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The Speakeasy

The Speakeasy

By: Heritage Radio Network
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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 and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.© © 2016 Heritage Radio Network 113116 Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ryes Above

    Ryes Above
    Oct 31 2025

    No one else in spirits really thinks the way Rob Easter does. His Workhorse Rye brand is based on heirloom grains sourced specifically to make great whiskey, and his Modern Ancient Spirits label is dabbling in all manner of off-the-wall distillations. He sits down with the band to noodle out his ultimate philosophy of distillation, agriculture and environmentalism, how they all intersect, and what he’s looking forward to working on next.

    PLUS, happy Mother-Loving Halloween everybody! Greg, Sother and Damon discuss what side of the bar they prefer to be on for this spookiest of holidays and break down some of their greatest costumed triumphs and one spectacular failure.

    Follow Workhorse Rye & Modern Ancient on Instagram at @workhorserye


    LINKS

    • Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars
    • For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycalliance
    • The Sauced Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/timmckirdy/sauced-the-podcast
    • The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast
    • Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.


    Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.

    🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business.

    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

    Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

    Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

    Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

    FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

    Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

    SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio


    Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Speakeasy by becoming a member!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    55 mins
  • It’s the Write Time

    It’s the Write Time
    Oct 24 2025
    Being a full-time spirits writer is barely a job that exists anymore, so if you’re gonna be one you gotta stay sharp. Multi-award-winning author Emma Janzen takes a break from all the irons she has in the fire to talk about collaborating with drinks luminaries on her host of cocktail books, her creative process, and how what she wants to report from the world’s barstools has changed over the years. She also digs into a recent article of hers about how ICE raids are affecting the restaurant industry, and what some organizers are doing to fight back.PLUS, what do you call a bar that’s not quite a legacy bar, but isn’t new enough to have a halo of buzz around it? And does being a well-regarded spot with a decade or so behind you put you in a perilous spot? As the owner of one such place, Sother weighs in.Follow Emma on Instagram at @emmajanzenLINKSEmma’s Article on ICE and the service industry:punchdrink.com/articles/ice-immigration-resources-bars-restaurants/Preorder Emma’s book “The Classic Cocktail Sessions”: a.co/d/9spILZ1Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsFor resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon Boelte @DamonBoelteSother Teague @CreativeDrunkGreg Benson @100ProofGregSpeakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcastFOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Sother Teague @CreativeDrunkSpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadioHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Speakeasy by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    49 mins
  • ROKC On!

    ROKC On!
    Oct 17 2025

    How is New York City like 19th century Japan? There might be more similarities than you think and Shige Kabashima wants to show them to you. An alumnus of Manhattan’s legendary Angel’s Share, Shige went on to found ROKC, a beloved ramen and oyster spot in Harlem, and NR, it’s spiritual successor on the Upper East Side. He sits down with the band to discuss how food influences his cocktails, drawing inspiration from Japan, and what it’s like to close down one iconic bar while simultaneously making plans to open a new one.


    PLUS, the founder of Maine Beer Co is running for senate and… maybe we don’t want the people who run our tap rooms running the country. Greg weighs in on whether or not he feels those skills translate.


    Follow NR on Instagram at @nr_nyc

    Follow Love Thy Neighbor at @lovethyneighbornyc


    LINKS

    Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars


    For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycalliance


    The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast


    Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.


    Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.

    🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business.

    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:

    Damon Boelte @DamonBoelte

    Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

    Greg Benson @100ProofGreg

    Speakeasy Podcast @SpeakeasyPodcast

    FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

    Sother Teague @CreativeDrunk

    SpeakeasyRadio @SpeakeasyRadio


    Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Speakeasy by becoming a member!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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