Saeed House is more commonly known as Cocktails by Hawk, and his foot and half tall mohawk. We talked about his hawk, hard not too, but also his experience in California, with cocktail competitions, and what’s coming up for him in 2019. Happy New Year folks, talk to you all in 2019!
Saeed’s Instagram: @cocktailsbyhawk
Drnxmyth: https://drnxmyth.com/cocktailsbyhawk/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
This episode is with Tom Macy, partner at Clover Club & Leyenda in Brooklyn. Tom has been at Clover Club for 10 years, started as a barback, and worked his way to become a partner. Tom is behind the stick at Clover Club on Tuesday nights if anyone in the area wants to stop by. Happy Holidays everyone, hope you enjoy, cheers!
Tom Macy Instagram: @tommacy
Social Hour Cocktails Instagram: @socialhourcocktails
Social Hour Cocktails Website: https://www.socialhourcocktails.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m speaking with Michael Foley, professor of Patristics at Baylor University, about his latest book, “Drinking with St. Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints.” As the title suggest, this book is all about Christmas cocktails, but Michael and I dove into talking more about the Catholic Saints and his thoughts on the holiday season. Hope you all enjoy, cheers!
Drinking with St. Nick: https://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Saint-Nick-Christmas-Cocktails/dp/1621577325
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/dwsaints/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Blue Blazer, per David Wondrich’s Imbibe!
-Use two silver and plated mugs, with handles and glass bottoms
-Teaspoonful of sugar
-Wineglass Scotch and Irish Whiskey mixed(1oz each)
Throwing technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxv4rgUDQfo
Happy Holidays folks, I hope that you enjoy the rest of 2018!
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
This episode is with Nick Fisher, the creator of Cocktail Chemistry. Nick started making his videos back in 2016, and he covers everything from classic cocktails and shaking techniques to some more advanced techniques, like making hollow ice sphere and then fill it with your cocktail. We talk about how the channel got started and how Nick got interested in cocktails resources that he uses, and where his ideas for these videos come from. Hope you all enjoy folks, cheers!
Cocktail Chemistry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-o0CfpOyFJOfyWKtqS1hZQ
Cocktail Chemistry IG: @cocktailchemistry
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Ventura County Community Foundation: https://vccf.org/
GoFundMe for Borderline Shooting Victims:
https://www.gofundme.com/borderline-shooting-victim039s-fund
California Fire Foundation: http://www.cafirefoundation.org/programs/supplying-aid-to-victims-of-emergency/
Salvation Army: https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/usw_thq/news/california_wildfires/
Borderline Victims - 11/7/2018
For this episode I had a chance to connect with Diana Pittet who, along with Scott Rosenbaum, is teaching “The History, Culture, and Politics of Drinking” as part of the Food Studies program at NYU. Before diving into some of the details around the class, Diana shared about her early interest and study of Latin, her trips to study the history of cheese, and getting to see the cocktail revolution unfold in New York City. I hope you all enjoy, cheers folks!
Diana’s Cocktail Catering: https://www.nightowlhospitality.com/
Diana’s Instagram: @cheesediana
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had a chance to talk and drink with Jenna, @whiskyagogirl. Jenna is a brand ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. She was kind enough to offer three different whiskies, which we tasted towards the end of the episode. Before that we dove into her story, the influence that music had on her life, how she got started on Instagram and interested in whisky. I hope you folks enjoy, cheers!
Jenna’s Instagram:@whiskyagogirl
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: https://www.smws.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Gina Ruccione is a former contestant on MasterChef, co-founder of the Wandering Whiskey Society, food writer, pop up dinner host, and genuine fun human being. This is much more of a free flowing conversation than most of the episodes to date and only the second episode I’ve recorded face to face. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.
Gina Ruccione: http://ginaruccione.com/
Gina’s Instagram: @ginaruccione
Wandering Whiskey Society: https://www.wanderingwhiskeysociety.com/
Stage + Table: https://stageandtable.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had to chance to connect with Camper English. Camper has written a book on the history of the gin and tonic, Tonic Water AKA G&T WTF, and is also known for his work on creating clear ice using directional freezing. We dive into Spanish G&T culture, directional freezing, San Francisco, and judging cocktail competitions. Links to Camper’s blog, book and Instagram are below. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks.
Alcademics: http://www.alcademics.com/
Camper’s Book: Tonic Water AKA G&T WTF
Camper’s Instagram: @alcademics
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m talking with Justin Cross, co-founder of Earn Your Booze. Justin’s story ranges from his military service, leaving a more conventional 9 to 5 job, home brewing, and of course working out and staying in shape. I hope that you enjoy, cheers folks.
Justin’s IG: @_alpha_ale
Earn Your Booze IG: @earnyourbooze
Earn Your Booze Website: https://earnyourbooze.com/
Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had a chance to speak with Karl Steuck. I found out about Karl towards the end of last year when he was working for Loft and Bear, a vodka that’s made locally here in LA. While he recently left that position he’s still doing a bunch of interesting work, some of which we dive into. We also discuss how he got started in the industry, moving to LA, consulting and how those opportunities have come about, a few other things that I don’t want to spoil. I hope that you all enjoy, cheers folks.
Karl’s Instagram: @spiritandspoon
Karl’s Website: http://spiritandspoon.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had a chance to speak with Ashley Rose of Craft and Cocktails. Ashley is currently based out of San Francisco, but we had a chance to talk about where she’s originally from and her transition to the West Coast. We also talked about her book, The Art of the Bar Cart. Ashley book deal process was a bit of an unusually one, but there’s still a lot of interesting insights that she has for anyone who’s interested in publishing a book. We also spoke about photography and Instagram, connecting with people in the industry, and what she has coming up. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.
Craft and Cocktails Website: http://craftandcocktails.co/
Craft and Cocktails Instagram: @craftandcocktails
The Art of the Bar Cart: HERE
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode we’re looking at the story of the White House wine cellar, where it came from, who originally built it, and its current size. This is also a story about Thomas Jefferson, his passion for wine & the original cellar that he built. I also talk a bit about his life and his accomplishments, just to give some context for his story. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had chance to talk with Kurtis Bosley, who is currently working as a group beverage manager. We talk about surfing, the differences between the cocktail culture in the US and Australia, architecture and the challenges that come with staffing a bar. I hope that you all enjoy, cheers folks!
Kurtis’ Instagram: @cocktailsbykurtis
Public House Management Group: https://www.phmg.com.au/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I had a chance to speak with Aaron Polsky, current bar manager of Harvard and Stone. Aaron’s been in LA for a few years now, and in addition to talking about his transition from New York City to Los Angeles, we also talked about how he got started in the industry, working hard, and the transition he had from fine dining to a more casual atmosphere, while still putting out some kickass cocktails. Cheers folks, enjoy.
Aaron’s Instagram: @aaronpolsky
Harvard and Stone Instagram: @harvardandstone
Harvard and Stone Website: http://harvardandstone.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
This episode is with Mike and Anna of Shaker and Spoon, which is a monthly cocktail subscription box. The cocktails are being created by bartenders all over the country. In the box you get enough to make 3 different cocktails 4 times, for 12 drinks total. Mike and Anna got started back in 2015 and they’ve been at it ever since then. I had a great time getting hear about how Shaker and Spoon came to be, how they got it off the ground, and where it’s headed. Hope you all enjoy, cheers.
Shaker and Spoon Website: https://www.shakerandspoon.com/
Shaker and Spoon Instagram: @shakerandspoon
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Robert Parker is the founder of the Wine Advocate, a newsletter that got started in August of 1978, when newsletter were more prominent then they are today. There’s a lot that you can say about the newsletter itself and the impact that it had on the wine industry. You can find people that talk about the good Parker did for raising awareness about wine in the US, and you can find plenty of people who will criticizes him, and I’ll talk about some of those criticisms. But I wanted to look at this more from a business perspective about what Robert Parker was able to pull off. Because in a pre-internet, pre-Instagram, pre-blogging era, before all of that, Parker pulled off what in today’s terms I think most people would call a side hustle. And he turned this side project into a full time career. I don’t care if it’s 1970, 2018, or 2100, if you can find a way to get paid, to do what you want, what you love to do, that pretty awesome. And that’s the part of Parker’s story that I want to look at.
Image of Alsace, France here
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Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m joined by Stacey Swenson of Dante at Genuine.
Stacey’s Instagram: @steakbonestacey
Dante’s at Genuine Website: http://www.dante-nyc.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m talking about taking a break from high school class to grab a beer, calling your Mom to say that you’re leaving a 9 to 5 job, garnishes, glassware, and more with Josue Romero. You can find Josue @the_garnishguy, and he also works at Odd Birds down in St. Augustine, Florida. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks.
Josue’s IG: @the_garnishguy
Odd Birds Website: https://www.oddbirdsbar.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m speaking with Hannah Chamberlain, who runs a blog called Spirited LA. During our conversation we cover everything from her time at Buzzfeed, moving out to California, historical drinkers like Peter the Great, photography, film, and I show how big of a nerd I am. You can check out Hannah on Instagram @spiritedla. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.
Hannah’s IG: @spiritedla
Hannah’s Website: https://spiritedla.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
On this episode I’m speaking with Jason Yu, who is a bartender in Southern California. I started seeing Jason pop up on Instagram, and he’s done a few projects with characters like Josh Suchan and Richard Allison, both of whom have been on the show, and I wanted to learn a bit more about his story. We discuss how he got started as a bartender and his first job at a restaurant, photography, archery, and I got a new outlook on golf. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers.
Jason’s Instagram: @jasonfyu
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
An update on Shot #58. You'd be surprised how much as change in one month, I certainly was. Cheers folks.
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Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
For this episode I had a chance to speak with Maggie Hoffman, who is the new author of “The One Bottle Cocktail: More than 80 recipes with fresh ingredients and a single spirit.” If you have a moment, Maggie and I would greatly appreciate you leaving an Amazon review. I’ve linked to the book below.
As for the interview itself, Maggie and I talked about her time growing up in Portland, why she choose to go to Princeton, which is probably not something that you’d guess, her first job out of college, and the process of writing a book, which for this one, only took her 12 weeks. I hope you all enjoy, cheers folks.
The One Bottle Cocktail link HERE
Maggie’s Instagram: @maggiejhoffman
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
You might know Tanner from his Instagram account, @thebarologist. I first found out about Tanner when he was on Tipsy Bartender, which I’ve linked to in the description below. Tanner is currently the head bartender at Watertable in Huntington Beach, CA, and we started out talking about his original plan to be a chef, how he got started bartending, wine certifications and a whole bunch of other stuff. I hope that you folks enjoy, cheers.
Tipsy Bartender video 1: Snow White’s Poison Apple
Tipsy Bartender video 2: More Life
Tanner’s Instagram: @thebarologist
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/