Episodes

  • Episode 24: Barman

    Episode 24: Barman
    Sep 12 2024
    Derek Crow visits and shares an exemplary cocktail creation, although he insists that he is not actually a “mixologist”, but more of a humble “barman”. He recounts his journey from Olive Garden, to gettin’ “behind the stick” at some of the most famous bars up and down the Las Vegas Strip.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 23: Get “Farm Ripped” With Mario

    Episode 23: Get “Farm Ripped” With Mario
    Aug 22 2024
    His Dad Mario made his coveted hard espresso for friends and family every holiday season. Now Joe Grasso graciously shares the story, and the delightful beverage with all of us.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 22: Happy Birthday Thirst Trap

    Episode 22: Happy Birthday Thirst Trap
    Aug 1 2024
    Celebrating the first year of Thirst Trap Podcast, first guest Lauren Kennedy reprises her role, and shares her thoughts on the rebirth of cocktailing and bars in Las Vegas.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 21: Showing Up

    Episode 21: Showing Up
    Jun 13 2024
    Meet Hillary Cantero of Bootleggers Distributing. She traces her story from the tasting room at Peltier Winery to getting into distribution in Las Vegas.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 20: Missing The Bus

    Episode 20: Missing The Bus
    May 23 2024
    It’s The Wine Guy, David Dees! He shares his remarkable story; from skipping school to go surfing, to becoming a California winemaker. Connect with The Wine Guy and Wine Gal on Instagram @wineguyandwinegal … and, The Wine Dog @winedogbrody.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 19: Canvassing Cocktails

    Episode 19: Canvassing Cocktails
    May 9 2024
    Visit with Shantalle Caldwell, the Big Boss Lady at Canvas & Cocktails … helping everyone connect to their inner artist through positivity and a splash of social lubricants. Did someone say, “Bottomless Mimosas”?
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    21 mins
  • Episode 18: Sake It To Me!

    Episode 18: Sake It To Me!
    Apr 25 2024
    Visit with Aaron Diec, “The Sake Somm”, and Chief in Charge at Tian Beverage Distributor. He talks about his adventures in the Vegas “beverage scene”, jumping into distribution, and (not) selling sake in flip-flops.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 17: Tableside Mixology

    Episode 17: Tableside Mixology
    Apr 11 2024
    Meet Rick Hewitt, Founder and CEO of Unicorn Distillery who shares some of the secrets of his magical, chameleon-like vodka and tequila, and recalls his slightly circuitous route to where he is now. And yes, there’s also some talk about beer.
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    21 mins