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Episode 212 – Ferm Foundations – Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen

This episode features Mark McDonough and ⁠Nathan Santichen⁠ of ⁠Ferm Foundations⁠.

About 3 years ago these childhood friends began selling their kimchi at farmers markets. Nate grew up makingsaurkraut with his family for New Years. They would make about three hundred pounds and give it out to their friends and family. Nate developed a love of fermenting which sent him down a rabbit hole. He made hot sauce, soy sauce and even miso and chocolate. Finally he discovered kimchi. From there he took his expertise and sought to refine and put his stamp on this wonderful fermented creation. Mark provides his experience and knowledge spices and flavors to help add an intense complexity to this Korean icon. Nate and Mark’s expressions are like nothing you’ve ever tried. Crunchy… Tangy… Tremendous! Try it on everything just eat it right out of the jar.

www.FermFoundations.com – ⁠ Instagram

Available on:

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🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/er8FtR_M

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/ePXvS9h6

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/etw-kRJu
and more…

Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠Nevermore Hot⁠

⁠Peobody Heights Brewery⁠

⁠Black-Eyed Susan Spice Co.⁠

⁠McCormick Spice⁠

⁠MOM’s Organic Market⁠

⁠Wegmans⁠

⁠Iovine Brothers⁠

⁠Bowers Chili Pepper Festival

Episode 211 – Corte Vetusto Mezcal – Matthew Tarallo

This episode features ⁠Matthew Tarallo⁠ of ⁠Corte Vetusto Mezca⁠l.

Matthew comes from corporate America. His resume lists experiences with ⁠Coca-Cola⁠ and ⁠British American Tobacco⁠. Today he is developing an entity that allows for focusing on creating brands and expanding the footprint and recognition of existing brands. Corte Vetusto Mezcal is their first partnership. This premium mezcal is flavorful, delicious and complex. It’s a true expression of craft and dedication to high quality and value. 

www.CorteVetusto.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/eQYdxMbp

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eAnaGzjs

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/eeUZFiM2

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/eqhM38GZ
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Supercar Owners Circle⁠

⁠Holistic Spirits Co.⁠

⁠Woody Harrelson⁠

⁠Dan Aykroyd⁠

⁠Scotts Mini Woodshop

Episode 210 – Tin City Distillery – Patrick Brooks

This episode features ⁠Patrick Brooks⁠ of ⁠Tin City Distillery⁠.

Tin City Distillery, In Pasa Robles, CA, is “in the heart of a drinking town with a farming problem”. After you make world class wine you distill it into brandy. The idea for the distillery came way too late at night while drinking wine. They decided that instead of dumping all of the grape juice down the drain they were going to create brandy from it. The next step was create their own brand and their own distillery. Their still originally came from a 55 gallon Fuji film canister. Today their on their forth still iteration a 375 gallon copper pot still. What you will discover ,when you visit, is a plethora of craft and artisan spirits made collaboratively in and around Tin City. 

3064 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 – (805) 286-4453

www.TinCityDistillery.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/er8nJVay

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/e6Ykqquw

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/eagXXyN7

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/eCeJrgqs
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Turtle Rock Vineyards⁠

⁠Saxum Vineyards⁠

⁠George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery⁠

⁠Tin City Documentary⁠

⁠BarrelHouse Brewing Co. ⁠

⁠Firestone Walker Brewing Company⁠

⁠Greenspot Whiskey⁠

⁠Quick and Dirty History

Episode 209 – Bone N’ Bottle Reviews/Bird Dog Cider – Damin Sawyer/Pete Endres

This episode features ⁠Damin Sawyer⁠ of ⁠Bone N’ Bottle Reviews ⁠and ⁠Pete Endres⁠ of ⁠Bird Dog Cider⁠.

Bone N’ Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider in New Hampshire. It resides on and small farm which boasts and orchard and tasting room. The cider bug bit Pete very early on. He grew up on an apple farm in Western New York. Apples are in his blood. Cider really took hold of him when he was in his thirties. Our discussion takes a journey through the current cider industry, what is happening at Bird Dog Cider and all things chicken wings.

⁠Bone N’ Bottle Reviews⁠ www.BirdDogCider.com – 150 Bayside Rd, Greenland, NH 03840 – (603) 303-6214 – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/eM_rNS8d

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eDP5mGQM

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/efGNjbfn

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/efGNjbfn
and more…

Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠Ploughman Cider⁠

⁠Original Sin Cider⁠

⁠The Pollinators⁠

⁠Archibald’s⁠

⁠Cider Con⁠

⁠J. Timothy’s Taverne⁠

⁠The Elbow Room ⁠

⁠Spirit of 77

Episode 208 – Broken Shed Vodka – Mark Simmonds

This episode features ⁠Mark Simmonds⁠ of ⁠Broken Shed Vodka⁠.

It was in 2009 that two Americans came down to Lake Wanaka on holiday. They fell in love with New Zealand. They were drinking vodka martini’s with Mark and the asked the question. “Why are we drinking these with imported vodka?” Mark has twenty five plus years of experience under his belt making booze. Conversations ensued and a plan was created to take vodka made in New Zealand to the United States market. They developed a recipe for their vodka that is produced from whey. Through product development and trial and error, the resounding favorite, in the shed was the iteration that we enjoy today. Drink it straight, in your favorite cocktail or try making your own infusion.

P.O. Box 829, Wanaka 9343 New Zealand – www.BrokenShed.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/e386nS_4

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/e5rGF4zx

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/eNxApGSR

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/eB_-aWYY
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Chopin Vodka⁠

⁠Wanaka Lake⁠

⁠Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Episode 207 – Wilderness Trail Distillery – Dr. Pat Heist

This episode features ⁠Dr. Pat Heist ⁠of ⁠Wilderness Trail Distillery⁠.

Wilderness Trail Distillery is the culmination of expertise that began as a fermentation company. ⁠Shane Baker⁠ and Pat Heist started ⁠Ferm Solutions⁠, a fermentation company that services hundreds of distilleries. It was the knowledge that they gained through working with distilleries and breweries that led them to open Wilderness Trail. They are a very scientific minded distillery that pulls its working comprehension and skillfulness from their years of experiences. They are the “Science Guys” of bourbon making outstanding whiskey that will continue to set the benchmark for years to come. 

4095 Lebanon Rd, Danville, KY 40422 – (859) 402-8707 –

www.WildernessTrailDistillery.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/eP5hUb2j

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/ekjtAMyw

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/e-sGRU8R

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/e7bFkk99
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Kentucky Bourbon Trail⁠

⁠Limestone Branch Distillery⁠

⁠Four Roses Distillery⁠

⁠Moonshine University⁠

⁠James Beam Institute⁠

⁠Kentucky Distillers Association⁠

⁠Savannah Bananas⁠

⁠Drew Mayville⁠

⁠Ted Talk 

Episode 206 – Tepache Sazón – Rio Chenery

This episode features ⁠Rio Chenery⁠ of ⁠Tepache Sazón⁠.

Tepache is a fermented fruit or vegetable wine from Mexico. It dates back to prior to the Spanish arriving. This was originally a fermented corn drink from the Aztecs. This tepache comes from Michoacán and is something new to the United States market. Tepache Sazón is a unique regional drink that has claims to aid in digestion. You will find it at celebrations, family gatherings and anywhere that fun is being experienced. 

www.TepacheSazon.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/eyk4t2VQ

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/e_3sAKmT

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/ejZ7jitD

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/gVdE2vq7
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

⁠Kilinga Bacanora⁠

⁠Total Wine and More⁠

⁠Astor Wines

Episode 205 – Buzz Mead – Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini

This episode features Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini of ⁠⁠Buzz Mead⁠⁠.

Buzz Mead got started on a whim. 3 Bee Keepers Walt, Steve and George came together to sell honey from their apiaries. They make and sell a wide variety of cream and infused honeys. It was George that made the suggestion to start making mead. Walt has been home brewing for thirty years and already had experience making mead. Today it’s all about the creation process. What people want and what they can share and give them to have new experiences. Their perspective on mead is crisp, refreshing and full of flavor. Lots of bold expressions that give a tip of the cap to the styles that beer drinkers love. 

www.RevolutionBees.com – ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/ghgiGAim

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/gY4iXscq

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/gnPhisiX

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/gVdE2vq7
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Fraktured Sauce⁠

⁠Bowers Chile Pepper Festival⁠

⁠Chester County Bee Keepers Association⁠

⁠Philadelphia Bee Company⁠

⁠Independent Spirits Distillery⁠

⁠West Chester Growers Market⁠

⁠Philly Wine Festival

Episode 204 – Shore Sauce – Neil Narcisse

This episode features Neil Narcisse of ⁠Shore Sauce⁠

Shore sauce started 6 years ago. Neil sat down to dinner one night and he emptied the last bottle of hot sauce in the house. He looked at the bottle and its simple ingredients. He googled recipes and how to make hot sauce. One of his favorites at Buffalo Wild Wings is the Mango Habanero. That was the flavor that he wanted to start with. He set out to make this for himself. He did however share his creation with friends and family. They all raved about how amazing his sauce was. With a belief that he was on to something, Neil started to work on a pineapple variation. That clicked too. Next was to look into and understand how the hot sauce industry worked before setting out to create a business. His sauce will transport you to memories in your past. He is the “Hot Sauce Travel Agent”. He tantalizes you with bold flavors. You will want to look for foods to add his delectable sauce to. 

P.O. Box 1527, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 – (732) 638-1034 – www.ShoreSauce.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/epuHmb6t

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/e7HtjU2G

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/eFbyrDXx

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/e4ZGRV2C
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:⁠

⁠Bowers Chile Pepper Festival⁠

⁠Asbury Park⁠

⁠Lotería⁠

⁠Amazon⁠

⁠Cookman Creamery⁠

⁠Pulp⁠

⁠Dutch Hill Farm Market⁠

⁠Nevermore Hot⁠

⁠Fiery Foods Festival⁠

⁠Black Eyed Susan Spice Co.⁠

⁠Lisa Roper Wicker

Episode 203 – Bad Ideas Beverage – Brian Makela

This episode features ⁠Brian Makela⁠ of ⁠Bad Ideas Beverage⁠.

Brian has a background in food science. He’s been in the food and beverage industry throughout his career.It was in 2019 that the decided to take a leap and form his own company. He honed his skills and expertise which brought him to the next company, Bad Ideas Beverage. Here you can walk out the door with a fully manufactured finished product. His wheel house is spirits and ready to drink cocktails but his company also helps to create energy and non-alcoholic products. Brian’s belief is to take real food, from real ingredients and with real stories. His clients believe the same thing. 

102 North Cross St. Unit 7, Wheaton, IL, 60187 – 

331-806-3175 – www.BadIdeasBeverage.com – ⁠Instagram

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/gDKjqcKV

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/g6VHPf4W

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/gQQZC8Aa

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/gPVva5bS
and more…

Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠Diageo⁠

⁠Formulated Ethonal Solutions⁠

⁠Will Blum⁠

⁠Bluebird Hardwater⁠

⁠American Distilling Institute⁠

⁠Dude Wipes⁠

⁠Boba⁠

⁠Bahnbrëcker⁠

⁠Dr. Pepper⁠

⁠Hercules Mulligan⁠

⁠Scott’s Mini Woodshop

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