The Cocktail Guru Show

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The Cocktail Guru Show

Hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash talk food, drink, hospitality and entertainment with a mission to preserve the history of cocktails, restaurants, mixology, and wine through interviews with the most influential members of those industries.

  1. The JYPSI Spirit with Raj Alva & Ari Sussman (TCGS S4 E1)

    6 DAYS AGO

    The JYPSI Spirit with Raj Alva & Ari Sussman (TCGS S4 E1)

    On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, the premiere installment of Season 4, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep-dive the whiskey world with serial entrepreneur Raj Alva and veteran whiskey maker Ari Sussman, who, together with country music superstar Eric Church, founded JYPSI Whiskey. Watch, listen, and learn how this team of unlikely partners launched a new whiskey brand, formulated an innovative whiskey-making process—including some unique aging techniques—and mastered the art and science of blending whiskeys from across the globe. Plust, enjoy a taste of the fascinating history of punch—it hasn't always been a syrupy concoction served as children's birthday parties—in Papa Pogash's "Cocktail Commentary." THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever you enjoy your favorite shows.

    44 min
  2. New Orleans Season Finale Part 2 (TCGP S3 E21)

    08/08/2024

    New Orleans Season Finale Part 2 (TCGP S3 E21)

    Join us for the exciting second part of our Season 3 finale, recorded high atop New Orleans at Café Amélie, overlooking the vibrant French Quarter. In this special episode, we celebrate the spirit of New Orleans with a fantastic lineup of guests and delve into the world of cocktails, spirits, and hospitality.

    1h 14m
  3. Importing Paradise with Steven Gubb (TCGP S3 E20)

    08/01/2024

    Importing Paradise with Steven Gubb (TCGP S3 E20)

    On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk accounting, life insurance, and real estate—oh, and rum and rum cocktails!—with CPA, insurance executive, real estate developer, and rum entrepreneur Steven Gubb, Founder, President & CEO of Boston-based Paradise Imports, suppliers of all-natural, organic Gubba Rum. Plus Jonathan & Jeffrey go "On the Road" to Bar Convent Brooklyn, snagging impromptu interviews with industry standards Tony Abou-Ganim, Dale DeGroff, H. Joseph Ehrmann, Reza Esmaili, Jamie Gordon, Trish Rossiene, and Lucinda Sterling, and to Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery to visit the resting places of Charles Feltman, creator of the hot dog, and William Niblo, theatre impresario and pioneering New York restaurateur. All brought to you by The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits! THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

    36 min
  4. LIVE from New Orleans! Season 3 Finale Part I (TCGP S3 E19)

    07/30/2024

    LIVE from New Orleans! Season 3 Finale Part I (TCGP S3 E19)

    In this special two-part season finale of the Cocktail Guru Podcast, we went live from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. The episode featured three amazing guests: Jim Ruane from Cierto Tequila, Nick Rose from Hudson Whiskey, and Jeff Naples from Reyka Vodka. Also in this episode Jeffrey dives into the history of the Sazerac cocktail, tracing its origins back to Antoine Amédée Pechault's apothecary in New Orleans.

    44 min
  5. The Dumpling Daughter with Nadia Liu Spellman (TCGP S3 E18)

    07/11/2024

    The Dumpling Daughter with Nadia Liu Spellman (TCGP S3 E18)

    On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk comfort food that sticks to your ribs—and the pot!—with entrepreneur Nadia Liu Spellman, co-author of Dumpling Daughter: Heirloom Recipes from Our Restaurants and Home Kitchens and founder of Boston's Dumpling Daughter, the ever-expanding culinary empire inspired by Nadia's mother, co-author, and celebrity chef Sally Ling. All brought to you Emilio Lustau, maker of Lustau Vermut Dry, an exceptional, Manzanilla sherry-based Spanish vermouth. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

    35 min
  6. Coffee Unleashed with Kelly Abbott (TCGP S3 E17)

    06/27/2024

    Coffee Unleashed with Kelly Abbott (TCGP S3 E17)

    On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep-dive into coffee, discovering how an abiding passion for it prompted Kelly Abbott to leave behind 20 years of teaching K-12 students and seize the opportunity to become Owner, CEO & Roaster at Unleashed Coffee in Vacaville, California. All brought to you by Unleashed Coffee and The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits! THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

    35 min
  7. Beyond the Judgment of Paris with Christian Spurrier (TCGP S3 E16)

    06/13/2024

    Beyond the Judgment of Paris with Christian Spurrier (TCGP S3 E16)

    The Cocktail Guru Podcast: A Tribute to Steven Spurrier Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father, Jeffrey Pogash, as they dive into the fascinating world of wine and spirits. In this special episode, they pay tribute to the legendary Steven Spurrier, the man who revolutionized the wine industry. Jeffrey shares personal anecdotes about his mentor, Steven Spurrier, and how a simple wine class in Paris changed the course of his life. They are joined by Steven's son, Christian Spurrier, who provides intimate insights into his father's life and legacy. Jonathan's recent trip to Paris and the memories it brought back. Jeffrey's early days in Paris and his introduction to the world of wine. The story of Steven Spurrier and his impact on the wine industry. The historic 1976 Judgment of Paris and its lasting effects. Christian Spurrier's current projects and his father's final experiment with English wine. Christian Spurrier: Screenwriter and son of Steven Spurrier, sharing personal stories and professional insights. The exciting news about the Cocktail Guru's new shop featuring cocktail kits, bar tools, and more! A sneak peek into upcoming events and limited edition memorial magnums commemorating Steven Spurrier. Facebook YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Instagram TikTok Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music For show notes and more, visit TheCocktailGuruPodcast.com. Cheers! 🍸 Episode Highlights:Special Guest:Don't Miss:Follow Us:Listen & Subscribe:

    44 min
  8. A Quick Drink with Speed Rack's Lynnette Marrero & Ivy Mix (TCGP S3 E15)

    05/30/2024

    A Quick Drink with Speed Rack's Lynnette Marrero & Ivy Mix (TCGP S3 E15)

    On this edition of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktail speed, style, and substance with hospitality legends Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, co-founders of Speed Rack, a global all-women bartending competition that has raised over $1.5 million for charities supporting breast cancer research, and coauthors—with Megan Krigbaum—of A QUICK DRINK, a new book that elevates home cocktailing while advancing the cause of women's breast health. All brought to you by Barrel Room Chronicles and The Cocktail Guru Shop, now selling fine spirits. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

    37 min
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Hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash talk food, drink, hospitality and entertainment with a mission to preserve the history of cocktails, restaurants, mixology, and wine through interviews with the most influential members of those industries.

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  • Channel
    1st Reel Entertainment
  • Creator
    1st Reel Entertainment and The Center for Culinary Culture
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 1st Reel Entertainment and The Center for Culinary Culture
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    The Cocktail Guru Show

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