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The Firkin Podcast takes a fun approach to exploring bourbons, spirits, wines, cocktails, and beers. Our episodes feature guests from a variety of sources, including chefs, distillers, bartenders, entrepreneurs, coaches, musicians, and more. We aim for the intersection of good drinks and great company to uncover entertaining stories from all walks of life. Every drink tells a story, and we're here to share those stories with you. Join us on the best firkin podcast ever and let's raise a glas ...
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Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo
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This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite ev…
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We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in …
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We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women's History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including a special bottle of Ethan Almighty. Cecy is challenged to sort her bourbons into Ho…
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Live from Bellarmine University Sip & Swish
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We're kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We're featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men's College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the bott…
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Everything She Ain't - Singer/Songwriter Hailey Whitters
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Wrapping up our Bourbon and Beyond appearances (minus 1, which we're going to have a rerelease), we welcome Hailey Whitters to the show. Hailey is coming off a 2023 win for Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and is currently nominated for Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year. She shares stories of her hometown…
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Blood Brothers - Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brother's Bond live from Bourbon and Beyond 2023
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Continuing our Bourbon and Beyond live shows, this week we're joined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries fame. They have created an excellent product over the last few years as founders of Brother's Bond. Join us as we taste through their lineup and enjoy a great time on the stage. Special guest Rob Dietrich joins us as we wrap up…
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A Father's Son - Singer/Songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr Live from Bourbon and Beyond
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This week we have Stephen Wilson, Jr kick off our Bourbon and Beyond live shows. Stephen hails from Seymour, Indiana, where he grew up training to be an Indiana Golden Gloves finalist. Upon moving to Nashville to study microbiology, Stephen found a special love for songwriting and performing. His debut double album, Son of Dad, released on Septembe…
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The Warchief Bottled in Bond - Actor Graham McTavish of McTavish Spirits and All the Movies and Games You Love
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Graham McTavish, a renowned film, television, and voice actor, known for roles in Rambo, The Hobbit, Outlander, The Witcher, and countless other roles, joins us this week to try out his new whiskey, Warchief, from McTavish Spirits. This is a very special episode, featuring a talent for the ages. We discuss the birth of this new whiskey along with G…
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Wine, Bourbon, and French Horns - Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company
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This week we are joined by Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company. We talk orchestras, wine, and bourbon as we sample some excellent pours from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Learn why you need to get down to Bardstown on your next bourbon tour! Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us a…
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Superfood Mixers - JD Mitchell and Eric Wentworth of Modica, Unique Liquor and Mocktail Beverages
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This week we're joined by Modica, a superfood cocktail mixer company that is making waves with their variety of mixers. We find out about how this simple business plan grew into a product that is now available in 11 states and growing. Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag…
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Live from Starlight Distillery with Ted Huber, Christian Huber, Blake Huber, and Andrew Jerdonek
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This week, we are live from Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery, in Southern Indiana. We run through an incredible line of bourbons with a great lineup of guests. To begin the show, we welcome Ted Huber, owner of Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery to discuss the history of the farm and business. Next, we welcome his son, Christian Huber to dis…
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Bourbonism - Greg Fischer, Former Mayor of Louisville
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This week we welcome Louisville's Former Mayor, Greg Fischer to the show. He takes us on a journey through "Bourbonism", a venture he headed to mix bourbon with tourism to make Louisville a true destination city. We share some great pours and discuss some of his biggest accomplishments and where he sees the future of our bourbon culture. Full show …
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Colonel PawPaw's Brandy - Brandon O'Daniel of Copper & Kings
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This week we're joined by Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller at Copper & Kings. We sample through an awesome line of brandies and hear the stories of Brandon and the distillery. Brandon gets a new nickname and builds out his perfect brandy playlist. To end the show we try a very special new offering from Copper & Kings. Support the show Please subscr…
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Lighten the Load - Danielle Mann of Rivergreen Cocktails
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Danielle Mann joins us this week to share her story of Rivergreen Cocktails, an amazing assortment of ready-to-drink gin cocktails. We sample the Gimlet, Greyhound, and Bee's Knees while discussing the origins of Rivergreen and her time as an OBGYN physician. Join us for a fun dive into the story behind a rising RTD cocktail. Find Rivergreen Cockta…
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Russ Firkin Diculous - Russ Smith of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company
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We're joined by Russ Smith, aka Russdiculous, to talk about Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. We run through his awesome lineup and talk about his history and wht got him into bourbon. We share a lot of laughs and challenge him to create his team from his labels. Full show notes at firkinpodcast.com Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with…
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Brewing in Bourbon Country - Sam Cruz of Against the Grain Brewery
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Sam Cruz pays us a visit from Against the Grain Brewery. We talk about his history and how he became involved in brewing beer. We take a look at what Against the Grain brewery has in its catalog and dive deep into what it's like to be a successful brewery. Sam shares his thoughts on community and what makes a perfect beer for a perfect occasion. Th…
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Coffee and Whiskey - John Wadell of Stave & Bean and Kentucky Peerless
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John Wadell, fonder of Stave and Bean Coffee Company and Single Barrell Curator at Kentucky Peerless joins us to talk coffee and whiskey. John talks about what brought Stave & Bean to be and how his time at Peerless helped to make that possible. We then move into the Peerless line and chat about their DSP 50 designation. We wrap the show with a rou…
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Stay Firkin Buzzed - Tyler Zoller of Louisville Bourbon Buzz
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Tyler Zoller, from Louisville Bourbon Buzz joins us for some great whiskeys and even brings a couple of his picks for us to try. We talk hardcore music, the straightedge scene, and what it's like being a new dad. He takes us on a journey through what got him into photography and how he feels about the bourbon world. We had such a great time, we had…
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Rum Shots Fired - US Coast Guard Veteran Josh Lipsey
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US Coast Guard veteran, Josh Lipsey, joins us for a special Independence Day episode. We enjoy a lineup of Flor De Cana rums and discuss Josh's time in Texas and Florida defending the coast. Join us as we explore the different missions in the Coast Guard, why the Super Bowl and Christmas seem to be the busiest days, and some incredible rums! Pours:…
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Do It To Taste - Hemingway Whiskey Company's Jacob Call, Clayton Call, and Forrest Smallwood
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Hemingway Whiskey Company joins us in the studio to talk First Edition Hemingway Rye and Papa's Pilar. Jacob Call and Clayton Call join Forrest Smallwood to walk through their incredible rye whiskey and 'sweet as sunshine' rum and tell the stories of how they came to be. Come join the fun as we explore Ernest Hemingway's life of spirit and Hemingwa…
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If You Quit, You Quit - Danny Cruz and Brad Gordon of Louisville City FC
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In this episode, we are joined by Louisville City FC Head Coach, Danny Cruz, and Director of Partnership Development, Brad Gordon. We share a few drinks and learn about Danny and Brad's histories and what brought them to Louisville's USL Championship soccer team. We dive into what is different about soccer from other professional sports, beyond jus…
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Well Seasoned - Dan Oliver and Tyler Watson of Dan-O's
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Dan Oliver and Tyler Watson, of Dan-O's Seasonings, join us in the studio to discuss the rise of Dan-O's from the flea markets to national distribution. We pair their seasoning with selected drinks and have a great time exploring the past, present, and future of their heavily sought-after flavors. We delve into some lesser known facts about Dan, in…
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He Knows Jack! - Ian Sulkowski, Brown-Forman Brand Ambassador
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In this episode, we welcome Ian Sulkowski, Brown Forman Brand Ambassador, to the studio. Ian has served in his role since 2019, after a five year stint as a high school English teacher. The trio picks their drink of choice, Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select, and toasts to the best-selling whiskey in the world. The conversation ranges from Frank Sinatra'…
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Never Misses His Mark - Eric Gibson of Delicato Family Wines
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Introducing Eric Gibson, an expert in the world of wine who has turned his passion for storytelling into a thriving career. As the Area Sales Manager for Delicato Family Wines, Eric has been responsible for expanding and enhancing the company's portfolio, including the introduction of their first-ever Italian wine. His love for storytelling is evid…
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Boozy AF - Amanda Freitag, Food Network Chef & Cocktail Creator
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Award-winning chef and cocktail innovator, Amanda Freitag, joins us in the studio to talk about her journey from the kitchen to the world of craft cocktails. It all began with experimenting with unique flavor combinations behind the bar, leading to an exciting collaboration with Chris Joseph of Kettner Spirits and the creation of Amanda's delicious…
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Join us on The Firkin Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the drinks. Premiering in May, The Firkin Podcast explores spirits, wine, cocktails, beer and more as we engage in fun conversations with guests of all types. With guests including industry leading distillers, brewers, chefs, musicians, and more we dive into the stories behind the d…
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Join the brothers as Don and Jim sample a couple of artisinal whiskeys from New Holland, enjoy some barrel aged beers (including a wonderful Firestone 14) and wax poetic about their fancy new Glencairn glasses. All this and more on the latest addition of the Beer and Whiskey Brothers podcast. Beer and Whiskey Bros Fun with Barrels Podcast…
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Don and Jim review a handful of holiday brews, one of Don’s favorite whiskey’s for the holidays and talk about the best gear to get for beer geeks and whiskey aficionados this holiday season. All that and more on this special holiday edition of the Beer and Whiskey Brothers Podcast! Beer and Whiskey Brothers Holiday Podcast…
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“Brew Masters” starring Sam Calagione is hitting the airwaves and beer nerds around America are totally pumped. Heck, we are too. But the show is a little bittersweet for us, as we were actually up for that show. In this podcast we share the ups and downs of our TV adventure. We also review a couple of a nice brews and a whiskey that bears the name…
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We share our experiences and thoughts about the 2010 Great American Beer Festival, including which beers were our favorites and which disappointed. We also talk about some of the cool brewers and fellow bloggers we met while in Denver. All that and more on this special edition of the Invisible TV Show! Beer and Whiskey Bros Podcast 8…
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We get our “bitch” on and sample Dogfish Head’s Bitches Brew, Flying Dog Raging Bitch and Bitch Creek’s ESB. We also talk about the things that bug us about the world of craft beer and small batch whiskey. Some of our blog readers get into the act as well, sharing what bugs them about being a fan of finely crafted beverages. You’ll also hear Don’s …
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In this episode we turn our attention to Sam Adams and their place in the craft beer universe. Is Sam Adams really a craft brewery, or have they grown into something else? We try to answer that question and sample three beers from their Imperial Series – a Belgian Wit, a Double Bock and an Imperial Stout. All that and more on this episode of the In…
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On this episode we take the show on the road! We hit the Brewforia Beer Market in Boise, Idaho where we talk about craft beer on the frontier, how our favorite beverages are starting to make in roads in some pretty remote locations. We are joined by Brewforia’s own Rick Boyd and our pal Chad (@BeerPoet on Twitter) as we drink New Glarus Enigma, Pli…
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On this episode we talk about a great summer tradition – drinking away from home! Don shares his impressions of a couple of Idaho brewers; Wallace Brewing and Laughing Dog, as well as reviewing Four Roses small batch bourbon. Jim talks about the beer scene in Wisconsin and reviews a couple of goodies from New Glarus and Central Waters. Also, The Br…
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On this episode we go negative and discuss beers and whiskeys that other people love, but we hate. Don trashes New Belgium and Maker’s Mark, and I dis two well regarded brews; Duchesse de Bourgogne and Old Rasputin XII. We also weigh in on Brew Dog’s latest plea for attention. All of that and more on this decidedly negative episode of The Invisible…
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Beer and Whiskey Bros Podcast 2 Join us for a few laughs as we: Review Oskar Blues’ Dale’s Pale Ale and Old Chub Sample Wild Turkey Rare Breed Discuss which modern car would be best suited for a Smokey and the Bandit remake Share “fun facts” about each other Answer some viewer mail All that and more on this episode of The Invisible TV Show!…
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