Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations Hops & Spirits

Country singer and songwriter Colton James join us (11:45 mark) to talk about his new EP America, writing personal songs like Ring on Her Finger, working with Jimmy Nichols and the late Kim Tribble, the Land 4 Heroes Lodge, RedSunset Entertainment, where his love of music came from and more. Plus, Becca Gardner, founder of NKD LDY, joins us (1:45 mark) for tasting notes to talk about non-alcoholic spirits.
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Award-winning bluegrass group The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, join us to talk about their new album The Darkest Hour, how the group formed, what it's like playing with family, how they got into music, winning two IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, being pranked by Steve Martin, their career and more. Plus, Erik Tennyson joins us for tasting notes to share some tips to making cocktails a little healthier in the new year.

Comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins us to talk about his new comedy special Testify, the best places he's traveled to, the toughest part of being on the road, opening for musicians, being on Conan, how his special came about, filming at the International Church of Cannabis, how true his stories he shares are, his accent and what's in store for 2023. Plus, Mark McLaughlin, co-founder of Old Line Spirits, joins us for tasting notes to explain what American Single Malt Whiskey is.

Bruce Buffer, entrepreneur, announcer & entertainer, and Umberto Luchini of Wolf Spirit join us to talk about Puncher's Chance Bourbon, how Bruce got involved, Umberto's past success, launching Wolf Spirit Distillery, how Bruce came up with "It's Time" and got into announcing, the name behind the brand, their latest releases and so much more. Plus, Michael Barkin and James Cosma, co-founders of Sommarøy Spirits, join us for tasting notes to talk about lower ABV spirits.

Country singer/songwriter Dariann Leigh joins us to talk about her latest single Jackson, growing up in Minnesota, moving to Nashville, whether she still gets to hunt, her Jackson Mini Doc series, her writing style, how she found her voice, picking up the guitar, her guitar collection, whether more new music is coming and what she's hopeful for in 2023. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us for tasting notes to ask the question: What bourbon would Santa drink?

Americana artist Jarrod Dickenson joins us to talk about his new album Big Talk coming Feb. 3, his favorite whiskies, their home bar, the proper time to wear a hat, being able to travel with his wife, getting her to join him on stage, being able to make new music, how this album compares to his first albums, what else he's hoping for in 2023 and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us to talk those out of season beers we all enjoy year round.