Alcohol-Free Radio

Fuelled by Latin positivity, Ellie Webb set out to infuse the sun-drenched flavors of Colombia with her non-alcoholic spirits. As Daniel and Ellie chat virtually, they discuss how Caleño came to be. Ellie explains how to enjoy a Caleño beverage after a long day, as well as the reason behind the concept of offering a premium non-alcoholic spirit in an emerging category. Listen and learn how music, environment and fruit can change your perspective on how you choose to enjoy non-alcoholic beverages.

Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Meet the Makers: How to receive a natural buzz with Ellie Webb.

Laura Willoughby MBE is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. After ten years of not drinking, Laura has decided to help people drink more mindfully and live well. Laura and Chris have been chatting and crossing paths and finally got to meet in person. Listen as Laura talks about the social movement and research that underpins her work and Club Soda, which includes pop-up tastings and experiences in London and elsewhere in the UK. A true innovator and trailblazer in the work to bring Lo and No beverages to the masses.

 Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Meeting a Trailblazer: Laura Willoughby and the Story of Club Soda

Chris Becker virtually sat down with the Founder & CEO of The Industry Collective, Taylor Foxman. Taylor Foxman has an impressive career working with some of the alcohol industry’s most storied brands. She is a strategic advisor for two notable venture capital firms focused on investments across beverages, technology, and hospitality. Chris and Taylor connect to talk about being alcohol-free. Trend? Fad? You decide. Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Perspectives on Alcohol-Free from an Alcohol Industry Veteran with Taylor Foxman.

Who is Jonny Stevens? Chris Becker sat down with Jonny Stevens, the intellectual mastermind behind the development of Better Without. He discussed his interest in the alcohol-free space to quitting his job to become the CEO of his own app company. Jonny dived into his purpose and reasoning behind Better Without. Learn how he started and got huge brands in the alcohol-free space to believe in him and his app. Join Better Rhodes on this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Developing the first alcohol-free app with Jonny Stevens.

The All Together Podcast is a new segment we're introducing to Alcohol-Free Radio! We want to periodically speak directly with you to reflect, debrief and update on the fast-moving industry around us. As we work together to better ourselves and educate others, let's build a more solid and robust community. 

We invite you to join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: All Together – Coming Together as a Community! In today’s episode, Chris Becker dives into the acquisition of Better Without App and the newest member of the Better Rhodes team as well as our wholesale and service offerings.

During today's interview, Daniel had the chance to sit down with Morgan McLachlan, Co-Founder of De Soi and Amass. Learn how De Soi, a women-founded brand focused on empowering others, is changing the narrative around non-alcoholic beverages. In a world like this, Morgan says, people aren't concerned about the absence of alcohol, but rather that there is a community within the alcohol-free space that matters. Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: What is an occasion without alcohol, with Morgan from De Soi.

New London Light (NLL) is a stand out brand in the spirit alternative market. Daniel had the chance to sit down with Angus Lugsdin a while back. A main topic of interest is how we all can shift the focus from why aren’t you drinking to what are you drinking? From the bubbles to the ice and aroma, learn why NLL values the experiences of their beverages. Angus believes everyone should make their drinking experience their own and that nobody should have to miss out when choosing a non-alcoholic drink. 

Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Experiencing New London Light with Angus Lugsdin

Who is behind Bax Botanics?

Today Daniel had the chance to sit down with Chris and Rose Bax, the couple who founded their company during Covid 19 and took on the botanic industry head first. Their love for nature and food brought together plant enthusiast Rose and culinary chef Chris to not just fall in love but also create what we know today as Bax Botanics. Chris and Rose Bax have spent decades learning about and experimenting with botanical flavors. We invite you to listen to today's podcast and envision yourself sitting in the meadows during a nice summery day in the UK.

Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Creating The Perfect Flavor Wheel with Bax Botanicals.

Brad Whiting is the art and science behind the Wilderton brand. Brad teamed up with distiller Seth O’Malley for a new vision of distilling. Brad has always been inspired by spirits and has found a new and innovative way to create and enjoy an experience through alcohol-free drinks. Join Dan Stiller who meets with Brad to find out how he has shown that you are not defined by spirits but informed by them on this Meet the Makers episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: The Art & Science of Wilderton

Who is Jillian Fontana? Chris Becker had the chance to sit down with the fabulous sommelier, Jillian Fontana. From discussing if alcohol free is legit and does it have a place in the industry to multiple rounds of wine tastings. Jillian went around the world with her tasting of Thomson & Scott Noughty Chardonnay, Pino’s Spritzz Virgin, Giesen Sauvignon Blanc, Aldea Rose and Sapiens Red Wine. Join Better Rhodes on this episode of Alcohol Free Radio: It’s not just grape juice with Jillian Fontana