Sports and Spirits
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSports and Spirits is a weekly podcast discussing the biggest events in the world of sports as well as some of the local establishments, breweries, wineries, and restaurants at the location of these events. We attempt to take you in for a taste of the local scene that makes each of these weekly venues special.
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David Allardice with Glenfiddich
August 24, 2023 15:56 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBCollege football is back! We take a look at the opening weekend of games and discuss the early polls. The usual suspects are in the top 5 but will those teams be there in the end? And what did the polls get wrong. Matt and Hank take an early look at the season. Then at 24:00 we sit down with David Allardice at Tales of the Cocktail. Really fun chat with him about Glenfiddich and the latest they have going on. We could have talked for a while he is so much fun so we will be trying to catch...
Lynn House and Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week
August 17, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBBack with a big show this week! Matt and Hank get caught up on the latest in Major League Baseball and their thoughts on the standings. Are the Braves the team to beat? Plus college football is right around the corner. Our thoughts on the state of the game with conference realignment in full swing. After that we are honored to be joined on the show by Lynn House with Heaven Hill brands and Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. Catch that at 30:00. We talk about Old Fashioned Week and their part...
John Cubelic with Dread River Distillery
August 04, 2023 01:23 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBSuper fun show this week and something that epitomizes the meaning of Sports and Spirits. We sit down with John Cubelic, co-founder of Dread River Distillery in Birmingham, AL. This is a great conversation about how he got to the point of wanting to start a distillery and what that process was like. For the first time ever Dread River Distilling will be partnering with Big Machine Music City Grand Prix IndyCar August 4 - 6, 2023. This will be their introduction into the Tennessee market. ...
Virginia Distillery at Tales of the Cocktail
July 28, 2023 19:47 - 56 minutes - 23.8 MBBig show this week! Settle in for a great show 'live' from Tales of the Cocktail. Hank and Nathan site down with Lead Blender Amanda Beckwith and Head of Advocacy Jenny Wren to learn all about Virginia Distillery and their Courage and Conviction Whisky. We recorded it in person during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This show is packed with information about the distillery, their single malts, and this history of the people working their. Plus we go through a tasting of each express...
1 on 1 with Neal Bodenheimer
July 21, 2023 20:26 - 25 minutes - 11.3 MBA great show this week as we are joined by Neal Bodenheimer. Tales of the Cocktail is right around the corner so we get his take on what this festival means for the service industry and why New Orleans is the perfect place for it. Plus we learn about his book "Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em" along with some of his other projects. It's a quick but insightful interview to get you ready for Tales!
Back at it in mid June with Casa M Spices
June 15, 2023 20:46 - 40 minutes - 17.5 MBWe're back! As we head towards Father's Day weekend we are giving you a great gift idea for the grill dad in your life. We talk with Casa M Spices to learn about their line of low sodium seasonings and rubs. These are all really good, and such a great option for anybody looking to avoid the normal high sodium options. Check that out at 24:30. Before that we give our thoughts on the recent NBA championship by the Denver Nuggets, and talk some MLB. Thanks for joining us! You can find m...
Glen Moray and Baseball Playoffs
October 14, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBAnother huge show this week! We talk with Brendan Raulerson of Glen Moray. He takes us through some samples and lets us know what makes Glen Moray unique. We taste four different expressions, all unique and really good. Plus some sports talk on baseball playoffs and a big weekend in college football. Thanks for listening!
All About Shochu
October 05, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBBack this week with a fantastic interview! We really hope you stick around for all of this one. Hank sits down with Shochu expert and founder of Honkaku Spirits Christopher Pellegrini at 13:30. He has a fanstastic story to tell about how he got into Shochu and moved to Japan. If you're not familiar with this spirit it is a really interesting genre. Shochu is the national spirit of Japan and Christopher will break down what makes it so unique. Plus Hank samples 3 different Shochus with Chr...
NFL Preview and Craft Standard
September 08, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBWe have another great show for you this week! Stay tuned for a tremendous interview with William and Don Ray of Craft Standard coming up at 26 minutes. This is a draft cocktail company. They are reinventing the way cocktails are served at large and small venues. Really interesting stuff. Before and after that we are giving you our NFL picks ahead of opening weekend. We talk about who we think is the favorite in each division and conference and some sleepers. As always thanks for listen...
College Football Preview and SouthNorte cocktails
September 01, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 35 MBThe big weekend is finally here. College football is back in a big way with a full slate of games and we are fired up about it. Big show this week that we start with a discussion of the current state of the game with the transfer portal and NIL deals. Then we get to our featured guest of the week at 24:00. Ryan Brooks of SouthNorte beverage company joins us to talk about their line of ready to drink cocktails. These are really good and perfect for a beach weekend or tailgating. We had a g...
Five Trail Whiskey and college football
August 26, 2022 16:33 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBThe wait is over! We finally have college football back this weekend. We will get in to our full season preview next week, but we do discuss some of the opening games, some over/under predictions, and some general takeaways of the upcoming season. Then a great interview at 30:30 with Five Trail Whiskey. We talk with Alberto Farias, General Manager of Molson Coors Beverage Company along with their Marketing Manager Kim Fox. Really good stuff with them. This is an American blended whiskey t...
MLB standings, college football, and Casa Lumbre Spirits from Tales of the Cocktail!
August 18, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBBig show this week! We start off with our thoughts on the MLB standings as things sit right now. It's really a 3 team race in the National League and 2 in the American League to us right now but see if you agree. Then a huge interview at 21:30 with Ivan Saldana, one of the co-founders of Casa Lumbre Spirits. This stuff is awesome. All locally sourced products from Mexico and California. Amazing flavors and a variety of spirits including corn whiskey and gins along with others. This was a ...
We're back! And we talk with De Nada tequila
August 11, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBIt's been quite a layoff and quite a two year stretch for everyone. We missed the show and bringing you stories from the spirits world and talking sports so we are finally back. Season 7 kicks off with Matt and Hank getting back into the swing of things with a brief discussion of the state of college football. We'll talk more on that in the coming weeks. But we start back up with content from the recently completed Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. We got to sit down with the creators...
Super Bowl betting analysis and cocktail recipes
February 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe are back with our Super Bowl preview edition! It is so nice to be back with you making shows again after our schedule got thrown off the past few months. We are back in a big way this week though leading up to the Super Bowl. We start with our buddy Raphael Esparza at 9:00 minutes to break down the sports betting angle. This guy is always loaded with info plus a ton of prop bets for the game. Then after we make our picks at the 47:00 mark we are joined by Lynnette Marrero. She's a m...
New Orleans Bourbon Festival
March 06, 2020 17:53 - 33 minutes - 13.2 MBWe are just a week away from the New Orleans Bourbon Festival! Join us as we talk with founder Tracy Napolitano on how much it has grown and what you can expect this year. It's amazing in year number 4 where this has gone. Plus we will have some early March Madness thoughts. Get info and tickets at: http://www.neworleansbourbonfestival.com/
MLB changes and Glenfiddich from Tales of the Cocktail
February 13, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBBig show this week as we get ready for the start of NASCAR with the upcoming Daytona 500. Plus some new rules for baseball this year. We discuss the headliner about pitchers. After that we bring in Tracie Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/spirited_tracie/?hl=en) of Glenfiddich. Always fun to catch up with her at Tales of the Cocktail. We talk about a lot, including their scotch Fire and Cane.
Neil Strachan of The Balvenie
February 06, 2020 18:21 - 54 minutes - 22 MBGreat interview this week! One of our favorite products out there. We sit down with Neil Strachan of The Balvenie. This is from Tales of the Cocktail a few months back but some great info on some new whisky they have out. A little different from what you're used too. That comes after a brief Super Bowl Recap. Thanks for listening!
Super Bowl LIV special
January 30, 2020 19:31 - 57 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's Super Bowl weekend! We are back with our latest show to get you set for the game and surrounding fun. We'll give you our thoughts on the game and make our picks. Then bring in Raphael Esparza at 28:00 for all the betting insights you need. Then at 43:00 we talk with Chef Isaac Toups and the NFL's Party with a Purpose.
Fernet Branca and college football championship weekend
December 05, 2019 18:52 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBBack with a big show this week. Great interview from Tales of the Cocktail with Edoardo Branca of Fernet Branca. Then our analysis of college football conference championship weekend and playoff scenarios. Plus NFL thoughts, random Star Wars discussion, and the usual shenanigans.
Knappogue Castle and football
November 21, 2019 16:54 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBWe back! After a hiatus due to various life circumstances Hank and Matt are back with a new show. After a quick re-introduction we go right to our feature spirit of the week, Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey. It's a brand we weren't too familiar with but it is great. We sit down with Philip Duff, Brand Ambassador, at Tales of the Cocktail to learn more. After that we're talking NCAA and NFL football. Just a couple weeks left in college, get our thoughts on the playoff standings.
Don Q Rum tasting part 2
September 26, 2019 17:47 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBBig show this week as we finish up our tasting and discussion with Don Q Rum Global Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris. Such a great time with him at Tales of the Cocktail. After that we will give some early thoughts on the MLB playoffs, then the upcoming weekend of college and NFL football!
Don Q Rum Tasting
September 19, 2019 18:30 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MBWe're back! After a brief hiatus thanks to Matt's many travels the show is back this week. We continue our Tales of the Cocktail content with some great stuff from Don Q Rum. Global Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris tells us all about the brand and walks us through the many different offerings. Plus we'll talk about MLB and NFL as we roll to the end of September. Thanks for listening!
Blackened Whiskey and college football
August 29, 2019 17:11 - 56 minutes - 22.5 MBBig show this week! What happens when you combine Metallica music, whiskey, and one of the best master distillers out there? Blackened Whiskey. It's really good, and the story of how it's made is even better. We talk with Rob Dietrich about the project and what makes it special. After that we talk about the first weekend of college football. It's so good to say that!
Monkey Shoulder Whisky
August 08, 2019 14:44 - 52 minutes - 21 MBNathan joins Hank this week as Matt continues his west coast road trip. We have a great interview off the top of the show just a couple minutes in. Vance Henderson of Monkey Shoulder Whisky joins us to talk about the product and his background becoming a brand ambassador. Hank gets his first taste of the blended whisky as well. That's from Tales of the Cocktail. After that Nathan and Hank talk some MLB standings and who we like going forward, early season college football rankings, and NF...
Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey
August 01, 2019 17:06 - 45 minutes - 18.3 MBWe have a great interview for you this week! Woodford Reserve's Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall joins us to talk about their new release, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. This stuff tastes fantastic and we were one of the firsts to try it at Tales of the Cocktail. Get all the details about it plus hear her story of getting to where she is today. After that we will dip in to some thoughts on the MLB trade deadline moves. The Astros seem like the winners, but wh...
All About Pisco!
July 25, 2019 16:06 - 58 minutes - 23.5 MBMatt and Hank are back after a bit of a summer layoff. We start our Tales of the Cocktail coverage this year talking pisco (info below). Dänny Ronen stops by for a tasting and a ton of information. After that we discuss some MLB standings and give our thoughts on the start of NFL training camp. Don't forget, use promo code NOLA at Shaker and Spoon for a $10 discount!!! * Peru’s national spirit * It is made from only 8 grape varietals. * There are three variants of Pisco: puro (single ...
Tripp Stimson of Barrell Bourbon
June 26, 2019 16:53 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBBig show this week as we sit down with Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations, of Barrell Bourbon. Great to talk with him about why Barrell is so popular. We get his insight into the bourbon world and whether they plan to distill their own products in the future. After that we give our thoughts on the NBA free agency situation plus the MLB standings heading into July.
Halo Sport hydration drink
May 31, 2019 17:19 - 56 minutes - 22.4 MBExciting time of year in the sports world and this week we bring you a new product in the world of sports hydration. We speak with Anshuman Vohra, Founder of Halo Sport. HALO is a premium, certified organic hydration beverage carving a completely new category within the market, no longer requiring consumers to make the adherent choice between taste, nutritional benefit, and calories. After that we discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Memorial Day weekend and Game of Thrones Recap
May 24, 2019 15:46 - 42 minutes - 17.1 MBHappy Memorial Day! Big sports weekend, especially for race fans. We'll touch on that to start. Plus some thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoffs. Then after some holiday cocktail ideas Matt gives his thoughts on the Game of Thrones finale. Spoiler: he wasn't a fan. Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry recipes: RWB Firecracker Martini (Serves 1) 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 4.5 oz lemonade 1 oz. Blue Curacao RWB Frose (Serves 3) Red Slush Layer 2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Ber...
Game of Thrones Scotch Whisky
May 15, 2019 17:46 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's a huge week in the entertainment world with the series finale of Game of Thrones. To celebrate we are talking about the Diageo/HBO collaboration of single malt scotch whiskies and Johnnie Walker White Walker. A fantastic interview with Rasmus Just, the Diageo Reserve Scotch Ambassador (Instagram: @justscotch). We will break down and sample a couple of the single malts paired with Game of Thrones houses. Plus the Johnnie Walker White Walker blend. Then Matt's analysis on how the sh...
Playoffs and Crown Royal Peach
April 18, 2019 18:18 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MBWe're back! After a layoff due to the birth of Hank's twins we are back with the latest episode. Short and easy listening this week as we give you our thoughts on Tiger's win, the NBA and NHL playoffs, NFL draft, and our review of Crown Royal Peach.
March Madness bracket analysis
March 20, 2019 18:07 - 16 minutes - 6.49 MBOur favorite time of year! We talk all things NCAA men's tournament in this week's episode. First we bring in our buddy Raphael Esparza (Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSIdocsports ) to break down the bracket from a Vegas insider standpoint. We also talk about some interesting prop bets and the sports betting world as a whole. Then Matt, Nathan, and Hank will give you their picks from the Sweet 16 to the final game. Thanks for listening!
St. Patrick's Day with Guinness Beer and March Madness
March 15, 2019 17:27 - 50 minutes - 20.3 MBHuge weekend on the way and one of our favorite times of year. Matt and Hank are back with the latest episode to get you set for St. Patrick's Day! We start with an interview with Aaron Ridgeway, beer specialist from St. James’s Gate in Ireland. A really fun time talking Guinness, the holiday, Ireland, and everything you need to know. After that it's March Madness time! We'll give our thoughts on the latest bracket projections. And, a huge free agency period in the NFL. What we think a...
NBA All Star Weekend
February 15, 2019 18:01 - 47 minutes - 19.1 MBMatt and Hank are back as we head into the all-star break in the NBA. Tune in to get Matt's take on what you need to know visiting Charlotte this weekend and their thoughts on the NBA season so far. Then a little NFL talk with some key post season moves. Hank goes over a couple drink recipes for you plus talks about Oleo Saccharum. Oleo saccharum is simply sugar mingled with the oil that citrus peel releases. It's a great additive for your cocktail. After that we wrap it up with som...
Super Bowl Preview and Craft Beer Rankings
January 31, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBOur Super Bowl preview show is here! Hank and Matt are joined by our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza to start the show as we discuss the big game and the bets around it. Great insights into the line movements so far as well as some really unique prop bets around the game. After that Nathan Moore drops in as the three discuss the game and give their analysis. We also get a look at Nathan's updated craft brewery list. He just hit number 40, so what is the top 10? As always thanks for lis...
Dickel Whiskey review and NFL Championship weekend picks
January 17, 2019 17:25 - 54 minutes - 21.8 MBChampionship Sunday in the NFL is here! Matt and Hank are back to talk about that and whiskey! We start with a review of George Dickel Barrel Select (9.25/10) and their Tabasco finished whiskey (7/10). Get our thoughts on what we like and what we don't. After that it's all about NFL Championship Sunday. We think these are two premier match-ups in each conference. We give you our picks and keys to each game. Plus the usual banter and fun. As always thanks for listening!
NFL Wild Card & CFB Playoff picks
January 04, 2019 17:57 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBHappy New Year! Matt and Hank are back heading into a big weekend of football. A little spirits talk to start off. If you want a great party recipe Hank has what you need with his Brandy Milk Punch. After that it's all football. We'll give you our thoughts on each of the 4 NFL Wild Card games this weekend. Unlike last year there is a lot of disagreement on our picks. Then we break down the college football final on Monday between Alabama and Clemson. How do we see that one shaping up? ...
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric review and NFL thoughts
December 20, 2018 19:04 - 29 minutes - 12 MBHank starts this week's show with a discussion on the Orphan Barrel Rhetoric series. The final expression is out, the Rhetoric 25 year. We have info on that. Plus, a review and thoughts on the 23 and 24 year releases of Rhetoric from Orphan Barrel. After that Matt joins the show as we discuss the current NFL playoff situation. A lot of great matchups the final two weeks of the season. We'll talk about how we feel about each team in the hunt. Plus we talk a little college football and b...
Football thoughts and drinking in Charlottte
December 13, 2018 18:42 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MBMatt and Hank are back this week as we head into a really big weekend of NFL matchups. First we start by talking a little drinking in the great city of Charlotte. Matt recently spent some time trying a couple new brews and enjoying some other food and beverage during the snow storm. After that we give our thoughts on the Heisman trophy outcome. We'll talk about some of the big NFL matchups this weekend and what we are watching for. Plus discussing some of the early season bowl games.
College bowl thoughts and Milagro Tequila interview
December 08, 2018 04:42 - 46 minutes - 27.5 MBMatt has survived his extended bout of various sicknesses and returns with Hank for the latest episode. We're going to give our thoughts on the college football playoffs and if we think the committee got it right. Plus what games we are interested in. Then we'll talk a little college basketball and NFL. We wrap up the show with a really cool interview with Jaime Salas of Milagro Tequila. Really great info on the brand plus tequila in general. We had a lot of fun talking with him. As al...
Rivalry Week Analysis and Bulleit Whiskey Reviews
November 22, 2018 16:38 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's rivalry week! One of the best weekends of the year is upon us as we feast on college football rivalry week and early season basketball match-ups. We start with some whiskey talk. We give you our thoughts on Bulleit Rye Whiskey (Hank 9/10, Matt 9/10) and Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon (Hank 9/10, Matt 8/10). Needless to say, we like them both. Plus some neat gift ideas for the cocktail lover in your life Then it's time to talk college football as we look ahead to the the Apple Cup,...
College football, basketball, NFL thoughts and holiday cocktail ideas
November 08, 2018 18:20 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBWe back! After a small layoff due to scheduling and sickness, Matt and Hank are back in the saddle to talk about the fall sports calendar going on right now. We'll start by giving you our thoughts on the latest college football playoff rankings. After that some NFL discussion including why we think Drew Brees remains underrated. College basketball has tipped off and we will talk a little about that and then wrap it up with some great holiday cocktail ideas from our friends at Smirno...
MLB playoffs weekend football and fall beer
October 18, 2018 17:34 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MBOur favorite month of the year continues. Hank and Matt are back this week to give their thoughts on the MLB playoffs as the league championship series are about to wrap up. Then we look ahead to some match-ups we will be watching in college football this weekend and some NFL games that we want to see. We'll pick some of these games and give our thoughts on the betting lines. After that some fall and seasonal beer discussion. What do we think you should be trying? Thanks for listeni...
MLB playoff analysis plus college football and NFL picks
October 11, 2018 17:19 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode 99! Almost to 100. Matt and Hank are back to break down a big weekend in sports. We'll start with our thoughts on the MLB playoffs. What do we think happens in the ALCS and NLCS. After that some thoughts on college football this week including the big matchup between UGA and LSU. Then some NFL talk and a couple games we are interested to see this week. As always thanks for listening!
MLB playoff preview, football picks, and BOLS Genever interview
October 04, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBIt's our favorite time of year. Matt and Hank are fired up to talk about the baseball playoffs, give our thoughts on the NFL and college football seasons, and pick the big games this weekend. Plus we talk to the Master Distiller at BOLS to discuss the Genever genre of spirits. Big show check it out!
College and NFL preview and a huge final weekend of MLB
September 27, 2018 17:08 - 51 minutes - 20.5 MBA huge weekend on the sports calendar as we wrap up September and Matt and Hank are here to break it all down. We start with a quick recap of the NFL and college football seasons so far. Then at 26:30 we discuss baseball's final regular season weekend and what it means in the National League. Huge implications! We follow that up by picking some of the big games this weekend. Stanford/Notre Dame, Ohio State/Penn State, Washington/BYU, LSU/Ole Miss. Plus we will give our thoughts on t...
NFL week 3 and college football week 4 predictions
September 20, 2018 15:42 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBA lot to talk about in the world of football as we head towards one of our favorite times of year, October. Matt and Hank recap the most recent weekend of action for you and what stands out in NFL and college. Then we take it back to Tales of the Cocktail to talk with Desmond Payne, Master Distiller with Beefeater Gin. He is a true legend in the spirits world and really fun to talk too. After that we pick some of the big games this weekend. We break down TAMU/Alabama, Stanford/Oregon, ...
Canelo vs GGG 2 analysis, NFL and college football picks, and Exotico Tequila
September 13, 2018 17:31 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBBig show this week as Matt and Hank are back to break down all the big games in football this weekend. Plus our Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza joins us to talk Canelo/GGG 2, along with all the insights into Vegas you need. Plus what he's watching in the NFL. We also break down the big games in college football. 3 top 25 matchups and we will give you our picks. And we'll talk with Exotico Tequila's Graciela Gonzalez about the industry and what they have been up too. Thanks for listeni...
NFL and College football picks and Glenfiddich interview
September 06, 2018 18:15 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBAnother big show full of content for you this week. Matt and Hank discuss weekend one of college football and where we stand going in to week 2. Then our thoughts on the Khalil Mack trade. Is it possible the Raiders got the better part of the deal? Then we talk fantasy football picks and some of the week one games we are interested in. After that a visit with Glenfiddich to talk about some of the new expressions they have to offer. Then it's pick time as we lay out our predictions for ...
College football begins, FEW Spirits, Captain Morgan Apple Smash
August 31, 2018 11:27 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBCollege football is back and we have a big show for you this week! Matt and Hank start by breaking down the weekend weather to let you know what games may be impacted. Then it's on to some of the big games of the weekend. We'll talk about Ole Miss/Texas Tech, West Virginia/Tennessee, Michigan/Notre Dame, Auburn/Washington, Miami/LSU, and Virginia Tech/Florida State. In between the games we have a great interview with Paul Hletko, the founder of FEW Spirits in Evanston, IL. Got to taste...