Podcast appearances and mentions of Greg Benson

Photo by Gerald Hartl on Unsplash Published 18 November 2024 e490 with Michael & Michael — #AI, #AR, #VR, #RR (that's #RealReality) and a whole lot more! Michael and Michael start off the show with a discussion on how O2 is employing AI to waste phone scammers time.  Check out the video in the show notes below for how dAIsy, the AI grandma works.  After a quick discussion on Oasis, an AI generated game, the co-hosts then turn to an interview with professor Greg Benson on the future of coding now that natural language processing (NLP) and large language models can interpret user prompts and generate the code required to fulfill the stated need.  Both Michael and Michael agree that there is high value in understanding the underpinnings of coding even where NLP can be a tremendous accelerator, much in the same way that writing algebraic proofs deepen the understanding of algorithms.   Switching to mixed reality, Michael and Michael touch on the subject of watching movies and TV shows together, prompted by the YouTube feature on Quest.  Michael R expands with another article about the Vision Pro music experience from The Weekend, and shares how intimate the experiences can be when the singer is performing directly for you, up close and personal.  Next up, is a story about “Metaversities” in EU and UK schools that remind the cohosts of the Second Life experiences of a video screen in SL.  This spurs Michael M to share what he learned at a recent UNCSA.edu School of Design and Production lunch.  The ;TLDR is that Gen Z (among others) are craving authentic and real experiences not through a lens or a screen.  Following the trend of *R, Michael calls this Real Reality, and in the context of the global entertainment market, this means live performances, such as the crane dance show in Sentosa, Singapore (see video below).  This reminds Michael R of an interview he saw with Robert D Putnam, focused on the importance of building community and engagement as explained in his book Bowling Alone.  The pair then turns to the Verge and Engadget stories discussing Amazon's codename “Amelia” plans to build upon the Echo Frames platform to create augmented reality experiences that can shave seconds off of Amazon delivery drivers' work.  Wrapping up the episode, Michael R gives a quick overview of Tetris Forever and movie professor and adventurer Indiana Jones' latest gameplay. Would you want to ask dAIsy, the AI grandmother call your telemarketers?  What Real Reality (RR) experiences are you craving?  Have your bots

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Subscriber-only episodeThe BanterThe Guys sound the alarm that what's in your bottle is not what it used to be and find out Francis' favorite ice cream.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys reconnect with Sother Teague about the beginning of Amor y Amaro 13 years earlier,  his multitude of establishments and his viral video last year.  Be sure to listen to find out how you can get a Super Secret Sother Cocktail! (Psst, scroll down.)The Inside TrackThe Guys met Sother through Dale DeGroff and Audrey Saunders (cocktail legends). He was generous to help them celebrate their 30th anniversary of Stage Left Steak and has attended several special events at their restaurants. They met up at Tales of the Cocktail last month for oysters.On why some love the hospitality business:“As you're making 10 (cocktails) and dealing with the bar and listening to the ticket machine rattle at you, it's a high pressure situation, but I think that there are folks like the three of us who thrive on that. I don't think I'm ever going to step away from this stuff,” Sother Teague on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024BioSother Teague worked in kitchens for 12 years and was a culinary educator. He came out of the kitchen and landed behind a couple of  bars in New York before opening Amor y Amargo in 2011. His Overthrow Hospitality Group has nearly a dozen venues such as Avant Garden and Soda Club in New York and Ubuntu in Los Angeles. In 2018 Sother was awarded Mixologist of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. Sother Teague, along with Damon Boelte, and Greg Benson have hosted The Speakeasy podcast since 2011. It won Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast.InfoSother's podcastThe SpeakeasyOverthrow Hospitality Concepts (including Amor y Amargo)https://www.overthrowhospitality.com/all-venues/Sother on all platforms@creativedrunkSother's bookI'm Just Here for the Drinks: A Guide to Spirits, Drinking and More Than 100 Extraordinary Cocktails  by Sother TeagueSother's Cocktail RecipeNap Time  1.5 oz Mezcal (I used @RosaLuna for its soft smoke) .75 oz @SuzeOfficial1 Dash @BettersBitters foamer.5 oz Grapefruit Juice .5 oz lime juice .25 2:1 syrupVigorously shake with ice to chill, dilute, and aerate. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express oils from a grapefruit twist over the top and ornament accordingly.Our SponsorsThe Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center https://www.theheldrich.com/Magyar Bank https://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steak https://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restaurant https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Reach out to The Restaurant GuysNo commercials...except for this oneTo hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguyshttps://www.restaurantguyspodcast.com/

The BanterThe Guys sound the alarm that what's in your bottle is not what it used to be and find out Francis' favorite ice cream.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys reconnect with Sother Teague about the beginning of Amor y Amaro 13 years earlier,  his multitude of establishments and his viral video last year.  Be sure to listen to find out how you can get a Super Secret Sother Cocktail! (Psst, scroll down.)The Inside TrackThe Guys met Sother through Dale DeGroff and Audrey Saunders (cocktail legends). He was generous to help them celebrate their 30th anniversary of Stage Left Steak and has attended several special events at their restaurants. They met up at Tales of the Cocktail last month for oysters.On why some love the hospitality business:“As you're making 10 (cocktails) and dealing with the bar and listening to the ticket machine rattle at you, it's a high pressure situation, but I think that there are folks like the three of us who thrive on that. I don't think I'm ever going to step away from this stuff,” Sother Teague on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024BioSother Teague worked in kitchens for 12 years and was a culinary educator. He came out of the kitchen and landed behind a couple of  bars in New York before opening Amor y Amargo in 2011. His Overthrow Hospitality Group has nearly a dozen venues such as Avant Garden and Soda Club in New York and Ubuntu in Los Angeles. In 2018 Sother was awarded Mixologist of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. Sother Teague, along with Damon Boelte, and Greg Benson have hosted The Speakeasy podcast since 2011. It won Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast.InfoSother's podcastThe SpeakeasyOverthrow Hospitality Concepts (including Amor y Amargo)https://www.overthrowhospitality.com/all-venues/Sother on all platforms@creativedrunkSother's bookI'm Just Here for the Drinks: A Guide to Spirits, Drinking and More Than 100 Extraordinary Cocktails  by Sother TeagueSother's Cocktail RecipeNap Time  1.5 oz Mezcal (I used @RosaLuna for its soft smoke) .75 oz @SuzeOfficial1 Dash @BettersBitters foamer.5 oz Grapefruit Juice .5 oz lime juice .25 2:1 syrupVigorously shake with ice to chill, dilute, and aerate. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express oils from a grapefruit twist over the top and ornament accordingly.Our SponsorsThe Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center https://www.theheldrich.com/Magyar Bank https://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steak https://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restaurant https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshop Reach out to The Restaurant GuysSupport the Show.To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguyshttps://www.restaurantguyspodcast.com/

Greg's a top chap and I first met him years ago when he had a brief stint as GM at one of my local bars here in NY. A hospitality refugee, Greg dove deep into the beer world before coming to the dark side of spirits and cocktails, and is now the third leg of the sturdy stool that is the award-winning The Speakeasy podcast, together with its founder Damon Boelte and Sother Teague. Greg is possibly the oldest person on TikTok and as well as that he recently brought real agave syrup to the world (and it is DELICIOUS), so it was high time we sat down in the back room on Porchlight (which was a bit noisy - sorry!) and shot the breeze. Enjoy!Greg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/100proofgreg/Order Ancestral Agave Syrup: https://www.ancestralagave.com/The Speakeasy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iM1x2yL8rbqMXTZlMOmId Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.org Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldduffgenever?lang=en www.oldduffgenever.com...

It's a very special night at the Roberta's studio! Jimmy is joined by HRN's The Speakeasy host Greg Benson to co-pilot this ruckus, rockin' episode! Also joining them are Danny Mena and Arik Torren, co-founders with Jimmy of Bowl of ‘Zole. The group has assembled in honor of October's Bowl of ‘Zole event, along with the recent announcement of HRN's new executive director, RJ Bee.But that's not all! It's truly a party tonight, including Cameron Holck, Arik's partner at Lot 001 Brands Imports; Courtney Greenleaf Torren, agave spirits and general hospitality lover; Tiffany Collings, one half of Las Chingonas Imports; Julia Cuthbertson, other half of Las Chingonas Imports; and Lou Bank (OH MY GOD!) of S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave. It's a jam packed episode with tons of tastings and tales. Be sure to listen in, cheers!Image Courtesy of Armen Spendjian.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

This is a very special episode with a special guest! We delve DEEP into what makes the great Greg Benson tick. And I got news for ya, it ain't a clock, ya know what I'm saying? I don't. __________________________ Yes, we have a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yes, we have a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Greg Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettuceguys/support

In need of an end of summer refresh? Us too. Join us as we dive into the cool waters of history, which we've spiked with rum for the occasion. We'll explore the surprising chronicle of the Mojito through the past lives of its ingredients and their vital mixture. Cheers!Further Reading:Discover Rob's comprehensive guide to rum at Rob's Rum Guide.Learn about Tristan Donovan's work on Fizz and more here. Find Ian Williams's book, Rum: A Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776 here.For more cocktail content check out Greg Benson on Back Bar or The Speakeasy.Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

 Understand what might be the reasons why you've been feeling frustrated over your business Find out how to make sure you are running your business instead of your business running you Learn why honesty and having one vision as a business is crucial in ensuring your business is at the right track towards growth Resources/Links: Wanting to Know How to Implement EOS Into Your Business and Avoid All the Unnecessary Frustrations? Find out if EOS is really for you and your business: aprendecoaching.com Summary Have you been feeling frustrated with your business and feel like it's just going nowhere/ Do you want to know more about EOS and how it can be the answer to all your business frustrations? Are you ready to find out the magic of EOS and bring less stress to your life and more clients and profits to your business? Greg Benson is an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementer with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurial leaders to get what they want out of their business and out of life. In this episode, Greg shares how EOS can help you get the most out of your business and profits while working with less stress, less time, and more control. He also talks about what are the common problems that you might be experiencing and how it might be your calling to try EOS that can guarantee you the best! Check out these episode highlights: 01:37 – Greg's ideal client: “My ideal client is entrepreneurial leadership teams. They need to be open and honest, open with themselves and each other.” 01:57 – Problem Greg helps solve: “I help entrepreneurial leadership teams solve their vision, traction, and healthy problems. So let me describe that for you. When I say vision, what I mean is helping to get that leadership team and the entire organization crystal clear on where they're going, and how they're going to get there.” 03:37 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Greg: “Some of the symptoms or biggest problems that they have is going to be a lack of control. We talked about lack of control, what I mean is lack of control of their time, of the market, or their company.” 05:11 – Common mistakes that people make before they find Greg's solution: “There's a bunch of them. But let me give you two of the biggest ones. Number one is thinking they can work harder and longer. The problem is that there's a bandwidth issue.” 06:32 – Greg's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “We call it ‘the journey'. So maybe their first step in this journey is simply to go to my website aprendecoaching.com. Schedule a chat with me.” 07:19 – Q: Why do you love implementing EOS? A: I've been in the business world for 40+ years, and I've seen a lot of things. But what I've found with EOS is a system, a complete system, that's simple and works. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “As goes your leadership team, so goes the rest of the organization.” -Greg BensonClick To TweetTranscript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you from little Castaways Beach in Queensland, Australia, joined today by Greg Benson. Greg, good day. Sir, a very warm welcome from down under. Where are you located? Greg Benson 00:23 I'm located in Arlington, Texas and it is a good warm welcome because it's about 99 degrees Fahrenheit here. Tom Poland 00:31 That's about 45 degrees Celsius, I think, which is extremely hot! So you haven't already hit full yet, by the sound of it? Greg Benson 00:39 No, we haven't. Tom Poland 00:39 Still making out the summer. Well, enjoy it, if you possibly can. I hope you got aircon. Folks, for those of you who haven't heard of Greg, he's an EOS specialist. That's Entrepreneurial Operating System specialist. He's implemented and he's got over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurial leaders gain traction in their business, rather than spinning your wheels actually moving forward. I know the system well enough to validate its efficacy. It's a really thoroughly well-thought-out system. And I've seen the results in various clients, their businesses over many years, they actually do get traction and direction and focus. And it's a very- I love the timeframe of accountability and review based on implementing a clear plan. So that's what Greg is all about! The title today is called, “Are You Running Your Business or Is Your Business Running You?” And Greg's going to share with us in the next seven minutes all about that. So, Greg, our time starts now. Question number one, sir, is, who is your ideal client? Greg Benson 01:37 Yes, my ideal client is entrepreneurial leadership teams. They need to be open and honest, open with themselves and each other. They need to be growth-oriented, typically 10 to 250 employees and privately held. Tom Poland 01:53 Perfect! Thank you, sir. Question number two is what's the problem you solve for them? Greg Benson 01:57 Well, I help entrepreneurial leadership teams solve their vision, traction, and healthy problems. So let me describe that for you. When I say vision, what I mean is helping to get that leadership team and the entire organization crystal clear on where they're going, and how they're going to get there. And with attraction, what I mean by that, is I help get the entire organization, starting with the leadership team, more disciplined and accountable and executing towards that vision. And finally, healthy. Tom, you and I have plenty of gray hairs. We've seen this before. But many times leaders in an organization don't work well together. With EOS, what we do is help to get those leaders into a leadership team that's cohesive, functional, open, and honest with each other. Because what we found is that as goes your leadership team, so goes the rest of the organization. We get to a point where everyone in the organization is crystallized on that vision, laser focus on. Everywhere you look, the people are disciplined and accountable and executing towards that vision. It's like they're gaining more traction every day. And finally, it's just a much more open, honest, cohesive place, even a fun-loving place to work that makes more money. Tom Poland 03:14 The transformation of the culture. And what I love about it is you've got this team now heading in the same direction rather than pulling against each other. That's one of the big features that I've noticed. Greg, tell us- thank you for that. Question three, we've got five minutes left. What are some of the typical symptoms that a leader in an organization is going to be noticing it's going on, that's going to kind of give them the heads up that they need to be reaching out to you? Greg Benson 03:37 Yeah, some of the symptoms or biggest problems that they have is going to be a lack of control. We talked about lack of control, what I mean is lack of control of their time, of the market, or their company. Instead of them controlling their business, their businesses controlling them. Another one is what we call the “people problem”. And business would be wonderful if it weren't for people! Well, especially in entrepreneurial growth-oriented companies, what you find is that they're frustrated with their employees, with their customers, with their vendors, and even with their partners. You know, they don't seem to understand that they don't get it. They don't follow through. They're not on the same page. Another one is- we'll call it “lack of profit”. They're working way too hard for way too little. You see, another one would be they've hit the ceiling. No matter what they seem to try, they just can't seem to break through to the next level. And so they're stuck and they're confused and they don't know what to do. And the final one is, what I like to call, “nothing's working”. They've tried everything and they've read the latest book, okay. And it works for a while but doesn't stick. And as a result, their staff gets numb to new initiatives. And so they're really, now, just spinning their wheels. They need to be able to stop and get traction. Tom Poland 04:55 Got it! Thank you. Great description. Question four, we've got three and a half minutes left. We're looking at some good-sized organizations that are growth orientated. They're going to try stuff. You've mentioned buying the books, going to the latest seminar, maybe? What are some of the common mistakes that you've seen folks make before they find your solution? Greg Benson 05:11 Yeah, well, there's a bunch of them. But let me give you two of the biggest ones. Number one is thinking they can work harder and longer. The problem is that there's a bandwidth issue. There's a capacity issue in their business and in their personal life. You know, there's only so hard and long that you can work before you get, either, you overload or you have a failure. And, personally, I hope it's a failure in their business and not in their personal life. The other aspect of that is that if they work longer and harder, they're probably going to be doing more of the things they shouldn't be doing in the first place, and they should be delegating and working with their teams. So that's number one. The second one is what I like to call the “new great idea book”. Now, you know, Tom, I know you, you're a person that really seeks wisdom. And there are a lot of great books that have been written. And it seems like every month there's a new book that comes out. A great book! A very good book. We also know that there's nothing new under the sun. What we're going to need is things that have a complete system that's simple, that works? Tom Poland 06:20 Okay. Greg Benson 06:20 That's what I've come to do in EOS. Tom Poland 06:22 Thank you, sir. Just under two minutes left. Question five, one valuable free action. So it's like a top tip. Give an idea that's going to move people forward, won't solve the whole problem, but it might be a step in the right direction? Greg Benson 06:32 Well, in EOS, we call it “the journey”. So maybe their first step in this journey is simply to go to my website aprendecoaching.com. Aprende means learn. I help businesses learn a new way of doing business, okay? Schedule a chat with me. All we're going to do is talk and see if EOS and I might be right with them. If there's some kind of manager, you know, and while supplies last, I've got a number of books by Gino Wickman, the book, “Traction”. I'd love to send them to them for free. Tom Poland 07:00 Fantastic! Thank you, sir. So that's A-P-R-E-N-D-E, aprendecoaching.com. Go get it there, folks. You can book a consultation and grab yourself a free book while you do that. We've got 60 seconds left, Greg. Question number seven, what's the one question I should have asked you but didn't? Greg Benson 07:19 Tom, this may sound a little cheesy, and I hope the audience will forgive me. But you would ask, “Greg, why do you love implementing EOS?” And here's why. You know, I've been in the business world for 40+ years, and I've seen a lot of things. But what I've found with EOS is a system, a complete system, that's simple and works. And so what I love doing is working with entrepreneurial leadership teams to help them get with one of their businesses. Not everybody wants the same thing, but I can help them get what they want with EOS. It's complete, simple, and works. Tom Poland 07:53 I think the nice thing about EOS is that the structure and the framework and the knowledge that you apply actually make success more inevitable than anything else. Greg Benson, thank you so much for your time, your insights, and for sharing so generously. Tom Poland 08:07 Thanks for checking out our Marketing The Invisible podcast. If you like what we're doing here please head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate us, and leave us a review. It's very much appreciated. And if you want to generate five fresh leads in just five hours then check out www.fivehourchallenge.com.

 Understand what might be the reasons why you've been feeling frustrated over your business Find out how to make sure you are running your business instead of your business running you Learn why honesty and having one vision as a business is crucial in ensuring your business is at the right track towards growth Resources/Links: Wanting to Know How to Implement EOS Into Your Business and Avoid All the Unnecessary Frustrations? Find out if EOS is really for you and your business: aprendecoaching.com Summary Have you been feeling frustrated with your business and feel like it's just going nowhere/ Do you want to know more about EOS and how it can be the answer to all your business frustrations? Are you ready to find out the magic of EOS and bring less stress to your life and more clients and profits to your business? Greg Benson is an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementer with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurial leaders to get what they want out of their business and out of life. In this episode, Greg shares how EOS can help you get the most out of your business and profits while working with less stress, less time, and more control. He also talks about what are the common problems that you might be experiencing and how it might be your calling to try EOS that can guarantee you the best! Check out these episode highlights: 01:37 - Greg's ideal client: “My ideal client is entrepreneurial leadership teams. They need to be open and honest, open with themselves and each other.” 01:57 - Problem Greg helps solve: “I help entrepreneurial leadership teams solve their vision, traction, and healthy problems. So let me describe that for you. When I say vision, what I mean is helping to get that leadership team and the entire organization crystal clear on where they're going, and how they're going to get there.” 03:37 - Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Greg: “Some of the symptoms or biggest problems that they have is going to be a lack of control. We talked about lack of control, what I mean is lack of control of their time, of the market, or their company.” 05:11 - Common mistakes that people make before they find Greg's solution: “There's a bunch of them. But let me give you two of the biggest ones. Number one is thinking they can work harder and longer. The problem is that there's a bandwidth issue.” 06:32 - Greg's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “We call it ‘the journey'. So maybe their first step in this journey is simply to go to my website aprendecoaching.com. Schedule a chat with me.” 07:19 - Q: Why do you love implementing EOS? A: I've been in the business world for 40+ years, and I've seen a lot of things. But what I've found with EOS is a system, a complete system, that's simple and works. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “As goes your leadership team, so goes the rest of the organization.” -Greg BensonClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you from little Castaways Beach in Queensland, Australia, joined today by Greg Benson. Greg, good day. Sir, a very warm welcome from down under. Where are you located? Greg Benson 00:23 I'm located in Arlington, Texas and it is a good warm welcome because it's about 99 degrees Fahrenheit here. Tom Poland 00:31 That's about 45 degrees Celsius, I think, which is extremely hot! So you haven't already hit full yet, by the sound of it? Greg Benson 00:39 No, we haven't. Tom Poland 00:39 Still making out the summer. Well, enjoy it, if you possibly can. I hope you got aircon. Folks,

Industry veterans and long time friends Matt Friedlander and Zak Snyder are finally realizing their dreams of Midori laced Miami Vice's, Cubano sandwiches and late night sing-alongs in New York's Lower East Side. Sally Can Wait will fling its doors open to welcome us all on November 17. Plus, where in the world is Greg Benson?Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Speakeasy by becoming a member!The Speakeasy is Powered by Simplecast.

A look inside the Old Fashioned episode with David Wondrich, author of "Imbibe" and Dale DeGroff, author of "The Craft of the Cocktail." Go behind the scenes of Back Bar and discover what these two guests from our last episode have to say about bartending in London, getting your start in New York City and drinking whiskey at 30,000 feet.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us as we talk about history's favorite drinks and how what we drink shapes history. To see what's coming next follow Greg on instagram @100ProofGreg. #drinkinghistoryHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Back Bar by becoming a member!Back Bar is Powered by Simplecast.

The story of the very first cocktail - where it came from, the strong opinions it breeds and what the way we drink it says about us.The word “cocktail” was first defined in print in 1806 with a simple recipe - strong spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters. Since then the specs have morphed to include brandy, rum, whiskey (and whisky), rum, vermouth, absinthe, amaro, campari, lime juice, even pickled mushrooms. The list goes on and on. And as the years have gone by the way we make and stir and argue over this drink has shaped the cocktail world forever - but perhaps it's shaped us even more.We're joined on this episode by David Wondrich, author of “Punch!” and “Imbibe” and by Dale DeGroff, former head bartender of the Rainbow Room and author of “The Craft of the Cocktail.” Our actors today are Chris Stinson and Mary Myers. Music by Ryan Laney, research assistance by Zoe Denckla, logo by Alicia Qian.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us as we talk about history's favorite drinks and how what we drink shapes history. To see what's coming next follow Greg on instagram @100ProofGreg. #drinkinghistoryHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Back Bar by becoming a member!Back Bar is Powered by Simplecast.

Grab some sunscreen and join us as founder of Bahamian craft cocktail bar Bon Vivants, Kyle Jones, joins us from the islands!  We discuss the slow rise of cocktail culture on the island and talk about the challenges of training bartenders who've never made a cocktail, to becoming one of Tales of the Cocktail's nominees for best new international bar of 2020.Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Lauren Mote of Bittered Sling joins the band all the way from Amsterdam to talk martinis, bitters, dating a chef, and the relative merits of Waffle House. Plus, everyone on The Speakeasy is very particular about how they like their eggs, and Damon can drink a surprising amount of water. Don't forget to check out Lauren in, “The Iconic Cocktail - The Martini”.Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Alex Showerman of Athletic Brewing joins the band to discuss their new N/A Blood Orange IPA, how brands can change the world and that classic summer love story, bikes and beersDon't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Amaro distiller and unwittingly vegan meat producer Louis Catizone sits down with Greg and Sother to talk innovation, adventuring into the RTD market and the surprising spots on our bodies that can sense bitter flavors.Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Bartending has existed since, well…. forever. For as long as people have been drinking, there have been people who have made, sourced, and poured those beverages into cups in front of people for money. On this special episode hosted by Greg Benson (bartender and host of Back Bar and The Speakeasy), we look at education for the bar industry. Greg welcomes Nonna Titulauri, a Diageo Bar Academy World Class Finalist who lives and works in San Francisco. She's been behind bars since she was a 21 year old college student. They discuss why so many ‘bartender schools' are so lacking and what resources are available to bartenders who are just starting out or looking to build skills. This episode was supported by Diageo Bar Academy.Have a question you want answered? Email us at question@heritageradionetwork.orgThis project is funded in part by a Humanities New York CARES Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal CARES Act. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.The Big Food Question is powered by Simplecast.

In a world where RTDs are everywhere, Bronya Shillo, founder and CEO of Fisher’s Island Lemonade, was one of the first to think ‘huh, this is pretty good. I should put this in a can.’ Now seven years since she sent her first cases to market, Bronya joins the band to talk pioneering in a now very crowded field and what it’s like to be a woman and do something different.#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Sign language interpreter, absinthe maven, ukulele hero, and all-around ray of sunshine, Jessica Graves, sits down with the band to talk makin’ absinthe in the lone star state, and branching out into the exciting world of floral amaro. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.

Jeff Morgenthaler, 25 year veteran of the bartending world talks with Greg and Sother about how bars have changed, how people stay the same and what it’s like to love something and clean up its puke at the same time. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Mark Barrett of Diageo Bar Academy sits down with Greg and Sother to talk education, how we can make the most of our now extremely online lives and what we can do to never stop learning.Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Oaxaca returns! Carlos Moreno and Txomin Alcorta join Greg live from Mexico to talk mezcal (and rum, and gin, and whiskey, and vodka) as well as what it means to create, innovate and reinvent, whether it’s a business that’s been in your family for generations or an entire spirit. And of course there’s lots of geeking out over agave. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

A countdown to WWI and a bright, bubbly festive drink named after a killing machine. As the great old powers of Europe marched toward war the conflict seemed inevitable. But was it? Was there a way these men could have resolved their differences? Joining us on this journey is the French 75, a bright bubbly little drink named after a fearsome peace of WWI artillery. What can this drink teach us about fighting out our issues, and have we really learned our lesson from the past? Special guests this week are Zahra Bates of Courvoisier Cognac, Keli Rivers of Sipsmith Gin and Angry Staff Officer of the War Stories podcast.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us every two weeks as we talk about history's favorite drinks and how what we drink shapes history. To see what's coming next follow Greg on instagram @100ProofGreg. #drinkinghistoryHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Back Bar by becoming a member!Back Bar is Powered by Simplecast. 

Aaron Polsky and Erin Hayes sit down with the band to talk Livewire drinks, a new line of canned cocktails with the heart of rock n’ roll. What can Led Zeppelin and Guns n’ Roses teach us about making great cocktails and building a more equitable industry? Tune in to find out. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

The one and only Caroline Rosen joins the band for the Speakeasy’s first semi-live recording in over a year! Cocktail conferences have changed forever and she has some pretty good ideas about keeping the best parts and building back better. Tune in to hear about the future of festivals as well as some dope ideas for events when we can all meet and drink and hug someday soon. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Cachaça pioneer and sustainability beacon Dragos Axinte joins the band to talk distilling, going carbon negative and how Novo Fogo is saving the planet one bottle at a time. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

It’s a very special pandemic St. Patrick’s Day! Again! Jillian Vose of Dead Rabbit joins Greg and Sother to talk about the big day last year, what’s changed since then and what it’s like to run a bar and write a book in lockdown. For more of Greg’s thoughts on losing a second St. Paddy’s Day in a row you can check out his writing here: 100proofgreg.medium.com/losing-st-patricks-day-again-6be805f8e85Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Live from Reykjavik Teitur Riddermann Schiöth joins the band to talk traditional Icelandic spirits, (mmm, aquavit!) building an iconic bar on the edge of the Arctic circle and what he’s working on next. Plus, The Speakeasy has been nominated for the Taste Awards! Check out all the finalists at http://www.thetasteawards.com/12th-annual-taste-awards-nominees-finalists-and-honorees/ Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

The band sits down to talk about life, the shit it throws at you and the joys of living boldly with industry luminary Chris Patino. As well as founding Simple Serve, owning Raised by Wolves in San Diego, organizing Bartender’s Weekend and partnering to produce Termana Tequila with The Rock Chris is leading a charge against cancer with https://thistshirtfightscancer.com/ Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Bertha González Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Tequila Casa Dragones talks about crafting a unique and inspiring tequila by doing things the hard way. Plus a US/Mexico bartender exchange program, because who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Check out @casadragones on instagram to learn more.Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Bottomless: The Bloody Mary, and the curiously counter-culture history of brunch. This is a special presentation of Back Bar, hosted by our very own Greg Benson. Back Bar is a rollicking deep dive into the events, phenomenon, relationships and human foibles that shaped the world’s most iconic drinks. Each episode features industry luminaries like Derek Brown, Robert Simonson and, of course, Sother Teague. Enjoy! And if you do, please subscribe to keep up with new episodes as they launch (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS). New episodes will be released the 1st and 15th of every month. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve joins the band to talk, what else, whiskey and chocolate AKA the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone.  Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Chris and Camila of Volley Tequila Soda join Greg and Sother to talk natural flavors, the natural world, and how sneakily often one doesn’t come from the other. Plus, our friend the Rhum Bishop needs your help! Support Eugene’s amazing mission on his sustainable farm by going to gofundme.com/f/bishop-botany-farm to donate. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Entrepreneur, rum pioneer and former coconut smuggler Dani Zig joins Greg and Sother to talk about innovation in spirits, respecting your ingredients and how fortunate it is that the US government considers a certain plant nuts, not fruit. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

David Vitale of Starward in Melbourne, Australia joins the band to talk eating, drinking and finding a sense of place in a world of whisky. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

This week we're presenting the first episode of Back Bar, a rollicking deep dive into the events, phenomenon, relationships and human foibles that shaped the world’s most iconic drinks. Hosted by food and beverage writer Greg Benson and featuring guest appearances from industry luminaries like Derek Brown, Robert Simonson and Sother Teague, Back Bar’s vaudevillian approach to storytelling is a refreshing cocktail of history and humor.In this first episode, Greg tells the story of the Sazerac, how it changed, adapted, evolved and kept pace with the rest of the cocktail world. Subscribe now to get the episodes as they launch! (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS). New episodes will be released the 1st and 15th of every month. Keep us on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

In Episode #20, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with John McCarthy, a freelance writer for Men’s Health, Forbes, Gear Patrol and other top media outlets. ⁣⁣John is also the author of two books, “The Modern Gentleman” and the upcoming “Whiskey Rebels,” and is co-founder of the John Barleycorn Awards, a spirits taste and marketing competition, and serves as its Director of Judging.⁣ ⁣Tune in to hear this spirited journalist share his thoughts on:⁣ ⁣1) Why a story for Men’s Health is all about practical advice, whereas one for Forbes is business-focused and often driven by statistics.⁣⁣2) Why the idea of “terroir” in spirits intrigues him, with impassioned distillers on both sides of the issue.⁣⁣3) How the water source used to make whiskey has an enormous influence on the spirit’s ultimate flavor.⁣ ⁣4) How he helped to create the John Barleycorn Awards and what sets them apart from other spirits competitions.⁣ ⁣5) Why Islay in Scotland would be the first place he travels to once pandemic restrictions are lifted for its legendary, peated malt whiskies and rugged natural beauty.⁣⁣6) How he managed to write his upcoming book, “Whiskey Rebels,” while in-person visits to distilleries were largely curtailed.⁣ ⁣7) How his first book, “The Modern Gentleman,” is a breezy beginner’s guide that provides a deeper understanding of food and drink that are enjoyed every day. ⁣ ⁣John also answers a listener question from Harrison Kahn, VP of Marketing at Caledonia Spirits, which produces Barr Hill Gin in Vermont. He asked what it will take for American gin to earn a leadership position in the global spirits landscape.⁣⁣Connect with John at @john_just_roams on IG and via email at johnmccarthy8628@gmail.com.⁣ ⁣Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency at @hannaleepr on IG.⁣⁣In this week’s “HLC Innovation Report,” we feature:⁣⁣#1: What We Are Reading This Week - "Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes” by Ivy Mix. Our agency celebrates book authors we admire through our #AskTheAuthor series. Check out @hlcbookmedia on Instagram for our full interview on how Ivy and Ten Speed Press brought her spirited book to life (https://www.instagram.com/hlcbookmedia/). ⁣ ⁣#2: Who We Are Honoring This Week - Kara Newman, a freelance writer and editor for Wine Enthusiast, Bloomberg and PUNCH and also the author of many beloved cocktail books, including “Cocktails with a Twist,” “Nightcap” and more. Kara’s inspiring quote is "If it was easy, everyone would do it." We celebrate pioneering women via our digital channels, so check out hannaleecommunications.com for more than 270 women’s words of wisdom (https://www.hannaleecommunications.com/inspiring-women).⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣#3: What We Are Celebrating This Week - Canned Cocktail Company. Kelly Levison, a 20-year industry expert, has helped over 100 bars in NYC and beyond by offering a cocktail canning service during these challenging times. Popular canned cocktails include Gin & Tonics, Negronis, Old-Fashioneds, Margaritas and more. Now drinks enthusiasts can enjoy these craft cocktails from their favorite bars at home (http://bit.ly/2LRP74U). ⁣ ⁣#4: What Podcast We Are Listening to This Week - “The Speakeasy.” Hosted by Sother Teague, Damon Boelte and Greg Benson, they recently interviewed Jordis Unga, the multi-talented General Manager of Katana Kitten in New York City. They talked about her Grammy Award-winning music career, how she caught the hospitality bug early on from her family and later pivoted from one kind of performing to another. Be sure to give it a listen to hear about her colorful career journey (http://bit.ly/3h9QNCt).⁣ ⁣#5: Who Is Inspiring Us This Week - Miracle Manning. This beautiful little girl held a sign saying “Save My Daddy’s Business” at a recent rally in Times Square where she accompanied her dad, Chris Manning. Organized by the New York City Hospitality⁣Alliance (https://www.thenycalliance.org/) and the New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association (https://nysrbla.org/), the rally was a plea for Congress to pass the RESTAURANTS Act. We are keeping our fingers crossed.⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Damon, Greg and Sother look back on the past ten years of bartending, and a year that felt like a decade. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

The story of the Sazerac, how it changed, adapted, evolved and kept pace with the rest of the cocktail world in the pilot episode of Back Bar. On the pilot episode of Back Bar host Greg Benson delves into the history of the Sazerac, a cocktail that’s changed over the years to become something uniquely American. Through historical luminaries like “Cocktail Bill” Boothby and “Professor” Jerry Thomas along with modern day giants like Dale DeGroff we see how the Sazerac and drinking as a whole evolved over the past 200 years. Along for the ride are Sother Teague, beverage director of Amor y Amargo, Tales of the Cocktail President Caroline Rosen and Cocktail Kingdom CEO Greg Boehm.———————————————— Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us every two weeks as we talk about history's favorite drinks and how what we drink shapes history. To see what's coming next follow Greg on instagram @100ProofGreg. #drinkinghistoryHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Back Bar by becoming a member!Back Bar is Powered by Simplecast.

Jordis Unga, the metaphorical and literal rock star of Katana Kitten talks service, music, the need to perform and reinventing yourself. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

From chef to critic to bartender to farmer Eugene Nyaundi has seen a lot and he sits down with Greg and Sother to talk Rhum, botanicals and cultivating respect for the food we eat. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Industry luminaries Lynnette Marrero and Jessica Gonzalez join Greg and Sother to talk about their latest adventures upstate with Wonderbar Beacon and Dutch’s Spirits and what it’s like to only kind of trade in the New York City hustle.Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

The one and only Joaquin Simo descends through the maelstrom of the past week and the past year to discuss what bars, clubs and venues bring to their communities and what we can do to save them. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

It’s Cider Season! Ryan Burk, Head Cider Maker at Angry Orchard joins Sother and Greg to talk history, fermentation and the not-so-humble apple. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Tristan Willey, spirits polymath and co-founder of Good Vodka talks creativity, sustainability, and the contours of his truly unique career.#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Bridget Firtle of Owney’s Rum and Rockaway Seltzer joins Sother and Greg to talk about running a distillery, starting a health-focused brand, and staying sane while doing everything in between. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Whiskey, Cheezits and Rock n’ Roll! Paul Hletko of F.E.W. sits down with the band to talk guitars, distilling, and when it’s the right time to break the rules. #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

YouTube star Greg Benson, blogger Vanessa McGrady, pod fave Amos Glick, & actress Jonna Tamases join Gisele to talk Making Art From the Wreckage, plus Greg’s teen adventure story and... The post The Gisele Show Podcast, mit Friends! (part 1) – July 27, 2016 first appeared on The Gisele Show Podcast, mit Friends.

Kim Evey has been at the forefront of modern entertainment for almost a decade. She was a YouTube pioneer and producer of one of the biggest web series of all time, The Guild. So, trying to figure out how and when to become a mom was not an easy decision. Fertility issues and a long adoption process made it even more challenging. We talked about all of this and how motherhood can turn what you thought you wanted completely upside down. Kim Evey, husband Greg Benson, and their bundle of cuteness, Charlie Also, check out some of the work Kim and Greg do with Prank It Forward!