This week, we're taking our first look at the wide world of Tiki culture with the wonderful Johnny Iatu! Join us as we start all the way back at the beginning of the cultural movement, as we discuss how exactly Tiki developed...
This week, we're joined by Jordan Paley as we keep it simple, and discuss a ubiquitous two ingredient mixed drink - the boilermaker. We talk about how the pairing of a beer and a shot of whiskey got its name, became so wide s...
This week, we continue our discussion of caffeine and alcohol with Alex Kyle! Our conversation turns towards more some more modern pairings, as we discuss Four Loko, Buckfast Tonic Wine, Espresso Martinis, and the like, as we...
This week, we're discussing the combination of caffeine and alcohol with Alex Kyle! In the fist part of our discussion, we begin by discussing the historical beginnings of mixing caffeine and alcohol, alongside plenty of more...
This week we take a look at California Gin, and the ever growing New West Gin style! We are joined by Rich Welsh, visiting all the way from the U.K. to discuss the growing boundaries of what gin can be, and how California cam...
This week, we continue our discussion of how drinking and perfume intersect with Brett Thomas! In this part, we take a turn into the darker side of perfume drinking, from swigging eau de violette in French theatres to downing...
This week, we are joined by Brett Thomas to talk about the intersection of drinking, fragrances, and drinking fragrances! From perfume's history as external and internal medicine, to the modern cooperation between perfumers a...
This week we are joined by the wonderful Lumi to discuss the backbar staple that is amaretto! We dive into the holy origins of this liqueur, talk about how it got so popular in less than reputable cocktails, and much more! Co...
This week, we're joined by Heather Noel as we slow down for a moment and take a look at the ever growing world of Non-Alcoholic cocktails and spirits! We talk about the ups and downs of the neo-temperance movement, the diffic...
This week, due to some lingering sickness, we were unable to bring you a regular episode, so we are instead releasing one of our vaunted nightcaps! Join us and Calixto Hernandez as we continue discussing all things Bloody Mar...
This week we are joined by Michael Monarrez from Shadow Grove Brewing to talk about craft beer, and what makes California such a hotbed of brewing activity! We discuss a short history of brewing in California, and talk more a...
This week we are rejoined by the wonderful Calixto Hernandez to discuss all things Bloody Mary, from the drink's murky past, to Calixto's own efforts in reintroducing the Bloody Mary bar to a Los Angeles audience! Sangre Roja...
This week, we are again joined by the wonderful Michael Craig of Goleta Red Spirits to talk about botanicals - what they are, why they're so important to the world of spirits, and the infinite range of things you can do with ...
This week, we take a look at what exactly makes a dive bar with Casey's bartender Kirk McPherson! What distinguishes a dive bar from a neighborhood bar? Can you ever intentionally open a dive bar? And why is some of the best ...
This week, we continue our discussion of saké with certified sommelier Michael Achach. We move into discussing the savory side of saké, along with talking about the various types of koji, the role of lactic acids in sake, and...
This week we are joined by certified sommelier Michael Achach to discuss all things saké! In the first half of our two part special, we discuss how to taste sake, what defines a daiginjo saké, and start to discuss what goes i...
This week we are joined by the wonderful Cat DeCuir, bartender at the Hollywood landmark Boardner's, to take a deep dive into the connection between gender and whiskey! Was whiskey always a "man's drink?" Why is whiskey the s...
This week, we are joined again by the wonderful Lydia Neeley to discuss the world of Kentucky Moonshine, and her recently discovered connection to it! Cocktails Discussed: Fusaichi Pegasus 1 1/2 oz. Glendalough Poitin 3/4 oz....
This week, we are again joined by Jordan Paley to discuss the most maligned type of cocktail - the dreaded Blue Drink. How did these drinks come into vogue? Why were they blue in the first place? And is there any salvaging th...
We kick off the new year with a more casual chat with Sean Stentz, bar manager at Edendale, about the ins and outs of naming cocktails. From the history of naming drinks, to the existential question of when does a drink need ...
In our final episode of Repeal month, and the year, we are once again joined by Jake Faulkner to talk about bathtub gin, persistent misconceptions about prohibition, and fancy lightbulb bars! Drinks Discussed: Haori 1 dash ab...
We are joined by our wonderful producer Jenz as we continue our Repeal month special this week with a look at bootlegging in our own Los Angeles! We look at the Rum War, sugar rings, and all the reasons why you never think of...
This week, we continue Repeal Month by diving into the stories of Jewish bootleggers with returning guests Deb and Jessie! Join us as we take a deeper look at the surprisingly large role that the Jewish community played in re...
This week, we kick off our first themed month! In honor of Repeal Day, we've decided to center our discussions this month around bootlegging, in it's many different forms. And to start that conversation, we are joined by Step...
