“Whiskey Wars, Burger Battles, and Steakhouse Secrets — On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show, it’s foodie chaos and cocktail fever as the crew preps for the legendary Whiskey Business event—set for November 7th at the James Museum in St. Pete. Bubba’s team taste-tests the Tampa food scene, dishing out hot takes on overpriced steak joints and why younger diners crave Instagrammable ambiance more than what’s on their plates. VIPs at Whiskey Business score swag bags and bites from celebrity chef Jonathan Rodriguez, while unlimited tastings of bourbon, beer, and rare Japanese whiskeys promise a wild night for $60 to $100 a ticket. Meanwhile, Burger Week planning gets real with vendor outreach, gold burger promotions, and live, on-air taste-offs set to shake up Tampa Bay. The team tackles tricky office politics and laugh-out-loud award ideas, but Gene’s brutally honest feedback keeps everyone on their toes. From exclusive events to behind-the-scenes drama, Bubba’s crew is serving fun, flavor, and fistfuls of Florida attitude—all before the party even starts!