

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 24, 2017 • 47min
Episode 238: Adrienne Stillman
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by marketing specialist Adrienne Stillman. Adrienne has worked with a wide range of brands across wine, cocktails, finance and technology. She's a Certified Sommelier and the author of Where Bartenders Drink, a comprehensive book that gathers 700+ bar recommendations of 300 expert bartenders in 60 different countries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 2017 • 51min
Episode 237: Julie Renee Williams and Austin Hennelly
Damon and Sother are joined in studio by bartenders Julie Renee Williams and Austin Hennelly, who recently came back from 5 months in Costa Rica mixing drinks at Hotel Belmar. Julie and Austin talk about sustainability, growing their own ingredients and creating new recipes with them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 2017 • 42min
Episode 236: Matt Friedlander of Sweetwater Social
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by master mixologist Matt Friedlander of Sweetwater Social. Matt talks about his career as a musician and the transition into the cocktail world. Matt also brought his guitar, so tune in and listen to him jam with Damon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2017 • 1h 3min
Episode 235: Derby, Drinks & Music
Hold your horses, this week's episode of The Speakeasy is about... horses! And drinks. Damon and Sother are joined in studio by master mixologist Dale Degroff and his guitar, and bestselling author Peter Fornatale from the Daily Racing Form.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 26, 2017 • 53min
Episode 234: Pete Nevenglosky of Avuá Cachaça
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Pete Nevenglosky, cachaça specialist and founder of Avuá Cachaça. Pete talks about the different types of aged, single-source Avuá Cachaça and his adventures in rural Brazil to find the best distillers for his brand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 19, 2017 • 44min
Episode 233: Heather Ash of Tromba Tequila
This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in the studio by Heather Ash, brand ambassador for Tromba tequila. Tune in to hear them discuss paying your dues in the spirits industry, plus a live on-air sampling of three different expressions of Tromba!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 12, 2017 • 46min
Episode 232: Nick Korn of OFFSITE and Thirst Boston
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Nick Korn of OFFSITE and Thirst Boston. OFFSITE is a cocktail catering and event production company specialized in brand strategy and education, and Thirst Boston is New England's premier cocktail festival, focusing on education regarding spirits, cocktails, and locally made beverages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 5, 2017 • 45min
Episode 231: Michael McCuish and Donal Brophy
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by PR specialist Michael McCuish of VisitScotland and restauranteur Donal Brophy, owner of Highlands in NYC. Michael and Donal share a bit of their knowledge about whiskey and talk about Scottish and Irish whiskey making cultures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 29, 2017 • 39min
Episode 230: Jason Littrell of Critical Mass and Yaguara Cachaça
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in studio by mixologist Jason Littrell, founder of Critical Mass Events and brand ambassador for Yaguara Cachaça. Jason is a specialist in event production, hospitality development, and brand strategy in the spirits and hospitality industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2017 • 47min
Episode 229: Phillip Morgan
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, entrepreneur Phil Morgan joins Damon and Sother in the studio to talk about his many ventures. Phil is the co-owner of Robert Bar and Building on Bond in Brooklyn, co-founder of the Lizard Lounge and The Bottle Shop in Paris, co-founder of the design firm Hecho, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


