Jul 7

Letters to a Young Bartender w Colin Asare-Appiah | Bartender at Large ep 454

____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is ... Show More

25m 3s

Jun 30

One on One w Ryan Maybee of J. Rieger & Co. | Bartender at Large ep 453

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ryan Maybee—bartender, entrepreneur, and founder of Kansas City’s award-winning J. Rieger & Co. distillery. From crafting world-class spirits to reviving a historic brand, Ryan shares his journey, the challenges of distilling, and his pa ... Show More

33m 9s

Jun 23

Getting Back to Fundamentals w Kevin Beary | Bartender at Large ep 452

Ever been to a bar with no back bar? We sat down with Kevin Beary (Beverage Director & Partner at 3 Dots & a Dash and Gus’ Sip & Dip) to talk about his no-back-bar cocktail spot, Gus’ Sip & Dip—where the focus is all on classics done right. Find out why less is more, how they’re ... Show More

25m 59s

Mar 2025

Bitterwater

“You can’t deny climate change when you live in New Orleans” So says Christa Cotton, CEO of El Guapo bitters as she describes her company’s commitment to doing good while being, well, all her products are non-alcoholic, so slightly bad. She sits down with Greg & Sother to discuss ... Show More

52m 45s

Aug 2024

There's Always Money in the Banana Stand

Ben Jones of Rhum Clement and Rhum JM beams into the show to talk about the rhums of St. Lucia and Martinique - what makes them distinct, what makes them delicious and what the American public makes of them anyway. He also debuts their new Bana Canne, which takes all the deliciou ... Show More

48m 50s

Feb 2025

Take the Money and Rum

Shannon Mustipher, VP of Brands and Trade Development at Privateer Rum has a lot on her mind when it comes to the state of the industry and the state of sugarcane spirits. She sits down with Greg and Damon to talk rising prices behind the bar, how they’re affecting the guest expe ... Show More

1h 6m

Dec 2024

One For ‘24

It’s time once again for the Speakeasy’s multi-platinum critically acclaimed year end wrap up show! Greg, Sother & Damon sit down with each other to talk about the year in review, the trends they saw emerge over the last twelve months, and where they see the industry going in unc ... Show More

44m 40s

Oct 2019

Episode 353: Covert Cocktails and Clandestine Conversations

Today’s episode features Matt Levy of Covert Cocktail Club @covertcocktailclub in Brooklyn. A Native Brooklynite, Matt Levy is a self-taught bartender and cocktail personality at the Covert Cocktail Club, a “speakeasy” he runs in his house with his wife. It's Cocktails and Conver ... Show More

46m 19s

Sep 2024

From Chaos to Clarity

Chris Hunter started his first company at twenty-five, which makes sense once you hear what it was. The multi-time entrepreneur and creative force behind Koia sits down with the band to talk about his journey through the beverage space, beginning as a nightclub bouncer and ending ... Show More

58m 27s

Feb 2025

I Can Be Your Hero Baby

Five years ago, Hero opened its doors in Nairobi Kenya as the first bar with a dedicated cocktail laboratory in east Africa. The idea was the be the sort of place superheroes (and supervillains) would chill in on their days off. What would they eat? What would they drink? How do ... Show More

58m 44s

May 2019

Episode 333: Teaching is Learning

Steve Olson!!!! @Akawinegeek Today’s guest has been helping to shape the beverage industry for over 40 years. Getting his start in restaurants, he’s gone on to be a writer, consultant, educator, and lecturer, and is particularly known for his pioneering work with Sherry, Spanish ... Show More

51m 12s

Nov 2024

True That

Sergio Mendoza’s family has been farming agave in the highlands of Jalisco for five generations. Five. And now he’s partnered with Jim Ruane to bring the world Cierto tequila. The two sit down with Greg to talk about Highland vs. Valley tequila, what it’s like to work with your u ... Show More

1 h

Dec 2016

Ep. 4 - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 7-10 w/ Amanda McLoughlin

Amanda McLoughlin, co-host of Spirits Podcast, is back to discuss more about the Chamber of Secrets! Topics this week include how Lockhart is Guy Fieri, an intense Quidditch rant, and "subverting the normal gender interactions of females in bathrooms." You can find us on Twitter ... Show More

42m 32s

Trans Rights in the Bar World w Chris Ca...