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Martini Shot Jan 19, 2023

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Documentary filmmaker David Mayne joins us to talk about his new streaming series Happy Hour History where he traces the origins of cocktails and connects them to historical events. His use of costumed recreation skits, historic imagery and footage, as well as Monty Python style animation makes for an informative and entertaining show that you should check out here.

Plus, Sother closed a business, Greg is in Ireland, and Damon got a dog!

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Catch '22 Dec 16, 2022

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On another long-awaited installment of The Speakeasy’s multi-platinum year-end wrap-up show Greg, Damon, and Sother look back on what the hell just happened. We’re back to normal, kind of. Travel, conferences, meeting friends in bars. Hugs. We have them all back, it’s just… different. Plus, a rundown of the year’s top trends in drinks and what we can look forward to in 2023.

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The Mighty Ampersand Dec 08, 2022

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USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo 2022 US Bartender of the Year (say that three times fast) Jessi Pollak sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about low and no-ABV drinks, building jargon-free menus, and how great the Twin Cities are (shhh, don’t tell anybody). Plus, a fifteen-month old fruitcake. Find out how this undead dessert went over - and how dense it was - by tuning in now!

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Back to Basik with Jay Z Dec 01, 2022

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What does it feel like to operate the Best Neighborhood Bar in America according to Liquor.com? We sat down with our friend and Basik owner Jay Zimmerman to find out. Plus, we learn about the challenges of new parenthood and the true meaning of gift giving. And, of course, at this time of year we have to mention side hustles.

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Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

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Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

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Portlandia Nov 17, 2022

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Live from the Pacific Northwest, Brett Adams and Jacob Grier join Greg and Sother to talk about Mentorship, Aquavit, and Secret Vodka. Oh, and their new book, Raising the Bar, all about how you too can become a home-bartending hero. Plus, Portland Cocktail Week is back, baby! Get Sother’s live report from the field of all the associated shenanigans.

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Balance Nov 10, 2022

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On a surprisingly serious (and seriously good) episode of The Speakeasy, the band sits down with Chris Elford of Navy Strength and Here Today in Seattle to talk about what it means to really achieve balance - in your life and in your work. How do we make sure we’ve passed the best version of our world on to the people who come after us? Tune in to find out.

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Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

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Master of Cocktails Making the Drinks Nov 03, 2022

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The title works if you sing it to the tune of “Master of Puppets”... or, you could just tune in and listen to the band interview Lauren Paylor O’Brien, all-around badass and competitor on the first season of Netflix’s Drink Masters! She gives the inside scoop on shooting the show, how far bartending competitions have come in the last few years and dishes out a few tips to up your spritz game for another upcoming competition. Plus, restaurants have hiked their prices past what they need to cover for inflation - but they might not be the restaurants you’re thinking about. Tune in to find out more!

Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

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Nick, Nora, & Zane Oct 19, 2022

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Are you tired of glassware that doesn’t fit your ice cubes? Sick of coupes that dump cocktail all over your bartop? Don’t want your rocks glasses to break in weird ways for seemingly no reason? Do you wish there was a better way??? Well Zane Harris is here this week to talk about his new collaboration with Riedel to craft the perfect cocktail glasses, why they won’t break or spill and why the Nick & Nora might just be the most underrated glass of all. Plus, because we can’t not, Negroni Sbagliatos.

Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

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#DrinkingOnTheRadio

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Sugar & Bitters Oct 14, 2022

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Ektoras Binikos, co-founder of Sugar Monk, jumps into the studio with Damon and Greg to talk about the joint he runs up in Harlem and a new line of bitter experiments he’s been working on since the pandemic. Inspired by the flavorful food and drinks of his native Greece, there are a few concoctions he’s been cooking up - including one that comes wrapped in gauze… don’t believe us? Tune in! Plus, it’s pumpkin spice everything time and Damon and Greg have some lukewarm takes.

Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio

#DrinkingOnTheRadio

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Classic, But Make it Modern Oct 06, 2022

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Renowned cocktail writer Robert Simonson returns to claim his five-timer red velvet, beef jerky-stained jacket and chat about his new book “Modern Classic Cocktails.” What makes something a modern classic? Whose drinks made it into the book? And what does this have to do with hot dogs?? Tune in to find out.

Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

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#DrinkingOnTheRadio

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