Liquid Gold
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAll things beverage with Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmon.
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Episodes
Holiday Drinks of the Wisconsin Supper Club with Rachel Ramirez
December 15, 2023 23:07 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBRachel Ramirez from Nelson's Green Brier Distillery joins to discuss the Wisconsin Supper Club Tradition and the dessert drinks like the Pink Squirrel, Brandy Alexander, and the Grasshopper
The Martini Episode with Jeremiah Jason Blake
November 22, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBMartini maestro Jeremiah Jason Blake joins for an exploration into this timeless beverage.
Hot Toddy Season 6 Premiere with Sophia Brand
November 10, 2023 18:24 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBLiquid Gold Season 6 kicks off exploring different methods of preparation and the history of the cold-weather classic, The Hot Toddy.
Strawberry Season
May 26, 2023 20:19 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBHost Mike Wolf is joined by Adam Sloan of Soundtrack My Drink to talk all things strawberry.
Shots! The Pink Lady
May 12, 2023 22:17 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston joins for a discussion about the Pink Lady cocktail, the perfect drink for Mother's Day weekend and spring in general.
The Rosé Episode: Three Men and a Picnic
April 28, 2023 21:27 - 1 hour - 111 MBLongtime Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston joins to chat all about everyone's favorite pink drink.
Shots! Corpse Reviver
April 07, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 40 MBA bit of history on the Corpse Reviver cocktail, why 'number 2' is preferred but `number 1` is poised for a comeback.
Shots! Irish Coffee
March 17, 2023 18:14 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBSt. Patrick's Day celebration! Get some excellent recipes, the history of Irish coffee and how Red Bull is getting into the game.
Slow Drinks with Danny Childs
March 10, 2023 18:42 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBForager, gardener, bartender and writer Danny Childs, a proponent of "Slow Drinks," joins for a discussion about his approach to botanical beverages.
Shots! 5 New Orleans Cocktails and How to Make Them
February 24, 2023 23:38 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe dive into the Vieux Carré, Sazerac, Ramos gin fizz, Brandy Crust, Grasshopper and an unexpected bonus drink featuring raspberries.
Super Bowl Dips, Dumpling Soda and Valentine’s Day Chiantis
February 10, 2023 20:13 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBFor a rapid-fire topic extravaganza, hosts Mike and Kenneth provide some recipes for your Super Bowl party spread, including a fire recipe for Alabama White Sauce, also known as white gold. They also discuss Jack White’s guacamole hack, a few Rotel dip recipes, and the best Super Bowl day beers made locally. To begin the […]
Piña Colada and Rum Diaries of Puerto Rico
January 27, 2023 21:58 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBSeason Premiere! Mike checks in from Puerto Rico and investigates the origins and flavors of one of the most popular drinks on the planet: the Piña Colada.
Sherry Season Finale with Craig Schoen and Nathaniel Smith
December 30, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 121 MBCraig Schoen of Peninsula and Nathaniel Smith of 100 Mill Street Gin sit down to talk about the elusive Sherry.
Eggnog Recipes and Christmastime Beverages
December 23, 2022 20:56 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBA plethora of cocktail recipes to carry you through this historic cold snap!
Tom and Jerry and Coquito Redux with Shamil Velasquez and Jessica Backhus
December 15, 2022 20:36 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBWe dive into the rich history of the warming Christmas beverage known as the "Tom and Jerry," quite possibly the first cocktail ever created in the 1820s.
Shots! Winter Beers and Barley Wine with Matt Leff of Rhizome Productions
December 02, 2022 17:45 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBRhizome Productions founder Matt Leff talks about the upcoming Winter Warmer, barrel-aged beers and loads more.
Thanksgiving Spectacular with Chef Katie Coss
November 22, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 110 MBChef Katie Coss - from the Hulu show "Chefs vs. Wild" - shares many of her Thanksgiving cooking secrets.
Clash of the Titans: Old Fashioned vs. Manhattan with Adam Morgan of Husk
November 11, 2022 20:21 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBAdam Morgan of Husk joins to talk about two titans of the cocktail world: the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
Fire Cider, Negroni Sbagliato Madness, and Pumpkin Zombies
October 28, 2022 21:28 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBGet your spooky weekend recipes on with the Orchard Punch, Zombie Punch and Pumpkin Zombie!
The Sazerac, Zombies and Getting Wicked with Abby Walters
October 14, 2022 17:44 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBAbby Walters from Standard Proof Whiskey joins for a chat about the Sazerac, Furever Friends and the upcoming Wicked Market. Loads of Booze News and recipes.
Fall Flavors Roundup and “Cheer” Preview
September 30, 2022 18:17 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBHost Mike Wolf dives into many of the autumnal gems from the new book, "Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide."
Swampwater and The Florida Files with Byron Stithem from Proper Sake
September 16, 2022 17:29 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBSaké master Byron Stithem of Proper Saké joins for a chat about the mysterious Swampwater cocktail and an in-depth take on The Florida Files.
Shots! The Old Cuban and Southside
September 02, 2022 18:50 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBHappy weekend imbibing from Liquid Gold! Here's two quick recipes for your Labor Day festivities.
Episode 100! With Teresa Mason of Mas Tacos and Wilburn Street Tavern
August 19, 2022 19:31 - 2 hours - 178 MBCelebratory 100th episode with one of our absolute favorites; Teresa Mason of Mas Tacos and Wilburn Street Tavern.
Books and Booze: MFK Fisher’s “A Cordiall Water”
August 05, 2022 17:33 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBMike shares the wit, wisdom and recipes of author M.F.K. Fisher from "A Cordiall Water."
Shots! Caipirinha with Kaytie Keck
July 15, 2022 18:49 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBKaytie Keck of Audrey and Pearl Diver joins for an in-depth discussion on the national Brazilian cocktail Caipirinha.
Träkál and the Mysteries of Patagonia with Sebastian Gomez
June 24, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBHosts Mike and Kenneth bring in a very special guest all the way from Patagonia for a discussion about all things Trakal.
Shots! Hotel Nacional
June 10, 2022 18:14 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBThe "Summer of Shots 2022" kicks off as host Mike Wolf goes it alone with a solo pod all about the Hotel Nacional, both the cocktail and the famous hotel perched above the Havana harbor.
Ready To Drink: Canned Cocktails with Ali Besten of Cathead
May 06, 2022 18:53 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBAli Best of Cathead joins for a chat about Ready To Drink beverages and our hosts are very impressed with the results!
War and Vodka Part 2: Compassion of Warsaw
April 08, 2022 18:44 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBLiquid Gold checks in with new War Correspondent Matt Campbell, an American living and working in Warsaw, Poland.
Shots! Margarita
March 25, 2022 15:46 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThe Liquid Gold crew finally tackles one of the most important and delicious drinks in the canon: the Margarita!
War and Vodka
March 11, 2022 18:45 - 44 minutes - 103 MBChecking in on the state of affairs due to the current crisis in Ukraine and a Booze News centric episode.
5 Wines to Pair With Heartbreak with Jodi Bronchtein of Audrey
February 11, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 183 MBSommelier Jodi Bronchtein of Audrey brings five wines for heartbreak along with music and food pairings to bear.
Dry Ginuary and the Future of Drinking with Erin Barnett of Spirit Animal Co-Op
January 28, 2022 16:29 - 1 hour - 139 MBGuest Erin Barnett of Spirit Animal Co-Op joins for a *spirited* discussion around sidestepping dry January by embracing Dry Ginuary.
Holiday Music and Booze News Spectacular
December 21, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 161 MBPlaylist professional DJ Patrick Goodspeed joins for a chat about crafting a special holiday playlist before Kenneth deep dives into a bevy of new Booze News.
The Intersection of Bitter and Sweet with Paul Vaughn of Bearded Iris Brewing
December 03, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 191 MBPaul Vaughn, co-founder of Bearded Iris Brewing joins in for a chat about why pitchers are so important, black lagers and the beginnings of Coca-Cola, among other things.
The Intersection of Bitter and Sweet with Paul Vaughan of Bearded Iris Brewing
December 03, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 191 MBPaul Vaughan, co-founder of Bearded Iris Brewing joins in for a chat about why pitchers are so important, black lagers and the beginnings of Coca-Cola, among other things.
Amy Stewart: The Drunken Botanist
November 19, 2021 19:41 - 48 minutes - 112 MBNew-York Times Bestseller Amy Stewart joins to talk about her novel, The Drunken Botanist.
Shots! Nocino
November 04, 2021 18:29 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBShots! returns for Season 4. Mike and Kenneth talk to Paul Vaughan of Bearded Iris Brewing to talk Nocino.
Lisa Donovan: Our Lady of Perpetual Prose
October 18, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 258 MBFor their first in-studio interview since February 2020, Mike and Kenneth are joined by award-winning writer, pastry chef, and buttermilk advocate Lisa Donovan.
From Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall
September 24, 2021 13:31 - 1 hour - 171 MBSeason 4 commences with Nashville legend Alice Randall, author of the book 'Black Bottom Saints,' among others.
Negroni Redux!
September 15, 2021 14:49 - 54 minutes - 124 MBTo celebrate Negroni Week, Jonathan Howard from the Continental joins Mike to talk about the Negroni Experience. Then, we rebroadcast the 50th episode of Liquid Gold... all about the infamous drink.
Shots! The Honey Deuce and The Paloma
September 03, 2021 18:08 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MBMike Wolf and Jessica Backhus celebrate the Honey Deuce's 15th anniversary and discuss the cocktail's origins as the official drink of the U.S. Open, which is currently underway.
Shots! Lemonade
August 20, 2021 15:40 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThe wild and century long history of Lemonade.
Shots! Boat Drinks and Daiquiri’s with Jessica Backhus
August 06, 2021 17:46 - 41 minutes - 95 MBJessica Backhus joins for a chat about all sorts of Boat Drinks; the Hemingway, Hotel Nacional and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club included.
Shots! Mojitos with Travis Archer
July 23, 2021 18:59 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBMike is joined by Travis Archer, formerly the Mojito master behind "Mojito Mondays" at Dino's.
Shots! Whiskey Smash
July 16, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Summer of Shots continues as Mike and Kenneth discuss the Smash aka the Whiskey Smash aka a delightful and versatile, seasonal, cocktail.
Shots! The Daisy and Billy Ocean with Jeremiah Blake
June 11, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBNashville bartending legend Jeremiah Blake talks on the earliest and most important templates of the cocktail, the Daisy, precursor to none other than the Margarita.
Getting Real About Rum with Adrienne Stoner of Plantation Rums
May 28, 2021 20:25 - 43 minutes - 101 MBMike talks with Adrienne Stoner, rum expert, historian and cane education advocate.
Shots! Mai Tai with Adrienne Stoner
May 14, 2021 17:33 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBMike goes on a deep dive into tropical waters with Adrienne Stoner.