This week’s spotlight is on Cycling Frog as we talk with Head of Brand Jason Peterson and VP of Business Development Art Massolo. Cycling Frog focuses on creating THC & CBD products, such as its unique THC seltzers and THC and CBD gummies, softgels and mints. Using domestically sourced hemp from non-GMO farms, they make their THC & CBD extracts in-house. All their products are third-party tested to ensure the quality is consistent, and free of heavy metals and pesticides.
Author: Jgreene
Jonathan Greene is the host of the Hops & Spirits Podcast. Jonathan loves craft beer, whiskey and telling great stories.
Illiterate Light on their new album, social media fun and being a duo
The band Illiterate Light, Jeff Gorman & Jake Cochran, joins us to talk about their new album Sunburned, being a duo, how they got into music, working on the farm in college, having fun on social media, their writing process, going on tour and more.
Bourbon with Heart | Kentuckiana nonprofit
We welcome in Morgan Hancock, founder of the nonprofit Bourbon With Heart, for our Q&A. She talks about how Bourbon with Heart got its start, showcasing art and artists of all kind, the nonprofit's ultimate goal, their current exhibit Barrels of Heart at the Frazier Museum through March 30, how the 20 artists selected for it, their next event Bow Tied Together, getting businesses and brands interested, future events and more.
What’s Pouring: Woodford Reserve announces new master distiller plus news from Uncle Nearest and Switchback Brewing
Woodford Reserve recently named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. Plus Uncle Nearest launches HBCU initiative and Wai-iti Cat Joins Switchback’s DIPA Lineup.
Dos Primos Tequila Añejo – Neat & Mixed Review
Dos Primos Tequila Añejo is the newest expression from Dos Primos, which was founded by Thomas Rhett and his cousin Jeff Worn. Dos Primos Tequila Añejo is made from hand-harvested 100% blue agave sourced from estates in Los Altos and the valley area of Jalisco, Mexico, and aged for at least 13 months in used bourbon barrels.
Chad Bushnell on his new album, growing up on the ranch and a unicycle
Country artist Chad Bushnell joins us to talk about his love of music from an early age, learning to play the guitar at age 3, growing up on a ranch, being part of the rodeo, his latest music, upcoming album Whiskey to Work and more.
Northwood Cider | Norwood, Ohio
We welcome in Darrin Wilson, co-founder of Northwood Cider (Greater Cincinnati), for our Q&A and Road Trip Series. He talks about how Northwood Cider came to be, why they chose cider, how a student helped him find their location, being part of the community, their approach to cider, being experimental, places to visit nearby and more.
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023 Review
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023 Limited Edition is a selection of 5, 6, 7, 8, 10-year-old straight bourbon whiskeys. These whiskies were distilled in 8 different states -- Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wyoming, New York, Texas and Maryland. It comes in at 113.54 proof cask strength bottling and has an MSRP of $90.
Happy Hour with Well Told & Neil Angis
This week’s spotlight is Neil Angis, the co-founder, marketing and design of Well Told. Originally sold under Uncommon Green, a passion project by Brian turned into a fledgling business when he brought on friends Dave, Neil and Colin. In the fall of 2012, they created Maps Barware—classic glassware and bar accessories decorated with detailed wraparound city maps—and the rest is history. The company changed its name to Well Told in 2019.
Chase Mitchell on his wild musical journey, new music and family
Country artist Chase Mitchell joins us to talk about his wild journey in music, the importance of his family, his upcoming debut country album, his latest singles, working with Danny Radar, being on tour and more.
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