Latest Margaritas Podcast Episodes
Women in the tequila industry with Fany Camarena
The Tequila Tester - May 27, 2020 14:57 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe speak with Fany Camarena about women in the tequila industry. She is the daughter of Carlo Camarena who is master distiller for the brand Tequila Ocho and El Tesoro. We sip Tequila Ocho anejo as she discusses the family aspects of the business.
Discussing Dano's Dangerous Tequila with Chris Timmerman
The Tequila Tester - May 25, 2020 06:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChris Timmerman joins us to discuss Dano's Dangerous Tequila. They use traditional processes to craft their tequila in one of the older distilleries around. We talk through their aging process which includes making and charring their own barrels. We sample their blanco, reposado, anejo and infus...
Nonprofits (interview with Erin Washington)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - May 22, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutesThis week Claire does a deep dive into nonprofits. What are they? Why are they important? How does it affect the government? As always, this weeks headlines. Interview with fundraiser and development coordinator, Erin Washington.
Healthcare - Part III (interview with Sarah McKeown)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - May 15, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutesClaire dives into the last of our three part series on Healthcare! What are the other models that are used in other countries? What exactly are our politicians healthcare policies? And what are the pros and cons? As always, this weeks headlines. Interview with Health Policy Analyst, Sarah McKeown.
Healthcare - Part II (interview with Beth Kander)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - May 08, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutesThis week Claire continues her deep dive into Healthcare! What's the difference between public and private plans? What do acronyms like PPO and HMO stand for and what they mean? What is Obamacare? Our suggestions for what to get your mom for Mother's Day. A few Mother's Day advertisements. As al...
Healthcare - Part I (interview with Ava Bibergal)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - May 01, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutesClaire does a deep dive into Healthcare. What does it mean when Americans talk about healthcare? What are the confusing terms I need to know? What is the history behind it? As always, this weeks headlines. Interview with pediatric nurse, Ava Bibergal.
Tequila and family with Master Distiller Carlos Camarena
The Tequila Tester - April 29, 2020 13:21 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe talk with Master Distiller Carlos Camarena who is producing brands such as Tequila Ocho, El Tesoro and Tapatio. He discusses the family aspect at his distillery La Alteña and how important it is to the business. We sip on some of his creations while discussing how his work is like an artist. ...
Interview with brand ambassador Jesse Estes of Tequila Ocho
The Tequila Tester - April 24, 2020 13:24 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, we talk with Jesse Estes, brand ambassador with Tequila Ocho about their company and how it was started. We discuss how they keep the agave profile through their entire lineup while sampling Ocho Plata and single barrel anejo. Tequila Ocho - http://ochotequila.com
Climate Change (interview with Julia Gomel-Dunn)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - April 24, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutesClaire does a deep dive on Climate Change. What is the science behind climate change? How is it political? What are the misconceptions? As always, this week's headlines. Return segment, Reports from around the House. Interview with Environmental worker, Julia Gomel-Dunn/
Drinking Blancos with Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer
The Tequila Tester - April 20, 2020 13:13 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsComing back on the show is Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer to discuss and sample blanco tequilas. We randomly selected Volans, Cascahuin Tahano and Fortaleza. During the tasting, we talk about processes and flavor profiles. The Tequila Wanderer - http://instagram.com/the_tequila_wanderer ...
The CARES Act (interview with Ranch Ward)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - April 17, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesClaire does a deep dive on the Cares Act. What exactly does it entail? How does it affect you? How do I receive my 1200 dollars? As always, this weeks headlines. Interview with Rachel (Ranch) Ward.
The Executive Branch (interview with Sophie de Bruijn)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - April 10, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutesClaire does a deep dive into the Executive Branch in our final episode on the branches of government. How is the Executive Branch different from the other two branches? What does it consist of? What are it's checks and balances? Then an update on Covid-19. As always, this weeks headlines. Interv...
The Judicial Branch (interview with Kristen Aviles)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - April 03, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutesClaire does a deep dive into the Judicial Branch. What does it consist of? What are it's responsibilities? In what ways does it act as a check on the other two branches of government? As always, headlines from this weeks news. A new segment about news unrelated to the Coronavirus. Interview with...
The Legislative Branch (interview with Tyler de Salazar)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - March 27, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutesClaire does a deep dive on the Legislative Branch of the government. What exactly does it consist of? What are it's responsibilities? What are it's checks and balances? An update on the corona virus. A special guest appearance. As always, headlines. Interview with Math Teacher, Tyler de Salazar.
Coronavirus (interview with Thad Perry)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - March 20, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesClaire does a deep dive on the Coronavirus. What exactly do we know about it? What can we do prevent its spreading. As always, headlines from the weeks news. A special new segment. Interview with SRNA, Thad Perry.
La Dama Tequila discusses sustainability and the environment
The Tequila Tester - March 19, 2020 13:42 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLa Dama Tequila shares their message on sustainability, the environment and fair treatment in the tequila industry. We drink their blanco tequila while talking about processes and how they are trying to distinguish themselves in the market. We also discuss their beautiful bottle and how it is m...
Democrats and Republicans
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - March 13, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutesClaire dives into what exactly the Democratic and the Republican parties stand for. What is their history? What makes makes them different? What makes someone align with the ideals of any party? Then of course, headlines!
Democracy vs Republic (interview with Emma Laurent)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - March 06, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutesClaire does a deep dive on democracies vs republics. What are they? And how are they different? Headlines from the weeks news. Interview with campaign junkie, Emma Laurent.
Generations of history in the tequila industry with G4 Tequila
The Tequila Tester - March 05, 2020 03:03 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLearn about the history of G4 Tequila while we discuss the brand with Shawn Miller. He shares stories about master distiller Felipe Camarena, their family and unique processes. Our tequila samplings take us through their blanco, reposado, anejo and the extra anejo makes a surprise visit. G4 ...
Voting! (and interview with Kristina Walter)
Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - February 28, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutesHost Claire dives into Sit Still, Look Opinionated's very first podcast. Topics include: What is voting? A breakdown of the Electoral College. Some notable headlines from February. And an interview with actor and friend, Kristina Walter.
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Sit Still, Look Opinionated. - February 21, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutesIntroducing Sit Still, Look Opinionated! A brand new podcast that talks about politics in a non-political way. Or at least in a way that makes it sound less scary to talk about at the dinner table.
The history of El Tequileño and sampling a unique reposado
The Tequila Tester - February 13, 2020 16:33 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, we speak with Juan Pablo De Loera about El Tequileño tequila. We discuss the history of the distillery that has been open for over 60 years. We taste several of their offerings including a unique reposado that is aged for over 6 years. El Tequileño - http://tequileno.com/ ...
Becca Taubel
Let's Fly! - February 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBecca Taubel (beccataubel.com! The Second City!) joins us to discuss Tekashi 6ix9ine, Bon Appetit cooking videos, working on cruise ships, The Lost Children of Rockdale County, senior nicknames, abstinence only sex ed, and more!
Interview with Alex Baca of Azunia Tequila
The Tequila Tester - February 06, 2020 01:25 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe talk with Alex Baca of Azunia Tequila about their small batch tequila out of Amatitan, Jalisco. The discussion centers around how they chose their particular tequila distillery and the advantages to having estate grown agave. We learn about their tequila offerings through sampling the blanco,...
Anejo over everything, learn about the style with us
The Tequila Tester - January 23, 2020 01:31 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe work through covering all styles of tequila with this exclusively anejo show. As we taste through JaJa, Cantera Negra and Ocho, the conversation moves to price points and psychology of purchasing tequila. Learn about anejos and how they can be different from brand to brand.
Distinguishing your tequila in a crowded market with Maurice Tebele of JaJa Tequila
The Tequila Tester - January 09, 2020 03:04 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe interview Maurice Tebele of JaJa tequila about how the brand was started and meaning behind the name. The conversation deep dives in some of the unique marketing they are doing in the space. We taste their reposado tequila while taking about the blanco and newly released anejo. Learn about t...
Caitlin Dullea
Let's Fly! - January 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCaitlin Dullea (@tiny_clays on IG, Ladies Who Ranch), joins us to talk about "the fay", local crime, Enterprise City, Anglerfish, Suriname Toads, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (again... different facts this time), stump speeches, Yugoslavia, natural disasters, and more!
Kelly Cooper
Let's Fly! - December 16, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsKelly Cooper (@kellyccooper on IG and Twitter, Ladies Who Ranch, Dr. Phone Comedy Hour on KPISS.fm) joins us to discuss Stan culture, facials and skincare, artistic inspiration, LED lightbulbs, Heavyweights (1995), and more!
Juliet Prather
Let's Fly! - December 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJuliet Prather (@juliet.prayther on IG) joins us to discuss The Salem Witch Museum, Nietzsche, Ursula Le Guin, The Death Valley Germans, Meditation, and more!
Ashley and Rhiannon
Let's Fly! - November 12, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMeaghan's friends from college Ashley and Rhiannon join us on their vacation to New York City. We discuss Governor's Island, Daily Rituals, Llama Llama books, what happens when there's not a First Lady, and more! The most fact-filled episode yet? So many "facts™" Let's Fly!
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