Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

Country musician Lane Smith joins us to talk about his life as a bullfighter, how one gets into that career, switching to music, growing up in South Texas, getting married, his debut EP, latest single Ain't It Crazy and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the Mint Julep, tips on making a proper julep, how to put your spin on it and the history of the drink.

D.C.-based singer-songwriter Nate Bergman joins us to talk about going solo, being part of Lionize, working with Lee “Scratch" Perry, working on his debut album Metaphysical Change, working with some amazing collaborators, how DC impacted his love of music, going on tour and more. Plus, Mikey, aka 911Bourbon, joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about how he got into whiskey and how his social media page started.

Country artist and outdoorsman Lucas Hoge joins us to talk about his Sportsman Channel show Hoge Wild, traveling the world, his love of the great outdoors, growing up in a small town, getting into music, his music journey, new single Staying in Touch, supporting charities and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about his month-long Blanton's Challenge and what he learned from it.

Country artist Payton Howie joins us to talk about her debut EP Young Blood, how meeting Carrie Underwood at 5 impacted her career, growing up in California, her song Country Before Me, the fun behind Never Go Home, what folks can expect from her in 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the spring beers and what will actually be on tap.

Country musician Hayden Coffman joins us to talk about making Tik Tok videos on the road, his new single Good Ol' Boys, growing up in Tennessee, pursuing a career in music, giving up baseball, going on tour with Jacob Bryant, his many hairstyles, upcoming releases and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk springs cocktails and a few good recipes to enjoy as the seasons change.

Presley Tennant, an up and coming country artist, joins us to talk about her newest single, how being on The Voice changed her career, getting into music, writing personal songs, performing with some of country's biggest superstars, a unique talent she has and her plans for 2022.

Alcoholic beverage attorney Rachel Lawson joins us for an extended Tasting Notes. She explains the Treasury's "Competition in the markets for Beer, Wine and Spirits Report" plus talks about what it means for the industry, potential impact and biggest takeaways.

Tim Montana, singer/songwriter and badass, joins us to talk about his beard, becoming friends with Billy Gibbons, working the grill/smoker, his life in Montana, his latest single Good By Me, upcoming tour, what folks can expect from him in 2022 and more. Plus, alcoholic beverage lawyer Rachel Lawson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the Treasury's report and its potential impact on the alcohol industry.

Coyle Girelli, multi-platinum musician and songwriter, joins us to talk about his new album Funland, how this album differs from his previous album, growing up in England, how his solo sound differs from his previous bands, working with BTS/Macklemore/others and what folks can expect from him in 2022. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the many styles of barrel-aged beers and what to expect with each.

SIA Scotch founder Carin Luna-Ostaseski joins us for a Tasting Notes Expanded episode. Carin talks about how she came to love Scotch, launching a Scotch brand, the challenges along the way, the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund and its impact, what's next and more.