
The Speakeasy
Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2020 • 37min
Ready, Aim, Help
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ Damon, Sother and Greg are all back "together" again from their DIY home studios talking with Tobin Ellis of Barmagic about his nationwide hospitality relief dashboard and how everyone can do the most good right now.Image courtesy of Tobin Ellis.———————————————— #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Apr 12, 2020 • 49min
You Can't Spell "Hospitality" Without "Hospital"
As the crisis nears its apex in NYC Greg and Sother sit down with the team from Ilegal Mezcal to hash out the uphill battle our industry faces and discuss what we as an industry can do to help those on the front lines. Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spririts experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Greg Benson @100ProofGreg @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Speakeasy Radio @SpeakeasyRadio #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Mar 29, 2020 • 43min
Going the Distance
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ On a socially distanced episode Sother and Greg talk to Nitecap owner Natasha David to take stock of what's happened to our industry, what we need now and what might lie ahead.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Greg Benson @100ProofGreg @SpeakeasyPodcast FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadio.Photo Courtesy of Eric Medsker.The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Mar 22, 2020 • 45min
This Sucks
It's bad out there, and this week Greg sits down with John deBary of the Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation to discuss what we can do about it.Photo Courtesy of Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation.The Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Mar 11, 2020 • 46min
On the up & up
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️ This week we’re joined by the team behind Grenwich Village darling Up & Up @TheUpAndUpNYC . Owner, Matt Piacentini @scotchgin, FOH Manager Chaim Dauermann @chaimdauermann and, Head Bartender Ali Martin. We discuss crossing the five year anniversary mark, the philosophy of the bar and their unique method of training. Tune in! #HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Mar 4, 2020 • 47min
Making An Experience
⭐️Two Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Spirited Award nominated podcast⭐️Sean Johnson @johnson_m_sean is an artist both behind the bar and outside if it. On this weeks episode he shares with us how he deals with the pressures of heading the bar at celebrated two Michelin starred restaurant Gabriel Kreuther @GabrielKreuther Conceptualizing cocktails and most importantly, curating experiences and creating memories.Plus he brought us the GK Scaffa from the menu, Tune in!Plus, check out Sean’s visually stunning art works: www.sean-m-johnson.com#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Feb 26, 2020 • 52min
Birmingham or Bust
⭐️2 Time @Tales_of_the_Cocktail Award Nominated Podcast⭐️ This week on the Speakeasy, Laura Newman @laurafallsdown and Mudd Townley @muddatqp join us from Birmingham Alabama where this power couple operates Classic cocktail bar Queen’s Park @QueensParkBham After opening to massive crowds during Miracle @MiraclePopUp the two have amassed a local following strong enough to drive toward opening Neon Moon @NeonMoonBham, a relaxed neighborhood bar, later this year. They’re also making their mark by hosting seminars geared toward teaching bar and restaurant owners how easy and inexpensive it can be to offer benefits like Health insurance and gym memberships to employees. Tune in!! ————————————————#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Feb 19, 2020 • 48min
Whiskey Methods
This week Sother and Greg sit down with Bar Methods @BarMethods founder Chris Bidmead and Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador, Michael Toscano @themichaeltoscano . We talk about the need for more standardized and accessible education for bartenders as well as balancing life in the spirits industry while being sober. Tune in!————————————————#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Feb 5, 2020 • 36min
Ducks on the Water
At last year's Tales of The Cocktail in New Orleans, Sother had the opportunity to sit down with Tyler Hudgens @tylerhudgens, a member of an elite team of industry professionals known as Liquid Productions @liq_pro. LP is responsible for the logistics, organization, prep, and execution of many of the industry's largest cocktail events. Humble and well-rounded by her career, she’s a BAR 5-Day Program graduate and international hospitality consultant. Tune in to hear how she makes it all look so graceful and easy.————————————————#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadioDon’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.

Jan 29, 2020 • 54min
Mexican Chardonnay
⭐️2 Time Award Nominated Podcast⭐️Join us today as we sit down and talk With North America Tequila Cazadores Ambassador Alan Ruesga Pelayo @AlanRuesga and surprise guest Colin Asare-Apia @GetInvolvedBruv , trade director of culture and lifestyle for Barcardi. We chat about boxing, sustainability and building a longer and more diverse table.Special shout outs to: @SimonFordsGin @BartenderAtLarge @HungryBartender and More! Plus Sother got to visit the new @BarGoto_Niban Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk Greg Benson @100ProofGreg @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio#HRN10Years #DrinkingOnTheRadio@Bacardi @BacardiUSAThe Speakeasy is powered by Simplecast.
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