The Speakeasy
Heritage Radio NetworkAward-winning bartenders and co-hosts 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, ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 697 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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No one in this industry’s mind works quite like Ektoras Binikos. The man behind Athera Spirits, the distillery that gave us a shisho mastiha and fig leaf liqueur is back on The Speakeasy because he’s gone and done something really radical this time: ... more
How is a bartending competition different from a regular shift? What if there are cameras beaming that competition out to a national audience? And what if NSYNC is in the room watching you make drinks? Those are the conditions Lily Chun and Jena Elle... more
Are you playing a character behind the bar? Or just being yourself? Actor, author and CocktailTok celebrity Nic Hamilton joins Greg and Sother to talk about his stage and film career, how his first cocktail video got a million views overnight, and wh... more
What does it take to be one of the 50 Best bars? And what does “Best” mean anyway? Emma Sleight from 50 Best sits down with Greg and Sother to discuss how a bar makes the list, whether she’s still impressed with hospitality and what role these kinds ... more
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Apple Podcasts5SF Night & Fog
United States3 months ago - My #1 Source for Bar and Cocktail Information
A fantastically entertaining listen. I have visited so many bars, and enjoyed so many drinks at their recommendation. A wonderful resource for cocktail and drink fans from any level of knowledge!
Apple Podcasts5EdwardMRyanUnited States5 months ago - Great resource for really in depth spirits discussion!
These guys really know their stuff and are genuinely curious which makes for GREAT discussions. Keep it up guys!
Apple Podcasts5newyorkjjUnited States5 months ago - 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 Podcasts4KtslcutUnited 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 Podcasts4CatertotUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #154 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Philippines/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Ireland/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Israel/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Switzerland/Arts/Food |
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A long-running, conversation-driven show that brings together top bartenders, bar operators, designers, authors, and industry leaders to discuss cocktails, spirits, hospitality, and the broader culture surrounding drinking. Episodes blend hands-on program development, venue design, mentorship, sustainability, and storytelling, with frequent deep dives into trends, concepts, and the personalities shaping the industry. Notable strengths include thoughtful interviews with practitioners who run renowned venues, a willingness to explore both craft and business—from menu storytelling to staff development—and recurring festival and industry-event coverage that provides context for ongoing conversations about quality, inclusion, and innovation.
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The Speakeasy launched 16 years ago and published 697 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The Speakeasy?
Recent guests on The Speakeasy include:
1. Ektoras Binikos
2. Nicholas Hamilton
3. Emma Sleight
4. Brett Adams
5. Fred Beebe
6. David Vogel
7. Damola Timeyin
8. Raj Nallapothola
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