The Firkin Podcast - Every Drink Tells a Story

The Firkin Podcast - Every Drink Tells a Story

The Firkin Podcast takes a fun approach to exploring bourbons, spirits, wines, cocktails, and beers. Our episodes feature guests from a variety of sources, including chefs, distillers, bartenders, entrepreneurs, coaches, musicians, and more. We aim for the intersection of good drinks and great company to uncover entertaining stories from all walks of life. Every drink tells a story, and we're here to share those stories with you. Join us on the best firkin podcast ever and let's raise a glass to the stories behind the drinks. Visit us at https://firkinpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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January 5, 2025 50 mins

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This episode brings you an unforgettable conversation with Carrie Greener, co-founder of Pappy & Company and great-granddaughter of the legendary Pappy Van Winkle. Brian and Chris dive into the origins of Pappy & Co., its evolution into a lifestyle brand, and the family traditions that inspire their premium products.Carrie shares behind-the-scenes stories about growing up ...

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On this episode, we welcome Wally Dant, President and Founder of Log Still Distillery. Wally shares his family's rich legacy in bourbon dating back to the 1800s, the fascinating story behind Log Still Distillery's name, and how he brought his family's craft back to life after decades outside the industry. Learn about Log Still's flagship products, including Monks Road Small Batch bourbon and their unique approach to craft...

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December 14, 2024 51 mins
In this episode of The Firkin Podcast, we welcome a true icon of the bourbon world, Wes Henderson. Renowned for his pioneering work with Angel's Envy and now the founder of True Story Whiskey, Wes shares his journey from the Bourbon Hall of Fame to launching his latest venture. We discuss the inspiration behind True Story, a brand that embodies the spirit of storytelling through its unique blends. Discover how Wes collaborates with...

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In this episode, we’re joined by the talented Lilly Lambert, mixologist and bar manager at Galaxie Bar in Louisville's vibrant NuLu district. Lilly shares her journey from hairdressing to bartending, her passion for crafting innovative cocktails, and her experiences in creating community-focused bar programs. We dive into her creative process, including her love for experimenting with flavors. Plus, she treats us to a live demonstr...

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November 21, 2024 47 mins

In this special live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Falls City Brewing Co. and Parlor Pizza, Brian and Chris sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and community advocate John Neace. Known for his pivotal role in revitalizing iconic Louisville brands like Falls City Beer, as well as his ownership stake in Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, John shares his incredible journey of building a business empi...

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November 13, 2024 48 mins
We are live from Falls City Brewery x Parlour Pizza in Louisville with Joey Wagner, of J Wagner Group. As part of launching two new Falls City brews in collaboration with our local professional soccer teams, we were invited to bring Joey out and get to know more about what his group does. Joey puts on some of the top events in Louisville and we get to dig into what it takes to get that done.

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This week we welcome Jordan Rivers to the studio. Jordan is a voice artist, Radio host for MIX 106.9, and announcer for Racing Louisville and University of Louisville Women's Soccer. This was an excellent conversation covering a lot, hence the long runtime! Join us for some beers, bourbons, and great stories.

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October 26, 2024 60 mins
In this exciting episode of The Firkin Podcast, we sit down with Ian Cox from Kentucky Venues. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of event management and explore how Kentucky Venues plays a pivotal role in hosting some of the state's most iconic events. Ian shares his journey in the industry, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage large-scale events successfully. From the challenges of coordinating log...

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We sit down with Tommy Prine, an emerging artist with a rich musical heritage on this live episode recorded at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. In this special interview, Tommy shares insights into his songwriting process, his experiences growing up surrounded by music, and how he is carving out his own path in the industry. This episode offers an intimate look at his journey, influences, and the stories behind his latest work. This episod...

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Join us as we welcome Preston Van Winkle, a fourth-generation member of the legendary Van Winkle family and brand manager at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. In this insightful episode, we delve into the rich history of the Van Winkle legacy, exploring how the distillery weathered Prohibition through innovative medicinal whiskey permits and emerged as a cornerstone of Kentucky bourbon. They discuss the recent bourbon boom, highlighti...

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Join us for a live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Bourbon & Beyond 2024! We sit down with the extraordinary bluegrass musician, Molly Tuttle, to discuss her musical journey, creative process, and experiences traveling the globe. In this episode, you'll hear about Molly's influences and how they shaped her unique sound. We discuss her approach to songwriting and performing, along with how it felt to be the first woma...

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September 25, 2024 40 mins
Andy Frasco joins us to open our live sets at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. We discuss his history and the formation of The U.N. and find out why he loves being on the road. We take a look at his World Saving Podcast and what brought that to be then get into some of the more interesting encounters he has had along the way. Join us to share some bourbon and some stories!

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Ian Somerhalder joins us to talk about the Brother's Bond lineup and their regenerative agriculture processes involved in their latest expressions. Ian unveils the newest label, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, made with regenerative crops. This process has a major ability to improve carbon capture through tried and true grazing practices that have been proven for centuries.

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September 18, 2024 58 mins
On this week's episode, we're joined by Chef Jackie Joseph, from JJ Bakes and Food Network's Best Baker in America. We take a look into her history, leaving the mountain town of Prestonsburg, KY on her way to an awesome baking career. Through a few twists and turns, Chef Jackie found a way to become a premier baker, running her shop out of the Omni in downtown Louisville.

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We are joined by Stacey Wade, Founder of Nimbus marketing group and Co-Founder of the new gin on the block, West End Gin. This citrus forward dance between a London Dry and Contemporary gin really surprised us with how delicious it is. Join us as we sip gin and tonics and talk about Stacey's journey into a premiere marketing industry and their new release of West End Gin.

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We're on the road at Lynn Family Stadium, home to Racing Louisville and Louisville City professional soccer teams. Racing Louisville Head Coach, Bev Yanez, joins us to discuss her road to leading this excellent professional women's team to where they are today and her trip, with men's head coach, Danny Cruz, to Maker's Mark and its Private Selection program.

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This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite event, Bourbonville. Derby is upon us, so join the show for an incredible look ...

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April 3, 2024 61 mins
We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in house. We wrap the show with a bit of a "deek and dangle", challenging Clark to defin...

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March 27, 2024 52 mins

We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women's History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including a special bottle of Ethan Almighty.


Cecy is challenged to sort her bourbons into Hogwarts Houses to close out the show.


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We're kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We're featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men's College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the bottle, musician Scarlett Call, and returning guests, from Hemingway Whiskey Company,...

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