End of the Year and New Beginnings with Tim McKirdy

Jimmy caps off a wonderful year of amazing guests with Tim McKirdy, co-founder of The Coaster - an independent podcast network. On this episode, the duo talk about Tim's early work as a writer/editor at VinePair, the meaning of "splitting the G", Mezcal, the negative impacts of monoculture, and the announcement of Sauced- a new show on The Coaster with HRN's own, Sother Teague!

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The Coaster

The Coaster is an independent podcast network founded by Tim McKirdy, former Managing Editor of VinePair and creator/host of the Cocktail College podcast; JP Watson, founder of UK-based independent publisher The Pound Project; and Gabriela Marchand, a veteran drinks publicist and PR strategist.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, The Coaster creates podcasts that explore culture through the lens of what we drink. Each show focuses on a different and specific aspect of culture — from food and film to music, literature, and history — revealing the role alcohol plays in shaping the stories we tell and the lives we live. The network’s flagship show, Sauced, launches January 8, 2026.

Sauced

Sauced is a weekly podcast about cooking with booze and drinking with food, co-hosted by Tim McKirdy, a drinks journalist and former VinePair editor, and Sother Teague, a noted bartender, bar owner (Amor y Amargo), and author. Both hosts began their careers in professional kitchens before shifting into the drinks world; Sauced brings those paths back together.

Each episode spotlights a classic dish prepared with alcohol, a recipe elevated by booze, or an iconic food-and-drink pairing. The goal is simple: connect what’s on the plate and in the pan to what’s in the glass, and explore how alcohol shapes the flavor, story, and culture of the dishes we love.

Additional Links

Mezcal Podcast Miniseries:  Episodes 1, 2, and 3

Sauced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauced.pod/ 

Sauced Website: https://saucedpodcast.com/ 

The Coaster Website: https://the-coaster.com/

Sother Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativedrunk/ 

Tim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ 

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