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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch 15 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series Vol. 1. This 15 year old whiskey is 100 proof and $400 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the boys go over their list of top 20 cigars of 24 and the process we went through to select them. During the episode we featured the Davidoff Year of the Snake to kick off 2025 with a bang! Be sure to tune in and see what cigars made the cut! Patrol Gone Wild this week features the return of Father Caleb with a church goer acting up, a chipotle brawl, and a crazy man goin wild in Thailand Caleb's got news this week with a new release from Rocky Patel and a new TAA exclusive, and an new expression from Town Branch! Cigar: Davidoff Year Of The Snake Whiskey: Bakers High Rye Bourbon Cigars and whiskey were purchased by Down To Herf Podcast. A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs! https://www.crownedheads.com https://www.dunbartoncigars.com https://www.smallbatchcigar.com Use Code "HERF" For 15% off your order TILL JANUARY 7Th (10% After, Some Exclusions apply) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WATCH ALL OF OUR EPISODES IN STUDIO! Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcast Visit our Social Media Pages for News and More! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Dave Bob, National Brand Manager and R&D Blender, for Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co. The guys talk with Dave Bob about his incredible background and time abroad in China that eventually led him to Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., the history and story of Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., and what the future looks like for the brand as well. They also taste and review a delicious Raspberry Brown Ale from the Brewery, Town Branch Overproof Bourbon, the soon to be released Town Branch Imperium Bourbon, and Town Branch 25th Anniversary Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.liquorbarn.com  www.penelopebourbon.com www.limestonefarms.com www.visitlex.com       www.olddominick.com              www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com   www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch Straight Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye whiskey is 100 proof and $55 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Monica by Daniel Clowes; drinking Town Branch (again) in a hot toddy.Damien is reading Daphne by Josh Malerman; drinking Hibiki Japanese Harmony blended whisky.Ryan is watching The Creator (2023; dir. Gareth Edwards); drinking Aberfeldy 16.Aaron is reading various Golden Age of Detection tales featuring Reggie Fortune by H.C Bailey; drinking black tea.Up next: Season 7! Or maybe a bonus episode?! Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive heads up.Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

Bob and Brad embark on a new cinematic journey as they begin a series of films directed by the iconic Charlie Chaplin. Their first stop is Chaplin's 1931 masterpiece, City Lights. For Brad, this is his first foray into the world of silent films, so the hosts enlist the expertise of Marya Gates, a renowned critic and silent film historian, to help navigate the nuances of this cinematic gem. Together, they delve into the emotional depth, timeless comedy, and exceptional performance by Chaplin that have made City Lights a beloved classic. Meanwhile, they try Town Branch Rye. This whiskey, with its mysterious provenance, has undergone a transformation under the stewardship of Lexington Distilling Company. Bob and Brad take on the task of unraveling its secrets and evaluating its taste, questioning whether the old-style bottle holds hidden treasures or if the revamped version better captures its essence. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 10:00: Brad Explains 12:20: Performances and Direction 40:40: Town Branch Rye review 52:30: Two Facts and a Falsehood 57:50: Themes and Final Analysis 1:14:00: Let's Make it a Double 1:20:55: Final Scores In this captivating episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad embark on an exciting cinematic journey as they delve into the world of silent films with Charlie Chaplin's timeless masterpiece, City Lights. With Brad experiencing his first silent film, the hosts are joined by Marya Gates, an esteemed critic and silent film historian, who lends her expertise to provide a deeper understanding of the film's significance and impact. Together, they explore the rich emotional tapestry of City Lights, delving into its unabashed sentimentality and heart-wrenching tragedy, balanced with Chaplin's trademark comedy and his remarkable performance as the iconic Tramp. Through their insightful analysis and discussions, Bob, Brad, and Marya highlight the enduring relevance and artistry of Chaplin's work, revealing why City Lights continues to captivate audiences even after decades. In addition to their exploration of City Lights, Bob and Brad venture into the world of whiskey with Town Branch Rye. This enigmatic whiskey has undergone a revitalization under the care of Lexington Distilling Company. Our hosts embark on a tasting adventure, dissecting the flavors, nuances, and character of this unique spirit. As they navigate the whiskey's journey from its old-style bottle to its revamped form, they offer their candid impressions and expert analysis, unraveling the whiskey's secrets and determining its true essence. Listeners will be treated to a delightful combination of insightful film analysis and whiskey exploration, making this episode a must-listen for cinephiles and whiskey enthusiasts alike. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord server!⁠⁠ Join Marya Gates' Substack For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at ⁠⁠www.filmwhiskey.com⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support

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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by VisitLEX, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Mark Coffman, Master Distiller, from Town Branch Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. The guys talk with Mark about his amazing 35 years with Alltech (the parent company that owns Town Branch Distillery), the fact that they are not only a Distillery but also a Brewery (making them the only Distillery/Brewery combo on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and the history of the brand as well as what the future looks like for Town Branch. They also taste and review Town Branch Straight Kentucky Bourbon, Town Branch Maple Barrel Stout Finished Bourbon, Town Branch True Cask Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and their new RTD Bourbon and Cherry Cola called Bourbonola. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is also sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and Spirits of French Lick. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.visitlex.com      www.liquorbarn.com     www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com

John and Wes express their gratitude for living while enjoying a Town Branch Kentucky Bourbon and Pivot Brewing "JAX" Belgian-Style Blond. Enjoy the reviews and thoughtful discussion. Cheers!

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On this episode, I'm reviewing Town Branch's 11 year old single malt whiskey aged in Oloroso sherry casks while talking about new bills in the state of Kentucky that could help save private barrel selections from becoming illegal. Plus, I'm talking about a Japanese whiskey heist that involved over 7.7 million yen worth of whiskey!   Questions or comments? Reach me at contact@bourbonbytes.com Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com  Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BourbonBytes Subscribe on YouTube for live streams and more: https://www.YouTube.com/BourbonBytes

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January can be a bit odd for whiskey and the beginning of 2022 is proving to be quiet and bizarre already. We do have a fantastic new single barrel of Bourbon hitting the shelves from Town Branch so that is some great news! They will be our featured distillery today, along with Holly guessing the totally wrong country on her blind tasting, Breckenridge is now owned by a cannabis company and Jameson Orange was just released? Let's get whiskey weird! New Bottles to the shop: IWAI Chestnut Cask Wemyss Glenrothes 19YR Single Cask, Hogshead The Single Malts of Scotland Teaninich 12YR Single Cask, 57.7% ABV LAWS San Luis Cask Strength Rye, 65.7% ABV and more! If you haven't yet, sign up for all of the latest Whiskey News & Deals and become a member of our Middle Cut Club! Current Single Barrels: Starward Australian Single Malt 55.7% ABV Stellum Bourbon 60.91% ABV - ONLY 6 BOTTLES LEFT! Tumblin' Dice Bourbon 59.01% ABV Town Branch Bourbon 53.25% ABV - BRAND NEW! Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!) #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal

Friday’s come and go, but this one hasn’t yet. There’s still time to write out a few things about what’s been happening in and around Charlottesville in recent days. But we’d be better quick because the world we live upon will not stop turning.  Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported newsletter and podcast. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.On today’s show:Charlottesville hires two department heads and one from Albemarle gets a promotionAlbemarle’s Supervisors are briefed on the county’s stream health initiativeA campaign finance update for City Council and the Board of SupervisorsAn update on COVID-19 in VirginiaSome development news, a familiar new owner for Wintergreen, and USDA grantIn today’s first Patreon-fueled shout-out, WTJU 91.1 FM invites you to tune in next week for the annual Classical Marathon. It’s a round-the-clock celebration of classical music, specially programmed for your listening pleasure. Throughout the week there will be special guests, including Oratorio Society director Michael Slon; UVA professor I-Jen Fang; Charlottesville Symphony conductor Ben Rous; early music scholar David McCormick; and more. Visit wtju.net to learn more and to make a contribution. COVID updateA small surge of COVID-19 is under way in Virginia, with a seven-day positive test rating of 7.2 percent. That’s up from 5.9 percent on November 24. The Virginia Department of Health reports another 2,598 cases today, with the seven-day average increasing to 1,836 new cases a day. Sixty-five point four percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated and there is a seven-day average of 28,534 shots administered. Over 1.3 million Virginians have had a booster or third dose.In the Blue Ridge Health District, there are 67 new cases reported today, and the percent positivity is 6.7 percent. There are now confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the United States. Dr. Amy Mathers is an associate professor of medicine and pathology in the University of Virginia Health system. She’s part of statewide efforts to sequence the various variants. “We’re contributing about 250 to 300 sequences a week,” Dr. Mathers said. “But we can only sequence what tests positive by PCR.” That means the rapid antigen tests do not collect the same biological information required for gene sequencing, which could limit efforts to identify the spread of the new variant. In the meantime, Dr. Costi Sifri urges calm while research is conducted. “There’s more that we don’t know about the Omicron variant than we do know about the Omicron variant,” said Dr. Costi Sifri, the director of hospital epidemiology at UVA Health. “What we do know is that its a variant that carries a lot of mutations. More than 30 in the spike protein as well as 20 or more additional mutations spread across the genome.” Dr. Sifri said some of these mutations relate to greater transmissibility and infection rates, but the emergence of Omicron is not unexpected. He said time will tell the impact on public health. “It’s not surprising that we’re seeing it around the world at this point, in more than two dozen countries,” Dr. Sifri said. “What is the efficacy of vaccines against the omicron variant? We really don’t know right now. We have heard of breakthrough infections but of course we’ve heard about breakthrough infections with Delta as well.” Dr. Sifri said it appears vaccinations will continue to provide benefits and more information and time will help test that assumption. He said in the meantime the best thing to do is get vaccinated and to continue to practice mitigation strategies. “We are seeing an increase in cases and it’s important since we were just talking about Omicron to understand that right now, 99.9 percent of cases are due to the Delta variant,” Dr. Sifri said. “What we have been seeing this fall and now heading into the holiday is Dela.”The major difference between this holiday season and last year is the widespread availability of vaccines. Dr. Mathers urged anyone who is ill to take precautions. “If you’re symptomatic, get tested,” Dr. Mathers said. “The only way we’re going to see emergence of new virus is to get tested. So following up exposure or symptoms with testing is an additional way to help limit the spread of this virus.Dr. Sifri said people who do get tested should limit contact with others until the result comes back. “Don’t go to work, don’t go to school, don’t go to holiday parties,” Dr. Sifri said. “If you’ve gotten tested, wait for your test result before you go out into the community.” New Charlottesville personnel Charlottesville has hired two people to serve as department heads. Arthur Dana Kasler will serve as the new director of Parks and Recreation and Stacey Smalls will be the new director of Public Works. Both positions have been open since September and were filled despite the transition at the city manager position when Chip Boyles resigned in October. Kasler comes to Charlottesville after serving as the director of Parks and Recreation in Louisville where he oversaw over 14,000 acres of parks, natural areas, and other services. According to a profile on Linkedin, he’s held that position since April 2019. Prior to starting work in Louisville, he was parks and recreation director in Parkland, Florida. According to the Lane Report, he’s also worked in Pittsburgh, Ponte Verde Beach in Florida, Kingsland, Georgia, and Athens, Ohio. Kasler takes over a position in Charlottesville in which he may oversee creation of a  new master plan for recreational programs in the city. Stacey Smalls recently worked as director of the Wastewater Collection Division in the public works department in Fairfax County. Smalls has been in that position since February 2016. Prior to that, she served in similar capacities for the U.S. Air Force, including serving as deputy public works officer for the Joint Base at Pearl Harbor. She’ll oversee a public works in Charlottesville that took on responsibility for transportation design from the Department of Neighborhood Development Services during the administration of former City Manager Tarron Richardson. Both Kasler and Smalls will start work on December 20. They join Deputy City Managers Ashley Marshall and Sam Sanders, as well as NDS director Jim Freas, as relative newcomers to municipal government in Charlottesville. Albemarle personnel, development infoIn other personnel news, this week Albemarle County announced that planning director Charles Rapp will be promoted to Deputy Director of Community Development, succeeding Amelia McCulley who is retiring from the county after more than 38 years of service. Rapp began work in Albemarle in March 2020 after serving as director of planning and community development for the Town of Culpeper. A search for a new planning director is underway. Rapp’s immediate boss is Jodie Filardo, the director of Community Development Department. She’s been in that position since September 2019. This week, the Community Development Department sent out a notice for two site plans of note. One is to construct a 1,300 square foot addition at the North Garden Fire Department. Earlier this year, Supervisors approved a budget that includes five full-time staff at the station to be there during the daytime to improve response times in the southern portion of Albemarle County. In the second, the owners of Stonefield have put forth a site plan for a seven-story 112-unit apartment building in what’s known as Block C2-1. You may also know this as the intersection of Bond Street and District Avenue, two of the public streets created as part of the initial development of Stonefield. Republican House Majority confirmedThe Associated Press is reporting that a recount in Virginia’s 85th House District has reaffirmed a narrow victory by Republican Karen Greenhalgh over Democrat Alex Askew. The certified election results recorded a 127-vote majority for Greenhalgh. A panel of three judges oversaw the recount and found this morning that the certified results stand. A recount is still underway in the 91st district. That gives Republicans at least 51 seats in the next General Assembly. In the 91st District, Republican A.C. Cordoza has a 94-vote lead over Democrat Martha Mugler, though there is an independent candidate in that race. Incoming speaker of the House Todd Gilbert (R-15) issued a statement welcoming Greenhalgh to the Republican caucus. Campaign finance The final campaign finance reports are in this year’s elections, covering a period from October 22 to November 25. City Councilor-elect Brian Pinkston raised an additional $3,325 during that time, and spent $8,938.04, leaving a balance of $1,227.76. He’s also repaid himself $7,231.24 in loans. In all, Pinkston raised $115,095.77 in the campaign. (report)Fellow City Councilor-elect Juandiego Wade raised $5,265 during the final period and spent $2,702.86, resulting in a balance of unspent funds of $17,728. In all, Wade raised $101,806.45 during the campaign. (report)In Albemarle County, Samuel Miller District Supervisor-elect Jim Andrews raised an additional $250, spent $2,015.74, and ended the campaign with a balance of $17,515.74. In all, Andrews raised $38,366.77 during the campaign. (report)Jack Jouett District Supervisor Diantha McKeel raised $250, spent $1,783.07, and her end-of-year bank balance is $20,652.76. McKeel began the year with $14,971 on hand and raised $19,127.99 during the 2021 campaign. (report)Rio District Supervisor Ned Gallaway has not yet filed a report for this cycle and missed the deadline. In the first three weeks of October raised an additional $3 and spent nothing. He began 2021 with a balance of $7,293.28, raised $10,150, and had a balance of $14,806.40. All three Supervisors ran in uncontested races. In today’s second Patreon-fueled shout-out: The Rivanna Conservation Alliance is looking for a few good volunteers for a couple of upcoming events. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the RCA will team up with the James River Association to plant trees along the Rivanna River and Town Branch in the Dunlora neighborhood to serve as a riparian buffer. In all, they’re hoping to put in 9 acres of trees. On Sunday, the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon takes place, and the Rivanna Conservation Alliance is the beneficiary! They’re looking for people to help put on the race. Learn more about both events and the organization at rivannariver.org. Wintergreen ownerThe resort company that has been running Wintergreen now owns the Nelson County property. Pacific Group Resorts of Utah had been leasing Wintergreen since 2015 but finalized acquisition from EPR Properties in October. “PGRI now owns the real estate, lifts, and snowmaking systems at the [resort] in addition to the operating equipment which it previously owned through its operating subsidiaries,” reads the release. Pacific Group Resorts also owns several other ski areas, including the Ragged Mountain resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Albemarle stream healthVirginia and many of its localities are responsible for taking steps to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. That includes Albemarle County, which is in the midst of an initiative to create policies to encourage, incentivize, or mandate the installation of vegetated buffers on the many tributaries of the James River. The Board of Supervisors was updated on the Stream Health Initiative on December 1. (materials)Kim Biassioli is the Natural Resources Manager in Albemarle County. She said the initiative is intended to advance the goals of the Climate Action Plan, the Biodiversity Action Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan itself. “Of course the focus of our work here today is on water quality and stream-health, but in protecting stream health and water quality, we’re likely to be providing so many other benefits for climate, for scenic value, for wildlife, for public health, and so on,” Biassioli said. This past summer, Supervisors asked staff to come up with more information about what it would take to fully adopt the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, which gives localities more options to enforce and require stream buffers. Albemarle is not within the Tidewater region as defined by the Act. “We found that full adoption is an extremely resource and time intensive option relative to the anticipated benefits that we feel might be received,” Biassioli said. The first proposal under consideration would reintroduce a requirement that property owners retain buffers by creating a stream overlay district. “And I say reintroduce because this language which was originally modeled after the original language in the Bay Act was in our water protection ordinance prior to 2013 but currently retention of stream buffers is required during a land disturbing activity,” Biassioli said. Biassiloi said this would not require property owners to expand existing buffers if they are not to the requirement established. The zoning overlay would establish a list of existing uses allowed in the buffer areas. Other ideas under consideration include a program to fund riparian buffers, more oversight of septic fields, and greater incentives for installing Best Management Practices for mitigating the effect of agriculture on the watershed. USDA climate change grantsFinally today, Virginia will receive $778,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture from the Rural Energy for America program. According to the USDA website, this initiative “provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.”Recipients are:Waverly RB SPE LLC  - $500,000 (4th House District)Zion Crossroads Recycling Park LLC - $139,671 (5th House District)Twin Oaks North LLC - $52,225 (6th House District)Railside Industries LLC - $21,424 (6th House District)Mill Quarter Plantation Inc - $64,680 (7th House District)Thanks to Resilient Virginia for pointing this out!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. 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What’s another month in a year that’s already had eleven of them? Another turn of the earth, and each of us is another day closer to the solstice, the holidays, 2022, President’s Day, and so many more milestones that are worth noting somewhere. Perhaps not on this installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement, which is intended to capture a few things that happened around the time of December 1, 2021. Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To ensure new posts come out as frequently as possible, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber!On today’s show:More details on what happens next in the top executive position in CharlottesvilleThe Albemarle Board of Supervisors seeks patrons for bills on photo-speed camera expansion and more Virginia’s recycling rate increased in calendar year 2020 In today’s first Patreon-fueled shout-out: The Rivanna Conservation Alliance is looking for a few good volunteers for a couple of upcoming events. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the RCA will team up with the James River Association to plant trees along the Rivanna River and Town Branch in the Dunlora neighborhood to serve as a riparian buffer. In all, they’re hoping to put in 9 acres of trees. On Sunday, the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon takes place, and the Rivanna Conservation Alliance is the beneficiary! They’re looking for people to help put on the race. Learn more about both events and the organization at rivannariver.org. COVID updateThe Virginia Department of Health reports that the seven day average for new COVID cases has increased to 1,548 cases a day, and the seven-day percent positivity has increased to 6.7 percent. A month ago on November 1, the percent positivity was 5.5 percent. There were 746 more reported deaths in Virginia in the past month. The Blue Ridge Health District reports an additional 58 new cases today and the seven-day percent positivity is 6.1 percent. There were 26 reported COVID deaths in the health district in November. The Jefferson Madison Regional Library has distributed 631 rapid COVID tests in the past week as part of a pilot program with the Virginia Department of Health. Learn more at jmrl.org. Executive vacancyMarc Woolley will not start today as Charlottesville’s City Manager. Or any other day, for that matter. The former business administrator of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has opted to not take the position of running the city’s executive functions. The City Council met in closed session for over three hours yesterday to discuss the withdrawal. Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker addressed the public afterward to say she had known since before Thanksgiving. “On November 21, Mr. Marc Woolley reached out to me,” Walker said. “We had a planned meeting scheduled for early in the week that had been postponed to that day and he informed me that he for personal reasons would not be taking the job in the city of Charlottesville.”Walker said Council tried to get the notice of Woolley’s withdrawal out before the Thanksgiving holiday.“And we were unable to do that and we apologize to the community for that confusion but we did want to give more time than the notification that happened today,” Walker said. “So we have known for a little over a week and this was the first opportunity for us to get together to explore other options and kind of just brainstorm where we are and where we’re headed.” Councilor Heather Hill had a few more glimpses into what happens next.“Council is considering going into a contract with a firm for interim services,” Hill said. “We’re going to be working through with staff on what the best and most efficient process would be for that. We have made no decisions in that matter.”In the meanwhile, Deputy City Managers Ashley Marshall and Sam Sanders will continue to serve with extended duties. Hill said more information about a search firm will be released in two weeks. City Councilor-Elect Juandiego Wade will be sworn into office at on December 15 at 9:30 a.m. on the City Courthouse steps. He’ll be sworn along at the same time as three members of the School Board. City Councilor-Elect Brian Pinkston will be sworn in on December 23 at 10 a.m. on the Courthouse. However, their terms do not officially begin until January 1. Solid waste planningThe recycling rate in Virginia increased in the year 2020, as reported by 71 planning units across the Commonwealth. Of the 11 million tons of municipal solid waste processed, 5.3 million were reported as recycled. “However, some planning units faced recycling challenges due to the COVID 19 pandemic, lack of recycling markets in their regions and difficulty in obtaining recycling information from private businesses,” reads the executive summary of a report generated by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Of that 5.3 million tons, 3.9 million were classified as principal recyclable materials and 1.4 million were in the form of credits. Recyclable materials include: Paper, metal, plastic, glass, commingled materials, yard waste, waste wood, textiles, waste tires, used oil, used oil filters, used antifreeze, inoperative automobiles, batteries, electronics and other.Credits refers to: Recycling residues, solid waste reused, non-MSW recycled (includes construction and demolition material, ash and debris) and source reduction initiatives. Under Virginia code, localities or the regions they are within must develop a solid waste management plan. In this area, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District does that work on behalf of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, and Fluvanna. The towns of Scottsville and Standardsville are also covered by the TJPDC which reports a recycling rate of 41.9 percent. Louisa County runs its own sanitary landfill and is its own solid waste planning unit. They report a recycling rate of 29.5 percent. The Lunenberg County solid waste planning unit reported a 78.8 percent recycling rate, the highest in the state. Lee County in Southwest Virginia reported the lowest at 10.4 percent. Virginia code requires localities to be above 15 percent. The report singles out Arlington County for improving the recycling rate by prohibiting glass from the single-stream recycling system. Instead, Arlington set-up five drop-off locations to ensure glass would not be contaminated by other materials. Over 1,429 tons of clean glass was collected. “The removal of glass from the residential curbside recycling program had the added benefit of boosting the overall value of a ton of the single-stream recycling significantly,” reads the report. To learn more about Arlington’s program, visit their website.On Thursday, the operations subcommittee of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee meets.  On the agenda is an update on efforts to increase the market for glass recycling to attract interest from a processing company. I wrote about this topic back in January and will be interested in getting an update. (meeting info)See also:  Group seeks information from beverage producers on glass recycling, January 26, 2021You’re reading Charlottesville Community Engagement, supported in part by subscriber supported shout-outs like this one: The Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign, an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. The leaves have started to fall as autumn set in, and as they do, this is a good time to begin planning for the spring. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and tell them Lonnie Murray sent you!Legislative prioritiesThe General Assembly convenes six weeks from today. Across Virginia, local officials are seeking ways to get Delegates and Senators to carry specific bills. The Albemarle Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Monday to explain their three legislative priorities. County Attorney Greg Kamptner said the first is a request to allow localities to treat some violations of local ordinance with civil penalties as opposed to being criminally punished. Albemarle wants to be able to establish a schedule of fines that exceed what can be charged now. “The initiative would authorize a schedule of civil penalties of up to $500 for the initial summons, with increasing amounts of up to a total of $5,000 in aggregate under the same operative facts,” Kamptner said. Kamptner said the current penalty of $200 for the first violation and $500 for additional ones is too low.“Those amounts are unchanged since 2007 and the county has found that some zoning violators see those payments as the cost of doing business which prolongs the enforcement process for those localities that have opted to pursue civil penalties,” Kamptner said. Both Delegate Sally Hudson (D-57) and Delegate Rob Bell (R-58) and expressed interested in being a sponsor for that legislation.Albemarle’s second legislative request is to expand the use of photo-speed cameras to enforce violations of the speed limit. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2020 that allow the cameras to be used in highway in highway work zones and school crossing zones. (HB1442) (current state code)“A photo-speed monitoring device is equipment that uses RADAR or LIDAR in speed detection and produces one or more photographs, microphotographs, video tapes, or other recorded images of vehicles,” Kamptner said. “The enabling authority is self-executing. No ordinance is required and local law-enforcement offices can have the devices installed in those zones.”Kamptner said Albemarle would like to be able to use the cameras on rural roads where speeding has been identified as an issue. “The roads would be selected by the governing body based on speeding, crash, and fatality data,” Kamptner said. Delegate Bell said he would want to talk to someone at the Albemarle Police Department before deciding whether to carry the bill. “I’m reading what is drafted and it’s not exactly what is being described by some of the speakers for what they are looking for,” Bell said. Both Delegate Hudson and Delegate Chris Runion (R-25) both said they would also like to hear from law enforcement. Hudson had concerns. “Historically sometimes automated enforcement devices have been disparately positioned throughout communities and might appreciate some language or guardrails in the bill that would require some kind of public analysis about where they’re going to go,” Hudson said. Albemarle’s third legislative request would be to require agricultural buildings at which the public will be invited to conform to the state’s building code. Currently there is no inspection process or minimum standards for barns and other structures where large events might be held. “The use that would be subject to requirements as such having an automatic fire alarm system, emergency lights and exits, panic hardware at all required exit doors, portable fire extinguishers, and a maximum occupancy of 200 persons,” Kamptner said. Albemarle County cannot currently regulate construction of such buildings due to state law, but a 2018 review of building codes for agritourism and businesses suggested such minimum standards would be beneficial to public safety in an era when many of these buildings are used for breweries, wineries, and other destinations. (read the review)“Many people who go to these properties have no idea that these buildings are not expected and that they don’t meet the building code,” said Supervisor Ann Mallek. Delegate Hudson said she would be willing to request the Division of Legislative Services prepare a draft based on this request. Delegate Chris Runion (R-25) had some concerns about unintended consequences of the requirements and suggested there may be another way to address the issue. “The other area I think is probably a new area of conversation is the limit for 200 people,” Runion said. “I thought there was a limit at 300 previously Also at Monday’s meeting: The Thomas Jefferson Planning District puts together a regional legislative program. TJPDC Deputy Director David Blount serves as legislative liaison and says this year’s regional wishlist is very similar to last year’s.  ‘We’ve added some language to support the expansion of allowing the uses of electronic meetings outside of emergency declarations,” Blount said. “I think we’ll see some legislation on that in 2022.”Charlottesville City Council will be presented with the TJPDC legislative program and their own program at their next meeting on December 6. End notes:Thanks to Grace Liz Cerami, Lisa Edge, Lloyd Goad, and Grace Reynolds for their narration assistance in the podcast. Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. 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This week Ben and Frane blasted out a crazy week of NFL news from an outdoor location, where football should be played and football podcasts should be recorded! We discuss the NFL week 10 games, hash out the week 11 matchups and break down the betting lines! We discuss the Titans taking out the Saints, Bills crush the Jets, Rams falling apart against 49ers, Steelers tie the Lions, Colts overcome the Jaguars, Washington shocks the Buccaneers, Patriots pound the Browns into dust, Cowboys crush the Falcons, Cardinals lose to Cam Newton and the Panthers, Chargers fall to Vikings, Seahawks shut out by Packers, Eagles eat the Broncos, and much more.Frane concocted the shot of the week. We tasted and reviewed Town Branch Straight Rye and Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA.Ben and Frane tell our fans their worst and most frustrating moment of NFL week 10.Follow us at @GoalThirst on Twitter and @thirstand on Instagram. You can listen and subscribe at thirstandgoal.buzzsprout.com. Please also check us out on Pandora and Amazon Music! To send us a question or comment, email: podcastthirstandgoal@gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail at (818) 350-2680 (Be aware: we may play it on the air). 

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/whiskey29 In Episode 29, it's been a little while since Mark and Jamie got together for Lean Whiskey. We catch up on what's new, which includes Mark's new certification with distinction with the WSET Level 2 Spirits certification, and Jamie's new side-hustle as a soccer referee. We return to making cocktails, this time building on our coffee theme from the pour-over edition of Episode 27. We both make coffee cocktails. Jamie's is a whiskey espresso martini, equal parts bourbon, Kahlua, and freshly pulled espresso, shaken and served in a martini glass. Mark worked his way towards his own concoction, based on the Revolver cocktail, using bourbon and coffee liqueur, but he used a couple Texas-based brands and named it the Texas Revolver. We both follow our cocktails with some Glenn's Creek Cafe Ole and discuss Mark's lost barrel of bourbon.  We did "In the News" with a twist, building on our coffee theme we used something close to the Lean Coffee format and covered many news stories for 5 minutes each. These stories covered Starbucks as a talent pool, CEO pay and diversity, wage inflation, what work really needs to be in-person, people leaving the restaurant industry, and using lean to help get jabs in arms. There was no theme here, just two guys sitting around talking about the news from a lean thinker's perspective. Scroll down for links galore. After covering a lot of ground, Mark and Jamie look forward to the fall, including football. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please send Mark or Jamie questions, suggestions, or comments for our future discussions. Until next time, cheers!  Links From the Show Mark's WSET Level 2 Spirits certification  Jamie's retirement from coaching announcement and kickoff of a referee side-hustle  Lean Coffee episode of Lean Whiskey, Episode #27 Jamie's new ECM Casa V espresso machine  Jamie's Town Branch bourbon used for the espresso martini Jamie's Buzzopolis espresso blend from Whole Latte Love The base Revolver recipe that Mark started with  Mark's "Texas Revolver" included 2 oz Garrison Brothers Hye Rye Bourbon, 0.5 oz Caffe del Fuego Reserve, 3 dashes orange bitters, 0.25 oz Dry Curacao, and 3 dashes coffee bitters We both finished with David Meier's Cafe Ole Mark's My Favorite Mistake episode with David Meier The Lean Coffee method we somewhat followed  In the News News item #1: More U.S. companies tie CEO pay to diversity metrics News item #2: Wage Growth Among U.S. Job Switchers Increased 5.8 Percent Since June 2020 as Businesses Struggle to Attract Workers News item #3: Starbucks Is the New Talent Factory Powering Corporate America News item #4: When Do We Actually Need to Meet in Person? News item #5: How Lean Thinking and Practice Helped Put Shots in Arms, Part 1: Building the Process and Part 2: Wind-down and Reflection News item #6: Restaurants Will Never Be the Same. They Shouldn't Be. Our college football schedules for tailgating at Lehigh and Northwestern  

Town Branch, also called Nasty Branch, is the longest creek that flows through Asheville. It's also the most polluted. Environmentalists and residents of the Southside neighborhood are hoping to change that, and in the process, they're also hoping to reverse the current of development in the city.

In Zeiten der aktuellen Pandemie wurden so gut wie alle Veranstaltungen abgesagt oder wurden auf spätere Zeitpunkte verschoben. Dazu zählen leider auch unsere geliebten Whisky-Messen. Umso verrückter erscheint es, während der Pandemie auf die Idee zu kommen, eine neue Whisky-Messe ins Leben zu rufen. Martin Kittner von der Kempener Whisky-Konferenz erzählt uns heute, warum das gar nicht so verrückt ist. Zusammen mit seinen Partnern hat er eine Hybrid-Messe im Frühjahr geplant und durchgeführt. Wir sprechen über die Organisation, technische Umsetzung und Vertrauen der Aussteller für so ein neues Format einer Messe. Aus der Bummeligen Stunde sind fast Drei geworden. Und der Blick hinter die Kulissen der Kempener Whisky-Konferenz wurde begleitet von drei American Whiskeys - darunter die Brennereien Garrison Brothers, Lone Elm und Town Branch. Viel Spaß beim Hören wünschen Olli und Tim Timeline: 00:00:00 Der Weg zum Whisky 00:16:34 Der Weg zur Whisky-Messe 00:46:35 Verkostung Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Fall 2020 01:30:58 Verkostung Lone Elm Small Batch 02:14:45 Verkostung Town Branch Bourbon Single Cask

Jack takes your calls and questions with Allison Lankford, Town Branch Fund Executive Director about the Town Branch project and how it is affecting Main St. Baptist church.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack talks to Pastor Sholar from Main St. Baptist Church about the Town Branch expansion has affected their parking.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Kevin Stinnett fills in for Kruser and he's got Sen. Ralph Alverado, Councilman Preston Worley, Allison Lankford from Town Branch, and Ashley Watts from the KY Chamber of Commerce.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Jon discuss everything Town Branch!

This week on the pod, the boys (and you, you’re welcome) are graced with sage wisdom from Mark Coffman of Town Branch. He talks about the secrets of St. Jame’s Gate, pot stilled bourbon, the life-changing magic of leaping, and letting where you land be tomorrow’s problem.  While you're listening, check out their Irish sisters over at Pearse Lions Whiskey. 

Town Branch Distillery of Lexington, Kentucky releases two limited-edition whiskeys this week: an 11-year-old Single Malt Cask Strength aged in ex-wine barrels and Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey. BourbonBlog.com is first to review and report on both as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer interviews Master Distiller Mark Coffman and Marketing Manager Pete Weiss in this podcast as they taste them live. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

Host Jonathan Greene talks with Peter Weiss, marketing manager for Lexington Brewing & Distilling in Kentucky. Peter talks how Lexington Brewing got started, their bourbon barrel flagships, launching Town Branch Bourbon, adding Hard Teas, and what's next.

Barrel and Bottle is an innovative and new whiskey line giving a one-off experience in single barrels, oaks, and whiskey maturation. Their President and industry veteran, David Sweet speaks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about the brand. They taste Town Branch 10yr + American Single Malts, as well as the Balcones Deconstruction, all hand-selected single barrels. They also talk about the new Whiskey and Barrel Nite. These new festivals from Dave Sweet and his team feature all types of aged spirits across the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

Steve & Jeremy interview Mark Coffman of Alltech (parent company) who distills for Town Branch and brews Kentucky Ale beer for Lexington Brewing. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links:  ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/  Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Challenge Coin Challenges: https://www.abvnetwork.com/coin  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Mariam interviews Foster Ockerman, Jr., author of Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky, and President and Chief Historian of the Lexington History Museum about his book and horse racing in Kentucky.

In this episode Fionah talks about the newly released Redmi k20 Pro , the Top 10 Trending Phones of week 29 2019, tech jobs available at Amazon South Africa and specials on phones and tablets at Game Stores.

Cole's back from The Grand Canyon. Adam had a great night at story slam. AND! This week's whiskey is absolutely amazing. Plus, would you drink peanut butter whiskey straight, or would you be more likely to mix it?? All this and more on Chill Filtered! Music by Larry Hill MERCH: https://streamlabs.com/chillfiltered/#/merch  www.chillfiltered.com  www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com 

Leesburg residents ask the town council to stop spraying the Town Branch with an herbicide called glyphosate; the Loudoun Education Foundation is once again raising money to help feed hungry students.

Welcome to episode 57! We just got back from an amazing trip to Lexington, Kentucky and we have so much to share with you! RUN This week the Run Eat Drink Podcast is in Lexington, KY to "Run the Bluegrass!"  Run the Bluegrass includes a Yearling (3.65 mile), a 7-miler, and a half-marathon course, starting at the Keeneland Race Course, taking participants through picturesque countryside past storied horse farms responsible for many of the celebrated thoroughbreds.  The course was stunningly beautiful and hilly and taught us a thing or two about terrain, preparation, and making adjustments on the fly.  This race also has some amazing merchandise, a winner of an expo, and an after-party that's a blast.   EAT This week we have almost all tastes covered.  The food scene in and around Lexington is exploding and we found four spots you have to try if you are in the area.  Smithtown Seafood is cooking up fresh seafood in a traditional southern fashion with their Kentucky Proud Catfish and Grits.  But, they are also experimenting with flavors and textures not normally seen in southern cooking.  Their Singapore Shrimp Wrap is putting an asian noodle dish, paired with formal breaded fried shrimp, and wrapping it in a tortilla!  Crazy, right?  Crazy GOOD! Have a hankering for Southern BBQ?  Look no further than Red State BBQ!  This little spot on a country road by a motel and a horse farm is making local favorites like beer cheese with pretzels, brisket, and ribs with sides like macaroni and cheese and corn pudding.  They have a variety of house-made sauces to let you experience regional differences in BBQ from Alabama white (Show Horse), to North Carolina vinegar, South Carolina Mustard, Texas hot, and more.  Warm peach bread pudding is for dessert, so save room. Looking for breakfast?  We have you covered.  Windy Corner Market is a little country store out on a rural road across from...you guessed it...horse farms.  With lines almost out the door, these folks are feeding the masses traditional southern breakfast of eggs, sausage, and gravy, and some things that put a news spin on some old classics, like a breakfast po'boy with bacon, eggs, and fried oysters! Finally, if you are in the mood for something from south of the border, who knew that Lexington, KY was home to some AMAZING Mexican food?  Well, it is, and Papi's Mexican Restaurant and Baris serving up some old recipes and some new modern classics, like the Cazuela de Rajas Poblanas, a Creamy Sauce of queso fresco, sautéed onion, and poblano peppers served with tortillas for dipping or to make "messy tacos."  Or how about some more non-traditional items like a hibiscus taco!    DRINK Brewing and distilling are part of Kentucky heritage.  We take you on a tour of some places that are keeping that heritage alive. West Sixth Brewing is serving up a variety of original beers that pair so nicely with the food from Smithtown Seafood which is adjacent to them.  They are also working hard to improve their community through charitable giving and partnerships.  Their Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter is a must-try! Alltech Lexington Brewing Company is another brewer that is not only part of the city's rich history but a company that is maintaining that tradition.  These folks make the ever-popular Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, but we got to sample several others including a Blackberry Porter, The Kentucky Coffee Cream Ale, and the Kentucky Kolsch.  They also own Town Branch distilling which is serving up about 14 different spirits. finally, Country Boy Brewing is a popular local brewery whose wares can be found all over Lexington's dining establishments.  Delicious beers with catchy names are their stock-in-trade like Cougar Bait, which is a light, crisp, American blonde ale.  Or Shotgun Wedding, which is a brown ale aged on vanilla beans.     SPONSOR Our friends at Pure Creative Apparel are once again sponsoring this episode.  if you need branded merchandise for a club, school, or your business, Pure Creative Apparel can help.  From the initial design to the final step of selling your branded goods online, the team at Pure Creative Apparel can help.

Town Branch is a Kentucky craft distillery traces its roots all the way back to Ireland (where they now have second location) and cut its teeth making beer before turning that mash build into the delicious spirit you're about to discover. They were even nice enough to bring some their barrel aged ale with them to give you a full picture of what this distillery is made of!--What We Drank:Town Branch BourbonTown Branch Single MaltTown Branch RyeTown Branch Kentucky Ale--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesoc--"Samba Isobel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Host Wes Hardin provides information on, tastes, gives some tasting notes and scores the Sherry Cask Finish version of Town Branch Bourbon. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's new book on classic bourbon cocktails: (https://goo.gl/J2d5Jt) and the 2019 New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Get your tickets at: neworleansbourbonfestival.com. The Bourbon Daily intro music (Welcome to the Show) and outro music (That's A Wrap) are both by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). – Intro/outro music (Funky Chunk) are by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

BP EXCLUSIVE! Get the inside experience of the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Hear from icons in the whiskey industry as they stroll down the red carpet and listen to the heart warming speeches delivered by inductees from Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace, Matt Shattock, CEO of Beam Suntory, and Max Shapira, CEO of Heaven Hill. The first time ever this event is being made available to the public. This week's Above the Char has Fred Minnick discussing friendships and choosing that right bottle to celebrate The show starts off interviewing Fred Noe, Freddie Noe, and Matt Shattock of Jim Beam on the red carpet Transitions to the ceremony where Eric Gregory, President of the KDA, introduces everyone Louisville Mayor, Greg Fisher, gives an introduction of Matt Shattock Matt's speech is delivered unedited We transition back out to the red carpet to interview Freddie Johnson The ceremony then kicks off with Eric Gregory talking about Freddie's history A.J. Hochhalter, Film Producer of NEAT, introduces Freddie Freddie delivers his speech and talks about his dad and family - completely unedited The red carpet is alive once again talking to Mark Coffman, Master Distiller at Town Branch The ceremony resumes with Eric Gregory giving a history of Dr. Pearse Lyons of Alltech A short story from Jerry Summers, HOF 2017 inductee, about Pearse Lyons The final red carpet appearance features Andy Shapira talking about his father Max, as well as Larry Kass with a brief history of Rittenhouse 21-25 year single barrels The ceremony begins the wrap up with Eric Gregory giving Max Shapira's resume Donn Lux, Chairman and President of Luxco, shares some funny stories of Max's attention to the bottom line Max Shapira talks about his family, the history of Heaven Hill, and that growth will continue Listen to all of our Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Town Branch, and Beam podcasts

Dino sits with Max Eckenwiler from Ohio Tavern News for some boozy insights into the liquor biz. The guest bottle of the week is Town Branch bourbon out of Lexington, Kentucky.

This week Nate and Evan are Downtown at City Hall, joined by Lexington's Director of Project Management Brandi Peacher to discuss Town Branch Commons, the massive greenspace project that just broke ground. Learn more about the project: lexingtonky.gov/townbranchcommons Follow @middletechpod on social: facebook.com/middletechpod twitter.com/middletechpod instagram.com/middletechpod Send in your topic suggestions, feedback, and questions to Nate and Evan at middletechpodcast@gmail.com Nate: twitter.com/nateante Evan: twitter.com/EvanKnowles42_

On this special bonus interview episode, Juliette interviews Jim Norton. Jim is currently on his worldwide "Kneeling Room Only" tour. He also has a Netflix special currently airing "Mouthful of Shame." Jim is a comedian, broadcaster on SiriusXM, actor, and podcaster. Juliette learns the deepest, darkest tales thanks to fellow comedian and friend of the show, Bob Levy. Juliette also dips into a special reserve Town Branch rye on this show.

On this episode, Juliette gets into some relationship baggage, shows off a tacky monument, is failed by magic elves, gets given away, avoids jail time, dodges a storm of walnuts, find bloody bits, watches fireworks, and ends a family tradition in flames… all while drinking Town Branch bourbon whiskey. This episode is dedicated to Juliette's dad, who knows the value of a good story.  

On this episode, Juliette realizes when she is not at her best, falls victim to the rainbow connection, details the horrors of Hollywood, finds a funky sandwich, discovers her guy has super powers, and has a stingray incident ... all while drinking Town Branch rye whiskey.

Mark Coffman, Master Distiller at Alltech Brewing, which is the home of Town Branch bourbon, talks about being a Brewmaster as well as a Master Distiller. Talk about your adolescence for a bit, was there any influence of bourbon growing up? What made you want to get into the spirits industry? Most people get their stills from Vendome, but yours aren’t. talk about them for a bit Talk about the Town Branch name for a bit. What’s the history and Where did the name come from? What makes Town Branch unique in comparison to other bourbons? Let’s talk about the location for a bit. it became the first company to make bourbon in Lexington, Kentucky since the closure of the Old James E. Pepper Distillery in 1958. how many barrels are you filling per day and how many do you have aging? What’s the average age for Town Branch blend? You’re in an interesting position where you do not only bourbon, but also beer. How much of the bourbon distillation process is used for beer? Be honest. what’s more fun to make. bourbon or beer? You are also doing a traditional Irish Whiskey. talk about that. Follow on twitter (@TownBranch_KY) and Instagram (townbranchdistillery)      

For this week's episode Ginny and Charlie make it to a wedding shower with adult telestrations and a fantasy football party that was all too real. They discuss sci-fi technologies that should exist (and a few that shouldn't.) Next they drink, listen to, and live Rye Whiskey with Town Branch and Punch Brothers closing up the show.