Well hey there, it’s been a minute! This episode is just me catching everyone up on what I’ve been up to for the past 6 weeks or so, and sharing some great news about my new job with LibDib! The podcast is getting back on track and I’m excited to share my new content soon.
ALSO: I’m at Tales of the Cocktail currently and if you’re here I would love to meet up! Reach out to me on Instagram and we’ll find a place to connect. Hope all is well, cheers folks!
LibDib: https://libdib.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Sother Teague is the Beverage Director of Amor y Amargo, partner at Blue Quarter and Windmill, co-host of “The Speakeasy” on Heritage Radio Network, and author of "I'm Just Here For The Drinks." We spoke about his start cooking eggs at a Waffle House, how he made his transition to the front of the house, and building bars in smaller spaces. Enjoy folks, cheers!
Sother’s IG: @creativedrunk
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Tim Etherington-Judge has had an amazing career in this industry. We discuss his time working abroad, working as the Global Brand Ambassador for Bulleit Bourbon, and his new company, Healthy Hopso. Tim is releasing his own brand, Avallen Calvados, which is planned to arrive in the US in early 2020. Tim will also be running 42 marathons in 42 days for his 42nd birthday, the first one is happening at Tales of the Cocktail this year.
Hope you all enjoy this one, cheers folks!
Tim’s IG: @gingerbitters
Avallen: http://www.avallenspirits.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Holly Tripp is a bartender here in Los Angeles. We talked about how she got started behind the stick, her videography business, dating while in the industry, and what Holly has coming up next. Wishing you all nothing but the best, cheers folks!
Holly’s IG: @hollytrippp
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
JC Stock is the founder Shots Box, a way for consumers to sample craft spirits before buying a full sized bottle. We discuss his experience as an entrepreneur, getting Shots Box started and legally compliment, and owning a liquor store. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers!
Shots Box IG: @shots_box
Shots Box Website: https://shotsbox.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Amanda Colom, more commonly known on Instagram as @bad_birdy, is the Global Cocktail Creative for ABL and currently works at The House of Machines in Los Angeles. We spoke about her Instagram presence and the impact it’s had on her career, how she got started behind the bar, what’s coming up for her and the House of Machines. Appreciate the support everyone, cheers!
Amanda’s Instagram: @bad_birdy
House of the Machines: https://thehouseofmachines.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Ashley is a Whiskey Guardian for Angel’s Envy in Los Angeles. We talk about her growing up in the South, the differences between Atlanta & LA, and history of Angel’s Envy. Ashley was also kind enough to bring over some tasty product for us to try, and we talk about where you can get your hands on them as well. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers!
Ashley’s Instagram: @bonfirebooze
Ashley’s Website: https://ashley-erwin.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Charity Johnston is the Beverage Director of The Madera Group and a previous winner of the Zagat 30 under 30 award. We talk about how she got started in Los Angeles, started as a bartender, and some of the TV opportunities that have opened up for her. Hope you all enjoy folks, cheers!
Charity’s Instagram: @charitykjohnston
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Selena is a Grey Goose Ambassador based out of Los Angeles, and also the Vice President of USBG in Southern California. We talked about her connection to New Orleans, moving out to the West Coast, and the history of Grey Goose. Enjoy folks, cheers!
Selena’s Instagram: @selenagrace
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Tim Herlihy is a brand ambassador for Tullamore Dew. A true Irishman, Tim and I spoke about his story growing up in Ireland, his transition to the US, the history of Irish whiskey, and his new book, “From Barley to Blarney: A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Ireland” which is available for pre-order now. Hope everyone has a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day, cheers folks!
Tim’s Instagram: @tullamoretim
The Book: https://buff.ly/2XSZmYd
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Drnxmyth is a bottled craft cocktail, and Lawrence and I discuss how this company got started and some of the challenges in bottling a craft cocktail. We touched on everything from the rectifier’s license they have, the food science on how they’re keeping citrus juice fresh longer, and the unique bottle they have to package it all together. Lawrence also shares a bit about his own story and how he got to this point. Enjoy folks!
Drnxmyth Website: https://drnxmyth.com/
Drnxmyth IG: @drnxmyth
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For the vast majority, the “shaken not stirred” vodka martini will forever be James Bond’s cocktail. But why did this happened? How did we go from the Vesper, which comes from the source material, to a shaken vodka martini? Let’s talk about.
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Music: Ironclad by Gyom
On this episode I’m talking with Laura Newman, 2018 winner for the US in the World Class competition. Laura shares how she got started in the industry, the differences in opening and running a bar in New York City versus Birmingham, and how she deals with burnout. Hope everyone had a good January, cheers!
Queen’s Park: https://www.queensparkbham.com/
Laura’s IG: @laurafalldown
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Dan is the author of “Suck it Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” We broke down how Dan got his first job in the industry, got into cocktails and ultimately ended up landing a book deal. I hope everyone’s 2019 is off to a good start so far, and as always if have any feedback for the show please feel free to reach out. Cheers!
Dan’s Instagram: @danmagro
Suck It Up: https://buff.ly/2REZMCc
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
This episode is with fellow podcast host Shana and Matt, from Talk Tales. They were kind enough to let me record using their setup, so thank you guys! Shana and Matt share how they got started bartending, ended up in LA, and ultimately meet and started this podcast. Plenty of good laughs in this one, hope you all enjoy! Cheers folks.
Talk Tales Instagram: @talktalespodcast
Talk Tales Website: https://talktalesthepodcast.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/