Shots of History

On this episode I'm talking with Justin Cross, co-founder of Earn Your Booze. Justin's story ranges from his military service, leaving a more conventional 9 to 5 job, home brewing, and of course working out and staying in shape. I hope that you enjoy, cheers folks.

Justin's IG: @_alpha_ale

Earn Your Booze IG: @earnyourbooze

Earn Your Booze Website: https://earnyourbooze.com/

Shots of History IG: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

For this episode I had a chance to speak with Karl Steuck. I found out about Karl towards the end of last year when he was working for Loft and Bear, a vodka that's made locally here in LA. While he recently left that position he's still doing a bunch of interesting work, some of which we dive into. We also discuss how he got started in the industry, moving to LA, consulting and how those opportunities have come about, a few other things that I don't want to spoil. I hope that you all enjoy, cheers folks.

Karl's Instagram: @spiritandspoon

Karl's Website: http://spiritandspoon.com/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

For this episode I had a chance to speak with Ashley Rose of Craft and Cocktails. Ashley is currently based out of San Francisco, but we had a chance to talk about where she's originally from and her transition to the West Coast. We also talked about her book, The Art of the Bar Cart. Ashley book deal process was a bit of an unusually one, but there's still a lot of interesting insights that she has for anyone who's interested in publishing a book. We also spoke about photography and Instagram, connecting with people in the industry, and what she has coming up. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.

Craft and Cocktails Website: http://craftandcocktails.co/

Craft and Cocktails Instagram: @craftandcocktails

The Art of the Bar Cart: HERE

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

On this episode we're looking at the story of the White House wine cellar, where it came from, who originally built it, and its current size. This is also a story about Thomas Jefferson, his passion for wine & the original cellar that he built. I also talk a bit about his life and his accomplishments, just to give some context for his story. I hope you all enjoy, cheers.

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

For this episode I had chance to talk with Kurtis Bosley, who is currently working as a group beverage manager. We talk about surfing, the differences between the cocktail culture in the US and Australia, architecture and the challenges that come with staffing a bar. I hope that you all enjoy, cheers folks!

Kurtis' Instagram: @cocktailsbykurtis

Public House Management Group: https://www.phmg.com.au/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

On this episode I had a chance to speak with Aaron Polsky, current bar manager of Harvard and Stone. Aaron's been in LA for a few years now, and in addition to talking about his transition from New York City to Los Angeles, we also talked about how he got started in the industry, working hard, and the transition he had from fine dining to a more casual atmosphere, while still putting out some kickass cocktails. Cheers folks, enjoy.

Aaron's Instagram: @aaronpolsky

Harvard and Stone Instagram: @harvardandstone

Harvard and Stone Website: http://harvardandstone.com/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

This episode is with Mike and Anna of Shaker and Spoon, which is a monthly cocktail subscription box. The cocktails are being created by bartenders all over the country. In the box you get enough to make 3 different cocktails 4 times, for 12 drinks total. Mike and Anna got started back in 2015 and they've been at it ever since then. I had a great time getting hear about how Shaker and Spoon came to be, how they got it off the ground, and where it's headed. Hope you all enjoy, cheers.

Shaker and Spoon Website: https://www.shakerandspoon.com/

Shaker and Spoon Instagram: @shakerandspoon

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Robert Parker is the founder of the Wine Advocate, a newsletter that got started in August of 1978, when newsletter were more prominent then they are today. There's a lot that you can say about the newsletter itself and the impact that it had on the wine industry. You can find people that talk about the good Parker did for raising awareness about wine in the US, and you can find plenty of people who will criticizes him, and I'll talk about some of those criticisms. But I wanted to look at this more from a business perspective about what Robert Parker was able to pull off. Because in a pre-internet, pre-Instagram, pre-blogging era, before all of that, Parker pulled off what in today's terms I think most people would call a side hustle. And he turned this side project into a full time career. I don't care if it's 1970, 2018, or 2100, if you can find a way to get paid, to do what you want, what you love to do, that pretty awesome. And that's the part of Parker's story that I want to look at.

Image of Alsace, France here

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Stacey Swenson of Dante at Genuine.

Stacey's Instagram: @steakbonestacey

Dante's at Genuine Website: http://www.dante-nyc.com/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

On this episode I'm talking about taking a break from high school class to grab a beer, calling your Mom to say that you're leaving a 9 to 5 job, garnishes, glassware, and more with Josue Romero. You can find Josue @the_garnishguy, and he also works at Odd Birds down in St. Augustine, Florida. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks.

Josue's IG: @the_garnishguy

Odd Birds Website: https://www.oddbirdsbar.com/

Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast

Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/