Parhaat Sneaks Geeks Podcastit (2024)

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Season 8 Ep 17 -- Jonny McMillan & Angus MacRaild of Kythe Distillery speak with Jess! 2:14:59

10d ago2:14:59

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New single malt distilleries have been popping up everywhere be they in the UK, EU, US, Asia, the Middle East, etc... it seems one can't open up their email inboxes without hearing news of a new distillery enterprise. Quite exciting if you ask us! Nearly all of these distilleries start by launching a Vodka and a Gin (or some sort of "botanical spir…

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Episode 218: Critical Entertainment II: The Kickstarter Chapter 1:11:06

15d ago1:11:06

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It's the return of Critical Entertainment to The Geekdom Fancast! Writer and Co-Founder Christopher Reda comes back to the Fancastle to talk about Critical Entertainment's FIRST Kickstarter campaign. Chris speaks about why they wanted to launch their first Kickstarter, the catalog of their library they are offering for sale, and he breaks down all …

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Season 8 Ep 16 -- Dr. Pat Heist, CSO & Co-Founder, Wilderness Trail Distillery 1:57:21

24d ago1:57:21

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In 2023, as part of Drammers Club's 10th Anniversary, aka The Drammening, Joshua's band (Kimono Draggin') played with Dr. Pat Heist's band (Zella May) in NYC and had a helluva time together. Fast forward a number of months and Single Cask Nation releases their first cask of Wilderness Trail, a glorious 4yo Rye Whisky that continues to turn heads. F…

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Season 8 Ep 15 -- Lasse Vesterby, CEO & Co-Founder, Stauning Whisky 1:35:51

1M ago1:35:51

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Joshua and Jason have a sit down with the wonderful Lasse Vesterby, CEO & Co-Founder of Stauning Whisky Distillery. While rye whisky continues to grow and evolve here in the US, just a stones throw across the pond is our friends at Stauning Whisky Distillery in Denmark who've also had a keen focus on rye whisky. But, alas (or thankfully?), because …

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Episode 217: SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) 2024 1:45:15

1M ago1:45:15

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That's right we're back with another year of the biggest collection of geek culture there is: San Diego Comic-Con! Derek is joined by everyone's favorite foodie geek Greg Mucino as they reminisce about the four (and a half) day annual event that brings over 100K geeks to one location. They talk about their favorite panels, activations, celeb sighti…

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Season 8 Ep 14 -- Tzvi Wiesel of Baxus 1:50:16

2M ago1:50:16

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In today's episode Joshua speaks to an old friend, Tzvi Wiesel, who started his whisky career helping J&J with the Whisky Jewbilee. Tzvi went from helping to run a successful whisky festival to founding and running one of the largest online rare-whisky trading platforms in the world, Baxus. J&J also taste a new Westland release: Westland's Wine Cas…

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Season 8 Ep 13 -- Anna & Wendelin, Co-Founders of Lodestar Whiskey 1:47:04

2M ago1:47:04

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During a quick jaunt into LA Jason had a sit down with Anna & Wendelin, Co-Founders of Lodestar Whiskey. A newer brand on the market, Lodestar's opening release features a blend of high rye Bourbon and American Single Malt Whisky. Listen in as Jason discusses the genesis of Lodestar and digs in deeper to understand its founders a bit more and their…

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Episode 216: Wondercon 2024 crossover with the Stuff/Junk show 41:12

3M ago41:12

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It's better late than never! With SDCC coming back we're doing the full embrace of con season with good friend Albert of the Stuff/Junk show for Wondercon 2024! We cover how it was with a post strike WC and the difference of what to see, hear, and do. Plus how that damn rain as messing with the weekend!…

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Season 8 Ep 12 -- Devin & Chase of American Mash & Grain (aka Borrowed Page) 1:56:30

3M ago1:56:30

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The last, but surely not least, of Jason's interviews during his time in Austin is with Devin Ershow & Chase Langdon of American Mash & Grain. Together, with Jason, the 3 discuss their brand of blended American whisky: Borrowed Page. Joshua & Jason highlight another whisky sample from their friends at Blind Barrels. It's a fun ride of an episode, t…

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Season 8 Ep 11 -- Irene Tan of Whisky Mentors & Canterbury Liquors 1:48:57

3M ago1:48:57

1:48:57

For some, whisky is a passing thing to enjoy every now and again ("gimme a Scotch on the rocks!"), for others it's a hobby to be explored while you're living the rest of your life as normal, and for others, like Irene Tan, it's a fascination and an obsession. Irene Tan is, perhaps, one of the most passionate people in whisk(e)y here in the US and h…

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Season 8 Ep 10 -- Daniel Whittington of The Whiskey Vault 1:45:32

4M ago1:45:32

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Jason spends some quality time with Daniel Whittington of The Whiskey Vault and Wizard Academy. Together the two have an absolute *brilliant* conversation discussing independent bottling, whisky marketing, whisky blending, music. An eye-opener of an episode, to be sure! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour (of the aforementioned SCN Balcones), and…

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Season 8 Ep 9 -- Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde, Balcones Distilling 1:35:08

4M ago1:35:08

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The first in a series of interviews held in Texas during an SCN launch features Jason sitting down with Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde of Balcones Distilling. The trio discuss distilling and blending practices, basically all things Balcones, but touch on the category and future of American Single Malt writ large. This episode is paired quite well wi…

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Season 8 Ep 8 -- Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller, MGPi (Ross & Squibb) 2:02:40

5M ago2:02:40

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Joshua and Jason met MGP's Master Distiller, Ian Stirsman, on a chance encounter at the legendary Jack Rose Dining Saloon just after an equally legendary Single Cask Nation event just after the pair won the 2024 Icons of Whisky Award for Independent Bottler of the Year. Having the chance to talk to someone responsible for making the world's most re…

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Bonus! Midnight Run 2:21:32

5M ago2:21:32

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Our Patreon pal Zach joins us again to watch maybe the best buddy picture of all time, and to find out why each of us is unpopular with the Chicago Police Department. Patreon: www.patreon.com/indianajonesminute Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1011918448897040/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/indiana_jones_minute/ www.indianajonesminute.com…

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Season 8 Ep 7 -- James Saxon, friend, and Whiskymaking Director, Compass Box 1:38:34

5M ago1:38:34

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Joshua, Jason, and James have some shared history as all three started their whisky careers via their blogs. Joshua had Jewmalt, Jason had Guid Scotch Drink, and James had Scotch Odyssey. Fast-forward 13 years and, well, you know Joshua and Jason's story with the birth and growth of Single Cask Nation, but James' journey (or should we say odyssey) …

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Season 8 Ep 6 -- Chris Riesbeck, his whisky career, and Found North! 2:02:21

5M ago2:02:21

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Few people in the industry have had as storied career in whisky in the way that Chris Riesbeck has. Aside from Chris' story being a fascinating one, Chris is a dear friend and someone Joshua and Jason have been keen to have on the podcast. Today is that day. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as the boyz did. Add to all this, Joshua and Jas…

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Season 8 Ep 5 -- Answers to recent questions and SCN updates! 1:59:03

6M ago1:59:03

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Since Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) acquired Single Cask Nation (SCN) a number of questions have come up from around the whisky world. Listen in as Joshua, Jason, and Jess tackle these questions and clarify a few misconceptions. Add to this, the 3 J's share the news of a number of bottlings being released (right now) both in the US and around the…

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Season 8 Ep 4 -- Discussing Nc'nean Distillery with founder Annabel Thomas 1:46:15

6M ago1:46:15

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Aiming to be green is not a new idea. There are a number of distilleries within Scotland (and the around the world) that are taking measures to improve their processes while reducing their carbon foot print. What is new is a distillery who leads with this idea. From their barley, to their boiler, to their bottles, Nc'nean distillery have proven the…

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Season 8 Ep 3 -- Discussing Potter Jane with founders Denny Potter & Jane Bowie 2:00:52

7M ago2:00:52

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Those that follow bourbon surely know both Denny Potter and Jane Bowie. If not due to their work with Maker's Mark (as well as Heaven Hill in the case of Denny Potter) surely for being on the padcost previously (talking about Maker's Mark & Heaven Hill... boy, I'm typing in circles!). Having Jane and Denny back on the padcost was an absolute treat.…

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Season 8 Ep 2 -- Discussing Lost Lantern with founders Nora Ganley-Roper & Adam Polonski 2:09:18

7M ago2:09:18

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As far as we're aware, you can count the number of US-based independent bottlers; bottling whisky in the Scottish tradition where the distillery is highlighted/mentioned on two fingers: Single Cask Nation and Lost Lantern. Listen in as Joshua and Jason (of SCN fame) discuss independent bottling with Nora & Adam (of Lost Lantern fame). There are als…

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Season 8 Ep 1 -- Kai Ivalo & Euan Campbell of Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1:50:13

8M ago1:50:13

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As a padcost and as padcosters Joshua and Jason always set out to have a fair bit of a focus on independent brands, independent bottlers, and just the independent spirit of the whisky industry in general. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is not a distiller and they do not refer to themselves as an independent bottler. Rather, that are a "Society" (an…

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Season 7 Ep 26 -- 7th Annual Mailbag Ep & Season 7 Finale! 1:58:44

8M ago1:58:44

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The One Nation Under Whisky 7th annual Mailbag Episode is here! Thanks to all who sent questions in. We wish we could answer all your questions in this one episode but there are only so many hours in a day... Thanks again and see you in a couple weeks with our season 8 opener! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driv…

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Episode 215: Best TV of 2023 2:55:57

8M ago2:55:57

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Derek sits down with fellow TV fans Bobby Bexar (A Toy Kinda Mood) and Greg Mucino (Burger and TV Lord) to discuss their favorites from the small screen in 2023. At almost three hours this is for all you hardcore couch potatoes!Kirjoittanut Derek C Vigeant

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Season 7 Ep 25 -- Susannah Skiver Barton and the 2024 Year in Preview 1:38:21

9M ago1:38:21

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A tradition we're keen on keeping is having the inimitable Susannah Skiver Barton on the padcost for the annual Year in Preview episode. In today's episode we not only revisit our thoughts from last year (to see if what was predicted came true) but we look ahead to what may be in store for the wide world of whisky for 2024. ...as usual, have a seat…

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Season 7 Ep 24 -- Andrew Dane, CEO of Artisanal Spirits Co and details SCN joining the ASC family! 1:30:19

9M ago1:30:19

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Chances are by now you've heard the (amazing!) news that Single Cask Nation has joined the Artisanal Spirits Company family of brands which includes the Scotch Malt Whisky Society & J.G. Thompson. Listen in to hear from (and about) Andrew Dane, CEO of ASC regarding this big news! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're d…

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Episode 214- NYCC 2023 1:32:57

10M ago1:32:57

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Before the year ends Derek was able to get one last episode out! Joining Derek on this episode is Robert Bexar (A Toy Kinda Mood) and they go over NYCC 2023, GenV vs. Loki and a little sports talk. If you are NOT interested in the sports part just skip ahead to the 5:00 mark. Happy New Year!

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Season 7 Ep 23 -- 2023 Year in Review! 2:10:30

10M ago2:10:30

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Our 7th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Non-SCN whiskies of the year Most notable distillery of the year SCN whiskies of 2023 (all while drinking as much as was needed to ensure this episode was their best Year in Review ep…

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Bonus! A Bionic Christmas Carol 1:39:36

10M ago1:39:36

1:39:36

The Six Million Dollar Man takes on Dickens, Mr. Hand, capitalism, and the neighbor's tree in this lackluster and muddled bionic adventure! Happy Holidays from the Indiana Jones Minute!

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Extra! Extra! S4E25 Series Finale -- Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 whiskies of 2023 1:01:44

10M ago1:01:44

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Joshua & Jason discuss Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2023. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song - Moana McAuli…

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Season 7 Ep 22 -- Whisky Sisters Supply, Felicia & Stephanie Return! 1:59:22

10M ago1:59:22

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At the beginning of 2023 Joshua & Jason committed themselves to put a sharper focus on agriculture and how it relates to whisky (which is an agricultural product after all). Having Felicia and Stephanie Ohnmacht return to the Padcost to give us an update on how mother nature has treated them and their business in 2023 only makes good sense. Plus, w…

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Extra! Extra! S4E24 -- ”Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon Hype” 42:55

10M ago42:55

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Joshua and Jason discuss an article in Vinepair, penned by Evan Rail, called "Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon Hype" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to…

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Season 7 Ep 21 -- Matt Johns of New Zealand’s Pokeno Distillery 2:22:35

11M ago2:22:35

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Get ready for one hell of a whisky-geeky conversation with the wonderful Matt Johns of New Zealand's Pokeno Distillery. Seriously, that's all we're going to say. Listen in, y'all! You will *not* be disappointed! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to lis…

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Extra! Extra! S4E23 -- Rye Whisky Not As Clear Cut As Tipplers May Think 38:33

11M ago38:33

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Joshua and Jason discuss an article in The Producer, penned by Ed White, called "Rye whisky not as clear cut as tipplers may think" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use t…

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Season 7 Ep 20 -- Live Padcost from Westland Distillery with Ana Hinz & Tyler Pederson 1:37:03

11M ago1:37:03

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One of the nice things about having Covid (mostly) behind us is we get to travel and do live Padcost recordings again. Listen in as Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss all things Westland with Ana Hinz, Business Development Manager, and Tyler Pederson, Distillery Manager and Master Distillery. We also taste through Westland's Flagship bottling, their n…

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Extra! Extra! S4E22 -- US Consumers still crave direct to consumer spirits 40:04

11M ago40:04

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Joshua and Jason discuss an article in The Spirits Business, penned by Ted Simmons, called "US Drinkers still crave Direct to consumer spirits" As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing…

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Season 7 Ep 19 -- Mike Vacheresse of Travel Bar, Brooklyn NY 2:14:57

12M ago2:14:57

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Joshua sits down with the inimitable Mike Vacheresse of Travel Bar in Brooklyn to discuss the evolution of his whisky (and cocktail) focused neighborhood bar in Brooklyn. While, yes, Travel Bar is a neighborhood bar it's also a destination spot for those in the whisky-know. Oh, you don't know Travel Bar? Well, tune in and plan your trip for a littl…

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Extra! Extra! S4E21 -- Catoctin Creek reacquire shares from Constellation 40:13

12M ago40:13

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Catoctin Creek reacquire shares from Constellation. Joshua and Jason discuss. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song - …

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Season 7 Ep 18 -- David Cover discusses M&H Distillery 2:07:06

12M ago2:07:06

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Firstly, to hell with Hamas and terrorism. We stand with Israel as well as innocent Palestinians caught in the middle. May the fighting end soon and peace prevail. On to happier news: Our good friend David Cover has left Penderyn and has joined M&H. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on world whiskies and details a number of amazing things going o…

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Extra! Extra! S4E20 -- A smattering of news items 38:47

1y ago38:47

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Joshua and Jason bring up a smattering of news items brought to their attention by padcost listeners. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless …

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Season 7 Ep 17 -- J&J’s Top 10 American Whiskies 2:00:11

1y ago2:00:11

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The internet is full of quick attention grabbing listicles. Top 5 this, top 10 that, etc.. Joshua & Jason decide to join in on the fun and share their top American whiskies. 5 from Joshua, 5 from Jason. Perhaps there's a new bottle for you in their list? Listen in to find out! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driv…

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Extra! Extra! S4E19 -- Cask Whisky Association Launches 39:20

1y ago39:20

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Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss the launch of the Cask Whisky Association. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song - Moa…

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Season 7 Ep 16 -- Alan Winchester and Jonathan Christie Discuss the Cabrach Project and Distillery 2:06:00

1y ago2:06:00

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During a recent trip to Scotland Joshua, Jason and Jess visit the location of the future Cabrach distillery to discuss the Cabrach Trust as well as the land and its history. The Cabrach is home to a rich history of distilling (both illicit and legal). The Cabrach Distillery will cast an eye back to the distilling of yesteryear as, besides to double…

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Episode 213: Mason Mendoza & Christopher Reda from Critical Entertainment 1:24:15

1y ago1:24:15

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On this episode Derek is joined by comic book pulishers/writers Mason Mendoza & Christopher Reda from Critical Entertainment. They take us back to their adolescent roots and talk about what pop culture properties made them fall into the geek world and the road that eventually led them to start their own comic book company Critical Entertainment llc…

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Extra! Extra! S4E18 -- Catching up on emails, cask investment nonsense, and a shared dram 45:59

1y ago45:59

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Joshua and Jason discuss some good news (finally) in the Cask Investment Scheme world, catch up on a few emails, and discuss MacNair's 21yo Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: -…

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