A month without beer? For three people who spend most of their time talking about pubs and craft beer, that was always going to be a challenge.

This week I'm joined by Dwayne from Build & Brew and Disco Dave as we reflect on taking on Dry July together as part of the Frothy Moco crew.

We chat about how our relationship with beer changed over the month, the hardest moments of giving up alcohol, the surprising quality of today's non alcoholic beers, and why sometimes it's never really about the beer, it's about what is happening around it.

Along the way we also dive into:

• How Dwayne got into homebrewing
• How Disco Dave became "Australia's Biggest Beer Fan"
• Dave's upcoming trip to Beervana
• The future of Frothy Moco and Movember
• The idea of brewing a charity beer

Whether you've completed Dry July, are curious about alcohol free beer, or simply enjoy a good conversation about pubs and community, this one's for you.

If you'd still like to support our Dry July fundraiser, the donation link is here:

https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/frothy-moe-co

🍺 Dwayne – @build_and_brew

🍺 Disco Dave - @discodavebeer

🍺 Frothy Moe Co Page - @frothymoeco

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It is Dry July this month on Chat on Tap, we're putting the drinks aside for a cause that's become one of Australia's great fundraising success stories.

Adam Spencer is one of Australia's best known broadcasters, mathematicians, authors and comedians. But for nearly two decades, he's also been one of the driving forces behind Dry July.

What started with one text message has now helped raise more than $100 million for people affected by cancer.

Adam joins us to tell the story of how Dry July almost never happened, and why taking just one month off alcohol has become much bigger than simply giving up a drink.

In this episode:

• 📱 The text message that accidentally created Dry July
• 💰 How a $3,000 fundraising goal became a $100 million movement
• 🍺 What a month without alcohol teaches you about your relationship with drinking
• 🧠 Why rituals can be harder to break than the alcohol itself
• 🤖 Adam's thoughts on AI, education and the future of learning
• 🔢 Mind-blowing maths facts that'll completely change your perspective
• 🦢 A passionate detour into the Sydney Swans and why the club is so special

Along the way we discuss the famous "Golden Ticket", why Dry July has stood the test of time, and how a simple idea from three mates has gone on to support cancer patients and their families right around Australia.

Whether you're taking part in Dry July yourself, curious about your own drinking habits, or just enjoy a great conversation, this is one you won't want to miss.

Pubs. Pints. People.

🍺 Support Our Dry July Team

This year I'm taking on Dry July alongside The Frothy Moe Co, raising money for Australians affected by cancer.

If you'd like to support the cause, you can donate here:

https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/frothy-moe-co

Every dollar helps fund practical services that make life a little easier for cancer patients and their families—from transport and accommodation to better hospital facilities and wellbeing programs.

🍺 About Adam Spencer

Adam Spencer is an Australian broadcaster, comedian, author and one of the country's best-known communicators of mathematics and science. After spending years on Triple J and ABC Radio, Adam now speaks around the world on technology, artificial intelligence, space, mathematics and innovation.

He's also been an ambassador and passionate advocate for Dry July since its earliest days, helping grow the campaign into one of Australia's most successful annual fundraisers.

Follow Adam Spencer

🌐 Website: https://adamspencer.com.au
📰 Nerd News (Substack): https://adambspencer.substack.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamspencerofficial
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamspencerofficial
🐦 X: https://x.com/adambspencer

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Last week, Tim Allan from The Local explained why country pubs matter.

This week, he tells the stories that prove it.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Tim takes us across Australia through some of the most memorable pubs, characters and moments he's encountered while documenting regional pub culture.

We visit Birdsville, Betoota and Marble Bar, meet legendary locals, and hear stories that range from heartwarming to completely unbelievable.

In this episode:

• Tiny outback towns that explode to thousands of visitors for race weekends
• Pubs brought back to life after decades sitting empty
• Legendary regulars with their own seats at the bar
• A red-bellied black snake hiding in a pool table
• One unforgettable royal souvenir story involving Queen Elizabeth II
• The characters that make Australian pubs unlike anywhere else in the world

There are tales involving race meetings, outback pubs, a snake in a pool table, and perhaps the strangest royal souvenir ever collected.

If you've ever planned a road trip around a pub stop, this one's for you.

Pubs. Pints. People.

🍺 About Tim & The Local

Tim Allan is the founder of The Local, a storytelling platform dedicated to documenting Australia's country pubs, the publicans who run them, and the communities that keep them alive. What started as a passion project has grown into one of Australia's leading pub-focused media platforms, with millions of views across social media.

Follow The Local
🌐 Website: https://the-local.com.au
📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/downatthelocal
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/downatthelocal
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@downatthelocal (or search "The Local")
✉️ Email: downatthelocal@gmail.com

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