpub and waterfront biergarten (Dockside Brewery) coming to the same location, and much more.

John Emra, President at AT&T, joins Broesder and Kleinhans at the Officer’s Club of Connecticut to discuss a number of topics including the race to 5G, his political and government affairs experience, many of the issues facing Connecticut’s telecommunications landscape, and much more.

Kaitlyn Krasselt, a statewide political reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media, joins Broesder and Kleinhans at Half Full Brewery in Stamford to discuss her experiences covering both local and state government, and her journey from the Gem State to the Nutmeg State.

Neil Vigdor, a political reporter for the Hartford Courant, chats with Broesder and Kleinhans about what’s happening at the state legislature and his path to becoming a top-notch journalist.

Kevin Fitzsimmons, a co-owner and General Manager for Eli’s Restaurant Group — who also serves as the membership director for the Connecticut Restaurant Association — chats with Broesder and Kleinhans about how bars and restaurants have changed, and are changing, statewide.

Josh Hughes, founder and executive director of the Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange (CARE), joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss his organization’s efforts to modernize alcohol laws in the Nutmeg State.

Bill Finch, executive director of The Discovery Museum and former Mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., joins Brett Broesder and John Kleinhans to discuss the state of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning and its importance to preparing tomorrow’s workforce for the jobs of tomorrow. He also discusses the state of our state and much, much more.

Tom Hanley, the bar manager at Eli’s in Orange, Connecticut, chats with Broesder and Kleinhans about trends that he’s seeing in food and spirits trends at the restaurant.

Bob Chicoine, co-owner of Dockside Brewery — a planned picturesque 4,200 square foot waterfront biergarten and brewpub in Milford, Connecticut — joins us to talk about on the same day he’s breaking ground.

Jerry Candido, a co-owner of Milford Point Brewing, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss the booming craft beer industry in Connecticut.