Ep 383 - Emilio del Conde: Chupes Finos, Macheé Mezcal, a New Kid on the Block
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Emilio del Conde grew up in Tecate, crossing the U.S.-Mexico border every day for school, an experience that shaped the way he sees people, culture, and opportunity. That drive took him from sales and finance to founding (importer, distributor, and more) in Carrollton, Texas. In this episode, Emilio shares how a passion for collecting mezcal turned into a partnership with Leo Garcia and Macheé Mezcal, while we dive into border culture, entrepreneurship, community, and the connections that great spirits create. It's an honest, insightful conversation full of great stories—and one that...
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Ep 382 - Alejandro Orendain: Arette Tequila, a Brand Above.
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Alejandro Orendain understands numbers, travel, and agave. What started as a departure from the family business, quickly turned back into a return to the homeland. His roots in Tequila, and the inescapable pull back into the operations of , bring us to his current chapter. A chapter during which, Alejandro educates many about the familial brand and ensures that his quality tequila can be easily available at everyone's fingertips. We chat about drumming, bar anecdotes, and a whole new brand aesthetic.
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Ep 381 - David Rodriguez: The Faces of Patrón Tequila
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
I had the lovely privilege to visit Hacienda and explore their various production sites and methods. Beyond the opulent quarters and beautiful hospitality, I found something more intriguing: the hidden complexity of their tequila. (Which is soon to be released in an entirely new 100 Proof, tahona-crushed, blanco tequila.) Towards the middle of my stay, I had the opportunity to interview maestro Tequilero David Rodriguez. We chat about quality, history, learning, and his inherent scientific mind. Recorded live at Copper Bar at Hacienda Patrón.
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Ep 380 - Santos Serfaty: The Story of Zancudo Mezcal
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Santos Serfaty, co-founder of , has traversed the world while working in many restaurants and bars. This transnational lifestyle has led to him learning many languages, and learning many lessons about life. Nomadic in ways, and tremendously ground in others, Santos has settled in Mexico City to finally find his home. Through his love of food and cocktails, Santos was introduced to mezcal and a direct path to Oaxaca. Afters years of blending, tasting, and exploring, was finally born. We chat drums, proofing, and design.
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Ep 379 - Alice Carroll: The Right Whiskey at the Right Time
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Alice Carroll is breaking waves in the whiskey business. Her many chapters as a brand ambassador for the world's most well known whiskies emboldened an ambition: an ambition to create her own brand. The delicious result is Irish whiskey, an artist, flavor first concoction. But as Alice's passion project breathes live into the market, what kind of challenges and unexpected corners will have to be surmounted? We chat about fashion, the sound of our own voices, and a new 40% missing campaign: a new bottling for International Women's Month that begs the question "where is the representation for...
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Ep 378 - Glenn Boiles: Another Bottle After Another
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Austin's Glenn Boiles is seemingly around every corner waiting to freshen your drink. He is at every event with a smile, warm glow, and the finest spirits from across the globe care of . From Texas, to PDX, back to ATX, Glenn has acquired massive knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry; often as the result of flipping a coin. From to , the various marks in the Back Bar project reflect different places, different traditions. Much like Glenn, they express the beauty this world has to offer. We chat fatherhood, argument styles, and the perfect boilermaker.
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Ep 377 - Cesar Garcia: Back to the Land
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Cesar Garcia grew up in mezcal country. He was surrounded by the culture, the land, and the drink itself. However, the realities of alcohol consumption sometimes eclipse the romanticized category. After decades in corporate life, Cesar experienced a life changing event that forever changed the trajectory of his life and coincidentally brought him back to the world of Mezcal. The resulting project Spirits, spotlights various regions of Mexico and brings Cesar back to the land. We chat diagrams, family, childhood, and more.
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Ep 376 - Cristina Allen: The Heart of Rock and Roll is Still Drinking
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Cristina Allen co-founder of learned that the craft and beauty of tequila is always attainable but only with the right processes in place. Cristina studied music production and has always had a knack for creativity. Seeing the dawn of the digital era sunset on those bygone days of analog, perhaps is the bridge between the past and the future. A truly analog spirit. We sit and chat on a windy Sunday afternoon to discuss Alice In Chains, making sure younger generations listen to proper music, and more.
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Ep 375 - John Melvin: Come Together, Right Now
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
co-founder John Melvin has delved in finances, drumming, winemaking, and now fatherhood. His brand, , is a promise ring to his French wife and their love of all things flavor. This beautiful French meets Jalisco project produced at Cascahuin was just the first step. Now, John brings one of the most lauded tasting events, , to Austin Texas on November 8 (2025). What's in store for attendees and how does John's distinct version of hospitality enhance the experience? We chat art, family meal, jam bands, and more.
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Ep 374 - Sebastian Cajas: Never Met A Stranger
Show de Vie Podcast w/Mike G
Austin's Sebas Cajas has had an interesting journey through the jungle, basketball courts, and mezcalerias of Ecuador. After a fateful gap in gigs, and motherly advice, he left Quito to start a new chapter in Austin. Here he has found love, friends, and most recently of all a deeper love of agave. After many years working behind the global spirits specialty restaurant/bar , Sebas now takes on his biggest challenge yet with , an intimate mecaleria style cocktail bar with lovely ambience and intimacy. We chat NBA GOAT, Nike's, feeling part of a community, and more.
info_outlineLuis Del Pozo exudes acceptance, curiosity, and hospitality. He cut his teeth in the hospitality industry of California where he honed his aesthetic and built a very supportive following on Instagram. Now, after starting a family and making Austin his new home, Luis represents the beautiful spirits of Lost Explorer. Whether dawning a stylish hat or semi-full copita, Luis is a master of his craft. We chat Puebla, aesthetic, being kind, and more.