Best THC Drinks Podcasts (2025)

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Carl Radke's Fourth Wall Vision For Elevated, Soft Cocktail Sips 41:26

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Best known for his ongoing role in the hit Bravo series, Summer House, Carl Radke also has a growing passion for the non-alcoholic space, with a desire to create an elevated environment where people can enjoy social beverages without alcohol. In our conversation, Carl shares his perspective on why the category is in dire need of proper places to en…

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Ep 52: Oyster Spots, THC-Infused Cocktails, Fireworks 21:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a nearby beach getaway, new Scott's Addition spots, booze alternatives, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Nate's Bagels, Slack Tide Fish Co. DRINK: Bingo Beer Co High Score SEE: Fireworks in RVA DO: Shells 'n Ales Oyster Pop-Up For even more where that came fr…

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#115, DNN - Duff News Network 1:09:10

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It's been a minute since we went over the news, and I've been rocketing around the world doing interesting things, so here's a DNN episode! We cover bar shows like BCBrooklyn, the Gulf Bar Show, the upcoming BCB London, the risers and fallers in the annual Millionaires List of million-case-selling liquor brands, Pernod's restructuring, the tiny coc…

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Clark's Officially a Florida Man 51:13

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We are back! Clark is officially a Florida Man. We catch up and discuss his road trip and move.By clark impastato & ryan g

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Ep 51: Friendship Circle, Disability Inclusion Day, West End Cocktail Bar 32:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat with Founder & Executive Director of Friendship Circle of Virginia Dr. Sarah Kranz-Ciment about Friendship Circle of Virginia, Disability Inclusion Day at The Diamond, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Ginger Juice, North End Juice Co. DRINK: Cafe Espresso, The Verd…

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Ep 50: The Relationship Recipe, Sicilian Pizza, Juneteenth Concert 27:07

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat with Leah Contreras — creator of The Relationship Recipe — about her fave Richmond things and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Bella Italia, Claudia's Bake Shop DRINK: Brick Road Coffee SEE: Beyond the Myth and Nothing Gold Can Stay at VMFA DO: Fidos After 5 For even m…

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#114, Lorenzo Antinori, founder, Bar Leone (HK), #2 W50BB 2024, #1 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 2:24:10

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I've known Lorenzo since his days bartending at The Savoy in London, and have also had the pleasure of his drinks during his stint at Argo Bar (HK). Now he's opened Bar Leone, which is the fastest-ever to get to #1 in Asia's 50 Best Bars and #2 in World's 50 Best, after opening in June 2023. He's also about to open Montana bar in HK together with h…

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Ep 49: Dine Out for Pride, Cover Bands, Pony Pasture 24:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about the second (?) water crisis of the year, summer concerts, LGBTQIA+-friendly spots, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Dine Out for Pride DRINK: First Fridays at VMHC SEE: Bramble On: A Tribute Festival DO: Pony Pasture For even more where that came from: JOIN T…

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Rust Belt Revival: Shaping An NA Community In Cleveland 38:20

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An underrated foodie town with a mosaic of tastes meticulously crafted in Cleveland's diverse neighborhoods, thanks to a couple of local innovators it's also a city that now supports a burgeoning non-alcoholic scene. On the heels of our visit to nearby Pittsburgh we sit down with Molly Cheraso, owner of the city's first and only non-alcoholic bottl…

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Ep 48: Summer Bucket List, Pride Month Kickoff, Richmond Greek Festival 21:40

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about what they're doing this summer, how to (safely) float in the James, one of Richmond's best festivals, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Richmond Greek Festival DRINK: Flowers After 5 SEE: Family Night Hike DO: Pride Month Kickoff For even more where that came …

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Crafting An NA Beer Marketplace Powered By Community 26:47

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Drinking craft beer is communal, a ritual meant to be shared amongst friends and family members. It is also often local, built around a shared community based on geography or shared interests. In today's bonus episode, we sit down with Mark Ruf and Tyler Keough, founders of the NA Beer Market, a new addition borne from the same platform that create…

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#113, Hayden “Woody” Wood, cocktail entrepreneur, world champion, author of 10 cocktail books (and Guy Fieri’s tour buddy) 1:57:24

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Woody, a New Zealander, has been a fixture in Australian bartending for as long as I've been in the business, and he built his flair bartending and cocktail catering firm into a massive business there, wrote ten best-selling cocktail books, toured with Guy Fieri, burned out, came back, and has now founded a new solution to revolutionise the import-…

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Ep 47: MDW To-Dos, Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Drive-In Movies 17:16

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an unexpected MDW celebration, a perfect food-and-drink pairing, nice-weather plans, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Juan's Rooftop & Cantina's 3rd Annual Taco & Margarita Festival DRINK: Dinner Party's Fried Chicken & Bubbles Party SEE: Goochland Drive-In M…

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Zero-Proof Pittsburgh: Part II 31:01

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Who said local breweries can't do an NA beer profitably? And how did Pittsburgh wind-up with so much happening in the local non-alcoholic scene? In this Part II of our two-part series from the Steel City, we finish our interview with The Open Road's Mel Babitz, and the Loaded Food Group's Katrina Tomacchio (also known as The Northeast Ginger on IG)…

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Saw it in Cincy! - D. Lynn Meyers of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 49:53

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40 Years of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with D. Lynn Meyers 🎭 In this special episode, we sit down with the legendary D. Lynn Meyers, Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, as ETC gears up to celebrate 40 incredible years at 1127 Vine Street in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. We dive deep into ETC’s powerful legacy—from its transformational…

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Zero-Proof Pittsburgh: Part I 24:46

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Nearly a year removed from our first visit, we return to the Steel City in the new location (and future lounge) of the longest-running non-alcoholic specialty retailer in the country, The Open Road. With so much happening in the local NA scene, we split our visit into a two-part episode. In Part I, we include much of our interview with The Open Roa…

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#112, Josh Harris, founder, Trick Dog (San Francisco), Pig & Punch, and forthcoming Quik Dog 1:55:40

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Me, Josh and a bunch of other people (including Julio Bermejo and Mauro Mahjoub) were together in Yerevan for Yerevan Cocktail Week (YCW), so I took the chance to tape an episode with Josh, who I always run into at Tales of the Cocktail, but never get to sit down and chat with. Josh is best known for Trick Dog cocktail bar in SF, a perennial award …

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Ep 46: Riverrock, Community Cleanup, Lebanese Cuisine 20:49

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a new rooftop bar, a canine adventure course, an opp for mixing and mingling, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: 40th Annual Lebanese Food Festival DRINK: Solaire SEE: Dominion Energy Riverrock DO: RVAx Member Meetup with Keep Virginia Cozy For even more where …

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Ep 45: Pool Days, Mother's Day Plans, Hot Air Balloons 19:37

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an impromptu bachelorette party, how to celebrate Mother's Day, who's got great merch, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Julio's Bagels DRINK: Ashton Creek Vineyard SEE: Henrico SkyGlow DO: Richmond Ivy Season Opener For even more where that came from: JOIN Th…

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Takeaways From The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo 16:55

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Is the craft brewing industry in serious decline, or just in a state of transition to what it may look like tomorrow? We traveled to Indianapolis for the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo to get answers to that, as well as to better understand the broader landscape of beverages, including THC and non-alcoholic beer. Interviewed in this epi…

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#111, Patrick Pistolesi, owner Drink Kong and Nite Kong, Rome, co-founder NIO Cocktails 1:48:28

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Taped live in an annoyingly child-ridden park on a lovely day in NYC, myself and the rock 'n' roll Irish-Italian Rome-based cocktail bar owner Patrick Pistolesi cracked some all-American tariff-free beers, washed 'em down with mezcal and 'Murican single malt whiskey, and talked about Japan, billionaires, awards, his adventurous Irish mum, bars, coc…

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Before The Big Move 58:33

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Clark is moving! We will try to podcast while he is on his road trip to Florida. In this episode, we discuss the move, DOGE, Amazon BS, and what’s up with TJ.By clark impastato and Ryan G

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Ep 44: Tea Parties, Friday Cheers, Vegan Sandwiches 17:07

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about pool season, bridal shower inspo, hefty sandwiches, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe DRINK: Floris at VMFA SEE: Frida Cheers DO: ¿Qué Pasa? Festival For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperien…

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#110, Ektoras Binikos, founder, Sugar Monk, Bitter Monk and Atheras Spirits 1:51:50

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Ektoras Binikos opened Sugar Monk cocktail bar in Harlem just 9 months before the COVID lockdowns kicked off, after a career in both art and mixology, having emigrated to Manhattan from his native Greece. While weathering the storm of the lockdown, he and his team started making and selling amaros and liqueurs, and this venture has blossomed into a…

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Brett Jones 57:09

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We chat with Clark's buddy Brett Jones, a current police officer and former SEAL and CIA dude. We catch up and ultimatley talk about compasion and perspective.By Clark Impastato & Ryan G

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Ep 43: Micheladas, Nikki Glaser, Independent Bookstore Day 20:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a perfect warm-weather beer, how to stack your TBR piles, a giant Nine Roses giveaway, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Richmond Restaurant Week DRINK: Stone Brewing Michelada SEE: Nikki Glaser: Alive & Unwell Tour at Altria Theater DO: Independent Bookstore …

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Saw it in Cincy! - The Cincy Hat 28:11

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🎙 Episode 4 – From Hats to Housing: The Story of The Cincy Hat Foundation This week, we’re sitting down with Matt Renie, of The Cincy Hat Foundation, to hear the incredible story behind one of Cincinnati’s most community-driven movements. What started as a simple idea—giving hats to friends—has grown into a mission that’s impacted hundred. From lau…

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Building A World-Class Bitters Brand Through Community 41:04

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After a hospitality career that included stops at some of the most exclusive brands in hospitality, Ian Blessing is no stranger to world-class food and beverage experiences. In this episode, we sit down to talk about how he and his wife, Carly, have built a unique, handcrafted product set around non-alcoholic bitters, a category that lends itself p…

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#109, Tony Sachs, Philip Duff Show regular, drinks writer, bon vivant 2:45:39

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Regular listeners will know New York drinks writer Tony Sachs, who occupies a place in The Philip Duff Show universe somewhere between "henchman" and "drinking buddy". It's been a while since we convened to drink our way through the literal lakes of booze Tony is sent on a daily basis, and because he was off to drink Direct Martinis from the hand o…

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Saw it in Cincy! - Findlay Market Opening Day Parade 35:53

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Step up to the plate for a Cincinnati tradition like no other! In this episode of Saw it in Cincy!, we're talking all things Findlay Market Opening Day Parade with special guests Samantha Stewart and Debbie Gannaway from Findlay Market. As the city gears up for the 106th annual parade, we’ll dive into its rich history, how it became a staple of Red…

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Saw it in Cincy! - Sunflower THC Seltzer 25:57

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🌻 New Brew, New Rules 🌿 This week on Saw it in Cincy, we’re talking all things THC seltzer with the crew at 50west brewery! Their newest creation, Sunflower Seltzer, is turning heads—and changing the game. We chat about the journey from concept to can, how making THC seltzer differs from beer, and what it takes to get a product like this on the she…

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Ep 42: Easter Weekend Plans, Favorite Patios, Tuna Poke Bowls 24:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about where to meet the Easter Bunny, the best things about spring in RVA, the upcoming RVAx member meet-up, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Yellow Umbrella Provisions DRINK: Legend Brewing Company SEE: Easter on Parade DO: Dominion Energy Family Easter For even m…

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#108, Warren Bobrow, creator KLAUS THC beverages, cocktail book author, cannabis advocate 1:35:15

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Warren has written six cocktail books - including on cannabis cocktails, as well as more conventional cocktail tomes - and he was way ahead of what is now a trend of quitting alcohol, back in 2018, during Tales of the Cocktail, which is like quitting skydiving mid-jump. He's recently created a range of delicious cocktail-inspired THC beverages name…

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Clubbing, Fasting & The Machine 1:09:35

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Clark goes clubbing with his daughter. We chat about fasting and the machine out their trying to keep us sick.By Clark Impastato & Ryan G

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Ep 41: Richmond Fringe Festival, Vegan Fish 'n Chips, Kava Bar 18:50

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat with Sarah Saturday — known by her stage name Gardening, Not Architecture — about her fave Richmond things, her performance(s) at this weekend's Fringe Festival, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Cobra Cabana, Hot for Pizza, Brave Captain DRINK: KavaClub, Point 5 SE…

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#107, Rob Husted, flair bartender, competitor & judge, co-creator “Shaken & Stirred” flair documentary 2:16:16

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Me and Rob have known each other since the early early days, back when I was still a competitive flair bartender in the 1990s, and together with fellow OGs Dean Serneels and Deborah Richards, he's just created and premiered the world's first documentary about flair, "Shaken & Stirred", so it was high time we had a chat. We talked about the wild net…

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Unlocking Hemp's Potential In A Shifting Landscape 33:27

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It's been quite a year in the U.S. hemp market, which is still just getting started. The explosion of hemp-derived THC/CBD beverages has, not surprisingly, collided with regulations that have come fast and furious at the state level. In an effort to make sense of it all we sat down with David Spang, Founder of Coastal Green Wellness, a hemp/CBD ret…

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Captain Clark, hockey, pushing us to leave family & community 1:03:08

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We catch up after our Spring Break. Meet Captain Clark; we chat about hockey and discuss why it seems, by design, they want us to move away from family and community.By Clark Impastato & Ryan G

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Ep 40: Paige Wine Recs, Union Hill Juice Bar, ¡FridaFest! 16:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about affordable wine options, sourdough, lots of weekend plan inspo, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Petit Four DRINK: The Beet Box SEE: Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Opener Weekend DO: ¡FridaFest! For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience…

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Little Beer V: Celebrating Low-Gravity Drinking 14:09

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Craft beer's evolution includes a spectrum of new and mindful choices. This episode captures the vibrant atmosphere of the fifth installment of Little Beer, a festival held in Duluth, Georgia celebrating lower-gravity brews such as English Ales and Lagers. In this bonus episode we chat with industry leaders there who understand the need for a full …

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Ep 39: Harissa Cauliflower, NA Sparkling Rosé Sour, March Madness 17:02

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about an iconic Richmond dish, refreshing non-alcoholic beers, where to catch blooms, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Blue Atlas DRINK: Three Notch'd Brewing Company SEE: Agecroft Hall & Gardens DO: Rams House For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond …

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Saw it in Cincy! - Behind Bockfest! 43:58

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Welcome to the very first episode of *Saw it in Cincy*! 🎙️ This week, we're diving into Cincinnati’s rich brewing history with Lisa French from The Brewing Heritage Trail. We talk about how beer shaped the Queen City, explore the underground lagering tunnels, and get the inside scoop on Cincinnati’s funkiest festival—Bockfest! 🐐🍺 If you love beer, …

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Ep 38: Marinated Cucumbers, $5 Spaghetts, Forest Hill Park 18:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about a warm-weather lunch staple, a new happy hour option, picnic recs, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: Christopher's RunAway Gourmay DRINK: Spaghetts at Susie's SEE: Richmond Kickers Home Opener DO: Forest Hill Park For even more where that came from: JOIN The R…

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From Kentucky Bourbon Country To Your Home Bar: The Spiritless Story 24:57

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The origin story of Spiritless begins deep in Kentucky Bourbon country, where the trio of co-founders initially bought large quantities of Old Forester at their local Total Wine, while enlisting the services of a sump pump to help power their early experiments. Alongside her two other co-founders, Lauren Chitwood's brand journey dates back to befor…

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#106, Hayden Lambert, owner, Above Board (Melbourne), jet-set bartender 2:40:11

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Hayden's been a mate for ages, and his bar, a gorgeous, tiny, stripped-back speakeasy-type Mecca in Melbourne, is almost ten years old and has been winning awards and getting on lists quite a lot, so it was time we got together and shot the shit. This tiny little bar in Australia's second city got #100 on the overall World's 50 Best Bars list - not…