Shots of History

Interviews and stories about the people and events that shape what we drink.

Shot #114 Closing Time 04/07/2022

Shot #114 Closing Time It's been a good ride, but this is the last call. Thank you to everyone that's listened along the way, and look forward to having new projects to share in the future soon. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/22708739

Shot #113 - Adam Fournier 09/01/2021

Shot #113 - Adam Fournier Adam Fournier is the bar director at Fellow in Los Angeles. He is also 2021 US Bartender of the Year for Diageo's World Class competition. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/20331830

Shot #112 - Barcademy co-founder Andrew Bein 05/16/2021

Shot #112 - Barcademy co-founder Andrew Bein Barcademy is a digital training platform designed to help brands promote themselves to both the trade and consumers. Co-founder Andrew Bein joins the show on this episode to talk about the ins and outs of how the platform works, and the future of brand training. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/19118555

Shot #111 - Clubhouse 04/13/2021

Shot #111 - Clubhouse On this episode we’re taking a look at the app Clubhouse. So we’re going to dive into how Clubhouse works, where I think this can be valuable for folks in the industry right now, and a couple thoughts on it’s future. For those that haven’t been on Clubhouse yet, you can think of Clubhouse as audio only chat rooms. On the app you enter different rooms and can connect with folks from all over the world. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/18704420

Shot #110 - Bartender Roundtable 03/19/2021

Shot #110 - Bartender Roundtable A special episode that brought together Sother Teague, Kevin Diedrich, and Scott Israel. We discussed what this last year has looked like for them and for the whole industry. A huge thank you to all three of them for making the time to connect. Not an easy episode, but an important one. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/18388457

Shot #109 - Uber, Drizly, & Starting a Brand in 2021 02/18/2021

Shot #109 - Uber, Drizly, & Starting a Brand in 2021 Talking about Uber's purchase of Drizly and thoughts on launching a new brand in 2021. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/17995730

Shot #108 - Sam Green 12/15/2020

Shot #108 - Sam Green Sam Green is a whiskey aficionado, author, and a friend. He has a new book out, Beginners Guide to Whiskey. Right now you can get a signed copy of the book when you purchase it through Sam’s website, a perfect gift for the holidays! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/17199923

Shot #107 - Bottled In Bond 11/13/2020

Shot #107 - Bottled In Bond Bottled in bond is a regulation for American made distilled beverages that have been aged and bottled according to a set of legal regulations contained in the United States. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/16795508

Shot #106 - George Remus 10/19/2020

Shot #106 - George Remus One of the most unique personalities to come out of Prohibition, George Remus was an American pharmacist, lawyer, and bootlegger. A German immigrant, he realized there was a fortune to be made in owning the rights to medical whiskey and selling it, both legally and illegally. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/16455428

Shot #104 - Travis Benoit 07/29/2020

Shot #104 - Travis Benoit Travis Benoit is the co-founder of Bevv, an eCommerce and logistics solution for beer and cider across the US. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/15395585

Shot #103 - Breweries for Seltzer? 06/30/2020

Shot #103 - Breweries for Seltzer? On this episode I’m taking a look at what impact COVID has had on breweries. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/15020918

Shot #102 - CJ Fowler 05/26/2020

Shot #102 - CJ Fowler CJ Fowler is the Co-Founder of Goat Rodeo Capital, a venture capital fund focusing on early stage opportunities in the alcohol beverage space. We discuss CJ's experiences working with some of the largest supplier in the industries, how he got this point, and what impact COVID-19 is having on some of the brands he works with. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/14554274

Shot #101 - Takeout vs Delivery 05/13/2020

Shot #101 - Takeout vs Delivery On this episode we're talking about some current news, give the unprecedented nature of the current environment. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/14399345

Shot #100 - Direct to Consumer 04/28/2020

Shot #100 - Direct to Consumer I hope that everyone is doing well amidst COVID-19. With that said, there are some potentially huge changes coming to our industry, and on this episode I want to discuss a law that Kentucky has passed around direct to consumer shipping for all alcohol, not just wine. Stay safe folks. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/14159528

Shot #99 - A Look Back 07/17/2019

Shot #99 - A Look Back ***I’m at Tales of the Cocktail currently and if you’re here I would love to meet up! Reach out to me on Instagram and we’ll find a place to connect.*** /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/10553042

5.23.19 05/24/2019

5.23.19 No episode this week, but I'll be back next week! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9904856

Shot #98 - Sother Teague 05/17/2019

Shot #98 - Sother Teague Sother Teague is the Beverage Director of Amor y Amargo, partner at Blue Quarter and Windmill, co-host of “The Speakeasy” on Heritage Radio Network, and author of "I'm Just Here For The Drinks." We spoke about his start cooking eggs at a Waffle House, how he made his transition to the front of the house, and building bars in smaller spaces. Enjoy folks, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9817751

Shot #97 - Tim Etherington-Judge, Healthy Hospo Co-Founder 05/10/2019

Shot #97 - Tim Etherington-Judge, Healthy Hospo Co-Founder Tim Etherington-Judge and I discuss his time working abroad, working as the Global Brand Ambassador for Bulleit Bourbon, and his new company, Healthy Hopso. Tim is releasing his own brand, Avallen Calvados, which is planned to arrive in the US in early 2020. Tim will also be running 42 marathons in 42 days for his 42nd birthday, the first one is happening at Tales of the Cocktail this year. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9694964

Shot #96 - Holly Tripp 05/03/2019

Shot #96 - Holly Tripp Holly Tripp is a bartender here in Los Angeles. We talked about how she got started behind the stick, her videography business, dating while in the industry, and what Holly has coming up next. Wishing you all nothing but the best, cheers folks! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9633791

Shot #95 - JC Stock, Shots Box Founder 04/26/2019

Shot #95 - JC Stock, Shots Box Founder JC Stock is the founder Shots Box, a way for consumers to sample craft spirits before buying a full sized bottle. We discuss his experience as an entrepreneur, getting Shots Box started and legally compliment, and owning a liquor store. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9540134

Shot #94 - Amanda Colom, @bad_birdy 04/19/2019

Shot #94 - Amanda Colom, @bad_birdy Amanda Colom, more commonly known on Instagram as @bad_birdy, is the Global Cocktail Creative for ABL and currently works at The House of Machines in Los Angeles. We spoke about her Instagram presence and the impact it’s had on her career, how she got started behind the bar, what’s coming up for her and the House of Machines. Appreciate the support everyone, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9412523

Shot #93 - Ashley Erwin w/ Angel's Envy 04/12/2019

Shot #93 - Ashley Erwin w/ Angel's Envy Ashley is a Whiskey Guardian for Angel’s Envy in Los Angeles. We talk about her growing up in the South, the differences between Atlanta & LA, and history of Angel’s Envy. Ashley was also kind enough to bring over some tasty product for us to try, and we talk about where you can get your hands on them as well. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9353603

Shot #92 - Charity Johnston 03/30/2019

Shot #92 - Charity Johnston Charity Johnston is the Beverage Director of The Madera Group and a previous winner of the Zagat 30 under 30 award. We talk about how she got started in Los Angeles, started as a bartender, and some of the TV opportunities that have opened up for her. Hope you all enjoy folks, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9198536

Shot #91 - Selena Grace, Grey Goose Ambassador 03/22/2019

Shot #91 - Selena Grace, Grey Goose Ambassador Selena is a Grey Goose Ambassador based out of Los Angeles, and also the Vice President of USBG in Southern California. We talked about her connection to New Orleans, moving out to the West Coast, and the history of Grey Goose. Enjoy folks, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/9105164

Shot #90 - Tullamore Tim 03/15/2019

Shot #90 - Tullamore Tim Tim Herlihy is a brand ambassador for Tullamore Dew. A true Irishman, Tim and I spoke about his story growing up in Ireland, his transition to the US, the history of Irish whiskey, and his new book, “From Barley to Blarney: A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Ireland” which is available for pre-order now. Hope everyone has a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day, cheers folks! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8999222

Shot #89 - Drnxmyth co-founder Lawrence Cisneros 03/01/2019

Shot #89 - Drnxmyth co-founder Lawrence Cisneros Lawrence and I discuss how this company got started and some of the challenges in bottling a craft cocktail. We touched on everything from the rectifier’s license they have, the food science on how they’re keeping citrus juice fresh longer, and the unique bottle they have to package it all together. Lawrence also shares a bit about his own story and how he got to this point. Enjoy folks! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8830814

Shot #88 - Bond's Martini 02/15/2019

Shot #88 - Bond's Martini For the vast majority, the “shaken not stirred” vodka martini will forever be James Bond’s cocktail. But why did this happened? How did we go from the Vesper, which comes from the source material, to a shaken vodka martini? Let’s talk about. /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8658047

Shot #87 - Laura Newman 02/01/2019

Shot #87 - Laura Newman On this episode I’m talking with Laura Newman, 2018 winner for the US in the World Class competition. Laura shares how she got started in the industry, the differences in opening and running a bar in New York City versus Birmingham, and how she deals with burnout. Hope everyone had a good January, cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8478908

Shot #86 - Dan Magro 01/19/2019

Shot #86 - Dan Magro Dan is the author of “Suck it Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” We broke down how Dan got his first job in the industry, got into cocktails and ultimately ended up landing a book deal. I hope everyone’s 2019 is off to a good start so far, and as always if have any feedback for the show please feel free to reach out. Cheers! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8317916

Shot #85 - Talk Tales Hosts, Shana & Matt 01/08/2019

Shot #85 - Talk Tales Hosts, Shana & Matt This episode is with fellow podcast host Shana and Matt, from Talk Tales. They were kind enough to let me record using their setup, so thank you guys! Shana and Matt share how they got started bartending, ended up in LA, and ultimately meet and started this podcast. Plenty of good laughs in this one, hope you all enjoy! /episode/index/show/shotsofhistory/id/8170607

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