Best Speakeasy Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Clay Watson's Journey Through Business and Life 1:00:59

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When Clay Watson's helicopter plummeted 1,500 feet after losing its tail rotor above a Hawaiian lava field, he had just enough time to begin the Lord's Prayer before impact. That harrowing moment in June 2022 forever changed how the third-generation leader of Mountain View Auto Group approaches both business and life. Whether you're fascinated by f…

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The Indy Files 2: London 1916 40:29

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London 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this week’s episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy’s adventures in London before he ships off to war with the Belgium army. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew R…

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Foodies on TVs (And Podcasts) 1:00:39

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Greg and Sother sit down with David Page, creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to talk about his new podcast “Culinary Characters Unlocked.” The conversation goes out of our usual wheelhouse and all over the place as they discuss obscure regional dishes, the flattening of American culture, and how cooking is surprisingly like television… in that …

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Going For the Wynn 45:36

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How do you scale a molecular mixology program up from one property to several dozen? The first step is to love being busy and fortunately Mariena Mercer-Boarini fits that bill. The master mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America talks through her thought process for running beverage programs from Boston to Macao, the intense infrastructure she’s b…

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494: Lost Their Own History 1:00:29

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Movie franchises can be a tricky thing. Trying to revive one that was thought to be past its prime is even harder and following a successful reboot might just be the hardest thing to do. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. W…

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The Sherry on Top 58:25

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If people know one thing about Sherry, they usually think they don’t like it. But Daniel Azarkman likes it so much he opened El Lopo, a San Francisco tapas bar dedicated to sherry and its equally underappreciated cousin, vermouth. Daniel sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about introducing guests to unfamiliar ingredients, the guided tours he l…

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Episode 53: Supercharge Your Brain 44:09

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of Herbal Answers® with Nan, a podcast that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science in natural health and wellness. In this episode, Nan explores the incredible synergy of five brain-boosting herbs and supplements that can enhance focus, memory, and learning capacity. Nan breaks d…

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The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. 45:54

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Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! In this special bonus show of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Yancy Evans are looking back at the show that helped audiences understand history behind the fedora. So join us as we discuss the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles…

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How Breach Recovery Became Big Business with John Anthony Smith 1:11:33

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What if everything you thought you knew about cybersecurity was dangerously wrong? John Anthony Smith, Founder & Chief Security Officer of Fenix24, delivers a wake-up call that will fundamentally change how you think about protecting your organization's digital assets. The hard truth: 86% of organizations don't have a single survivable backup copy,…

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Aguardiente Al Dente 56:43

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Is the world ready for a mesquite-smoked Aguardiente? John Campbell sure seems to think so, which is why he’s bringing his Warbringer Aguardiente to a face near you! John sits down with the band to discuss his time as a distiller for Laphroaig, building a mesquite-smoked whiskey for Sespe Creek Distillers, and why they even called it that in the fi…

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Mezcocktail Mezcollege 1:02:14

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Are we loving mezcal to death? That’s just one of the questions Tim McKirdy set out to answer when he began working on a mezcal docuseries for his ongoing podcast Cocktail College. Airing now after two years in the making, Tim sits down with Greg and Sother to discuss his trip to Oaxaca, what he learned about agave farming and distilling, a possibl…

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493: Other Side of the Bellcurve 1:23:31

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is 1961, two comic creators join forces to make a comic that is free of some of the restrictions they’ve felt, to tell a story about characters they think they’d enjoy reading about, birthing a fantastic family. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Yancy Evans to talk about Fantastic …

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Boomerang! with Amir Babayoff 35:38

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In our final Boomerang! from Tales of the Cocktail Greg and Phil sit down with Amir Babayoff, beverage director at Ophelia in NYC. The conversation takes a number of twists and turns around well-crafted martinis about the creative process, the chaos that is New Orleans in July and how this whole crossover series with the Philip Duff show might just…

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Boomerang! with Sahil Bari of Australian Bitters Co. 17:11

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Live from Tales of the Cocktail 2025 Greg and Phil sit down with Sahil Bari of Australian Bitters Co. Together they discuss the creation of a bitters company, how their ingredients are different and what it's like to build a company around botanicals from a specific - and specifically weird - continent. LINKS Listener Survey For resources on dealin…

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Episode 52: Natural Fertility Solutions: Herbs, Hypnosis, and Holistic Healing 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Herbal Answers with Nan, we explore the complex and transformative journey of natural fertility solutions. Nan welcomes back her esteemed guest, Pascale Richalet, PhD—an accomplished scientist, holistic health practitioner, and skilled hypnotist who specializes in guiding couples through fertility challen…

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Boomerang! with the Authors of The Rum Never Sets 52:58

2M ago52:58

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In a second live poolcast from Tales of the Cocktail Greg and Phil return to talk to Alexandre Gabriel and Matt Pietrek about their new book "The Rum Never Sets - 300 Years of Royal Navy & London Dock Rum," and the rum spinoff it inspired. They discuss common misconceptions about navy strength rum, how the British navy came to be rum's biggest cons…

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Boomerang! with Procera Gin 29:55

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In a special live poolcast from Tales of the Cocktail 2025 Greg Benson and Phil Duff of the Philip Duff show take a dip with Guy Brennan and Alan Murungi of Procera Gin. They chat poolside with martinis in hand about Procera's single tree gin, the history of African spirits, and of course the rest of the debauchery they're getting up to at Tales. F…

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To Sip or To Guzzle? 1:09:01

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The high/low, upstairs/downstairs, elevated dive concept has been in the news and on peoples’ minds for a while now, but you know who’s really taking it to the next level? Steve Schneider, one of the co-founders of acclaimed NYC watering hole Sip & Guzzle. Steve sits down with the band to discuss how his partnership with Shingo Gokan crafted their …

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492: Do the Next Right Thing 1:45:40

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Superman. 87 years ago the world was changed when 2 friends published the first superhero comic. 47 years ago the first big budget iteration of that character would win the hearts of movie goers. 6 days ago, the character returned to big screen for a reboot. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined John Mills to talk about Jam…

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In the Weeds 1:04:16

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THC drinks have come a long way - they don’t taste like someone put a joint out in a beer anymore! Darnell Smith, consultant and entrepreneur, saw these market trends coming together when he founded MXXN, a non-alcoholic thc-infused spirits brand. Darnell sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about the challenges of operating within the patchwork s…

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491: Jurassic Park Remix 52:56

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Jurassic World Rebirth. In 1990, author Michael Crichton released a novel that took the world by storm, which by 1993 had sold more that nine million copies and also in that year was released on the silver screen as a film directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, spawning seven sequels. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is j…

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Freight, Fuel & the Future: Sustainability and Innovation in Trucking | Matt McLelland 1:27:54

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In this episode, Sam Silvey sits down with Matt McLelland, VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Logistics, for a real and honest conversation about the future of freight, green energy, and what it actually takes to move toward sustainable trucking. From the truth behind hydrogen and electric trucks to the economics of clean energy, Matt …

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Boomerang! with Lalo of Lalo Tequila 27:04

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Live from BCB Brooklyn and Industry City Greg and Damon catch up with Lalo González of Lalo Tequila. They stop by Lalo’s booth to discuss the booming market for blanco tequila, where the future of agave spirits is headed, and how they hit on the very distinctive bottle and label design that’s become the cornerstone of the brand. It’s a Boomerang! e…

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In the First Place… 1:02:25

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There’s so much more to Korean drinking culture than just soju and Haera Shin wants to tell everyone all about it. From the distinctive (and uniform!) green bottles, to the culture of “first place,” “second place” and “third place” to a fermented rice beverage that’s way older than sake, Haera’s enthusiasm is boundless and contagious. She sits down…

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Sparkling Conversations 50:48

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When Steve Jackson stopped drinking in 2023 he noticed something odd. As much as non-alc drinks have improved over the past twenty years no one was making a zero proof alternative in the premium wine space. He set out to fix that with Society de la Rassi, which offers a high-end drinking and aesthetic experience at 0.5% ABV. Steve sits down with Gr…

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Drawing a Blanco 53:35

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Marcelo Chasi has led a lot of lives: bartender, soldier, fight club enthusiast, salsa dancer (yes, really). And now he’s sitting down with Greg and Damon to talk about the launch of Herradura’s new blanco tequila. They discuss the thinking behind releasing a new clear tequila expression in 2025, what makes this particular flavor distinct, and cock…

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490: Hold My Chandrilan Drink With the Fizzy Thing 1:36:15

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Star Wars: Andor: Season 2. When Rogue One was released it introduced Star Wars fans to a whole new group of characters who were pivotal to the destruction of the first Death Star, yet they all perish in the mission leaving fans to wonder, where did all these people come from and who were they before? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Ru…

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489: Tiny Dancer 1:16:02

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Ballerina: From the World of John Wick. In 2014 a small action movie was released into theaters, directed by two legendary stunt men which would help redefine what action movies would be and spawn a whole new franchise universe. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Scott McClellan to talk about Ballerina. We discuss co…

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Seth Cathy: Motorcycles, Family Legacy, and the Real Story Behind Chick-fil-A 1:39:01

3M ago1:39:01

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Seth Cathy, grandson of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, joins us for an incredible conversation that spans three generations of entrepreneurship, adventure, and staying grounded despite massive success. We explore the remarkable origin story of Chick-fil-A - from Truett's Depression-era childhood where "the only toy he had was his brother's loose…

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The Speakeasy Live! 600th Episode Spectacular 53:36

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Wow, the last fourteen years just flew by didn’t they? Greg, Sother and Damon sit down together at Fort Hamilton Distillery in Brooklyn’s Industry City during BCB 2025 to talk about the state of the union when it comes to microdistilling, how NYC bartending has changed over the years and the history of Rye Whiskey in America. They’re joined by Alex…

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Boomerang! from Baobab Lounge in Savannah 24:57

4M ago24:57

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Greg continues his trek across Savannah's riverfront, venturing into Baobab Lounge. Built inside of a former power plant, Baobab's food and beverage program echo its founder's deep appreciation for African culture, while their Kenyan sous chef brings a taste of her family recipes to the menu. GM Vonnie Ciesla walks Greg through their story, their d…

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Boomerang! from Bootlegger in Savannah 22:27

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In the second Boomerang! installment from Savannah Greg ventures to the riverfront district to talk with Brittany, aka Bugsy of the Bootlegger bar. They unpack the responsibilities that come with running a bar that is several centuries old and how to make the best Old Fashioned in town. Greg might even come around to smoked cocktails! Listen now. F…

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488: Demented Digital Demon 1:20:19

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. It has been 30 years since Tom Cruise excepted his first impossible mission and every mission has gotten bigger than the last, but all good things must come to an end. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. We discuss w…

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Boomerang! from Club Bardo in Savannah 54:18

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Greg returns with another Boomerang episode, this one live from Savannah's Club Bardo with industry luminary Eben Klemm. The two discuss trends in high end hospitality, the state of the union for hotel bars, and what makes the city of Savannah so unique. They also dig into what it takes to hire and train a team to run Hotel Bardo's restaurant, Sain…

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Gotta Be BCB 42:35

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Jackie Williams is the brains behind Bar Convent Brooklyn, or as we like to call it, BCB. Tasked with running one of the largest cocktail conventions in the world, she has hundreds of stakeholders to juggle and no two work days are alike. She takes time out of her busy schedule to talk with Greg and Damon about 2025’s upcoming festival on June 10th…

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How The Barn Nursery Bloomed into a Third-Generation Success Story | Cole Webster 1:02:32

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In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Sam sits down with Austin Webster, third-generation president of The Barn Nursery, to explore how a humble $1,500 roadside fruit stand grew into one of the top nurseries in the country. Austin shares fascinating insights about the plant industry—from seven-year topiary growing processes to managing over a mil…

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Don’t Sweat the Technique 57:36

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Jonathan Adler is a triple threat. Michelin-starred chef, certified sommelier, and now a 50 Best rated mixologist. His latest venture is Shinji’s in midtown Manhattan, which has been racking up praise and instagram mentions alike for its inventive, high technique cocktail program. Jonathan sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about some of the va…

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487: Can You Change? 1:12:21

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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Since its inception, Star Wars animation has given fans some of the best storytelling that the saga has to offer, which continues in the latest anthology series that was released on May the 4th this year. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for another crossover episode with A…

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486: TEMU Version of Amanda Waller 56:50

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Thunderbolts*. Between Phases 4 and 5 of the MCU there have been thirty different series or films that have been released which has created a quantity of content but not necessarily the quality fans became use to in the first three Phases. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Yancy Evans to talk about Marvel’s Thunderbolts*…

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Barley and Botanicals 1:07:00

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What’s a Scotch distillery doing making gin? For that matter, what’s a Scotch distillery doing making an unbelievably peated single malt in packaging so dark you can barely read it? Douglas Taylor of Bruichladdich and The Botanist sits down with the band to discuss the iconoclastic whisky distillery, their philosophy behind pushing the envelope wit…

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Easy Squeezey 50:55

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Is the world ready for a Southside RTD? How are you gonna handle the minty flavor? What the hell is a southside supposed to taste like anyway? These were all questions Meredith Mills-Merritt wrestled with when she found the Original Southside. Based on her mother’s famous cocktail recipe from Oklahoma, Meredith worked in secret to perfect the recip…

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Barrelling Forward 56:54

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Ever wanted a barrel of whiskey delivered directly to your living room? George Koutsakis can’t provide that exactly, but he can definitely find one for you to buy. The writer, serial entrepreneur and whiskey lover sits down with the band to talk about a number of his ventures, including Barrel Global, a service that allows organizations and individ…

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Episode 51: Unlocking the Power of Hypnotherapy 35:33

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of Herbal Answers® with Nan, where we explore the fascinating world of herbal medicine and natural health solutions. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the enchanting world of hypnotherapy with the expert guidance of special guest Pascale Richalet, PhD. A biophysicist with a PhD in immunochemist…

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From Skeptical Bankers to 8 Gyms: High Point Climbing's John Wiygul | Spectruss Speakeasy Podcast 1:01:08

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In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Sam Silvey sits down with John Wiygul, founder and president of High Point Climbing and Fitness. From explaining what rock climbing even was to skeptical bankers 12 years ago to now operating eight facilities across three states, John shares the remarkable journey of building the Southeast's premier climbing …

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That’s Wonderous Bruv 42:24

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Speakeasy fave (and let’s be honest, everybody fave) Colin Asare-Appiah returns to the show to talk about Ajabu, the cocktail and spirits festival he’s been building in South Africa for the past few years. Ajabu is a platform for the African hospitality industry to connect across the continent and beyond, to inspire innovation, collaboration, and c…

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485: We Live Our Truth 53:20

6M ago53:20

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The Punisher: Season Two. The sophomore season of any show can be difficult, either the show had found its stride but stumbles or it can still be trying to figure out exactly what it wants to be. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Punisher: Season Two. We discuss when we saw the show, almost happ…

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Barely Ilegal 56:22

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Gilbert Marquez, the literal face of Ilegal, remembers a time when it was gauche to mix Mezcal into a cocktail. Today he sits down with Greg to talk about Ilegal’s new Caribbean rum cask expression, the punk rock history of the brand, and how he connected with Ilegal’s eccentric founder in the first place. The two of them also reminisce about Ilega…

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Episode 50: Corydalis: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Pain 22:56

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of Herbal Answers® with Nan, where we explore the fascinating world of herbal medicine and natural health solutions. In this episode, we delve deep into Corydalis: Ancient Pain Reliever for Modern Times. Join us as we uncover the incredible benefits and uses of this powerful herb for managing pain withou…

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The Founder's Journey: Risk, Resilience, and Rewards | Sam Silvey and Jonathan Bragdon 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

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In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Sam Silvey sits down with Jonathan Bragdon, founder of Capacity Ventures, to explore the contrarian approach to venture capital in today's economy. Jonathan shares his journey from building and exiting companies to launching a venture fund focused on capital-efficient businesses in the Southeast. With decades…

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A Whiskey Investment 1:01:11

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The fundamental nature of whiskey poses a problem for new distillers - namely that you can’t sell it for at least three years after you make it. Enter Rob Robillard and Ryan La Valle of ASM Capital Partners, an investment firm that finds investors in newly barreled American single malt whiskey so that distillers don’t have to lose money sitting on …