Podcasts about Mezcal

This new ad for Cadbury's Bournville “dark” chocolate is funny. But there's a cost to that humor, and it isn't to Cadbury. We take Goliath to task for attacking David in this episode of Agave Road Trip!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank and Bruce Costa of the Granite Forest Dojo!Episode NotesShout outs this episode to Dark Matter's Sleep Walk Chocolate, Lifetime Wells International, “The Last Tourist,” Hampden Estate Rum, and Appleton Estate Rum!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textOur Bottle: EnsembleWe picked this because of how smoky and scotch like it wasThe ad for this bottle say its light but with a complex finishIf this is light, I might really like mezcal!What is mezcalMade only in Jalisco“Mezcal” is like whiskey, where tequila is like “bourbon”  All tequila is mezcal but not all mezcal is tequilaMade using agave hearts (pinya) that are roasted in a pit, which makes it smokyIt roasts for a few days, then dug up and smashed using a stone wheel moved by horsesThis is fermented into polqueUsually then distilled in pot stills If the bottle says “Destilado en barro” then it is distilled in a clay pot still The spirit is distilled to the proof wanted, it is not cut, and usually not agedRepisado is aged versionPipe Pairings:Irish cask by PetersonCocktails:Research SourcesEverything you need to know about Mezcal | How to DrinkSupport the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

In this episode of Next Economy Now, Erin Axelrod speaks with Fabiola Santiago, founder and executive director of Mi Oaxaca, about what Indigenous worldviews can teach us about belonging, reciprocity, and everyday consumption. Drawing from her experience as a diasporic Zapotec woman from Oaxaca and a public health researcher, Fabiola explores the hidden systems behind mezcal, food, and tourism, and how extraction and cultural appropriation shape communities and ecosystems. The conversation invites listeners to rethink how they relate to culture, place, and what they consume, and to imagine a slower, more regenerative economy rooted in care and mutual responsibility.View the show notes: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/choosing-home-in-a-time-of-displacement-w/-fabiola-santiagoSupport the show

Jimmy caps off a wonderful year of amazing guests with Tim McKirdy, co-founder of The Coaster - an independent podcast network. On this episode, the duo talk about Tim's early work as a writer/editor at VinePair, the meaning of "splitting the G", Mezcal, the negative impacts of monoculture, and the announcement of Sauced- a new show on The Coaster with HRN's own, Sother Teague!-The CoasterThe Coaster is an independent podcast network founded by Tim McKirdy, former Managing Editor of VinePair and creator/host of the Cocktail College podcast; JP Watson, founder of UK-based independent publisher The Pound Project; and Gabriela Marchand, a veteran drinks publicist and PR strategist.Based in Brooklyn, NY, The Coaster creates podcasts that explore culture through the lens of what we drink. Each show focuses on a different and specific aspect of culture — from food and film to music, literature, and history — revealing the role alcohol plays in shaping the stories we tell and the lives we live. The network's flagship show, Sauced, launches January 8, 2026.SaucedSauced is a weekly podcast about cooking with booze and drinking with food, co-hosted by Tim McKirdy, a drinks journalist and former VinePair editor, and Sother Teague, a noted bartender, bar owner (Amor y Amargo), and author. Both hosts began their careers in professional kitchens before shifting into the drinks world; Sauced brings those paths back together.Each episode spotlights a classic dish prepared with alcohol, a recipe elevated by booze, or an iconic food-and-drink pairing. The goal is simple: connect what's on the plate and in the pan to what's in the glass, and explore how alcohol shapes the flavor, story, and culture of the dishes we love.Additional LinksMezcal Podcast Miniseries: Episodes 1, 2, and 3Sauced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauced.pod/ Sauced Website: https://saucedpodcast.com/ The Coaster Website: https://the-coaster.com/Sother Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativedrunk/ Tim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whisk(e)y Wednesday Gone Wild: Mezcal from Peloton & Leyendas w/ Jamie Korkos Dec 10th 2025

Send us a textWith Bobbert back in the U.S. from the commune in Mexico, Marge and her new friend, Agnes, get sick of Bobbert's company pretty quickly and her constant stories about mezcal and the mezcalẽra, Carmen. When will Bobbert return to the commune? When can Agnes and Marge be alone?B is for Bisexual - short stories by Laura P. Valtorta

There's a field of blue weber agave in Jalisco that SACRED has purchased. The plan is … well, a secret. But there's a possible glitch in the secret plan and that glitch is the picudo, a weevil famous for eating agave. Are we going to let a famous weevil interrupt our plan? No — we're going to bug out!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank and Greg Rutkowski of Finca 18 with wisdom from Isaac Arellanes Santos, an agricultural consultant, and interstitial fun from Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate and Official Troubadour Larry Beckett!Episode NotesShout outs this episode to the the 818 Tequila-funded water-security project in Chacala, Jalisco, Emilio Sengar, Eduardo Aguilar from Telesecundaria El Manantial, and Sergio Garnier of Mezcal Ultramundo!The cover to this episode is everything to me. The art is by Gilbert Hernandez — Beto, of Los Bros Hernandez, creators of the comics series Love and Rockets. When I was a 15- or 16-year-old kid, this comic book showed me that comics could tell any story. The magical realism that Beto and his brothers Jaime and Mario depicted in Mexico and Southern California stuck with me. I think a lot of the joy I feel when I'm traveling in rural Mexico now is the discovery of images that they planted in my teenage brain. I was a comics geek growing up — mainly Marvel with a bit of DC on the side. Then some of the alternative superhero stuff when that started popping in the 1980s. But Los Bros Hernandez showed me a whole different world. And that art was colored by my friend and former Marvel Comics colleague Gregory Wright! When I moved as a 21-year-old kid to New York to take the job with Marvel, Greg was one of the first to welcome me, introducing me to the fabled pastrami-on-rye at the dearly departed Carnegie Deli! Long-suffering friends are the best friends!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whisk(e)y Wednesday Gone Wild: Mezcal from Peloton & Leyendas w/ Jamie Korkos Dec 10th 2025

This week, I sat down with Alex Ferzan, co-founder of Manojo Mezcal and founder of ZADDY, creative agitator, and the definition of a career shapeshifter, from the late-90s punk scene to managing bands, to building culture-shifting brands that go way beyond hype.We get into the real story behind how someone who once toured with hardcore bands ended up helping create some of the most irreverent, unforgettable brand voices in the last decade. Alex breaks down the chaos, luck, timing, and intuition behind building businesses that actually hit, including the wild early days of BABE Wine and what it really takes to create a brand with momentum (hint: it's not perfection, it's punk energy).We talk scrappiness, culture-making, why marketing is “bullshit” but also the whole game, and how to know when you've hit that strategic moment where a brand is ready for its next level. Plus, Alex shares the story behind Manojo Mezcal; from Oaxacan lore to thoughtful design decisions, to partnering with world-renowned chef Enrique Olvera to build something that stays true to place, people, and craft.If you're building a brand, dreaming about your next product, or trying to figure out how the hell to make noise in a crowded space, this episode is stacked with insight you can actually apply.Tune in for stories about creative risk, real brand building, entrepreneurship that doesn't look like a LinkedIn post, and why the best ideas usually start with a little chaos.

There's a restaurant that opened in Queens, New York, a couple months ago with the name Whitexicans. That's a loaded word – loaded with enough implications of classism and racism that it sparked a protest. But it also sparked a lot of media coverage. So what does it mean that your place of hospitality has an inhospitable name?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank and Dr. Steven Alvarez of St. John's University.Episode NotesShout outs this episode to Ismael Gomez, The Great Gatsby, sound engineer Roy Sierra, the Instagram page of Whitexicans, Steven's course Taco Literacy, and the neighboring restaurant The Queensboro!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found creative ways to make their mark. This week Eli checked back in with Gillian and Joey to learn about their approach to guerilla marketing at the world's premier beverage conference (it involves a custom backpack), and they also dove into the company's recent experiments with ingredient recycling. From brewery collaborations to botanical seltzers, there is a lot happening over at SennzaFinne, and they get into a little bit of all things ‘bitter' in this conversation.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Heaven 11Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberSennzaFinneRecipesGift BoxBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Tasting at Tales (5:14)Partnerships with Breweries (12:56)Distillation Collaboration with Old Log Cabin (23:28)Ready-To-Drink Options (30:11)Pop Up Bars (40:12)SennzaFinne's Lineup (44:00)Last Leaf & Mezcal (47:09)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some years now, mezcal, Mexico’s other national spirit, has been in a cultural spotlight in and out of Mexico—especially here in the U.S. But the unseen devastating consequences of that demand have had a profound impact on the people making it. In this episode of Latino USA, we take a journey to Oaxaca to understand the ancestral connections to mezcal, how the spirit is made, and how to become a better consumer. Because there's “so much tradition, every time you sip, every time you smell, and every time you taste it.” This episode first aired in 2021. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textBobbert, busy on the commune helping Oliver, Peebles and the gang in Oaxaca, still misses Marge. What can she do, with Marge living in Alabama, fighting the military regime? Bobbert feels torn between two worlds as she helps make mezcal and cheers up the team at Thanksgiving by playing the trombone.B is for Bisexual - short stories by Laura P. Valtorta

La totalidad de México me emociona y me entusiasma, pero últimamente, Guadalajara trae a mi corazón latiendo fuerte: sus calles, sus museos, la gran oferta de destilados, los infinitos remedios para la cruda. Y específicamente, uno de los lugares que creo representan la gran imaginación tapatía, es Mecenas.Hace ya unos meses tuve la oportunidad de sentarme con Santos (reconocido como El Bartender Promesa por MXBEST y uno de los fundadores de este bar), a compartir y contarnos sobre tragos y destilados. Espero disfruten esta conversación y que se den una vuelta para probar su larga oferta de menjurges deliciosos.

(00:00:00) Nocturno Groove Finale - Joseph Foley (00:03:10) Del derecho en Asia a los whiskies escoceses (00:07:49) Formarse en whisky (00:11:42) Estado de la industria del whisky en México (00:15:47) La experiencia del consumidor mexicano con destilados (00:21:07) Bebemos Old Pulteney 18 Años y Octomore 10 Años (00:26:56) Burns Night en México 2026 (00:34:50) Whiskies para amantes del mezcal (00:39:29) Ante un apocalipsis, ¿qué destilerías salvamos? (00:41:59) Pablo's Peace - Joseph Foley Diálogo nocturno con Víctor Ramos, de Whisky México. Hablamos del estado de la industria del whisky en México, los paralelos del whisky con el mezcal, las destilerías que pueden salvar al mundo, y la celebración anual de Robert Burns, a realizarse el 23 de enero del 2026 en México con la presencia del Catador Itinerante. Bebimos Old Pulteney 18 Años y Octomore 10 Años.

There have been so many things for which to be grateful this year. But, oftentimes, I find myself dwelling on the heartaches and regrets of the year. So Linda and I got together to talk about the great moments, to share on Thanksgiving. And we talk about how to help create more great moments before the year ends.Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.Episode NotesShout outs this episode to Dre from Clavel, Chava Rosales at Tequila Cascahuin, Michael Rubel, Leavitt Street Tavern, Women in Spirits, Misty Kalkofen, Del Maguey, Ron Cooper, David Suro, Greg Rutkowski at Finca 18, the raicillero community of Chacala, Jalisco, Paolo Rodriguez, Kendall Jenner, 818 Tequila, Roy Sierra, Mezonte, Ben & Frank glasses, Expendio el Sacualillo, Serafin Morales, Mezcal Alarii, Temo Garcia, DC Chocolate Festival, the Heirloom Cacao Preservation fund.If you're looking to give thanks, please consider contributing to the Heirloom Cacao Preservation fund or help SACRED underwrite the installation of a bio-digester in San Dionisio Ocotepec!The picture in this episode's cover is from the inauguration of the well and cistern in Chacala. Included in the photo are Emilio Sengar, Atanasio Guzman, Omar Alejandro Rodriguez Cruz, Greg Rutkowski, Leti Bañuelos, and Adrian Rodriguez Joya, among many others!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 165.2: NVU Part 2, Sports Loyalty, Live Oak Vodka, Thanksgiving Travel, Swift Single Malts, Sauterne, Gin, and Mezcal

In the past decade, housing prices in Mexico City have climbed 148%, fueled largely by digital nomads and a tourism boom. More than 26,000 AirBnB units have taken over what would have been apartments for people for whom Mexico City is home. This past summer, that led to protests in the streets: “shattered glass, broken doors and furious graffiti,” according to a story in The Guardian. In our enthusiasm to visit a place, are we displacing the foundation of what makes that place so desirable? The people who live there? Should we not visit?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Roy Sierra of Agave Road Trip with insights from Olga Camargo of SheNix.Episode NotesCheck out the other podcast Roy engineers, Heritage Mezcal! And Olga's app, SheNix!The sweet art in this week's cover includes Manifestación by José Clemente Orozco!Shout outs this episode to Hotel Stanza in CDMX and Agave Spirits Presents, the best way to get amazing, traditionally made agave spirits from families in rural Mexico, even when you find yourself at an all-inclusive resort!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Support us at https://buymeacoffee.com/whiskeytangent Whiskeys: The Dead Rabbit Blended Irish Whiskey • Natterjack Batch 1 Single Grain Irish Whiskey • Bushmills 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey • Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey • Clonakilty Private Barrel Select Rivesaltes Cask Finished Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Tangents: Marty and Rachel join us on our first trip back to Ireland in over 3 years! • The 4 types of Irish Whiskey • Our rain- and Mezcal-soaked trip to The Dead Rabbit in NYC • Apparently “wax and pesticide” is a tasting note now • Don't pith me off! • New from 7-11, the Irish Whiskey Big Gulp • WTF is a Natterjack? • Apparently, “bottom of the pecan pie” is a tasting note now • #minteresting • The frog is so metal, bro • The history of Bushmills (finally!) • Apparently, “sad mushy grape” is a tasting note now • Our non-Mezcal-soaked trip to Molly's Shebeen in NYC • Go 'Nilla! • WTF is treacle? • Her name is Dickensheets! • WTF is Lemon Piff? • Gas v. soda prices • Marty's a terrible driver in Ireland • Irish people do a lot of hurling • The Gentile Cut • WTF is Rivesaltes? • The grape must do what • Ed likes to expose his “barrel” to the salt air Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi, Teller of the Tales, Fiddles McGinty, Folk Round, Midnight Tale, Heroes of a Thousand Battles, and The Pyre by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

If you're a business owner who makes their living serving food or drinks that are rooted in Mexican traditions, or a brand owner who is selling spirits made in Mexico or, perhaps, made somewhere else but rooted in Mexican tradition, what are your obligations — if any — to the people who come from Mexico?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Lyanne Alfaro of Moneda Moves with insights from Arturo Lamas of Lost Lore Tequila and Primo Hermano Mezcal.Episode notesCheck out Lyanne's podcast, Moneda Moves!See 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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Even in little ol' Salt Lake City, Zohran Mamdani fever is hitting the streets. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means and City Cast contributor Cassie Bingham, break down some local election results and what to make of them. Plus, joyful picks of the week. Check out Edison Street Silent Movies. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  PLUNJ The Shop Canyon View Credit Union Pantry Products Salt Lake Harm Reductions Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

First I heard from Sergio Garnier that the wild lamparillos on his 24,000-acre ranch in Durango skipped a season. Didn't shoot quiotes. Didn't go to flower. Then I heard the same about the agaves in Guerrero from Damian Meneses from El Tigre. And Damian and I were in Jalisco together and he told me that the raicilleros were saying the same thing: none or almost none of the agaves are going to seed. So … what's up?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Sergio Garnier of Mezcal Ultramundo.Episode NotesCheck out Mezcal Ultramundo!Shout out this episode to El Tigre!“Do Trees Talk to Each Other?,” Smithsonian Magazine, March 2018“Trees Talk To Each Other. 'Mother Tree' Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too,” “Fresh Air,” May 2024“Underground Networking: The Amazing Connections Beneath Your Feet,” National Forest FoundationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madre Mezcal has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the agave spirits space — and it's done it without the deep pockets of a corporate parent. Co-founder and CEO Chris Stephenson joins Business of Drinks to unpack how an indie brand captured 11% U.S. market share in a category dominated by global strategic-backed brands like Del Maguey, Ilegal, and 400 Conejos.Before founding Madre, Stephenson spent nearly 30 years shaping culture at MTV, Xbox, and SFX Entertainment. That experience laid the foundation for a different kind of drinks company — one built from the ground up through community, creativity, and culture.In this episode, Chris shares how Madre:

There's a lot of talk about ensuring that the mezcaleres get paid fairly, and that's an important conversation. There's less talk about the palenqueres getting paid fairly, and that's also an important conversation that we should be having more often. But there's zero talk about ensuring the people who own Mezcal brands get paid fairly. So … let's talk.Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and sharing from David Martin, Jr. of Dos Gabachos Mezcal.Episode NotesCheck out Dos Gabachos Mezcal!Shout outs this episode to David Suro, Lalo Angeles of Lalocura, SACRED Agave, celebrity owners, and Diageo!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation with my dear friend Fabio Raya, we explore many of the ideas we were exposed to at the "VI Simposio Internacional de Agave". This episode includes everything from using agave as livestock silage to developing a comprehensive strategy for using 2 million hectares of Mexican arid land—a full labyrinth.Big shout-out to Fernanda Arrillaga, from Casa Sotol, for hosting us and letting us record at her beautiful house in Saltillo.And huge thanks to Alan and the whole team at Pechotierra for taking us to Jorge Luis Torres Casas vinata to get a proper education on Nuevo León spirits and for allowing us to catch the lovely picture featured in this episode.Cheers y feliz día de muertos y todos santos. 

Jason talks with Ingrid Chavez and Jacqui Thompson, co-founders of Las Melodías de la Luna Mezcal about how they met and their Prince connection. Plus, would you prefer a fruity dessert or a chocolate dessert on National Chocolate Day?

4pm Hour: A local artist is creating a map of Twin Cities first kisses. Jason wants your first kiss story! Then on DeRusha Eats - Ingrid Chavez and Jacqui Thompson, co-founders of Las Melodías de la Luna Mezcal join Jason to talk about their product and their Prince connection.

Two Minnesota women, linked through a connection to Prince, have founded their own mezcal brand. Why? How? Ingrid Chavez and Jacqui Thompson, co-founders of Las Melodías de la Luna Mezcal, join Jason DeRusha on DeRusha Eats to talk about their history, their love for mezcal, and why having a woman-owned company with a woman distiller makes a difference. The Prince connection? Jacqui Thompson managed Prince's Paisley Park recording studios and co-founded the PRN Alumni Foundation, a nonprofit established by Prince's team to continue his legacy of social justice. She co-founded the agave brand Revel Avila in 2012. Ingrid Chavez is a songwriter, poet, producer, artist, and entrepreneur who has collaborated with major musicians like Lenny Kravitz, Madonna and was a recording artist on Paisley Park Records albums.

Send us a textDissatisfied with life on a compound in Mexico, Marge and Honey drive back to Alabama. Once there, Honey connects with Diesel Tedesco, and Marge, happy to be home, joins a group of Democratic Socialists.B is for Bisexual - short stories by Laura P. Valtorta

I see so many agave enthusiasts visiting Mexico and not checking luggage. And Alvin Starkman, who guides visitors to Oaxaca's palenques, sees even more. People … what are you doing? Alvin and I attempt to make the case to bring the case.Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Alvin Starkman of Mezcal Educational Tours of Oaxaca.Episode NotesRead Alvin's article, “Mezcal Aficionados: Check your Luggage When Visiting Mexico”! And read all of his articles: Oaxaca Mezcal Tours, Oaxaca Mezcal & Pulque, Mezcal Educational Tours, and his blog on MexConnect! Shout outs this episode to Del Maguey Mezcal, Mezcal Rambha, CH Distillery, Jeppson's Malort, Dolores Kohl Education Foundation, the Kohl Children's Museum, and Dos Hombres Mezcal!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How We Seeez It! Episode 305, Bring Her Back “Grapefruit.” – Piper. We continue the moth of spooky with “Bring Her Back”.  We watched this one on HBO. From the team that brought you “Talk To Me” which we covered last year. Interesting but not the scary we are looking for. We cover our thoughts on it and there is so much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.         As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can't miss series. Also please rate and review show on all your favorite podcast apps. Drinks for the episode "The RackaRacka" 1 oz Batavia Arrack van Oosten ¾ oz Mezcal ½ oz Dry Curaçao ¼ oz Fernet Branca ¾ oz Passionfruit syrup ¼ oz Fresh lime juice "Morning the Mother" Half cup of Lemon lift black tea Generous pour of Bloody Shiraz Gin Pour of Vanilla Bean simple syrup. Squeeze of fresh lemon.  Show links. https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/bring-her-back/  HWSI LinkTree HWSI Facebook Link  HWSI Instagram Link HWSI Youtube link !!  You can also email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com

According to the Comercam, production of Mezcal dropped in 2024. It went from 14.2 million liters in 2022 down to 12.2 million liters in 2023 and, last year, down again to 11.4 million liters. So how does Mezcal find new drinking buddies?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and insights from Sammy Halpern of Desolas Mezcal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US State Department has changed their safety ratings for Mexico. The only places in the country where, according to the US State Department, you can just go as freely as you might to, say, Washington, DC, would be Campeche and Yucatan. Everywhere else in Mexico it's suggested that you should “exercise increased caution.” Some places I love to go, like Jalisco, Baja California, Chiapas, and Queretaro, I'm told I should “reconsider travel.” And my beloved Michoacan and Guerrero are “do not travel” zones, according to the US State Department. So … what does this mean for gringx bartenders?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.Episode NotesThe cover to this episode is everything to me. The art is by Gilbert Hernandez — Beto, of Los Bros Hernandez, creators of the comics series Love and Rockets. When I was a 15- or 16-year-old kid, this comic book showed me that comics could tell any story. The magical realism that Beto and his brothers Jaime and Mario depicted in Mexico and Southern California stuck with me. I think a lot of the joy I feel when I'm traveling in rural Mexico now is the discovery of images that they planted in my teenage brain. I was a comics geek growing up — mainly Marvel with a bit of DC on the side. Then some of the alternative superhero stuff when that started popping in the 1980s. But Los Bros Hernandez showed me a whole different world. That realization of the broader stories that could be told through the medium didn't redirect the trajectory that I was on in the business side of comics. I landed at Marvel when I was 21 years old, where I made so many friends who are still friends to this day. The angry, sarcastic Greg Wright was one of those friends — is one of those friends, though now he's neither angry nor sarcastic having become a gentle and loving father who now goes by the more gentle and loving name Gregory Wright. Gregory stepped up to color this amazing Beto art.And the initial reason for commissioning the art? Since 2021, the National Museum of Mexican Art has welcomed me to help organize their annual spirited fund-raiser, Copitas de Sol. I get to drag in a bunch of spirits brands and a bunch of restaurants and bars, and I get to commission art like this. This cover will be one half of the poster for next year's Copitas de Sol, which will occur some time in August. And wait until you see the second half!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Order Nando & P welcome Mikey to the pod. Mikey reps for Real Del Valle Tequila & Divino Maguey MezcalMikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mezcalmikey2.0The Industry Perspective Socials!Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspectiveNando's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwult_/P's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas_coffeeRob's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robeenyoThe Industry Perspective:Pulling back the curtain on your favorite bars and restaurants telling you what goes on behind the scenes with the establishments, the people that make it run and hopefully give you some insight into our perspective

Months ago COMERCAM released the 2024 numbers for Mezcal. But I just finally got around to looking at them. What do they reveal? To me, a lot of questions about the integrity of the numbers!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Shawn Miller of PKGD Group.Episode NotesYou can find the 2025 Comercam report here and the AMMA site is here. You won't find any relevant numbers but the CIDAM site is here.Shout outs to Tristan Stephenson of the Curious Bartender Podcast, Dr. Iván Saldaña Oyarzábal, Sergio Garnier at Ultramundo Mezcal, El Acabo Raicilla, and Lalocura.Thanks to Roy Sierra for the episode cover and, as ever, funky sound design!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand Rolled Cigars!!! Special Guest: Roberto Rivas Villar with Mezcal Local Beer Tasting: True Anomaly Brewing "Red Stone" Feistbier (Houston, TX) Beer Tasting: Spyglass Brewing Company "Fuzzy Logic" Double IPA (Nashua, NH) Beer Tasting: Mikerphone Brewing "Sir Blends A Lot #5 Blended Imperial Stout (Elk Grove Village, IL) Spirit Tasting: Mezcal Local

The technology most of us carry in our pockets allows us to take such good pictures that we often don't recognize we're not taking great pictures. Professional photographer Anna Bruce shares her tips and tricks to help you up your documentation game!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Anna Bruce of Rambling Spirits, author of Tequila, Mezcal & More: Discover, Sip & Mix the Best Agave Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How We Seeez It! Episode 303, Wednesday Season 2 “No more uncontrollable chaos. I will bend this place to my will.” – Wednesday. Back for another year at Nevermore. The Outcast are back at it with Wednesday directly in the middle of it. The rest of the Addams family gets more involved along with some of the others we loved from season 1. Plus a few new additions. We cover our thoughts on it and there is so much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.         As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can't miss series. Also please rate and review show on all your favorite podcast apps. Drinks for the episode: "Slurp" 1 ½ oz Peanut Butter Fat-Washed Bourbon ½ oz Zirbenz ½ oz Ruby Port ½ oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur ½ oz Honey Syrup (2:1) ¼ oz Campari ½ oz Dry Sparkling Wine (float) “Uncle Fester” 3 oz Mezcal  .75 oz crème de coconut 1 oz pineapple Juice Shaken and poured over ice in a Collins glass Topped with Ginger Beer Show links: https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/wednesday-season-2/  HWSI LinkTree HWSI Facebook Link HWSI Instagram Link HWSI Youtube link !! You can also email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com

Text the ShowFlavor preferences are always moving among the consuming public. Lately, there has been a general move in the market toward savory, less sweet options. This plays out in the spirits and wine categories. This episode is about spirits, and I am thrilled to have Monique Huston, VP Spirits Portfolio Management, back to help us be Spirit Smarter.

There was sort of mini-boycott of agave syrup among bartenders about a decade ago, fueled by the industrial product contributing to Jalisco's monoculture of blue weber agave. Or maybe fueled by a feeling that agave should only be used to make spirits – I'm still not 100% clear on that. And then there was the rise of the “new” agave syrup, which is really the original agave syrup, which is made in an entirely pre-industrial manner, in places other than Jalisco, from agaves other than blue weber. And it's awesome! But it doesn't taste like the agave syrup bartenders expect. So … what do you do with it? And, for that matter, what do you do with Mezcal that doesn't taste like smokey Espadin and Tequila that doesn't taste like the stuff that thwarted you in college?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Adam Murphy, an engineer who makes cocktails.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys mix up an equal-parts sipper from 2015, short for "Monty y Mezcal."M AND M RECIPE:1 part MEZCAL 1 part AMARO MONTENEGRO Stir ingredients on ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.Express orange or lime peel over the cocktail and use as garnish.Recipe via Difford's Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willy Chavarria and Adidas went to China and made "Oaxaca Slip-Ons.” Was it an opportunity to benefit the communities in Mexico who make huaraches? Or was it a multi-cultural slip-up? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Fabiola Santiago of Mi Oaxaca. It was recorded a day or two before Mr. Chavarria issued an apology for releasing these huaraches. You can read his apology here.Episode NotesTo sign up for Mi Oaxaca's online course “Introduction to Mezcal Through Indigenous Worldviews,” which takes place online Tuesdays from October 7 through November 11, click here!To read Dan Saladino's introduction to Eating to Extinction, click here! That news I mention, about visas being issued by the USA to people who make a monetary deposit? Read about that here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“That song makes me not want some mo G4.” That reaction to the music video “Sippin' on Some G4” by Jeff Hodges and Los Henchmen, while nothing like the majority of commenters, was also not uncommon. Which is interesting, right? Because absolutely nothing changed about the Tequila in the G4 bottle. So … why would anyone stop drinking something they like because of a music video they don't like?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Shawn Miller of PKGD Group.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from the Las Vegas Strip (alright not live, recorded in our hotel very far from the strip), we're giving you all the details, more like ramblings, from our trip to Vegas and Universal Horror Unleashed. Sip along on a Holy Water cocktail and a tall glass of water, which we were never able to get in all of Vegas. Don't mind the sound quality (we're drunk) or the constant crinkling (bags of snacks consumed). Love you! Holy Water Cocktail:We got this drink at The Boiler Bar inside Universal Horror Unleashed, so we don't have measurements, so pour with your heart. -Mezcal, Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, Agave, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit Juice. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookysips_podcast/Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/SpookySipsPodWebsite: https://spookysipspod.buzzsprout.com

The impact that a bartender can have on the consumption patterns within a bar is huge. Does great responsibility come with that great power? And if so, what exactly does that responsibility look like?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.Episode NotesSign up for Mi Oaxaca's Fall 2025 Six-Week Online Course, “An Introduction to Mezcal Through Indigenous Worldviews”!Shout outs this episode to Mijenta Tequila's Maestra Selection No. 1, Burger King, ketchup!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the potential role of AI in restaurants and bars, from wine list and menu creation to guests relying on ChatGPT for recommendations instead of the staff. Are we really going to let an algorithm take over this part of the world too? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: Is Still Prosecco a Clever Bid or a Branding Blunder?Zach is reading: Espadín: The Surprisingly Short History of Mezcal's Most Prominent AgaveAdam is reading: How a Passion Fruit Grand Marnier Became a Cult Classic LiqueurInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A piña for espadín@Reycampero @montelobos @delmagueymezcal @mezcalvago @graciasadiosmezcal #agave #agavespirits #mezcal #podcast #radioshow #host #Espadín Co hosts : Good ol Boy Michael, Good ol Boy Mike, and Good ol Gal Cary AnnSIPS – A Deep Dive into Espadín Mezcals - Join us for a spirited exploration of Espadín Mezcals in this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes! A flavorful journey to discover the nuances of each spirit as they discuss tasting notes, production methods, and the cultural significance behind these beloved agave spirits.From the smoky depths of Oaxaca to the unique flavors of each bottle, our hosts share their insights and ratings on these mezcals, revealing the complexity and character that Espadín brings to the table. Whether you're a mezcal novice or a seasoned aficionado, this episode promises to enlighten and entertain as we sip, savor, and celebrate the rich tapestry of mezcal culture.We will be discussing this Mezcal's featuring Espadín and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:7:33 Del Maguey Vida Classico from San Luis de Rio SIPS - 411:25 Rey Campero Espadín Joven from Candelaria Yegole SIPS - 416:20 Montelobos Espadín Joven Rancho Loma Larga in Santiago Matalan, Oaxaca SIPS - 520:29 Vago - Ensemble en Barro SIPS - 429:11 Gracias a Dios Pechuga de Guajolote Espadín Joven SIPS - 5info@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Catchup with Cary Ann on her blog - www.straightup615.comMike is always up to something amazing - all of his cocktail books are available onlinehttps://www.mikewolfbooks.com/Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeMezcal, Espadin, Agave, Del Maguey, Ray Camparo, Monte Lobos, Vago Ensemble, Oaxaca, Mezcal Tasting, Spirits, Sips Suds And Smokes, Craft Cocktails, Cocktail Books, Agave Spirits, Pechuga, Distillation, Artisan Mezcal, Flavor Profiles, Tasting Notes, Mezcal Regions

@Reycampero @montelobos @delmagueymezcal @mezcalvago @graciasadiosmezcal #agave #agavespirits #mezcal #podcast #radioshow #host Have you ever tasted Mezcal? Join us as we explore the diverse flavors of Espadin Mezcals in our latest episode! From Del Maguey to Vago, there's so much to discover!  Join us this Fri. @ noon on FB, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.

From 1950 to 1970, the Vatican sent thousands of Italian children to eager American Catholics for adoption. The children entered the United States on orphan visas. The trouble was most of the children were not orphans. They were the children of unwed mothers, many of whom were alive and searching for their children. How the Vatican got into the orphan business is the subject of The Price of Children, a book by author Maria Laurino. Bill Whitaker speaks to Laurino and to American adoptees still struggling with the decades of separation from their birth families. Correspondent Anderson Cooper explores AI in the classroom and learns how the education nonprofit Khan Academy teamed up with the AI company OpenAI to enhance teacher efficiency and deepen student learning. Cooper previews a voice and vision technology from OpenAI, and test-drives a pioneering online tutor named “Khanmigo” from Khan Academy to experience firsthand how the two companies are hoping to help shape the future of education. Mezcal is having its moment. This handcrafted Mexican spirit, made from agave, has seen exponential growth in popularity and production. Correspondent Cecilia Vega travels to Oaxaca and meets the mezcaleros laboring to quench the world's thirst for mezcal. The deeper you travel into Oaxaca's countryside, the harder mezcaleros cling to their ancestral methods and the louder they'll tell you: there's a price to pay for this mezcal boom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices