In this episode we are joined by Andrew Yingst, Cory Ruggiero and Rachel Rougeaux-Testerman of The Inn at Grace Winery. The bed and breakfast got it all started in the late 1980's. Grace Le Vines left the property to Christopher Le Vines who established all of the cottages, the winery and vineyard. He changed the name to honor his sister. The grape…

Chris talks to Tess Jewell-Larsen about stress as well as her super cool accent! Check out Tess’s podcast The Happy Edit on Spotify. Website: https://www.tytoniyoga.com Freebie: https://www.tytoniyoga/online_store/10-minute-method-stepping-out-of-stress-ebook Podcast: https://www.tytoniyoga.com/pages/thehappyeditpodcast Instagram: https://www.insta…

This episode features Drew Mayville of Buffalo Trace and Sazerac. When Drew was originally looking for work he applied to a brewery and a distillery. The distillery turned out to be Seagram's. In hind sight this was his best move. He began in the distillery lab. After many years of working in different areas he was promoted to the Master Blender. W…

Tonight we're talking with Bryce and Savannah, husband and wife owners of Fox and Raven Meadery in Carollton, Texas.Fox & Raven Mead is Savannah and Bryce, a husband and wife team, creating Meads inspired by the stories that enchant them. They met at a movie theater eighteen years ago where they worked (mainly for the perk of free movies). They are…

One of Australia’s most respected Plantsman, John Colwill was awarded the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to the horticultural industry. John chats with Deryn sharing his passion, knowledge and love of trees and nature. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off…

Chris talks to Michael Crinnion about the stigma attached to men’s mental health.By Chris Sutton / Michael Crinnion

This episode features David and Mellanie Pritchett of Wineabago. David and Mellanie picked up their camper one year ago. They travel around visiting wineries, places of interest and hockey arenas. The journey began in Missouri and Illinois and now they have ventured into other states. They have bonded over their love and passion for wine and it bec…

Great episode with Glenn Mead for number 300. Thank you everyone for all your support!!By Chris Sutton / Glenn Mead

This episode features Andrew Auwerda and Drew Perry of BOTLD. The idea for BOTLD came during covid. Andrew was running Philadelphia Distilling. The PLCB was closed for 12 weeks during the lockdown. That was their number one purchaser of Bluecoat American Dry Gin. They quickly pivoted to direct to consumer sales. This practice became a huge success.…

3-26-21 Tonight we're talking with Bray Denard, creator of the BOMM, Bray's One Month Mead.Bray Denard, PhD is the inventor of Bray’s One Month Mead (aka “the BOMM”), one of the more popular mead styles among home mead makers. Bray has continued to refine his methods over the years to create a never fail nutrient protocol that works with any yeast!…

Another beauty from the archives to help those with teenage children.By Chris Sutton / Lindsay Harvey

Much admired and respected Chef Guy Jefferys chats with Deryn about Kitchen Community and growing food at home. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+offBy Deryn Thorpe

This episode features Justin Koury of BevFluence. Bevfluence is a group of writers and bloggers that got together in 2016. They had a vision of a better way to connect with brands and the industry as a whole. They seek to elevate experience and travel throughout the globe tasting all that the world has to offer. The focus and mission is three-fold:…

Chris talks to Jude Schweppe about finding our purpose and the benefits.By Chris Sutton / Jude Schweppe

This episode feature Christian Ryan of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. This ten year journey began as a hobby for the founders of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. They are lovers of bourbon and whiskey. The idea of opening a winery didn't appeal to them as much as starting a distillery. The timing fell in line with New York's changing its fa…

3-12-24 Tonight we're getting together with Laura Angotti, who has written books on mead in history and delved deeply into the writings and recipes of people going back thousands of years to provide information on how mead was made and imbibed in various cultures and at differing levels of society. Laura's most current book, "Wellcome Mead" is avai…

Brad Adams grew up with a passion for the ocean and a desire to work with mother nature. Today he produces sustainably farmed Abalone in some of the most pristine waters the world has to offer. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+offBy Steve Wood

Revisit this little gem as Chris talks to Claire Howie about decluttering your mind.By Chris Sutton / Claire Howie

This episode features Ted Dumbauld of Sono 1420 America's Maritime Distillery. Ted's path to distilling originated from the cannabis industry. He had the idea to build a brand at the intersection of cannabis and alcohol. The innovation that he's brought to the spirits world is a hemp based product. Ted took hemp seed and added it to the mash bill. …

Chris talks to John Ebo about resilience.By Chris Sutton / John Ebo

This episode featured Glenn Smith of Brewery Tours. We got to tour Lancaster with Glenn and visit three breweries. What you get to experience is a wonderful education of beer and a guided tasting of three breweries that offer an array of different expressions. Brewery Tours is also a history lesson into the highlighted city and beer itself. Glenn g…

Tonight at 9PM ET, we're hanging out with Bob Slanzi, beekeeper, meadmaker, industry influencer and general all around pretty cool guy.Bob Slanzi has been keeping bees and making award winning meads for years. He is very active in the meadmaking, homebrew and beekeeping communities, having held offices in both his clubs in NY in the past. he is the…

Chris brings out a belter from the archives speaking to Laura Dallas.By Chris Sutton / Laura Dallas

One of Australia's most gifted wildlife photographers, Georgina is passionate about nature. Her books For The Love Of Flora and For The Love Of Birds celebrate the enchantment, beauty and diversity of our natural world. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off…

This episode features Laura Fields with The Seed Spark Project. Laura is back to discuss her journey to Scotland and update us on Rosen Rye. Laura blind tastes 2 expressions as we catch up on our favorite subject... whiskey history. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Hi…

Chris talks to Holly Paton-Morris about affirmations and how it’s ok to be a messy little human.By Chris Sutton / Holly Paton-Morris

This episode features Judy Elahi of Fresh Pressed Beverage. Like many stories that we hear, Fresh Pressed Beverage began during covid. Judy looked to help restaurants with cocktail development and bar organization, as well as, what she does on a daily basis. She focuses much of her attention on private and corporate events, restaurant and bar consu…

2-13-24 Tonight we're headed to Texas to talk with Traci Kuhfuss, home meadmaker and mead consultant.Traci Kuhfuss comes to us from Texas by way of Arizona. She ís been active as a homebrewer and mead maker for 20 years now, participating in brew clubs and competitions in all the places she has lived and traveled.. Traci is a professional graphic d…

One from the past as it’s a belter!By Chris Sutton / Joe Pindar

We chat about different ways to get the most from your Summer Harvest and its that time of year when honey abounds, we talk to Adam Bernhagen about his family's Meadery. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+offBy Steve Wood

This episode features Tommy Alfinito of Wildfether Distilling. Tommy is a former gym owner who had a dream to open a brewery. His experiences got him into Japanese Whiskey. He got deeper and deeper into whiskey which led him to the idea of opening a distillery. His hometown of Haddonfield was seeking to have someone open a distillery. Tommy is very…

This was so good I wanted to bring it out again!! Enjoy!By Chris Sutton / Nikhil Johnson

This episode features Camylle Coley of Siwani Spirits. Siwani is the brainchild that was produced over an evolution of ideas. It all emanated from Gullah and GeeChee culture. During covid Camylle began to study the culture and her connection to the people and her ancestry. She also discovered whiskey, in particular, rice whiskey. She pondered "What…

1-30-24 We're off to Arkansas tonight (where it's warmer) to visit with Tony Fry, owner and meadmaker at Arkansas Meadery in Alexander, Arkansas.Since 2001, Tony Fry has been deeply passionate about the art of fermenting, starting with beer and wine and eventually delving into the world of mead. As a founding member of CAF ("Central Arkansas Fermen…

Chris talks to the fabulous Barbara Nixon about all sorts of good stuff to change your life for the better!!By Chris Sutton / Barbara Nixon

Laura has a passion for growing rare and unusual vegetables. Through her business, Thrive Sustainability, she encourages others to share the joy of growing the unusual.By Deryn Thorpe

This episode features Shawn House of Hempzels. Shawn's company began in 1997. The journey began with a high protein, sourdough crunchy pretzel that utilized the flour derived from hemp. It was expanded to a soft pretzel that has a nutty flavor and a pillowy texture. The line has evolved to peanut butter, mustard and a hot jelly. All featuring the t…

Chris talks to Tess Jewell-Larsen about stress as well as her super cool accent! Check out Tess’s podcast The Happy Edit on Spotify. Website: https://www.tytoniyoga.com Freebie: https://www.tytoniyoga/online_store/10-minute-method-stepping-out-of-stress-ebook Podcast: https://www.tytoniyoga.com/pages/thehappyeditpodcast Instagram: https://www.insta…

This episode features Don Shump of Philadelphia Bee Company. Don began bee keeping in 2007. He had taken up bee keeping as a hobby and he fell in love with it. He started volunteering in a community garden. Then he bought a couple of hives which multiplied exponentially. The next obvious step was to start his own bee keeping business. His hives res…

1-16-24 Welcome to 2024! GotMead Live is back with Carlos Herrera, owner of the soon-to-be Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie, TX, just north of Dallas.Carlos has done a lot in his life so far. He spent 8 years in the army as an airborne infantryman. He was medically discharged in 2011 due to combat injuries and became a Paramedic in 2013. In 2015 de…

Chris talks to Sue Orwin about the difference between being nice and being kind.By Chris Sutton / Sue Orwin

Emilie Bell travels the Asia Pacific region working with farmers and communities sourcing Essential Oils. Establishing ethical and sustainable connections and practices is her primary objective.By Steve Wood

This episode features Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above. Chris began tending bar in 2003. At the time he was going to school for molecular biology. This education has transferred into his love oft cocktails. Once behind the bar everything clicked for him. In those early years he got deep into mixology. His knowledge began to grow exponentially regardin…

Chris talks to Glenn Mead about The Choice Point.By Chris Sutton / Glenn Mead

Dawn and I wrap up 2023 and look ahead to 2024. We review Patron's Sherry Cask Aged Anejo. Be sure to support our sponsor Brewscuits and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Cidercon Lux Bar Koval Distillery Judson & Moore Bar Convent Brooklyn Barrow's Intense Ginger Standard Wormwood Distill…

Steve and Deryn chat about all the things they love about summer in the garden.By Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe

This episode features Adhel Martinez of Gin de Las Californias. Iván Saldaña desired to make a product that told the story of the terroir of the region, as well as, the people and the culture of California. It's the region that encompasses Mexico and the United States. This gin pays homage to the region's botanicals, plants and resources that grow …

This episode features Dylan Beyer of Shank's Whip. Shank's Whip originated 2 years ago. This black Irish whiskey or black Irish liqueur blend highlights the best part of beer and spirits from Ireland. It is black like stout, smooth like cream and it is Irish like whiskey. This boasts all of the things that people desire in Irish Spirits and Irish b…

This episode feature Wally Caraballo of Casa W Distillery. Wally's entrepreneurial roots go back to his father's bar in Puerto Rico where he was making and selling his own sangria. Upon arriving to the United States he set his sights on creating and sharing the traditional Pitorro that he grew up on back home. He began the journey as a moonshiner o…

Chris talks to Kshama Singhi about how to navigate our way through challenging relationships.By Chris Sutton / Kshama Singhi