Best Tristan Stephenson Podcasts (2025)

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#48 Lance Winters - St George Spirits, Eau de Vie, Gin, Absinthe, Whisky, Distillation, Provenance, Experimentation 1:32:52

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of the true mavericks of American distilling — Lance Winters of St. George Spirits. This is a journey that begins in the orchard, with pears, quinces and raspberries destined for eau de vie, and stretches all the way to absinthe, American gin, rum and even highballs built on umeshu and Baller whisky. We trace t…

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#47 Charles Denby - Future of Brewing, Yeast Genetics, Brewing 0% ABV Beer, Beer for Health 1:48:40

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Charles Denby is the co-founder and CEO of Berkeley Yeast, a company that’s reimagining fermentation through genetics. With a PhD in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkeley, Charles and his team are using genetic science not to replace brewing tradition, but to enhance it — designing new yeast strains that can transform how beer, wine, and even…

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#46 Megs Miller - Agave Spirits Exploration, Terpenes for Mood Enhancement, Sotol, Mezcal, Salon de Agave, Durango 2:03:08

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Megs Miller is a bartender, educator, and all-round agave obsessive — whose journey has taken her across multiple continents but most recently to Mexico City, where she runs Salón de Agave, a tasting room dedicated to exploring the depth and diversity of Mexico’s native spirits.In this episode, you can expect to learn about agave species and taxono…

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#45 Richard Hart - Sourdough, Bread Culture, Cereals, Copenhagen, Perfection, Sandwiches, Mexico City, Green Rhino 1:22:51

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Richard Hart is one of the world’s most respected bakers and a celebrated author. He first rose to prominence in the early 2000s while working at the legendary Tartine Bakery, San Francisco. From there, he co-founded Hart Bageri with René Redzepi in Copenhagen, before relocating to Mexico City, where he recently opened his latest venture, Green Rhi…

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#44 Dave Broom - Whisky Writing, World Whisky, Terroir in Spirits, Culture, The Whisky Market, Best Dram 2:08:29

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Dave Broom is one of the most prominent and influential voices in the world of whisky and over the course of his career he has written some of the most important books on whisky and spirits including The World Atlas of Whisky, Whisky: The Manual, A Sense of Place, and The Way of Whisky — works that have shaped the way both enthusiasts and professio…

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#21 - The Electrical Nature of Health | Tristan Scott on Melanin, Light & Invisible Forces 1:37:58

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The Electrical Nature of Health | Tristan Scott on Melanin, Light & Invisible Forces About Our Guest: Tristan Scott is an electrical engineer and health enthusiast who specializes in exploring the fascinating connections between biology and electrical engineering. With expertise in electromagnetic fields, semiconductor properties, and their biologi…

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#43 Nick Strangeway - Dick Bradsell, Martinis, Punches, Hawksmoor, Restaurant Bars, Hepple Gin, Absolut Craft, No Regrets Bar 2:24:40

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This week I’m joined by Nick Strangeway, one of the most influential British bartenders of the modern era. With almost 40 years in and around the London drinks scene, Nick has tended bar at legendary spots like Fred’s Club, The Atlantic Bar & Grill, and Che, designed drinks programmes for Hawksmoor, Hix, and The Groucho Club, and consulted for venu…

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#42 Henrietta Lovell - Tea Masterclass, How To Brew Tea, Tea Agriculture, Economics, Communities, Rare Tea, Matcha 1:59:41

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Henrietta Lovell is the founder and CEO of The Rare Tea company, a tea educator and author of the book Infused: Adventures in Tea. Over a career of more than 20 years Henrietta has travelled around the foothills of the Himalayas, across China, Japan, India, and Malawi, sourcing some of the best teas in the world and learning from the communities th…

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#41 Dale DeGroff - King of Cocktails, Bars & Restaurants, Rainbow Room, Jazz, NYC History 1:26:07

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Dale is a bartender, author, brand owner, and the co-founder of the Museum of the American cocktail. In the late 90’s working at NYC’s Rainbow Rooms Dale was probably the most famous bartender on the planet and has remained one of the best loved bartenders to this day. I sat down with Dale in Manhattan a few weeks ago, looking out over the Empire S…

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#40 Alexandre Gabriel - Planteray, Maison Ferrand, WIRD, How Cognac is Made, Jamaican Rum, Barbados, History, Brand Building 2:52:09

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Today I am speaking with Alexandre Gabriel. Alexandre is the founder of Maison Ferrand, Citadelle Gin, and Plantation—now Planetary—Rum. Expect to learn how a Burgundian farm boy turned his hand to bartending in New York and then went on to innovate across the categories of cognac, gin and rum. We take a deep dive into the production of Cognac - te…

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#39 Sandor Katz - How to Ferment, Koji, Sake, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Wild Fermentation, Kefir, Kombucha, Cultures 1:44:21

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Sandor Katz is ften called a “fermentation revivalist,” Sandor has spent decades exploring how microbes shape our food, our drinks, our culture, and even our sense of place. He has written a number of book son the subject including Wild Fermentation, The Art of Fermentation, Fermentation as Metaphor, and Fermentation Journeys — the latter chronicli…

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#20 Healing from Within: Consciousness & Energy Fields with Dr. Mauro Zappaterra 1:29:26

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Biofield Therapies & Regenerative Medicine: Optimizing Human Performance with Dr. Mauro Zappaterra About Our Guest: Dr. Mauro Zappaterra is a Harvard Medical School graduate and specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With a focus on neuronal stem cells and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), he bridges cutting-edge regenerative medicine with ho…

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#38 Toby Cecchini - Inventing the Cosmopolitan, NYC Bars, Andy Warhol, Long Island Bar, Guest Shifts 1:33:55

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Toby Cecchini is a bartender of some 40 years, the author of Cosmopolitan which remains the best memoir on the life of a bartender, but perhaps best known for inventing the drink by the same name, which defined an era and still attracts love and hate from consumers and bartenders alike. With a storied career spanning decades at some of New York Cit…

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#10 LEVEL UP Your Hormones & Mitochondria With Optics Expert Scott Zimmerman 1:23:13

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Summary: Sara welcomes optics expert Scott Zimmerman to explore the profound link between light and human health. Scott unravels how ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelengths affect mitochondrial function and hormone balance, while exposing the pitfalls of artificial lighting and sunscreens. He also delves into the roles of melatonin and melan…

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#19 Hidden Natural Energy Fields & Healing Substances: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Health with Cultivate Elevate Matt Roeske 1:21:32

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Hidden Natural Energy Fields & Healing Substances: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Health with Matt Roeske Your health is the only thing you truly own - everything else can be taken away. In a world dominated by synthetic solutions and industrial agriculture, ancient healing wisdom offers a powerful path back to optimal health and abundance. Matt Roeske …

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#37 Joy Spence - World's First Female Master Blender, Jamaica Rum, Appleton Estate, Rum Chemistry 1:14:03

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Joy is a true legend of the spirits industry. As Master Blender at Appleton Estate in Jamaica, she holds the historic distinction of being the first woman ever appointed Master Blender in the world. A trained chemist, Joy’s remarkable sensory talents and scientific rigour have been instrumental in Appleton’s rise to global prominence, making her on…

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#36 Esteban Morales - Agave Spirits History, Mezcal, Raicilla, Challenges, Community, Tequila 1:51:48

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Esteban is the founder of Casa Endemica which is a stable of brands that includes La Venenosa Raicilla, Derumbes Mezcal, La Higuera Sotol. He has been a major force in championing mezcal outside of he state of Oaxaca (where 91% of mezcal is made) and really led the charge on exposing the amazing spirits of ancestral raicilla (the mezcal of the stat…

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#35 François Thibault - Creator of Grey Goose, Maître de Chai, Vodka Market, How Vodka is Made, Wheat, France, Cognac 44:14

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Francois Thibault is the co-creator of Grey Goose vodka, which launched in 1997 quickly became the world’s most respected super premium vodka brand. I travelled to Picardy in Northern France alongside Grey Goose’s global brand ambassador, Joe McCanta to meet Francois, and visit the wheat fields of the region the distillery where Grey Goose is made.…

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#18 - Do You Have Iron Overload Or Copper Deficiency? Find Out: Morley Robbins Part 2 1:18:01

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Blood Test Misinterpretation Crisis with Morley Robbins Doctors are misinterpreting blood test results and it needs to stop! Iron overload is far more common than anemia, yet the symptoms are strikingly similar: fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalances affect patients with both low iron AND excess iron. Meanwhile, copper toxicity and vitamin A…

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#34 Dr. Anastasia Miller & Jared Brown - Rewriting Gin History, G&T's, History of Distillation, The Gin Craze, Female Distillers, London Dry Gin, Old Tom 2:03:27

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Jared Brown and Anastasia Miller are internationally acclaimed authors, historians, distillers. They are the co-founders of Mixellany Limited, they have consulted for spirits brands and bars worldwide, contributing significantly to contemporary cocktail culture. It’s also Jared and Anastasia we have to thank for discovering the first known written …

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#17 - Heart Disease Truths That Could Save Your Life With Dr. Stephen Hussey 1:17:18

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Summary: Dr Stephen Hussey shares his personal journey with heart disease, including his experience with a heart attack at the age of 34. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding heart health, the importance of structured water and light, and the environmental factors that affect heart health. He challenges traditional medical advice regarding c…

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#33 Professor David Mabberley - Citrus Fruit, The End of Citrus, History, Citrus Hybrids, Cultivation, Morphology, Medicine, Biology 1:00:14

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Professor David Mabberley is a world renowned botanist, writer and public speaker, who specialises in the taxonomy of tropical plants. Over more than 50 years he has authored countless scientific papers and identified dozens of new plant species through fieldwork conducted in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and Australia. He is a former Keeper of the He…

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#16 - Water Science Expert Dr. Gerald Pollack Challenges Mainstream Scientific Beliefs 1:12:17

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Summary: Dr. Gerald Pollack, a professor at the University of Washington, is renowned for his pioneering research on the science of water's fourth phase, known as exclusion zone, EZ water and structured water. In this second interview with Dr Pollack we discuss his 2023 Plos research paper (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10586597/). The s…

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#32 Kevin Armstrong - Satan's Whiskers, Drinks Knowledge, Match Bar Group, Cocktail Gripes, Awards 2:36:32

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Kevin Armstrong is a bartender, bar owner, spirits and cocktail educator and the author of Round Building, a manual for the professional bartender. Kevin rose to fame in the London bar scene over 20 years ago as the group bar manager for the Match Bar Group. He wrote and deployed the most comprehensive cocktail training program of the era, contribu…

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#15 - Dr. Jack Kruse - Melanin, Fat & Muscle, Good Or Bad? Use Light, Cold & Darkness Wisely 1:02:41

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Summary: In this episode, Dr. Jack Kruse, discusses whether melanin and muscle contribute positively or negatively to health. We discuss the critical role of mitochondria, focusing on non-visual photoreceptors such as cholesterol and vitamin D. Dr. Kruse highlights melanin’s anti-aging properties and the health benefits of UV light and sunlight exp…

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#31 Dr. Iván Saldaña - Agave Biology, Mezcal & Tequila Production, Lewis Hamilton, Lenny Kravitz, Mexican Whisky 1:44:14

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Iván Saldaña is a Mexican biologist and internationally recognised expert on agave spirits. With a PhD from the University of Sussex, his research focuses on agave ecology and evolution. Saldaña co-founded Montelobos Mezcal and Casa Lumbre, launching innovative brands like Ancho Reyes, Abasolo whisky, and Sotol Nocheluna. He blends scientific exper…

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#30 Luca Gargano - Godfather of Rum, Classification, Haiti, Caroni, Nomad Project, Velier 2:27:14

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Luca Gargano, CEO of Velier, is one of the most influential figures in rum, known for transforming the rum category globally. Based in Genoa, Italy, Luca's expertise spans wine and spirits trading, authorship, and deep-rooted connections within the Caribbean rum world. In this episode, Luca discusses his extensive experience travelling the Caribbea…

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#29 Desmond Payne MBE - Beefeater Master Distiller, 50 Years Making Gin, How To Make Gin, Gin Category 53:49

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Desmond Payne MBE is Master Distiller Emeritus of Beefeater, one of the world's best loved and most respected gin brands. He is the longest serving gin master distiller in the world, having also spent a 20 year stint at Plymouth Gin. And he is perhaps the most respected gin distiller alive today.I sat down with him in his office at the Beefeater Di…

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#14 - Dangers Of Vitamin D Supplements Exposed By World Expert Jim Stephenson Jr 1:13:49

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Summary: Jim Stephenson Jr., a leading expert in vitamin D biology with over 20 years of research experience, emphasizes the importance of natural vitamin D sources, such as sunlight and food, for optimal health. Contrary to its name, vitamin D is a hormone, not a vitamin. Studies on vitamin D supplementation reveal limited benefits for conditions …

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#28 Jonathan Downey - Milk & Honey London, Sasha Petraske, Dick Bradsell, Success, Disaster, Street Feast, Vodka 1:28:35

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Jonathan, known to his friends as JD, is a bar and restaurant operator of nearly 30 years who has been responsible for some of the best loved and most influential cocktail bars of the early 21st century. In 1997 he founded the Match Bar group which through JD’s uncompromising vision and an illustrious cast of future superstar bartenders, made for g…

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#13 - The Truth About Iron, Copper & Vitamin A Toxicity With Expert Morley Robbins Part 1 1:08:00

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Summary: Vitamin A, Copper & magnesium plays a role in many metabolic systems, mitochondria & energy status. We discuss how natural dietary vitamin A was demonised during the 'Fat is bad campaign' that began in the late 1950s Copper deficiency & iron dysregulation are common in those who are dealing with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporos…

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#27 Jaime Orendain - Tequila, Regulation, Family History, Tequila Arette Production, Agave Economics 1:17:32

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Jaime Orendain is a tequilero based at the El Llano Distillery in Tequila Town, Mexico. The Orendain family are considered one of the four founding families of tequila and remain the only family owned producer of the founding four. Jaime and his brother Eduardo established the Arette brand of tequila in the 1980's from the El Llano distillery, and …

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#12 - Harnessing the Power of Light, Water And The Aether - Carrie Bennet & Dr Sara Pugh 1:10:15

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Summary: In this conversation, Dr Sara Pugh and Carrie Bennett dive into the foundations of quantum biology and its powerful implications for human health and our energy levels. We explore the connection between light, darkness, and biology, from melatonin production, sleep, metabolism, to mitochondrial performance. We move into the remarkable prop…

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#26 Ed Hughes - Beer Sommelier, Beer Styles, Sharps Brewery 2:19:00

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Ed Hughes is a certified beer sommelier, the author of Just add Beer - a book about beer and food pairing - and also one of my oldest friends. Based in Cornwall he works at Sharps Brewery as an educator and advocate for Molson Coors but also the beer category as a whole. This is a wide ranging conversation about beer, where we drink through 10 diff…

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#25 David Gluckman - Inventor of Bailey's, Tanqueray Ten, Smirnoff Black, The Singleton, etc. Innovation, Non-Alc, Design 2:02:45

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David Gluckman is a retired brand and advertising consultant and author, who over a 40 year career working in the drinks industry created the ideas behind some of the world’s best know spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. This is a conversation about how brands come into existence, how to test them, package them and market them, and how to streamline…

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#11 - Hydrogen Myth & Truths: A Deep Dive - Matteo Johnston & Dr Sara Pugh 1:13:18

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Summary: In this conversation, I interview Matteo Johnson, founder and CEO of Axiom H2, about the multifaceted benefits of molecular hydrogen and the transformative potential of molecular hydrogen in health and wellness. The discussion covers the applications of hydrogen-rich water, the implications of deuterium, and various therapeutic uses of hyd…

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#24 Jake Burger - Who/What is the Greatest Bartender, Bar, Cocktail Book & Cocktail Of All Time? 2:11:42

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Jake Burger is a bartender, gin producer and amateur (his own words) drinks historian. I gave him just four questions - who is the greatest bartender of all time, what is the greatest cocktail of all time, what is the greatest cocktail book of all time, and which is the greatest bar of all time?Now an apology. Before recording with Jake I had just …

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#23 Jamie Baxter - 100+ Distilleries Built, How To Make Gin, Baijiu 2:14:22

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Jamie Baxter is a Distillery Consultant who has designed and built more than 100 distilleries over the past 15 years. He setup the Chase Vodka Distillery in Herefordshire in 2008, built the City of London Distillery, East London Liquor Company, and distilleries in Europe and India. On the episode we discuss his transition from cereal manufacturing …

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#22 Alessandro Palazzi - Dukes Hotel, Martinis, Ian Fleming, 50 Years of Bartending 1:17:34

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Alessandro Palazzi is the Head Bartender at Dukes Hotel in London where this episode was filmed. In a career spanning 50 years, he has made possibly more martinis that anyone else alive today at what is perhaps the most famous martini bar in the world. On the episode Alessandro shares his 50 year career in hospitality, the philosophy of Dukes, his …

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#9 Slow Down Aging ! Protect Your Brain & Microbiome From This ! Dr. Stephanie Seneff 1:03:41

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Summary: Senior MIT Research Scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings across various subjects. In this podcast, we discuss methylation, MTHFR, and explore more about deuterium. Dr. Seneff has authored two books: one examining different causes of autism, and another …

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#21 Dawn Davies MW - Wine Masterclass: Regions, Varieties, Terroir, Biodynamic, Natural, Tasting, Closures, Storage, Enjoyment 2:10:05

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Dawn Davies is a certified master of wine, former sommelier to the star, former head wine and spirits buyer for Selfridges, and has been the head wine and spirit buyer for the Whisky Exchange for the past 8 or 9 years. 00:00 What is Wine? 01:40 Where is Wine Made? Climate, New World & Old World, History, Soil 08:56 Wine Producing Regions of Note 15…

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#8 Boost Your Brain Power! Quantum Properties Of Omega 3 DHA - Prof Michael Crawford 1:30:56

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Summary: Dr. Michael Crawford began studying DHA in 1972 and has published extensively on the importance of omega-3 DHA in human brain development and recently published the book 'The Shrinking Brain'. In this interview, Prof Crawford discusses how DHA conducts electricity in the body and explains why this electron flow is crucial for synaptic func…

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#20 Lyndon Higginson - UK's Greatest Bar Entrepreneur, Dive Bars, Inspiration, Rum, Manchester 1:23:47

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Lyndon is the designer a co-founder of more than 20 bars, pubs and restaurants in the UK including Crazy Pedros, Bunny Jackson’s, Junkyard Golf, Cane & Grain, and Southside. Through a complex range of business partnerships he has conceptualised and built these venues over only a little more than a decade, becoming probably the most successful Briti…

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#19 Ian Stirling - Building a Vertical Distillery, Port of Leith, Fermentation, Regeneration, Sherry, Legacy 1:12:17

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Ian Stirling is the co-founder of the Port of Leith Distillery, located in the historic port of Leith, Scotland. He’s also the co-founder of Lind & Lime Gin and runs a wine and spirits bottling and import business. The Port of Leith Distillery is one of the most remarkable in the world — a vertical distillery built like a tower block in an urban la…

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#18 Charles MacLean MBE - The Scotchfather, Writing, How To Taste, Favourite Drams, Luxury Scotch, Historic Whisky, Charity, Legacy 3:10:28

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Charles Maclean is a renowned Scottish whisky writer, expert, and author. He has written numerous books on the subject, including Whisky: The Water of Life and Scotch Whisky, and specialises in the history and culture of scotch whisky, along with the sensory evaluation of its appreciation. This interview took place at his residence in Edinburgh. Ex…

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#17 Jack Stein - Rick Stein, Television, What Chefs Eat, Fishing Industry, Cornwall 1:43:58

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Jack Stein is a chef, author, and TV personality. He is the executive head chef of Rick Stein Group including the Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall, which recently celebrated its 50th birthday. On the episode we talk about 50 years of The Seafood Restaurant—how it all started as a nightclub, its transformation into a culinary institution, and…

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#16 Isabel Graham-Yooll - Whisky Detective, Counterfeits, Secondary Market, Valuation, Whisky Investment 1:47:03

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Isabel Graham-Yooll is a leading expert in the world of fine spirits and the secondary market. She was the director of Whisky.Auction and before that, she worked as a spirits buyer at Bordeaux Index and Milroy’s of Soho. In 2024, she launched Wisgy, an independent consultancy specialising in old and rare spirits, helping collectors, investors, and …

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#7 I’m Tired Of This Cholesterol Bulls**t Here Is The Truth 48:26

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Takeaways: Cholesterol is often demonized but is essential for health. There is only one type of cholesterol, despite common misconceptions. Cholesterol is crucial for cell membrane integrity and function. Low cholesterol levels can lead to mood disorders and other health issues. Vitamin D synthesis is dependent on cholesterol and sunlight exposure…

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#15 Salvatore Calabrese - The Maestro, Record Breaking Cocktails, Dukes Martini, Celebrity 1:55:48

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Salvatore Calabrese has remained one of the leading figures in global cocktail culture for at least forty years. He has served kings, queens, presidents, and a string of Hollywood actors over a career that has seen him tend the bar at legendary Mayfair hotels such as The Dukes, The Lanesborough, Fifty St James, The Playboy Club, and most recently B…

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#14 Antonio Amorim - How Corks Are Made, Cork Performance, Cork Taint, Sustainability 53:43

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Antonio Amorim is the CEO of Amorim Cork, who over a 155 year history have become the world’s biggest producer of cork and cork products. Amorim produce 6 billion cork stoppers annually accounting for over 50% of the global market. Expect to learn the varied way in which infiltrates our lives, cork is harvested, processed and graded, how cork stopp…