Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about superstitions, numerology, and how 13 might be the most well known, but not the only, number that strikes fear in the heart of humanity! Kelly Casey, event bartender and rep for Pathfinder, our favorite hemp based non-alcoholic amaro, from Austin, Texas stops by to tell us about how a love of wine led her to her career behind the bar, why San Antonio is so much better than Austin, and that sometim...
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Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about superstitions, numerology, and how 13 might be the most well known, but not the only, number that strikes fear in the heart of humanity! Kelly Casey, event bartender and rep for Pathfinder, our favorite hemp based non-alcoholic amaro, from Austin, Texas stops by to tell us about how a love of wine led her to her career behind the bar, why San Antonio is so much better than Austin, and that sometim...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about superstitions, numerology, and how 13 might be the most well known, but not the only, number that strikes fear in the heart of humanity! Kelly Casey, event bartender and rep for Pathfinder, our favorite hemp based non-alcoholic amaro, from Austin, Texas stops by to tell us about how a love of wine led her to her career behind the bar, why San Antonio is so much better than Austin, and that sometim...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about the history of the modern UFO encounter! From Kenneth Arnold to the Phoenix Lights, from The Roswell Incident to the Tic-Tac videos we take you through the major events in UFO history. We also discuss all the scientific reasons we may not ever meet little green folks from outer space! Ethan Williford, bartender at Dick's Last Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, stops by to talk about his experience g...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about boardgames! They take you back to the beginning with some of the oldest known boardgames, the board games that have endured, modern boardgames, and how boardgames aren't just child's play financially! Chandler Tomayko, chef, bartender, and game designer found at Dallas, Texas' own Algiers Club, stops by to talk about her transition from back of house to behind the bar, how hobbies can lead you to ...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about the man, the myth, the legend - the one and only Gaius Julius Caesar! From hunting down and eradicating his own kidnappers, having a love affair with none other than that Egyptian enchantress Cleopatra, to being assassinated by friends and countrymen, no one else could make the middle of March so interesting! Christine Riddle, bartender extraordinaire at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's own Birch Restaurant...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about cult classic movies, albums, and cocktails. Learn the history of the phrase "cult classic", how a labor union move gave rise to generations of movies that were so bad they become beloved, and how one cult classic record might have been more cult than classic. Des Santana, mixmaster supreme at San Antonio, Texas' own Amelia Social Lounge stops by to talk about her favorite cult classic horror flick...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about our great neighbor to the north, Canada! From its transition from French and English settlements to a vibrant independent nation, we will discuss its natural beauty, our favorite Canadian foods, and how could we not discuss Canadian pop culture, music, and sport. Marian Walsh, affectionately known as Mare, bartender at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada's own Handsome Dave's stops by to talk about her life...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about cryptids! From Bigfoot to Nessie to "Goat Suckers" learn about their history, their sightings, and whether they might just be real. Walker Roberts, bartender at Raleigh, North Carolina's own Foundation stops by to talk about how his time in the kitchen influences his approach to cocktails, how handcuffing yourself to a limited spirit selection can work wonders, and some of his wildest moments as a...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to discuss Presidential inauguration history. Find out all about long speeches, wild parties on the lawn, and to why birds aren't good decorations in Washington winters! Chris Trull, bartender at St. Petersburg, Florida's Wild Child will be stopping by to talk all about where he draws cocktail inspiration from, his magic triangle for picking the right job, and if it's ok to drink directly from the cambro. --- L...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to celebrate National Bloody Mary Day (Jan 1), figure out who created the cocktail, and what - if anything - the cocktail has to do with the creepy urban legend of calling out "Bloody Mary" three times in a dark bathroom! Bri Scott, bartender at Holly Springs, North Carolina's own The Blind Pelican will be stopping by to talk all about the gargantuan Bloody Marys that have resulted in them going viral multiple ...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk all about Festivus (for the rest of us!). They'll discuss how it entered the pop culture lexicon (thank you Seinfeld), its origins (hint: it's older than you'd think), and how it serves as a symbol of anti-consumerism! Cody Taylor, bartender at Raleigh's own Killjoy Cocktail will be stopping by to talk about the Miracle pop-up, how a smoke break changed his life, and why he's the go to for discussing yo...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk all about Dungeons and Dragons. They'll discuss the history of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game, delving into how a game created 50 years ago is still a thriving piece of popular culture, and how a game based on selling you just a rule book has grown into so much more! Jon Mateer, beverage manager at Florida's TPC Sawgrass and host of the Bardtenders podcast stops by to tell us how ha...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about the history of espresso and how it grew to be an international phenomena that occupies not only our coffee cups, but our cocktail glasses as well! Patrick Dunmire, bartender at Raleigh, North Carolina's own Foundation stops by to tell us how a background as a barista informed his palate, led him to consume ungodly amounts of caffeine, and gave him no fear for those eight top orders of espresso mar...
Send us a text It's finally Season 2! In this episode, Greg Ewan (@wokeuplikeanhourago) and I sit down to discuss what sustainability really means behind the bar, from spirits manufacturers to the home bar! Rob Hall, bartender at Durham, North Carolina's own Alley Twenty Six stops by to tell us how a near zero-waste kitchen drives him to think about how to maximize under-utilized products in his cocktail creations! --- Links: Rob Hall:Instagram: @heyguysitsmerobAlley Twenty Six, Durham:Instag...
Send us a text In this episode, we're talking about the longest running science-fiction television show in history, Doctor Who. We sit down with Cam Byrley, bartender at the Durham, North Carolina location of Weldon Mills Distillery, to talk his life-long love of Doctor Who, how his love of cooking informs his cocktail crafting, and why he cried while eating in the dark. --- Links: Cam Byrley:Instagram: @cam_byrleyWeldon Mills, Durham:Instagram: @weldonmillsdurhamWebsite: https://weldonmills....
Send us a text In this episode, we're talking about one of the most important symbolic moments in the Cold War - The Fall of the Berlin Wall. We sit down with Tyler Fernberg, bartender at Salt Lake City, Utah's Quarters Sugerhouse, to talk about how Utah is way cooler than it sounds even though it has weird cocktail laws, his love of crafting cocktails with often neglected bottles from the backbar, and good dumb fun. --- Links: Tyler Fernberg:Instagram: @frownbugQuarters, Sugar House:In...
Send us a text In this episode, we're digging up the history of everyone's favorite spooky holiday! We sit down with Brianna Neville, general manager and cocktail crafter at Weldon, North Carolina's Weldon Mills Distillery, to talk about her love of the holiday, her passion for cocktails, and how being behind a bar and working in EMS aren’t really that different. --- Links: Weldon Mills Distillery:Instagram: @weldon.millsWebsite: https://weldonmills.com/Episode cover art made with Midjo...
Send us a text In this episode, we're diving into the American Folk hero Johnny Appleseed! We sit down with Sharfiq "Sharq" Cosby, cocktail Jedi at Clayton, North Carolina's Revival 1869, to talk about his love of making cocktails, his theory on how Johnny Appleseed knew where to go, and how he can love Billy D. Williams but not Lando Calrissian! --- Links: Sharfiq "Sharq" Cosby:Instagram: @fiqezspeakezRevival 1869:Instagram: @revival1869Website: https://www.revival1869.com/Episode cover art ...
Send us a text Join us for the full episode premiering on September 20th, 2023. We'll be talking all about Johnny Appleseed, folk icon, shrewd real-estate entrepreneur, and the man largely responsible for frontier hard cider consumption. Credits: Sharfiq Cosby has a career in hospitality that spans the gamut from senior living facilities in Philadelphia to high volume Florida beach bars to one of Clayton, North Carolina's best kept secrets - Revival 1869. Sharfiq can be found behind the bar ...
Send us a text In this episode, we're exploring the burgeoning trends of the "Sober Curious" and "Mindful Mixology" movements. We sit down with Ian Murray, bartender at Raleigh, North Carolina's Foundation Bar, to talk about getting sober, why alcohol free cocktails are worth the money, and why he loves watching folks drive fast in big circles. --- Links: Ian Murray:Instagram: @ian__murrayFoundation:Instagram: @foundation_barWebsite: https://foundationnc.comEpisode cover art made with Midjour...
Send us a text Join us for the full episode premiering on September 6th, 2023. We'll be talking all about the "Sober Curious" and "Mindful Mixology" movement. Credits: Ian Murray, bartender at Raleigh's own Foundation, has been serving up delicious cocktails, with and without alcohol, for ever a decade. He stops by to talk about cocktails, whether robots can really take bartender's jobs, and his life these days as a sober bartender. Support the show Join us on Facebook: @drinkingwithrobots ...
Send us a text In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about superstitions, numerology, and how 13 might be the most well known, but not the only, number that strikes fear in the heart of humanity! Kelly Casey, event bartender and rep for Pathfinder, our favorite hemp based non-alcoholic amaro, from Austin, Texas stops by to tell us about how a love of wine led her to her career behind the bar, why San Antonio is so much better than Austin, and that sometim...
