Unjiggered

Follow us on Instagram at @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is David Rios, Winner of Diageo World-Class 2013, Bartender for Project Gastrosimphony and the offical Mixologist for the Latin Grammys! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with David. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Edmund Weil, Owner of Nightjar, co-founder of Swift and resident of the “50 Best Bars” list for almost a decade. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Edmund. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn, Owner of Backstage cocktail bar in Bangkok and winner of both Barcardi Legacy 2019 and the Thailand division of Diageo World Class. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Ronnaporn. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Benjamin Fabio Cavagna, Bar Manager of 1930 in Milan which is currently placed 25th on Worlds Best Bars, he also developed the Farmily spirits family and has the greatest beard in the world. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Benjamin. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Giuseppe Gallo, the founder of Italicus, the previous global ambassador of Martini and the owner of Italspirits consultancy. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Guiseppe. Enjoy

Follow us @unjiggered_media on Instagram! Our guests this week is Tom Dyer, world-renowned flair bartender who has been crowned the UK Flair bartender champion a staggering 12 times. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Tom. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Valentino Longo, Head Bartender at the Four Seasons Miami and also founder of the Shoshin Art Club, an online learning platform for bartenders! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat… with Valentino Enjoy

Our guests this week is Pippa Guy, who is Tanqueray’s UK Ambassador and author of “Lets Get Fizzical” but most importantly, the first female senior bartender to be appointed to The Savoy’s American Bar in over 100 years. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. So sit back and enjoy our chat with Pippa Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media Our guests this week is Daniel Dove. Join us as Daniel explains how he shaped the position of Brand Ambassador, as well as managing what probably is considered the most prestigious cocktails competition in the world, Diageo World-class. Tune if to hear more about how Daniel created the very first bartending talent agency, and how he is helping the whole community to transition to what he believes the future of the bar industry will be. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. Enjoy

Follow us @unjiggered_media on Instagram This week on the podcast we have Simone Caporale Listen as we chat about everything from his time at the Artesian, winning “Bartender of the Year” at Tales of the cocktail in 2014 to his new project Sips in Barcelona. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have Spaniard Listen as we chat about his adventures filming and bartending around the world. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast, we have the one and only, Mr Erik Lorincz He chats with us about his journey from Prague to the American Bar to Kwãnt You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats, really became the greats. Enjoy.

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have International Bartender of the Year 2018, Mr Joe Schofield! Joe tells us his story from his humble beginnings in Manchester to the American Bar at The Savoy to Tippling Club to publishing his own cocktail book. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have Colin Chia, Founder of Nutmeg & Clove Singapore and #FindTheLockerRoom in Bangkok. We chat about founding World Class Festival in South East Asia, opening Nutmeg & Clove in Singapore and his expansion into the Bangkok market. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have Ronan Keilthy, Head Bartender at 28 Hong Kong Street in Singapore. We chat about working as a zoo keeper in Australia, the rotating concepts of Junior Bar and leading the charge at 28 Hong Kong Street. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week have Jerrold Khoo, Bar Manager of Jigger & Pony, #29 on Worlds Best Bars, located in Singapore. We chat about working in Starbucks, his time in mandatory national service, joining Jigger & Pony and helping to move it from an independent to a hotel bar as well as breaking down their new menu. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have Andy Loudon, Head bartender of Tippling Club We chat about working in Socio Rehab in Manchester, 69 Colebrooke Row, Satans Whiskers as well as his iteration of Tippling Club. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the podcast we have Elon Soddu, Head bartender of Beaufort bar at the Savoy. We chat about starting off in the music business and the similarities with being a bartender, working at the Berkeley’s Blue Bar as well as breaking down his latest menu and giving his opinion on vodka. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week have Jason Williams, creative director of Proof and Company, Master of Gin at Atlas bar and creator of Widges Gin! We chat about his start in Australian nightclubs, he explains the origins Widges Gin and we talk about how Proof and Company are changing the spirits market. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week on the show, we have Michael Callahan owner of Barbary Coast located in Singapore. We chat about moving from Hawaii to New York, having his big break in San Francisco as well as the difference in-between opening 28 HongKong Street and Barbary Coast. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week have Rudi Carraro, the global brand ambassador for Montenegro. We chat about his experience of menu and concept development at the Artesian, his time in London and of course, Montenegro! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week have Jay Khan on the show, founder of COA in Hong Kong. We chat about working in a karaoke bar, his opinion on working in hotels and he gives us a short lesson on Tequila vs Mezcal. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week we caught up with Bannie Kang, the World Class 2019 winner just before she moved to Taipei. We chat about her inspiring work ethic, her World Class 2019 victory and of course that defining Top 8 speed challenge. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week we chat with “Le Cocktail Connoisseur” We talk about his definition of influencers, why he started the ‘Top 500 Bars’ list and he gives advice on how to manage your social media accounts. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week we have Hiroyasu Kayama on the show from Ben Fiddich bar in Tokyo. We talk about his experience the origin of the name ‘Ben Fiddich’ as well as his farm outside of Tokyo where he grows his ingredients and how he makes his fresh Campari! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discov er just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week we have put together a collection of clips from the last year where our guests give advice, tell funny stories and offer a perspective on bartending that we think any up and coming bartender should hear. We have advice and stories on opening bars, choosing a name for your bar, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, preventing burnout, when to leave a bar, moving to a management position as well as many others. Don’t forget that full versions of every interview are available on all major streaming platforms like YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats so enjoy and we wish you a happy 2020 from the Unjiggered Team. With thanks to and featuring: Jesse Vida Declan McGurk Steve Schneider Natalie Lau Jim Meehan VJ Mudaliar Giorgio Bargiani Luke Whearty Shane Eton Martin Hudak Matt Whiley Mimi Schofield Holly Graham Roberta Mariani Nico De Soto

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week we have Stuart Gregor on the show, one of the founders of Four Pillars Gin. We talk about his start in journalism, the differences in between the spirits and wine industries and the founding of Four Pillars Gin. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we have our very own Michele Mariotti on the podcast! Listen to how he moved from Italy to his first job in London working in an ice cream bar, working at both the American Bar & the Berkeley and ending up in Singapore. Plus find out why we started this podcast! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week I caught up with Andrew, Bastien and Marcia, the owners and co-founders of Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou We talk about their Swiss hospitality school background, moving to Borneo and running an ice cream stand as well the opening of Hope & Sesame and some of their other projects. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending.

Follow us on Instagram @unjiggered_media This week we caught up with Moe Aljaff, one of the Two Schmucks of Barcelona! We talk about his start being bartender and bouncer combo in Amsterdam, knocking on doors to find a space in Barcelona and the opening of Two Schmucks. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week we caught up with Declan McGurk, Director of Bars at the Savoy & Vice President of the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild. We talk about his flaring background, his management style, his passion for innovation and his journey at the Savoy and the American bar including the new Songbook menu. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Roberta Mariani, Global ambassador for Martini. We talk about her start as a barista in Italy, opening Bar Termini in London and her role representing Martini globally! You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Follow us on instagram @unjiggered_media This week we caught up with Giorgio Bargiani, head mixologist of The Connaught Bar in London. We talk about his humble start in Pisa, his romantic association between the 8th August and The Connaught Bar and of course, his Martini secrets. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Maxim Schulte, head bartender of the American Bar at the Savoy. We talk about his start in a nightclub in Hamburg, working in Saudi Arabia with non alcoholic cocktails, his experience with working in Mozambique and now his position at Head Bartender for the American bar. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Vijay Mudaliar, Co-owner and bartender at Native bar in Singapore. We talk about his start in the local club scene, working in Operation Dagger, opening Native and bringing his mum to the Asia 50 Best Awards. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Chris Moore, director of Coupette in London and previously the Head Bartender of the Beaufort bar at the Savoy. We talk about the importance of mangers as compared to head bartenders, the small roles that drinks really play in bars and the challenges of opening a second bar at the Savoy. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Erwan Heussaff, the renowned writer, content creator and founder of The Fat Kid Inside. We chat about his adventures around the world and his willingness to throw himself into unique situations from running industrial kitchens in Bangkok to managing a team of old Russians in Siberia to helping to found the cocktail scene in the Philippines. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we chat to Mr David Ong. Founder of The Curator Coffee and Cocktails, OTO and EDSA Beverage Design Group based in the Philippines You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. Learn how an economics and psychology graduate made his way into the Canadian coffee industry and brought his knowledge and passion back to his home of Manilla in the Philippines With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Nico de Soto, bar owner of Danico in Paris, Mace in New York and Kaido in Miami, who found his passion for travel in Australia and who designs drinks with flavours ideas from all over the world. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the one and only Steve Schneider who chats about the world famous Employee’s Only as well as opening in Panama and being part of the very first Singapore cocktail festival You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the Luke Whearty, the owner of the new Melbourne based bar Byrdi as well as one of the key figures behind the 23rd best bar in the world 2018 Operation Dagger. Michele and Luke chat about Byrdi, Operation Dagger, Melbourne and what it’s like to be pushing the boundary of what defines a bar and a cocktail. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Martin Siska, the director of bars for Rosewood Hotel London. We talk about moving to Barcelona to relearn how to stir a Martini, then opening Dry Martini in London as well as his new theatre menu in Scarfes bar. You’re listening to Unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the Mario Farulla, bar manager of Baccano in Rome and Diego Ferrari author of “Low Alcohol cocktail - New Frontiers in Mixology”. They talk about their returning to Italy after working around the world and moving out from behind the bar to a management position. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the Shane Eaton, a physics professor, researcher and cocktail lover. We talk about how he found his passion for cocktails, and how he manages to run several cocktail based social media accounts whilst keeping up his research into modifying diamonds to build the next generation of computer You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the Tony Pescatori, the bar manager of the world famous Nightjar in London. We talk about moving to London, the drive of always wanting to be new and different as well how he makes his drinks so unique. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with the Mr Cocchi himself, Roberto Bava who chats about his wineries, the recent vermouth explosion and of course Cocchi itself. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

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This week we caught up with Jamie Rhind, The Bar Operations Manager of Bamboo Bar and Beverage Manager of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok! He gives us a deep dive into how he started in the industry and his move to being the leading man of the world famous Bamboo bar. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

This week we caught up with Bob Louison, General manager of the Pussyfoot saloon in Seoul. He is, of course, the Frenchman who shook up bar scene in Korea and China with the Pussyfoot Saloon now winning the ‘One to Watch’ award during Asia’s top 50. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

We had a chance to catch up with Jesse Vida, Head bartender of the acclaimed Atlas bar here in Singapore and chatted to him about his first barbacking shift, his approach to management and of course his time with Blacktail and Dead Rabbit. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy

Due to the sudden and sad news of MASH London closing its doors recently , we thought to bring you our conversation with Ondrej Pospichal, who was the former head bartender and is currently working with Proof and Co. Michele and Ondrej chatted about how languages are key to the hospitality world as well as Ondrej’s love of Japan. You’re listening to unjiggered A bartender podcast where we interview highly successful bartenders about their careers, lives and the passion of bartending. With this podcast, we want to peel back the mask and discover just how the greats became the became the greats. Enjoy