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Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound Feb 18, 2026

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Mads Buchardt founded Buchardt Audio with a vision of offering high-end sound and Scandinavian design at the best possible price. Known for “big sound in compact designs,” many of Buchardt’s speakers are handcrafted in their woodshop in Denmark using the finest Danish oak, and their loudspeakers exemplify the minimalist aesthetic that is a hallmark of Scandinavian design. Simon talks with Mads about how Buchardt Audio is delivering on its vision by offering speakers that sound incredible, are visually stunning, and a great value.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Growing up with Music (6:03)

Getting into Hi-Fi (8:04)

Founding Buchardt Audio (9:42)

Mads’ First Speakers (12:08)

What are Passive Radiators? (12:55)

Staying Small & Running Lean (16:53)

Early Challenges (18:53)

Big Sound in a Compact Design (22:22)

Manufacturing in Silkeborg (25:30)

Buchardt’s Masterpiece: the E50 (27:14)

Active Speakers (43:57)

What's Next for Buchardt Audio (55:36)

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A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1) Feb 11, 2026

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For years, the “Mr. Potato Head” theory of drinks was accepted by bartenders to create new cocktails and memorize recipes. But until the release of Cocktail Theory, by Dr. Kevin Petersen, no one had taken the time to prove it, and now, Cocktail Theory is reshaping how bartenders are designing drinks. Today, Eli talks with Kevin about his diverse background and how it informs cocktail creation; the Mr. Potato Head theory of cocktails; the core concepts of the book; and much more.

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Kevin’s Background in Food (3:39)

Kevin’s Introduction to Cocktails (9:48)

Pairing Food, Scents, & Cocktails (11:40)

Opening a Bar vs. a Restaurant (17:33)

Cocktail Families (26:06)

Pitch for Cocktail Theory (29:43)

Alternate Theories for Cocktail Creation (32:02)

The Engineer’s Perspective (34:05)

Scent & Taste Cohesion (44:03)

Turning Theory Into Practice (50:10)

A Sensory Approach to Drinks (54:52)

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In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov Feb 04, 2026

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Zerno is one of the hottest brands in the world of specialty coffee, and for good reasons. So Jonathan recently met up with Zerno’s founder, Vel Genov, at their brand-new manufacturing center in Chicago, and today, you’ll get to hear their follow-up conversation, where they discuss what led Vel to design & manufacture coffee grinders in Chicago; Vel’s obsession with quality, functionality, and aesthetics (rather than price); burr sizes and why they matter; product design, iteration, and manufacturing; comparisons between the Zerno Z1 and the new Z2; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Craft Collective (2:22)

Intro / What Vel Drank this Morning (3:10)

How Fast is Fast for Pulling Shots? (8:00)

How Did He Start Making Coffee Grinders (10:15)

Aesthetics & Machining (21:31)

Value of Building Products that Last (29:13)

History of Making the Grinders: Trial & Concept (35:43)

Burr Size & Why It Matters for Clarity (44:04)

Listening to Customers & Users (1:03:15)

Z2 Update & High-Tolerance Manufacturing (1:04:05)

Made in Chicago (1:10:34)

Future of Zerno (1:17:03)

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Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont Jan 29, 2026

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While the overall category of craft beer is currently experiencing a decline, the Burlington, Vermont craft beer maker, Zero Gravity Beer, is thriving. How? To find out, Eli talked with Zero Gravity’s Christopher Costello about the keys to Zero Gravity Beers’ success; what has evolved and what’s stayed the same for them over these 20 years; the current state of New England brewing; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Zero Gravity Background (1:50)

Farm House Model (11:52)

Production Facility (14:22)

Adapting to High Growth (19:26)

State of the Union: East Coast Beer (25:04)

Terroir & Beer (30:34)

3rd Place Space & Community (34:44)

The Hummingbird Logo & ‘Listers’ (38:33)

Caribbean Beer Dinner (41:06)

The N/A Category (44:12)

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The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston Jan 14, 2026

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Few craft categories have experienced the meteoric rise of ‘functional beverages,’ and specifically, THC-infused drinks. But despite their popularity, what goes into making these drinks remains a secret, and not all THC-beverages are created equal.

So today, Eli talks with Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston, about what goes into crafting functional beverages with real intention. From cannabinoids to flavor-profile development, this conversation demystifies a category that is shrouded in misinformation.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

An Introduction To Colorado Sober (2:17)

History of Fabric (6:43)

Definitions and Offerings (11:30)

Ingredients (24:53)

The Importance of Education First (32:02)

Mental Health Advocacy (37:48)

Mental Health & the Outdoors (42:38)

Market Viability and Restrictions (45:36)

Lobbying Efforts for Regulation (54:31)

Cultural Significance of Inebriation (58:42)

Zebra Striping (1:02:49)

Distribution (1:05:40)

Get Involved (1:10:03)

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Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2) Jan 07, 2026

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Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and our bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that most captivated them this past year, and some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Luke Koppa (3:40)

Paul Forward (18:45)

David Golay (45:17)

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Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 1) Dec 31, 2025

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As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026. We kick things off with Simon Stewart, Jonathan Ellsworth, Kristin Sinnott, and Eli Brown. Please enjoy, and Happy New Year!

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Simon Stewart (2:14)

Jonathan Ellsworth (9:55)

Kristin Sinnott (31:44)

Eli Brown (51:05)

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Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’ Dec 24, 2025

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Distillation has been a common topic here on Crafted as of late, and we have had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most important names in the American spirits industry. Yet, commercial distillation inevitably limits creativity and innovation.

That is not the case for this week’s guest, Jesse Wilson, the founder of a pair of companies focused on home distillation, Still It and Chase the Craft. What began as a video series based around a man learning to distill has grown into an exploration of all things spirits innovation - Jesse has now distilled everything from Big Macs to 300 year old absinthe recipes. In this conversation we dive into the history of both companies, the science of distillation, the magic of aging, and the unique insights Jesse has gained from his exploration of supremely small batch spirits production.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

How Eli Discovered ‘Still It’ (3:58)

Distillation Adventures & YouTube (7:15)

Jesse’s First Still (21:03)

Chase The Craft (27:41)

Absinthe (34:04)

Head, Hearts, & Tails (51:10)

Charring Barrels (1:04:48)

Big Mac Distillation & Meme Spirits (1:09:23)

Who Should Try Home Distilling (1:16:30)

The Future of Home Distilling (1:21:29)

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Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb Dec 17, 2025

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Recently, Jonathan has been going deepdown the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. So today, we’re broaching these topics with all of you, and you’ll get to hear JE apologize profusely to Luke Koppa for basically forcing him to drink terrible coffee over the years. (You’ll see.)

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