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In this cask-strength conversation with spirits judge, educator, and master blender Nancy Fraley, some of the topics we discuss include: Nancy's journey to spirits blending, from Harvard Divinity School, to maritime law, to her apprenticeship under the legendary brandy maker Germain Robin. The story of the first Cigar Blend Bourbon (developed, of course, by Nancy) and how she weaves together factors like fermentation style, maturation humidity, cask finishes, and more to achieve the elusive flavor note known as rancio. A crash course in blending theory, which draws on architectural and corporeal metaphors to describe how to build flavor profiles in barrel-aged spirits Why the terms “master distiller” and “master blender” have become watered down in recent decades, which underscores the importance of humble practice day after day, year after year, in the pursuit of world-class distillates. We also explore the tension between the intellect and the instinct in spirits blending, using Nancy's experiences to illustrate how and when to let the wisdom of the body triumph over the chaos of “monkey mind” and the dance of contingency. Along the way, we divulge the connection between French brandy and rotting pheasant, trace the story of an all-but-forgotten yeast strain, share how you can sign up to taste some of the rankest, most flawed distillates in Nancy's “Nosing for Faults” class, And much, much more. This episode was made possible with editing and sound design by Samantha Reed, whiskey blending insights and some delicious pours brought to you by Nancy Fraley, and support from The American Distilling Institute. This has been a Direct Fire Studios production, copyright 2025.
Eric continues his two part investigation of the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the cocktail and bar world with special guest Rob Nester, creator of the hit podcast, Drinking with Robots. Some of the topics covered include: Why AI and human bartenders have some of the same tendencies, especially when it comes to picking base spirits for cocktails. The role that "cognitive outsourcing" plays in our lives, and how to think about "outsourcing" certain tasks to artificial intelligence. The reason why LLMs can often produce cocktails that are about 90% perfect, but often fall short of actual greatness. Some thoughts about how the "intersubjectivity" of flavor is actually a human superpower A few mind-boggling statistics about the computing power of the human brain when compared to the supercomputers that run ChatGPT And much, much more This episode was made possible with editing and sound design by Samantha Reed, AI and cocktail insights courtesy of Rob Nester, creator of the hit podcast, “Drinking with Robots." This has been a Direct Fire Studios production, copyright 2025!
2022-02-11 Join us to hear about the measurements and endpoints we need to be measuring as we take on DCTs and how we need to modernize those tools to capture the data we need. Our hosts Amir and Craig were joined by Samantha Reed and Andy Coravos (HumanFirst) for the discussion.Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about Membership and our work at www.dtra.org.
Pendy Award voting is done, and we'll have your results in the first TWIP of 2023! More Pendant shows chart around the world (listen, it's cool, okay?), and SILON wraps its first season. Did you enjoy your journey through the NoöSphere? We've got exclusive previews of "The Kingery" episode 12x03, "Seminar" episode 108, and "Genesis Avalon: Patriot" episode 9, and Jordan hosts a roundtable discussion with Samantha Reed, Jillian Morgan, M Sieiro Garcia, Susan Bridges, and Tilly Bridges, discussing Pendant origins, Tabasco in paper cuts, and how we've got something for *everyone*. Down with num locks! --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
On today's episode of Last Thing Discussed, Carolyn sits down with The Standard's Senior Statutory Business Consultant, Samantha Reed and Product Manager, Jessica Bolar to discuss why Paid Family and Medical Leave or PFML, is a vital benefit for today's workforce. More than 1 in 6 working Americans* are unpaid caregivers at home and the pandemic has only increased their caregiving needs. Today's show covers what makes PFML such a crucial benefit, how to prepare for PFML changes and tips to keep employees engaged. *Source: Family Caregiver AllianceFollow Us: The Standard: Twitter - @The_StandardCarolyn McArdle: Instagram - @carolynmcardleradio Twitter - @CarolynMcArdlePresented by The Standard
In this eye-opening conversation with Bar Director Deke Dunne of Allegory here in Washington, DC, some of the topics we discuss include: How Deke transitioned from a life in politics to a life behind bars, starting by working security at perhaps DC's most successful pop-up EVER and then making the switch to bartending. What a surrealist Victorian novel by Lewis Carrol has to do with Ruby Bridges, a civil rights pioneer who was the first black child to desegregate a white school here in the US, and why the artwork at Allegory mixes those stories together and puts them on display. Of course, we talk cocktails and drink development, explaining how Deke and his team use flavors to tell stories. And this might sound cut-and-dry, but when we explain how rum, bourbon, oxidized sherry, banana liqueur, and a purple tuber all came to reside in a Kefir-finished milk punch, your mind will be blown. We also necessarily dig into the tricky balance that a bartender needs to walk when engaging with guests about historically charged and culturally sensitive subject matter. It's possible to do it really well, but there's also a lot of work that occurs behind the scenes to strike the right balance. Along the way, we discuss the role of hospitality in a concept bar, why a Ramos Gin Fizz is like a baseball bat donut, what's next for Deke and Allegory in 2022, and much, much more. This episode was made possible with editing and sound design by Samantha Reed, spirits and infused cocktail wisdom courtesy of Kurt Maitland, and a little bit of interview magic by yours truly. This has been a Modern Bar Cart production, copyright 2021. This episode is brought to you by Near Country Provisions. If you live in the Mid-Atlantic and want to enjoy ethically raised (and delicious) meat from local farmers delivered to your door every month, then you need Near Country in your life. Head over to NearCountry.com and enter the code BARCART when you sign up for your subscription to receive 2 free pounds of bacon or ground beef in your first delivery.
Part 2 of our interview with Robert Ellis Orrall. In this episode, he talks about writing hit songs for other artists, the role he played in the early success of Taylor Swift, working with Leon Russell and more. Robert's new album is "467 Surf and Gun Club." Learn more about Robert Ellis Orrall at robertellisorrall.com Episode editors: Samantha Reed and Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com (c) Artie S. Industries LLC
We talk with one of the coolest guys in music you will ever meet. Robert Ellis Orrall is an accomplished recording artist and songwriter, but later in life he founded noted indie label Infinity Cat. So he has worked in the center of the music industry and also at the fringes. He just released his latest solo album, "467 Surf and Gun Club," a sort of concept album about the good times at the "Cathouse." Learn more about Robert Ellis Orrall at robertellisorrall.com Episode editors: Samantha Reed and Jim Lenahan Become a Rockin' the Suburbs patron - support the show and get bonus content - at Patreon.com/suburbspod Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com (c) Artie S. Industries LLC
Writer DX Blink, and director Samantha Reed with live commentary on Mage and Machine episode 4!
Writer DX Blink, director Samantha Reed, and assistant director VC Morrison with live commentary on Mage and Machine episode 3!
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, featured short writers Lisa N. Michaud and Joe J. Thomas, and wrapper writer Kathryn Pryde with live commentary on Seminar episode 90.
Writer DX Blink, director Samantha Reed, and assistant director VC Morrison with live commentary on Mage and Machine episode 2!
Writer DX Blink, director Samantha Reed, and assistant director VC Morrison with live commentary on Mage and Machine episode 1!
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writer Kaitlyn Kliman with live commentary on Seminar episode 88.
Director/writer Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writer Kaitlyn Kliman with live commentary on Seminar episode 87.
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writers Adam Blanford and James Rossi with live commentary on Seminar episode 86.
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writer James Rossi with live commentary on Seminar episode 85.
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writers Jair Kornegay and James Rossi with live commentary on Seminar episode 84.
Voting is over in the 2018 Pendy Awards! We'll be back with all your winners in January! One of our upcoming new shows is now in the hands of actors and is being recorded, and looks on track for a Spring 2019 premiere. More details soon! And another upcoming show is halfway through the scripts of its first season as well, and that's not nothing. We've got preview trailers for "Richard II" act I part I in "The Pendant Shakespeare" and "Seminar" episode 84, and Jordan and Samantha Reed discuss never leaving the house, going backward, and dad jokes. That remark was inspired! --Please leave us a rating on iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
Director/writer Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writer Landon Beall with live commentary on Seminar episode 83.
Director Vincent Morrison, assistant director Samantha Reed, and writer Jair Kornegay with live commentary on Seminar episode 82.
In honor on Breast Cancer Awareness, Soy chats with Samantha Reed who's in her second battle with Breast Cancer and continues to "Fight Like A Girl". Samantha also hosts an annual celebration of life event to recognize, remember and honor those that have lost the battle as well as those that continue to fight. In the podcast, Samantha shares the new normal. Episode 37