Want to take your bartending skills to the next level? Join VinePair managing editor Tim McKirdy for a weekly deep-dive into classic cocktails with America’s best bartenders. Cocktail College looks beyond the recipe and explores every aspect of mixology from ingredients and ice to shaking techniques, garnishes, and glassware — elevating your Martinis, Mai Tais, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lady Petra’s Playground Kinky Cocktail Hour...Come visit us at https://www.patreon.com/LadyPetrasPlayground or Email: Ladypetraplayground@gmail.com...Contact us with question, topic suggestions, guest suggestions and cocktail ideas.The "Kinky Cocktail Hour" podcast is not affiliated with "Kinky Beverages Alcohol Products."
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Join Dave and Sarge as they have a few drinks, share a few laughs, and take a dive into the world of cryptids, aliens, and conspiracies!
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Trends and traditions of drinking in France.
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Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekend podcast.During the week Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day. Follow Koop at the offical facebook page @cocktailnationradio
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Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!
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Two old friends reminisce about a different retro game each episode and attempt to pair it with a cocktail of their choice
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B.Smith & Bessa dive into intimate conversation regarding intimate moments. B. Smith, Bessa & Guest share their takes on sexual relations while take a few sips, Cocktales with Cocktails!
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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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Cohosts Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow are back with season 4 of the multi award-winning TRUE CRIME AND COCKTAILS! This season, the gals are gonna keep digging deep into the famous mysteries and deaths that left you wanting answers, while still bringing the laughter and heart you’ve come to love them for! Season 4 will be full of unsolved murders, serial killers, pop culture crimes as well as two new series of episodes. "Missing" and "Prosecutor Profiles"! Basically, season 4 is going to be ...
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Join us on Cocktails and Classics, where cinematic nostalgia meets mixology mastery. Indulge in lively discussions as three friends explore iconic Hollywood films, each paired with a signature cocktail. Test your knowledge in our trivia quizzes and rate the classics with us. Cheers to rediscovering the magic of cinema with a twist of taste on every episode!
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Cocktails with Friends hosted by restaurateur and bartender Bob Cutler of Novio's Bistro in Bangor, ME. is focused on creating conversations over cocktails and making some great memories. This podcast is part of the Bourbon Lens Podcast Family.
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Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth share cyber security insights from their virtual bar stools. Join Joe and Adam, along with a diverse lineup of industry insiders, for a view into how the professionals see the security issues that impact all of us. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert analyses, and a behind-the-scenes look into the cybersecurity world. Reach us at feedback@securitycocktailhour.com or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.
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Beginning with our guest’s favorite cocktail, Dedicated offers an insider’s look at the lives and work of your favorite authors. New York Times bestselling author Doug Brunt hosts conversations with the world’s greatest writers as they discuss their writing lifestyle, creative process, latest work, and behind-the-scenes revelations. If you want to hear from the brilliant minds creating our best stories, be sure to tune in.
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Cocktails, Tangents and Answers is a marketing podcast that takes you on a ride with our team. We'll kick off every episode with a little chat, a cocktail recipe (sometimes basic, sometimes craft, sometimes bougie) before we get into a conversation to tackle some of the pressing marketing questions of the day. And of course, our brains take us on some of the most wonderful tangents. Come along for the ride!
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Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine.
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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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Do you love everything true crime and cocktails? Then this is the show for you. Listen every week, as Sinister Crimes and Cocktails takes a deep dive into true crime stories from around world exploring sinister minds, their menacing crimes and the mistakes left behind all while enjoying a cocktail masterminded by us for each episode... Believe us you will need it!
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At Cocktails Distilled want to help you to make cocktails at home. In this podcast, we talk to distillers and makers about particular varietals they have created - what they are, why they created them and, more importantly, in what cocktails that particular expression works best. So if there is a brand of gin, whiskey or whatever, that you've been thinking of buying, then we can help you know more about it and exactly how to use it.
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Post COVID Monster in a Glass podcast revival short form cocktail history touching on the cocktail stories we revealed in the original Monster In A Glass podcast with Doug Stailey sharing his cocktail knowledge and research
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What people want is a big outcome. And the only way you get a big outcome is to take a big swing and be bold. Welcome to The Content Cocktail Hour, the show hosted by The Juice’s Jonathan Gandolf and Clayton Stobbs that squeezes out the deepest secrets of modern B2B marketing professionals on pushing your brand to the forefront of the industry.
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Cocktails and Takeaways is a fun podcast all about over-sharing, unpopular opinions, failed relationships, light hearted banter, celebrity gossip, world news and everything in-between. Oh... and lots of alcohol. New Episodes Every Wednesday With Special Guests. Hosted By Madame Joyce Follow Us On IG:CocktailsAndTakeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Binny's Beverage Depot is the Midwest's largest wine, spirits and beer superstore. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.
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Two guys getting intoxicated, telling stories and talking about life...
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The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Prod ...
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We are Dames who like to have a cocktail and talk TV....the good, the bad and the embarrassing
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Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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SUGABROS: A look at the most popular British girl group of the 2000s from two men completely unqualified for the task. Join hosts Tim and Nemo as they stumble through discussions of musical terms they can't remember, gender politics they have no authority to speak on, and, in one host's case, consistently mispronounce the names of the people whose work they are analysing. THE JAMES BOND COCKTAIL HOUR: Every episode hosts Hugh and Tim take a deep dive into the world of everything Bond. From t ...
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The Modern Bar Cart Podcast is a weekly discussion of the tools and techniques that make great drinks. Hosted by Modern Bar Cart CEO Eric Kozlik, this cocktail podcast gives great information for home bartenders and industry professionals alike. If you’re looking to take your cocktail game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.
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Join Katie and Jake, as they dive into the extraordinary world of kinks and cocktails! In each episode, your dynamic hosts unravel the mysteries of a unique kink, from robots and trees to ghosts and beyond. With a mix of curiosity, humor, and genuine fascination, they take you on a captivating journey through the realm of human desires. Get ready to be entertained, enlightened, and engaged on the ultimate kink podcast!
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Welcome to Drink the Movies! We're a podcast where each week we mix up a themed cocktail and have a chat about the movie that inspired it! Plus check out our weekly Lobby Bar episodes for a bonus cocktail, and movie chat!
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Experience a captivating radio-style live talk show featuring musical guests, exclusive interviews, and electrifying live performances. Stay up-to-date with the latest entertainment news, engage in exciting games, and indulge in other fun segments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting more.
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Where can you learn to live life one cocktail at a time? Here on the Lush Life Podcast discover why an old-fashioned is the drink of choice, who is making their own bitters and how ice, or lack there of, is transforming the cocktails you drink. Hosted by your favorite drinking companion, Susan L. Schwartz, the Lush Life Podcast introduces you to the movers and shakers of the cocktail world.
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With lots of enthusiasm and very little know how, Emily and Maddie love chatting about gardening, often with a glass of wine or cocktail in hand. In each fortnightly episode, we speak to people who inspire us in the garden, in order to unearth some much needed knowledge.
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An ”audience interactive podcast in 3 parts: THE COCKTAIL-- If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what is it? THE LISTENING PARTY-- does this album hold up? Discuss. THE HANGOVER?-- we bring on listeners to tell us whether we embarrassed ourselves. *New episodes every Thursday*.
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This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
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A comedic podcast about your favorite beverages! Each week a new guest chats about their beverage of choice with recovering bartender Josh Segovia and barback Rob Grabowski. Bottle Icon Art by Alex Vaughn
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TDG Gaming Podcast Live every Thursday night @10:30pm EST on Twitch Visit https://www.thedrunkenguardian.com for all links and info The best video game industry news podcast with unfiltered, honest opinions by real veteran gamers, all while having a drink! Join us in chat live and learn how to make a cocktail or two as well! We strive to be the best gaming podcast for adults 21 and over! Drink responsibly and safely. #gaming #news #podcast #gamer #cocktail #pc #ps5 #xbox #nintendo #twitter # ...
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Jeff Somers is the author of the Avery Cates series, the Ustari Cycle, Chum, and Writing Without Rules. He also generates 45% of all the freelance writing in the universe. In each episode, Jeff will pour a drink and discuss one of his works of short fiction, from inspiration to publication, and then read the damn thing with sound effects and asides. He invites you to pour a drink and settle in with him for a self-centered and self-deprecating tour of his literary universe. Also, take off you ...
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The regular podcast by content creator John Wooley of @makewodsgreatagain & Niki Brazier where they share perspectives on fitness, health, and obstacles facing the everyday athlete while having some fun along the way. Available everywhere.
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A podcast about cocktails. Each week, comedy rockers The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis and Jefferson Dutton) drink and discuss a cocktail recognized by the International Bartenders Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hi there! We are Mystery on the Rocks, a comedy cocktail mystery podcast with award-winning comedians Sooz Kempner, Masud Milas and Chris Stokes ham-fistedly trying to solve real-life mysteries over cocktails. Sometimes we're joined by a special guest, sometimes it's just the three of us being very silly indeed. From true crime and bizarre occurrences to X-Files and the paranormal, all of the cases have a whodunnit or 'WTF happened' question hanging over them. So come in, pull up a chair, an ...
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Catalog and Cocktails is an honest, no-BS, non-sales-y conversation about data and analytics. This is your unfiltered chat about everything interesting in data and metadata management, DataOps, architecture, and beyond. Join Juan Sequeda and Tim Gasper to explore emerging topics and hear from visionary leaders across the data space.
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The hit 90's television program 7th Heaven is taken to task by two buzzed neighbors just trying to make it through a worldwide pandemic. Tune in for biweekly, and entirely unwholesome, episode-by-episode analysis of the campiest and most convoluted show to ever hit the airwaves. Plus craft cocktail recipes in honor of "Happy" as Happy. Send letters care of happyhour7th@gmail.com.
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Beverage Chronicles is a show that tantalizes your taste buds and quenches your curiosity about all things liquid! Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, a wine enthusiast, a craft beer aficionado, or a cocktail maven, we’ve got your cravings covered.
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Twilight Show-Greatest Singers Of The 20th Century
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Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 8 www.cocktailnation.netBy Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper
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Gladiator (2000): A Cinematic Experience of Rome, Betrayal, and Redemption
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Step into the arena with Cocktails and Classics as we tackle Ridley Scott’s Gladiator! Join us as we explore everything from the brutal battle scenes and iconic quotes to Commodus's sinister rise to power, we explore the cinematic brilliance and timeless appeal of the epic tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius. We'll discuss the film's stunning visuals,…
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Ep. 44: Breaking In and Locking Down: From Hacker to Cyber Defender
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Are your organization's security gaps leaving the door wide open for attackers? In this episode of the Security Cocktail Hour podcast, co-hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth sit down with seasoned penetration tester and identity security expert Jason Luttrell. Jason shares fascinating stories from his days of hacking banks, infiltrating data centers, and…
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Happy Hour Returns: The Revenge of Turkey
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OK, it's a cross post with The Perfect Sip. Mostly. The boys do talk some baseball at the beginning. Oh, and they'll be back on Monday to talk about how the Giants definitely aren't signing Soto. In this episode they have ridiculous discussions about olive loaves and Ben makes a joke about eating a national icon. It's your typical mayhem really. Th…
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Send us a text In this episode, Lady Petra and SafferMaster discuss neurodiversity with NY kinkster, Vir, over a Super Sazerac. The Kinky cocktail Hour is brought to you by Motorbunny, the best saddle style vibrator on the market today. Save $40 on your Motorbunny purchase with the code LADYPETRAPLAYGROUND at Motorbunny.com You can order the TechRi…
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Bob Cutler hosts Matt Bolinder, owner of the Maine-based coffee roastery Speckled Ax, in this episode of Cocktails with Friends, to explore craft coffee and whiskey pairings. From wood-roasting techniques to the flavor intricacies of espresso martinis, Matt shares the origins of Speckled Ax, his passion for coffee, and details of the annual Advent …
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We Have Agency Over AI with Ethan Mollick
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Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, dives into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan explores why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From underst…
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Breakfast Martini - Social Media Fails and Lessons Learned
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Send us a text Cocktail: Breakfast Martini This week, we’ll discuss common and infamous social media fails that you should avoid. We’ll delve into topics like accidental oversharing, poorly timed posts and the dangers of engaging in online arguments. Drink Background: Created by renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese, this cocktail blends gin, oran…
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Spirit, sugar, water, bitters — in whatever order you like. Regular Cocktail College listeners will be very familiar with that catch-all description that defines the cocktail. And indeed, we spend a lot of time here exploring those first two, if not three, ingredients. But bitters? Perhaps not as much as we should. Which is why we’re digging out on…
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Insights on Audience Connection from The State of (Dis)Content Report with Tommy Walker, The Content Studio
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“If you want your content to resonate, you need to understand your audience deeply and craft your message with intention,” says Tommy Walker, Founder of The Content Studio In this episode of The Content Cocktail Hour, Tommy Walker, Founder of The Content Studio, shares some valuable marketing insights from their “State of Discontent” report on cont…
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Falz talks Love At First Sight, Public Affection & Kai Cenat
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In this episode Falz discusses planning love, balancing being a musician and lawyer, British drama shows, his acting career and more! FEATURE ON THE SHOW: If you guys would like to be involved in the show, contact us on '+447542958286’ Via WhatsApp for a chance to be featured! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode #244: All the Juices are Relatable Feat. Sky
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Lauren and Christy deep dive the 1962 murder of Alexandra Wiwcharuk. Christy's research reveals a connection to Johnny Cash, a wrongful conviction, and a large suspect list which includes a serial killer and a famous Canadian politician! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party! See Privacy Policy at https:…
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From Bonham to Buddha and Back ~ Clementine Moss | Ep. 197
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Hey, fellow lushes! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Clementine Moss, powerhouse drummer of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella and author of From Bonham to Buddha and Back. Clementine takes us on a journey through her unique path in the music world, from her deep connection to the iconic rhythms of John Bonham to her pers…
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Send us a text Following an anonymous tip in 1997, police entered a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, an exclusive suburb of San Diego, California, and discover 39 victims of a mass suicide. Members of the cult known as “Heaven’s Gate” including their leader Marshall Herff Applewhite, left video diaries explaining their reasons for the mass suicide: Appl…
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Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! In light of the recent news that Info Wars as we know it is dead, we thought it would be fun to go down memory lane and discuss some of the more outlandish and less dangerous and hateful conspiracies Alex Jones has discussed in his almost 30 years of broadcasting. And then we decided to ran…
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Crafting the Soul of Tequila With Almave, a Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirit
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Like so many of us, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has a fondness for Tequila, but also, like many of us, he understands the advantages of imbibing less. But finding a good non-alc Tequila is not as simple as it sounds. So Hamilton did the next logical thing - he created his own. In an endeavour to honour the tradition and craft of real Tequila,…
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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 76: How to Completely, Absolutely, and Totally Fail to Brew Beer at Home
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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 76: Author Jeff Somers drinks some John Henry Single Malt Whiskey and reads his essay "How to Completely, Absolutely, and Totally Fail to Brew Beer at Home," somehow not bursting into teas as he contemplates all that lost beer. So much loss. jeffreysomers.com seanferrell.wordpress.com…
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192 - For the Boys & the Purple Heart Cocktail
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Dixie Leonard is scheduled to appear at a celebration of her former performing partner Eddie Sparks, but the story of how their relationship came to be and progressed through the years will leave us all wondering if these two can reconcile for the big night. This week we sing, dance, tell jokes, and dry shake up a delicious floral gin cocktail that…
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The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge with Josh Zagoren
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Avian admirer Josh Zagoren (The Paper Machete, Chad The Bird) joins us to visit one of his favorite haunts The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge! We chat about finding the best seat in the house and the Green Mill's famous clientele. We then hear from Josh Z about his bad blood with peanuts, why Quantum Leap should be fun, and try a Thanksgiving umami ver…
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JBCH: The Specialist (Luis Llosa, 1994)
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The name is Bomb. James Bomb. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music p…
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Soul Blade/Calibur - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E22
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A double header of blade clashing action courtesy of the first two games in Namco's epic tale of souls and swords, eternally retold! What's our favourite in the series? What's our favourite character? What cocktails will we choose? What... I mean - WHAT - actually is Voldo!? All this and more in this weeks Cocktail Mode! Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cock…
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Send us a text Ready to giggle? In this episode, we're diving into the world of tickling fetishes! From feather-light touches to full-on laughter, we'll explore why some find it thrilling while others squirm. Get ready for some laughs and a few cringes, as we sip cocktails and unravel the science behind those sensitive spots. Don't miss out—this ep…
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Organic Whisky and Terroir: Sustainable Distilling at Domaine des Hautes Glaces
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In this month’s episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, we chat with Frédéric Revol, founder of Domaine des Hautes Glaces, France’s first organic whisky distillery. Frédéric, a farmer and agronomist, discusses […]By 52 Martinis
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Our 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular turns deadly!
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In the fifth annual Jams 'N' Cocktails Halloween Spooktacular, host Brad Brock—also known as “Poey the Sexy Man” for the evening—teams up with the full JNC Destruction Crew for a night of eerie entertainment. Brad, Jordyn, Mike, Derek, Paul, and a houseful of ghoulish guests kick off this Halloween celebration with their “Deadly Dinner,” featuring …
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Earful's back for lucky number eleven! Listen in as the gang makes a tearful goodbye to the ultimate family guy, Millie rides the friendly skies, Griffin shows off his artistic side as well as his gamer side, and David Rice destroys a hospital. Featuring breaking news about Alitalia, and the popular segments "Name an Ocean", "We Weed the Tweets", a…
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Episode 291 - Crushing Your Next Cocktail Competition
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Eric presents a "soup-to-nuts" crash course on how to crush your next cocktail competition. If you'd like to view this seminar with slides, you can watch it on YouTube. Some of the topics covered include: How to structure your approach to cocktail competitions so that they can help to advance your career goals An overview of the three main types of…
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