Rodrigo Medellin

Rodrigo Medellin, a passionate Mexican conservationist and bat advocate who created Mexico City’s first bat festival, teams up with Ted Genoways, author of "Tequila Wars," to discuss the surprising connection between bats and tequila production. They dive into how bat populations are crucial for pollinating agave plants, essential for both tequila and mezcal. The conversation highlights the environmental impact of celebrity tequila brands and the need for 'bat-friendly' practices to ensure sustainability in the industry.