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The Speakeasy

Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
632
Years Active
2011 - 2025
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Episode 233: Heather Ash of Tromba Tequila

Episode 233: Heather Ash of Tromba Tequila

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in the studio by Heather Ash, brand ambassador for Tromba tequila. Tune in to hear them discuss paying your dues in the spirits industry, plus …
00:43:59  |   Wed 19 Apr 2017
Episode 232: Nick Korn of OFFSITE and Thirst Boston

Episode 232: Nick Korn of OFFSITE and Thirst Boston

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Nick Korn of OFFSITE and Thirst Boston. OFFSITE is a cocktail catering and event production company specialized in br…
00:46:03  |   Wed 12 Apr 2017
Episode 231: Michael McCuish and Donal Brophy

Episode 231: Michael McCuish and Donal Brophy

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by PR specialist Michael McCuish of VisitScotland and restauranteur Donal Brophy, owner of Highlands in NYC. Michael and Donal share…
00:45:17  |   Wed 05 Apr 2017
Episode 230: Jason Littrell of Critical Mass and Yaguara Cachaça

Episode 230: Jason Littrell of Critical Mass and Yaguara Cachaça

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in studio by mixologist Jason Littrell, founder of Critical Mass Events and brand ambassador for Yaguara Cachaça. Jason is a specialist in …
00:39:22  |   Wed 29 Mar 2017
Episode 229: Phillip Morgan

Episode 229: Phillip Morgan

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, entrepreneur Phil Morgan joins Damon and Sother in the studio to talk about his many ventures. Phil is the co-owner of Robert Bar and Building on Bond in Broo…
00:46:42  |   Wed 22 Mar 2017
Episode 228: Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey

Episode 228: Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey

On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Whiskey Ambassador Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey. Having grown up the grandson of Springfield, KY Bootlegger and s…
00:36:17  |   Wed 15 Mar 2017
Episode 227: Exotica Nights

Episode 227: Exotica Nights

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by bartenders Garret Richard, Jim Kearns, and Ray Sakover to talk about tiki classics, spicy cocktails, good-looking drinks, and Slow…
00:44:05  |   Wed 08 Mar 2017
Episode 226: Jessica Lambert of The Kimpton Gray Hotel

Episode 226: Jessica Lambert of The Kimpton Gray Hotel

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by cocktail expert Jessica Lambert of The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago to chat about some of Jessica's signature cocktails such as the Coconut N…
00:38:41  |   Wed 01 Mar 2017
Episode 225: Jan Warren of Brooklyn Gin

Episode 225: Jan Warren of Brooklyn Gin

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in studio by bartender and cook Jan Warren of Brooklyn Gin. Jan and Damon chat about drinking habits, opportunities in the cocktail industry, and personal …
00:38:24  |   Wed 22 Feb 2017
Episode 224: Hal Wolin and Mal Spence of Black Bottle Scotch

Episode 224: Hal Wolin and Mal Spence of Black Bottle Scotch

This week on The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in studio by Hal Wolin and Mal Spence of Black Bottle Scotch. Tune in and join Sother and his guests as they talk about Black Bottle Blended Scotch and ot…
00:38:53  |   Wed 15 Feb 2017
Episode 223: Brand Ambassadors Kimi Winkler and Jen Marshall

Episode 223: Brand Ambassadors Kimi Winkler and Jen Marshall

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Kimi Winkler and Jen Marshall, brand ambassadors of Novo Fogo Cachaça and Reyka Vodka, respectively. Kimi and Jen share a bi…
00:39:10  |   Wed 08 Feb 2017
Episode 222: Brian Miller and the Pirate Crew

Episode 222: Brian Miller and the Pirate Crew

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in studio by a crew of pirates (Joaquin Simo, Ryan Liloia, Garret Richard, Jelani Johnson, Sean Saunders) led by captain/bartender Brian Miller…
00:39:48  |   Wed 01 Feb 2017
Episode 221: Naama and Assaf Tamir of Lighthouse

Episode 221: Naama and Assaf Tamir of Lighthouse

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon and Sother are joined in studio by Naama and Assaf Tamir of Lighthouse in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Naama and Assaf are siblings who are passionate about creatin…
00:41:48  |   Wed 25 Jan 2017
Episode 220: Daniel Bedoya of The Third Man

Episode 220: Daniel Bedoya of The Third Man

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Daniel Bedoya, cocktail specialist and manager of The Third Man bar in the East Village. Bedoya shares his…
00:36:00  |   Wed 18 Jan 2017
Episode 219: Michael Reynolds of Black Crescent

Episode 219: Michael Reynolds of Black Crescent

This week on The Speakeasy, Sother is joined in the studio by cocktail specialist Michael Reynolds of Black Crescent. Reynolds worked under Sam Anderson, who opened and curated the cocktail menus at …
00:36:51  |   Wed 11 Jan 2017
Episode 218: Down on Beer Street with Cory Bonfiglio

Episode 218: Down on Beer Street with Cory Bonfiglio

On the first episode of The Speakeasy of 2017, Damon and Sother are joined by Cory Bonfiglio, general manager of Beer Street, which was selected as one of America’s 100 Best Beer Bars by DRAFT Magazi…
00:42:23  |   Wed 04 Jan 2017
Episode 217: Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz

Episode 217: Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined by Master Sommelier Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz Wine Studio, which she opened in New York City's Union Square neighborhood with her business partn…
00:42:38  |   Wed 28 Dec 2016
Episode 216: Sarah Morrissey of Pig Bleecker

Episode 216: Sarah Morrissey of Pig Bleecker

This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined by Sarah Morrissey, formerly of Dear Irving, and now head bartender at Pig Bleecker, a Greenwich Village satellite from the…
00:38:12  |   Wed 21 Dec 2016
Episode 215: Anne Robinson of Westlight

Episode 215: Anne Robinson of Westlight

On the season finale of The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Anne Robinson. Formerly of PDT, Booker and Dax and Evening Bar, Anne is now the head bartende…
00:49:04  |   Wed 14 Dec 2016
Episode 214: Tom Richter and Tomr's Tonic

Episode 214: Tom Richter and Tomr's Tonic

This week on The Speakeasy, Sother Teague rejoins Damon Boelte for a sit-down with Tom Richter, bartender at Dear Irving, Attaboy, and the creator/formulist/chief bottle washer of Tomr's Tonic. Tomr’…
00:40:21  |   Wed 07 Dec 2016
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