Behind the Stick

The boys sit down with Giuseppe Santochirico to discuss the finer points of mixing drinks during quarantine, reopening for business, pre-batching cocktails, and spelling difficult names. Giuseppe's instagram @gsantochirico Mike's instagram @botanicalbartender @mikeditota Harris's instagram @jhtooley Follow us on instagram @behindthestickpod Email us at behindthestickpod@gmail.com

The boys sit down(remotely) with Matt Kourie to discuss wellness cocktails and events in during the time of Covid. Matt is the founder of the NY Cocktails Expo, the NY Best Wings Championship, and Wellness cocktails. He's full of boundless energy and knows a thing or two when it comes to putting together events with thousands of people in attendance. Cocktail of the Episode: Cool Cucumber Mule 0.5 oz fresh cucumber Juice 0.5 oz fresh lime juice 0.5 oz HM stevia syrup (3:1) 0.5 oz Ginger Juice 3 oz. Organic Raw Kombucha Combine all ingredients except for kombucha in a shaker tin and shake. Strain into a collins glass or a mule mug and top with kombucha, garnish with a mint bouquet and cucumber slice. Thank Matt later. Follow Matthew: @nycocktailexpo @wellnesscocktails https://www.nycocktailexpo.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116021877559?aff=efbneb

Episode 25-Bartending in the Time of Covid by Behind the Stick

Mike & Harris sit down with Tom Romano, the founder and owner of Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar in Astoria, Queens. Subjects covered include nightclubs, Covid-19 and the adaptations that the restaurant industry have embraced, to-go cocktails, and howling like dogs.

Mike and Harris are joined by Health and Wellness Coach Casey Renee Rogers. Casey is the owner and founder of Health on the Rocks, a coaching practice that helps busy folks find balance, fulfillment, and happiness through wellness practices and smart habits. Subjects covered include survival jobs, setting goals, improvising tonic, healthy cocktails and much more! Casey's Social Media @HealthOnTheRocks HealthOnTheRocks.com

Mike and Harris sit pair the perfect cocktail menu with your latest takeout order. Subjects covered include fancy face masks, Mike's love of rye whisky, Harris's lack of hunting ability. Cocktails from the episode Harris's Old Fashioned 2 dashes angostura .25 oz Beach Plum Shrub .25 Tawny Port .25 Goslings Black Seal Rum 1.5 Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye

Ep 21-Spilling the Tea with Mike DiTota by Behind the Stick

Cory and Harris Sit down with Morgan and Crystal, two NYC bar managers. The discuss the finer points of running bars, managing book clubs, and jelly sandwiches.

Guest Host Mike DitTota joins the show to discuss the Covid-19 and the effects on the service industry. Harris finds a true gold mine of a bad yelp reviews. Topics covered include vermouth, the ultimate negroni, how to stay sane in the apocalypse, Mike's love of squats.

Ep 19 - Fear Leads to Anger, Anger Leads to Hate, Hate Leads to Yelp. by Behind the Stick

Ep 18 - Books, We Read Them, Like Really Read Them by Behind the Stick

Episode 17 - Gin, Cinema, and Tonic by Behind the Stick

The boys are joined by Ian James Ortiz "Noodle Daddy" of the Ditty in Astoria. Noodle is veteran bartender, filmmaker, and writer. Topics covered include: discipline, hustling, and pursuing two careers at once.

Episode 15: Do or Do Not, There is No Try by Behind the Stick

The boys are joined by Maggie Mae Dale of the Wren in the East Village. She is the official Spritz Queen of the Lower East Side. Topics covered include Spritz Life, Champagne Monday, and the superiority of Maggie's Daiquiri over Cory's.

the Boys are joined by Chef Russel Ashton and Chef Nick Testa. Russ and Nick are the executive chefs of a restaurant group based in Manhattan and Queens. Topics covered include how annoying substitutions on an order are, the relationship between front and back of house, and YouTube rabbit holes.

Cory and Harris are joined by Jeremy Newcomber of The Penrose to discuss grumpy bartenders, Massachusetts, bartending injuries, more. Shout out to Jack Jones Bar, Duke's Liquor Box, and Kill Devil House of Dark Spirits!

This week we have on the boys from Judy & Punch, Cole Critchell and Colin Earyes. Topics include craft beer, cheap beers, salacious rumors, Cory's dating tactics, and more.

Episode 10-Mom's the Word: Sorry We're Late by Behind the Stick

Episode 9-Mise En Place: a Major League Episode by Behind the Stick

Episode 8-Vermouth Mania by Behind the Stick

Episode 7-Please, No Butterflies (Feat. Mike DiTota) by Behind the Stick

Episode 6-St. Paddy's Day-"Irish I was drinking" (feat. Rob Mohally) by Behind the Stick

Episode 5-Home Is Where the Bar Is by Behind the Stick

Episode 4-Barrel Boyz by Behind the Stick

Episode 3-Straws are Outlaws by Behind the Stick

Episode 2-TheGodfather by Behind the Stick