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Welcome to Season 3 of The Cocktail Guru Podcast!

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April 4, 2024

Green's Finest Meets the Wiz with Duane Fernandez & Pamela Wiznitzer …

Live from The Vault, the ultra-exclusive bar inside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Jonathan Pogash talks bartending, chasing challenges, and embracing opportunities—plus a fair bit of whiskey wonkery—with Duane Fernandez Jr. and Pamela "The Wiz" …

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March 21, 2024

The BarSomm Meets the Moscow Mule with Rachel Kling (TCGP S3 E10)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash deep dive the Moscow Mule—yes, it has a history, its roots are in Hollywood, and it's a far more engaging tale than you'd ever imagine—and talk the …

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March 7, 2024

Tequila Thespian with Joe Mantegna (TCGP S3 E9)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, host Jonathan Pogash talks film, television, and tequila with acting great Joe Mantegna, co-owner of Señor Rio, a very special agave spirit born of business, love, and shared passion—and created by fellow …

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Feb. 25, 2024

Chefwise with Shari Bayer (TCGP S3 E8)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash go behind-the-scenes at some of the world's legendary restaurants and bars with intrepid foodie and world traveler Shari Bayer, founder of Bayer Public Relations, host and producer …

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Feb. 8, 2024

The Miracle Worker with Luis Lopez (S3 E7)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk cocktails, spirits—including, of course, agave spirits!—and a whole lot more with Milagro Tequila Ambassador Luis Lopez, a literal "miracle-working" Los Angeles native and West Hollywood resident …

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Jan. 25, 2024

The Working Actor with Joel Johnstone (S3 E6)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk with SAG Award-winning actor Joel Johnstone about his journey from the American heartland to Hollywood and, in the process, realizing the dream of every screen thespian—becoming …

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Jan. 11, 2024

Winning Speed & Style with Yael Stormborn (S3 E5)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk winning speed, style, and substance with Speed Rack bartending champion and award-winning bar program director and consultant extraordinaire Yael Stormborn. Hear what propelled this now master …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Matinee Magic with John-Paul Lavoisier (S3 E4)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk acting for stage, screen, and television, some of it soapy—plus his penchant for prestidigitation and playing the skins—with John-Paul Lavoisier, the daytime TV star whose passions …

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Dec. 15, 2023

The Cocktail Encyclopedia with Robert Simonson (S3 E3)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk drinks—and a fair bit of food—with award-winning NEW YORK TIMES cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, author of seven books, including THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COCKTAILS, new …

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Nov. 30, 2023

The Tipsy Scoop with Melissa Tavss (S3 E2)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash scream, you scream—hell, we all scream!—for liquor-infused ice cream with Melissa Tavss, Founder & CEO of Tasty Scoop, a fast-growing chain of ice cream parlors with a …

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Nov. 17, 2023

The Drinking Violet with ms. franky marshall (S3 E1)

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash bloom brilliantly with The Drinking Violet herself, ms. franky marshall—thoroughly modern bartender, passionately spirited drinks educator, and singularly colorful personality. All brought to you by Monin Premium …

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Oct. 27, 2023

TCGP Fall Follies E4

Breaking news from the Baltimore Hotel in Phoenix Arizona! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecocktailgurupodcast/message

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Oct. 25, 2023

TCGP - Fall Follies E3

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. And did somebody say Jennifer Lopez??? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

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Oct. 20, 2023

TCGP - Fall Follies E2

The United States Bartenders Guild Conference in Phoenix AZ brought together some of the industry' s most influential, members. More to come........... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...

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Oct. 17, 2023

TCGP Fall Follies E1

The Cocktail Guru's on the road this fall. Their first stop is at the USBG 75th anniversary conference in Arizona. Join them as they run into spirit industry legends like Julio Bermejo, creator of Tommy's Margarita.

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Sept. 21, 2023

S2 Finale Part 3 - Delicious Discoveries at Tales of the Cocktail: A …

Experience the magic of Tales of the Cocktail, where the unexpected takes center stage. Picture it: the vibrant streets of New Orleans, alive with the tantalizing aroma of southern cuisine and the soulful sounds of jazz. Surrounded by industry legends, …

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Sept. 7, 2023

S2 Finale - Episode 24 of The Cocktail Guru, Part 2

In part 2 of our season 2 finale, meet some of the movers and shakers of the spirits industry - John Meisler, Lisa Laird, Alexander & Charles Gabriel, Raymond Edwards, Daniyel Jones and Alan Kennedy. Many of which are experts …

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Aug. 24, 2023

S2 Episode 23 - The Cocktail Guru Podcast Finale Part 1

Season Finale Part 1, on location at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This is going to be fun, coming up on the cocktail guru podcast is a special 2 part season finale recorded live at the Tales of …

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Aug. 11, 2023

S2 E22 TCGP - The Nerdy Bartender with Stacey Roy

Join The Cocktail Guru's as they host Stacey Roy, a pop culture icon and mixologist. Stacey shares her passion for being in front of the camera and pursuing her own creative projects. From her acting career to hosting her own …

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July 27, 2023

TCGP S2 E21 The Bartender's Advocate with John deBary

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk with bartender, beverage consultant, drinks writer, and hospitality workers' advocate John deBary, the multilingual author of Drink What You W...

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July 14, 2023

TCGP S2 E20 The Hills Have Brews with Ryan Conway & Jean-Luc Vitiello

Step into the world of Pocono Brewery, where the unexpected becomes extraordinary. Ryan Conway and Jean-Luc Vitiello, two culinary mavericks, have crafted a fusion that transcends boundaries. Imagine the symphony of flavors as the crispness of a handcrafted beer meets …

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June 29, 2023

TCGP S2 E19 On location in Orlando with Guy Fieri, Christie Brinkley,…

Meet Guy Fieri, Christie Brinkley, and Lisa Barlow three well-established personalities in the world of food, drink, and entertainment. As the charismatic host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri has been on a lifelong mission to discover …

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June 15, 2023

TCGP S2 E18 - The Positive Drinker with Claire Warner

On this edition of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, we go global with exceedingly well-traveled champion of mindful drinking Claire Warner, Co-Founder of nonalcoholic Æcorn Drinks, creator of the "Drink, Eat, Live" platform, and the Spirited Awards 2015 "Best International Brand …

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June 1, 2023

TCGP S2 E17 - Chicago's Tropical Cocktailian with Kevin Beary

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash visit the heart of the American Midwest to talk tropical cocktails with celebrated bartender Kevin Beary, Beverage Director at Chicago's Three Dots and a Dash and its …

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