Episodes

  • The Pickle Shooter with John King (TCGS S5 E3)
    Dec 5 2025
    31 mins
  • Robin Robinson (TCGS S5 E2)
    Nov 6 2025

    Recorded live at Dear Irving on Hudson in Midtown Manhattan, this lively episode of The Cocktail Guru Show brings together hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash with special guest Robin Robinson — celebrated author of The Complete Whiskey Course / The History of Whiskey.


    Visit the website for full show notes: https://www.thecocktailgurupodcast.com/robin-robinson-tcgs-s5-e2/

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    33 mins
  • Deuces Dry with Emily Meade (TCGS S5 E1)
    Oct 24 2025

    The Cocktail Guru Show, hosted by Jonathan Pogash and his father, Jeffrey, features actress Emily Meade discussing her career and personal journey. Emily shares her experiences in various TV shows, including "The Deuce" and "Broad City," and her transition to sobriety. She also talks about the challenges of acting, including auditioning and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The show also includes a non-alcoholic cocktail recipe using POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, highlighting the growing trend of high-quality non-alcoholic drinks.


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    31 mins
  • DIRECT from The Big Easy, it's The Cocktail Guru Season Finale!
    Oct 3 2025

    Hey everyone, Jonathan and Jeffrey here, bringing you the season finale of Season 4 of The Cocktail Guru Show, live from the vibrant city of New Orleans at Cafe Amelie. This episode is packed with incredible guests, insightful discussions, and, of course, amazing cocktails and food.

    We had the pleasure of hosting some fantastic guests this season, including:

    • Kyle McHugh from Proof Media

    • Laura Cullen

    • Ben Jones from Spiribam Spirits

    • Alejandro Coronado from Cuervo Tequila

    • Jaime Salas from Proximo Spirits

    • Absinthe distiller, Absinthia Vermut

    • Celebrity guests Cheech and Chong

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Tending to Flair with Chirs Cardone (TCGS S4 E8)
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash welcome longtime friend and world-class bartender Chris Cardone. From his early days in flair bartending competitions to building craft cocktail programs in New York, Chris has carved a unique career in hospitality. But his story goes beyond the bar—after a pivotal moment in 2015, he embraced a healthier lifestyle and shifted focus toward non-alcoholic spirits and craft mocktails, proving that sophistication in a glass doesn’t always require alcohol.

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    44 mins
  • From Battlefield to Bottle: SPYRT Worldwide's Global Mission with Sam Lerman (S4 E7)
    May 30 2025

    What do you get when you combine a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, humanitarian deminer, and wine importer? Meet Sam Lerman, CEO of Spirit Worldwide, whose life reads like a real-world spy thriller. In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash sit down with Sam tohear how a mission in Ukraine led to the discovery of world-class wines — and how he’s now introducing them to the U.S.
    ➡️ Learn about rare Ukrainian varietals like Saperavi,the humanitarian mission behind the brand, and why Sam’s story is anything but ordinary.
    🎧 Listen now and toast to a story of courage, compassion, and craft.

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    31 mins
  • Direct from Denver Part II: WSWA Access LIVE 2025 (S4 E6)
    Apr 6 2025

    Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father Jeffrey Pogash as they dive into the fascinating world of spirits and cocktails in this exciting episode of The Cocktail Guru Show! Recorded live from the WSWA Access Live event in Denver, Colorado, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and expert opinions from some of the industry's leading trailblazers and tastemakers.

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    39 mins
  • Direct from Denver Part I: WSWA Access LIve 2025 (S4 E5)
    Mar 15 2025

    Join Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash, the dynamic father-son duo, as they dive into the world of cocktails, spirits, and hospitality trends in this special episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, recorded live at the WSWA Access Live Convention in Denver, Colorado! We had some incredible conversations with industry trailblazers including basketball super start Al Harrington, Morgan Weinstock of Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, Neal Cohen from Tip Top Cocktails and Mariana Quintanar from Tequila Malas Lenguas. Plus, Jonathan whips up a new cocktail with Mad River Revolution Rye in this week's Tipple Time.

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    43 mins