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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 631
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
Episode 112: Rob Krueger & Extra Fancy
Extra Fancy has quickly become one of the most beloved bars in Brooklyn by bartenders and laymen alike. This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte invites Rob Krueger into the studio to talk about the …
00:30:01 |
Wed 20 Nov 2013
Episode 111: Danny Ronen of DC Spirits
What is the best way to ensure hospitality in the beverage industry? The answer is education! This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined via the phone lines by Danny Ronen, founder of DC Spir…
00:36:05 |
Wed 13 Nov 2013
Episode 110: Colin Spoelman
On today’s episode of The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte speaks with Colin Spoelman, distiller at Kings County Distillery, and author of the latest book, Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshin…
00:32:08 |
Wed 06 Nov 2013
Episode 109: Leslie Pariseau and Talia Baiocchi of PUNCH Magazine
On today’s episode of The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte welcomes Leslie Pariseau (deputy editor) and Talia Baiocchi (editor-in-chief) of PUNCH magazine, a new online magazine that focuses on the peopl…
00:29:28 |
Wed 30 Oct 2013
Episode 108: Katie Parla
On this week’s episode of The Speakeasy, Katie Parla, Rome-based food and beverage educator and journalist, joins host Damon Boelte to talk about the cocktail scene abroad in Rome! Katie has an art h…
00:31:09 |
Wed 16 Oct 2013
Episode 107: Jim Kearns
This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte welcomes Jim Kearns, bar director at Play, a new cafe and cocktail restaurant opening next to the Museum of Sex in New York City. Jim got his bartending …
00:35:47 |
Wed 09 Oct 2013
Episode 106: Robin Robinson
This week on The Speakeasy, Robin Robinson of Compass Box Whiskey joins host Damon Boelte in the studio to talk more about whiskey, it’s complexities, and Compass Box’s range of flavors. From light, …
00:38:24 |
Wed 18 Sep 2013
Episode 105: Anne
This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte speaks with Anne-Louise Marquis, brand ambassador for Pernod Absinthe. Together the two speak about the history of absinthe, it’s myths, and it’s role in…
00:29:42 |
Wed 11 Sep 2013
Episode 104: Richard Paterson: The Dalmore
This week on The Speakeasy, Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, of The Dalmore joins host Damon Boelet in the studio to talk whiskey! Descended from a long line of whisky blenders, his pathway was al…
00:39:06 |
Wed 04 Sep 2013
Episode 103: Hillrock Estate Distillery
Damon Boelte is sampling a large array of whiskies from Hillrock Estate Distillery with Dave Pickerell and Danielle Eddy! Tune into this episode to hear about Dave’s storied history in the liquor ind…
00:31:37 |
Wed 21 Aug 2013
Episode 102: Chaim Dauermann
Chaim Dauermann is in the studio for today’s episode of The Speakeasy! Chaim is the beverage director at Desnuda in Williamsburg, as well as a bartender at Gin Palace NY, and a professional drinker (…
00:33:43 |
Wed 31 Jul 2013
Episode 101: Garret Richard
This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte speaks with bartender Garret Richard of Monkey Bar about Tiki culture, frozen cocktails, and the upcoming Brooklyn Tiki Luau! Garret Richard is currently…
00:38:18 |
Wed 24 Jul 2013
Episode 100: Frank Falcinelli & Frank Castronovo
This week on The Speakeasy we celebrate episode number 100 with special guests, The Franks! Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo of Frankies and Prime Meats are here with host Damon Boelte, to talk …
00:31:39 |
Wed 10 Jul 2013
Episode 99: Dan Lyle
This week on The Speakeasy, we celebrate the eve of America’s birthday by talking about barbecue, bikes, and the history of America’s food industry with Dan Lyle, owner of The Shop in Brooklyn. Toget…
00:36:51 |
Wed 03 Jul 2013
Episode 98: Abraham Hawkins
Abraham Hawkins is a bartender at Dutch Kills, in Long Island City. Today on the studio he talks with host Damon Boelte to talk about his experience, cocktails, and even motorcycles and Hawaiian shir…
00:29:43 |
Wed 26 Jun 2013
Episode 97: Justin Briggs
This week on The Speakeasy host Damon Boelte speaks with Justin Briggs, bartender, brand ambassador, consultant, and mixologist. Justin Briggs currently bartends at The Gin Palace and Barbes in New Y…
00:31:18 |
Wed 19 Jun 2013
Episode 96: Steve Schneider/Hey Bartender
This week’s episode of The Speakeasy pairs us once again with Steve Schneider, bartender at West Village watering hole, Employees Only. Today he joins us to talk about the documentary film “Hey Barte…
00:34:25 |
Wed 05 Jun 2013
Episode 95: Cripple Creek 2.0
It’s time for another Cripple Creek! After two smashing nights at Lit Lounge in December of 2012, Cripple Creek is kicking off their first North American tour at Webster Hall, bringing with them thei…
00:30:54 |
Wed 29 May 2013
Episode 94: Robert Simonson
When covering beverages, it quickly becomes clear that the wine world and the cocktail/spirits world are two completely different beasts to deal with Robert Simonson, our guest today on The Speakeasy…
00:29:47 |
Wed 22 May 2013
Episode 93: Charles Hardwick
As a native New Yorker, Charles Hardwick has seen how the city’s biggest juice joints have changed over the years. On this episode of The Speakeasy, Hardwick looks back with host Damon Boelte on his …
00:31:56 |
Wed 15 May 2013
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