Moynagh's Tavern Barback's Podcast
Moynagh's Tavern Barback's Podcast
Moynagh's
Join Massholes Zach, Q, Large and John as they discuss Mass Lottery strategy, Moynagh's Mail and other current issues with their special weekly guest. Keep in mind, they may have been drinking because this podcast is produced and recorded at the oldest Tavern in Worcester, Massachusetts during business hours. That's why John occasionally disappears. Because somebody has to work around here. This podcast is so Worcester it hurts. Send Moynagh's Mail questions, comments and sick fan mail to [email protected]
Episode 38(again!): Working Our Way Through The Haze Of The Massachusetts Cannabis Industry With Gary Baldyga
Despite being an almost 2 billion dollar industry the cannabis business in Massachusetts is unfairly taxed and regulated. Now there's an effort from out of state agents to repeal legalization. Gary Baldyga runs Cannabis Of Worcester and Webster Lake Cannabis. Two of the few truly local dispensaries in the state. The Boys ask him about the ins and outs of the biz as well as his thoughts on the question 8 repeal efforts. The boys also talk about the mystery of Frenet and death penalty last meals. And Q still doesn't talk into the mic.
Aug 10
1 hr 14 min
Episode 37: The George Street Bike Challenge And The Story Of Major Taylor
The boys are joined and schooled by the organizers of the George Street Bike Challenge. Seth Popinchalk, Bryon Sweeney and Dale Wickenheiser talk about how Worcester's own World Champion cyclist, Major Taylor inspired the challenge and what it atkes to climb the steepest city street in downtown on a Bicycle. They also touch on how much cycling technology has changed since Taylor's time, how the city is doing with bike lanes and should cyclists have to get a license and pay excise tax. They also discuss non-cycling subjects like vaping, cannabis conspiracy theories and paying out your ass for drinks in Boston.
Jul 21
1 hr 8 min
Episode 36: The College Of The Holy Cross Vs. The Woo Rats
After an article in the Holy Cross student newspaper acknowledged in an article that some of the student body referred to Worcester residents as "Woo Rats" the boys at Moynagh's wanted to get to the bottom of this derogatory comment. The author of that article, Bryce Maloney, is a Worcester resident and stood up for the city and criticized the classist culture on campus. He talks to the boys about solutions to this disconnect between the college and it's host city. The boys also talk about the World Cup, our Scottish visitors and a slur the Mexican Team fans got in trouble for using.
Jul 1
46 min
Episode 35: Barbed Wire is OK, But No Glass Or Food. Inside The World Of Beyond Wrestling With Drew Cordeiro
All the action you see on big time television wrestling all started somewhere. Usually it was someone's backyard of a local VFW Hall. Drew Cordeiro runs the Independent Beyond Wrestling League and he has seen it all. He pulls back the curtain for the boys and gets into the real nitty gritty in and out of the ring. You can catch Beyond Wrestling: Wrestling Open every Thursday night(even holidays) at The White Eagle in Worcester, Mass.
Jun 16
44 min
Episode 38: Shaun Connolly Returns To Talk About Wieners And Safaris
Worcester comedian Shaun Connolly is the first return guest for the podcast(everybody else said they'd never come back) This time he's here to talk about The 15th Worcester Hot Dog Safari on August 15. This event has become part of the city's identity and supports the Worcester County Foodbank every year. It's become such a powerhouse event that it has sprouted up in a few other cities! Connoly gives the boys all the details and talks about the Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest on June 20 at Ralph's Rock Diner and that time he downed 14 hot dogs dressed as the Pope!
Jun 2
55 min
Episode 37: Gregg-O From Worcester Rugby Tells Us About His International Adventures And Gets Us Beefed
Greg Whelan from the Worcester Men's Rugby Club gets us all hopped up on red meat and then tells of his adventures in the Worldwide Rugby scene. There are crazy Welshman, Italians and South Africans. Incorrect uses of toothbrushes and sleeping in convenience store isles. He also played in the Mecca of Rugby, New Zealand and met some of the sports biggest stars. Pretty good for a kid from Worcester.
May 19
51 min
Episode 50: Ben Roesch From Murder Hill Brewery
It's no surprise that the boys at Moynagh's know their way around a beer. But when it comes to making the magic elixir they leave it up to the experts like Ben Roesch. Ben started brewing at home which led to a couple of brewery jobs and eventually founding Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, Mass. The brewery's beers came to be identified as one of the many great things that the city is known for. He eventually left Wormtown to start Murder Hill Brewery in Whitinsville, Mass. A much smaller operation and that's the way he likes it. He gives the boys a clinic on what it takes to brew a great beer, where the name comes from and what he loves about brewing.
Apr 13
1 hr 2 min
Episode 34: Vaping Rats, Cocaine Sharks And Your First Porn
This episode tackles some tough questions: Is it ok to watch porn at a drive in with a car full of guys? How can you tell when a shark does cocaine? How is Zach still alive? How long does your hearing last after you are decapitated? Don't worry. The guys have answers.
Mar 30
58 min
Episode 99: Life As A Junior Railer Hockey Player With Nate Vault
Nate Vault has a dream of playing professional Hockey. But there are about 30 million other guys with the same dream. Like all the others he has to put in the work, pay his dues and literally slug it out the get to his goal. Nate is in his last season as a Junior Worcester Railer and lives with 30 other teammates in a house that probably smells like ass and hockey pads. He sits with the boys to talk about battling for position, his plan B and what music gets the girls to shake their asses. Also, Large professes his love of the Winter Olympics, Zack compares himself to n Olympian, John maps out his plan for the Porno Olympics, and Mike thinks getting Q to talk into the mic should be an Olympic event. Message us on our Instagram and Facebook pages For Moynagh's Mail.
Mar 4
52 min
Episode 42: Helping People Get Back On Their Feet With Ron Waddell
Ron Waddell is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies. Legendary Legacies (LL) was founded by Ron due to the need he identified in his hometown of Worcester, MA based on years of service in the community. LL offers young men ages 17-24 the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become productive citizens and maximize their God given potential by providing positive male adult role models through programming efforts. Ron talks to the guys about his difficult early life and the path that brought him to Worcester to help people. Zack also has a heartwarming father/daughter version of "Zack Get's Fucked Up" and another edition of "Q The Movie"
Feb 19
1 hr 35 min
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