In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins to explore the wholesome world of pub hobbies — from choirs to chess, knitting to Dungeons & Dragons.We chat to Ben Dudman from Brisbane Pub Chess, a community group blending board games and beers to reconnect people offline. Plus, they round up the best pub-based pastimes across Australia and test each other’s knowledge in a “Hobbies Edition” pub quiz.In This EpisodeThe origin story of Brisbane Pub Chess – how Ben turned casual games into community connection.Why breweries make the perfect “third spaces” for hobbies.Pub activities worth checking out: book clubs, D&D nights, drunken knitting groups, and pub choirs.The joy of sitting solo with a pint.Pub Quiz – Hobbies EditionTapped In (What’s On At Your Local)East Village (Darlinghurst, NSW) – Great happy hour, hearty $15 lunches, and a newly refreshed menu. @eastvillagehotel_ Spring Lake Hotel (Springfield Lakes, QLD) – Family Sundays, kids eat free, petting zoo, live music. @springlakehotel The Gov (Adelaide, SA) – Ukulele Choir & front bar jam nights. @lovethegov Fortress (Sydney/Melbourne) – Dungeons & Dragons, gaming tavern vibes. @fortresssydney / @fortressmelb Bar Oussou (Brunswick, VIC) – Spoken-word poetry and open mic nights. @baroussou Future Magic Brewing (Brisbane, QLD) – Home base for Brisbane Pub Chess meetups. @futuremagicbrewingco Flat Lizard Brewing (Stafford, QLD) – Hosting the next northside chess meetup. @flatlizardbrewing Island State Brewing (TAS) – Run-to-the-pub events and craft beer culture. @islandstatebrewing Yulli’s Brews (Alexandria, NSW) – Beer run stopover with Fat Cat Content crew. @yullisbrewsThe BeersSeventh Day XPA – Brookvale, NSW (@7daybrewery)Chapters (Auto-Generated)00:00 – Welcome to Chat on Tap 02:35 – Naming the Listener Community (Scooneys vs Chatty Tappys) 03:17 – Tapped In: Pub Picks Across Australia 06:10 – Pub Hobbies List: From Choirs to Knitting Nights 15:15 – Interview: Ben from Brisbane Pub Chess 33:02 – Creating Community Over a Board Game 41:00 – Finding Third Spaces & Why Hobbies Matter 42:55 – Pub Quiz: Hobbies Edition 45:40 – Monopoly Pieces & Darts Glory 47:00 – Closing Cheers & Next Round📍 Recorded at: Pyrmont Point Hotel – Sydney, NSW 🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingofficial | oasisbrewing.com.auSpecial guest: Ben from Brisbane Pub Chess – @brisbanepubchessEpisode produced by: WHEN StudiosFollow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontapEmail: [email protected]: David A. Lennon – @davidalennonWebsite: chatontap.com

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