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Greg and Sother are back in the pool at Tales of the Cocktail 2026! On Day Four they’re joined by Shawn Lickliter and Vay Su, the owners of Vandell in Los Angeles which is up for best new cocktail bar at this year’s Spirited Awards. They discuss what makes Los Angeles different f ...  Show more

Greg and Sother are back in the pool at Tales of the Cocktail 2026! On Day Three they tough out tropical storm Bertha with Kate Gerwin, the owner of Albuqurque’s Happy Accidents and a Top Four Finalist for Best US Bar Mentor. Kate walks through her philosophy of bar mentorship, h ...  Show more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Ford Sanders, a micro influencer in Austin known for keeping everyone updated on TikTok and beyond. Ford shares his experience from Ken’s recent event, dives into the highs and lows of dating in Austin, and discusses how the world of influencing h ...  Show more

This week, we are joined by Aimie Ward, Baltimore-based bartender and advocate in the realm of health and safety in the hospitality industry. With a unique blend of expertise, including ACE Certified Health Coach and FMT Mobility Specialist, Aimie sheds light on the crucial to ...