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Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert ... more

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Latest Episodes

Where do you go for arguably the best pint of Budweiser in America? Why, Wilmington, North Carolina of course, where Robby Dow, formerly of Grand Army in Brooklyn, has opened his new place Bespoke which has been called, on this show, a perfect bar. H... more

What do you do if the spokesperson for your brand is an actual bear? What if the creative partner for your brand is a famous actor from a hit TV show? CEO Anthony Moniello and Actor Gabriel Macht sit down to talk Bear Fight, their whiskey brand that ... more

What makes a good sommelier? Encyclopedic knowledge of the wine world? The ability to sell anything to anyone? Or something more empathetic and human? If anyone knows it’s Claire Paparazzo, Wine Director for Sunday Hospitality Group and the Hotel Che... more

In another Boomerang! episode from Raleigh, North Carolina Greg sits down with Patrick Shanahan in his new bar space Rosebud to talk about the space, the buildout, and what it took to incorporate influences ranging from Japanese hi-fi lounges to spag... more

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Recent Guests

Robby Dow
Former beverage director at Grand Army; owner and beverage director of Bespoke in Wilmington, North Carolina
Bespoke NC
Episode: Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow
Anthony Moniello
Founder of Bear Fight Whiskey; CEO of Next Century Spirits
Next Century Spirits
Episode: You Can Take the Guy Out of the Bear Suit but You Can't Take the Bear Out of the Suits Guy with Anthony Moniello & Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht
Bear Fight creative partner; actor known for Suits
Bear Fight
Episode: You Can Take the Guy Out of the Bear Suit but You Can't Take the Bear Out of the Suits Guy with Anthony Moniello & Gabriel Macht
Claire Paparazzo
Former wine director at Blue Hill Stone Barns and Dirty French; current wine program lead at Sunday Hospitality Group (Chelsea Hotel)
Sunday Hospitality Group, Chelsea Hotel
Episode: Dine Fine with Funked Up Wine with Claire Paparazzo
Patrick Shanahan
Co-owner and designer of Rosebud Cocktail Lounge
Rosebud Cocktail Lounge
Episode: You'll Never Find a More Pleasant Hive of Vibes and Hospitality with Patrick Shanahan
Heather Greene
Master blender, Milam & Greene Whiskey
Milam & Greene Whiskey
Episode: Texas v. Kentucky: Battle of the Bourbons! with Heather Greene
Natasha Sofia
Global US Brand Ambassador at Mijenta Tequila; Global Advocacy Director
Mijenta Tequila
Episode: Triple Barrel-Aged Tequila with Natasha Sofia
Tao Zrafi
Creative force behind Acid Buddy and No School Tomorrow Bar
No School Tomorrow Bar
Episode: The Menu with 2,500 Cocktails with Tao Zrafi
Sean Johnson
Brand ambassador for Hennessy
Hennessy
Episode: Hennessy After Dark with Sean Johnson

Hosts

Sother Teague
Co-host of the show, known for his personality and interactions with guests, bringing humor and a wealth of knowledge to discussions on cocktails and spirits.
Greg Benson
Co-host who offers insights into the world of cocktails and spirits, engaging listeners through lively dialogue and interviews with notable guests.
Damon Boelte
Co-host and head bartender, providing a strong industry perspective with extensive experience in cocktail crafting and hospitality.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • Otherwise great

    The theme song makes me want to kill my family. I eventually set my player (Overcast) to skip the intro and outro so that I don’t have to hear it a anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ktslcut
    United States2 years ago
  • Poor Mic Quality

    Sother and Greg! Please invest in some quality microphones and recording/podcasting equipment. I started listening to the show many years ago but you guys have not evolved technically with the rest of the podcast world. Content is great but it’s painful to listen to such horrible audio quality. Greg especially- it sounds like you’re calling in from a pay phone inside a very large hollow room. I understand you stopped recording in person from Roberta’s when the pandemic hit, but that was four yea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Catertot
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this show!

    Insightful, informative, and engaging! I recently discovered The Speakeasy and have already learned a ton. I can’t believe this content is free!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria Velasco 1
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent show!

    Have really enjoyed the stories and learning! #I❤️SE! JDShult

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JDShultz
    United States4 years ago
  • I love this show

    It’s so fun to hear bartenders I’ve been a fan of chat. Haven’t tried the mountain Suze yet— weirdly, I can’t find Mountain Dew easily here in boston either?? And I just didn’t try as hard— but I did end up dusting off the Suze bottle at the back of my shelf & remembering how good it is on its own! Honestly this podcast gives me way too many ideas about what to try. #I❤️SE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megatheorem
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners rave about the engaging hosts and their ability to create lively discussions that are both educational and entertaining.
Many praise the diversity of guests, which enriches the content and provides multiple perspectives on cocktail culture.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow
Q: What have you learned about training the next generation of bartenders and baristas to work together?
Hire people who value guest interaction, train them to execute timing with multiple drink types, provide hands-on leadership by working beside them, and create a culture that prioritizes efficiency without sacrificing hospitality.
Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow
Q: Why is Budweiser on tap such a central symbol for Bespoke, and how does it fit with the Amaro-forward menu?
Budweiser on tap represents a bridge between high and low culture, acknowledging regional beer traditions while offering a sophisticated, bitter-forward Amaro-driven cocktail program; the system emphasizes temperature, service speed, and the sensory contrast of a frozen, crystalline Budweiser experience.
Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow
Q: How does the day-to-night concept work operationally, and what challenges did you overcome?
We leaned on cross-training between coffee and bartending, ensured staff could handle volume with hospitality, and implemented a dual program where daytime coffee service seamlessly transitions into a focused cocktail program at night, supported by careful scheduling and a robust training culture.
Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow
Q: What made Bespoke feel like a perfect bar to you as a patron and to you as the operator?
The blend of Amari-forward, bitter cocktails with a strong all-day coffee program, the warm, approachable neighborhood vibe, and the highly considered back-of-house design—ergonomics, layout, and equipment—create a space that feels both casually inviting and technically precise.
Texas v. Kentucky: Battle of the Bourbons! with Heather Greene
Q: How does Provisions fit into the Milam & Greene lineup and its price point?
The team designed Provisions as an 80-proof, accessible Kentucky-Texan blend using a combination of pot still whiskey, malted rye, and texification to create a premium-feeling bottle at a consumer-friendly price.

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Recent guests on The Speakeasy include:

1. Robby Dow
2. Anthony Moniello
3. Gabriel Macht
4. Claire Paparazzo
5. Patrick Shanahan
6. Heather Greene
7. Natasha Sofia
8. Tao Zrafi

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