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The Apiary Sep 30, 2022

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It’s Bee’s Knees Week and the air is buzzing! Sam Nelis of Barr Hill joins Greg and Sother to talk about how they’re helping the pollinators and making some damn tasty gin in the process.
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Black Mixcellence Sep 22, 2022

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Tamika Hall, co-author of “Black Mixcellence - A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology” sits down with the band to talk about the long lost legacies of black mixologists old and new… and the complicated legacy of the word “mixology” in the first place. Plus, do you want ten dollars? Sother tells you how with a little help from the King of Beers.

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Keep the Porchlight On For Me Sep 15, 2022

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The band catches up with Samantha Reiner, the General Manager of Porchlight in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. Is it a neo-dive? Is it New York with a southern accent? Or is it just fun? Tune in to find out, and to see just how dirt cheap their happy hour cocktails are. Plus, the industry lost a legend this week; Sother, Damon and Greg pay tribute to the legend that was Brother Cleve.

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A Joni of a Thousand Miles Sep 07, 2022

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The Speakeasy is back! The band catches up with each other and with Claire Matern, founder and CEO of Joni, a new 0 ABV RTD. The quartet talks about the history of verjus, how to get just the right amount of bubbles into a can, and whether or not the kids are going as crazy as we did. Plus, whipped cream is illegal now! Or is it??? Tune in for some very scholarly, definitely not binding legal advice before your next key lime pie. Wanna be a part of Joni? Check out the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1403466695/joni-verjus-based-sipping

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A Balancing Act Aug 03, 2022

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Josh Davis of Brown and Balanced shares his thoughts on creating welcoming spaces in the hospitality industry, growing up competitive, and creating opportunities for young, hungry black and brown folks in the hospitality industry. Plus, Josh and Sother both just got back from New Orleans and, of course, have war stories to share.

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Murdering It Jul 21, 2022

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Murder, Mayhem and Whiskey! What else do you need? Steph Shen, the Global Brand Ambassador for the Dublin Liberties Distillery sits down with the band to talk about Irish Whiskey’s lawless past, its bright future, and the absolute best spot in all of Europe to get murdered. Plus, Damon bought the farm. Literally. He bought a farm. Don’t worry, he’s fine.

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Sustaining Sustainability Jul 14, 2022

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Jill Cockson, owner, proprietor and industry veteran joins Greg and Sother to talk about sustainability - what it really means, how to put it into practice and how a lot of us are using that word wrong. The conversation veers into ownership, accountability, respect and yes, healthcare. Plus, the band finally talks about espresso martinis and leaves just as bewildered as when they arrived.

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Balance, Texture, Aroma, Temperature Jul 07, 2022

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An overdue episode with noted bartender and newly minted author Toby Maloney. He's here to talk to us about the need for differentiation in the bar world and his new book The Bartender's Manifesto. He also reflects on how he's practically worked at more well-known bars and watering holes than most people visit in their lifetimes.

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No More Dr. Nice Guy Jun 30, 2022

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Dr. Nicola Nice is back on the show to talk about what she’s been up to with her gin and her ongoing fight to give women the primacy they deserve in the pantheon of cocktail history. The ongoing battle to right the wrongs of people who wrote it wrong continues this summer at a seminar in New Orleans that Greg and Sother can’t wait for. Plus, tiny bars in the Pacific Northwest - turns out they’re just like tiny bars here.
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Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

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Vodka is HOT right now Jun 29, 2022

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Travis Tucker from Ketel One pops in to chat with Greg and Sother about botanical vodka, RTDs, innovating in a very traditional category and how there’s always new stuff to learn. Plus, Nashville hot chicken! Why putting a lot of it in your body at once is a good idea with no negative downstream effects whatsoever.

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