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19th Oct 2025

276 - Jason Barrett (Black Button)

Jason built a massive brand, not only locally, but regionally and he did it right here in Rochester through his distillery, Black Button. In 2025, that story took a dramatic turn, and Jason was forced to close his doors abruptly. That story was reported on by the media but unfortunately, traditional media has space/time limits and the whole story takes a lot more time to tell than that.. and so here he is.. Jason Barrett.. telling the whole raw uncut story of the rise, fall, and eventual rebirth of Black Button.

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Pauly Guglielmo Show
Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers.
Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers.
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Matt Knotts

Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival