Podcast appearances and mentions of Ian Burrell

Bryan and Constantine sit down with the one and only Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. From his early days behind the bar to becoming a world-traveling advocate for rum, Ian shares stories from his spirited journey — including an ambitious attempt to mix cocktails near the Drake Passage. It's a deep dive into the culture, history, and passion behind one of the world's most beloved spirits.

In this, sweet, funky, and occasionally grassy conversation with Ian Burrell (@therumambassador), author of Rum A Tasting Course, some of the topics we discuss include: Why Ian takes a “flavor-first” approach to rum (in general, but especially in this book), and how these flavors are gateways to history, geography, culture, and conversation. The different ways that rum can be categorized, and why these categories are a gateway to all the delightful exceptions that will bamboozle and delight your palate and your brain. We also discuss the three primary types of rum drinkers and the ways these different mindsets and preferences weave through the contemporary story of rum as we experience it at our favorite bars and distilleries. Ian offers a glimpse into some of the completely unique features of RUM: A Tasting Course, including how to make a DIY aroma kit to practice your nosing skills, how he learned about some of the more “illicit” styles of cane spirits being produced around the globe, and how to read a rum label in a way that gives you clues as to what's in the bottle. We also explore how rum is the most global spirits category of all and why it can benefit from a “complex-systems” approach that introduces people to many different levels of description on their journey to understand and enjoy the bounty of world cane spirits. Along the way, we riff on why it's awesome to know the shoe size of your favorite rum blender, the elaborate heist that Ian has planned in order to secure a barrel or two from Foursquare Distillery, which sex act is most comparable to the experience of drinking Campari, and much, much more. Every conversation with Ian is both a joy and a complete reinforcement of WHY he is truly THE Global Rum Ambassador. I hope you'll take the opportunity to give him a follow on social media and look into preordering his new book, Rum A Tasting Course, which will be available in the US about a month after this podcast goes live.

In this free bonus episode, we're releasing global rum ambassador and Equiano co-founder Ian Burrell's full interview from our 100th episode, which was full of interesting nuggets about the development of Equiano, rum education, where we can expect to see exciting new rums come from over the next several years, and much more! Also, we try to guess our way through a mystery sample provided by Rumcast Patron Kyle in DC, only to fail spectacularly.P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

A refreshing mojito? Rum punch? Maybe just a simple rum and coke? Many of us might think no further about rum than how to mix it within a drink. But it actually has a unique story within our history through its links with slavery and the navy, where it was used as a currency and became an integral part of the maritime trade in people and sugar. Fast forward to today, and the popularity of rum is still rising. But amid the flavours, brands and a vast range of rum-based drinks, there is very little information about how it's made and where it comes from. In this episode, Jaega Wise visits two British rum producers making it in very different ways. One, Goldstone Rum, is the latest addition to a new group of distillers making rum from scratch in the UK. The other, the BBC Food and Farming Award-winning Isle of Wight Distillery, is part of a long tradition of blending and spicing rum made in the Caribbean. But while rum has a sociable, sunny image thanks to its Caribbean heritage, not many people want to talk about its darker history and how it was once used as currency to buy enslaved Africans, who in turn worked on the sugar plantations that were the source of rum itself. Who better to hear about the history and culture of rum than global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, who meets Jaega at RumFest to explain more about its origins, the rum scene in the UK and mix a cocktail or two. Throughout this journey of rum, Dr Christy Pichichero, professor of history and expert in Black studies at George Mason University, explains why understanding the true story of rum is an important part of our shared history, and what it means to rum makers and drinkers today.Presented by Jaega Wise. Produced by Nina Pullman for BBC Audio in Bristol.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we have Part 2 of the Black Mixcellence duet. Ghanaian-Brit Colin Asare-Appiah joins me to talk the history of the term “mixology,” his journey from bar hand to head of Trade Director of Multi-Cultural and LGBTQ+ Advocacy at one of the world's leading spirit bands--Bacardi, and the importance of getting involved. Colin has worked with numerous spirit brands, celebrity chefs, cocktail bars and industry experts across the globe. He starred in the “The Cocktail Kings” on the DISCOVERY Channel where he travelled around the world creating bespoke cocktails to reflect their destinations. In his current role, Colin oversees fostering brand advocacy for the Bacardi USA Brand Portfolio. His expertise and spirits knowledge have been featured in Imbibe, Complex, WSJ, TIME and Cocktail Lovers Magazine to name a few. If you haven't bought the book yet, what are you waiting for? #GetInvolvedBruv! Get yours here (https://a.co/d/faL7ioF). Where to find Colin? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-asare-appiah-4890854/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cocktailcolin/?hl=en) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/cocktailcolin) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cocktailcolin/) What's Colin reading? The Real Pepsi Challenge: The Inspirational Story of Breaking the Color Barrier in American Business (https://a.co/d/5AHlJK7) by Stephanie Capparell The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America (https://a.co/d/eheSUz2) by Nikesh Shukl Natives (http://%22%E2%80%8C%22) by Akala (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akala_(rapper)) Afro-Vegan Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed (https://a.co/d/3XyYSvc) by Bryant Terry The cooking Gene (https://thecookinggene.com) by Michael W. Twitty Other topics of interest: About celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver (https://www.jamieoliver.com) Douglas Ankrah (https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/2681/people/douglas-ankrah) and the Porn Star Martini (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porn_star_martini) The LAB (https://www.barlabacademy.com) About sobolo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roselle_juice) Cocktail Kings (https://press.discovery.com/emea/dtl/programs/cocktail-kings/) About the BAFTA Awards (https://www.bafta.org) Tales of the Cocktail (https://talesofthecocktail.org) Tom Bullock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Bullock) Caperitif (https://tomatom.com/a-a-badenhorst-caperitif/) High on the Hog (https://www.amazon.com/High-Hog-Culinary-Journey-America/dp/1608194507) Cocktails: Shaken & Stirred (https://a.co/d/8QXoq92) Ariel Contreras-Fox (https://screenrant.com/hells-kitchen-ariel-contreras-fox-career-family-facts/) The Howard Theatre (https://www.thehowardtheatre.com/legacy/) Ian Burrell (https://ianrumburrell.com) Front/Back (https://www.frontbackaccra.com) in Accra Lagos Cocktail Week (https://lagoscocktail.com) 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop (https://the50thanniversaryofhip-hop.com) About Julep Cocktails (https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1562/cocktails/julep-cocktails) About Ashtin Berry (https://www.radxc.com/about) Special Guest: Colin Asare-Appiah.

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David presents his favourite moments from series seven, including veteran wine writer Hugh Johnson; the editor of his Pocket Wine Book, Margaret Rand; Essi Avellan MW talking about her Champagne Report for Club Oenologique; Schloss Gobelsburg's Michael Moosbrugger; glassware expert Daniel Primack; and global rum ambassador and IWSC senior judge, Ian Burrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David chats to global rum ambassador Ian Burrell - a regular face on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch - about rum, its history, what makes a great example, its role in cocktail culture and why he decided to co-create his own brand, Equiano. Rums featured: Equiano Rum (gold) Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Dark Rum (gold) Bacardi Rum 10 YO Gran Reserva Diez Rum (gold) Elixir Distillers Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve Rum 2021 (gold) House of Rum 16 YO XO Reserve Rum (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the vast world of rum. First, he interviews Shawn Martin, Distillery Manager of Papa's Pilar Rum in Key West, who discusses the production methods used to make myriad styles of rum. Then, Chris speaks with Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador, about rum's origins in the Caribbean, how the colonial power of the Royal Navy informs the legacy of rum, and how the category continues to evolve, and more. This month's blind tasting segment with Emily Nixon features Paula de Pano, proprietor of forthcoming wine shop Rocks + Acid in Raleigh. Can you identify the grape and region purely based on Paula's tasting note? Additionally, Kelly Coggins reveals the wine he presented in the Emerging Regions: New York & Vermont episode.     

I'll have another regular episode of the Drinks Adventures podcast to share with you very soon.Right now though I'm stoked to share an interview from another one of my favourite drinks podcasts, The Modern Bar Cart out of the US.The host is a gentleman by the name of Eric Kozlik, who describes his show as a cocktail podcast for home bartenders and industry pros alike.But in spite of that, The Modern Bar Cart really does cover the full gamut of drinks and Eric really has had some amazing guests.This year they've included Sam Calagione, founder of one of America's top craft breweries, Dogfish Head; global rum ambassador, Ian Burrell; and the renowned spirit and cocktail writers David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum.And today on the Drinks Adventures podcast, I'm sharing Eric's interview with another Eric, the spirits judge and author Eric Zandona, whose new book, "The Atlas of Bourbon & American Whiskey” is out now.I learnt so much about the different regional styles of American whiskey from this interview – Eric's depth of knowledge on the topic is unparalleled.So I'll leave you to the Erics and after you enjoy this interview, go and subscribe to The Modern Bar Cart Podcast.

On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #51 Ian Burrell on Rumfest 2021, Equiano Rum, and defining the role of the Rum Ambassador. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ian 'Rum' Burrell the global ambassador for the rum category and, THE man to speak to for all things rum. He also founded Rumfest, the world's first rum festival in 2007 and, has since inspired the birth of rum festivals around the world including Miami, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Prague, Hong Kong, California, New York, Chicago and Mauritius). Enjoy!   Website: ianrumburrell.com/ Rumfest Tickets: rumfest.co.uk/show-tickets/ Instagram: The Rum Ambassador   ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :)  https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning                 ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com

Cocktail lovers take note, 11th-17th October is all about one spirit: rum. To celebrate, we chat to the Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell about the category in general as well as how to choose a rum to suit your palate and what's in store at the upcoming RumFest on 16th October.But before we get to the interview, there are the reviews… In this episode we share our thoughts on Dima's Vodka from Ukraine, Amaro Santoni from Italy and the flavours of Japan to be found at Sachi and Sakaya, two bars in one building – Pantechnicon in Knightsbridge.Tristan Stephenson's Curious Bartender Rum Odyssey from our cocktail library brings us back to the rum theme and the cocktail we're making this week seals the deal.What we're mixing:Rum Old Fashioned50ml dark rum (we used Santa Teresa)2 1/2 tsp either Demerara or Muscovado sugar syrup (2 parts sugar to one part water)2 dashes Orange Bitters2 dashes Angostura aromatic bittersOrange peel to garnishMethod:Stir all ingredients over ice in a Rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonFor more from The Cocktail Lovers, including signing up for our digital and print magazine, visit our website, thecocktaillovers.comTo see the products featured in this episode, check out our Instagram page @thecocktaillovers and see their websites below:Amaro SantoniDima's VodkaCurious Bartender Rum OdysseySachiSakayaSanta Teresa 1796RumFest The RumFest trade event is on 15 OctoberRumFest Live and RumFest online is on 16 October. The live session will be split in two sessions 12-4pm and 5pm-9pm; the online session lasts for 5 hoursSpiced Rum Show 17 OctoberTickets and information from rumfest.co.ukThe Cocktail Lovers podcast is available every fortnight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One hasn't even launched, the other appears to be struggling to get off the ground but a new TV rivalry is beginning that could change the face of broadcasting in the UK. GB News has just lost its Chairman and lead presenter Andrew Neil, who now admits he quit because he was in "a minority of one" over the direction of the channel which critics say is becoming more right wing. That's come in the week that Piers Morgan announced he's joining Rupert Murdoch's TalkTV which is due to launch next year. We speak to media commentator Ian Burrell who tells us the two newsrooms may be battling over an audience that doesn't exist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Episode #59.  On this podcast, Drums and Rums alumn Jame' from Ready Set Rum joins me as co-host as we chat with the Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. Ian's been around rum as part of his family and culture from starting out as a bartender in London to becoming an ambassador for the rum industry. He talks about starting up the African-Caribbean blended rum, Equiano, with a collaboration with Foursquare and Gray's Distillery. Also, he drops some knowledge about what space tastes like. ----------------------------------------------------------------------The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Here are a few things you will hear in this episode of the Drums and Rums podcast. What type of rum does he recall being around while growing up?Partnering up with Richard Seale at FoursquareThe history behind the name of the company.Equiano's foundation supporting Anti-Slavery International After taking a break from college and started bartending, did you have an idea of where this all would end up or be just let's give it a go?The return of the rum festivals and the upcoming one in Miami in February 2022.We ask about his music career back in the '90s with a successful hit song that was in movies and tv ads. The story on how he set up a Rum Shack in Antarctica? In four sips or less:Neat or on the rocks?Prince or Michael JacksonAs a bartender what's your most important toolWhich bar would you bartend at, the Cantina from Star Wars or Cheers?Visit Ian's links:https://equianorum.comhttps://equianorum.com/foundation/https://www.instagram.com/equianorum/Don't forget to check out our  and Ready Set Rum's site and linksDrums and Rums website. Follow us on Facebook, YouTube,  InstagramReady Set Rum on YouTube, InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums)

Adam speaks with Ian Burrell, self-styled global rum ambassador and co-founder of Equiano Rum about the history and diversity within the rum category, as well as why Equiano is so interested in blending rums from the Caribbean and Africa. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or the podcast platform of your choosing, and send any questions, critiques, suggestions, or requests to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this eye-opening conversation and rum tasting with Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell, some of the topics we discuss include:   How Ian entered the rum world as a bartender, which led to several career transformations as a brand and category ambassador, then the creator of UK Rumfest, and now as one of the cofounders of a blossoming rum brand. The fascinating life of Olaudah Equiano, slave-turned-entrepreneur-turned-freedom-fighter-and-philanthropist. He, of course, is the namesake of Equiano rum and the inspiration for both its products and its philanthropic mission. How rum from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is blended with meticulously distilled and aged spirits from Barbados to create the unique flavor profile and multicultural DNA of Equiano's flagship product and its brand new light rum, which I had the privilege of tasting before it even hit shelves here in the US. We discuss the impact of colonialism and geographic indications on today's rum landscape We explore the exciting emergence of multi-style or multi-island rum blends, the difference between “nursing” and “doctoring” a drink, how Ian plans to convert Barack Obama into a rum drinker, and much, much more.

Ian Burrell is no stranger in the rum world. An acclaimed rum expert, educator, and ambassador, and a founder of events including U.K. Rum Fest and London Rum Week, Burrell is now one of the co-founders of Equiano Rum, which debuted in Europe and the U.S. last year. In this episode he talks with us about the rum’s distinctive blend of spirits from Mauritius and Barbados; the history of the rum’s namesake; and the brand’s charitable foundation and its first grant recipient, Anti-Slavery International.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe.

Please complete the TellyCast/ Workshare Content Industry Monitor survey http://bit.ly/3bdNVTPFormer BBC News European & US editor Mark Mardell, I/ The Drum journalist and media consultant Ian Burrell talk GB News, News UK, Andrew Neil and Piers Morgan, Indigo Talent Founder & MD Jude Thompson on the secrets of the TV industry headhunter and Scorpion Films’ David Cornwall chats with Boom! PR's Justin Crosby. David’s Stories of the Week https://www.thedrum.com/news/2021/03/17/channel-4-partners-with-tiktok-super-serve-young-audienceshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/meimeifox/2021/02/23/how-snapchatter-sarati-earned-1-million-in-three-months-on-spotlight/  Sign up to the free TellyCast+ newsletter http://eepurl.com/hkehBjTellyCast+ website http://bit.ly/3a0dCqvTellyCast insta - tellycast_tvTellyCast Twitter - @TellyCastTVTellyCast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmvkr2NAP5I7bi9IQztBsA  TellyCast is edited by Ian Chambers. Recorded in London in lockdown 3.0 Music by David Turner, lunatrax. Recorded in lockdown March 2020 by David Turner, Will Clark and Justin Crosby. Voiceover by Megan Clark.

In this episode, we start with some more chatter on Hampden's latest Great House release and revisit a defunct rum produced in Trinidad (though probably not the one you're thinking). From there, we jump into our conversation with Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador and co-founder of Equiano Rum (the world's first African and Caribbean rum) among other ventures.In signature fashion, Ian takes us on an entertaining ride through discovering the rums of Mauritius, his relationship with Richard Seale, how the first Equiano rum blend (Mauritius rum and Barbados rum) came to be, what to expect next from Equiano, developing the International Sugarcane Spirits Awards, adventures in awards categories, overlooked or underrated rum distilleries, his basketball and music careers, and more!Links to learn more:Ian Burrell's websiteEquiano RumThe International Sugarcane Spirits AwardsInternational Sugarcane Spirits Awards results from Year OneThanks to Holmes Cay for sponsoring this episode. Explore their current releases at HolmesCay.com and keep an eye for new ones coming this year.

Equiano is a rum made between Africa and the Caribbean, which is using its name to tell the story of Olaudah Equiano. The Nigerian-born writer and abolitionist was able to buy his freedom from slavery in the 18th century in part by selling rum, before settling in London. Two of the brand’s co-founders, Ian Burrell, a prominent rum expert, and Aaisha Dadral, who is behind the creative studio Crave, discuss creating the perfect rum to tell Equiano’s story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I chat to The Rum Ambassador and one of the team behind Equiano Rum, the latest rum to hit the market. We chat rum, launching a brand during covid and long term plans for the first Afro-Caribbean Rum on the world stage. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Tales of the Cocktail” - Top 10 Best Broadcast or Podcast (2020). New episodes posted every Tuesday and Friday. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

It is hard to find anyone else in the spirits business who has done more for the modern rum renaissance then Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. For over 20 years, he has travelled the globe visiting distilleries, and educating bartenders and rum aficionados. In addition, he is also the founder of UK Rumfest, one of the industry's most prestigious spirits festivals, as well as co-founder of his very own rum, Equiano Rum. So tune in the week and get schooled on what it is like to live a life in dedicated to premium rum. Learn More: Equiano Rum: https://equianorum.com Ian Burrell: https://ianrumburrell.com ============================= Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

With the interest in premium rum on the rise, qualities such as purity and authenticity are becoming more important than ever. And this is where Equiano comes in as this limited release blends flavours and techniques from separate hemispheres. We talk to global rum ambassador, Ian Burrell, one of the founders of the brand about blending, terroir and effect that ageing in different barrels has on a liquid.

Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell joins the podcast all the way from London to talk about the politics of rum, impressing Quincy Jones, his new rum, Equiano, & how you should always drink with friends. We'll hear some of his music too! Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/shebmo

In this episode Ian Burrell and Peter Holland join host Tristan Stephenson to discuss all things rum! From the most memorable moments in it’s history to new innovations in distillation, our guests explore all elements of this diverse spirit. 

Ian Burrell is a 2:13 marathoner and in 2015 he finished 25th at the Marathon World Championships in Beijing. It says something about how fierce the competition was if a 2:13 time gets you 25th place! The post 2. Ian Burrell on the Incredible Experience of Running in the World Championships appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

In the last interview for the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with Ian Burrell and chat rum, following your passion and drop bears. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

Ian Burrell is the global ambassador for the entire category of rum. London born to Jamaican parents, Ian’s packed more into his life so far than most of us ever will – he made his name as rapper 'The Dude' and as a professional basketballer, before deciding to devote himself to tasting and traversing the category of rum. He was behind the world’s first International Rum Fest in London in 2007 and has since set up events on every continent, even in Antarctica of all places! Ian’s the man to ask about anything to do with rum, so we asked away – about the touchy subject of adding sugar, the markets that excite him most and much, much more. Then, we’re off to Cork in Ireland, where Andy Ferreira from Cask takes us through their intriguing approach to cocktails. They use only locally foraged ingredients to build their menu and some of those elements would never have thought of putting in a drink.

Ian Burrell is former Media Editor of The Independent, and one of the UK’s foremost news industry commentators. In this in-depth interview he talks through his career, starting at the Birmingham Post & Mail, his work at the Sunday Times Insight team, and 20 years at The Independent; discusses journalism’s future, despite ‘heartless’ cuts to newsrooms; and strongly criticises Facebook for holding back ‘critical’ information from publishers, threatening the industry.

This week we have a tasting session with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, L’Anima Head Chef Antonio Favuzzi tells us why octopus is a hot restaurant trend (and shares some expert cooking tips); and Charlotte and Alex discuss the eternal appeal of afternoon tea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Murdoch, son of Rupert, has returned to Sky as Chairman. It comes four years after he resigned from the position amid the phone hacking scandal, which led to the closure of the Murdoch-owned newspaper News of the World. Since last July, James Murdoch also served as chief executive of 21st Century Fox, Sky's biggest shareholder. Andrea Catherwood is joined by Sarah Ellison of Vanity Fair, who has closely followed the Murdoch media dynasty, and also Ashley Hamilton Claxton, from Royal London Asset Management, a shareholder in Sky, who calls the reappointment 'inappropriate.' Guardian News & Media, the publisher of the Guardian, is to cut running costs by 20% - a little over £50m - in a bid to break even within three years and support future growth. In the words of its Chief executive David Pemsel: 'We need to be an agile, lean and responsive organisation.' Ian Burrell, Assistant Editor & Media Editor of The Independent newspaper joins Andrea to discuss whether the Guardian's model of free content online, amid a climate of reduced print advertising revenues & the rise of ad-blocking, is a sustainable one. Africa's internet penetration will reach 50 percent by 2025 and there are expected to be 360 million smartphones, according to data from McKinsey Consultants. Today, journalist Ismail Einashe is discussing what impact new media in Africa is having on journalism, at a talk for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. He joins Andrea after the talk. Also joining her is author Anjan Sundaram, whose new book "Bad News" examines press freedom in Rwanda. Together they discuss whether the growth of new media in Africa is a way to improve democracy, or whether it's a mechanism for greater state control? Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

The human brain was built to predict the future. If you can't see what's coming, you can't survive. Tea leaves, entrails, and complicated algorithms are just a few of the ways humans have tried to divine the future for personal gain. Today on our show we have three stories about various attempts to look into the future. A Berkeley undergraduate tries to beat the racetrack, economists attempt to predict recessions, and a software that can listen to a song and predict whether it's going to be a hit. Guess which one is the most successful, and who forgot about a couple very important variables. Producers: Charlie Mintz, Daniel MacDougall, Bonnie Swift Jonah Willihnganz Host: Charlie Mintz Featuring: Sarah Rizk, Sam Alemayehu, Paul David, Howard Schwartz, Mike McCready, Jadena, Koji Gardiner, Eleanor Safridge Fields, Kasiana McLenaghan, Robert Mintz Music: Koji Gardiner, Ian Burrell, Andy Seymour, Jeff Striker, Pascel, Boomsnake More info at:http://web.stanford.edu/group/storytelling/cgi-bin/joomla/index.php/shows/season-2/153-episode-209.html