Podcast Episodes

Julie Reiner: ‘I’m not afraid to bet on myself and my team.’

My guest on this episode is Julie Reiner: you may know her from any one of the New York bars she’s opened since 2003: Flatiron Lounge, Pegu Club, Clo…

3 years, 7 months ago

‘My parents taught us to respect everyone,’ says Julio Bermejo, Tommy’s Margarita creator

This is a show about how you can go about building a creative and rewarding career in and around the world of drinks. We’re back for the 2023 season …

3 years, 7 months ago

‘We’re asking bartenders to think outside of the box,’ says Dre Masso

Dre Masso is a bartender who has done just about everything in a varied, successful career — and he's coming to Australia to share his experience soo…

3 years, 8 months ago

Simone Caporale owns the world’s number 3 bar, and wants to teach you his creative process

Simone Caporale is something of a renaissance bartender — he’s a busy guy. He’s in the process of expanding his Barcelona bar Sips — which opened in …

3 years, 9 months ago

“I do it for the human aspect.” Maybe Sammy co-owner Stefano Catino talks about how he’s built a world-beating bar, and what to expect from their next venue

Stefano Catino is the very definition of the consummate host. Walk into Maybe Sammy when he’s on duty — or in any of the Maybe Group’s other venues, …

3 years, 9 months ago

“It’s freedom within discipline,” says brand creator and bartender Orlando Marzo

Today I’m talking to Orlando Marzo. Ever since landing in London in 2009, Orlando has worked hard at some very good bars: he talks here a bit about T…

3 years, 10 months ago

'There's got be different ways of doing things.' Ryan Chetiyawardana talks creativity, reinvention, and what hospitality really means

Today I’m talking to Ryan Chetiyawardana. You may have heard of him. The London-based bartender and creative is behind the Mr Lyan group of venues, w…

3 years, 10 months ago

“It’s adapt or die in hospitality,” says Kayla Reid, Speakeasy Group's new beverage creative & mentor

Today I’m talking to the talented Kayla Reid. This award-winning bartender and bar manager has just begun a new role created specifically for her at …

3 years, 10 months ago

Lauren Mote on her global bartender advocacy job, and tips for Patrón Perfectionists

Today I’m talking to Lauren Mote.

She's the Global Director of On-Trade Excellence for Patrón Tequila, and oversees the brand's advocacy and education…

3 years, 11 months ago

Lauren Mote on her global bartender advocacy job, and tips for Patrón Perfectionists

Today I’m talking to Lauren Mote.

She's the Global Director of On-Trade Excellence for Patrón Tequila, and oversees the brand's advocacy and education…

3 years, 11 months ago