The Firkin Podcast takes a fun approach to exploring bourbons, spirits, wines, cocktails, and beers. Our episodes feature guests from a variety of sources, including chefs, distillers, bartenders, entrepreneurs, coaches, musicians, and more. We aim for the intersection of good drinks and great company to uncover entertaining stories from all walks of life. Every drink tells a story, and we're here to share those stories with you. Join us on the best firkin podcast ever and let's raise a glas ...
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True Story - Wes Henderson
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In this episode of The Firkin Podcast, we welcome a true icon of the bourbon world, Wes Henderson. Renowned for his pioneering work with Angel's Envy and now the founder of True Story Whiskey, Wes shares his journey from the Bourbon Hall of Fame to launching his latest venture. We discuss the inspiration behind True Story, a brand that embodies the…
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Lili Lambert - Mixology Magic: Crafting Cocktails and Community
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In this episode, we’re joined by the talented Lilly Lambert, mixologist and bar manager at Galaxie Bar in Louisville's vibrant NuLu district. Lilly shares her journey from hairdressing to bartending, her passion for crafting innovative cocktails, and her experiences in creating community-focused bar programs. We dive into her creative process, incl…
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John Neace Live from Falls City x Parlour
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In this special live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Falls City Brewing Co. and Parlor Pizza, Brian and Chris sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and community advocate John Neace. Known for his pivotal role in revitalizing iconic Louisville brands like Falls City Beer, as well as his ownership stake in Louisville City FC and Racing Lo…
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Joey Wagner Live from Falls City x Parlour
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We are live from Falls City Brewery x Parlour Pizza in Louisville with Joey Wagner, of J Wagner Group. As part of launching two new Falls City brews in collaboration with our local professional soccer teams, we were invited to bring Joey out and get to know more about what his group does. Joey puts on some of the top events in Louisville and we get…
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Jordan Rivers, Radio Host and Voice of Racing Louisville
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This week we welcome Jordan Rivers to the studio. Jordan is a voice artist, Radio host for MIX 106.9, and announcer for Racing Louisville and University of Louisville Women's Soccer. This was an excellent conversation covering a lot, hence the long runtime! Join us for some beers, bourbons, and great stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Ian Cox of Kentucky Venues
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In this exciting episode of The Firkin Podcast, we sit down with Ian Cox from Kentucky Venues. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of event management and explore how Kentucky Venues plays a pivotal role in hosting some of the state's most iconic events. Ian shares his journey in the industry, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it tak…
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Tommy Prine - Live From Bourbon and Beyond 2024
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We sit down with Tommy Prine, an emerging artist with a rich musical heritage on this live episode recorded at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. In this special interview, Tommy shares insights into his songwriting process, his experiences growing up surrounded by music, and how he is carving out his own path in the industry. This episode offers an intimate…
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Preston Van Winkle - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024
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Join us as we welcome Preston Van Winkle, a fourth-generation member of the legendary Van Winkle family and brand manager at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. In this insightful episode, we delve into the rich history of the Van Winkle legacy, exploring how the distillery weathered Prohibition through innovative medicinal whiskey permits and emerged a…
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Molly Tuttle Live from Bourbon & Beyond 2024
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Join us for a live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Bourbon & Beyond 2024! We sit down with the extraordinary bluegrass musician, Molly Tuttle, to discuss her musical journey, creative process, and experiences traveling the globe. In this episode, you'll hear about Molly's influences and how they shaped her unique sound. We discuss her ap…
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Andy Frasco - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024
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Andy Frasco joins us to open our live sets at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. We discuss his history and the formation of The U.N. and find out why he loves being on the road. We take a look at his World Saving Podcast and what brought that to be then get into some of the more interesting encounters he has had along the way. Join us to share some bourbon …
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Regenerative Grain Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond with Ian Somerhalder
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Ian Somerhalder joins us to talk about the Brother's Bond lineup and their regenerative agriculture processes involved in their latest expressions. Ian unveils the newest label, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, made with regenerative crops. This process has a major ability to improve carbon capture through tried and true grazing practices that have …
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Macarons and Metal - Chef Jackie Joseph
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On this week's episode, we're joined by Chef Jackie Joseph, from JJ Bakes and Food Network's Best Baker in America. We take a look into her history, leaving the mountain town of Prestonsburg, KY on her way to an awesome baking career. Through a few twists and turns, Chef Jackie found a way to become a premier baker, running her shop out of the Omni…
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Crafting the Gin Market: Stacey Wade of West End Gin and Nimbus
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We are joined by Stacey Wade, Founder of Nimbus marketing group and Co-Founder of the new gin on the block, West End Gin. This citrus forward dance between a London Dry and Contemporary gin really surprised us with how delicious it is. Join us as we sip gin and tonics and talk about Stacey's journey into a premiere marketing industry and their new …
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Maker's Private Selection at Racing Louisville FC
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We're on the road at Lynn Family Stadium, home to Racing Louisville and Louisville City professional soccer teams. Racing Louisville Head Coach, Bev Yanez, joins us to discuss her road to leading this excellent professional women's team to where they are today and her trip, with men's head coach, Danny Cruz, to Maker's Mark and its Private Selectio…
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Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo
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This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite ev…
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Clark Absher of Hatfield Media
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We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in …
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Cecy Linzey of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company
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We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women's History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including a special bottle of Ethan Almighty. Cecy is challenged to sort her bourbons into Ho…
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Live from Bellarmine University Sip & Swish
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We're kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We're featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men's College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the bott…
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Everything She Ain't - Singer/Songwriter Hailey Whitters
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Wrapping up our Bourbon and Beyond appearances (minus 1, which we're going to have a rerelease), we welcome Hailey Whitters to the show. Hailey is coming off a 2023 win for Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and is currently nominated for Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year. She shares stories of her hometown…
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Blood Brothers - Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brother's Bond live from Bourbon and Beyond 2023
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Continuing our Bourbon and Beyond live shows, this week we're joined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries fame. They have created an excellent product over the last few years as founders of Brother's Bond. Join us as we taste through their lineup and enjoy a great time on the stage. Special guest Rob Dietrich joins us as we wrap up…
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A Father's Son - Singer/Songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr Live from Bourbon and Beyond
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This week we have Stephen Wilson, Jr kick off our Bourbon and Beyond live shows. Stephen hails from Seymour, Indiana, where he grew up training to be an Indiana Golden Gloves finalist. Upon moving to Nashville to study microbiology, Stephen found a special love for songwriting and performing. His debut double album, Son of Dad, released on Septembe…
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The Warchief Bottled in Bond - Actor Graham McTavish of McTavish Spirits and All the Movies and Games You Love
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Graham McTavish, a renowned film, television, and voice actor, known for roles in Rambo, The Hobbit, Outlander, The Witcher, and countless other roles, joins us this week to try out his new whiskey, Warchief, from McTavish Spirits. This is a very special episode, featuring a talent for the ages. We discuss the birth of this new whiskey along with G…
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Wine, Bourbon, and French Horns - Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company
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This week we are joined by Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company. We talk orchestras, wine, and bourbon as we sample some excellent pours from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Learn why you need to get down to Bardstown on your next bourbon tour! Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us a…
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Superfood Mixers - JD Mitchell and Eric Wentworth of Modica, Unique Liquor and Mocktail Beverages
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This week we're joined by Modica, a superfood cocktail mixer company that is making waves with their variety of mixers. We find out about how this simple business plan grew into a product that is now available in 11 states and growing. Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag…
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Live from Starlight Distillery with Ted Huber, Christian Huber, Blake Huber, and Andrew Jerdonek
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This week, we are live from Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery, in Southern Indiana. We run through an incredible line of bourbons with a great lineup of guests. To begin the show, we welcome Ted Huber, owner of Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery to discuss the history of the farm and business. Next, we welcome his son, Christian Huber to dis…
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Bourbonism - Greg Fischer, Former Mayor of Louisville
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This week we welcome Louisville's Former Mayor, Greg Fischer to the show. He takes us on a journey through "Bourbonism", a venture he headed to mix bourbon with tourism to make Louisville a true destination city. We share some great pours and discuss some of his biggest accomplishments and where he sees the future of our bourbon culture. Full show …
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Colonel PawPaw's Brandy - Brandon O'Daniel of Copper & Kings
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This week we're joined by Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller at Copper & Kings. We sample through an awesome line of brandies and hear the stories of Brandon and the distillery. Brandon gets a new nickname and builds out his perfect brandy playlist. To end the show we try a very special new offering from Copper & Kings. Support the show Please subscr…
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Lighten the Load - Danielle Mann of Rivergreen Cocktails
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Danielle Mann joins us this week to share her story of Rivergreen Cocktails, an amazing assortment of ready-to-drink gin cocktails. We sample the Gimlet, Greyhound, and Bee's Knees while discussing the origins of Rivergreen and her time as an OBGYN physician. Join us for a fun dive into the story behind a rising RTD cocktail. Find Rivergreen Cockta…
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Russ Firkin Diculous - Russ Smith of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company
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We're joined by Russ Smith, aka Russdiculous, to talk about Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. We run through his awesome lineup and talk about his history and wht got him into bourbon. We share a lot of laughs and challenge him to create his team from his labels. Full show notes at firkinpodcast.com Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with…
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Brewing in Bourbon Country - Sam Cruz of Against the Grain Brewery
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Sam Cruz pays us a visit from Against the Grain Brewery. We talk about his history and how he became involved in brewing beer. We take a look at what Against the Grain brewery has in its catalog and dive deep into what it's like to be a successful brewery. Sam shares his thoughts on community and what makes a perfect beer for a perfect occasion. Th…
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Coffee and Whiskey - John Wadell of Stave & Bean and Kentucky Peerless
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John Wadell, fonder of Stave and Bean Coffee Company and Single Barrell Curator at Kentucky Peerless joins us to talk coffee and whiskey. John talks about what brought Stave & Bean to be and how his time at Peerless helped to make that possible. We then move into the Peerless line and chat about their DSP 50 designation. We wrap the show with a rou…
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Stay Firkin Buzzed - Tyler Zoller of Louisville Bourbon Buzz
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Tyler Zoller, from Louisville Bourbon Buzz joins us for some great whiskeys and even brings a couple of his picks for us to try. We talk hardcore music, the straightedge scene, and what it's like being a new dad. He takes us on a journey through what got him into photography and how he feels about the bourbon world. We had such a great time, we had…
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Rum Shots Fired - US Coast Guard Veteran Josh Lipsey
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US Coast Guard veteran, Josh Lipsey, joins us for a special Independence Day episode. We enjoy a lineup of Flor De Cana rums and discuss Josh's time in Texas and Florida defending the coast. Join us as we explore the different missions in the Coast Guard, why the Super Bowl and Christmas seem to be the busiest days, and some incredible rums! Pours:…
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Do It To Taste - Hemingway Whiskey Company's Jacob Call, Clayton Call, and Forrest Smallwood
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Hemingway Whiskey Company joins us in the studio to talk First Edition Hemingway Rye and Papa's Pilar. Jacob Call and Clayton Call join Forrest Smallwood to walk through their incredible rye whiskey and 'sweet as sunshine' rum and tell the stories of how they came to be. Come join the fun as we explore Ernest Hemingway's life of spirit and Hemingwa…
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If You Quit, You Quit - Danny Cruz and Brad Gordon of Louisville City FC
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In this episode, we are joined by Louisville City FC Head Coach, Danny Cruz, and Director of Partnership Development, Brad Gordon. We share a few drinks and learn about Danny and Brad's histories and what brought them to Louisville's USL Championship soccer team. We dive into what is different about soccer from other professional sports, beyond jus…
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Well Seasoned - Dan Oliver and Tyler Watson of Dan-O's
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Dan Oliver and Tyler Watson, of Dan-O's Seasonings, join us in the studio to discuss the rise of Dan-O's from the flea markets to national distribution. We pair their seasoning with selected drinks and have a great time exploring the past, present, and future of their heavily sought-after flavors. We delve into some lesser known facts about Dan, in…
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He Knows Jack! - Ian Sulkowski, Brown-Forman Brand Ambassador
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In this episode, we welcome Ian Sulkowski, Brown Forman Brand Ambassador, to the studio. Ian has served in his role since 2019, after a five year stint as a high school English teacher. The trio picks their drink of choice, Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select, and toasts to the best-selling whiskey in the world. The conversation ranges from Frank Sinatra'…
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Never Misses His Mark - Eric Gibson of Delicato Family Wines
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Introducing Eric Gibson, an expert in the world of wine who has turned his passion for storytelling into a thriving career. As the Area Sales Manager for Delicato Family Wines, Eric has been responsible for expanding and enhancing the company's portfolio, including the introduction of their first-ever Italian wine. His love for storytelling is evid…
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Boozy AF - Amanda Freitag, Food Network Chef & Cocktail Creator
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Award-winning chef and cocktail innovator, Amanda Freitag, joins us in the studio to talk about her journey from the kitchen to the world of craft cocktails. It all began with experimenting with unique flavor combinations behind the bar, leading to an exciting collaboration with Chris Joseph of Kettner Spirits and the creation of Amanda's delicious…
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Join us on The Firkin Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the drinks. Premiering in May, The Firkin Podcast explores spirits, wine, cocktails, beer and more as we engage in fun conversations with guests of all types. With guests including industry leading distillers, brewers, chefs, musicians, and more we dive into the stories behind the d…
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