Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST
I'm a 20+ year veteran in the wine and spirits industry who loves innovation. I'm interviewing those who are creating it from agriculture to glass. We will deep dive into their journey and provide insights to help yours. We will discuss their major industry pain points and outlook for the future. If my guest has an item to drink or eat we will try it throughout the podcast. Come on the journey with us! Now On YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
Episodes
📢I talk🎙️with Mike Fata, CPG Exit, Author of Grow and Investor and Mentor for many companies and individuals 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Professional Speaker, Best Selling Author, Founder and CEO, Chairman of the Board, Investor, Advisor, Ambassador, Host and Producer
Mike Fata went from a 10th grade dropout weighing 300 lbs to building and selling three CPG companies for NINE FIGURES. 🤯 On t...
Precision ethanol reduction, low-alcohol wine, tech-driven beverage innovation, and AI insights collide in this epic chat with Altr CEO Richard Schatzberger! 🍷💡🔥 @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
🍷 Can wine still be wine without the ethanol? That’s the question Richard Schatzberger, CEO & Founder of Altr, set out to answer — and the answer just might flip the $1.7T global alcohol industry on its head.
From JAG to Gin – How One Veteran Couple is Disrupting Spirits Discovery
🕒 By Jessie Ott | Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST
🎙️ Featuring: Mike & Dolly Waskiewicz, Co-Founders of The Bar Book
What if your next favorite spirit wasn’t sitting on a shelf—but in your pocket? That’s the question Mike and Dolly Waskiewicz set out to answer when they created The Bar Book, a revolutionary app that matches people with spirit...
📢I talk🎙️with Debbie Wildrick, Founder of Debbie Wildrick👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Watch the Premiere Here @ 3PM EST May 22!
In this Thirsty Thursdays episode, host Jessie Ott sits down with the legendary Debbie Wildrick—Founder of Debbie Wildrick Consulting and the “Queen of Beverages.” 🌟
Debbie takes us through her incredible journey from merchandising grocery aisles in Texas to leading the $4B beverage business ...
From flatboats to today’s bourbon boom 🥃 Maggie Kimberl shares history, mentorship & industry challenges 🌍 Don’t miss this deep dive! 🎙️ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
In this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott sits down with Maggie Kimberl, content editor of American Whiskey Magazine. From bourbon’s roots in Louisville to the global whiskey boom, Maggie shares the fascinating journey of America’s ...
RTDs, THC drinks, NA growth, Gen Z’s return to alcohol, and the RNDC→Reyes CA shakeup—what’s next for 2025? Insights from Uncle Nearest, Booze Biz & Business of Drinks 🎙️ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
Watch here on YouTube! https://youtu.be/NJwLcZqJ9Cs
This quarter’s Thirsty Thursdays roundtable brings Kate Jerkens (Uncle Nearest), Caitlyn LuBell (Booze Biz), and Erica Duecy (Business of Drinks) to deco...
Live tasting with 5 top Washington Syrah winemakers discussing terroir, clones, staves, high‑altitude vineyards & vintage trials 🍇 Watch with @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
Youtube: https://youtu.be/DDyejw2eqX8
📌 Summary:
In this episode, I hosted a Washington Syrah tasting featuring five winemaking legends: Bob Betz MW, David Rodriguez, Trey Busch, Rosie Signer‑Jenner & Caleb Foster. They poured thei...
🍇 Meet Washington Syrah winemaking legends as they debate terroir, clone selection, barrel vs. stave aging & NA wines! Winemaker gold right here 🎯 @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST #Syrah #winetalk
🎙️✨ In this epic winemaker roundtable, Jessie Ott sits down with Washington Syrah royalty including David Rodriguez, Trey Busch, Caleb Foster, Bob Betz, and Dichotomy Wines.
🍷 The crew covers:
🔬...
📢, of VP of Beverages of Robobank and Host of Liquid Assets👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
“The Great Disconnect?”
📹 Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pkpWJLFHrd8
We’ve all heard the headline: “Gen Z is drinking less.” But beneath that clickbait is a more complex—and more urgent—story. On this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, I sat down with Bourcard Nesin, VP of Beverages Research at Rabobank, to ask: What’s actually driv...
📢I talk🎙️with KC Hensley, of Momo's Michelada Mix👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Just in time for International Michelada Day on July 12th!!
From bootstrapped beginnings to statewide success, KC Hensley shares how a trip to Nicaragua inspired Momo’s Michelada Mix — a tomato-free, top-rated drink that’s shaking up bars across Texas. 💥
In this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott and KC talk:
- The origin story of Mo...
📢I talk🎙️with Jeff Foss, of Suavecito Tequila👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Watch the Premiere Here @ 3PM EST May 22!
From agave farm to Total Wine top seller 🌱🥃 — discover how Suavecito Tequila went viral with zero additives, full sustainability & no celebrity hype! #FNBinnovation @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
Jeff Foss of Suavecito Tequila joins Jessie Ott on 🎙️ Thirsty Thursdays to share how a family-run te...
📢I talk🎙️with Christy Serrato, CEO and Founder of PairAnything👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Discover how Christy Serrato turned her love of Filipino cuisine into a tech-powered wine pairing startup 🍷🔥 Learn how PairAnything is changing the wine game with personalization!
In this Thirsty Thursdays episode, Jessie Ott sits down with Christy Serrato, founder of PairAnything 🍷💡 From delivering pizzas to launching...
📢I talk🎙️with Jon Macaskill about his Navy and SEAL service and his transition to Mindfulness Coach, Dad, and Podcast Host! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁 You can have him as a personal coach or team leadership coach as well as learn Mindfulness on his Podcast @mentalkingmindfulness
Text Mindful to 33777 to reach Jon!
Or via his Website: https://frogmanmindfulness.com/
📢I talk🎙️with Ardashia Townsend about Food & Beverage Industry Trends! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁 She is the Content Director, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal. Owned by Informa
📽️ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/xookuXBgrjA
This week on Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott welcomes Audarshia Townsend, Content Director at Supply Side Food and Beverage Journal, to unpack the biggest trends shaking up t...
📢I talk🎙️with Julie Milroy, Erica Duecy, Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of Q1! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
📽️ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/TL7uKLkEb8s
🚀 Dive into the latest beverage industry trends from Q1 2025! Discover insights on non-alcoholic drinks, functional beverages, and market shifts. Stay ahead in the F&B world! 🍹📈 #BeverageTrends #Th...
📢I talk🎙️with Patricia Vasconcelos Founder-The Paire Agency- Crafting Brand Stories and Execution for Taste and Space. Wine and Spirits. 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
From Jack Daniel’s in NYC to $167K luxury spirits, Patricia Vasconcelos spills the 🍸 on nightlife, brand building, & global travel. Must-watch for F&B pros!
Watch here on YouTube! @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
In this episode of Thirsty Thurs...
📢I talk🎙️with Dr. Ken Thompson, Army Veteran & CEO of Trendsetter Spirits, shares his powerful journey from military service to launching a Veteran-supporting liquor brand! #Veterans #Spirits 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
100% OF PROFITS GO TO VETERANS!
@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST Watch on Thursday, March 27th! @3PM
💥 Dr. Ken Thompson’s Inspiring Journey: From combat in Iraq to a Ph.D. in education, proving resilience agai...
📢I talk🎙️with Jake Karls Owner of Mid-Day Squares! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
How did Midday Squares go from a condo kitchen to 9,000 stores? 🤯🔥 Jake Karls shares the power of authenticity, brand storytelling & social media marketing! 💡 WATCH NOW! 🎥 @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
💥 The Power of Authenticity in Branding with Jake Karls 💥
What makes Midday Squares a standout brand in the food industry? Authenticity, sto...
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Ian Perez, the visionary behind Brand Arc at MHW, who is helping beverage brands break into the U.S. market! 🍸✨
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ How Ian went from Ireland to NYC 🌍
✅ Inside Brand Arc’s innovative approach 🚀
✅ What it takes to launch a successful alcohol brand 🍾
✅ Challenges & trends in the alcohol industry 🔥
✅ Marketing, sales & compliance secret...
📢I talk🎙️with Isabelle Lesschaeve Owner of InnoVinum Academy! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
🍷 Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Sensory Science! 🔬 How to Train Your Palate & Decode Flavors Like a Pro! 🍇
Watch now! 🚀✨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST
🍷 Ever wondered how to train your palate like a wine expert? 🍇 Discover the science of taste, aroma, & sensory analysis with Isabelle Lesschaeve! 🔬✨ Watch now & elevate ...
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