Still Talking

Colton and Brian are joined by Kevin Dunbar and Leah Hutchinson of Tapi to discuss closure needs and the state of supply chains in our covid world.  They also discuss what to lobby for next, Brian’s Mr. Congeniality award, Colton’s alcohol transportation experience early in his career, and the importance of lawyering up.  
Zeno was experiencing storms in his home of Atlantis and could not be present but the team made sure his timbre was kept alive in the episode.

FLATS RULE and drummies drool

And of course you should thank Karen and the team at High-Proof Creative for bringing us to you.

This episode the fellas are joined by Jenna Riggan of SaverGlass.  Jenna shares some detail in the size and history of Saver and provides some advice for producers attempting to tackle their packaging needs.  
Amongst the glass talk they broach such topics such as how many grains of sand make a bottle, conference sleeping arrangements, and custom shape erection.  

As always we thank Karen and the team at High Proof Creative for continuing to support us; even when we don’t deserve it.

This episode has it all.  Okay realistically this episode has some.  Brian, Colton, and Zeno are joined by Chris Sywassink of Savannah Georgia’s Ghost Coast Distillery.

They cover Georgia law, rebranding, space travel, and a girthy portfolio.  

No monks were threatened during the making of this podcast.

And remember, if you need help rebranding don’t come to us. Go to Karen and the team at High Proof Creative.

Listener if you were ever to skip an episode, this is the one for you.  In lieu of writing a description I will just share what I wrote to the other two members of the podcast.  It reads as follows:
“We should release this but it sucks.  It really leans into the talking part of StillTalking.  No structure, some weird timing but we do giggle a bunch, name drop a bunch, shamelessly plug, and I share a plethora of personal anecdotes and relationships that establish my insanity.  We do mention some books but I doubt it is news or useful to anyone.”
Sorry listener.  We have coherent content coming down the line. 

In this illustrious episode from the last pandemic year the fellas are joined by Colin Johnston of Crisp Malt.  They discuss what Colin and Crisp has been up to and how our industry has room for innovation in regards to malt.  
Yes this was recorded at the end of October 2020 just to appease listeners insatiable lust to reminisce about the glorious year 2020.  There were also hurricanes and harvest impacting Zeno so he called in with a tin can which exacerbates the gravel of his timbre (sorry listener).  Colton probes about bog politics and Brian blames the UK outbreak on Colton.  This is an uplifting episode to say the least.  

As always, a big thanks to High Proof Creative for being with us since the beginning.

Sorry listener.  Zeno has been on hiatus from the cast due to the sugar cane harvest season.  Clearly the other two members are inept and/or lack motivation. In fact, all three members suffer from this general ineptitude and malaise.  

This episode the guys review an article listing 2020 predictions to see if they came to fruition or if they will in 2021.  Funny thing is that due to the aforementioned ineptitude they actually did this twice but only successfully recorded the conversation once.  
Lastly, there are several jokes referencing the recent loss of Zeno’s grandmother.  She was an amazing woman who made a lasting impression on this earth.  Zeno would not be in this industry or on this podcast without her influence or encouragement.  Zeno is not a sociopath or so he keeps telling us.  People just deal with grief in different ways.  Or they feel nothing and fake it to fit in.  

Thank you for sticking with us and as always THANKS HIGHPROOF CREATIVE.  

No listener the guys did not give up on you, or die, or simply lose interest.  Brian, Colton, and Zeno return to discuss the controversy around Jim Murray and the whiskey bible syntax or lack thereof.  
They also give you a glimpse into Brian’s childhood hurdles, Colton’s Jewish New year celebration and family traditions, and how Zeno consumes his whiskey.  
For the record listener this episode should’ve been made.  We at Still Talking believe in the integrity of human life and find such objectification repulsive.  We don’t particularly like or dislike any sex, race, gender, religion etc etc.  Listener please just be nice to people and show everyone respect.  If nothing else, do it for 3 people you don’t know who record a podcast.

As always a big thanks to Karen and the team at HighProof Creative for putting up with us and making these episodes possible.

Jeff Clark of Live Oak Bank joins Brian and Colton to discuss the financial distress in our beloved industry and how banks like Live Oak play a role.  Jeff’s optimism is welcome and a bit out of the norm for our humble show. 
Jeff’s opinions are all his own and do not reflect those of Live Oak Bank unless explicitly stated.  Brian and Colton’s opinions are not very interesting and wholly reflect those of the StillTalking Podcast.  
Amongst the booze and banking banter, Brian throws in some serious dad talk and Colton suggest packaging innovations for prime members.  Zeno was busy pretending to make alcohol for a collaboration with Colton. 

As always, you can thank High Proof Creative for bringing us and our opinions to you

Under the guise of a podcast episode the fellas sit down to chat and touch on what to expect with the upcoming virtual conferences.  
Brian desperately tries to provide relevant content, Colton giggles and displays his sarcasm and dry wit.  Zeno makes jokes and grumbles.  

need help in the virtual space? contact our friends at High Proof Creative.

Listener (Caleb), guess what.  The fellas are back and joined by Mitch Codd of Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits. 
Brian informs us just how he’s exhausting streaming services, Zeno shares his proprietary yeast pitching methods, and Colton reveals just what he thinks New Hampshire is like.  Mitch actually provides something of value such as utilizing yeast to give spirits a particular profile, some interesting R&D projects currently being conducted, and the future of the Bob Vila flora.  
Stay safe out there listener.  

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And just a reminder that none of this would be happening if it wasn’t for the mountain of help we get from our friends at High Proof Creative!