Podcasts about beverages

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss a surprisingly strong area of performance for this Titans defense and why it could change the draft plans that have been a foregone conclusion for months now. Plus, we preview Seahawks at Titans and give our predictions for the game's final score. 0:00 Hidden Truth About Titans Draft Needs 1:51 Surprising Stat for Titans Defense 26:04 Previewing Seahawks at Titans 36:04 Final Score Predictions 37:19 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss two possible Tennessee Titans head coach candidates. One seems farfetched outside of a recent report from Bruce Feldman, while the other is a potential star rising up the coordinator ranks. 0:00 Two more Titans HC candidates 1:24 Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin 12:28 Rams DC Chris Shula 34:41 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to grade Cam Ward's Week 12 performance and discuss the many reasons it's time for the Tennessee Titans to give undrafted free agent wide receiver Xavier Restrepo his chance to shine. 0:00 Intro 1:22 Grading Cam Ward's Week 11 Performance 10:37 Sinkers Beverages 11:23 It's time to see Xavier Restrepo 34:40 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to share some Monday morning thoughts after re-watching yesterday's game, put the Mike McCoy Conservative Cowardice conversation to bed permanently, discuss the Cam Ward discourse and why it's unhealthy, and finally, ponder the question of if the Titans have a JC Latham problem. 0:00 Monday Morning Thoughts 8:13 Retiring the Mike McCoy Conversation 13:15 The Toxic Cam Ward Discourse 33:12 Do the Titans have a JC Latham Problem? 48:31 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

How is protein setting dairy beverages apart in this space? How are ready-to-drink beverages appealing to today's consumers? What can we expect to see in the future of this category?This week on The Dairy Download, we hear from two experts in the ready-to-drink beverages: Emily Johnston, vice president of brand marketing for Quest Nutrition at Simply Good Foods; and Matt Lally, senior director of analytics and insights at Shamrock Farms. Tune in now to learn more!If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.Like the show?Rate The Dairy Download on Apple Podcasts!

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief SamOches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including (yes, more) updates on beverages and what could happen to the category in 2026, plus the barista strike and “Bearista” bonanza at Starbucks. First, Alicia offers her recap of the recent Restaurant Finance & Development Conference (RFDC), where she says investors seem to be more realistic about the economy and turning their eye toward four-wall growth rather than unit expansion. Then they move the conversation to beverages, discussing what we can expect from the category in 2026. Will it get even crazier? (Short answer: Yes.) Next up is Starbucks, which can't seem to avoid the headlines lately. That included a barista strike at dozens of locations, which did not seem to disrupt the company's Red Cup Day but did seem to suggest more issues to address with employees. Meanwhile, the company launched a new “Bearista” beverage container that sold out so quickly that many customers are growling about it online. Is this much ado about nothing or an indication of the company's continued struggle to reassert itself as the dominant coffee player? Sam and Alicia discuss. Then Alicia weighs in on value offerings from full-service companies and how they could further build momentum particularly among casual-dining chains. Finally, catch an interview between senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn and North Italia's beverage director, Jon Baer. For more on these stories: Why beverages will be even bigger in 2026Starbucks responds to the sold-out Bearista cup — a surprise viral merch momentHow the full-service category is redefining value

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to recap the Tennessee Titans' Week 11 home game against the Houston Texans as the Titans lose once again, this time on a game-ending field goal, 16-13. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk and Dr. Miyabe Shields dive into the world's largest study on infused cannabis beverages, exploring how cannabinoid-based drinkables are transforming wellness, social drinking culture, and public health. They sit down with Tyler and Kevin from MoreBetter who designed and executed this groundbreaking study. They break down the study design, participant demographics, and key findings, including data showing a reduction in alcohol consumption, improved sleep and mental health outcomes, and insights into why consumers are turning to cannabis beverages as a safer, more accessible alternative. The discussion also gets technical, unpacking how emulsification and formulation science influence onset, absorption, and overall product efficacy. Whether you're a formulator, researcher, or just a curious consumer, this episode brings evidence-based clarity to one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. This conversation is more important than ever right now as hemp beverages are about to become illegal with the new legislation around THC in hemp products.   What You'll Learn How cannabinoid-infused beverages are reshaping the future of social consumption Key results from the world's largest infused drink study What emulsification means for onset, bioavailability, and effects The surpris ing connection between cannabis beverages and reduced alcohol intake How these findings could influence public policy and consumer education Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to the Study 05:01 – Study Design & Participant Demographics 15:01 – Key Findings on Alcohol Consumption 25:01 – The Science of Emulsification 35:01 – Impact on Sleep & Mental Health 45:01 – Policy & Education Implications 55:01 – Closing Thoughts & Future Directions Want Exclusive Content and ad-free episodes? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss adjustments the Tennessee Titans need to make coming out of the bye week in order to field a more competitive team as they get set to take on the Houston Texans in a divisional Week 11 matchup. 0:00 Titans-Texans Preview 2:56 Offensive Adjustments Post-BYE Week 16:47 Defensive Adjustments 21:58 Final Score Predictions 25:46 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Huy Do, Research & Insights Manager at Datassential, joins QSR Uncut this week to break down the hottest trends in the industry, from beverages to chicken to healthy eating to value, and much more. We'll break down consumer feedback and research and do our best to predict what might be coming next when it comes to the always-shifting topic that is guest preference.

Narrator: Arif Hodzic

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss a pair of potential Tennessee Titans head coaching candidates: two current head coaches who could shockingly lose their jobs this offseason if things don't turn around for their teams. We also have a brief stock up/down conversation on some coordinator candidates, and check in on how the Giants vacancy could affect the Titans position. 0:00 Surprise Head Coaching Candidates 1:39 Matt LaFleur 16:36 Kevin Stefanski 22:36 Stock Up & Down on Other Candidates 28:40 Giants Vacancy 30:35 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Today, I'm joined by Julie Rhodes, co-founder of Kick Beverages and industry consultant with Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions. Julie and her team are making waves with Kick Fizz, a hemp-derived beverage that's redefining how consumers think about social and functional drinks.In this conversation, we dig into:The inspiration behind Kick Fizz and how Julie identified an opening for a hemp-derived beverage in today's evolving market.How Kick Beverages positions itself in the space between beer and cannabis—and what that means for brand identity, compliance, and distribution.The science and art behind flavor formulation and dosage, and how Kick Fizz balances taste, experience, and safety.The unique challenges of consumer education in a category that's still new to many drinkers.And finally, where Julie sees the future of THC beverages heading in the next few years—from retail placement to mainstream adoption.It's a fascinating look at innovation, regulation, and the business of bringing a completely new beverage category to market.Want to learn more? Connect with Julie@KickBeverages.com. Sign up for the beer industry financial training newsletter.

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of the Tennessee Titans tanking for the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After the Titans took sole possession of the top pick and the best odds to secure the top pick over the weekend, we discuss what Titans fans should be rooting for throughout the rest of the 2025 NFL season. 0:00 Titans now hold the #1 overall pick 7:23 Benefits of Tanking 20:42 Benefits of Winning 28:33 Odds to end up with #1 overall pick 31:26 News Items 37:58 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to react to Mike Borgonzi's Wednesday press conference and explain why we believe Borgonzi is the right man to lead the Titans rebuild. We cover Borgonzi's comments on the rookie class, on the deadline trades and team culture, why he didn't trade Jeffery Simmons, the front office structure and collaboration, the head coaching search, and why the only thing we can do now is trust the process. 0:00 Reacting to Mike Borgonzi's Wednesday Presser 4:13 Borgonzi on the rookie class 11:47 Borgonzi on the trades and team culture 33:36 Borgonzi on Jeffery Simmons 38:14 Borgonzi on Chad Brinker and front office collaboration 44:35 Borgonzi on the head coaching search 47:29 Trust the process 57:11 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Discover the spicy journey behind Kaatil, the “killer” hot condiments brand, making waves in India and beyond! In this episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Sagar Merchant, Founder of Kaatil (Smerc Foods & Beverages), to talk about the inspiration, challenges, and vision behind India's own chili-forward sauce brand.Sagar shares his early career lessons from Google and the food experience studio Studio Flavor Diaries, reflects on transitioning from tech to food entrepreneurship, and dives deep into what makes Kaatil unique: regional Indian chillies, cultural authenticity, and a modern take on hot sauces. He explains the importance of taste, tradition, and health in product development, how to build trust with Indian customers, and why consistency is crucial in the food business.Learn how Kaatil balances being both a global Indian brand and serving the global Indian consumer, get insights on research & development, and find out which Kaatil product Sagar recommends for newcomers!

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to cover a topic that has been hot on #TitansTwitter: Did the Tennessee Titans make a mistake drafting Cam Ward with the first overall pick? Plus we react to the end of the trade deadline, follow-up on the Amy Adams Strunk Patriots veto rumor, and grade Cam Ward's Week 9 performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. 0:00 Did Titans make the wrong pick? 1:03 Trade Deadline Reaction 7:26 Amy Adams Strunk Rumor 9:22 Sinkers Beverages 10:46 Regret over #1 pick decision? 21:41 Grading Cam Ward in Week 9 24:39 More on Cam Ward  32:54 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to share their final thoughts and predictions for the Tennessee Titans ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to recap the Tennessee Titans' Week 9 home game against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. Abysmal playcalling and an inexplicable dedication to the wildcat cost the Titans a shot at winning despite defensive and special teams touchdowns. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including earnings reports from Chili's, Chipotle, Starbucks, Shake Shack, and more, plus all the beverage news that's fit to podcast and a roundup of new menu items with senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn. First up is a recap of the week's earnings, which included great results from Chili's, Shake Shack, and Burger King, not-so-great results from Chipotle, and some pretty meh results from Starbucks. Are there any trends to deduce from the winners and losers? Sam and Alicia come up with a few. Next up, they talk about — what else — beverage news! That's right, the whole industry is gaga for beverages, and this week saw the opening of Chick-fil-A's new beverage-focused concept Daybright, Dunkin's push toward more cold and afternoon-focused beverages, and the news that Flynn Restaurant Group would franchise 7-Brew. How much more beverage news can two podcast hosts sustain? Sam and Alicia find out. Finally, senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn joins to talk about new menu trends he's excited about, and about that one time he went viral in a TikTok video. For more on these stories: How Chili's plans to continue its momentumChipotle plans to double down on value messaging to win back consumersBurger King's focus on its signature Whopper pays off

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to talk about the development of the Titans rookie class as we preview the Titans-Chargers Week 9 matchup. 0:00 Chargers at Titans Preview 2:10 Young players to watch 3:34 WR Chimere Dike 11:43 TE Gunnar Helm 14:18 WR Elic Ayomanor 20:16 QB Cam Ward 24:15 CB Marcus Harris & S Kevin Winston Jr. 33:28 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to talk about the number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft and which teams have the best odds to "win" that honor (hint: the Titans have the best odds). We compare the Titans schedule for the rest of the season against the Jets and Saints schedules before switching gears with updates on the Titans 2026 head coaching search. 0:00 Titans Favored for 1st Overall Pick Again 5:17 It's the Titans, Jets, or Saints 20:02 Updates on Titans Head Coaching Candidates 41:08 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Narrator: TK Kellman

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to talk about the current trajectory Cam Ward is on under the interim coaching staff. We grade Ward's Week 9 performance, discuss some offensive numbers before and after the head coaching change, and review the new cornerback room after the Roger McCreary trade. 0:00 Cam Ward's Trajectory 3:51 Grading Cam Ward's Week 8 Performance 18:33 Offensive Trends 25:26 Titans New Cornerback Room 34:49 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

In this conversation, Jordan Buckner, founder of Foodbevy, discusses the Foodbevy Insider Boxes, which deliver curated food and beverage products to food enthusiasts and CPG industry pros. He explains the process of selecting products, the themes behind each box, and the importance of community feedback in deciding which foods to feature. Buckner walks through some of the products you'll find in the upcoming Winter 2025 box, and teases possible future collaborations, like their box featuring the Naturally Rising Pitch Competition finalists. We wrap up by talking about Buckner's mission of supporting emerging brands and providing valuable resources for food and beverage founders.Takeaways:Foodbevy aims to support emerging food and beverage brands.The Insider Box is curated quarterly with consumer input.Themes in each box reflect current market trends.Consumer feedback is crucial for product selection.The Insider community provides valuable insights and engagement.Brands can gain exposure through the Insider Box.Future collaborations with other organizations are planned.Customization options for boxes may be explored.Foodbevy offers resources for CPG founders.Understanding consumer preferences is key to success.Sound bites:“The Winterbox is all around those three themes I mentioned earlier, functional indulgence, global comfort, and elevated every day.”"I discovered some of my new favorites."“The taste is absolutely delicious. I crushed like five bags."It's like a trade show in a box that's delivered to your door."Links:Jordan Buckner on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbucknerInsider Box by FoodBevy - https://insider.foodbevy.comFoodBevy - https://www.foodbevy.comFoodBevy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foodbevyFoodBevy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foodbevyFoodBevy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenY4faC-_51rfYjWUgEGAQJoyful Co - https://joyfulco.com/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Foodbevy and Insider Boxes04:17 Curating the Insider Box Experience06:21 Themes in Product Selection08:09 Discovering New Favorites10:26 Subscription Frequency and Management10:57 Exploring Unique Products12:25 Shelf-Stable Convenience13:54 Controversial Brands and Ingredients15:16 Emerging Brands and Trends17:50 Exciting Upcoming Products19:28 Winter Box Preview21:04 Innovative Flavors and Ingredients23:15 Unique Snack Options25:01 Lower Sugar Movement in Snacks26:07 Fermented Products and Gut Health27:04 Exploring Unique Flavors: The Gut Nuts Experience32:53 Building a Community: The Insider Experience41:53 Evolving Product Offerings: Customization and Feedback46:54 Resources for Success: Supporting Food and Beverage Founders51:08 The Importance of Community and Support in BusinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If the pandemic helped accelerate changes in Taiwan's dining scene -- were there similar factors that influenced Taiwan's spirits scene? Former Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei and veteran retail expert Steve Parker explains why he thinks democracy made it possible for Taiwan's homegrown wine and spirits industry to thrive. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Tim Berge and Hope Ngo. Also check out past discussions with Taiwanese wine expert Leona di Pasquale and Weightstone Vineyards' Vivian Yang. I-C-R-T would like to take this opportunity to remind you to consume alcohol responsibly. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Justin Melo and Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to react to the news that the Tennessee Titans have traded cornerback Roger McCreary. What does this mean for the defense, and how many more trades will follow? ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to recap the Tennessee Titans' Week 8 blowout defeat to the Indianapolis Colts. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

In this session we will dive into the world of hemp beverages, exploring the state of the industry, market trends, technical details, and, most importantly, giving you ample time to ask questions! Topics covered will include formulation considerations, production SOPs, navigating the regulatory landscape, and understanding what consumers want in a THC drink.Attendees will leave the session with checklists to get you from formulation to launch, a rough outline of COGS and ROI modeling, and samples to begin developing a THC drink of your own.” “Ricky is the Revenue Director at Perfectly Dosed. He has worked with hundreds of breweries assess the viability of the hemp beverage market and ultimately scale their THC product lines to 10%+ net new revenue in less than a year. Breweries that work with Perfectly Dosed range from local taprooms to major regional craft breweries.Perfectly Dosed makes ultra stable and affordable hemp emulsions. We've powered over one billion servings and our team of experts would be happy to help you launch and scale your hemp products.Join us in person for CBP Connects New OrleansDecember 8–10, 2025It's never been more important to connect: https://cbpconnects.com/

The hosts unpack curated snack boxes featuring innovative products from emerging food and beverage brands – from sourdough bites and zaatar crackers to whiskey pecans and candied pistachios. They also share insights on how founders can save big and stand out at BevNET's upcoming events in L.A. Show notes: 0:25: Back Home, Back To L.A. Register, Attend, Win. Here And Now. Hot Dog Chips & Urban Shakes. – John Craven chats about his recent travels and highlights the memorable Taste Radio London meetup. The hosts discuss the upcoming BevNET Live, NOSH Live, and Brewbound Live events in December and encourage listeners to register early for discounted tickets and to take advantage of structured networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings with investors, retailers, and entrepreneurs. The hosts also promote the New Beverage Showdown competition, urging emerging beverage founders to apply before October 31 for a chance to showcase their brands to industry leaders. Later, they sample and discuss curated products from the online marketplace Here Here Market, highlighting brands including Unbothered Foods, Live Loud Foods, and Nat's Nuts while noting which might succeed in wider distribution. The team also reviews innovative products such as Urban Remedy's protein shakes and Maizly's corn milk, discussing alt-milk trends and sustainability, and Superlova!'s Dan Dan Sauce, which will be featured on an upcoming Elevator Talk episode. Finally, they invite nominations for the Best of 2025 Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation across the food, beverage, and beer industries. Brands in this episode: Unbothered Foods, Share Crackers, Live Loud Foods, All Together Now, Nat's Nuts, Inizio Italian Specialty Meats, Cellar Door Artisan Preserves, Local Style, Urban Remedy, Maizly, Supernova!, Health-Ade, Poppi, Liquid Death

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to talk about Cam Ward's growth and development as the Tennessee Titans get set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South rematch. 0:00 Titans-Colts Preview 2:36 Grading Cam Ward's Week 7 Performance 5:03 Colts Overview 8:41 Titans Offense 14:57 Injury Updates 16:41 Titans Defense 21:20 Final Score Predictions 22:58 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

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The gut is in the news. It's really in the news. Catapulted there from exciting developments coming from laboratories all around the world. Links of gut health with overall health are now quite clear and surprising connections are being discovered between gut health and things like dementia and Alzheimer's. But how does the gut communicate with other parts of the body in ways that make it this important, and where does the brain figure into all this? Well, there's some interesting science going on in this topic, and a leading person in this area is Dr. Diego Bohorquez. Dr. Bohorquez is the associate professor of medicine, of molecular genetics and microbiology and of cell biology at the Duke University School of Medicine. Interview Transcript Diego, your bio shows that you blend work in nutritional biochemistry, gastrointestinal physiology, and sensory neurobiology. It took me a little time to figure out just what these things are, but what this represents, to be a little more serious, is a unique ability to understand that the different parts of the body, the gut and the brain in particular, interact a lot. And you're in a very good position to understand how that happens. Let's dive in with the kind of a basic question. What got you interested in this interaction of the gut with the brain and why care about it? Yes. Kelly, I think that that's all technicalese for saying that we are at the interface of food, the gut, and the brain. Apart from the fact that we are what we eat and if we truly believe that then food will be shaping us. Not only our body, but also like our belief systems, our societal systems, and so on and so forth. I don't think that that is anything new. However, what is new is the ability of the gut to guide our decision making. And it was interesting to hear in your introduction that now the gut is all in the news. In 2005 when I came to the United States, and I was at North Carolina State University, and I joined a graduate school. I remember taking a graduate course in physiology in 2007. And when the professor opened the session on gastrointestinal physiology, he said the gut is one of the most misunderstood and mysterious organs. It has almost as many neurons as the spinal cord, or more. But honestly, we don't give a lot of respect to the gut. We only think that it does some digestion and absorption, and we judge it more for the value of its products of digestion than what it does for the entire body. And fast forward almost 20 years later now, partly my laboratory and other laboratories that have entered this field since some of our discoveries started to emerge, it's very clearly showing that the gut not only has its own sensory system that is behind what we call gut feelings. The gut feelings are actually real. But it actually can influence our decision making. Like specifically, we have shown that our ability to choose sugars and consume sugars and feel sugars and choose them over sweeteners, it can be pinpointed to a specific set of cells in the intestine called neuropod cells and specific receptors in those cells. And the intestine is right after the stomach. And this is where these cells are exposed to the surface of the gut and detect the chemical composition of food to guide our decision making. Let's talk about that a little bit more. So, you've got this axis, or this means of communication between the gut and the brain going on. And let's talk about how it affects what we eat. You just alluded to the fact that it's pretty important. What does it tell us? What to eat, how much to eat? What we like to eat? When we're hungry, when we've had enough? How does this affect our eating? We are beginning to understand how much it affects this eating. And obviously we are departing from understanding, right? And an understanding is cognitive. In the 1500s is when the idea of 'we think therefore we are,' came online. And we needed to think things before we actually will understand them. But well before thinking them, we actually feel them. And you probably have noticed that. If anybody offers you maybe a cup of water at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, it will be very welcome. Especially with it's a little bit warm. If they offer you a steak at 5:00 AM you will run away from that. But in fact, you'll create distress I think unless you are like severely jet lagged. And a lot of those feelings not only come from the experience, but even if you blind are blindfolded, your gut will be able to evaluate what you just ingested. And it is because the intestine, it is the point where those molecules in the meal or in the drink, will be either absorbed to become part of who we are, or will be excreting and expelled. And that absorption of who we are is dependent on the context. Like for instance, the part of the month, morning versus afternoon, health status, age, will influence specifically like at the molecular level, what it is that we need to continue to thrive. It sounds like there's lots of potential for the gut and its interaction with the brain working in concert with the rest of the body. Things are in balance and working like they should be. But there are lots of things going on out there that disrupt that. Tell us more about that and how it affects eating. For example, the levels of obesity have risen so much in the past decades. How does the gut figure into that, for example. Could there be environmental things like the microplastics or exposure to toxins like pesticides and things that might be affecting the gut that throws the system off? I think that that is a very timely question for the days. Over the last 10 years, we have documented that the gut has its own sensory system. And in fact, it's one of the most ancient sensory systems. At the very beginning, 600 million years ago, when cells started to coalesce into animals, multicellular organisms, they needed to eat. And they needed to not only find the food but create a sensory representation of the food. What do I mean by that? Eating algae is very different than eating bacteria, for instance. And the gut needed to have these sensors to be able to rapidly create first a representation, this is bacteria. And then put out the molecules to digest that bacterium or those bacteria. And then ultimately absorb them, turn them into metabolites and continue to thrive, right? Perhaps reproduce, coalesce and so on and so forth. This is a very important concept because our reality, the reality that you and I are having right now, it is guided by our senses. And we have multiple senses. Like for instance, we are able to communicate partly because of the sound that is going through our ears. And then there are inner hair cells that are picking up those waves. Passing that information to the brain, decoding it, and then the brain coalesces with everything else and saying like, 'okay, Diego, you're in a podcast. Make sure that you say something hopefully reasonable, right?' What the gut is doing, as a true sensory system, is also detecting the food that we have ingested, creating a rapid representation. It's not the reality itself. It is a representation of the reality. Because when we eat an apple, ultimately the gut, what it's doing is creating a representation that was an apple and not an orange. And then telling the brain, look, you're going to get some glucose, some fiber, a little bit of a skin. And you may need to adjust it with water, right? And then that will trigger the desire to, 'oh, maybe I should have also a cup of water.' Why does that have to do with, the societal issues that we are facing? Since the 1970s, we learned to disentangle the sensory experience of food, not only as humans or scientists, but also that was extrapolated to the society. So, if you go and look, and it is not a secret, it has been very well documented. For instance, the ability to put artificial sweeteners out there. It has really changed the health landscape. And it was just a normal progression of how it is that we humans think. We thought well, people consume sugars because they're sweet. If we take out the calorie and we just leave the sweetness, it will be totally fine because it's benign. You're not consuming anything else. However, the gut, you have promised the gut something sweet. That it has always, or almost always, invariably, been associated with a nutritional value. Then the gut is fed this information that is skewed. Then it has to go and adjust. And we actually have demonstrated that in the laboratory that when the neuro pods detect a non-caloric sweetener, they actually release a different neurotransmitter that communicates to the brain that artificial sweeteners have arrived at the gut, as opposed to glucose, which triggers the release of glutamate. And that glutamate is essential for the organism to know that we have consumed sugar. Is it safe to say then that the body has evolved to be able to have effective signaling and feedback systems with things that are found out there in nature, like sugar or an apple or an orange. But when you start introducing things that don't exist in nature, like the artificial sweeteners, then bad things can happen. Yes. Because imagine right now your brain will swap the reality and you will transport yourself or the beach. You may not even have the clothing ready to confront the breeze of the beach, right? Or the salt. You would have not been prepared, right? We evolved around nature because nature was there before us. Therefore, we had gradually adjusted to what nature had to offer. Eventually we introduced fire, and we were able to transform simple or complex carbohydrates into something digestible. And then the body had the ability to adjust to it. And not only the body, but also the microbiota in the gut. Now we are talking about like the transformation of foods. And especially I think in the last 30 years we have been able to transform those foods. Beverages have sweeteners now. We have energy drinks that have a composition of vitamins and other things. And while those things individually perhaps are not innocuous, we haven't explored what is the conglomerate effect on long-term health. When we talk about these things being added to foods, I mean, there are whole classes of things like colorings and dyes and artificial sweeteners and things. And then there are processing things that go on, like extrusion and different things that take something like wheat or corn and turn it into something that the body is not accustomed to dealing with. Is the body incapable of perceiving what these things are? Does it get send out wrong signals? Why should we be worried about these things? I don't think that we should be worried necessarily because that's alarming, right? But we should be aware, certainly, that the body keeps tabs on it. Something very simple. If you rub water on your skin versus if you rub oil on your skin, your brain already starts to perceive that substance as different. Now, imagine the gut is going to know exactly the same thing. It knows what water is. It knows what oil is. It knows what carbs are. It knows what protein is. And depending on what it has been fed for, thousands of years, it will be able to create that representation as I alluded to. And therefore, if there is a foreign composition, it's going to have to adjust to the situation. And that is how you can end up altering the composition of a regular body. Because like, for instance, in nature if you go and look at native populations that live very close to nature, you know, the body composition is in a certain form. But in cities where you're exposed to foods that have been transformed, the body composition is very different. And I'm not talking only about body weight, but also height, shape, you know. That certainly makes sense. You know, something that's been in the news a lot lately are the GLP1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound and they have very powerful effects on appetite, satiety, and weight regulation. How is the gut brain axis involved in this? I would like to make a couple of points in there.The first one is that glucagon-like peptide is obviously is very similar to glucagon. Glucagon is produced in the pancreas. Glucagon-like peptide is actually produced in the gut. And it is produced by these neuro pod cells that also produce some neurotransmitters. And it is produced in response to specific nutrients like glucose. And it is a signal glucagon like peptide 1. It is a signal for not only adjusting insulin release, but it is also a signal for coordinating what has arrived in the gut. It does affect motility. Eventually it is thought that goes into the bloodstream and affects the nervous system. However, and I said it is thought because the brain also produces glucagon-like peptide. There are cells in the skin. There are cells in the urethra. There are cells in the bladder. There are cell cells in the spinal cord in the choroid plexus that is exposed to the cerebral spinal fluid that also produces some of these peptides as signaling molecules. And I have to make that clarification because traditionally it has been thought to be a signal from the gut, per se. But these are just signaling molecules. The second part is that the arrival of Ozempic, I thought that it was obviously a very important step not only scientifically, but also societally. Why? Because up until 1980s and I have thought with many colleagues especially in medicine. And they will say like, when an obese patient will arrive in the office, first of all, there was not a lot of options. One of the recommendations is - are you doing enough dieting or exercise? And if the patient was like, you know, I'm not eating even a lot, but I'm gaining weight. Or it was perhaps psychosomatic because we didn't have the molecular language to be able to explain what was going on. I think that Ozempic clearly has shown that when we are affecting a set of receptors in the body, perhaps in the gut, it's changing many different things. Not only like food intake, but also alcohol intake and how people feel. I think that is definitely a breakthrough. Where are we going from here? I think that this is the beginning of a long conversation in which we are going to be looking for options not only to reduce the amount of food, but actually to steer food choices from the gut. Because the gut is still as an external surface. And that's what I've mentioned that the discovery that these neuro pot cells can guide our food choices, I think that is very attractive for future options on how we are going to steer decision making. So, let me ask a final question. You partly just answered it, but where do you see this field going? What are you excited about and what do you think the next frontiers will be? I think that I'm a little bit more close to nature. I think that on moving forward, there's all obviously a lot of technologies and molecules that are going to be developed to perhaps treat some disorders. Not only related to the body, but also to the mind. Chronic depression and so on and so forth. But I think a lot of these elements have already been explored in nature. And if we look back anthropologically, people were solving the issue of medicine with their environment. In fact, what we call metropolitan medicine evolved largely from natural medicine. And in fact, today, 80% of the world, they still rely directly on plants and other compounds that are directly from plants for healthcare. I think that there is a lot to learn in there and a lot to merge, especially with the new technologies on diagnostics. And I think that that's a very exciting area to keep nature in mind. And when I said nature is like our relationship with environment, right? Bio Diego V. Bohorquez is an associate professor of medicine, associate professor in molecular genetics and microbiology, associate professor of cell biology, associate research professor in neurobiology, and an associate professor in pathology at Duke University's Department of Medicine. Bohorquez is a gut-brain neuroscientist and holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focus is to unveil how the brain perceives what the gut feels, how food in the intestine is sensed by our body, and how a sensory signal from a nutrient is transformed into an electrical signal that alters behavior.

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to debate which Tennessee Titans players could be moved ahead of the Tuesday, November 4th trade deadline! Jeremy Fowler has a recent report including the most likely Titans trade candidates, plus Melo and Graver go back and forth in one of the most headed debates in MCA history about team culture, and again later about the chances JC Latham is moved off the team. 0:00 Titans Trade Deadline Preview 1:49 Jeremy Fowler's Report 7:32 The Culture Debate 23:23 Most Likely To Be Dealt 24:46 Untouchable Players 32:35 Over/Under 3.5 Players Traded? 33:32 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

George Howell may have sold his company to Starbucks — but he never sold out. A pioneer of the specialty coffee movement, George began his journey in 1975 with the founding of The Coffee Connection, a beloved Boston-based chain that helped redefine what American coffee could be. Nearly two decades later, Starbucks acquired the company – but George wasn't finished. In 2012, he re-entered the retail scene with George Howell Coffee, a brand rooted in his unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and education. In this episode, George shares how his dual passions for art and exceptional coffee sparked a revolution in café culture, long before Starbucks became a household name. From modest beginnings to becoming a global advocate for farmers and flavor integrity, George has always played the long game, prioritizing substance over trend. He reveals the untold story behind the drink that evolved into the Frappuccino, why so many cafés miss the mark on customer experience, his unapologetic stance on flavored coffee, and why black coffee should be as revered as fine wine. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: George Howell, Founder, George Howell Coffee – After Ray makes an awkward admission, George opens up about the origins of his lifelong passion for coffee, tracing it back to his early days in the art world, where he represented Indigenous Mexican artists. This path eventually led him to open his first café in the 1970s. He clears up a common misconception – that he invented the Frappuccino – explaining instead how the beverage fit into Starbucks's acquisition of his company. Throughout the conversation, George emphasizes the core values that have guided his career: exceptional customer service, employee well-being, and direct, lasting relationships with coffee farmers, many of whom he still visits regularly, even in his 80s. He highlights one of the most significant innovations in his career: freezing beans to preserve their freshness, a method he believes has revolutionized coffee quality. George also discusses the recent redesign of George Howell Coffee's packaging, aimed at better educating customers about origin, processing, and flavor. For him, success isn't measured by profit, but by the ability to share knowledge and elevate understanding. The conversation ends on a light note, with Ray suggesting a new way to order a simple black coffee. Brands in this episode: George Howell Coffee, Starbucks

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to assess the biggest changes we've noticed about the Tennessee Titans under Mike McCoy's leadership compared to Brian Callahan's tenure. 0:00 Mike McCoy's Titans 1:06 Tyler Lockett Released 7:11 Biggest Changes Under Mike McCoy 7:55 Play Action Usage 17:35 Pre-Snap Motion 24:52 Information for Media 26:32 Sticking Together 28:22 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to dive deeper into the issues Cam Ward is facing as the rookie quarterback of the Tennessee Titans, the mistakes that have been made, and how Ward can prevent these negative plays. We look at Ward's strengths and what he's done well as a rookie, his upward trajectory of improvement, and the biggest issues that have plagued him so far this year before discussing the solutions to those issues. 0:00 Fixing Cam Ward's Issues 0:55 Melo on Callahan's Firing (Quickly) 2:21 The Cam Ward Conversation 7:42 What Ward is Doing Well 17:41 Ward's Play Is Trending Upward 20:30 Sinkers Beverages 21:41 Cam Ward's Biggest Issue #1: Fumbling 26:24 Cam Ward's Biggest Issue #2: Inconsistent Accuracy 35:13 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Justin Melo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are LIVE to recap the Tennessee Titans Week 7 game against former head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots. ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ Subscribe to the Podcast: YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MusicCityAudiblePodcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-city-audible/id1524487134 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LAiEO5fHQIBb0qhfkJeEE

Is Target about to normalize THC drinks? The team unpacks a potentially game-changing move by the retail giant, and what it could mean for the future of cannabis beverages. They unpack the regulatory roadblocks and why the move might be a tipping point. Plus, why PepsiCo is calling fiber “the next protein,” and a look at fresh CPG innovations, including a surprisingly convenient twist on tomato paste. Show notes: 0:25: Back-To-Back. All Day, Anytime. Target's New High. Why Fi? A Tizz, A Daze, And A Gem. – Melissa is back in John's usual seat, and Jacqui has some hard seltzers for the morning (and afternoon and evening). The hosts weigh in on whether this could mark a tipping point for the category, while also unpacking the complex landscape of state-by-state cannabis regulations and the continued lack of federal clarity. The team then explores the emerging trend of fiber as a key health ingredient, with PepsiCo identifying it as “the next protein.” They also run through a lineup of standout new products, including low-ABV and rum-based seltzers, the nostalgic-meets-modern Tizz sodas, Everydaze drink pouches, and an innovative entry into pantry convenience: single-serve tomato paste packets. Melissa mentions Allyvium, a GLP-1 support drink. Ray previews BevNET's upcoming trifecta of industry events in Los Angeles – NOSH Live, BevNET Live, and Brewbound Live – touting the invaluable networking opportunities with CPG leaders across the food, beverage, and beer categories. Brands in this episode: All Dia, Anytime, Trail Magic, Gigli, Birdie, Stigma, Indeed, Surly, Cann, Hi Seltzer, Wynk, Find Wunder, Senorita, Wyld, Shift, Downshift, Cantrip, Uncle Skunks, Rumblers, Everydaze, Tizz, Tip Top Cocktails, Sweety, Allyvium

Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by Easton Freeze to preview the Tennessee Titans Week 7 matchup hosting Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots. We start by grading Cam Ward's Week 6 performance and covering our expectations for Ward with Mike McCoy's fingerprints on the offense. Next, we hit our lingering questions for this week as well as the injury updates. After that, we talk through our game plan for how to beat the Patriots, and we wrap up the show with our final score predictions. Can the Titans get the Interim Head Coach Bump?? 0:00 Patriots at Titans Week 7 Preview 7:39 Grading Cam Ward's Week 6 Performance 14:45 Interruption to talk Callahan and changes 28:53 Back to Cam Ward and Week 7 Expectations 34:43 Lingering Questions for Week 7 42:10 Game Plan to Beat the Patriots 50:23 Final Score Predictions 55:20 Wrap Up ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

Chronic inflammation quietly damages nerves, joints, and blood vessels, leading to long-term pain and illness, but natural anti-inflammatory drinks can provide gentle relief without harsh drug side effects Tart cherry juice, rich in anthocyanins and melatonin, has been clinically shown to reduce nerve pain, lower inflammation, and improve sleep, offering a safe, research-backed alternative Green and white teas are antioxidant powerhouses with catechins that protect nerve cells, calm inflammation, support circulation, and even provide antimicrobial benefits for long-term nerve and immune health Ginger tea and golden milk harness ancient healing compounds like gingerol, shogaol, and curcumin to ease inflammation, improve circulation, reduce oxidative stress, and promote tissue healing Fresh juices from carrots and celery hydrate the body, deliver antioxidants, and support nerve protection

The latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from All Día, Grisly's Cosmic, Sipli, Olia and Birdie. In this installment, founders and CEOs introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week's special co-host is Andrew Guard, the founder of Right Coast Brands. He offers insightful questions, thoughtful feedback, and strategic perspective alongside regular host Ray Latif, editor and producer of the Taste Radio podcast. Early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for future episodes of Elevator Talk. Participation is free, interviews are conducted remotely, and it's a unique opportunity to pitch your product, share news, and receive expert feedback from industry leaders. Apply now to be featured in an upcoming episode.

Justin Graver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Conor Orr to talk through more than 20 potential head coaching candidates the Titans should consider, from retreads who deserve another chance to first-time coordinators to guys plucked from the college ranks. There's a good chance the next head coach of the Tennessee Titans is discussed on this pod! 0:00 Intro 5:56 Conor Orr's Top 20 Candidates to Replace Brian Callahan 46:32 Wrap Up ------------ Read Conor's article naming 20 head coaching candidates: https://www.si.com/nfl/titans-19-top-head-coach-candidates ------------ The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register ------------ Order Justin Melo's book "Titans of the South" here: https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/titans-of-the-south/ ------------ MCA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@musiccityaudiblepodcast

In a category flooded with fast-followers and flashy branding, Straightaway Cocktails is taking a radically different path: embracing the hard way. In this episode, founder and CEO Cy Cain reveals how the Portland-based brand is carving out a distinct space in the booming ready-to-drink category by prioritizing bar-quality cocktails crafted from in-house ingredients and held to uncompromising standards. Cy outlines a strategy rooted in deliberate, thoughtful growth rather than chasing viral trends. He dives into the brand's innovative approach to creative R&D, leveraging limited releases and direct-to-consumer exclusives to experiment boldly and gather insights that shape future core offerings.  He also highlights how investments in in-house production, B Corp certification and sustainability efforts, alongside strategic partnerships with Costco, Alaska Airlines and Shake Shack, demonstrate that a patient, craft-centric mindset and a strong brand identity can make a powerful impact in even the most crowded markets. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Cy Cain, Founder & CEO, Straightaway Cocktails – Just hours before Taste Radio's San Francisco meetup, Cy joins Ray Latif to share highlights from Straightaway's latest cocktail lineup, including the French 77, Pickle Tini, and Golden Negroni. He underscores the brand's North Star: unwavering product quality, rooted in a deep love of cocktail culture. Cy reflects on the evolution of the RTD category and credits Straightaway's success to its focus on excellence and deliberate, sustainable growth. Strategic partnerships with Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways have boosted exposure, while support from regional retailers and Costco has added traction and credibility. Comparing innovation to Formula 1, Cy describes it as a proving ground for bold ideas. Straightaway's mission, he says, isn't shaped by exits or investors, but by craft, storytelling, and elevating cocktail experiences. From farm-to-glass sourcing to using local ingredients – like fir needles from near Cy's childhood home – the brand stays true to its values of authenticity, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Inspired by lifestyle brands like Patagonia and Shinola, Cy emphasizes values-driven partnerships, such as a test collaboration with Shake Shack. He also shares excitement over the brand's growing recognition in top spirits competitions, including a potential Triple Crown win. Brands in this episode: Straightaway Cocktails, Stumptown Coffee, Smith Tea, Jacobsen Salt Co.

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Narrator: Nadine Brown

Narrator: Thomas Jones