Latest Prairierose Podcast Episodes
Episode 48: Glögg, Nog, & The Coquito - Drinking Christmas Around the World
Bit by a Fox Podcast - December 21, 2018 15:19 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhile it is often customary in many cultures to have wine and beer with the Christmas meal, people have been mixing up boozy cups of cheer for centuries. For this shot-sized, end of the year episode, Prairie picks a sampling of traditional holiday drinks from around the world. Homemade eggnog ...
Episode 47: Tobin Shea & LA's Redbird Restaurant
Bit by a Fox Podcast - December 14, 2018 09:43 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsLA is one of the most exciting places for food & drink culture in the world right now, and has been underrated for years, so this week's episode is local. I focused on a bartender, a drinks program, and a restaurant that has made an incredible impression on this city in recent years. Bartender...
Episode 46: Aberlour Single Malt Scotch with Callum O’Donnell
Bit by a Fox Podcast - December 07, 2018 09:52 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsContinuing our Scotch whisky streak, I interview Scotsman, Callum O’Donnell, the brand new, fresh faced global brand ambassador for Aberlour, the beloved Single Malt Scotch produced in the heart of Speyside, and known for their sherry cask aging. We talked about his time in the Dominican Republi...
Episode 45: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Paul Skipworth
Bit by a Fox Podcast - November 30, 2018 08:06 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society is an international community of whisky lovers, where members have access to some of the finest rare and limited edition whiskies in the world. My guest this week is Paul Skipworth, former CEO of Ardbeg and Glenmorangie, and now Chairman of The Scotch Malt Whisky S...
Episode 44: Scotch Whisky Master Blender: Dr. Rachel Barrie
Bit by a Fox Podcast - November 16, 2018 10:19 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis week's guest is Dr. Rachel Barrie, Master Blender for historic single malt scotch brands BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh. I caught up with Rachel while she was in Los Angeles celebrating the release of the much anticipated The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival. The GlenDronach bra...
Episode 43: Aquavit with Malina Bickford
Bit by a Fox Podcast - November 09, 2018 11:36 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAquavit is a Scandinavian spirit that has been produced since the 15th century and yet we’re still getting familiar with it in the states. Thanks to a renewed interest in heritage spirits, the growing and ever curious cocktail culture, and a smattering of new brands on the market, Aquavit is mak...
Episode 42: Documenting Cocktail Culture with Gabi Porter
Bit by a Fox Podcast - November 02, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsOur guest this week is Gabi Porter, New York-based documentary photographer and barfly, whose work is featured in nearly every boozy publication the world over. Gabi specializes in taking photos at bars and restaurants, and has made a name for herself as one of THE go-to cocktail photogs in the ...
Episode 41: Cognac Pt. 3
Bit by a Fox Podcast - October 26, 2018 12:35 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWe’re now in the final episode of our three part Cognac series. In this week’s episode I again sit down with two Cognac houses, both with a rich heritage and British DNA but, again, very different from one another. My first interview is with 5th generation Cognac producer, the incredibly dynamic...
Episode 40: Cognac Pt. 2
Bit by a Fox Podcast - October 19, 2018 10:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn continuation of our Cognac series, I sit down with two very different Cognac houses. One house is rooted in tradition in the heart of the Grand Champagne region, and the other is a young brand that is shaking up the category with some modern techniques. My guests are Patrice Piveteau, deputy ...
Episode 39: Cognac Pt. 1
Bit by a Fox Podcast - October 12, 2018 10:43 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsI went to Cognac last month and I came back with VERY heavy luggage full of beautiful bottles, an entirely new appreciation for brandy, and an epic series of episodes! This week we kick off our Cognac series. First up is David Boileau, a Cognac educator and ambassador since 2006 for the BNIC ...
Episode 38: Bertoux Brandy with Jeff Bell
Bit by a Fox Podcast - October 05, 2018 07:21 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis week’s guest is veteran bartender Jeff Bell from legendary drinking den PDT in New York City. Jeff is the consulting master blender of an exciting new American born brandy called BERTOUX Brandy. It recently launched in New York and here in California where I caught up with Jeff at their rec...
Episode 37: Nightcap with Kara Newman
Bit by a Fox Podcast - September 28, 2018 09:02 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis week's guest is New York-based spirits and cocktail writer, Kara Newman. Kara is the Spirits Editor for Wine Enthusiast and is the author of multiple cocktail books including the forthcoming little gem: Nightcap: More than 40 Cocktails to Close Out Any Evening - available October 16th. Wha...
Episode 36: Peruvian Pisco with Romina Scheufele
Bit by a Fox Podcast - September 21, 2018 07:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsPisco. What exactly is this South American spirit that has been all abuzz in the cocktail world in recent years? Its history goes back to the 16th century, but it's still largely undiscovered by the average American consumer. Other than the Pisco Sour, many wouldn’t know how to order it, what to...
Episode 35: Maker's Mark with Rob Samuels
Bit by a Fox Podcast - September 14, 2018 07:23 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWith its iconic square-shaped bottle dipped in red wax and that consistently familiar flavor profile, Kentucky bourbon brand Maker's Mark is recognized and beloved the world over. Apparently, not without a shaky start. According to Rob Samuels, who currently runs the company, it took a good 30 y...
Episode 34: Amaro with Brad Thomas Parsons
Bit by a Fox Podcast - September 07, 2018 08:24 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAmaro, the Italian bitter liqueur, has been used as a digestive in Italy and produced for hundreds of years, and has had a relatively recent resurgence due to the craft cocktail revival. And yet, outside of Italy and this niche-y industry, the Amaro category is still fairly unknown, and often ...
Episode 33: Sother Teague "I'm Just Here For the Drinks"
Bit by a Fox Podcast - August 31, 2018 07:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsOur guest this week is Sother Teague - a greatly admired veteran barman, teacher, and cocktail expert. He is the Beverage Director at New York bitters and amaro haven Amor y Amargo, Wine Enthusiast’s Mixologist of the Year in 2017, co-host of the 'Speakeasy' podcast on Heritage Radio Network...a...
Episode 32: We're Taking a Summer Holiday!
Bit by a Fox Podcast - August 17, 2018 06:46 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsNow that we're in the dog days of summer and more than half way into our first season, we've decided to take a wee break - 2 weeks - for summer holiday. This is the perfect time to sip on a cocktail or two and catch up on allllll those Bit by a Fox Podcast episodes you might’ve missed along the ...
Episode 31: Tam O'Shanter and the Great Wall of Scotch
Bit by a Fox Podcast - August 10, 2018 21:31 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis week we’re exploring one of the most fascinating restaurants in the country, the legendary and whimsical Scottish-themed restaurant Tam O’Shanter. Tam O'Shanter is the oldest continuously operated family run restaurant in Los Angeles, now in their 4th generation, and it's considered to b...
Episode 30: The Booze World's Worst Ideas with Jason Horn
Bit by a Fox Podcast - August 03, 2018 12:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWine for dudes? Boozy gatorade? A clear aged whiskey ala Pepsi Crystal? The adult beverage industry has historically made questionable choices and we're just here to heckle tf out of them. Resident snark, LA-based food and drinks writer Jason Horn and I kick off a new series all about the booze ...
Episode 29: Meet the Teetotaling BBaF Podcast Producer, Anna Tivell
Bit by a Fox Podcast - July 27, 2018 14:47 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThe Bit by a Fox Podcast is now 7 months in, 29 episodes deep and just past that mid-season mark. There is no better time than now to introduce listeners to the producer, editor, gorgeous eccentric, and lovable Swede who helps to make this all happen every week, Anna Tivell. I've truly enj...
Episode 28: Talking Champagne with NoMad Los Angeles Wine Director Ryan Bailey
Bit by a Fox Podcast - July 20, 2018 08:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFor this week's Bit by a Fox Podcast I spoke with wine prodigy Ryan Bailey at his home base in downtown LA’s beautiful new NoMad Los Angeles. As Wine Director, Ryan oversees the classically inspired wine program that is roughly 1000 selections and features Champagne as a focus. We delve into Rya...
Episode 27: Mead - History's Oldest Drink with Fred Minnick
Bit by a Fox Podcast - July 13, 2018 06:32 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis week we’re talking about the oldest adult beverage known to man: MEAD. You’ve probably read about it in some romantic tale - it’s one of the most documented boozy beverages in history - and maybe you’ve had a chance to try it, but many are still unfamiliar with this storied drink of ferment...
Episode 26: Seedlip -The First Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Bit by a Fox Podcast - July 06, 2018 07:25 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFor this week’s episode we’re getting a little less boozy...or rather, booze free altogether! In this episode we talk about SEEDLIP - one of the most successful spirit launches out of the UK in recent years - a product that bills itself as the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. What...
Episode 25: Los Angeles Gay Bar Evolution with Garrett McKechnie
Bit by a Fox Podcast - June 29, 2018 08:17 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsGay Pride Month is coming to a close, and our three part series devoting episodes to LGBTQ stories is also wrapping up. In this third and final episode, we bring the focus to Los Angeles. My guest this week is Garrett McKechnie, bartender and co-owner of the award winning Bar Mattachine, a gay b...
Episode 24: LGBTQ Club Culture in the 70s & 80s with Emily Colucci
Bit by a Fox Podcast - June 22, 2018 08:33 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsLast week we kicked off a Gay Pride Month series on the podcast. We’re devoting the rest of the month to LGBTQ stories - the importance of gay bars and clubs through history, the cultural impact of the movements that came out of those important spaces, and the renegades, revolutionaries and icon...
Episode 23: Gay Bars Through History with Christine Sismondo
Bit by a Fox Podcast - June 15, 2018 08:05 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn honor of Gay Pride Month, we’ve decided to devote the rest of the month on the Bit by a Fox Podcast to LGBTQ stories – highlighting the importance of gay bars and clubs through history, the cultural impact of the movements that came out of those important spaces, and the renegades, revolution...
Episode 22: Rosé All Day
Bit by a Fox Podcast - June 08, 2018 07:28 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsTomorrow is National Rosé Day, yes, it's an actual day, and not just a lifestyle, thankyouverymuch. I thought we’d get into the spirit by diving into this pink summer fave on the podcast. The thousand years of history, the French Riviera glamour, the highs, and the lows lows (blush wine, anyone?...
Episode 21: Negroni Week with Anne Louise Marquis
Bit by a Fox Podcast - June 01, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn honor of Negroni Week sweeping the cocktail land next week (June 4-10), I spoke with Anne Louise Marquis, the National Portfolio Brand Ambassador of Campari America. Negroni Weekis a celebration of one of the most perfect cocktail creations - the equal parts drink of gin, sweet vermouth, a...
Episode 20: WSWA Convention
Bit by a Fox Podcast - May 25, 2018 15:16 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIt's our 20th episode of the Bit by a Fox Podcast! And we've decided to shake it up a little.... A couple of weeks ago I visited the 75th annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. It’s the largest gathering of distributors, wholesalers and product...
Episode 19: The One-Bottle Cocktail with Maggie Hoffman
Bit by a Fox Podcast - May 18, 2018 08:17 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFor this week’s episode, we feature Maggie Hoffman and her recent book “The One-Bottle Cocktail”, a collection of drinks recipes with a seasonal and culinary bent that focuses on using just one type of spirit per drink. We spoke about what ingredients can replace liqueurs and amaros and modif...
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