

The Speakeasy
Heritage Radio Network
Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.
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May 6, 2020 • 53min
Pantsdrinking!
⭐️Three Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ The band sits down with the founders of Long Drink to talk about this classic Finnish beverage and its treasured history of slowing down and chilling out. Plus, are you sitting around drinking in your underwear wishing you could do it for a good cause? Find out how!#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2020 • 55min
BONUS: With the USBG National Charity Foundation
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ On a special bonus episode of the Speakeasy the band sits down with Kim Haasarud of the USBG National Charity Foundation to clear the air about their emergency assistance program: who they are, when to apply and what to do if you’re waiting to hear back. Plus we get the inside scoop on what the kids today are playing; if not Nintendo then what?Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioPhoto Courtesy of Kim Haasarud/USBG.The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 2min
En Route to New Earth
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ The band gets together from their socially distant studios to talk with Matt Pfohl of One Small Miracle about the new normal, how the old normal kinda sucked, and what we should change now that we’ve got a chance to do better. Image courtesy of One Small Miracle.Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 22, 2020 • 54min
Reanimated
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ This week we’re getting the band back together through the magic of remote recording! Damon, Greg, and Sother share a virtual drink with the incredibly smart and talented @AishaTyler Aisha launched her Ready to drink cocktail company @CourageAndStone right when the pandemic slammed the USA so she’s using the brand to raise money and awareness for the hospitality industry at large. She’s also hosting a weekly virtual happy hour with each session highlighting a different charitable outlet proving that she’s not just a cartoon hero. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2020 • 39min
Ready, Aim, Help
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ Damon, Sother and Greg are all back "together" again from their DIY home studios talking with Tobin Ellis of Barmagic about his nationwide hospitality relief dashboard and how everyone can do the most good right now.Image courtesy of Tobin Ellis.———————————————— #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 12, 2020 • 49min
You Can't Spell "Hospitality" Without "Hospital"
As the crisis nears its apex in NYC Greg and Sother sit down with the team from Ilegal Mezcal to hash out the uphill battle our industry faces and discuss what we as an industry can do to help those on the front lines. Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spririts experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Greg Benson @100ProofGreg @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Radio @SpeakeasyRadio #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 29, 2020 • 43min
Going the Distance
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ On a socially distanced episode Sother and Greg talk to Nitecap owner Natasha David to take stock of what's happened to our industry, what we need now and what might lie ahead.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Greg Benson @100ProofGreg @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadio.Photo Courtesy of Eric Medsker.The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2020 • 45min
This Sucks
It's bad out there, and this week Greg sits down with John deBary of the Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation to discuss what we can do about it.Photo Courtesy of Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation.The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 2020 • 46min
On the up & up
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ This week we’re joined by the team behind Grenwich Village darling Up & Up @TheUpAndUpNYC . Owner, Matt Piacentini @scotchgin, FOH Manager Chaim Dauermann @chaimdauermann and, Head Bartender Ali Martin. We discuss crossing the five year anniversary mark, the philosophy of the bar and their unique method of training. Tune in! #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 2020 • 47min
Making An Experience
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️Sean Johnson @johnson_m_sean is an artist both behind the bar and outside if it. On this weeks episode he shares with us how he deals with the pressures of heading the bar at celebrated two Michelin starred restaurant Gabriel Kreuther @GabrielKreuther Conceptualizing cocktails and most importantly, curating experiences and creating memories.Plus he brought us the GK Scaffa from the menu, Tune in!Plus, check out Sean’s visually stunning art works: www.sean-m-johnson.com#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


