Episodes
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Aug. 7, 2026
From Wall Street to Whiskey: Samantha Katz on Environmental Markets & Craft Spirits Leadership (S5 E5 TCGS)
In this episode, Jonathan and Jeffrey sit down with the incomparable Samantha Katz, a woman whose life story blends Wall Street innovation, cocktail‑world community building, and the birth of one of New York’s most influential distilling movements. Recorded at Dear Irving on Hudson, the conversation moves from laughs to jaw‑dropping revelations as Samantha shares how she went from creating environmental markets at age 19 to becoming a central figure in New York’s craft spirits renaissance. And in Tipple Time, the Gurus welcome back Paul Massey, who brings a fascinating seasonal ingredient to the table: Pawpaw, America’s forgotten fruit. To watch this episode on Television, download Sip Savor Explore TV (SSE TV) on your Roku or FireTV device.
Guests: Samantha Katz , Paul Massey
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Jan. 9, 2026
Icons of Wine with Erica Crawford (TCGS S5 E4)
In the premiere episode of Icons of Wine, a new mini-series within The Cocktail Guru Show, host Jeffrey Pogash welcomes one of the most influential figures in modern New Zealand winemaking: Erica Crawford. The Icons of Wine series spotlights the people who have shaped global wine culture through innovation, vision, and uncompromising quality.
Guest: Erica Crawford
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Dec. 5, 2025
The Pickle Shooter with John King (TCGS S5 E3)
In this delightfully briny episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash take viewers on a pickle-powered journey from the legendary Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale to the vibrant Swizzle Rumbar, where they sit down with a very special guest: John King, co-founder of The Original Pickle Shot.
Guest: John King
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Nov. 6, 2025
The Whisk(e)y Historian with Robin Robinson (TCGS S5 E2)
Recorded live to tape Dear Irving on Hudson in Midtown Manhattan, this lively episode of The Cocktail Guru Show brings together hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash with special guest Robin Robinson — celebrated author of The Complete Whiskey Course / The History of Whiskey.
Guest: Robin Robinson
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Oct. 24, 2025
Deuces Dry with Emily Meade (TCGS S5 E1)
The Cocktail Guru Show, hosted by Jonathan Pogash and his father, Jeffrey, features actress Emily Meade discussing her career and personal journey. Emily shares her experiences in various TV shows, including "The Deuce" and "Broad City," and her transition to sobriety. She also talks about the challenges of acting, including auditioning and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The show also includes a non-alcoholic cocktail recipe using POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, highlighting the growing trend of high-quality non-alcoholic drinks.
Guest: Emily Meade