TCGS S4 Episodes

Hey everyone, Jonathan and Jeffrey here, bringing you the season finale of Season 4 of The Cocktail Guru Show, live from the vibrant city of New Orleans at Cafe Amelie. This episode is packed with incredible guests, insightful discussions, and, of course, amazing cocktails and food. We had the pleasure of hosting some fantastic guests this season, including: Kyle McHugh from Proof Media Laura Cullen Ben Jones from Spiribam Spirits Alejandro Coronado from Cuervo Tequila Jaime Salas from Proximo Spirits Absinthe distiller, Absinthia Vermut Celebrity guests Cheech and Chong

In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash welcome longtime friend and world-class bartender Chris Cardone. From his early days in flair bartending competitions to building craft cocktail programs in New York, Chris has carved a unique career in hospitality. But his story goes beyond the bar—after a pivotal moment in 2015, he embraced a healthier lifestyle and shifted focus toward non-alcoholic spirits and craft mocktails, proving that sophistication in a glass doesn’t always require alcohol.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk commitment, dedication, and enlightened self interest with Sam Lerman, CEO & Founder of SPYRT Worldwide. Watch, listen, and learn how Sam, a decorated US Air Force veteran, beat an unlikely path from supplier of munitions to Ukraine to importer of the Eastern European power's fine wines and spirits, profits from the sales of which support critical humanitarian efforts, including landmine removal.

In this special episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, the Guru's take you on a journey through the WSWA Access Live Convention in Denver, Colorado. This episode is packed with engaging interviews, fascinating stories, and, of course, delicious cocktails.

Join Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash, the dynamic father-son duo, as they dive into the world of cocktails, spirits, and hospitality trends in this special episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, recorded live at the WSWA Access Live Convention in Denver, Colorado! We had some incredible conversations with industry trailblazers including basketball super start Al Harrington, Morgan Weinstock of Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, Neal Cohen from Tip Top Cocktails and Mariana Quintanar from Tequila Malas Lenguas. Plus, Jonathan whips up a new cocktail with Mad River Revolution Rye in this week's Tipple Time.

Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father, Jeffrey Pogash, as they talk generational hospitality with culinary lifer Charles Baum. Watch, listen, and learn how Charles, the son of legendary New York restaurateur Joe Baum, grew up in a notoriously all-consuming industry, became GM at Manhattan's famed Rainbow Room and a partner in the tragically late-great Windows on the World, and founded Cool Culinaria, an online repository that indulges his passion for food and drink history, lore, and ephemera.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk wine—growing, making, selling, and storytelling—with legendary vintner and CEO of Viña Almaviva, Manuel Louzada. Watch, listen, and learn how Manuel, a native of Portugal born into a family of winegrowers, parlayed his specialized training and a singular passion into a storied career that has seen him play a pivotal role in developing the wine industry in Argentina, Chile, Italy, Spain, and beyond. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk hospitality and acclaimed bartender, author, host, and educator Alba Huerta's singular commitment to excellence in it. Watch, listen, and learn how the Mexican-born and Texas-raised entrepreneur has racked up a raft of honors for both herself and Julep, the James Beard Award-winning bar that's played a leading role in transforming Houston's cocktail culture from dive dominated to craft focused. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW, the premiere installment of Season 4, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep-dive the whiskey world with serial entrepreneur Raj Alva and veteran whiskey maker Ari Sussman, who, together with country music superstar Eric Church, founded JYPSI Whiskey. Watch, listen, and learn how this team of unlikely partners launched a new whiskey brand, formulated an innovative whiskey-making process—including some unique aging techniques—and mastered the art and science of blending whiskeys from across the globe. Plust, enjoy a taste of the fascinating history of punch—it hasn't always been a syrupy concoction served as children's birthday parties—in Papa Pogash's "Cocktail Commentary." ⁠THE COCKTAIL GURU SHOW ⁠is produced by ⁠1st Reel Entertainment⁠ and distributed by ⁠EatsDrinksTV⁠, a service of the ⁠Center for Culinary Culture⁠—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever you enjoy your favorite shows.