Fashion, Bartending, and Branding - Diving headfirst into the hustle of Kyle Marvé

In this week’s episode in collaboration with Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend, we are joined by Kyle Marvé, one of two National Ambassadors for Remy Martin Cognac. We talk about his start in the industry from Fashion to Bartending School. We also discuss the rapid movement of the industry, a brief intro into the dynamics of regional tastes, the history and process of Remy Martin and Cognac, Bartender Talent Academy, and Industry Events. (Did you know he was on a reality TV show?)

Special Guests:

• Kyle Marvé @remymarve @kylemarve

Produced by Shift Change Creative and hosted by: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Brought to you by Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend. Catch the Bartender Magazine Spring 2026 edition live now at bartender.com!

A journey from Culinary School to Trade Advocacy, Will Brooks chats with us about his journey in the industry, agency work, and the story of Herradura. 

This week’s episode in collaboration with Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend, we are joined by another of our close friends, Will Brooks, Global Brand Ambassador for Herradura Tequila. He shares his insights on this start in culinary and his steps toward becoming a global brand ambassador, having to evolve in a changing market, cocktails, Arizona Cocktail Weekend (His first time!) and of course the story of Herradura Tequila. 

Special Guests:

• Will Brooks @cuppateaquila

Produced by Shift Change Creative and hosted by: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Brought to you by Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend. Catch the Bartender Magazine Spring 2026 edition live now at bartender.com!

From Marketing to Magazine: Ryan Foley Discusses the Legacy of Bartender Magazine, The Industry, and the Power of Networking

In this week's episode in collaboration with Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend, we are joined by one of our close friends, Ryan Foley; publisher of Bartender Magazine. He shares his insights on carrying forward his family’s legacy, the evolving landscape of the cocktail industry, and the importance of community and networking for bartenders. We talked about the Fuzzy Navel created by his Dad Ray Foley, Arizona Cocktail Weekend, magazine publishing, and how collaborations are shaping future opportunities.

Special Guests:

• Ryan Foley @rfollers

Produced by Shift Change Creative and hosted by Patrick Abalos (@mixmanpatrick)

This series is brought to you by Bartender Magazine and Arizona Cocktail Weekend. Catch the Bartender Magazine Spring 2026 edition live now at bartender.com!

Embarking on Hospitality and Community with Yacht Club in Denver.

Join us for this episode in partnership with Bartender Magazine as we chat with Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges from Yacht Club as they share their inspiring journey into hospitality, from early passions to creating a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood bar in Denver. We discuss how their roots in southern hospitality shaped who they are, the innovative concept development of Yacht Club, their most recent restaurant Le Rougarou, and advice on opening a bar.

Special Guests:

• Mary Allison Wright @eatdrinkbemaryandmclain
• McLain Hedges @yesterdayswine
• Yacht Club: @yachtclubbar
• Le Rougarou: @lerougarou

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Brought to you by Bartender Magazine. Catch their cover feature on the Fall 2025 edition!

Join us for our Season Two launch! We were joined by Cesar Sandoval, National Brand Ambassador for Casa Lumbre Spirits. We talked through Caesar’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming a national brand ambassador for Casa Lumbre Spirits and his passion for hospitality and the industry.

Special Guest: Cesar Sandoval

IG: @saysar

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us for our season one extended finale as we chat with Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender and Owner of Maison Ferrand as he discusses his background in building Maison Ferrand and where he started, his techniques in his spirit productions, new product innovations, and more. Thank you for a great season one!

Special Guest: Alexandre Gabriel

IG: @alexandregabriel.masterblender

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Jesus Verde, Bar Mauro Mexico and Bar Snack NYC (Formerly of Here Nor There and PaperCut in Austin TX) as we talk about his path from social media to behind the bar, cocktail competitions, and bartending.

Special Guest: Jesus Verde IG: @jesusverde

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Stilo Pimental, Milagro Tequila - East Coast Ambassador as he discusses his path through the industry from fashion to brand ambassadorship, bartending, personal branding, and the tequila additive discussion.

Special Guest: Stilo Pimental IG: @stilonyc

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Luis Lopez, Milagro Tequila - West Coast Brand Ambassador as shares his journey from a busser to a brand ambassador. He discusses the importance of reputation in the hospitality industry, the role of a bar back, and current trends in the West Coast bar scene. We also dive briefly into the CRT and tequila production.

Special Guest: Luis Lopez IG: @chicharronesconlimon

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Austin Thomas, High West Distillery as we chat High West Saloon, special guests and his role with the brand.

Special Guest: Austin Thomas

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick