Best Imbibe Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 105: Sam Ross on the Penicillin, Attaboy, and Everything 29:49

4d ago29:49

29:49

Australian bartender Sam Ross first made his name in the New York City bar world at Milk & Honey, working under Sasha Petraske and alongside longtime business partner Michael McIlroy. Today, Ross is the co-owner of Attaboy, along with a growing list of bars and cafes. For this episode, we talk about the duo’s newest New York bar, Good Guy’s; the gr…

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Imbibing Them Vibes: (Other) Times When Our Politics Were Dumb 39:45

8d ago39:45

39:45

You feelin them good vibrations? I'm not. A look through American History for them good vibes!By Bel Aves

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Heroes and Villains of World War II 34:29

38m ago34:29

34:29

Spawned by a guest on Tucker Carlson's show, there is a debate that Churchill was the villain of World War II or least morally equivalent with Hitler. This podcast refutes this rubbish and proposes Carlson's true intentions.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 82 - PS I Love Booze 1:04:58

1d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

We return from a brief hiatus with the scholarly work you know and love....and then we hit a couple of early Magical Mystery Words. From there we go heavy banter as we discuss George Clinton, summer vacations, our own review of our own list correction episode, Slane's refusal to be our official whiskey, Tommy visiting Slane Castle to formally reque…

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The Decline of Minds and Empires 42:03

2h ago42:03

42:03

We look at the Chinese Tang Dynasty - and Joe Biden's Mind - and look at those factors that determine the decline of our American Republic.By Bel Aves

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Giving Up Power: Presidents Who Did not Run Again 40:11

28d ago40:11

40:11

We look at six presidents who chose not to seek another term including Joe Biden. What were the motivations and decision drivers.By Bel Aves

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Blotto Vetoes - 2024! 1:03:27

5d ago1:03:27

1:03:27

It's our 4th annual BLOTTO VETOES Spectacular! Ever year we take a moment of reflection on our anniversary to make some alignments on our great big Beatles list. We heard from you, we heard each other out and something unprecedented took place this episode. Tune in to find out. As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatle…

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Episode 104: Slow Drinks, with Danny Childs 26:45

22d ago26:45

26:45

Danny Childs turned to bartending as a way to earn extra money between research work as an anthropologist and ethnobotanist. Over time, he merged his interests in the botanical world and bartending, culminating in the book Slow Drinks, which recently earned a James Beard Foundation Award. For this episode, we chat with Childs about his path from fi…

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Elites and Today's Politics 37:17

1M ago37:17

37:17

Everyone is railing against the elites, but those pointing figures are notably among the ... elite. Where does this emanate and what does this mean for our politics.By Bel Aves

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The Nightmare of Assassinations 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

The tragedy of this past weekend in which Corey Comperatore was killed, and former President Trump nearly so, illustrates that assassinations are again with us. This is a brief history of assassinations, motivations and how it applies to war.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 81 - You're Going To Booze That Swirl 1:19:13

1M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

The Blottos are back and by themselves for this haphazard foray back into the Help album, please join us again as we put this j'jam through our legendary alcoholic analysis. As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter / X (@blottobeatles), by emailing us (blottobeatles@gmail.com), or on the web (blottobeatl…

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Episode 103: The Modern History of Tales of the Cocktail, with Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr. 24:14

28d ago24:14

24:14

The annual Tales of the Cocktail conference kicks off next week in New Orleans. Tales has gone through many changes over the past 22 years, and for this episode, we explore some of the recent history of the event, and its influence and philanthropic efforts around the globe, with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation co-chairs Neal Bodenheimer and Gary …

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Should Have Been Better: Historical Movies that Fell Flat 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Joined by my brother Chris, we look at Unbroken, The Longest Day, and Napoleon. We also look at a few others including Dune and Opperheimer.By Bel Aves

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The American Revolution Was Exceptional 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

We look at four different aspects of four different revolutions (American, French, Chinese, Russian) to learn what makes the American Revolution exceptional.By Bel Aves

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Episode 102: For Samara Davis, Bourbon is Just the Beginning 23:09

1M ago23:09

23:09

Our July/August issue features a profile of Samara Davis, written by Gray Chapman. For this episode, Samara returns to Radio Imbibe to talk about her many projects in the spirits industry and in bourbon culture, including the Black Bourbon Society, Diversity Distilled, the Society Marketing Group, the Black-Owned Spirits Scholarship, and Bourbon Bo…

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The Purpose of the American Revolution 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

We explore what is, and what is not, the purpose of the American Revolution. We here from Henry, Paine, Washington and Jefferson.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 80 - Hey Brewed (feat. Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes) 1:53:14

2M ago1:53:14

1:53:14

We begin our octogenarian episode with Tommy's artistic expression of his anger towards Becker before we record an intro in arrears, featuring the magic of our new THX (or THC) bumper. And then, friends, 80 is a big number, and we are doing a big song with a big guest! We welcome Mr. Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes to discuss what some would…

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The British Go South: A Story of the American War for Independence 31:03

3M ago31:03

31:03

We look at the later years of the American Revolution including the British Southern Strategy.By Bel Aves

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Episode 101: The Great Daiquiri Discussion, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

The Daiquiri is an undisputed champion of the cocktail world, and its simple formula not only offers the promise of a complex character, but it’s a great starting point for endless exploration. For this episode, we take a deep dive into all things Daiquiri with a roundtable discussion including some of today’s top Daiquiri practitioners: Joshua Iba…

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Seven Reasons to Keep the Electoral College 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

It is a presidental election year so once again the Electoral College is under fire. We explore the reasons to keep the college, and the true motivations behind those who wish to remove it.By Bel Aves

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Conservative Bookshelf - Volume 2 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

From Cahill to Tuchman, from McCullough to Roberts we provide a series of authors and books to fill your bookshelves, and your minds, with great history.By Bel Aves

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Episode 100: The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, with Lucia Creed, Kate Gerwin, and Tiffanie Barriere 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance is a new platform that aims to match veteran bartenders with upcoming talent for the betterment of the bar community. In addition to Lucia Creed, head of trade advocacy for Uncle Nearest, we're joined by two of the program’s inaugural mentors: Kate Gerwin, owner of Happy Accidents in Albuquerque, …

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Flags of our (Founding) Fathers 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

We provide a brief history of flags including ones from the Revolution, their symbolism, and why a Supreme Court Justice flag controversy is about a lot more than flags.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 79 - Can't Imbibe Me Love 1:33:30

3M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

We get ambushed by an AI Tommy intro before the real one takes us into the world of Ringo's haberdashery. From there we do the work of fighting against those who say we aren't drinking enough on air, discussing what we would do with a billion dollars, thinking about Rick Rubin as the zen master of mixologists for your Blottos, listening to some mor…

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Memorial Day 14:08

3M ago14:08

14:08

Posted annually on this critical day, we explore the meaning of Memorial Day and here from those who gave "the last full measure of devotion" so that we can enjoy our lives.By Bel Aves

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Congressional Kerfuffles, Catholicism, and the Kansas City Kicker 30:56

3M ago30:56

30:56

What do fights between members of Congress and Kansas City Kickers have in common? We explore the arguments of the roles of women in our society.By Bel Aves

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Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayly, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wilson 23:22

3M ago23:22

23:22

With a career that started in the mid-1970s and that continued until his death in 2021, bar owner and Tequila Ocho co-founder Tomas Estes helped change the way we drink, and think about, tequila. The Tequila Ambassador V.O., a fully revised version of his book, was released this spring, and for this episode we talk to the team members who helped br…

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Settler Colonialism Through History 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

A significant part of the protests roiling our campuses, and university history courses involve Settler Colonialism. We explore the history of this concept and see how it fits into today's discourse.By Bel Aves

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Chaser - Let It Be Roundtable (feat. Ranking The Beatles, BC The Beatles, Fans on the Run, and Paul or Nothing) 1:46:27

4M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

It says it on the tin - we got together with the brightest stars in the world of Beatles podcasting to discuss the remastered, reimagined, and wholly reenergized Let It Be film. Listen in for more, and listen to the pods of our friends when you finish! As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter (@blottobea…

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Bonfire of the Academies 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

Five problems with our colleges and how to fix them.By Bel Aves

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The Historian and Hardihood Books: A Discussion with Ben Connelly About Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing 56:33

4M ago56:33

56:33

Ben Connelly, founder, publisher and writer for Hardihood Books joins the podcast to discuss non-fiction, science fiction and many other writings.By Bel Aves

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Episode 98: Understanding Shochu, with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini 28:42

4M ago28:42

28:42

Shochu is Japan’s signature spirit, yet it’s not well known outside the country. As our May/June 2024 cover feature reveals, that’s starting to change, with a wider array of excellent shochu increasingly appearing in American bars. For this episode, we talk about all things shochu with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini, the co-hosts of the J…

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Ep. 78 - Baby You're a Rich Manhattan (feat. Skylar Moody) 1:42:18

4M ago1:42:18

1:42:18

Baby, it's time to crack into episode 78 where your Blottos discuss the infamous Cameron Crowe/Beatles connections, the amazing influence of our guest Skylar Moody, feeling on the new Beatles films, feelings on Timothy Chalamet, a record number of calls from fans, a surprise drop in from Beatles podcasting royalty talking about the Queen Bee's cove…

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The Spider King: Successful Foreign Policy 24:36

4M ago24:36

24:36

We look at the incomparable Louis XI of France to see what an energetic, focused, comprehensive foreign policy looks like.By Bel Aves

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Episode 97: The Mint Julep, with Joe Stinchcomb 19:41

4M ago19:41

19:41

Pick some mint from the garden (or the farmers market) and grab a bottle of bourbon, because peak springtime is the perfect season for mixing up Mint Juleps. With Derby Day just around the corner, we talk Juleps with Joe Stinchcomb, a veteran bartender and an owner of Bar Muse in Oxford, Mississippi. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazin…

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Protests, Freedom of Speech and History 35:23

4M ago35:23

35:23

We have been hit by a wave of protests in the past few years. Some vandalize works of art and others block key roadways. We look at the history of some protests, and ask, what is the price of Free Speech.By Bel Aves

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The Fourteen Most Pivotal Moments in Early American History 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

A look at American History through the 14 most crucial moments from 1763 - 1859. We focus on Independence, the Constitution and the formidable Andrew Jackson.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 77 - What Gose On 1:29:20

5M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

Episode 77 starts with a dive into Ringo's role as the original Beatle to bring Indian music to the band before we discuss breweries appropriating rockstars visages, teaching Scotty how to drink beer from a bottle, THC beverages, Cheech as the go-getter of the duo, when the Beatles were all by themselves, probably a little too much Jawbreaker talk,…

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Episode 96: Romeo’s East Village, with Evan Hawkins 13:38

4M ago13:38

13:38

Romeo’s opened in New York City this past December, promising to bring a new kind of cocktail experience to the East Village. For this episode, we talk to owner Evan Hawkins about the kind of bar he wanted to open with Romeo’s, and about how the bar combines his years of experience bartending in nightclubs with the lessons he learned at craft cockt…

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Civil Wars in History and Today 36:38

5M ago36:38

36:38

We look at Civil Wars in Ancient Rome, modern Russia, China, and Spain and briefly at our own Civil War. We also address the question: is a 2nd American Civil War in the offing?By Bel Aves

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Ghosts of World War I 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

World War I caused the deaths 20 Million including 9.7 military fatalities involved in a war that could have been avoided, and one that changed civilization forever.By Bel Aves

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Episode 95: The Enduring Beauty of Vermouth, with Alf del Portillo, Marta Premoli, and Francesco Lafranconi 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

Vermouth is an essential cocktail ingredient, and it can also be spectacular when served on its own. For this episode, we talk to several bartenders about the many reasons vermouth fascinates them and factors into their work: Alf del Portillo and Marta Premoli, owners of Quattro Teste in Lisbon, Portugal, and Francesco Lafranconi, who helped establ…

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Rebel Yelling: The State of Adults in America 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

Have you noticed a certain childishness on the part of our leaders, and many fellow Americans? Explore this trend and look for its causes.By Bel Aves

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Ep. 76 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Brandy -Reprise (feat. Alex Goldman of the Reply All Pod) 1:28:46

6M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

We kick into the last quarter of our first century of episodes with a deep discussion of reprises, especially as they relate to SOAD jerks. We then record an INTRO IN ARREARS before introducing true pod royalty in our guest Alex Goldman, taking Alex on a journey that includes a serious discussion of pronunciation, the worst Tweets of 2023, Alex's m…

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Dune and the Most Influential Man in History 24:18

5M ago24:18

24:18

We compare the book and movie Dune with a certain 7th century historical figure who uniquely founded a great religion and a world empire.By Bel Aves

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Episode 94: Viva Vermouth, with Francois Monti 25:33

6M ago25:33

25:33

François Monti is a Madrid-based journalist, educator, and Imbibe contributing writer, and the author of books including El Gran Libro del Vermut. For this episode, he joins us to talk about all things vermouth (the focus of our March/April issue), exploring vermouth’s rich history in cocktails, its culinary connection, and the future of this aperi…

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Party Crashings 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

We explore the shifts in the party system from the early Republic to the Progressive Era and ask: Are we seeing a significant party shift in real time?By Bel Aves

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Rank Rankings: Something Smells Bad About APSA"s Latest Presidential Survey 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

The latest academic ranking of presidents is out. I discuss the bias inherent in these rankings and propose a better way to look at our presidents.By Bel Aves

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Chaser -We Went to Beatlesfest! 1:05:01

6M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

It says it on the tin, people. Your dear Blottos went to the 50th annual Fest for Beatles Fans, held this year at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airpot - the very same airport where the Beatles landed 60 years ago. MARVEL! as we reflect on our experience. THRILL! as we play field recordings and interviews. GUFFAW! as we have a few yucks and discuss who ended…

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Episode 93: Victoria Eady Butler from Uncle Nearest 11:31

6M ago11:31

11:31

In 2021, we recognized Victoria Eady Butler as one of our Imbibe 75 People to Watch for her work as the master blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. For this episode, we catch up with her on her ongoing work at Uncle Nearest; get a glimpse into future plans for the brand as it looks toward Cognac; and talk about the Uncle Nearest HBCU Old Fash…

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