Episode 036 - Muddler Mania

This episode is an interview with woodworker Brendan Donovan of MuddledAndRolled. He's a really talented craftsman who produces handcrafted, hardwood muddlers.

Brendan is a really fun dude to chat with, and you can tell just how passionate he is about his craft. Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:

• How a handcrafted muddler is turned and assembled
• Different approaches to muddling certain ingredients, from sugar to citrus, and beyond
• The ergonomics of the muddling process, and how muddler shape affects results
• Why Brendan enjoys craft cocktails despite a limited ability to perceive flavor
• A few speculations about Nicola Tesla’s elderly affinity for pigeons
• And much, much more