Shots of History

Shot #65 - Josue Romero @the_garnishguy

On this episode I’m talking about taking a break from high school class to grab a beer, calling your Mom to say that you’re leaving a 9 to 5 job, garnishes, glassware, and more with Josue Romero. You can find Josue @the_garnishguy, and he also works at Odd Birds down in St. Augustine, Florida. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks. Josue’s IG: @the_garnishguy Odd Birds Website: https://www.oddbirdsbar.com/   Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast Shots of History Website: h...

Shot #64 - Hannah Chamberlain @spiritedla

On this episode I’m speaking with Hannah Chamberlain, who runs a blog called Spirited LA. During our conversation we cover everything from her time at Buzzfeed, moving out to California, historical drinkers like Peter the Great, photography, film, and I show how big of a nerd I am. You can check out Hannah on Instagram @spiritedla. I hope you all enjoy, cheers. Hannah’s IG: @spiritedla Hannah’s Website: https://spiritedla.com/   Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast S...

Shot #63 - Jason Yu

On this episode I’m speaking with Jason Yu, who is a bartender in Southern California. I started seeing Jason pop up on Instagram, and he’s done a few projects with characters like Josh Suchan and Richard Allison, both of whom have been on the show, and I wanted to learn a bit more about his story. We discuss how he got started as a bartender and his first job at a restaurant, photography, archery, and I got a new outlook on golf. Hope you enjoy folks, cheers. Jason’s Instagram: @jasonfyu ...

Shot #62 - Updating the Update

An update on Shot #58. You'd be surprised how much as change in one month, I certainly was. Cheers folks. Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shot #61 - Maggie Hoffman

For this episode I had a chance to speak with Maggie Hoffman, who is the new author of “The One Bottle Cocktail: More than 80 recipes with fresh ingredients and a single spirit.” If you have a moment, Maggie and I would greatly appreciate you leaving an Amazon review. I’ve linked to the book below. As for the interview itself, Maggie and I talked about her time growing up in Portland, why she choose to go to Princeton, which is probably not something that you’d guess, her first job out of ...

Shot #60 - Tanner Johnson - @thebarologist

You might know Tanner from his Instagram account, @thebarologist. I first found out about Tanner when he was on Tipsy Bartender, which I’ve linked to in the description below. Tanner is currently the head bartender at Watertable in Huntington Beach, CA, and we started out talking about his original plan to be a chef, how he got started bartending, wine certifications and a whole bunch of other stuff. I hope that you folks enjoy, cheers. Tipsy Bartender video 1: Snow White’s Poison Apple ...

Shot #59 - April Wachtel

On this episode I’m speaking with April Wachtel, former bartender and brand ambassador, and currently the the owner of Swig and Swallow, and we get into that business and what she’s currently working on.   There’s a bit of a technical issue towards the end of the interview, just in the last couple minutes, but before you get to that, you’re going to hear about April’s 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry, starting with her very first job in the industry, working as a brand ...

Shot #58 - Where the hell did you go?

Explaining what the hell I've been up to for the last month or so, what's changed in that time, and what's coming up next for me and the podcast. Appreciate everyone being patience during this time, cheers folks. Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shot #57 - Erick Castro

On this episode I’m talking with a man who is a founding partner at Polite Provisions in San Diego, host of the YouTube series and podcast Bartender at Large, filmmaker of the Bartender at Large movie, and genuinely great person, Erick Castro.   We covered a ton, from growing up, to reading and book recommendations, which I have linked to below, being a brand ambassador, R&D of cocktails, hiring for a bar, how to help yourself become more ambidextrous, and more. This is a crash course on...

Shot #56 - Garnish Blog

On this episode I’m speaking with Katie from the Garnish blog. Fun fact, Katie is actually the first doctor that been on the show. She has a PhD in evolutionary biology and focused on ornithology, the study of birds, and she's conducted research in New Guinea. Super cool, I know! I also got her take on some of the top cocktail bars in Boston, enjoying mocktails, and how she ended up starting Garnish. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks! Garnish Blog: http://www.garnishblog.com/ Garnish Inst...

Shot #55 - Kevin Diedrich

Kevin Diedrich is currently the General Manager and a Partner at Pacific Cocktail Haven, or PCH, in San Francisco. Prior to PCH he worked for hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton, as well as bars like PDT and Clover Club in Manhattan. I could have gone on for a long time with Kevin, but in this round we talked about Kevin’s start in IT and how he got his first job as a bartender, his first time drinking, the different between working in a hotel and working at a restaurant or cocktail bar, op...

Shot #54 - How 'Bout Them Apples

On this episode I’m talking about Applejack, the first spirit that colonist in North America started distilling. Just one problem though, a lot of them didn’t have access to a still for distillation, and during the winter they were definitely having issues with heating anything up. This is the story of how these early colonists found a way to get something stronger then apple cider to sip on during the winter, and you shouldn’t try to recreate this technique at home. The Reddit feed that I r...

Shot #53 - Kaitlyn Stewart

On this episode I’m speaking with the winner of the 2017 Diageo World Class competition, Kaitlyn Stewart. Based out of Vancouver, Kaitlyn got her first bartending job at the age of nineteen and hasn’t looked back since. We talk about the impact her family had on her getting into bartending, how she handles high pressure situations, and a bit about what the next year of her life is going to look like after winning World Class. Currently she’s the Bar Manager at the Royal Dinette, which Vancou...

Shot #52 - Beautiful Booze

On this episode I’m joined by Natalie Migliarini, the creator of Beautiful Booze. Natalie broke down how she got to where she is today, from hosting cocktail parties in Seattle to starting her blog and ultimately, to the past two years, where she’s been living a nomadic life and travelled around the world. For a lot of people, that sounds like a dream life. Quit the job, travel the world, and work for yourself, all the while drinking cocktails. And it’s a great life, but Natalie was honest...

Shot #51 - Bourbon Pursuit co-host Kenny Coleman

On this episode I’m speaking with a fellow podcaster, Kenny Coleman, who is a co-host of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. I really enjoyed having a chance to talk with another podcaster, and we definitely talk about how Kenny and his co-host, Ryan, met and ultimately started their show. But from there we focused on Kenny, his experience from the University of Kentucky to today, and how his relationship with bourbon has changed over time.  Kenny has some really good stories that he shared, and ...

Shot #50 - Ivy Mix

If you’re not familiar with who Ivy is, here’s a few of her accomplishments: -In 2015, Ivy was named the bartender of the year at Tales of the Cocktail, which is an annual conference for the spirits industry -She’s currently the owner of Leyenda, which Travel Magazine named one of the top 10 cocktail bars in Brooklyn -She’s the co-founder of Speed Rack, an all female speed bartending competition, that has raised over $700,000 for breast cancer research   In short, she’s a badass. ...

Shot #49 - Twoforthebar

On this episode I’m speaking with Talia, who started the cocktail blog Twoforthebar. Like me, Talia had a transformative experience at a bar that changed her relationship with booze forever, and her story was a fascinating one to hear. Talia also had a really great perspective on how the combination of her blog and her day job are working together to challenge her in some different ways, I thought that was a really interesting insight and one that I don’t think I’ve heard before on the show....

Shot #48 - Ritual and Craft

Chelsea created the blog and Instagram account Ritual and Craft. Because she's based out of Salt Lake City, I had a chance to meet Chelsea and have this interview in person before I left, which makes this the first face to face interview I’ve had for the show. Chelsea and I talked about everything from the Salt Lake foodie scene and the start of the craft cocktail movement in Utah, some of the quirky Utah laws around liquor, including things like the Zion Current, her experience growing up...

Shot #47 - Nate Whitehouse, from Avua Cachaça

This episode is an interview with Nate Whitehouse, one of the co-founders of Avua Cachaça. Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit that’s made from sugarcane, and it’s actually the oldest spirit that we know of from the Western Hemisphere. Nate and I dive into this and several other aspects that make Cachaça truly unique. Nate and I also talked about his personal story, from how he found out of about Cachaça, his trips to Brazil, and his story before he got involved with this spirit, and that ranges e...

Shot #46 - Great Drams

Greg Dillon runs the blog Great Drams, which explores the world of whisky. He also has a recently published book, The Great Drams of Scotland, which we talk about towards the end of our conversation. I have to say that Greg knows a lot about the US and American culture, and has seen more of the country then many Americans I know. We also talk about Greg’s work as a brand strategist, how he got started with his blog, and the philosophy that he had behind all of his content. Also, if you ord...

Shot #45 - Reviver of Corpses

A cocktail used to be something that you had in the morning. But if you did drink too much at night, you might need something to help you ease into the day. This is where the corpse reviver name comes from, and the cocktail we enjoy today was popularized by the great Harry Craddock in his 1930 “The Savoy Cocktail Book”. This is a short history of the Corpse Reviver No. 2, a delicious drink for anytime of the year. Happy Halloween everyone, cheers!   Shots of History Website: http://shots...

Shot #44 - Cocktails of Copenhagen

Thomas Andersen is the man behind Cocktails of Copenhagen, which this year was a finalist for Saveur’s Best Drinks Blog category. We talk about how he got started with Cocktails of Copenhagen, and the medium that he originally saw for this project. I also got to dive to Thomas life, discussing everything from how he landed his first gig as a bartender to his current day job, helping  entrepreneurs and researchers connect and work on product development. We also talk about Aqua Vita, Denmar...

Shot #43 - Drinking with Chickens

Kate Richards has one of the most original Instagram accounts out there. Drinking with Chickens beautifully combines her chickens, her backyard, and her sarcastic personality into an account that is truly one of a kind. During this interview Kate not only shares about her experience with the chickens, but also all of the other animals that she currently has. We also talked about the metal artwork that she does, which I’ve linked to below. And of course we got into how Drinking with Chickens ...

Shot #42 - RedHead Wines

Marisa Sergi is the CEO and Founder of RedHead Wines. Currently only 23, Marisa’s brand is quickly expanding across the country. We got to focus on some more entrepreneurial topics in addition to the story of how she got started with RedHead Wines. Marisa is a 3rd generation winemaker, and her passion for making great wine was apparent throughout our conversation. Hope that you all enjoy, cheers! RedHead Website: https://redheadwine.us/ RedHead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RedHea...

Shot #41 - Gastronomista

Emily Arden Wells wasn’t expecting to start a cocktail blog. In fact Gastronomista was a food blog that she started with another friend while living in New York City. But over time she ended up running the blog on her own, making the transition into the world of cocktails, and at the beginning of this year moved back to Colorado where she originally grew up. During this interview Emily shares where the name Gastronomista came from, some of her boozy adventures around the world, and how she g...

Shot #40 - Root Bitters

Richard Allison is a bar manager in Los Angeles and the founder of Root Bitters. In this episode he shares how he got into the world of bartending and how he founded Root Bitters. But the story that really resonated with me, and the one that I think you’ll take the most away from, is Richard’s story of a motorcycle accident that he was in a few years ago. It’s part of how he got started with experimenting with bitter and ultimately making them on a more consistent basis. I hope that you guys...

Shot #39 - PourTaste

PourTaste founders Jon & Lindsay Yeager are involved in what seems like an endless number of projects. Over the years they've started an app, a cocktail festival, a consultancy and a podcast. Jon also has a beer cocktail recipe book coming out in October call “The Beer Tales Bible.” On this episode I talk with Jon about how he got started as a bartender and then moved to consulting, his move to Nashville, how he met Lindsay and more. Hope you enjoy, cheers! PourTaste Website: http://www.po...

Shot #38 - Ice and Alchemy

Josh Suchan is a bar consultant based in Los Angeles. Josh was originally looking to be an architect, but when he graduated in 2009, jobs in the field were pretty much nonexistent. Instead, Josh now works in the spirits industry full time, helping bars design not only their menus but also the physical layout of the bar.  Ice and Alchemy: https://www.iceandalchemy.com/ Ice and Alchemy Instagram: @ice_and_alchemy Shots of History: http://shotsofhistory.com/ Shots of History Instagram: ...

8.22.17 Update

Shot #37 - Bit by a Fox

Bit by a Fox is a cocktail blog run by Prairie Rose. Prairie was the winner of Saveur Magazine’s Best Cocktail Blog in 2014, and she’s been killing it ever since. A couple years ago she moved from New York to Los Angeles, and in addition to talking about that move we also discussed how she got into the cocktail scene, where the name Bit by a Fox comes from, and her upcoming podcast. I had a lot of fun with this one, hope you all enjoy, cheers! Bit by a Fox Website: http://bitbyafox.com/ ...

Shot #36 - The Bourbon Review

On this episode I had a chance to speak with Bob Eidson and Caroline Paulus from The Bourbon Review. The Bourbon Review Instagram:@bourbonreview The Bourbon Review Website: http://www.gobourbon.com/ Shots of History Instagram: @codylwheat Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shot #35 - Apartment Bartender

Elliot Clark, aka Apartment Bartender, is a home cocktail creator most well known for his Instagram account. Apartment Bartender Instagram: @apartment_bartender Apartment Bartender Website: http://www.apt.bar/ Shots of History Instagram: @codylwheat

Shot #34 - Roy Olmstead

A bootlegger in Seattle during Prohibition, Roy was one of the most successful bootleggers of the time. The evidence used in his arrest was questionable at best, and his case ultimately made it all the way to the Supreme Court. Shots of History Instagram: codylwheat Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shot #33 - Travelling Bartenders

Anya and Leo are the bartenders and consultants behind Travelling Bartenders. They've traveled around the world elevating the quality of drinks at bars and hotels.  Instagram: @travellingbartenders Website: http://www.travellingbartenders.com/ Shots of History Instagram: @codylwheat Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shot #32 - Garden Cocktails

Stacie Grissom is a blogger, gardener, craft cocktail creator, and the head of content for BarkBox. Hope you all enjoy, cheers! Garden Cocktails Instagram: @gardencocktails Stacie's Twitter: @SewStacie Stacie's Facebook: @gardencocktailss Shots of History Instagram: @codylwheat

Shot #31 - Amanda Schuster

Amanda is the editor in chief at Alcohol Professor and has a book, “New York Cocktails”, is coming out September 12th. Alcohol Professor: https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/ Amanda Schuster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winenshine/ Shots of History Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codylwheat/

Shot #30 - The Whisky Viking

Based out of Denmark, Daniel Christensen runs The Whisky Viking blog. The Whisky Viking blog: http://thewhiskyviking.blogspot.com/ The Whisky Viking Twitter: @whisky_viking The Whisky Viking Facebook: The Whisky Viking Shots of History Instagram: @codylwheat

Shot #29 - The Official Cocktail Blogger

Cameron Larkin is a blogger living in South Australia, and the face behind The Official Cocktail Blogger. We talk about current state of the cocktail culture in Australia, where Cameron get’s his information about cocktails, the book he recommends if anyone out there is looking to open a bar, and the importance of reputation. TOCB Website: https://theofficialcocktailblogger.com/ TOCB Instagram:@theofficialcocktailblogger TOCB Facebook: The Official Cocktail Blogger Shots of History Ins...

Shot #28 - Cristie Norman

Cristie Norman is the sommelier at Spago in Beverly Hills, CA. We talk about her experience as a server in a tea house, how Cristie and the group of sommeliers that she taste with define quality wine, and the importance of who you develop your palate with. Cristie's Instagram: cristienorman_somm Shots of History Instagram: codylwheat  

Shot #27 - Negroni Week

The Negroni: 1oz Gin 1oz Compari 1oz Sweet Vermouth Combine and stir gently. Garnish with a slice of orange. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #26 - Barrel Aged Dad

Barrel Aged Dad, aka Jason Plummer, is a cocktail photographer and owner of Jaybird Creative. He’s worked with brands like Marriott, Mercedes–Benz, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Instagram: barrelageddad Facebook: Barrel Aged Dad ___________  Instagram: codylwheat Twitter: CodyLWheat

Shot #25 - Union Whiskey

Memorial Day is when we remember those who died in active military service. Traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #23 - Silver Cups

The Kentucky Derby and mint juleps are synonymous with one another today, but it wasn't always that way. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #22 - The Untouchables w/ Based on a True Story

This episode is a reposting of a collaboration that I did with Dan LeFebvre, host of Based on a True Story. Instagram: codylwheat Based on a True Story

Shot #21 - Banning the fairy

On this episode we look at why absinthe first became so popular, why it got banned, and why it took so long for it to legalized. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #20 - A Different Perspective Part 3

In this round we focus more on Dr. Bob then Bill Willson, and how we became the cofounder of AA. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #19 - A Different Perspective Part 2

We continue with the story of Bill Wilson, and also discuss two doctors that had a major impact on his life. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #18 - A Different Perspective Part 1

William Griffith Wilson, also known as Bill Wilson or Bill W., was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #17 - Apes and Alcohol

On this episode we take a look at the time from when our ape ancestors discovered alcohol, to the time that we started forming the very first human societies. Instagram: codylwheat

Shot #16 - An Unlikely Advocate

Mabel Walker Willebrandt was a U.S. Assistant Attorney General from 1921 to 1929, handling cases concerning violations of the Volstead Act, federal taxation, and the Bureau of Federal Prisons during the Prohibition Era. Instagram: codylwheat