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Next Left

The Nation Magazine

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From the grass roots to the ballot box, we are witnessing an explosion of progressive political energy. New candidates are running for offices high and low—and they’re winning. "Next Left" is your front-row seat to this political upheaval: On this new podcast from The Nation magazine, National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols introduces us to the rising stars of the progressive constellation. These insurgent politicians let us into their lives, tell us their stories, and explain how they p ...
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Bourbon Lens

The Bourbon Lens

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Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky’s native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to p ...
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Whether you are an Angelino or just curious about us and our one-of-a-kind town, listen in as I uncover the unique people, places and activities that make up the fabric of Los Angeles and the #OnlyinLA stories that come from them.
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Solving Climate, Naturally

Solving Climate, Naturally

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We are a show about nature’s role in tackling climate change. A new industry is taking shape, and our goal is to host a candid, cross-disciplinary conversation on nature and its role in addressing climate change. We are three friends with diverse backgrounds who met in business school at Stanford and share a common interest in demystifying natural climate solutions. Together, we’ll unpack this growing field and connect the dots across the people and ideas shaping its future. Whether you work ...
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Where do we go from here? Because the battle has just begun. As eyes open, we continue to arm ourselves with the truth – in all aspects of our lives. Asking questions and relentlessly searching for answers. Educating ourselves and forging a new path forward. Hear from real people faithfully pursuing freedom. This is Faithful Freedom with Teryn Gregson, presented by We The Patriots USA - a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working to preserve & reclaim our God-given inalienable rights.
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Go beyond the doors of the operating room to learn about plastic surgery and non-surgical medical aesthetics with Houston board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu. Over the course of his plastic surgery career, Dr. Basu has performed over 16,000 cosmetic procedures. He is a renowned leader in cosmetic surgery and patient safety, and specializes in procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facial rejuvenation, and body lifting procedures after weight loss. He i ...
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In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake sits down with Kaveh Zamanian, the founder and former CEO of Rabbit Hole Distillery, to discuss his journey in the whiskey world, the evolution of Rabbit Hole, and his new role within the spirits industry. Kaveh and Jake also talk about the new Founder’s Collection – 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Rye Whiske…
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In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, we dive deep into the world of Benromach, one of Scotland's most celebrated distilleries. We’re joined by Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, who walks us through the rich history and what make their subtly smoky Speyside whiskies stand out. We’re honored to taste through their impressive…
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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Fawn takes us on a journey through her remarkable story—how she discovered the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first African-American master distiller, and how she turned that discovery into the globally …
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This week, we’re talking about Barton 1792 Distillery and 1792 Bourbon. Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen joins Bourbon Lens to talk about the workhouse bourbon distillery. Barton 1792 is a historic distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World and owned by Sazerac Company. We discuss three limited releases from Barton 1792, including Sweet Wheat,…
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We’re joined by multi-Platinum country music artist, Dierks Bentley, in this special episode of Bourbon Lens. Dierks recently wrapped up his Gravel & Gold Tour and is firmly planted back in Nashville preparing for his next album. We had the privilege to sit down with Dierks to talk about his newest project, Row 94 Whiskey. Row 94 is a Kentucky Stra…
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On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach we crossed paths with Jason Queen as he was working to promote his bourbon in South Carolina. Jason shared a bit of history with us and a whiskey too. That chance meeting and conversation inspired this latest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast. Jason, a serial entrepreneur and conservationist purchased Cook’s Mill,…
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We are celebrating a BIG milestone this week as we release the 300th Episode of Bourbon Lens. Old Forester and Brown-Forman were gracious enough to invite Jake and Scott to Whiskey Row to celebrate. Bourbon Lens is joined by Melissa Rift and Caleb Trigo from Old Forester to discuss the historic brand, its legacy and future, and to toast our milesto…
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It’s the question that every whiskey enthusiast has been asked: What’s the one bottle of whiskey you keep on your bar? Since one bottle clearly wouldn’t make a great podcast, we decided to up the ante a bit and decided to build the Ultimate 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar. Jake and Scott run through how they would build their whiskey bar if only affo…
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It’s been a wild season of new whiskey and bourbon releases and we’re catching up on some of the ones you may have missed. The press releases have been coming in fast and furious of late and Bourbon Lens is doing our best to keep you abreast of all the news. We recap some of the most exciting releases from the heritage Kentucky distilleries, the be…
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Scott and Jake sit down to debrief after a long weekend at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We discuss some of our favorite pours and experiences from yet another memorable Festival. We must give a shoutout to our AirBnB housemates who joined us to celebrate and to all our listeners who introduced themselves over the weekend. We wrap up this recap ep…
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In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Littlefield, Senior Partner at West Africa Blue, a community-centric blue carbon project developer operating in Sierra Leone and Guinea. Elizabeth brings unique perspective to the conversation from her time as the President and CEO of OPIC, now renamed the US International Development Finance Corporation (DF…
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Scott and Jake travel to Newport Kentucky to visit New Riff Distilling and sit down with co-founder Jay Erisman. We kick back inside the Aquifer Bar to discuss New Riff’s history, their whiskey portfolio, and what’s ahead now that the distillery recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. In this episode, we taste New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Si…
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We continue our coverage for Bourbon Heritage Month as we explore Four Roses Bourbon, including their new Limited Edition Small Batch release for 2024. We are joined by Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery. We discuss Brent’s process for crafting this limited edition bourbon, the 10 different recipes of Four Roses Bourb…
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Another special episode on the road, with guest host Tammy Clark!Show more Isaac Thomas is a 21-year-old peaceful patriot dealing with false accusations against him for his presence in Washington, D.C., on January 6th. He is also a champion for exposing the foster care system and shares unshakeable truths about what he's been through and how he rem…
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The opinions expressed by our show guests are their own and are not necessarily shared by We The Patriots USA. However, we value free speech and will always fight to protect it!Show more Support our Mid-Year Giving Appeal https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024midyear/ Turning Point Action - The People's Convention in Detroit, Michigan Welcome to our la…
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The opinions expressed by our show guests are their own and are not necessarily shared by We The Patriots USA. However, we value free speech and will always fight to protect it!Show more Support our Mid-Year Giving Appeal https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024midyear/ Turning Point Action - The People's Convention in Detroit, Michigan Welcome to our la…
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The opinions expressed by our show guests are their own and are not necessarily shared by We The Patriots USA. However, we value free speech and will always fight to protect it!Show more Support our Mid-Year Giving Appeal https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024midyear/ Turning Point Action - The People's Convention in Detroit, Michigan: DAY ONE, PART TW…
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We’re kicking off National Bourbon Heritage Month with one of the legendary distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon. We’ve traveled to James B. Beam Distilling Co. to chat about the Homeplace, located in Clermont, Kentucky and their 90th year at that location. Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experience at James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits down with Jake…
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We travel to The Last Refuge in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood to visit the future brand home of Heaven’s Door Whiskey. We are joined by Adam Edwards, National Brand Ambassador, to discuss the inspiration behind the brand, Bob Dylan’s art and music, and their portfolio of whiskeys. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to dro…
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The skinny shot is changing Jillian’s life. One year in, she’s lost 62 pounds, and even her daughter had to do a double-take. After decades of food noise taking over her mind, she’s noticing benefits that go beyond aesthetics. Her mood stability, energy levels, and chronic health issues have significantly improved. Jillian's sharing all her secrets…
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Bourbon Lens is joined by Raj Alva, Co-Founder of Outsiders Spirits, and Ari Sussman, renowed whiskey-maker, to discuss their project Whiskey JYPSI. We discuss the origin story of the brand, including co-founder Eric Church, how his music inspires the direction of the brand, and what’s in store for their future. Stream this episode on your favorite…
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Jake takes a deep dive into Scotland in this week’s episode featuring Tamdhu Single Malt Whisky. He’s joined by Gordon Dallas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director for Tamdhu, for an informative and enlightening comparative tasting of a portion of the Tamdhu portfolio of sherry cask whiskies. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be…
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Jake is joined by Chris Barton, Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, to talk about the unique whiskey offerings that comprise the collection of WWS releases. Jake tastes the single barrel release of Doc Holliday 7 Year and the latest Japanese Single Malt release crafted in collaboration with Chip Tate. The WWS also has a new series that pays t…
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The Bourbon Lens is joined by Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer of B.R. Distilling Company. B.R. Distilling is known for their portfolio of Blue Note Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys. Logan has moved up the ranks at Blue Note and is well-versed in the ins-and-outs of the business of bourbon and brand-building. We also discuss whether Blue N…
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Jake and Scott sit down with two new, rare releases from Wild Turkey Distillery. The guys talk about their recent trip to Wild Turkey and taste Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Rye. A big thank you to the PR team for Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve who helped maked this episode possible by provi…
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Jake and Scott share a few pours of whiskey in this week’s “Hosts-Only” podcast episode of Bourbon Lens. We discuss all things Beam and the powerhouse that is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. We kick off the discussion with Jim Beam Black, Beam’s latest rebranding of their 7 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Then we kick it up a notch in proof and fl…
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Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller for Whiskey Del Bac, joins Bourbon Lens to talk Single Malt. Whiskey Del Bac is known for its mesquite style of American Single Malt, but they have so much to offer for any fan of American Whiskey who is looking to explore what the Southwest has to offer. Founded in 2011, Whiskey Del Bac has really hit a stride with …
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Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk and certified master injector Denae Murphy take us through the surgical and non-surgical approaches to facial aesthetics. Get the answers to questions like how much filler is too much? When is it time to consider surgery? Why is keeping up with fillers and Botox after surgery the key to staying ahead of agin…
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Bourbon Lens travels to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to visit the Greg Norman Australian Grille. Greg Norman Australian Grille is the premier bourbon spot in Myrtle Beach and we had the privilege to host an exclusive bourbon tasting and dinner pairing for some of their VIPs. We take you inside the "One Flight Up" Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian…
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In this week’s podcast, Jake sits down with Alex Holmes, Director of Brand Development at Goslings, to talk about their unique Bermudan Rum and why it is a great alternative to bourbon. Listen as we unpack the history of this unique and ever-evolving brand. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’r…
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The opinions expressed by our show guests are their own and are not necessarily shared by We The Patriots USA. However, we value free speech and will always fight to protect it!Show more Support our Mid-Year Giving Appeal https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024midyear/ Turning Point Action - The People's Convention in Detroit, Michigan Welcome to our la…
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We are joined by Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller for Hood River Distillers and their portfolio of brands, including Clear Creek, McCarthy’s, and Trail’s End. Caitlin was recently appointed to the role of Master Distiller after many years with the company, a testament to her passion for the brands and distilling. We discuss their portfolio, incl…
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Jake sits down with Joseph Goode and Cody Matthews of Truist Financial to discuss the ways you can go about building your own liquid empire. There are many strategies that Truist deploys when helping a customer realize their dream of opening a distillery, creating a whiskey company, and procuring barrels. Sit back, grab a pen and paper, and pour up…
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Earlobe repair surgery is a quick and easy fix that trims away the excess tissue and reshapes the earlobe. Just like the rest of our bodies, earlobes age over time. They lose fat, get wrinkly, and stretch out. Fillers or fat injections can plump them up and make them look normal again. Dr. DeBusk explains everything you need to know about earlobe r…
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Past guest, Mike Montgomery, re-joins Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Mike is the co-founder of Blue Run Spirits and previously appeared in Episode 115 and Episode 177 of Bourbon Lens. Mike is currently the Vice President of Spirits for the Molson Coors Beverage Company, which acquired Blue Run Spirits in mid-2023. Molson Coors is growing its spirits…
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Some people wait until adulthood for ear surgery (otoplasty) due finances, and others may have simply not known it was possible. By recreating folds or pinning the ears back, this procedure transforms confidence. During ear surgery consultations, patients light up when they see what Dr. DeBusk can do for them. Immediately after the procedure, they’…
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We’re joined by Pete Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina. Pete discusses what led him to founding his distillery. We also explore the growth they’ve experienced, from sourcing whiskey to producing their own spirits, and even becoming one of the largest contract distillers you may have not heard of yet. T…
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Having prominent ears can be traumatic for children, leading to teasing at school. Otoplasty, or ear pinning, reshapes their ears and changes their lives right away. Results are immediate, so once they’re back to school after healing, they can ditch the long hair, headbands and hats. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk explains the otoplasty s…
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We sit down with our friend, Zach Johnston, of Blackwood Distilling Co. Zach is currently the Chief Business Officer of International Sales for Blackwood. We discuss Zach’s background in the spirits world, including his time writing for UPROXX and judging spirits competitions. Zach is tasked with growing Blackwood to the next level as they grow the…
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Jake travels to Lebanon KY to visit Limestone Branch and see the new Stephen B. Beam Tasting Lodge. He’s joined by Master Distiller, Stephen Beam, and Stephen Fante, Brand Ambassador for Limestone Branch. They discuss the new facility, the single barrel program, and growing the Yellowstone Whiskey brand. Don’t miss this episode. Stream this episode…
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In this episode, we speak with Aakash Ahamed, a remote sensing scientist developing methods to measure forest carbon using instruments deployed on phones, drones, planes, and satellites. He is the co-founder and CEO of Working Trees, a start-up focused on leveraging mobile phone sensing technology to improve ease, accuracy, and transparency in tree…
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Our guest today is Shane Fitzharris for Templeton Distillery in Iowa. Shane is the Senior VP for Commercial for Infinium Spirits, owner of the Templeton Distillery and brands. We discuss the next chapter in Templeton’s history as they recently released their first spirit distilled in-house; Fortitude Straight Iowa Bourbon. We discuss the history of…
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Our guest today is Andy Battjes, Brown-Forman’s Director of Global Environmental Sustainability. With responsibility over the company’s diverse, global spirits portfolio, Andy is a company leader who drives their sustainability initiatives around the globe. Through his work over the last 18+ years, Battjes has guided Brown-Forman in targeting areas…
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Now that we find ourselves on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in our quest to restore religious exemptions to school vaccinations in Connecticut and everywhere else they've been lost, we are getting a lot of questions about our lawsuit and what happens next. Join We The Patriots USA Co-Founder Brian Festa this Thursday April 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. …
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Jake is joined by Brian Nation to talk about Keeper’s Heart Whiskey and catch up since his first appearance back in Bourbon Lens Episode 153. Keeper’s Heart is a unique blend of Irish Whiskeys and American Whiskeys. Bringing together two unique distilling traditions, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. and Keeper’s Heart are led by industry legend, Master…
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Jake and Scott are talking about bourbons that are perfect for special occasions. As we head into Derby season here in the Bluegrass State and the upcoming Kentucky Derby 150, we couldn't help but think that it would be a perfect event to crack open some special bottles. We discuss some advice on finding a special bottle to celebrate an occasion, e…
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Jake and Scott sit down with the two newest Batches of the Jack Daniel's Aged Series of Tennessee Whiskey. These include Batch 2 of the 12 Year and Batch 3 of the 10 Year. How do they stack up and are they worth the hunt? Find out in today's episode! The Jack Daniel Distillery recently announced the release of Batch 2 of its 12-Year-Old Tennessee W…
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The worlds of Bourbon and NASCAR collide in this week’s episode of Bourbon Lens. Kyle “Rowdy” Busch and Master Distiller John Rempe from Lux Row Distillers talk all things Rebel Bourbon. For the first time ever, Kyle’s #8 Chevy Camaro is fully wrapped in Rebel Bourbon branding this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond. We discuss the partn…
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Our guest this week is Aaron Harris, Head Distiller at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro Kentucky. Aaron is tasked with stewarding this historic distillery and ensuring its presence as a modern whiskey powerhouse. We discuss Aaron’s background in whiskey, distillery operations, their latest release of Green River Straight Rye Whiskey, and his…
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We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery. Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode. We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Doubl…
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