Botanical Trails

Brian Heeter

A chance to explore gins with friends, have a few laughs and go off the beaten path. It is a small slice of the intellectual tavern life. 

  1. 2H AGO

    Drinks with Jon & Beth - Two Gins from Alaska

    As we close out Season 3, we are joined by Jon and his friend Beth, and we try two gins from Alaska.  As we enjoy these gins from the Land of the Midnight Sun, we chat about pancake themed names for dogs, the Russian River in Alaska, bears and The White Stripes. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear if landlines for phones are making a comeback.  Are they?? Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    58 min

  2. DEC 19

    Drinks with Sean (again) - Two Spanish Gins

    For our latest episode, Sean returns to try a couple of gins from Spain.  As we indulge in gins from the east and west of Spain, we chat about Sean’s wedding, the return of Vine videos, David Letterman, video games in college, and how ancient Romans enjoyed poisoning themselves. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear if an athletic test should have to be passed prior to participating in beer darts.  It’ll be an entertaining time. Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    1h 4m

  3. DEC 5

    Toe Squished Grapes returns!!

    They're back . . . and really that is enough said.  Kelly & Molly return to host their latest edition of their podcast takeover.  And while tasting wine, Kelly adds a bit of a twist to this episode, while Molly introduces us to ASMR.  And there is much more than that. Come join them for perhaps the best hour of your week! Cheers! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    1h 4m

  4. NOV 21

    Drinks with Dave - Two Gins from Scandinavia

    My good friend Dave returns to the show and we try a couple of gins from Scandinavia - one from Denmark and one from Norway.  While enjoying these gins from Northern Europe, we chat our siblings and their radical sabbaticals, roving teenagers dressed as sailors in Denmark, and how some of the danger involved with events in the Winter Olympics make them appealing. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear if we should start to offer bets on trivia during the podcast.  It’ll be an entertaining time🎙️!! Cheers!!  Or Skol!! This episode of this season can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. #BotanicalTrails #Gin My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    51 min

  5. TRAILER

    Wake the Kids, Call the Neighbors - A quick follow up to Greg's episode

    Hi everyone - in a follow up to Greg's recent episode, his guy came through and now through October 21st, you can go to the following web site to order Botanical Trails swag if you have an interest: https://logotipo.chipply.com/BotanicalTrails/ We will be back soon with a new episode. Cheers! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    4 min

  6. SEP 26

    Drinks with Laurie (again) - Two gins from Iceland

    As we slip into the fall season, knowing winter is around the corner, we thought for the next episode it would be a good time to explore some gins from Iceland with my sister Laurie.  As we we try two smooth gins from the land of ice and fire, we also get a chance to hear about Laurie connecting with an exchange student from high school, the E-15 volcano, and an arctic fox. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear Laurie once again select someone you definitely have never heard of for Off The Beaten Path.  It’ll be an entertaining time🎙️Takk!! Cheers!! This episode of this season can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. #BotanicalTrails #Gin My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    57 min

  7. SEP 5

    Drinks with Greg - Gin Taste Test

    Back by popular demand, one of our favorite guests, Greg Ceithaml, is back and he had an interesting concept for us to try.  For the first time, we do a taste test during the show.  And while trying out his idea, we also chat about his recent trip to Chicago for Lalapalooza, his trip to the beach, and a special book from my childhood. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear his surprise for Off The Beaten Path.  It’ll be an entertaining time🎙️ Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    49 min

  8. AUG 22

    Drinks with Brian (yes, again) - Two Scottish gins

    One of our favorite guests, Brian Place, returns to the show to try two gins from Scotland.  In this episode, which hits not one but two milestones for the podcast, we discuss his parent’s trip to Scotland, the Jeopardy prank that never was, and the beaches of Scotland. Come for the drinks, and stick around to hear Brian show off his knowledge of sap.  This really might be the most fun hour of your week🎙️ Cheers!! This episode of this season can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. #BotanicalTrails #Gin My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

    52 min
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A chance to explore gins with friends, have a few laughs and go off the beaten path. It is a small slice of the intellectual tavern life. 

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  • Creator
    Brian Heeter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Botanical Trails
  • Show Website
    Botanical Trails