Best Christi Atkinson Podcasts (2024)

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Distillers Talk #156 - Fionnan O'Connor 1:08:01

30m ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Irish whiskey historian and author Fionnán O'Connor returns to Distillers Talk with Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his upcoming new book, Créatúr. Fionnán speaks about his adventures and travels digging into the history of poitín and Irish pot still whiskey, and his journey to bring back (and even be a part of the distillation of) lost…

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Distillers Talk #155 - Erik Wolfe, Stoll & Wolfe 1:03:28

15d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Erik Wolfe of Stoll & Wolfe Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about his latest distilling adventures with Alan on the road at both Stoll & Wolfe and George Washington's Mount Vernon. We also catch up on another collaborative effort, the Historic Trades Workshop. There's several colorful stories along the way, including "doug…

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Distillers Talk #154 - Al Laws, Laws Whiskey House 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House in Colorado joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on all things grain and terroir. Al guides us through a tasting of their Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey, Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey and Henry Road Straight Malt Whiskey. We also discuss production and their upcoming new…

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Distillers Talk #153 - Alan and Christi Unfiltered on the Future of the Industry 53:51

4M ago53:51

53:51

Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson take on some controversial topics in the spirits industry right now and discuss the future of the market, as well as tips for brands and ancillary partners.

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Distillers Talk #152 - Broken Barrel Whiskey 53:41

4M ago53:41

53:41

Seth Benheim and Nick Roady of Broken Barrel Whiskey Company join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson and discuss the importance of packaging and standing out in a market as a craft producer in a developed market. We also get into responsible distribution strategies and working with foreign markets while satisfying your home accounts, as well as upcom…

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Support Systems of Forsyth County, owners Courtney and Gregory James 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

"The Have Vans Will Travel Duo" Courtney and Gregory James have leveraged their passion for helping others with their mission to create a transportation company that addresses transportation challenges and barriers for underserved Forsyth County residents. As husband and wife, this awesome “have vans will travel duo” navigates their company, Suppor…

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Christy Coleman, Jamestown Yorktown Foundation 52:58

6M ago52:58

52:58

In her distinguished high-profile CEO role at the American Civil War Museum, Christy Coleman has conversed with leaders and editors nationwide. In this episode, Dignity Justified is all ears to listening and learning about the groundbreaking work of Historian Coleman. She has earned numerous awards and honorary doctorates. Time magazine (2018) reco…

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Distillers Talk #151 - Ian Verno, Ten-30 Barrels 1:06:07

6M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Ian Verno of Ten-030 Barrels joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his hybrid barrels

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Distillers Talk #150 - Evan Villarrubia, An American Distiller in China 49:58

6M ago49:58

49:58

Distillers Talk goes to Yunnan Province, China this week! Evan Villarrubia of MB Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his start in the distilling industry in China, as well as the production of some of his products including sugar cane rum and rice based spirits. We’re also going to get into China’s multi-tier system and Chi…

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Distillers Talk #149 - David McIntyre, West Fork Whiskey 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

David McIntyre of West Fork Whiskey in Indianapolis joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson this week. We discuss West Fork's beginnings under a small budget and the evolution of its production setup and product line, as well as struggles encountered along the way. This is a great episode for those looking to start up a distillery with a small inves…

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Distillers Talk #148 - Thomas Thacker, Southern Grace Distilleries 55:52

6M ago55:52

55:52

Thomas Thacker in North Carolina joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk more about his process and operations at Southern Grace Distilleries making Conviction Bourbon and White Dog. Tune in also to learn about their whiskey prison and paranormal tour stories!

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Distillers Talk #147 - Drew Hannush, Whiskey Lore 1:24:38

7M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Author and host of the Whiskey Lore podcasts, Drew Hannush joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his new book, The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey. Order it now through Amazon here.

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Distillers Talk #146 - Andrew Lohfeld, Roulaison Distilling Co 52:27

8M ago52:27

52:27

Andrew Lohfeld of Roulaison Distilling Co in Louisiana joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss some hot topics in rum right now. We get into single estate varietals and Louisiana grown sugarcane, a Louisiana rum designation, rum nomenclature and changes to Louisiana state law for self distribution.…

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Distillers Talk #145 - Blind Barrels 58:10

8M ago58:10

58:10

Bobby Demars, Christian Riddout and Christopher Sebastian from Blind Barrels join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss their unique whiskey service, helping connect their subscribers with American craft distilleries.

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Distillers Talk #144 - Jeff Rasmussen, StillDragon 1:29:45

9M ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Jeff Rasmussen of StillDragon joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to share his more unique experiences helping their clients design more efficient and innovative systems. We also chat about his journey into the industry and some surprises coming up with DragonStill.

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Distillers Talk #143 - Alexis Casimiri, La Mauvaise Graine Distillerie 1:22:29

10M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Alexis Casimiri of La Mauvaise Graine Distillerie in Lyon, France joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about his introduction to distilling and the industry. We learn more about his spirits and process, particularly his Louise Gin, a tribute to his grandmother and the people of Lyon. Alexis talks about his botanical sourcing from the loca…

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Distillers Talk #142 - Christian Kahle, Lucky Sign Spirits 1:15:54

10M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Christian Kahle of Lucky Sign Spirits joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about his unique spirits, including finocchietto, raki, limoncello and more. We get into standards of identity and communication amongst distillers, as well as the merits of a two chamber still. Christian discusses his corn stalk agricole project and lemonade burri…

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Distillers Talk #141 - Christopher Conrad, BadMotivator Legacy Barrels 1:21:28

10M ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Christopher Conrad of BadMotivator Legacy Barrels joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson with updates on the company and their innovative barrels, as well as a sampling of some of Christopher's experiments using BadMotivator barrels.

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Distillers Talk #140 - Jeff Wuslich, Cardinal Spirits 1:16:16

11M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Jeff Wuslich of Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, Indiana joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about the distillery and its spirits, getting into copackaging, considerations for new brands and so much more.

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Distillers Talk #139 - Ray Hooker, Indian River Distillery 1:12:21

11M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Ray Hooker of Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach, Florida joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to explore a sampling of several different experimentals and product.

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Distillers Talk #138 - Jesse from Still It is Back 49:12

12M ago49:12

49:12

Jesse Wilson from Still It returns again with Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to catch up on his latest experiments. Jesse and Alan introduce a collaboration to honor the late Ben Quady through Bad Motivator's next chapter using barrels that had been provided to them by Ben. We also nerd out on fermentation cultures, and Alan waxes nostalgia with …

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Distillers Talk #137 - Brian Gelfo, Broadleaf Whiskey 1:05:45

12M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Brian Gelfo of Broadleaf Whiskey joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss the brand as we drink through two batches and even chat about the future of Brothers of the Leaf

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Distillers Talk #136 - Steve Coomes 1:09:48

1y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Author, food and spirits journalist and sprits educator Steve Coomes joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about agave based spirits and his impressions from a recent trip to Mexico to explore tequila distilleries

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Distillers Talk #135 - Birk O'Halloran, Rockwell Vermouth & Iconic Wine 1:10:30

1y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Birk O'Halloran of Rockwell Vermouth and Iconic Wine joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on Distillers Talk. Birk chats about his lengthy botanical R&D project developing his artisan vermouths using local California botanicals, as well as what sets the products apart from other vermouths on the market. We also get into some upcoming projects, in…

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Distillers Talk #134 - Amy Bohner, Alchemy Distillery 1:17:17

1y ago1:17:17

1:17:17

Amy Bohner of Alchemy Distillery in Humboldt County, California joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson. Nerd out with us as we get into all sorts of unique grains and go through a flight of their Boldt Cereal Killer triticale whiskey, wheat whiskey and genever style gin. We also chat about their new tasting room and on site restaurant.…

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Distillers Talk #133 - Jesse Wilson, Still It 1:21:27

1y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Jesse Wilson of the Still It Youtube show and Chase the Craft podcast joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson

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Distillers Talk #132 - Brett Schlagel, Distillery 64 52:06

1y ago52:06

52:06

Brett Schlagel of Distillery 64 in New Albany, Indiana joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about the distillery and speakeasy.

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Distillers Talk #131 - Bill Hockett, Dayton Barrel Works Artisan Distillery 57:10

1y ago57:10

57:10

Distiller Bill Hockett of Dayton Barrel Works Artisan Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his recent release of Harper's Siren Armagnac Barrel-Aged Gin. We also chat about the whiskey Bill will be releasing in the future under his own label, contract work and then we try to find the perfect botanical-themed name for future …

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Distillers Talk #130 - Stephen Osborn, Stoutridge Distillery and Winery 1:33:20

1y ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Stephen Osborn of Stoutridge Distillery and Winery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson again, and this time he's brought his latest Quartarium series as part of a Transcendent Spirit Exploration.

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Mrs. Norma Corley 50:06

1y ago50:06

50:06

According to primary source newspapers, Mrs. Norma Corley was one of the “first Negro students” in the elementary public school system in Winston-Salem, NC. In this podcast, she reflects upon her experiences as a trailblazer after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that outlawed segregation in schools in 1954.…

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Distillers Talk #129 - Ben Quady, Badmotivator Barrels 1:30:41

1y ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Ben Quady of Badmotivator Barrels joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his approach to alternative barrels. We also explore a flight of samples from his projects.

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Distillers Talk #128 - JJ Jackson 1:19:47

1y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

Moonshiners Master Distiller contestant and veteran JJ Jackson, aka "High and Angry", joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on Distillers Talk to discuss his personal journey that led a philosophy and theater arts major to the military and ultimately to distillation.

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Distillers Talk #127 - Henry Anderson 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Henry Anderson of Dominion Distillery and Gatling Still Works in Washington State joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about the distillery and his still building company. You've heard about one of his projects on a previous episode!

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Distillers Talk #126 - Two Eagles Distillery 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Jessie Zien and Matt Nurre of Two Eagles Distillery join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about their distillery located in the Chicago area. They talk about their adventures in contract distillation, in addition to making their own products including whiskey, gin, arak and RTD cocktails. We get into their specialty working with flavor chem…

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Distillers Talk #125 - Randall Janc, Whiskey Shaman 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Randall Janc aka Whiskey Shaman joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson this week with a blind flight of spirits he is working on and we discuss his projects, including his spirits-focused YouTube Channel. Follow The Whiskey Shaman on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_whiskeyshaman Check out Whiskey Business FBG: https://whiskeybusinessfbg.com…

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Distillers Talk #124 - Marielle Songy 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Journalist and writer Marielle Songy joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about her new book, The Absinthe Frappé, and all things absinthe. Tune in to hear about her exploration with absinthe and thoughts on how distillers and cocktail bars can help make absinthe more relatable in the U.S. market.…

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Distillers Talk #123 - Fernando Plata, Big Cypress Distillery 1:28:38

1+ y ago1:28:38

1:28:38

Fernando Plata of Big Cypress Distillery in Miami joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss botanical spirits and extraction methods. Make sure you catch this one as we also issue a challenge for a unique botanical bill to meet our custom spirits request!

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Distillers Talk #122 - Jerrod Leon Henry, Rio Grande Distillery 1:31:24

1+ y ago1:31:24

1:31:24

Jerrod Leon Henry of Rio Grande Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about the distillery and their products. We're digging deep into agave, gin, moonshine and more. He even shares a story from his youth about the first time he was playing around and trying to make liquor.

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Distillers Talk #121 - Chip Tate 59:05

1+ y ago59:05

59:05

Chip Tate returns to Distillers Talk with Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to deep dive into questions distillers should be asking themselves and any prospective partners before entering into business agreements. We also get into brandy and agave spirits!

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Distillers Talk #120 - Silver Tree Beer & Spirits 1:04:26

1+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Will, Clay and Dallas Glazik of Silver Tree Beer & Spirits join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to talk about the new distillery the three brothers are launching, as well as their current and upcoming products. We also learn about the family farm and their proprietary seed strains.

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Distillers Talk #119 - Chip Tate 1:11:43

1+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Chip Tate of Chip Tate Craft Copperworks and Tate & Co Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his custom still building, the craft distilling industry, future plans with the distillery, brandy and more.

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Distillers Talk #118 - Kelley Tennille 1:10:42

1+ y ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Kelley Tennille joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to update on her latest projects with Whiskey Thief Distilling and her seasonal gins, as well as her work producing okra hydrosols for Pholk Beauty. We also highlight her second run on Moonshiners: Master Distiller, which is currently airing on the Discovery Channel.…

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Distillers Talk #117 - Wayne Herbert, Ozark Still Works 1:18:27

1+ y ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson chat with Wayne Herbert of Ozark Still Works

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Distillers Talk #116 - Moonshine Shua 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

58:22

Moonshine Shua of the Un-Taxed Podcast and Broken Bones Distillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson

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Distillers Talk #115 - Inbox Beverage 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

38:37

Max Fann and Malik Warrad of Inbox Beverage join Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss their container-based brewing and distilling units, as well as their own spirits offerings.

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Event Planner, Patricia Degraffinreaidt-The Enterprise Conference and Event Center 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

This podcast episode continues Dignity Justified’s focus on the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation. Under the umbrella of this CDC is The Conference and Event Center, where our guest Patricia Degraffinreaidt serves as Event Manager. Patricia, who is respected as a creative and visionary planner, skillfully brings listeners into the ever-…

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Distillers Talk #114 - Liberty Pole Spirits 1:05:13

1+ y ago1:05:13

1:05:13

The family behind Mingo Creek Craft Distillers joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss Liberty Pole Spirits in Washington, PA

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Distillers Talk #113 - Tennessee Hills Brewstillery 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

52:27

Stephen Callahan of Tennessee Hills Brewstillery joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson on Distillers Talk with his team, including Head Distiller Jason Franklin and brewmaster Danny Smith.

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Distillers Talk #112 - Zach Traylor 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Zach Traylor joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss his research work focused on cultivating corn varieties tailor-made for whiskey production.

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